Canadian Community Health Survey (2007-2008) and rapid response component

Question

A researcher wants access to the rapid response data in the 2007-2008 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS). Is this available through a public use file that gets requested or is it through the RDCs?

The codebook states: “The rapid response component is offered on a cost-recovery basis to organizations interested in obtaining national estimates on an emerging or specific topic related to the health of the population.” I am assuming public use here?

Answer

There are no PUMFs for the rapid response components of the CCHS. The data files are in the RDCs. Custom tabs are also available and all work is done on a cost recovery basis. Each request has to be reviewed individually and the cost assessed according to the detail requested and the level of complexity of the request.

Longitudinal Immigration Database

Question

The IMDB used to be available via the Metropolis project but since it's wound down, access is no longer available. Can someone confirm the database is available via the RDCs?

Answer

IMDB is not available in the RDCs. The Permanent Resident Landing File has just been added to our data collection. It is in a pilot phase but proposals to access the data can still be submitted.