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About Statistics Canada
Joe Anonymous
Release date: March 1, 2019
Did you know that Statistics Canada data can have an important impact on your life? Joe Anonymous is a video which clears up misconceptions about how Statistics Canada acquires data and explains the processes in place which prevent the sharing of your personal, private and financial information.
Happy International Women's Day 2021!
Release date: March 8, 2021
Statistics Canada's Women's Subcommittee recognizes International Women’s Day with the theme #ChooseToChallenge.
Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Release date: December 4, 2020
Statistics Canada's Women's Subcommittee recognizes Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.
Connecting the world with data we can trust
Release date: October 20, 2020
At Statistics Canada, we have been collecting data for over a century, and our methods are always evolving. In this digital age, the need for information is growing.
Diversity at the Heart of Statistics Canada
Release date: October 19, 2020
Statistics Canada supports, encourages and promotes diversity in the workplace.
We Stand Tall
Release date: June 30, 2020
This Canada Day feels a little bit different. Explore what the data say about how Canadians are caring for each other and themselves. We may be physically apart, but we're facing these challenges together.
50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act
Release date: December 10, 2019
Join Statistic Canada in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Official Languages Act. This video helps to better understand how official languages data, can answer your questions.
A modern framework: Breaking new ground
Release date: November 26, 2019
Learn how the Necessity and Proportionality Framework helps to ensure that important statistical values, such as privacy and confidentiality, continue to be upheld.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Anil Arora
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Anil Arora discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Douglas Norris
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Douglas Norris discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Gustave Goldmann
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Gustave Goldmann discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Jack Jedwab
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Jack Jedwab discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Jan Kestle
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Jan Kestle discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Martin Cooke
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Martin Cooke discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Statistics Canada: 100 Years and Counting - Michael Wolfson
Release date: November 5, 2019
In celebration of Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary, Michael Wolfson discusses the importance of STATCAN and its data and how it influences their work and the lives of Canadians.
Modernizing to serve Canadians
Release date: August 9, 2019
Learn how Statistics Canada is modernizing to better serve Canadians.
Data in a changing world
Release date: June 28, 2019
The ways that people interact and communicate with one another have changed. This video looks at new methods that Statistics Canada is using to provide Canadians with the information that matters.
Happy birthday StatCan!
Release date: May 24, 2018
Join Statistics Canada's employees across the country in celebrating 100 years' worth of questions, and millions upon millions of carefully compiled, confidential and accurate data.
One Hundred Years and Counting
Release date: March 16, 2018
Celebrate Statistics Canada's centennial by looking back on our journey with Canada.
Fundamental Principles
Release date: January 15, 2014
Find out how the 10 fundamental principles of official statistics guide Statistics Canada.
Around the world and back: A video about Statistics Canada's role internationally
Release date: January 31, 2014
A video about Statistics Canada's role internationally.
Statistics: The Invisible Made Visible
Release date: June 14, 2013
A variety of professionals explain the value of statistics to their profession, organization, and daily life.
Communicating the Stories Behind the Data
Release date: July 19, 2012
Wayne Smith, Chief Statistician of Canada, discusses how Statistics Canada communicates the stories behind the data.
We Are Statistics Canada
Release date: January 17, 2012
Learn about Statistics Canada—who we are, what we do and why we do it.
Participating in surveys
Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey
Release date: October 30, 2020
This video will demonstrate how to provide your dried blood spot sample. Your sample will allow us to better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies among Canadians.
StatCan Surveys: There's Power in Numbers
Release date: January 29, 2019
This video seeks to show, with examples, how useful Statistics Canada data can be, and to explain to young Canadians the importance of participating in surveys if they are selected.
Mental health issues and young adults
Release date: August 3, 2018
This video seeks to encourage young people aged 18 to 34 to participate in Statistics Canada surveys, such as the Canadian Community Health Survey.
Finding a place to live, not an easy task!
Release date: July 5, 2018
This video helps to better understand how survey data, such as the Census of Population, can answer your questions, help you make decisions and make your life a little simpler.
People skills and the job market
Release date: June 15, 2018
This video helps to better understand how survey data, such as the Labour Force Survey, can answer your questions, help you make decisions and make your life a little simpler.
Choosing a career, not an easy task!
Release date: May 1, 2018
This video helps to better understand how survey data, such as the Labour Force Survey, can answer your questions, help you make decisions and make your life a little simpler.
Canadian Health Measures Survey: Mobile examination centre video tour
Release date: April 5, 2018
This walkthrough has the viewer moving through each room and section of the Mobile Examination Clinic's three trailers.
Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM)
Release date: June 2, 2016
Discover how the Enterprise Portfolio Management team (EPM) supports some of Canada's largest enterprises.
Canadian Health Measures Survey: Information for survey participants
Release date: January 5, 2016
A video for respondents of the Canadian Health Measures Survey.
You Keep Canada Working
Release date: August 18, 2015
The video is geared toward individuals selected to participate in the National Apprenticeship Survey. The goal is to encourage them to participate in the survey, by emphasizing how their participation can have a positive impact on apprenticeship programs in Canada, and by highlighting the contributions that people working in the trades make to Canadian society.
Statistics Canada Business Surveys
Release date: June 15, 2012
Discover the importance of participating in Statistics Canada's business surveys.
StatCan Surveys: Your Participation is Important
Release date: January 17, 2012
Discover the importance of participating in Statistics Canada surveys.
Statistical data
Introduction to the Survey on Accessibility in Federal Sector Organizations, American Sign Language
Release date: March 8, 2021
This American Sign Language video highlights data from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability to present certain characteristics of Canadians whose everyday activities are limited by a mobility difficulty. In addition, this video provides a look at the experiences of groups designated as visible minorities who have a disability.
A profile of Canadians with a mobility disability and visible minorities with a disability, American Sign Language
Release date: December 3, 2020
This American Sign Language video highlights data from the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability to present certain characteristics of Canadians whose everyday activities are limited by a mobility difficulty. In addition, this video provides a look at the experiences of groups designated as visible minorities who have a disability.
Impact of COVID-19 on Canadians living with long-term conditions and disabilities, American Sign Language
Release date: August 27, 2020
From June 23 to July 6, 2020, approximately 13,000 Canadians with long-term conditions or disabilities participated in an online questionnaire "Impacts of COVID-19 on Canadians: Living with Long-Term Conditions and Disabilities."
What is the Labour Force Survey?
Release date: September 6, 2019
An overview of Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey, including key changes over time and examples of how the data are used.
StatCan Research Beat: Economic well-being across generations - Are millennials better or worse off?
Release date: January 28, 2019
A recent study compares financial outcomes for millennials and generation X when they were younger. A short video provides a quick overview of key points, examining how millennials are doing in terms of wealth and debt levels. It also highlights disparities in wealth among their generation.
StatCan Research Beat: Who are the working women in the top 1%?
Release date: January 28, 2019
In this edition of StatCan's Research Beat, we'll go over some key findings from a recent study – a first gender-based analysis of workers in the top 1% in Canada. Essentially, based on 2016 Census data, there were some key differences between working women and men with a total income of about $270,000 or more.
StatCan Research Beat: Home care use in Canada
Release date: December 12, 2018
This video describes home care services in Canada, and discusses who is using them, how they are paid for and whether needs are being met.
Highlights from the Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017, American Sign Language version
Release date: November 28, 2018
This video features the highlights of the Canadian Survey on Disability, 2017, using ASL.
StatCan Research Beat: Women-owned enterprises in Canada
Release date: October 12, 2018
Don't miss a beat! Tune in to the very first episode of "StatCan Research Beat". Our Senior Economist, Elizabeth Richards, provides an overview of a new study on women-owned enterprises in Canada.
Statistics for all seasons: A two-minute primer on seasonal adjustment
Release date: Nov 22, 2017
Seasonal adjustment is a statistical technique used to remove fluctuations in economic data that occur every year at the same time and in a similar fashion. This video provides an overview of seasonal adjustment, how it is used and how it affects the economy.
Meeting of the UN Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicator
Release date: Nov 1, 2017
On March 28-31, 2017, Statistics Canada hosted participants from 34 countries at the fifth meeting of the United Nations Inter-agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators (IAEG-SDGs) in Ottawa, Canada. Participants discuss the importance of collaborating and coordinating efforts between both statistical offices and countries, as well as the valuable work done by Statistics Canada.
Behind every number: A portrait of Canada
Release date: June 26, 2017
This video takes the viewer on a journey across Canada, highlighting that behind every number, we're writing Canada's story together.
Measuring crime in Canada: A detailed look at the Crime Severity Index
Release date: July 20, 2016
This video details the Crime Severity Index (CSI)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Your Experience of Price Change
Release date: January 22, 2016
This video explains how and why the price change reported by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) may vary from the prices Canadians see on the shelves. It tells the story of Joe and Izzy, and how they each perceive price change as compared with the CPI.
What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Release date: December 1, 2015
This video defines the value-added GDP (PIB valeur ajoutée) and details how it is measured.
Talking Business - Manufacturing
Release date: June 30, 2015
Discover the importance of manufacturing to the Canadian Economy.
Talking Business - Retail
Release date: June 30, 2015
Discover the importance of retail to the Canadian Economy.
A Statistics Canada Minute - Regional Demography
Release date: June 30, 2015
A video that presents how national demographics can often mask major regional differences.
A Statistics Canada Minute - Immigration and Diversity
Release date: June 30, 2015
A look at immigration in Canada, based on the Demosim Population Projections Program.
Canadian Health Measures Survey: Biobank
Release date: May 1, 2015
Informational video for researchers interested in working with biospecimens collected by Statistics Canada's Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS).
Canadian Agriculture Statistics
Release date: November 28, 2014
An animated video which illustrates the nature and breadth of the agricultural statistical data collected and disseminated by Statistics Canada.
An overview of Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Release date: August 22, 2014
This video provides an overview of the Consumer Price Index (CPI). It defines the CPI and looks at what it measures and how it is used.
Portrait of Official-Language Minorities in Canada
Release date: April 17, 2014
The video summarizes and updates the analyses that Statistics Canada released in the Portraits of Official-Language Minorities in Canada (Catalogue number89-642-X) series. These portraits are based on a wide range of statistics drawn from the censuses of population and the Survey on the Vitality of Official-Language Minorities.
2012 Aboriginal Peoples Survey
Release date: November 25, 2013
A brief portrait of education and employment.
Census
The 2021 Census is here!
Release date: May 10, 2021
Message from Chief Statistician Anil Arora about the 2021 Census.
Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts (CanCHECs): Creation of a new health surveillance program
Release date: December 18, 2019
This video describes a new health surveillance program at Statistics Canada: The Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort (CanCHEC).
Making informed decisions with census data
Release date: November 28, 2018
The high-quality data from the census allow our governments, businesses and community leaders to make informed decisions with confidence.
Sharing Your Story with Census Data
Release date: February 8, 2018
Discover how census data can be used to tell your community's stories.
2016 Census: Welcome to Canada: 150 years of immigration
Release date: October 25, 2017
Based on 2016 Census data, this video provides an overview of immigration in Canada over the past 150 years.
2016 Census: The Canadian families of today and yesteryear
Release date: August 2, 2017
This video presents an overview of 2016 Census data on families, households and marital status.
2016 Census: Population trends in Canada by age and sex
Release date: May 3, 2017
This video takes a look at the population trends in Canada by age and sex.
2016 Census: 150 years of population growth in Canada
Release date: February 8, 2017
This video takes a historical look at the population counts of Canada, from 1871 to 2016.
2016 Census: 150 years of urbanization in Canada
Release date: February 8, 2017
This video presents the key results of the 2016 Census on population counts.
From start to finish: An exclusive look at the making of the 2016 Census
Release date: February 1, 2017
Data moves us forward.That's why we at Statistics Canada work hard to ensure our census is a success.
2016 Census: Thank You Canada!
Release date: August 29, 2016
Thank you, Canada, for making this our best census since 1666!
How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census
Release date: April 24, 2016
By completing your 2016 Census questionnaire, you provide crucial data that could be used in the planning of services such as bus routes, hospitals and housing.
Ben's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Release date: April 28, 2016
Census information is important for all communities.
Elsa's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Release date: April 28, 2016
Census information is crucial for community planning.
Jason's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Release date: April 28, 2016
Census data are used for planning services such as schools and public transportation.
Kalene's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Release date: April 28, 2016
Census information is vital for planning services.
Mike's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Release date: April 28, 2016
Census information is used in planning police and fire services.
2016 Census of Agriculture benefits farmers
Release date: April 28, 2016
The Census of Agriculture provides crucial data that decision makers will use to ensure they are acting in the interests of farm operators, farm communities and agricultural operations across Canada. Be part of the dialogue - complete your questionnaire online in May!
Language
Release date: October 24, 2012
Annie Turner, Analyst, presents a national overview of the language data, 2011 Census.
- Archived – Video: Language Archived
Families, Households, and Marital Status
Release date: September 19, 2012
Anne Milan, Sociologist, presents a national overview of the family, household and marital status data, 2011 Census.
Age and Sex
Release date: May 29, 2012
Laurent Martel, Demography Expert, presents an overview of the age and sex data, 2011 Census, at the national level.
- Archived – Video: Age and Sex Archived
Population and Dwelling Counts
Release date: February 8, 2012
Laurent Martel, Demography Expert, presents the highlights of the 2011 Census Population and dwelling counts.
National Household Survey
Aboriginal Peoples
Release date: May 8, 2013
Annie Turner, Analyst, presents a brief portrait of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
- Archived – Video: Aboriginal Peoples Archived
Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity
Release date: May 8, 2013
Tina Chui, Sociologist, presents a brief overview of immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Education
Release date: June 26, 2013
Sarah Jane Ferguson, Analyst, presents a brief portrait of education in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
- Archived – Video: Education Archived
Labour
Release date: June 26, 2013
Vincent Ferrao, Analyst, presents a brief overview of labour in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
- Archived – Video: Labour Archived
Income
Release date: September 11, 2013
Brian Murphy, Economist, presents a brief portrait of income in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
- Archived – Video: Income Archived
Housing
Release date: September 11, 2013
Jerry Situ, Senior analyst, presents a brief overview of housing in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
- Archived – Video: Housing Archived
Tutorials
What's new on our website
Release date: June 2, 2018
Discover the new features of Statistics Canada's Website
How to use the data tables
Release date: June 2, 2018
Discover the new display and functionality of Statistics Canada data tables
Careers
The Two Recruits: A day in the life of an economist and a sociologist at Statistics Canada
Release date: September 15, 2016
This video explores a typical day in the life of an EC recruit.
2016 Census jobs for seniors
Release date: February 29, 2016
Help make a lasting contribution to your community. Join the 2016 Census team! For more details on census jobs in your area, please visit Census Jobs.
2016 Census jobs for young adults
Release date: February 29, 2016
Are you looking for a dynamic way to get involved in your community? For more details on census jobs in your area, please visit Census Jobs.
2016 Census jobs for students
Release date: February 29, 2016
Looking for a job? Join the 2016 Census team today! For more details on census jobs in your area, please visit Census Jobs.
2016 Census jobs for all Canadians
Release date: February 29, 2016
Positions are now available across Canada for the 2016 Census. For more details on census jobs in your area, please visit Census Jobs.
Get Involved in Your Community: 2016 Census Jobs
Release date: February 8, 2016
Are you looking for a dynamic way to get involved in your community? Statistics Canada is currently accepting applications for 2016 Census positions across Canada.
For more details on census jobs in your area, please visit Census Jobs.
There's a Formula for Success too! A Career in Mathematical Statistics at Statistics Canada
Release date: September 11, 2014
A career as a mathematical statistician at Statistics Canada is a rewarding experience. Find out more by watching this video.
Join a World Leader
Release date: January 17, 2012
Find out if a career at Statistics Canada is the right choice for you.