d4c-datapkg-statistical

Background

Important: These concepts are key to working with Statistical and Census data from Statistics Canada.

To work with Census data, you need to look into Statistics Canada's geographic hierarchy and use the Census of Population 2021 Dictionary to understand their conceptual model.

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Download and Preview

Below is a table of datasets generated from our current d4c-datapkg-statistical processing pipeline. You can download the raw Parquet files directly or use the Map Preview links to inspect the data as vector tiles.

How to use the Map Preview

The map preview allows you to visualize specific census characteristics dynamically. Follow this workflow to verify the data before downloading.

1. Identify your Characteristic ID Census variables are mapped using numeric IDs. Consult the Characteristic ID Reference Sheet to find the ID for the data you want to view.

• Example: The ID for "Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients..." is 124.

2. Open the Preview Click the link in the Dataset ID & Preview column for your desired geographic level (e.g., Provinces, Federal Electoral Districts).

3. Filter by Attribute In the top-right "Search fields" box, enter the attribute key using the format {gender}_{ID}:

• Total: Enter total_124
• Male: Enter men_124
• Female: Enter women_124

4. Update the Map Click the "Recalculate Classes" button. This will refresh the map legend and choropleth coloring based on the currently visible extent.

Note on Data Availability: Dissemination blocks currently only contain these 3 specific characteristics.

Credit:

• The location search functionality in our map previews is powered by the PHAC Geocoder.
• The basemap is generously served through OpenFreeMap.