Dear DLI Contacts,
Join us on Tuesday, April 19th for an online DLI webinar on the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) - Healthy Aging !
Senior analysts from Statistics Canada’s Health Statistics Division will discuss the survey's background, themes, data file structure and data uses and will be available to answer your questions about the survey. Separate English and French webinars will be offered at the following times:
10:30 – 11:30 French webinar (presented by Barbara Sérandour, Health Statistics Division)
12:30 – 1:30 English webinar (presented by Leslie Geran, Health Statistics Division)
Carleton University has kindly offered the use of their webinar facilities and Big Blue Button web conferencing system for this webinar.
Please contact Jennifer Pagnotta directly (Jennifer.Pagnotta@statcan.gc.ca) if you would like to join us for the April 19th webinar, and indicate whether you will be attending the French or the English session. Jennifer will then send you a separate email with the technical details required to log in and participate in the webinar. (The only applications required to participate are a web browser and Flash.)
Thank you.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
GSS Cycle 23, Victimisation - The North, PUMF and Master File, and Aboriginal Identity
Question
Hello,
We would like to request information please on the GSS 23 microdata files and also have one question about comparability with the GSS 18.
I have been assured by a researcher, in communication with the CCHS, that since cycle 18, when it was covered as a pilot - http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85f0033m/85f0033m2006011-eng.htm , the North has been included in the GSS Victimization Surveys. Further to this, an upcoming issue of Juristat will be dealing with the GSS 23 and the North. The Main Product page may be misleading in this regard: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=12M0023X&lang=eng
1. Was the North covered in cycle 23 and if so, will this data be available, e.g., through DLI as a separate PUMF(s) and will it be available through the RDC's through the master file(s)?
2. Is it correct that the SOR_Q110 Sexual orientation question been suppressed on the PUMF? …from page 328 of the questionnaire: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/meta/gss-esg/cycle23-2009/gssc-esgc23que-eng.pdf
3. Will/does the GSS 23 master file(s) provide postal code detail?
4. We noticed that the sample size for Aboriginal groups decreased in 2009 (668 in 2009, down from the sample size in 2004). We also noticed that the questions were quite different: Aboriginal identify (yes/no in cycle 23) and Background (Aboriginal= 13 … one of multiple responses regarding cultural or racial backgrounds),
- Why did this number decrease? We have some questions about coding and comparability …
- In 2004 were responses for Aboriginal coded even if someone gave up to 3 other ethnicities?
- Is it possible that “only” people who identified primarily with an Aboriginal group would have responded to the 2009 question (ie mixed ancestry people didn’t identify as part Aboriginal in 2009 the way they might have in 2004)?
CYCLE 23
AIR_Q110 Are you an Aboriginal person, (for this survey an Aboriginal person refers to, First Nations’[North American Indian], Métis or Inuk [Inuit])?
1 Yes = 668
2 No Go to end of module
Don’t know Go to end of module
Refusal Go to end of module
CYCLE 18
VMS_Q110 Canadians come from many cultural or racial backgrounds. I'm going to read you a list. Are you:
INTERVIEWER: Accept a maximum of 4 responses.
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
11 ... White?
12 ... Chinese?
13 ... Aboriginal? (that is, North American Indian, Métis or Inuit)
14 ... South Asian? (for example, East Indian, Sri Lankan, etc.)
15 ... Black?
etc.
Thank you very much for any help you can provide,
Answer
The author division provided the following information in response to your recent questions about the General Social Survey cycle 23 - victimization PUMF:
Question 1: "Cycle 23 did sample the North but the data is separate from the main Cycle 23 collection and will be released to the RDCs (Research Data Centres) in the summer. There is no PUMF planned for the North due to confidentiality and privacy concerns."
Question 2: Yes, SOR_Q110 is suppressed on the PUMF.
Question 3: Postal code is suppressed on the PUMF but available on the analytical file (i.e. the file in the RDCs).
Question 4: "For Cycle 23, the number of Aboriginal respondents did decrease slightly by 15 respondents (from 683 in Cycle 18 to 668 in Cycle 23) as our sample size had decreased since 2004. However, the weighted Aboriginal population did increase to 877,496 for 2009, up from 628,391 in 2004. As mentioned, it is important to note that the question which was used to identify the Aboriginal population in the 2009 victimization survey is different than that used in 2004 and 1999. The question in Cycle 23 (2009) is now in line with what the census uses. The 2009 results for the Aboriginal population should not, therefore, be directly compared with those from previous victimization surveys. "
I hope that this information is helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
Hello,
We would like to request information please on the GSS 23 microdata files and also have one question about comparability with the GSS 18.
I have been assured by a researcher, in communication with the CCHS, that since cycle 18, when it was covered as a pilot - http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/85f0033m/85f0033m2006011-eng.htm , the North has been included in the GSS Victimization Surveys. Further to this, an upcoming issue of Juristat will be dealing with the GSS 23 and the North. The Main Product page may be misleading in this regard: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=12M0023X&lang=eng
1. Was the North covered in cycle 23 and if so, will this data be available, e.g., through DLI as a separate PUMF(s) and will it be available through the RDC's through the master file(s)?
2. Is it correct that the SOR_Q110 Sexual orientation question been suppressed on the PUMF? …from page 328 of the questionnaire: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/meta/gss-esg/cycle23-2009/gssc-esgc23que-eng.pdf
3. Will/does the GSS 23 master file(s) provide postal code detail?
4. We noticed that the sample size for Aboriginal groups decreased in 2009 (668 in 2009, down from the sample size in 2004). We also noticed that the questions were quite different: Aboriginal identify (yes/no in cycle 23) and Background (Aboriginal= 13 … one of multiple responses regarding cultural or racial backgrounds),
- Why did this number decrease? We have some questions about coding and comparability …
- In 2004 were responses for Aboriginal coded even if someone gave up to 3 other ethnicities?
- Is it possible that “only” people who identified primarily with an Aboriginal group would have responded to the 2009 question (ie mixed ancestry people didn’t identify as part Aboriginal in 2009 the way they might have in 2004)?
CYCLE 23
AIR_Q110 Are you an Aboriginal person, (for this survey an Aboriginal person refers to, First Nations’[North American Indian], Métis or Inuk [Inuit])?
1 Yes = 668
2 No Go to end of module
Don’t know Go to end of module
Refusal Go to end of module
CYCLE 18
VMS_Q110 Canadians come from many cultural or racial backgrounds. I'm going to read you a list. Are you:
INTERVIEWER: Accept a maximum of 4 responses.
INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
11 ... White?
12 ... Chinese?
13 ... Aboriginal? (that is, North American Indian, Métis or Inuit)
14 ... South Asian? (for example, East Indian, Sri Lankan, etc.)
15 ... Black?
etc.
Thank you very much for any help you can provide,
Answer
The author division provided the following information in response to your recent questions about the General Social Survey cycle 23 - victimization PUMF:
Question 1: "Cycle 23 did sample the North but the data is separate from the main Cycle 23 collection and will be released to the RDCs (Research Data Centres) in the summer. There is no PUMF planned for the North due to confidentiality and privacy concerns."
Question 2: Yes, SOR_Q110 is suppressed on the PUMF.
Question 3: Postal code is suppressed on the PUMF but available on the analytical file (i.e. the file in the RDCs).
Question 4: "For Cycle 23, the number of Aboriginal respondents did decrease slightly by 15 respondents (from 683 in Cycle 18 to 668 in Cycle 23) as our sample size had decreased since 2004. However, the weighted Aboriginal population did increase to 877,496 for 2009, up from 628,391 in 2004. As mentioned, it is important to note that the question which was used to identify the Aboriginal population in the 2009 victimization survey is different than that used in 2004 and 1999. The question in Cycle 23 (2009) is now in line with what the census uses. The 2009 results for the Aboriginal population should not, therefore, be directly compared with those from previous victimization surveys. "
I hope that this information is helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
Updated Products - FIUC
Hello,
Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey (FIUC) - 2009-2010 CAUBO data
2009-2010 Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) data files for the Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey are now available on the DLI FTP and website.
"The Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) provides financial data on the major degree-granting institutions in Canada. The CAUBO data are an important part of the Statistics Canada's Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey.
The interim CAUBO report is now available for the 2009/2010 academic year and will include financial data for all CAUBO member institutions except those in Quebec. A full final report will be released as soon as the Quebec data become available. Aggregated data for degree-granting institutions that are not members of the CAUBO organization are expected to be released in July." (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/110406/dq110406c-eng.htm)
The file fiuc-ifuc_ver05.zip has been renamed fiuc-ifuc_ver06.zip
The following files have been added:
2009-2010 - caubo data - public - english - prelim.xls
caubo 2009-2010 financial information of universities and colleges-prelim.mdb
fiuc_mast_1972-2010 - data identification.xls
fiuc_mast_1972-2010 - notes about data.doc
guidelines 2009-2010 (caubo).pdf
guidelines 2009-2010 (nc).pdf
questionnaire 2009-2010 (caubo).xls
questionnaire 2009-2010 (nc) e.xls
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/fiuc-ifuc-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey - fiuc
Thank you.
Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey (FIUC) - 2009-2010 CAUBO data
2009-2010 Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) data files for the Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey are now available on the DLI FTP and website.
"The Canadian Association of University Business Officers (CAUBO) provides financial data on the major degree-granting institutions in Canada. The CAUBO data are an important part of the Statistics Canada's Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey.
The interim CAUBO report is now available for the 2009/2010 academic year and will include financial data for all CAUBO member institutions except those in Quebec. A full final report will be released as soon as the Quebec data become available. Aggregated data for degree-granting institutions that are not members of the CAUBO organization are expected to be released in July." (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/110406/dq110406c-eng.htm)
The file fiuc-ifuc_ver05.zip has been renamed fiuc-ifuc_ver06.zip
The following files have been added:
2009-2010 - caubo data - public - english - prelim.xls
caubo 2009-2010 financial information of universities and colleges-prelim.mdb
fiuc_mast_1972-2010 - data identification.xls
fiuc_mast_1972-2010 - notes about data.doc
guidelines 2009-2010 (caubo).pdf
guidelines 2009-2010 (nc).pdf
questionnaire 2009-2010 (caubo).xls
questionnaire 2009-2010 (nc) e.xls
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/fiuc-ifuc-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Financial Information of Universities and Colleges Survey - fiuc
Thank you.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Canadian Travel Survey 2003
Hello,
Canadian Travel Survey (CTS) - 2003 - documentation
Questionnaires and instructions to interviewers for the Canadian Travel Survey 2003 are now available on the DLI FTP and website. A copy of the Canadian Travel Survey Microdata User’s Guide has also been added. The author division has indicated that this user guide applies to the 2003 microdata file.
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/cts-evc/2003survey-travel-enquete-voyage-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Canadian Travel Survey - cts/2003/doc
cts2003-2004interview.doc
cts2003gid.pdf
cts2003que-long.pdf
cts2003que.pdf
Thank you.
Canadian Travel Survey (CTS) - 2003 - documentation
Questionnaires and instructions to interviewers for the Canadian Travel Survey 2003 are now available on the DLI FTP and website. A copy of the Canadian Travel Survey Microdata User’s Guide has also been added. The author division has indicated that this user guide applies to the 2003 microdata file.
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/cts-evc/2003survey-travel-enquete-voyage-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Canadian Travel Survey - cts/2003/doc
cts2003-2004interview.doc
cts2003gid.pdf
cts2003que-long.pdf
cts2003que.pdf
Thank you.
CCHS 2009/2010
Question
How can a researcher access CCHS 2009/2010 data if the PUMF isn't yet released? Would they need to go through an RDC if the PUMF isn't released?
Answer
The CCHS 2009/2010 PUMF is scheduled to be released in September 2011 (please note that this is a tentative date). This PUMF therefore won't be available through any channels before that date.
The CCHS 2009-2010 analytical file is currently available through the RDCs for researchers with an accepted proposal. The researcher may wish to approach your local RDC (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/rdc-cdr/network-reseau-eng.htm) if this is of interest.
CCHS 2009-2010 aggregate data are also available in the products described under Link to related products on the left side bar on: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-bin/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3226&lang=en&db=imdb&adm=8&dis=2
Custom tables with CCHS 2009-2010 data are available for purchase on request. If this is of interest to your researcher, I will be happy to refer you to an Account Executive who can confirm what tables can be produced and provide cost estimates.
I hope that this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
How can a researcher access CCHS 2009/2010 data if the PUMF isn't yet released? Would they need to go through an RDC if the PUMF isn't released?
Answer
The CCHS 2009/2010 PUMF is scheduled to be released in September 2011 (please note that this is a tentative date). This PUMF therefore won't be available through any channels before that date.
The CCHS 2009-2010 analytical file is currently available through the RDCs for researchers with an accepted proposal. The researcher may wish to approach your local RDC (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/rdc-cdr/network-reseau-eng.htm) if this is of interest.
CCHS 2009-2010 aggregate data are also available in the products described under Link to related products on the left side bar on: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-bin/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=3226&lang=en&db=imdb&adm=8&dis=2
Custom tables with CCHS 2009-2010 data are available for purchase on request. If this is of interest to your researcher, I will be happy to refer you to an Account Executive who can confirm what tables can be produced and provide cost estimates.
I hope that this information is helpful. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Updated Products - International Trade Data by Commodity Classification
Hello,
International Merchandise Trade Data by Commodity Classification
International Merchandise Trade Data by Commodity Classification data for 2010 are now available on the DLI FTP and website. Revised data for 2008 and 2009 have also been added. This was a scheduled revision.
The files export2008dat-revised.zip, import2008dat-revised.zip, meta2008dat-revised.zip have been replaced by B465N005_200812-ver2.zip
The files export2009dat-revised.zip, import2009dat-revised.zip, meta2009dat-revised.zip have been replaced by B465N005_200912-ver2.zip
2010 data have been added under B465N005_201012.zip
WEB:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/trade-commerce/wtace-acmec/trade-commerce2008-eng.htm
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/trade-commerce/wtace-acmec/trade-commerce2009-eng.htm
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/trade-commerce/wtace-acmec/trade-commerce2010-eng.htm
FTP:
/DissFTP/dli/Trade-Commerce Inter/international-merchandise-data-by-commodity-classification/2008-revised/data/b465n005_200812-ver2.zip
/DissFTP/dli/Trade-Commerce Inter/international-merchandise-data-by-commodity-classification/2009-revised/data/b465n005_200912-ver2.zip
/DissFTP/dli/Trade-Commerce Inter/international-merchandise-data-by-commodity-classification/2010/data/b465n005_201012.zip
Thank you.
International Merchandise Trade Data by Commodity Classification
International Merchandise Trade Data by Commodity Classification data for 2010 are now available on the DLI FTP and website. Revised data for 2008 and 2009 have also been added. This was a scheduled revision.
The files export2008dat-revised.zip, import2008dat-revised.zip, meta2008dat-revised.zip have been replaced by B465N005_200812-ver2.zip
The files export2009dat-revised.zip, import2009dat-revised.zip, meta2009dat-revised.zip have been replaced by B465N005_200912-ver2.zip
2010 data have been added under B465N005_201012.zip
WEB:
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/trade-commerce/wtace-acmec/trade-commerce2008-eng.htm
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/trade-commerce/wtace-acmec/trade-commerce2009-eng.htm
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/trade-commerce/wtace-acmec/trade-commerce2010-eng.htm
FTP:
/DissFTP/dli/Trade-Commerce Inter/international-merchandise-data-by-commodity-classification/2008-revised/data/b465n005_200812-ver2.zip
/DissFTP/dli/Trade-Commerce Inter/international-merchandise-data-by-commodity-classification/2009-revised/data/b465n005_200912-ver2.zip
/DissFTP/dli/Trade-Commerce Inter/international-merchandise-data-by-commodity-classification/2010/data/b465n005_201012.zip
Thank you.
Tsuu T'ina Nation Statistics
Question
I am looking for the rate of diabetes, suicide rate, and addiction rates for the indigenous peoples of the Tsuu T'ina Nation near Calgary, AB. Please let me know where I can find these rates.
Answer
Health Canada has produced "Acting On What We Know: Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations" http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/promotion/_suicide/prev_youth-jeunes/index-eng.php Statistics are not included specifically for the T'suu T'ina nation but there may be some items of interest in the report.
The Public Health Agency of Canada produced a Diabetes Surveillance Data - http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdpc-cpcmc/ndss-snsd/english/diabetes_data/index-eng.php
Health Canada also has an extensive list of links on Addiction and Substance Abuse in First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health here http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/substan/index-eng.php
Several journal articles are available from Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health
http://www.pimatisiwin.com/online/?s=suicide which is supported by Native Counseling Services of Alberta.
Suicides in Alberta is available from the Alberta Ministry of Justice - 2007 being the latest issue - http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_services/fatality/ocme/Publications_OCME/SuicidesinAlberta2007.aspx/DispForm.aspx?ID=30
The tables do not specify aboriginal/non-aboriginal population but do list a breakdown by Regional Health Authority and Place of Residence.
This may be a good site to starting point for finding the data you require http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/programs/aboriginal/index.htm. This report looks quite useful http://www.fsin.com/healthandsocial/childportal/images/Health%20Status%20and%20Health%20needs%20of%20Aborigtinal%20Children%20and%20Youth.pdf
You may also find this web page it is the Health Canada First Nations, Inuit & Aboriginal Health http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index-eng.php
Additional Information
In addition to the sources recommended by others, the 2006 Aboriginal Population Profile for Calgary in 2006 Aboriginal Population Profiles for Selected Cities and Communities (89-638-XWE) may be of interest. The introduction states that "This report examines the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the Aboriginal population living in the census metropolitan area (CMA) of Calgary. The census metropolitan area of Calgary includes the Tsuu T'ina Nation (Tsuu T'ina Nation 145)." Health is discussed at the very end of the publication. (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-638-x/2010003/article/11076-eng.htm)
The report draws from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS). The APS 2006 public use microdata file (PUMF) which is available through the DLI includes variables on diabetes, alcohol consumption, drug abuse and suicide but wouldn't provide data on the Tsuu T'ina Nation specifically.
The 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children, Youth and Adults (http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/89-635/index.cfm?Lang=eng) provides a wide range of data for Alberta, Alberta (rural) and Alberta (urban), including health data on diabetes which may be of interest.
Other data may be available on a custom basis for a fee. If this is of interest to your user, please let me know and I will refer you to an Account Executive who can confirm what custom tables can be produced and at what cost.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada or Health Canada may also provide relevant statistics through their websites.
I hope that this information is helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
I am looking for the rate of diabetes, suicide rate, and addiction rates for the indigenous peoples of the Tsuu T'ina Nation near Calgary, AB. Please let me know where I can find these rates.
Answer
Health Canada has produced "Acting On What We Know: Preventing Youth Suicide in First Nations" http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/promotion/_suicide/prev_youth-jeunes/index-eng.php Statistics are not included specifically for the T'suu T'ina nation but there may be some items of interest in the report.
The Public Health Agency of Canada produced a Diabetes Surveillance Data - http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ccdpc-cpcmc/ndss-snsd/english/diabetes_data/index-eng.php
Health Canada also has an extensive list of links on Addiction and Substance Abuse in First Nations, Inuit and Aboriginal Health here http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/pubs/substan/index-eng.php
Several journal articles are available from Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal and Indigenous Community Health
http://www.pimatisiwin.com/online/?s=suicide which is supported by Native Counseling Services of Alberta.
Suicides in Alberta is available from the Alberta Ministry of Justice - 2007 being the latest issue - http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_services/fatality/ocme/Publications_OCME/SuicidesinAlberta2007.aspx/DispForm.aspx?ID=30
The tables do not specify aboriginal/non-aboriginal population but do list a breakdown by Regional Health Authority and Place of Residence.
This may be a good site to starting point for finding the data you require http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/programs/aboriginal/index.htm. This report looks quite useful http://www.fsin.com/healthandsocial/childportal/images/Health%20Status%20and%20Health%20needs%20of%20Aborigtinal%20Children%20and%20Youth.pdf
You may also find this web page it is the Health Canada First Nations, Inuit & Aboriginal Health http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fniah-spnia/index-eng.php
Additional Information
In addition to the sources recommended by others, the 2006 Aboriginal Population Profile for Calgary in 2006 Aboriginal Population Profiles for Selected Cities and Communities (89-638-XWE) may be of interest. The introduction states that "This report examines the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of the Aboriginal population living in the census metropolitan area (CMA) of Calgary. The census metropolitan area of Calgary includes the Tsuu T'ina Nation (Tsuu T'ina Nation 145)." Health is discussed at the very end of the publication. (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-638-x/2010003/article/11076-eng.htm)
The report draws from the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS). The APS 2006 public use microdata file (PUMF) which is available through the DLI includes variables on diabetes, alcohol consumption, drug abuse and suicide but wouldn't provide data on the Tsuu T'ina Nation specifically.
The 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children, Youth and Adults (http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/89-635/index.cfm?Lang=eng) provides a wide range of data for Alberta, Alberta (rural) and Alberta (urban), including health data on diabetes which may be of interest.
Other data may be available on a custom basis for a fee. If this is of interest to your user, please let me know and I will refer you to an Account Executive who can confirm what custom tables can be produced and at what cost.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada or Health Canada may also provide relevant statistics through their websites.
I hope that this information is helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Updated Products - 1976 Census
Hello,
1976 Census - French documentation - New version
A new version of the French user guide for the 1976 Census public use microdata file ("Documentation à l'intention des utilisateurs des bandes-échantillons à grande diffusion") is now available on the DLI FTP site. The bottom of page 87 was missing in the previous version. This page has been re-scanned and replaced in the guide. The English version has not changed.
FTP: /dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/1976/Doc/Record_Layout/pumf76/pumf1976rclv2_f.pdf
Thank you.
1976 Census - French documentation - New version
A new version of the French user guide for the 1976 Census public use microdata file ("Documentation à l'intention des utilisateurs des bandes-échantillons à grande diffusion") is now available on the DLI FTP site. The bottom of page 87 was missing in the previous version. This page has been re-scanned and replaced in the guide. The English version has not changed.
FTP: /dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/1976/Doc/Record_Layout/pumf76/pumf1976rclv2_f.pdf
Thank you.
Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS)
Hello,
We received the following question off list about the field of study groups in the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) files the DLI receives. We are sharing it through the dlilist as it may be of interest to other DLI contacts.
Question
I just downloaded PSIS files for a professor. The fields of study are a bit broad for him. He wants to know whether there is any information on what is included under each field.
Answer
The 12 fields in the University enrolments, by province of study and by field of study, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009 PSIS table the DLI receives are the "Special Aggregation Structure: Primary Groupings" (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/subjects-sujets/standard-norme/instruction/cip-cpe-spec2000-eng.htm). The division responsible for PSIS also referred us to the Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP2000) codesC which will show your client how the finer levels of the CIP are assigned to these primary groupings:
"Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP2000) codes
The combination of the program names, program codes and specialization or major field of study provided by the postsecondary institutions is classified using the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP2000), the official classification used at Statistics Canada for the classification of program(s) of study. The CIP taxonomy provides more than 1200 codes and is organized on three (3) levels: a 2-digit series, a 4-digit series, and a 6-digit program level. Please refer to: http://stds.statcan.gc.ca/cip-cpe/2digit-2chiffres-eng.asp
We received the following question off list about the field of study groups in the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) files the DLI receives. We are sharing it through the dlilist as it may be of interest to other DLI contacts.
Question
I just downloaded PSIS files for a professor. The fields of study are a bit broad for him. He wants to know whether there is any information on what is included under each field.
Answer
The 12 fields in the University enrolments, by province of study and by field of study, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009 PSIS table the DLI receives are the "Special Aggregation Structure: Primary Groupings" (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/subjects-sujets/standard-norme/instruction/cip-cpe-spec2000-eng.htm). The division responsible for PSIS also referred us to the Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP2000) codesC which will show your client how the finer levels of the CIP are assigned to these primary groupings:
"Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP2000) codes
The combination of the program names, program codes and specialization or major field of study provided by the postsecondary institutions is classified using the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP2000), the official classification used at Statistics Canada for the classification of program(s) of study. The CIP taxonomy provides more than 1200 codes and is organized on three (3) levels: a 2-digit series, a 4-digit series, and a 6-digit program level. Please refer to: http://stds.statcan.gc.ca/cip-cpe/2digit-2chiffres-eng.asp
Updated Products - CCHS Healthy Aging PUMF
Hello,
The following product is now available on the DLI FTP and website.
Canadian Community Health Survey - Healthy Aging: Public Use Microdata File 2008-2009
"The public use microdata file (PUMF) from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) - Healthy Aging provides cross-sectional estimates at provincial and national levels. Data are based on interviews with approximately 31,000 respondents aged 45 or older residing in households in all provinces. The survey focuses on the various factors that impact healthy aging, such as general health and well-being, physical activity, use of health care services, social participation, as well as work and retirement transitions."
(http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=82M0015X&lang=eng)
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/cchs-escc/cchs-escc2008-2009-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Canadian Community Health Survey - cchs/2008-2009
Thank you.
The following product is now available on the DLI FTP and website.
Canadian Community Health Survey - Healthy Aging: Public Use Microdata File 2008-2009
"The public use microdata file (PUMF) from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) - Healthy Aging provides cross-sectional estimates at provincial and national levels. Data are based on interviews with approximately 31,000 respondents aged 45 or older residing in households in all provinces. The survey focuses on the various factors that impact healthy aging, such as general health and well-being, physical activity, use of health care services, social participation, as well as work and retirement transitions."
(http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=82M0015X&lang=eng)
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/cchs-escc/cchs-escc2008-2009-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Canadian Community Health Survey - cchs/2008-2009
Thank you.
Updated Products - PSIS
Hello,
Please note the updated products listed below and the path to access them via the DLI FTP and website.
Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS)
The following Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) tables have been updated. The tables now include data for additional years.
1a. College enrolments, by province of study and by age group, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
1b. College graduates, by province of study and by age group, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
2a. College enrolments, by province of study and by field of study, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
2b. College graduates by province of study and by field of study, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
3a. College enrolments, by province of study and by gender, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
3b. College graduates, by province of study and by gender, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
4a. College enrolments, by province of study and immigration status, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
4b. College graduates, by province of study and immigration status, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
5a. College enrolments, by province of study and by program level, (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
5b.College graduates, by province of study and by program level, (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
6a. College enrolments, by province of residence and province of study, annual (number), 1992/1993 to 2008-2009
6b. College graduates, by province of residence and province of study, annual (number), 1992 to 2008
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/psis-siep-eng.htm
FTP: /DissFTP//dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Postsecondary Student Information System - psis/data
Thank you.
Please note the updated products listed below and the path to access them via the DLI FTP and website.
Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS)
The following Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) tables have been updated. The tables now include data for additional years.
1a. College enrolments, by province of study and by age group, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
1b. College graduates, by province of study and by age group, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
2a. College enrolments, by province of study and by field of study, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
2b. College graduates by province of study and by field of study, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
3a. College enrolments, by province of study and by gender, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
3b. College graduates, by province of study and by gender, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
4a. College enrolments, by province of study and immigration status, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
4b. College graduates, by province of study and immigration status, annual (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
5a. College enrolments, by province of study and by program level, (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
5b.College graduates, by province of study and by program level, (number), 1992-1993 to 2008-2009
6a. College enrolments, by province of residence and province of study, annual (number), 1992/1993 to 2008-2009
6b. College graduates, by province of residence and province of study, annual (number), 1992 to 2008
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/psis-siep-eng.htm
FTP: /DissFTP//dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Postsecondary Student Information System - psis/data
Thank you.
Divorce in Canada
Question
I've been asked for the most recent divorce rate statistics in Canada. Specifically, what the student needs is
"the number of divorces where a custody order was granted out of total cases involving custody orders, and determining if there are any upward trends in recent years."Divorce statistics seem to stop in 2005. According to the IMDB, the Vital Statistics - Divorce Database is still active, yet the latest data release was Nov 2008. The status of the publication Divorces in Canada (Catalogue no.: 84F0213XWE) is listed as "ongoing/available", yet it too has not been updated since Nov 2008. (How can a publication be listed as an annual and yet not publish for more than two years?) Is there someplace else I should be looking, or is 2005 data the best I can do?
Answer
You are right in indicating that the latest marriage and divorce data available are for 2005 and the publication and Cansim tables will be ready shortly. Afterwards, because of budget contraints, Health Statistics Division will stop producing this publication.
That being said, Health Statistics Division is now working on a project for a client on divorce data for the years 2006 to 2008. There will be a brief announcement in the Daily announcing the availability of these data, likely in April. In the mean time, we will pursue with the Division the possibility of having these tables available to the DLI. We will keep you posted.
For marriage data, you will probably have to go the Provincial Vital Statistics Offices. In doing so, keep in mind that all provinces don't report the same way. For example, for same sex marriage, some provinces will report Spouse 1 and Spouse 2 and will not report sex. It is impossible at this point to get uniform reporting.
I've been asked for the most recent divorce rate statistics in Canada. Specifically, what the student needs is
"the number of divorces where a custody order was granted out of total cases involving custody orders, and determining if there are any upward trends in recent years."Divorce statistics seem to stop in 2005. According to the IMDB, the Vital Statistics - Divorce Database is still active, yet the latest data release was Nov 2008. The status of the publication Divorces in Canada (Catalogue no.: 84F0213XWE) is listed as "ongoing/available", yet it too has not been updated since Nov 2008. (How can a publication be listed as an annual and yet not publish for more than two years?) Is there someplace else I should be looking, or is 2005 data the best I can do?
Answer
You are right in indicating that the latest marriage and divorce data available are for 2005 and the publication and Cansim tables will be ready shortly. Afterwards, because of budget contraints, Health Statistics Division will stop producing this publication.
That being said, Health Statistics Division is now working on a project for a client on divorce data for the years 2006 to 2008. There will be a brief announcement in the Daily announcing the availability of these data, likely in April. In the mean time, we will pursue with the Division the possibility of having these tables available to the DLI. We will keep you posted.
For marriage data, you will probably have to go the Provincial Vital Statistics Offices. In doing so, keep in mind that all provinces don't report the same way. For example, for same sex marriage, some provinces will report Spouse 1 and Spouse 2 and will not report sex. It is impossible at this point to get uniform reporting.
Survey of Drinking Water Plants
Question
A team of researchers studying water quality and “containment feed” models would like to obtain the list of drinking water plants used in the Survey of Drinking Water Plants (survey #5149). Would you be able to indicate whether this is possible – or is there someone else that we should contact?
Answer
We consulted the group responsible for the Survey of Drinking Water Plants and such a list unfortunately is not available. More specifically, they indicated that "At this time we do not have a product that provides information about the physical location of water & wastewater utilities in Canada.". I will send you the coordinates of a research officer the research team can consult if they have any follow up questions related to this request.
A team of researchers studying water quality and “containment feed” models would like to obtain the list of drinking water plants used in the Survey of Drinking Water Plants (survey #5149). Would you be able to indicate whether this is possible – or is there someone else that we should contact?
Answer
We consulted the group responsible for the Survey of Drinking Water Plants and such a list unfortunately is not available. More specifically, they indicated that "At this time we do not have a product that provides information about the physical location of water & wastewater utilities in Canada.". I will send you the coordinates of a research officer the research team can consult if they have any follow up questions related to this request.
Concentration ratios and Herfindahl indexes
Dear DLI Contacts,
In order to prepare for an upcoming discussion with the division that produces concentration ratios and Herfindahl indexes (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/crhi-rcih-eng.htm), we would be interested in information about use of and demand for these products in DLI member institutions (e.g. How would you describe demand for these products in your institution? What type of users request these files? What files would they ideally like to access?).
If you have any information about use or demand for concentration ratios and Herfindahl indexes by your clients, we would be grateful if you could please send me this information by email at marie-claire.lauzon@statcan.gc.ca.
Thank you and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
In order to prepare for an upcoming discussion with the division that produces concentration ratios and Herfindahl indexes (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/crhi-rcih-eng.htm), we would be interested in information about use of and demand for these products in DLI member institutions (e.g. How would you describe demand for these products in your institution? What type of users request these files? What files would they ideally like to access?).
If you have any information about use or demand for concentration ratios and Herfindahl indexes by your clients, we would be grateful if you could please send me this information by email at marie-claire.lauzon@statcan.gc.ca.
Thank you and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
More NGS Questions
Question
We have another NGS question... Any help would be greatly appreciated - here is my student's request:
"I am looking into brain drain, and am interested to see the differences in wage earnings of individuals who moved to the US with how much they would have earned if they stayed back in Canada. My supervisor and I looked into the NGS data and couldn't find the wage variable identifying the individuals who moved to the US and the field of study of those who did move. It'd be great if you could inform me whether these variables are available or not, and the name of the variable"
Answer
Subject-matter specialists in the division that manages the National Graduates Survey (NGS) have provided the following information in response to your student's question. As the variables they list are not available on the NGS 2005 PUMF, the student may wish to see if the RDC analytical file could be used for this project. Data for the variables listed below would also available on a custom basis for a fee.
"Here are some variables that you can use. Not sure if they’re what you’re looking for.
You can only use the information for job held last week. We do have income for 2011 however this does not tell us if respondent lived in the US for 6 months and is now back in Canada.
CIP of program completed in Canada in 2005
PRCIP1
PRCIP2
PRCIP1AG
PRCIP2AG
Respondents who worked last week
LF_Q18 - In what country was this job located?
You might want to exclude those who said OTHER
LF_Q85 - Including tips and commissions, what is your (hourly/daily/weekly/yearly etc.) wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?
LF_Q87 - Is this amount in Canadian or American dollars?
Respondents who have taken programs since graduation in 2005
These questions are important as a respondent might have had a BA in 2005 and now have an MA. This would influence your outcome.
EPCIPAGa
EPCIPAGb
EPCIPAGc
EPCIPAGd
EPCIPAGe
EPCIPAGf
EPCIPAGg
EPCIPa
EPCIPb
EPCIPc
EPCIPd
EPCIPe
EPCIPf
EPCIPg
EP_Q11a
EP_Q11b
EP_Q11c
EP_Q11d
EP_Q11e
EP_Q11f
EP_Q11g
EP_Q16a
EP_Q16b
EP_Q16c
EP_Q16d
EP_Q16e
EP_Q16f
EP_Q16g
EP_Q17a
EP_Q17b
EP_Q17c
EP_Q17d
EP_Q17e
EP_Q17f
EP_Q17g"
I hope that this information is helpful. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
We have another NGS question... Any help would be greatly appreciated - here is my student's request:
"I am looking into brain drain, and am interested to see the differences in wage earnings of individuals who moved to the US with how much they would have earned if they stayed back in Canada. My supervisor and I looked into the NGS data and couldn't find the wage variable identifying the individuals who moved to the US and the field of study of those who did move. It'd be great if you could inform me whether these variables are available or not, and the name of the variable"
Answer
Subject-matter specialists in the division that manages the National Graduates Survey (NGS) have provided the following information in response to your student's question. As the variables they list are not available on the NGS 2005 PUMF, the student may wish to see if the RDC analytical file could be used for this project. Data for the variables listed below would also available on a custom basis for a fee.
"Here are some variables that you can use. Not sure if they’re what you’re looking for.
You can only use the information for job held last week. We do have income for 2011 however this does not tell us if respondent lived in the US for 6 months and is now back in Canada.
CIP of program completed in Canada in 2005
PRCIP1
PRCIP2
PRCIP1AG
PRCIP2AG
Respondents who worked last week
LF_Q18 - In what country was this job located?
You might want to exclude those who said OTHER
LF_Q85 - Including tips and commissions, what is your (hourly/daily/weekly/yearly etc.) wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?
LF_Q87 - Is this amount in Canadian or American dollars?
Respondents who have taken programs since graduation in 2005
These questions are important as a respondent might have had a BA in 2005 and now have an MA. This would influence your outcome.
EPCIPAGa
EPCIPAGb
EPCIPAGc
EPCIPAGd
EPCIPAGe
EPCIPAGf
EPCIPAGg
EPCIPa
EPCIPb
EPCIPc
EPCIPd
EPCIPe
EPCIPf
EPCIPg
EP_Q11a
EP_Q11b
EP_Q11c
EP_Q11d
EP_Q11e
EP_Q11f
EP_Q11g
EP_Q16a
EP_Q16b
EP_Q16c
EP_Q16d
EP_Q16e
EP_Q16f
EP_Q16g
EP_Q17a
EP_Q17b
EP_Q17c
EP_Q17d
EP_Q17e
EP_Q17f
EP_Q17g"
I hope that this information is helpful. If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
1971 Smoking Habits Survey PUMF
We do ask you to permanently remove and destroy the PUMF from the 1971 Smoking Habits Survey that you may have on any system that makes this file accessible to users. The PUMFs from the same survey for 1972 and on-going are ok but not the 1971. I would appreciate your collaboration in this matter. If you know of any users having access or using that file, please advise them not to. We did find problems with the content and it cannot be corrected. This is why we ask you to destroy it. The collection for this survey will only be from 1972. We also have removed this PUMF from the DLI collection.
Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.
Friday, April 1, 2011
New Files on Statistics Canada Nesstar
Hello,
We are pleased to inform you that the following files are now available on the Statistics Canada Nesstar Webview site (http://www62.statcan.ca).
Households and the Environment Survey: Public Use Microdata File - 2009
Anyone can view the metadata for these files on the Statistics Canada Nesstar site. Only DLI Contacts however will be able to access the data files on the site. If you are a DLI Contact and would like to access and manipulate data files on the Statistics Canada Nesstar site, please send an email to dli-idd@statcan.gc.ca to request a password. Please note that the DLI data files available through Nesstar are subject to the DLI license agreement.
We are pleased to inform you that the following files are now available on the Statistics Canada Nesstar Webview site (http://www62.statcan.ca).
Households and the Environment Survey: Public Use Microdata File - 2009
Anyone can view the metadata for these files on the Statistics Canada Nesstar site. Only DLI Contacts however will be able to access the data files on the site. If you are a DLI Contact and would like to access and manipulate data files on the Statistics Canada Nesstar site, please send an email to dli-idd@statcan.gc.ca to request a password. Please note that the DLI data files available through Nesstar are subject to the DLI license agreement.
Average Amount of Screen Time of Children by Province
Question
I'm looking for the average amount of screen time of children by province.
Any suggestions, please?
Answer
The CCHS 2007-2008 public use microdata file includes variables related to Sedentary Activities (SAC) (e.g. number of hours on a computer, playing video games, watching television/videos, etc.), age range variables and province-level variables which could be of interest to your client. Your client may wish to have a look at the survey's documentation and the description of the SAC related variables to determine if they are appropriate for his/her project.
The following Health Reports article includes Canada-level statistics on screen time of children and youth that may be of interest to your client.
Shields, Margot. Overweight and obesity among children and youth. Health Reports. vol. 17 no. 3
Abstract: "More than a quarter - 26% - of 2- to 17-year-olds were overweight or obese in 2004. Low consumption of vegetables and fruit was associated with excess weight among this age group. As screen time (watching TV, playing video games, using a computer) increased, so did the likelihood that young people would be overweight/obese." http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?lang=eng&catno=82-003-X20050039277
The following CANSIM table has provincial data on children's participation in sedentary activities by age group and sex and may also be of interest to your client:
CANSIM Table 105-2005 Children's participation in sedentary activities, in hours per week, by age group and sex, household population aged 12 to 17, Canadian Community Health Survey cycle 2.2, Canada and provinces, occasional
Data on screen time of children may also be available for a fee on a custom basis. If your client wishes to look into this option, we will refer your client to an Account-Executive who can confirm what types of tables could be produced and at what cost.
I hope that this information is helpful. If you have other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
I'm looking for the average amount of screen time of children by province.
Any suggestions, please?
Answer
The CCHS 2007-2008 public use microdata file includes variables related to Sedentary Activities (SAC) (e.g. number of hours on a computer, playing video games, watching television/videos, etc.), age range variables and province-level variables which could be of interest to your client. Your client may wish to have a look at the survey's documentation and the description of the SAC related variables to determine if they are appropriate for his/her project.
The following Health Reports article includes Canada-level statistics on screen time of children and youth that may be of interest to your client.
Shields, Margot. Overweight and obesity among children and youth. Health Reports. vol. 17 no. 3
Abstract: "More than a quarter - 26% - of 2- to 17-year-olds were overweight or obese in 2004. Low consumption of vegetables and fruit was associated with excess weight among this age group. As screen time (watching TV, playing video games, using a computer) increased, so did the likelihood that young people would be overweight/obese." http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?lang=eng&catno=82-003-X20050039277
The following CANSIM table has provincial data on children's participation in sedentary activities by age group and sex and may also be of interest to your client:
CANSIM Table 105-2005 Children's participation in sedentary activities, in hours per week, by age group and sex, household population aged 12 to 17, Canadian Community Health Survey cycle 2.2, Canada and provinces, occasional
Data on screen time of children may also be available for a fee on a custom basis. If your client wishes to look into this option, we will refer your client to an Account-Executive who can confirm what types of tables could be produced and at what cost.
I hope that this information is helpful. If you have other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Historical Provincial GDP
Question
A researcher would like to have provincial GDP for the period 1950-1981 – preferably in quarterly form. Can you direct me to a source for these stats?
Answer
We have looked into your question below and have obtained confirmation that quarterly GDP estimates by province are not available. The division that disseminates provincial GSD estimates provided the following explanation and suggestions in response to your question:
" The Provincial Economic Accounts are only produced on an annual basis and quarterly GDP estimates by province are not available.
Secondly, provincial GDP estimates have been calculated starting with the reference year 1961 and no estimate exists at Statistics Canada prior to that year. It is important to note that the methodologies to derive the provincial estimates for the period 1981 to date are different than those that were used for the period 1961 to 1980. Those differences are explained in the document:
Latest Developments in the Canadian Economic Accounts (www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/13-605-x/2003001/chrono/4066065-eng.htm).
The provincial GDP estimates for the years 1961 to 1981, using the old methodologies, are presented in the catalogue 13-213S. You can also find the 1961 to 1980 estimates in CANSIM table 384-0015."
I hope that this is helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
A researcher would like to have provincial GDP for the period 1950-1981 – preferably in quarterly form. Can you direct me to a source for these stats?
Answer
We have looked into your question below and have obtained confirmation that quarterly GDP estimates by province are not available. The division that disseminates provincial GSD estimates provided the following explanation and suggestions in response to your question:
" The Provincial Economic Accounts are only produced on an annual basis and quarterly GDP estimates by province are not available.
Secondly, provincial GDP estimates have been calculated starting with the reference year 1961 and no estimate exists at Statistics Canada prior to that year. It is important to note that the methodologies to derive the provincial estimates for the period 1981 to date are different than those that were used for the period 1961 to 1980. Those differences are explained in the document:
Latest Developments in the Canadian Economic Accounts (www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/13-605-x/2003001/chrono/4066065-eng.htm).
The provincial GDP estimates for the years 1961 to 1981, using the old methodologies, are presented in the catalogue 13-213S. You can also find the 1961 to 1980 estimates in CANSIM table 384-0015."
I hope that this is helpful. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions.
Acres of Organic Agriculture in Canada
Question
A researcher is wanting “ information on total number of acres of organic agriculture in Canada. “ I have been looking through the 2006 Census of Agriculture DLI tables and can see info on the numbers of farms reporting organic products, but not the numbers of acres cultivated using organic practices. Is this info available?
Answer
I asked our Census of Agriculture contacts about your question and they unfortunately don't have data on acres of organic agriculture in Canada. They explained that while they know what farms declare organic products, they don't know how much of the farm is organic. If a farm operator declares hay and field crops organic products they don't know if all of the field crops are organic or only selected field crops.
You may wish to see if data on this topic are available from other organizations and departments (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for example).
I hope that this confirmation is helpful.
A researcher is wanting “ information on total number of acres of organic agriculture in Canada. “ I have been looking through the 2006 Census of Agriculture DLI tables and can see info on the numbers of farms reporting organic products, but not the numbers of acres cultivated using organic practices. Is this info available?
Answer
I asked our Census of Agriculture contacts about your question and they unfortunately don't have data on acres of organic agriculture in Canada. They explained that while they know what farms declare organic products, they don't know how much of the farm is organic. If a farm operator declares hay and field crops organic products they don't know if all of the field crops are organic or only selected field crops.
You may wish to see if data on this topic are available from other organizations and departments (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for example).
I hope that this confirmation is helpful.
Non-Native Speakers of English and the Law
Question
Any suggestions about data on this topic? I think the person is looking for articles discussing discrimination between police and new immigrants noting that there could be both a language and a cultural barrier.
I've been poking around looking for questions whether people have felt they were discriminated against due to culture or language but seem to be spinning my wheels.
Answer
The Immigrants and Victimization, 2004 issue of the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics Profile Series, 2008 (85F0033MWE2008018) includes a section on Immigrants’ perceptions of the criminal justice system which may be of interest to your client (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=85F0033MWE2008018&lang=eng).
The author draws on the General Social Survey (GSS) cycle 18 (2004) on victimization o your client may also be interested in the GSS cycle 18 and 23 PUMFs that are available through the DLI and which include variables on topics such as language of respondent, contact with police, discrimination and perception.
I hope that this suggestion is helpful.
Any suggestions about data on this topic? I think the person is looking for articles discussing discrimination between police and new immigrants noting that there could be both a language and a cultural barrier.
I've been poking around looking for questions whether people have felt they were discriminated against due to culture or language but seem to be spinning my wheels.
Answer
The Immigrants and Victimization, 2004 issue of the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics Profile Series, 2008 (85F0033MWE2008018) includes a section on Immigrants’ perceptions of the criminal justice system which may be of interest to your client (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=85F0033MWE2008018&lang=eng).
The author draws on the General Social Survey (GSS) cycle 18 (2004) on victimization o your client may also be interested in the GSS cycle 18 and 23 PUMFs that are available through the DLI and which include variables on topics such as language of respondent, contact with police, discrimination and perception.
I hope that this suggestion is helpful.
Updated Products - 1981 Census
1981 Census - French documentation - New version
A new version of the French user guide for the 1981 Census public use microdata file ("Documentation à l'intention des utilisateurs des bandes-échantillon à grande diffusion") is now available on the DLI FTP site. Pages 385 to 388 were missing from the previous version of the French version of this document (pumf1981rcl_f.pdf). These have been added to the revised version (pumf1981rcl_rev2-fra.pdf). The English version has not changed.
FTP: /dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/1981/pumf-1981/Record-Layout/pumf1981rcl_rev2-fra.pdf
Thank you.
A new version of the French user guide for the 1981 Census public use microdata file ("Documentation à l'intention des utilisateurs des bandes-échantillon à grande diffusion") is now available on the DLI FTP site. Pages 385 to 388 were missing from the previous version of the French version of this document (pumf1981rcl_f.pdf). These have been added to the revised version (pumf1981rcl_rev2-fra.pdf). The English version has not changed.
FTP: /dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/1981/pumf-1981/Record-Layout/pumf1981rcl_rev2-fra.pdf
Thank you.
Updated Products - 2001 Census
2001 Census - Files renamed
Please note that the file names of the following topic-based tabulations have been slightly modified on the DLI FTP site. The content of the files has not changed.
- 97f0010xdb01001.zip renamed 97f0010xcb01001.zip
- 97f0010xdb01002.zip renamed 97f0010xcb01002.zip
- 97f0010xdb01003.zip renamed 97f0010xcb01003.zip
FTP:
/dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/2001/Ascii/Topic-Based-Tabulations/ethnocultural-portrait-ascii
/dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/2001/B2020/Topic-Based-Tabulations/ethnocultural-portrait-b2020
Thank you.
Please note that the file names of the following topic-based tabulations have been slightly modified on the DLI FTP site. The content of the files has not changed.
- 97f0010xdb01001.zip renamed 97f0010xcb01001.zip
- 97f0010xdb01002.zip renamed 97f0010xcb01002.zip
- 97f0010xdb01003.zip renamed 97f0010xcb01003.zip
FTP:
/dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/2001/Ascii/Topic-Based-Tabulations/ethnocultural-portrait-ascii
/dli/Census-of-pop_Recens.-pop/2001/B2020/Topic-Based-Tabulations/ethnocultural-portrait-b2020
Thank you.
Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF)
Hello,
We received the following question about the postal code conversion file (PCCF) by email off-list and are sharing it with the dlilist as it may be of interest to other DLI contacts. Thank you.
Question
"I have a question from a medical researcher regarding retired postal codes. Is it possible for individuals to continue using postal codes long after they have been retired? The researcher is working with hospital admitting data and is finding that approximately 6% of the patients' postal codes do not have a match in the corresponding PCCF; this is after the postal codes have been checked for errors. I have sent the researcher a copy of the auxilliary 2005 retired postal codes file which he will check against the missing ones.
Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide with this question."
Answer
"The researcher will want to make sure that the vintage (postal code reference date) of the PCCF issue he/she is using matches the dataset (e.g. if the researcher is looking at individuals admitted in April 2007 and wants 2006 Census geography, the researcher will want to be using the April 2007 PCCF.)
The researcher can also check the retired postal code file to determine if the postal codes that don't have a match in the PCCF have been retired. Based on your message, I think that the researcher is already doing this.
When we asked our geography consultants to advise, they mentioned that "Postal codes do vary, with retirements and “re-births” occurring all the time.". They agreed with the suggestions above and also indicated that "It is important to know WHEN the postal code was recorded in the hospital records, it is possible that upon re-admittance at a later date, the postal code field may not be updated if the street address stayed the same (i.e. the nurse asks, “do you still live at 123 Anystreet in Anyplace, anyProvince”, if the answer is yes, they may not bother to ask, “is your postal code still ANA NAN?”)"
If there are still some issues with some specific postal codes after having checked that the correct issue of the PCCF is being used and that the codes haven't been retired, our geography consultants indicated that they could investigate those specific codes to see if there is anything they can find. I hope that these suggestions are helpful to the researcher. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions."
We received the following question about the postal code conversion file (PCCF) by email off-list and are sharing it with the dlilist as it may be of interest to other DLI contacts. Thank you.
Question
"I have a question from a medical researcher regarding retired postal codes. Is it possible for individuals to continue using postal codes long after they have been retired? The researcher is working with hospital admitting data and is finding that approximately 6% of the patients' postal codes do not have a match in the corresponding PCCF; this is after the postal codes have been checked for errors. I have sent the researcher a copy of the auxilliary 2005 retired postal codes file which he will check against the missing ones.
Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide with this question."
Answer
"The researcher will want to make sure that the vintage (postal code reference date) of the PCCF issue he/she is using matches the dataset (e.g. if the researcher is looking at individuals admitted in April 2007 and wants 2006 Census geography, the researcher will want to be using the April 2007 PCCF.)
The researcher can also check the retired postal code file to determine if the postal codes that don't have a match in the PCCF have been retired. Based on your message, I think that the researcher is already doing this.
When we asked our geography consultants to advise, they mentioned that "Postal codes do vary, with retirements and “re-births” occurring all the time.". They agreed with the suggestions above and also indicated that "It is important to know WHEN the postal code was recorded in the hospital records, it is possible that upon re-admittance at a later date, the postal code field may not be updated if the street address stayed the same (i.e. the nurse asks, “do you still live at 123 Anystreet in Anyplace, anyProvince”, if the answer is yes, they may not bother to ask, “is your postal code still ANA NAN?”)"
If there are still some issues with some specific postal codes after having checked that the correct issue of the PCCF is being used and that the codes haven't been retired, our geography consultants indicated that they could investigate those specific codes to see if there is anything they can find. I hope that these suggestions are helpful to the researcher. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any other questions."
2006 FSA Boundary Files
Question
Are the 2006 FSA boundary files included in the dbf files on the DLI web site, or are they somewhere else?
Answer
DLI geography files are not available on the DLI website but you can download them from the DLI FTP site (stcftp.statcan.ca).
To access the 2006 FSA boundary files:
1) Access the DLI FTP site and go to /Geography-Géographie/2006/spatial-info_dinfo-spatiale/
2) Select ArcInfo or MapInfo depending on your user's preference
3) Select dbf (Digital Boundary File) or cbf (Cartographic Boundary File) depending on your user's preference. For a brief description of the two types, see http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/guide-trousse/guide-trousse/toc-tdm/3000277-eng.htm#geo.
4) Select National
5) Select FSA-RTA. There will be two files in this directory, one English "_e.zip" and one French "_f.zip"
If you have any problems connecting to the FTP site or downloading the files, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Are the 2006 FSA boundary files included in the dbf files on the DLI web site, or are they somewhere else?
Answer
DLI geography files are not available on the DLI website but you can download them from the DLI FTP site (stcftp.statcan.ca).
To access the 2006 FSA boundary files:
1) Access the DLI FTP site and go to /Geography-Géographie/2006/spatial-info_dinfo-spatiale/
2) Select ArcInfo or MapInfo depending on your user's preference
3) Select dbf (Digital Boundary File) or cbf (Cartographic Boundary File) depending on your user's preference. For a brief description of the two types, see http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/guide-trousse/guide-trousse/toc-tdm/3000277-eng.htm#geo.
4) Select National
5) Select FSA-RTA. There will be two files in this directory, one English "_e.zip" and one French "_f.zip"
If you have any problems connecting to the FTP site or downloading the files, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Population Projections by CSD
Question
Are population projections available at the level of CSD similar to the one at the level of province (CANSIM 0520005)? I am looking specifically for the CSD of Weyburn, SK.
Answer
Unfortunately, CSD level population projections are not available from Statistics Canada at this time. The division that produces population projections hopes to strengthen its capacity to do these projections, but these won't be possible in the near future.
Additional Information
I don't know about Saskatchewan but in British Columbia it's the provincial government that publishes population projections for municipalities and regions.
Are population projections available at the level of CSD similar to the one at the level of province (CANSIM 0520005)? I am looking specifically for the CSD of Weyburn, SK.
Answer
Unfortunately, CSD level population projections are not available from Statistics Canada at this time. The division that produces population projections hopes to strengthen its capacity to do these projections, but these won't be possible in the near future.
Additional Information
I don't know about Saskatchewan but in British Columbia it's the provincial government that publishes population projections for municipalities and regions.
Release of Mobile Version of the 2006 Census Community Profiles (Statistics Canada’s ‘Stay connected’ Release)
March 30, 2011 Release of the Mobile Version of the 2006 Census Community profiles (part of Statistics Canada's 'Stay connected' Release)
As part of Statistics Canada's release today of the new 'Stay connected' web module, the 2011 Census Dissemination Project is pleased to announce the official release of a condensed, mobile version of the 2006 Census Community profiles.
The 'Stay connected' module is promoting new media tools to provide access to relevant, accurate and timely statistical information. By pointing their mobile browser to ‘m.statcan.gc.ca’,
users will have access to the Mobile site sub-module which provides the latest information from Statistics Canada's The Daily, Latest indicators, Summary tables and a condensed, mobile version of the 2006 Census Community Profiles.
Thank you.
As part of Statistics Canada's release today of the new 'Stay connected' web module, the 2011 Census Dissemination Project is pleased to announce the official release of a condensed, mobile version of the 2006 Census Community profiles.
The 'Stay connected' module is promoting new media tools to provide access to relevant, accurate and timely statistical information. By pointing their mobile browser to ‘m.statcan.gc.ca’,
users will have access to the Mobile site sub-module which provides the latest information from Statistics Canada's The Daily, Latest indicators, Summary tables and a condensed, mobile version of the 2006 Census Community Profiles.
Thank you.
2006 Census Hierarchical File
Question
Will the 2006 Census Hierarchical File be released in April?
Answer
The tentative release date for the 2006 Census Public Use Microdata File Hierarchical File is May 2, 2011. The DLI unit will be receiving a copy of the PUMF on the day of its release and we will be sending out an announcement as soon as it is available for download on the DLI FTP site.
Will the 2006 Census Hierarchical File be released in April?
Answer
The tentative release date for the 2006 Census Public Use Microdata File Hierarchical File is May 2, 2011. The DLI unit will be receiving a copy of the PUMF on the day of its release and we will be sending out an announcement as soon as it is available for download on the DLI FTP site.
Updated Products - PCCF+ Version 5H - Revised Files
Postal Code Conversion File Plus (PCCF+) - version 5H - Revised files
Revised files for PCCF+ Version 5H have been added to the DLI FTP and website. Please delete the previous versions of the files and replace them with the revised files.
The revised files contain corrections for errors in PCCF+ Version 5H. Our contacts for this product indicated that the errors "mainly affected coding in British Columbia, and rarely affected coding in Ontario and Quebec. The four main SAS programs (GEORES5H.SAS, GEOINS5H.SAS, R5HOLD.SAS, I5HOLD.SAS) were modified, and the modified versions of the postal code population weight files (WCFUDUPS.CAN and WCFPOINT.CAN) were also corrected."
- pccf5h-fccp5h-can.zip replaced by pccf5h-fccp5h-can-ver2.zip
- geoins5h.sas replaced by geoins5h-ver2.sas
- geores5h.sas replaced by geores5h-ver2.sas
- i5hold.sas replaced by i5hold-ver2.sas
- r5hold.sas replaced by r5hold-ver2.sas
- pccf1010.wcfpoint.can replaced by pccf1010.wcfpoint-ver2.can
- pccf1010.wcfudups.can replaced by pccf1010.wcfudups-ver2.can
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/health-sante-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI Coll._Other prod/Health - PCCF+/pccf5h-fccp5h-can/pccf5h-fccp5h-can-ver2.zip
Thank you.
Revised files for PCCF+ Version 5H have been added to the DLI FTP and website. Please delete the previous versions of the files and replace them with the revised files.
The revised files contain corrections for errors in PCCF+ Version 5H. Our contacts for this product indicated that the errors "mainly affected coding in British Columbia, and rarely affected coding in Ontario and Quebec. The four main SAS programs (GEORES5H.SAS, GEOINS5H.SAS, R5HOLD.SAS, I5HOLD.SAS) were modified, and the modified versions of the postal code population weight files (WCFUDUPS.CAN and WCFPOINT.CAN) were also corrected."
- pccf5h-fccp5h-can.zip replaced by pccf5h-fccp5h-can-ver2.zip
- geoins5h.sas replaced by geoins5h-ver2.sas
- geores5h.sas replaced by geores5h-ver2.sas
- i5hold.sas replaced by i5hold-ver2.sas
- r5hold.sas replaced by r5hold-ver2.sas
- pccf1010.wcfpoint.can replaced by pccf1010.wcfpoint-ver2.can
- pccf1010.wcfudups.can replaced by pccf1010.wcfudups-ver2.can
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/health-sante-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI Coll._Other prod/Health - PCCF+/pccf5h-fccp5h-can/pccf5h-fccp5h-can-ver2.zip
Thank you.
Financial Management System
Question
We have a researcher looking for the most recent data on the Financial Management System (FMS), for fiscal years ending March 31. This is a terminated series in CANSIM 385-0022 and the data are annual. The researcher would like to know if there is any way to get quarterly numbers.
Answer
The author division has indicated that all of the series on an FMS basis are terminated since June 2009 and that there was no quarterly series for these data. If the researcher provides the author division with a more detailed description of the data they need, the division has indicated that they might be able to provide recommendations. I will send you the contact details of the person the researcher should contact if he/she wishes to look into this further.
We have a researcher looking for the most recent data on the Financial Management System (FMS), for fiscal years ending March 31. This is a terminated series in CANSIM 385-0022 and the data are annual. The researcher would like to know if there is any way to get quarterly numbers.
Answer
The author division has indicated that all of the series on an FMS basis are terminated since June 2009 and that there was no quarterly series for these data. If the researcher provides the author division with a more detailed description of the data they need, the division has indicated that they might be able to provide recommendations. I will send you the contact details of the person the researcher should contact if he/she wishes to look into this further.
Updated Products - LFS
Labour Force Survey (LFS) – February 2011
LFS data for February 2011 are now available on the DLI FTP site and website.
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/lfs-epa/lfs-epa1976-xxxx-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Labour Force Survey - lfs/1976-2011/data/micro2011-02.zip
Thank you.
LFS data for February 2011 are now available on the DLI FTP site and website.
WEB: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dli-ild/data-donnees/ftp/lfs-epa/lfs-epa1976-xxxx-eng.htm
FTP: /dli/DLI-Collection_Other-Products/Labour Force Survey - lfs/1976-2011/data/micro2011-02.zip
Thank you.
National Graduates Survey
Question
Good afternoon everyone!
Can someone please confirm that the name of the Institution for the respondents in NGS exists in the Master Files? I have a Graduate student looking to apply for RDC access but needs to know whether she will be able to identify the educational institutions in the file? Also would it be possible to obtain a copy of the questionnaire for the Master Files? The questionnaire that we have access to states that it is the "Release Questionnaire" which leads me to believe it is the questionnaire that links to our PUMF files.
Answer
Our education contacts have confirmed that it is not possible to identify the institution on the NGS Master file and that there is only one questionnaire (which is the same for the PUMF and the master file). They sent me one as an example and it also includes the expression "Release Questionnaire".
Additional Question
I have to admit that this is a bit shocking - I thought for sure we'd be able to identify institutions. So I have to ask is there any geographic identifiers in the Master file? I don't see any in the PUMF.
Answer
The author division has indicated that the analytical file includes a provincial level geographic identifier.
Good afternoon everyone!
Can someone please confirm that the name of the Institution for the respondents in NGS exists in the Master Files? I have a Graduate student looking to apply for RDC access but needs to know whether she will be able to identify the educational institutions in the file? Also would it be possible to obtain a copy of the questionnaire for the Master Files? The questionnaire that we have access to states that it is the "Release Questionnaire" which leads me to believe it is the questionnaire that links to our PUMF files.
Answer
Our education contacts have confirmed that it is not possible to identify the institution on the NGS Master file and that there is only one questionnaire (which is the same for the PUMF and the master file). They sent me one as an example and it also includes the expression "Release Questionnaire".
Additional Question
I have to admit that this is a bit shocking - I thought for sure we'd be able to identify institutions. So I have to ask is there any geographic identifiers in the Master file? I don't see any in the PUMF.
Answer
The author division has indicated that the analytical file includes a provincial level geographic identifier.
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