Question
Are the General Social Survey (GSS) 27 and the Ethnic Diversity Survey related?
I checked the Users’ guide for GSS 27, and did not find an instances of “Ethnic diversity”. However, I just checked the Questionnaire http://www62.statcan.ca/dli-idd/metadata/gss-esg/gss-2013-c27/GSS27SI_questionnaire.pdf.
On page 132 / 352, the second last line indicates “Similar question was asked Ethnic Diversity Survey 2002 (AT_Q030)”.
On page 134 / 352, under the first variable and values, it states “Based on Ethnic Diversity Survey 2002 Statistics Canada (AT_Q020).”
That is all that comes up for “Ethnic diversity”, but there are 28 instances of “ethnic” so there is a fair amount of content on this topic in GSS 27.
I searched the Statistics Canada website a bit to see if I could find anything else linking these two surveys, but came up empty handed. I am wondering if you can confirm that these two questions are the extent of the relationship between these two surveys, or am I missing anything else?
Answer
I confirmed with the subject matter division regarding your question. Here is the response from the survey manager.
“The 2013 General Social Survey (GSS) on Social Identity (SI) (cycle 27) did indeed borrow some content questions from the 2003 Ethnic Diversity Survey, but there is no relation between surveys. It is true that the “ethnicity” dimension is present in both surveys, but the 2013 GSS on SI has a larger scope which includes Social networks, civic participation and engagement, knowledge of Canadian history, appreciation of national symbols, shared values, confidence in institutions and trust in people. Other differences include, the instrument design, sampling, methodology and reference period.“
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Database of audit-related information
Question
An accountancy faculty is looking for audit-related information in the form of a searchable database that would allow him to identify for instance who signed the audit report for company X or Y. Some audit information is available through SEDAR but the information there is only available as pdf files, not as a searchable database.
An example of the type of resource he is looking for is Audit analytics (http://www.auditanalytics.com/0002/ ) . Obviously the researcher is aware of such commercial databases, but we would like to double check that there is publicly available alternative to the likes of Audit Analytics.
Answer
Statistics Canada doesn't have this or any comparable audit-related information like this on the Statistics Canada website or in any of our other public products.
An accountancy faculty is looking for audit-related information in the form of a searchable database that would allow him to identify for instance who signed the audit report for company X or Y. Some audit information is available through SEDAR but the information there is only available as pdf files, not as a searchable database.
An example of the type of resource he is looking for is Audit analytics (http://www.auditanalytics.com/0002/ ) . Obviously the researcher is aware of such commercial databases, but we would like to double check that there is publicly available alternative to the likes of Audit Analytics.
Answer
Statistics Canada doesn't have this or any comparable audit-related information like this on the Statistics Canada website or in any of our other public products.
Metadata for National Household Survey 2011 master files
Question
What is the most precise (smallest) level of geography in the National Household Survey 2011 master files? The metadata for these files is not in DLI Nesstar.
Is Dissemination Area (DA) allowed for inferential tests (just not descriptives) in the Research Data Centre (RDC)?
Answer
Nesstar is the Statistics Canada PUMF repository and the lowest level of geography in the National Household Survey PUMF is the CMA.
In regards to the RDC file, DA level geography is available and can be used for modelling and analysis but researchers are not allowed to disseminate at the DA level. In order to disseminate data, the geographies must meet a certain population threshold.
What is the most precise (smallest) level of geography in the National Household Survey 2011 master files? The metadata for these files is not in DLI Nesstar.
Is Dissemination Area (DA) allowed for inferential tests (just not descriptives) in the Research Data Centre (RDC)?
Answer
Nesstar is the Statistics Canada PUMF repository and the lowest level of geography in the National Household Survey PUMF is the CMA.
In regards to the RDC file, DA level geography is available and can be used for modelling and analysis but researchers are not allowed to disseminate at the DA level. In order to disseminate data, the geographies must meet a certain population threshold.
Friday, September 25, 2015
Updated Products: Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File
Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File
As per Bill C-37, An Act to change the names of certain electoral districts and to amend the Electoral Boundaries readjustment act, 31 Federal Electoral District (FED) name changes have been applied against the recently released PCFRF file.
The Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File (PCFRF) provides a link between the six-character postal code and Canada's federal electoral districts. A federal electoral district (FED) is any place or territorial area entitled to return a Member of Parliament (MP) to serve in the House of Commons and is commonly referred to as a federal riding.
A reference guide has been produced for this product. This guide describes the content of the product, as well as providing information on data quality, record layouts and methodology. There will be only an HTML release of the guide.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/92-178-g/92-178-g2015002-eng.htm
EFT: /MAD_DLI_PCCF/Root/2015/data/pcfrfNatFED2013_NOV14_fcpcefNatCEF2013
As per Bill C-37, An Act to change the names of certain electoral districts and to amend the Electoral Boundaries readjustment act, 31 Federal Electoral District (FED) name changes have been applied against the recently released PCFRF file.
The Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File (PCFRF) provides a link between the six-character postal code and Canada's federal electoral districts. A federal electoral district (FED) is any place or territorial area entitled to return a Member of Parliament (MP) to serve in the House of Commons and is commonly referred to as a federal riding.
A reference guide has been produced for this product. This guide describes the content of the product, as well as providing information on data quality, record layouts and methodology. There will be only an HTML release of the guide.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/92-178-g/92-178-g2015002-eng.htm
EFT: /MAD_DLI_PCCF/Root/2015/data/pcfrfNatFED2013_NOV14_fcpcefNatCEF2013
DLI Nesstar Access
Question
Is it possible to request username/password access to DLI Nesstar for one or more faculty members at our Institution who are frequent PUMF users?
If so what is the process to acquire the username?
Does the DLI have a rough idea when end-user access will be available to DLI subscribing institutions?
Answer
At this time, to use the Nesstar system, users require a username and password. We would be happy to provide usernames and passwords for faculty and class groups to Nesstar and can do so immediately. We would just require you to email our dli-idd@statcan.gc.ca with the institution name, client’s full name and email as well as their desired username.
Is it possible to request username/password access to DLI Nesstar for one or more faculty members at our Institution who are frequent PUMF users?
If so what is the process to acquire the username?
Does the DLI have a rough idea when end-user access will be available to DLI subscribing institutions?
Answer
At this time, to use the Nesstar system, users require a username and password. We would be happy to provide usernames and passwords for faculty and class groups to Nesstar and can do so immediately. We would just require you to email our dli-idd@statcan.gc.ca with the institution name, client’s full name and email as well as their desired username.
Nesstar
Nesstar Webview (http://www62.statcan.ca/webview/) is a web-based system for disseminating PUMFs in the DLI Collection. Data and metadata can be viewed without the need for specialized software. Using a standard web browser, users are able to access, search, locate, browse, analyse and download data and metadata. For more information, please consult Nesstar WebView user guide: http://www.nesstar.com/help/4.0/webview/index.html
Nesstar Webview (http://www62.statcan.ca/webview/) is a web-based system for disseminating PUMFs in the DLI Collection. Data and metadata can be viewed without the need for specialized software. Using a standard web browser, users are able to access, search, locate, browse, analyse and download data and metadata. For more information, please consult Nesstar WebView user guide: http://www.nesstar.com/help/4.0/webview/index.html
Alumni access to DLI WDS and Nesstar
Question
Can alumni request IP access to DLI WDS and Nesstar restricted platforms?
Answer
Unfortunately, the DLI License agreement for Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) currently stipulates that access to DLI data can be granted only to those individuals having a current standing (students, faculty, researchers, administrators) at participating institutions. Therefore in this and similar cases we are not extending access to alumni of DLI institutions and would recommend that the individual access our free public resources available on the Statistics Canada website. This is also noted in the FAQ on Licensing Questions and Decisions available at : http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/dli/caselaw/faq.
Can alumni request IP access to DLI WDS and Nesstar restricted platforms?
Answer
Unfortunately, the DLI License agreement for Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) currently stipulates that access to DLI data can be granted only to those individuals having a current standing (students, faculty, researchers, administrators) at participating institutions. Therefore in this and similar cases we are not extending access to alumni of DLI institutions and would recommend that the individual access our free public resources available on the Statistics Canada website. This is also noted in the FAQ on Licensing Questions and Decisions available at : http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/dli/caselaw/faq.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Homelessness Statistics
Question
I know that Statistics Canada doesn’t collect information specifically about homelessness, but can anyone direct me to any other sources?
Answer
http://www.homelesshub.ca/
I know that Statistics Canada doesn’t collect information specifically about homelessness, but can anyone direct me to any other sources?
Answer
http://www.homelesshub.ca/
National Homelessness Information System - http://hifis.hrsdc.gc.ca/index-eng.shtml
FCM Quality of Life Reporting System for 24 Cities, data provided by cities and shelters - http://www.municipaldata-donneesmunicipales.ca/Site/Collection/en/index.php (Follow the instructions and you can get access to city counts on a number of variables)
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Recommended Informed Consent Language for Data Sharing
Question
Does Statistics Canada have language for researchers using confidential (enclave) data in describing data curation/sharing/dissemination when preparing their grant applications?
Answer
The FAQ for the RDC Program largely addresses the question: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/rdc/faq
Also, colleagues recommended adopting some of the language from ICPSR's Recommended Informed Consent Language for Data Sharing: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/content/datamanagement/confidentiality/conf-language.html.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Question
Is there a more current enrolment dataset available from the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS)? The one on the DLI ftp site only goes to 2010/2011. There is some enrolment data on CANSIM which goes to 2012/2013 – tables 477-0019 and 477-0031.
Answer
What is available on CANSIM is what is most recent. There will be a PSIS release on November 30th 2015 for the 2013-2014 data.
Is there a more current enrolment dataset available from the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS)? The one on the DLI ftp site only goes to 2010/2011. There is some enrolment data on CANSIM which goes to 2012/2013 – tables 477-0019 and 477-0031.
Answer
What is available on CANSIM is what is most recent. There will be a PSIS release on November 30th 2015 for the 2013-2014 data.
Monday, September 14, 2015
2011 National Household Survey Income
Question
A researcher is looking for the income for 2011 for the City of Waterloo, individuals 65 and over.
All I’m finding in NHS is the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge CMA data.
Is the data at the CSD level available or do we need to go through the custom tab?
Answer
Please find the link below:
Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (730), First Official Language Spoken (4), Age Groups (8D) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2011 National Household Survey
You can select the age group 65 years and over and scroll down for the Income variables. Then click on the geographic index to view other CSDs.
A researcher is looking for the income for 2011 for the City of Waterloo, individuals 65 and over.
All I’m finding in NHS is the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge CMA data.
Is the data at the CSD level available or do we need to go through the custom tab?
Answer
Please find the link below:
Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (730), First Official Language Spoken (4), Age Groups (8D) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2011 National Household Survey
You can select the age group 65 years and over and scroll down for the Income variables. Then click on the geographic index to view other CSDs.
Friday, September 11, 2015
2015 LFS Users Guide
Question
Do you know when we will be getting a 2015 LFS Users Guide?
I realize that it will be almost identical to the previous years, but our users do not understand that. So when they are using the LFS for the first time they think that they do not have the latest guide.
Answer
The guide is available for download from : http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?lang=en&ObjId=71-543-G&ObjType=2 .
Do you know when we will be getting a 2015 LFS Users Guide?
I realize that it will be almost identical to the previous years, but our users do not understand that. So when they are using the LFS for the first time they think that they do not have the latest guide.
Answer
The guide is available for download from : http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?lang=en&ObjId=71-543-G&ObjType=2 .
Statistics Canada Nesstar Data Portal & Subsets
Question
I recently provided the complete CCHS PUMF (SPSS format) to a requestor which I obtained from the StatCan Nesstar Data Portal. While doing that I noticed that there appears to be an option to subset the datafile in the Nesstar interface but when I click that ‘button’ there are no available variables included. Am I correct in assuming that subsetting from Nesstar is not configured?
Answer
In Nesstar Web view, when you click the subset button, the variable list (box next to variable) is empty, because you have to choose which variables to subset. If the client were to open the Variable Description tab under the survey name on the left hand column, find the desired variables off the list, it will allow them to select the variable to subset. They can then choose the value for that variable, click add, hit more, and choose another variable, etc.
I recently provided the complete CCHS PUMF (SPSS format) to a requestor which I obtained from the StatCan Nesstar Data Portal. While doing that I noticed that there appears to be an option to subset the datafile in the Nesstar interface but when I click that ‘button’ there are no available variables included. Am I correct in assuming that subsetting from Nesstar is not configured?
Answer
In Nesstar Web view, when you click the subset button, the variable list (box next to variable) is empty, because you have to choose which variables to subset. If the client were to open the Variable Description tab under the survey name on the left hand column, find the desired variables off the list, it will allow them to select the variable to subset. They can then choose the value for that variable, click add, hit more, and choose another variable, etc.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Federal electoral districts by 2013 CMA
Question
A researcher is looking for a list of the 338 federal electoral ridings Revised (2013) grouped by census metropolitan area (CMA).
Answer
Here is a note that explains how the FEDs were formed for the Census and the NHS (this is valid for both the 2011 Census and the 2011 NHS):
The Constitution of Canada requires that the number of seats in the House of Commons be recalculated and the boundaries of federal electoral districts (FEDs) be reviewed after each 10-year census to reflect changes and movements in Canada's population. This process is known as the redistribution of federal electoral districts. A 2013 Representation Order was proclaimed with 338 federal electoral districts, and reported in the Canada Gazette on October 5, 2013.
Many of the 338 federal electoral districts (2013 Representation Order) do not fully align with the 2011 Census geographic structure. To tabulate the data from the 2011 National Household Survey, the 2011 dissemination block structure was used. In some cases, dissemination blocks were split between FEDs and had to be assigned to a single FED for the purpose of tabulating the data. For this reason, and also due to random rounding and weighting, the 2011 National Household Survey data for these FEDs may not match the population counts reported in the Canada Gazette. In addition, the 2011 National Household Survey is based on the population in private households rather than the total population.
A researcher is looking for a list of the 338 federal electoral ridings Revised (2013) grouped by census metropolitan area (CMA).
Answer
Here is a note that explains how the FEDs were formed for the Census and the NHS (this is valid for both the 2011 Census and the 2011 NHS):
The Constitution of Canada requires that the number of seats in the House of Commons be recalculated and the boundaries of federal electoral districts (FEDs) be reviewed after each 10-year census to reflect changes and movements in Canada's population. This process is known as the redistribution of federal electoral districts. A 2013 Representation Order was proclaimed with 338 federal electoral districts, and reported in the Canada Gazette on October 5, 2013.
Many of the 338 federal electoral districts (2013 Representation Order) do not fully align with the 2011 Census geographic structure. To tabulate the data from the 2011 National Household Survey, the 2011 dissemination block structure was used. In some cases, dissemination blocks were split between FEDs and had to be assigned to a single FED for the purpose of tabulating the data. For this reason, and also due to random rounding and weighting, the 2011 National Household Survey data for these FEDs may not match the population counts reported in the Canada Gazette. In addition, the 2011 National Household Survey is based on the population in private households rather than the total population.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Quarterly Tax Revenues data for Canada
Question
A student who has been accessing CANSIM tables has an question regarding the basis of table 380-0080. We were able to find this table which fit his initial needs, but now he’s wondering whether it really is cash-based or accrual?
Answer
I believe our subject matter division already answered this question to the researcher in their previous response, please see below for the part relative to this most recent question.
“A large portion of the data in 380-0080 is cash based, however the GDP components, including taxes on products and taxes on factors of production, are measured on an accrual basis.”
A student who has been accessing CANSIM tables has an question regarding the basis of table 380-0080. We were able to find this table which fit his initial needs, but now he’s wondering whether it really is cash-based or accrual?
Answer
I believe our subject matter division already answered this question to the researcher in their previous response, please see below for the part relative to this most recent question.
“A large portion of the data in 380-0080 is cash based, however the GDP components, including taxes on products and taxes on factors of production, are measured on an accrual basis.”
2011 Symmetric Input Output Tables
Question
A researcher here has requested the following:
- Provincial Symmetric Input-Output Tables: Aggregation Level S, 2011
- National Symmetric Input-Output Tables: Aggregation Level L, 2011
According to their corresponding webpages these two files were released in April 2015:
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=15-211-X2014001&ObjType=46&lang=en
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=15-208-X2014001&ObjType=46&lang=en
Would it be possible to have these files added to the DLI ftp site?
Answer
I have secured the requested files and placed them on the EFT.
English available at EFT: /MAD_DLI/Root/other-products/Input-Output-Tables
French available at TEF : /MAD_DLI/Root/autres-produits/Entrées-Sorties-Tableaux
A researcher here has requested the following:
- Provincial Symmetric Input-Output Tables: Aggregation Level S, 2011
- National Symmetric Input-Output Tables: Aggregation Level L, 2011
According to their corresponding webpages these two files were released in April 2015:
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=15-211-X2014001&ObjType=46&lang=en
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=15-208-X2014001&ObjType=46&lang=en
Would it be possible to have these files added to the DLI ftp site?
Answer
I have secured the requested files and placed them on the EFT.
English available at EFT: /MAD_DLI/Root/other-products/Input-Output-Tables
French available at TEF : /MAD_DLI/Root/autres-produits/Entrées-Sorties-Tableaux
Friday, September 4, 2015
Updated Products - Labour Force Survey (LFS) August
Labour Force Survey (LFS) – August 2015
LFS data for August 2015 is now available on the EFT site.
The Labour Force Survey estimates are based on a sample, and are therefore subject to sampling variability. Estimates for smaller geographic areas, industries, occupations or cross tabulations will have more variability. For an explanation of sampling variability of estimates, and how to use standard errors to assess this variability, consult the Data Quality section in the Guide to the Labour Force Survey.
The LFS guide:
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=71-543-G&ObjType=2&lang=en&limit=0
Eft:
/MAD_DLI/Root/other-products/Labour Force Survey - lfs/1976-2015/data/micro2015-08.zip
LFS data for August 2015 is now available on the EFT site.
The Labour Force Survey estimates are based on a sample, and are therefore subject to sampling variability. Estimates for smaller geographic areas, industries, occupations or cross tabulations will have more variability. For an explanation of sampling variability of estimates, and how to use standard errors to assess this variability, consult the Data Quality section in the Guide to the Labour Force Survey.
The LFS guide:
http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/olc-cel/olc.action?ObjId=71-543-G&ObjType=2&lang=en&limit=0
Eft:
/MAD_DLI/Root/other-products/Labour Force Survey - lfs/1976-2015/data/micro2015-08.zip
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Updated Products: Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File
Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File
Wednesday, 2015 September 2, 8:30 a.m. (Ottawa time), sees the official release, via the Internet, of the Postal Codes by Federal Ridings (2013 Representation Order) File (PCFRF). This file reflects postal codeOM data from the Canada Post Corporation up to and including November 2014, and the new, legal Federal Ridings (2013 Representation Order).
The Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File (PCFRF) provides a link between the six-character postal code and Canada's federal electoral districts. A federal electoral district (FED) is any place or territorial area entitled to return a Member of Parliament (MP) to serve in the House of Commons and is commonly referred to as a federal riding.
A reference guide has been produced for this product. This guide describes the content of the product, as well as providing information on data quality, record layouts and methodology. There will be only an HTML release of the guide.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/92-178-g/92-178-g2015002-eng.htm
EFT: /MAD_DLI_PCCF/Root/2015/data/pcfrfNatFED2013_NOV14_fcpcefNatCEF2013
Wednesday, 2015 September 2, 8:30 a.m. (Ottawa time), sees the official release, via the Internet, of the Postal Codes by Federal Ridings (2013 Representation Order) File (PCFRF). This file reflects postal codeOM data from the Canada Post Corporation up to and including November 2014, and the new, legal Federal Ridings (2013 Representation Order).
The Postal Codes by Federal Ridings File (PCFRF) provides a link between the six-character postal code and Canada's federal electoral districts. A federal electoral district (FED) is any place or territorial area entitled to return a Member of Parliament (MP) to serve in the House of Commons and is commonly referred to as a federal riding.
A reference guide has been produced for this product. This guide describes the content of the product, as well as providing information on data quality, record layouts and methodology. There will be only an HTML release of the guide.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/92-178-g/92-178-g2015002-eng.htm
EFT: /MAD_DLI_PCCF/Root/2015/data/pcfrfNatFED2013_NOV14_fcpcefNatCEF2013
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