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About Statistics Canada
Happy birthday StatCan!
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
Celebrate Statistics Canada's centennial by looking back on our journey with Canada.
Fundamental Principles
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
A video about Statistics Canada's role internationally.
Statistics: The Invisible Made Visible
A variety of professionals explain the value of statistics to their profession, organization, and daily life.
Communicating the Stories Behind the Data
Wayne Smith, Chief Statistician of Canada, discusses how Statistics Canada communicates the stories behind the data.
We Are Statistics Canada
Learn about Statistics Canada—who we are, what we do and why we do it.
Participating in surveys
Finding a place to live, not an easy task!
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
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!
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
This walkthrough has the viewer moving through each room and section of the Mobile Examination Clinic's three trailers.
Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM)
Discover how the Enterprise Portfolio Management team (EPM) supports some of Canada's largest enterprises.
Canadian Health Measures Survey: Information for survey participants
A video for respondents of the Canadian Health Measures Survey.
You Keep Canada Working
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
Discover the importance of participating in Statistics Canada's business surveys.
StatCan Surveys: Your Participation is Important
Discover the importance of participating in Statistics Canada surveys.
Statistical data
Statistics for all seasons: A two-minute primer on seasonal adjustment
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
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
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
This video details the Crime Severity Index (CSI)
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Your Experience of Price Change
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)?
This video defines the value-added GDP (PIB valeur ajoutée) and details how it is measured.
Talking Business - Manufacturing
Discover the importance of manufacturing to the Canadian Economy.
Talking Business - Retail
Discover the importance of retail to the Canadian Economy.
A Statistics Canada Minute - Regional Demography
A video that presents how national demographics can often mask major regional differences.
A Statistics Canada Minute - Immigration and Diversity
A look at immigration in Canada, based on the Demosim Population Projections Program.
Canadian Health Measures Survey: Biobank
Informational video for researchers interested in working with biospecimens collected by Statistics Canada's Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS).
Canadian Agriculture Statistics
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)
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
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
A brief portrait of education and employment.
Census
Sharing Your Story with Census Data
Discover how census data can be used to tell your community's stories.
2016 Census: Welcome to Canada: 150 years of immigration
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
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
This video takes a look at the population trends in Canada by age and sex.
2016 Census: 150 years of population growth in Canada
This video takes a historical look at the population counts of Canada, from 1871 to 2016.
2016 Census: 150 years of urbanization in Canada
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
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!
Thank you, Canada, for making this our best census since 1666!
How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census
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)
Census information is important for all communities.
Elsa's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Census information is crucial for community planning.
Jason's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Census data are used for planning services such as schools and public transportation.
Kalene's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Census information is vital for planning services.
Mike's Story (How Your Community Benefits from the 2016 Census)
Census information is used in planning police and fire services.
2016 Census of Agriculture benefits farmers
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
Annie Turner, Analyst, presents a national overview of the language data, 2011 Census.
Families, Households, and Marital Status
Anne Milan, Sociologist, presents a national overview of the family, household and marital status data, 2011 Census.
Age and Sex
Laurent Martel, Demography Expert, presents an overview of the age and sex data, 2011 Census, at the national level.
Population and Dwelling Counts
Laurent Martel, Demography Expert, presents the highlights of the 2011 Census Population and dwelling counts.
National Household Survey
Aboriginal Peoples
Annie Turner, Analyst, presents a brief portrait of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity
Tina Chui, Sociologist, presents a brief overview of immigration and ethnocultural diversity in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Education
Sarah Jane Ferguson, Analyst, presents a brief portrait of education in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Labour
Vincent Ferrao, Analyst, presents a brief overview of labour in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Income
Brian Murphy, Economist, presents a brief portrait of income in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Housing
Jerry Situ, Senior analyst, presents a brief overview of housing in Canada, 2011 National Household Survey.
Tutorials
What's new on our website
Discover the new features of Statistics Canada's Website
How to use the data tables
Discover the new display and functionality of Statistics Canada data tables
Tutorial for Businesses: Getting to know your market and industry
This short tutorial will show you some basics on how to find business data on the Statistics Canada website, and how to put it to work so you can get the answers you need.
Tutorial for Communities: Finding health data for your region
This short tutorial will show you some basics on how to find health data on the Statistics Canada website, and how to put it to work so you can get the answers you need.
Tutorial for businesses: Finding local census data
A wealth of local business information at your fingertips!
Tutorial for communities: Finding local census data
See how easy it is to find local data, for municipalities and community organizations, on StatCan's website.
Careers
The Two Recruits: A day in the life of an economist and a sociologist at Statistics Canada
This video explores a typical day in the life of an EC recruit.
2016 Census jobs for seniors
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
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
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
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
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
A career as a mathematical statistician at Statistics Canada is a rewarding experience. Find out more by watching this video.
Join a World Leader
Find out if a career at Statistics Canada is the right choice for you.