Individual Remittances outside of Canada

Question:
Looking for some advice from the group here.  I have a research team who is looking for data on money sent to other countries as gifts, ideally at the individual level but aggregated would be okay.    Immigration and/or citizenship status is critical here

The SHS has a question on this, with its variable (MC_Q020) in the master file but also grouped into MG001 in the PUMF.   Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like immigration status/place-of-birth/citizenship is asked within the SHS.   (Please correct me if I’m wrong, though!)

Can anyone suggest a potential way forward for the researcher via an existing alternate dataset?   The 2013 GSS (Giving) has the socioeconomic variables but no variables on giving to people/org’s outside of Canada itself.

Answer:
This is an interesting report published by Statistics Canada.  Study on International Money Transfers. There are information about remittances as gifts, as percentages, broken down by region and countries. 
URL : https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-657-x/89-657-x2019007-eng.pdf

RTRA Extracts for SHS 2016

Question:
A few months ago, it was reported on this list that the U of Ottawa was doing RTRA extracts from SHS 2016, and would make the tables available to others.  Does anyone have any information on how this is going?

As I promised a few months ago, I am going to send the subject division cookies,  when they finally release a new SHS PUMF.

Answer:
We have completed considerable work on the RTRA SHS extracts but we are understanding now why StatCan dropped these as it involves considerable custom programming for the sheer volume of expenditure &/or equipment classes.  It is important to us to document our work and perhaps share it back with StatCan.

Can you tell [us] what expenditure or equipment classes you need and any breakdowns by province, some CMAs or major household and dwelling variables?  We can research specifics and will get back to you on list with the follow-up details.

One additional point is that the latest SHS year in RTRA is 2015.  Will that suit your needs? 

We will also ask StatCan to verify if / when 2016 will be made available.

Uniform Crime Reporting Survey PUMF

Question:
I’ve been asked if there is a PUMF for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.  I don’t think so, as I’ve been through the EFT and Nesstar and don’t see anything, but figured I should double-check with the experts.

Answer:
You are correct – unfortunately a PUMF has not been created for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey.

Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2015 PUMF Release Date

Question:
Do we think the CCHS PUMF for 2015-16 will be released this month?  Keen researchers are looking forward to it.

Answer:
The Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) – Annual Component 2015-2016 PUMF is expected to be released sometime in November 2018.

More information about the tentative release date of DLI products can be found on the following webpage: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/dli/prod_date. 

General Social Survey (GSS) -- Availability of Cycle 30, 2016

Question:
A researcher is interested in obtaining the PUMF for the General Social Survey (2016). It doesn’t appear to be on NESSTAR or the DLI-EFT site and I don’t see an indication of a release date on the DLI web page. Is there an estimate of when this might be available?

Answer:
The General Social Survey - Canadians at Work and Home (GSS) 2016 (Cycle 30) is available on the EFT.  Please see attached for a copy of the notice sent to the listserv in this regard. The survey is not yet available on Nesstar Webview. Another notice will be sent to the listserv once it is made available on that platform. 

Most Recent CCHS

Question:
I've had an inquiry as to the date of availability of the CCHS 2017 released on June 26 2018. Any ideas?

Answer:
The Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) – Annual Component 2015-2016 PUMF is expected to be released sometime in November 2018. We are inquiring with subject matter in regards to the CCHS 2017.

Seeing as the CCHS 2015-2016 PUMF is still pending it’s November 2018 release, subject matter is currently unable to provide a tentative release date for the CCHS 2016-2017 PUMF. However, this information will be updated on our tentative release dates of DLI products page (http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/dli/prod_date) as it becomes available. 

PUMF for 2016 Survey of Financial Security

Question:
Is there a PUMF available for the 2016 Survey of Financial Security?  Nesstar had up to 2012.

Answer:
The Survey of Financial Security (SFS) 2016 is available on the EFT at the following location: 

EFT: /MAD_PUMF_FMGD_DAM/Root/2620_SFS_ESF/2016

The survey is currently in queue for DDI coding and is not yet available on Nesstar Webview. A notice will be sent to the community once it becomes available on this platform.

PUMF for Canadian Disability Survey

Question:
I know that there was a decision not to have a PUMF for the CSD 2012.

What is the decision for the CSD 2017? Is there any chance that there will be a PUMF for the CSD 2012 – will they be reconsidering this decision?

Also, do you know when we will be receiving CANSIM tables for the CSD 2017?

Answer:
We have received the following response from subject matter regarding your inquiry:

“Unfortunately, there will be no PUMF for 2017 or 2012.  There will be 8 or 9 CSD 2017 data tables (no longer called CANSIM tables) released on November 28, 2018 (CSD release day) and we are exploring other potential data tables for later release.”

We have made them aware that there is interest for a PUMF so we’ll keep pursuing that avenue.

Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces

Question:
A) Will there be a PUMF for Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces? I know that you can get data from the RDCs.

B) A related question – can DLI put together a list of surveys indicating whether or not there is a pumf for that particular survey, and if not, where can we access the data, if it is possible. This would save us and our clients a lot of time.

Answer:
A)The subject matter area responsible has informed us that there are no plans to develop a PUMF for the Survey on Sexual Misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (SSMCAF). It seems the data will only be made available through the RDCs. However, we have ensured that the team is aware of the level of interest.

B) Members of the DLI community have access to a listing of all DLI products. Also, on the EFT safe (MAD_PUMF_FMGD_DAM) there is a readme excel file that lists all PUMFs available in the DLI. All PUMFs have an associated master file. A listing of all master files available in the RDCs can be found at the data available in the RDCs page.

Canadian Forces Surveys

Question:
Do we have access to the following Statistics Canada surveys, and particularly the raw data-sets?

• Canadian Forces Mental Health Survey (CFMHS), released 2014
• Life After Service Survey (LASS), released 2017
• Canadian Armed Forces Transition and Well-being Survey (CAFTWS), released 2018

Answer:

Unfortunately, there are no PUMFs available for any of these files.

As you’ve mentioned, all three are available via the RDC program. However, two of them are also available via RTRA.

• Canadian Forces Mental Health Survey (CFMHS)
• CFMHS 2013
• Life After Service Survey (LASS)
• LASS 2013

If you would like more information or have any questions about the RTRA application process and guidelines, please contact statcan.madrtra-damadtr.statcan@canada.ca and we will be happy to assist.

CTADS 2017 PUMF Availabilty

Question:
A researcher is interested in when the PUMF will be available for the 2017 version of the Canadian Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs Survey (CTADS).

Given that the data release for the 2015 version was November 2016, I expect that it won’t be until the Fall, but would like to have an official response.

Answer:
Subject matter has informed us that the CTADS 2017 PUMF will be released in the Fall of 2018. Likely sometime in early November, but the date has yet to be confirmed. 

Most current SHS PUMF

Question
Is the PUMF for the 2015 SHS available? I’m finding loads of tables, and Nesstar has the 2009 PUMF, but that’s all I’m seeing.

Followup
I last asked this question in March. The SHS was revised and changed in 2010. No PUMF has been done since the revision. We keep asking but the author division has not had the resources to produce a PUMF.

We will keep making the case that even doing a PUMF every couple of years would be a huge benefit from or this very important and heavily used survey.

Answer
Unfortunately the last PUMF produced for this survey was in 2009, but I have passed this thread along to the author division and I’ve asked them whether they have any news on releasing a PUMF. Unfortunately there is no plan yet in the decision to produce a SHS PUMF. The more recent data remains the SHS PUMF 2009. As Peter said, we’ll continue to make the case for a PUMF to be produced and highlight its importance in the data community.

Industrial Water Survey (IWS): any PUMF access?

Question
I have a University of Toronto researcher who is interested in data obtained through the Industrial Water Survey (IWS).

She has looked at several CANSIM tables (I have the numbers)  that are using data from the IWS, but the tables do not provide enough detail for her either at the geographic level nor at the manufacturing subsector level. She is also looking for further breakdowns related  to water acquisition and public utilities costs.

I don’t see the IWS listed as a DLI product. Would it still be possible to get access to a IWS PUMF through DLI, or should the researcher contact Statistics Canada directly?

Answer
I received a reply from subject matter. It appears your client [has two] ways forward - Custom tabulation or application through the Canadian Centre for Data Development and Economic Research (CDER) 

If they are interested in custom tables it would help to have a clear understanding of the specific dimensions for the data request (e.g., what level of NAICS and geography) along with a list of variables. I’m assuming by the reference to the manufacturing subsector that the client is only interested in the manufacturing industry, is that correct?  I can pass this information off to subject matter for an estimate.

Should they wish to pursue access through CDER, they would be subject to CDER’s research application process and be expected access the files onsite at Statistics Canada head office. More information can be found here: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/cder/prop

Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (SEPR)

Question

Will there be a PUMF for the Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience (SEPR)?

Answer

We checked with subject matter on this and verified that there is NOT a PUMF available for the SEPR but data should be available through the NDR.

Accessing the CIHI Continuing Care Reporting System (CCRS) Database 2014-15

Question
The tables for the following surveys are available. Do you know if it is possible to get PUMFs for 

CCRS Profile of Residents in Continuing Care Facilities 2014-15 (and other years).Residential Long-Term Care Financial Data Tables report (most recent online available is 2013).

Answer

We have received a reply back from CIHI regarding this request, and they have sent us the following link: https://www.cihi.ca/en/data-and-standards/access-data#_3. CCRS data (aggregate or record level) can be accessed through the data request process.

Public Service Employee Survey

Question

A PhD student is inquiring about the availability of the Public Service Employee Survey (PSES) through DLI. We have access to several cycles, the most recent being 2008. Is there a plan to produce a public file for the 2011 and 2014 cycles? I did not find anything on the listserv about this survey.

Answer

They did not create a PUMF for 2011. Detailed aggregate tables were released in the Open Data portal. The microdata file is available in the RDCs. For 2014, subject matter was looking at once again creating a PUMF, pending resources. Chris will follow up with subject matter to confirm. Once again detailed aggregate tables were released in the Open Data portal and the masterfile will be available in the RDCs.

GSS on Giving, Volunteering and Participating - Release Date

Question

I have a student looking for the PUMF for the 2013 General Social Survey (GSS) on Giving, Volunteering and Participating. Is it forthcoming or am I missing something?

Answer

Please see the Tentative Release dates for DLI Products <http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/dli/prod_date>

Product: General Social Survey - Social Identity (SI) Cycle 27 PUMF
Expected date of release: May 2015
Information updated on: February 2015

Product: General Social Survey – Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GVP) Cycle 27 PUMF
Expected date of release: June 2015
Information updated on: February 2015

Canadian Financial Capability Survey PUMF

Question

When will we be receiving the Canadian Financial Capability Survey: Public use microdata file <http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/150323/dq150323d-eng.htm?cmp=mstatcan>?

Answer

We received the files this morning. Before we release them on the EFT, we perform some quality checks, including validating the syntax cards, running it through a verification tool, renaming the files as per the FTP naming convention. The Data Coordinator is working on the staging of the files now, and it should be released soon, we will send an announcement upon release.

Survey of Innovation and Business Strategy

Question

Is there a PUMF or any other information available for the “Survey of Innovation and Business Strategy,” which was last released in 2010. I have a researcher looking for any data she can get on business innovation. There are a few tables on the Statcan, but is there anything else?

Answer

We typically only have access to aggregate data for Business Surveys. It is accessible through The Canadian Centre for Data Development and Economic Research (CDER). CDER is located within Statistics Canada's Ottawa facilities on the 18th Floor of the R.H. Coats Building. Access to Statistics Canada's holdings of business microdata is available only at this facility. A prospective researcher must submit a project proposal to CDER following the process outlined in the CDER application process and guidelines. Only research-oriented projects can be undertaken at CDER. Alternative access to the data would be to request a custom tab from the subject matter divisions.

National Graduates Survey 2000

Question

DLI has the NGS follow-up survey; class of 2000, but not the NGS 2000?

Why is this?

Thanks. We've had a request for it.

Answer

The DLI collection includes a public use microdata file (PUMF) for the Follow-up of Graduates Survey - Class of 2000 but we don't have one for the National Graduate Survey (NGS) - class of 2000 as a PUMF wasn't produced for the National Graduate Survey (NGS) - class of 2000. We asked our education contacts about this and they explained that "It was decided to produce one PUMF for the class of 2000 that included both the NGS and the FOG in order to produce a more comprehensive PUMF for the FOG-Class of 2000. If a NGS PUMF were to have been released it would have reduced significantly the breadth of information that was released on the FOG."