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Canada – Statistics

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Detailed statistics on all aspects of the country are available through a variety of sources. Contained on this page is a list of starting points to locate data.

  • Tri-University Data Resources
    Our largest collection of data resources on all aspects of Canadian life are housed on our TDR website. Included on this site are Census of Canada files for 1971-2001; a large number of Statistics Canada surveys covering many socio-economic topics; CANSIM II, holding 25 million time series; as well as surveys and data compiled by other government departments and agencies. TDR also provides links to a wide variety of reputable external websites which offer free data for download. Follow the External Data link for access.
  • Statistics Canada Depository Services
    Many monthly and annual Statistics Canada statistical publications are now available through our online subscription. Examples include: Canadian Economic Observer, Cereals and Oilseeds Review, Consumer Price Index.

While most electronic sources of detailed statistical information can be accessed through the above Web sites, many other sources are available to researchers.

Examples by Topic

Country Overview

  • Canada Yearbook. GovRef CA1 BS11 C202 1869-2001. Online (1867-1967), Online (2001- )
    Provides basis statistics on population, labour force, agriculture, etc. at the federal and provincial levels.
  • Historical statistics of Canada. (1st & 2nd edition). GovRef CA1 BS11 C516. Online
    Contains approximately 1,088 basic statistical tables on the social, economic and institutional conditions of Canada from the start of the Confederation in 1867 to the mid-1970s.

Socio-economic Information

  • Census of Canada (1665- shelved by census year). GovRef CA1 BS98
    Detailed population statistics, includes, place of birth, ethnicity, occupation, income, household characteristcs — every five years.
  • Census of Canada. (1996, 2001 & 2006)
    See TDR for detailed census files.
  • Housing Market Information
    Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Full text online publications
  • Housing in Canada/Canadian Housing Statistics.CA1 MH21 H52 1948 -
    Annual housing figures on dwelling starts and completions, vacancy rates, mortgages by province and ensus metropolitan areas.
  • Monthly Housing Statistics (1979-2003). CA1 MH21 H53. Online (2003- )
    Housing starts and completions,monthly, by type of housing, selling prices by census metropolitan area (includes Guelph).
  • Immigration Statistics (1956-90;1992-1996) CA1 MI61 I41 Online (1966-)
    Online version has several publications covering different years
  • Sessional papers of Ontario (1868-1947). CA2ON X3 S26
    Includes reports to legislature by each department. Contains detailed statistics on industries, crime, education, agriculture, trade, etc.

Economic Indicators & Government Finances

  • Bank of Canada review (1937- ). CA1 FN A56
    Basic overview of GDP, CPI, interest rates, national accounts, etc.
  • Canadian Economic Observer (monthly 1988- ). GovRef CA1 BS11 C010. Online
    Provides basic economic statistics — GDP, Consumer Price Index, labour statistics, national accounts, etc. See also Canadian economic observer historical supplement. GovRef CA1 BS11 C210.
  • Canadian Economic Observer Historical Supplement. GovRef CA1 BS11 C210 1986-
    Basic historical economic information such as national account information , GDP, CPI figures, interest rates, etc. in easy-to-use tables. Figures date back to 1926 for some tables.
  • Ontario Budget. CA2ON T B82 1932- (current year on Reference) Online (1996-)
    Detailed projected spending figures of the Ontario Government.
  • Public Accounts of Ontario. CA2ON T81 P15 1927- . Online (1994- )
    Account of actual government spending at year-end.
  • Estimates. Part III. CA1 FN E.... (current year on Reference, by department) Online (1996-)
    Detailed projected spending figures of the federal government by department.
  • Trends in Europe and North America. GovRef UN5 EE T62
    Comparative figures on population, education, employment, housing, health, energy, etc. Includes Eastern European and former Soviet countries.

Special Topics – Agriculture

  • Agricultural Statistics for Ontario. CA2ON AF P020 1923-2000. Online (2003- )
    Detailed statistical tables by type of farm, by county.
  • Agriculture Canada
    Contains a variety of tables including farm income programs, farm taxfiler data, farm bankruptcies, government expenditures.
  • Annual Report of the Department of Agriculture for the Province of Ontario. CA2ON AF A55 1868-1967
    Detailed statistical tables on all aspects of farming and rural life in Ontario.

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