Find information that can help you understand and use our data. This includes information on how we organize and code the data we collect (standards and classifications), the methods we use to produce data, and other references on standards.
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Classifications
Geographic classifications
Standard Geographical Classification (SGC) and other geographic classifications.
Industry classifications
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada and other industry classifications.
Instructional program classifications
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada, categorized by field of study.
Occupational classifications
National Occupational Classification (NOC) and other occupational classifications.
Product classifications
North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada and other product classifications.
Thematic reference standards
Disaggregated data standards
Standards listed by employment equity group and other variables in disaggregated data breakdowns.
Gender, diversity and inclusion standards
Standards on gender, immigration, language and others.
Standards of interest for municipalities
Standards on ethnicity, housing, labour, and other topics.
Data sources
Surveys and statistical programs
List of surveys and statistical programs, including their purpose, description, methodology and more.
Questionnaires
List of survey questionnaires, in alphabetical order or by subject.
Other resources
Statistical methods
Information about the statistical and survey methods, including quality assurance, used at Statistics Canada.
Chart of Accounts
Standard describing the different parts of the Chart of Accounts (COA) Canada 2006.