This year, the international community is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe.
Clear and accurate statistics, presented free of bias and available to all, are central for sustainable economic, environmental and social development—all areas where Canada ranks among international leaders.
In the era of evidence-based policy, official statistics provide the foundation for informed decisions that can impact millions of citizens and influence the expenditure of billions of dollars. To be useful to decision makers, official statistics must be not only accurate, but also relevant, timely and accessible.
Statistics Canada, along with the other statistical agencies around the world that adopted these principles, continues to embody their spirit while providing timely data and insights.
At Statistics Canada, we are very proud to be part of this important work.
For more information, you can watch the Chief Statistician of Canada, Anil Arora, and various leaders speak to the first of the fundamental principles—relevance, impartiality and equal access.
Contact information
For more information, contact the Statistical Information Service (toll-free 1-800-263-1136; 514-283-8300; infostats@statcan.gc.ca) or Media Relations (statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca).