Current status: open
Consultation period: February 24, 2026 to March 31, 2026
Statistics Canada is exploring opportunities to enhance users' abilities to search for its data and data products, including through the potential use of AI technologies. To better understand the current challenges of searching for and accessing relevant data and data products, User Experience (UX) researchers at Statistics Canada are conducting public consultation activities to help inform opportunities for potential improvements.
The primary objectives of this engagement are to:
- Understand how users utilize external browsers and AI tools to search for Statistics Canada data and data products
- Identify how AI tools are impacting the ways in which users are searching for Statistics Canada data and data products
- Explore users' flows in searching for Statistics Canada data and data products from external browsers and AI tools through to the StatCan website
If you have searched for Statistics Canada data or data products via an external browser or AI tool, and you would be willing to share your experience and feedback with us, please reach out.
How to participate
Individuals who wish to participate or obtain more information on this consultative study can contact us at statcan.ux-eu.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.
Who is the focus of this consultation
This consultation focuses on individuals who have used external browsers, search engines, or AI tools to search for Statistics Canada data and data products, and who are interested in providing feedback on their experience.
Confidentiality
Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of participants. All personal information created, held or collected by the agency is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice.
Contact us
Individuals who wish to participate or obtain more information on this consultative study can contact us at