The Canadian Population Health Initiative (CPHI) of the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is pleased to release Urban Physical Environments and Health Inequalities: A Scoping Review of Interventions, the second report in a two-part series focused on urban physical environments. The first report in the series, Urban Physical Environments and Health Inequalities, presented analyses on outdoor air pollution and heat extremes and their relationship to socio-economic status and health. In the second report, we explore interventions in urban physical environments and their potential to mitigate health inequalities.
The first section of the report showcases a range of interventions and their respective characteristics, with a particular emphasis on the state of evaluation of the interventions found during our scoping efforts. In the second section, we introduce a framework that clarifies the components of an equity lens and look at how the concept of equity has been integrated into various interventions. This framework will be useful to those who want to enrich their understanding of equity as a concept and to those who are interested in building equity into activities intended to improve health and urban physical environments.
The report can be downloaded at the following link: here.
Friday, March 9, 2012
2011 Census Population and Dwelling Counts
The 2011 Census Dissemination Project is pleased to announce the official release of the 2011 Census population and dwelling counts.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012, sees the official release, via the Internet, of the first data from the 2011 Census, covering the population and dwelling counts. All standard products are available free of charge.
This release presents the population counts, counts for total private dwellings and counts for private dwellings occupied by usual residents. The levels of geography vary amongst the expansive list of products being released. Coverage ranges from Canada, provinces and territories down to the dissemination block. Information is also available for land area, population density; population rank and percentage change from 2006.
These data can be accessed through a variety of gateways:
Users can enter through The Daily.
- Users can click on the Census button at the top of the right-hand navigation bar of the Statistics Canada website home page (enter through the various rotating postings within 'Census news') or directly from the variety of links and feature buttons on the 2011 Census web module home page.
Information within the web module is organized into broad display/product categories, featuring: by topic, data products, analytical products, reference materials and geography.
By topic offers links to the comprehensive suite of 2011 Census standard products associated with each of the 2011 Census releases beginning with the 2011 Census population and dwelling counts.
Data products offer population and dwelling counts for a wide range of standard geographic areas, available either in the Population and Dwelling Count Highlight Tables, 2011 Census or in the Census Profile. The Visual Census facilitates the analysis and comparison of the changing demographic and socio composition of selected geographic areas across Canada through graphs and charts. The new Census Data Navigator allows the user to navigate through Canada, provinces, territories, census divisions and census subdivisions to obtain population and dwelling counts from the 2011 Census.
Analytical products offer links to the analytical document (The Canadian Population in 2011: Population Counts and Growth) and the three Census in Brief articles (Population growth in Canada: From 1851 to 2061, Canada's rural population since 1851 and The census: A tool for planning at the local level). A new analytical product called Focus on Geography Series also provides data and highlights on key topics found in the 2011 Census analytical document and Census in Brief articles for various levels of geography.
Reference materials cover various aspects of the census and are intended to support the use of census data. Specifically, Reference products include: Census Dictionary (geography portion for now), Overview of the Census, Preview of Census Products and Services, along with additional reference information. The link to the Results of the 92-year question provides the results from the 2011 Census where Canadians were provided with the opportunity to make an informed decision about the release of their name-identified census information. The Statistics Act permits name-identified census information to be transferred to Library and Archives Canada and made publicly available after 92 years, in other words, in the year 2103.
Geography offers links to the 2011 Census geographic products: Maps (reference maps, thematic maps, GeoSearch); reference documents (Catalogue, Illustrated Glossary, Reference guides, Interim List of Changes, Working papers); Spatial information products (Road Network File, Boundary files) and Attribute information products (GeoSuite, Geographic Attribute File, Correspondence files).
The 2011 Census web module home page also promotes/presents:
Direct access to the Census Profile for major cities in each province and territory.
- 'Did you know...' highlights for the release (based on the analytical document).
- Summary table of the 2011 Census population and dwelling counts for Canada, provinces and territories (right-hand side bar).
- Feature buttons for direct links to some key products and to the 'Chat with an expert' module announcing the live chat session with a demography expert on February 13, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST.
- Video centre – contains the 'Population and Dwelling Counts – Highlights' video presentation.
- Stay connected – links to Statistics Canada's social media initiatives including the mobile version of the Census Profile.
Demographic Information for Edmonton-Ellerslie Riding
Question
A researcher is looking for demographic information on the residents living in the riding of Edmonton-Ellerslie. Edmonton-Ellerslie is a riding which is represented within the Alberta provincial government. A map of it can be found here: http://www.elections.ab.ca/public%20website/files/maps/ED33_EDMONTON_ELLERSLIE_400.pdf
They are interested in knowing the residents' demograpics (e.g. income, ethnic background, average age, etc.).
Answer
This is a Provincial Riding. Here's a link to a PED (Provincial Electoral District) Profile for Alberta based on the 2006 census results. http://www.finance.alberta.ca/aboutalberta/ped_profiles/2008_profiles/2008%20All%20PED%20Summaries.pdf
Of note, BCStats does the same for the provincial ridings ahead of elections. http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/StatisticsBySubject/Census/2006Census/ProvincialElectoralDistricts.aspx
A researcher is looking for demographic information on the residents living in the riding of Edmonton-Ellerslie. Edmonton-Ellerslie is a riding which is represented within the Alberta provincial government. A map of it can be found here: http://www.elections.ab.ca/public%20website/files/maps/ED33_EDMONTON_ELLERSLIE_400.pdf
They are interested in knowing the residents' demograpics (e.g. income, ethnic background, average age, etc.).
Answer
This is a Provincial Riding. Here's a link to a PED (Provincial Electoral District) Profile for Alberta based on the 2006 census results. http://www.finance.alberta.ca/aboutalberta/ped_profiles/2008_profiles/2008%20All%20PED%20Summaries.pdf
Of note, BCStats does the same for the provincial ridings ahead of elections. http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/StatisticsBySubject/Census/2006Census/ProvincialElectoralDistricts.aspx
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Defining Rural
Question
A researcher is trying to define "Rural" using a Statistics Canada definition that will work in rural and northern areas. Any suggestions?
Answer
A Statistics Canada document that may be of assistance is “Definitions of Rural”; it provides alternative definitions for “rural”.
It is available at http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/21-601-m/2002061/4224867-eng.pdf
A researcher is trying to define "Rural" using a Statistics Canada definition that will work in rural and northern areas. Any suggestions?
Answer
A Statistics Canada document that may be of assistance is “Definitions of Rural”; it provides alternative definitions for “rural”.
It is available at http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/21-601-m/2002061/4224867-eng.pdf
Census Tract Profiles for 1951
Question
Is it possible to locate the CT profiles of Toronto for the 1951 Census in electronic format?
Answer
Is it possible to locate the CT profiles of Toronto for the 1951 Census in electronic format?
Answer
Here is a link to the .pdf scan of the 1951 Profile Series for Toronto at the CT level: http://prod.library.utoronto.ca:8090/datalib/data/cc51/cc51pr_toronto.pdf.
.csv's of these Toronto tables are expected to be released in the near future.
Monday, February 6, 2012
ACMLA Call for papers
The ACMLA Conference Program Committee invites professionals, students and others from academia, libraries, archives, government or other organizations dealing with maps, GIS and cartographic materials to submit proposals for the 2012 Annual ACMLA Conference taking place in Toronto, June 12-15, 2012. Proposals for presentations in a variety of formats including papers, posters, round table discussions and workshops are welcome.
The main theme for CARTO 2012 is:
A Journey Through a Changing Landscape
We live and work in a dynamic environment that forces us to adapt rapidly and plan strategically for the future. How can our past help us prepare for the future? What projects and collaborations have helped us stay relevant? How can we communicate our value to the academic community and society at large?
Date: Tuesday, June 12 to Friday, June 15, 2012
Place: Toronto
Hosted by: Ryerson University
Papers and posters based on original research on any of the topics listed below are welcome. All presenters must submit an abstract electronically (in either English or French) of 250 words or less. Send your proposals to: programme@acmla.org by March 2nd, 2012.
Suggested topics include:
Individuals wishing to organize special sessions on a topic with invited speakers, joint sessions, or specific workshops should contact the Program Committee: programme@acmla.org.
Authors are responsible for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors. The time for each oral presentation will be approximately 20 minutes, which includes discussion and questions.
For any questions, suggestions or comments please contact Dana Craig (dcraig@yorku.ca) or Janina Mueller (janina.mueller@utoronto.ca).
The main theme for CARTO 2012 is:
A Journey Through a Changing Landscape
We live and work in a dynamic environment that forces us to adapt rapidly and plan strategically for the future. How can our past help us prepare for the future? What projects and collaborations have helped us stay relevant? How can we communicate our value to the academic community and society at large?
Date: Tuesday, June 12 to Friday, June 15, 2012
Place: Toronto
Hosted by: Ryerson University
Papers and posters based on original research on any of the topics listed below are welcome. All presenters must submit an abstract electronically (in either English or French) of 250 words or less. Send your proposals to: programme@acmla.org by March 2nd, 2012.
Suggested topics include:
- Map and GIS librarianship within academic librarianship
- Historical maps and GIS
- Partnerships, collaborations and networking
- Professional development and continuing education
- Archiving, preservation and digitization
- Spatial information literacy and instruction
- Metadata and cataloguing
- Acquisition of digital and paper material
- Open source and open data
- Emerging technologies
- Teaching and learning innovations
- The current state of our paper map and digital collections
- Web mapping and cartographic tools
Individuals wishing to organize special sessions on a topic with invited speakers, joint sessions, or specific workshops should contact the Program Committee: programme@acmla.org.
Authors are responsible for spelling, grammar, and typographical errors. The time for each oral presentation will be approximately 20 minutes, which includes discussion and questions.
For any questions, suggestions or comments please contact Dana Craig (dcraig@yorku.ca) or Janina Mueller (janina.mueller@utoronto.ca).
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
February: New Release Notifications
We are pleased to inform you of upcoming releases from Statistics Canada using Health Statistics data.
On February 9, Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database: Annual Report will be available.
This annual report presents national data on the deaths investigated by Coroners and Medical Examiners (C/ME). These deaths are examined based on their type - natural, accidental, suicide, homicide or undetermined. On the day of release, please follow the link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?lang=eng&catno=82-214-X.
On February 16, Health Reports will publish:
Assessment of validity of self-reported smoking status
This study compares estimates of the prevalence of cigarette smoking based on self-report with estimates based on urinary cotinine concentrations. The data are from the 2007 to 2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey, which included self-reported smoking status and the first nationally representative measures of urinary cotinine.
The health of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children under age 6
This study examines parent-/guardian-reported data about the general health, chronic conditions and physical limitations of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children younger than age 6. The data are from the 2006 Aboriginal Children’s Survey.
On the day of release, please follow the Daily link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dai-quo/index-eng.htm or the Health Reports catalogue link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=82-003-X&lang=eng.
On January 23, 2012, Canadian Social Trends published:
Profile of seniors’ transportation habits. This article examines various issues related to seniors’ access to transportation and to a vehicle. The first part focuses on determining which seniors have a driver’s licence and drive a car, including those with the weakest visual, auditory, motor and cognitive faculties. The second part of the article describes seniors’ main forms of transportation other than driving a car. The last part examines the impact of seniors’ main form of transportation on their level of social participation.
Please follow the link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-008-x/11-008-x2012001-eng.htm.
For more information on Health products available at Statistics Canada, please visit our website at Health in Canada.
On February 9, Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Database: Annual Report will be available.
This annual report presents national data on the deaths investigated by Coroners and Medical Examiners (C/ME). These deaths are examined based on their type - natural, accidental, suicide, homicide or undetermined. On the day of release, please follow the link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?lang=eng&catno=82-214-X.
On February 16, Health Reports will publish:
Assessment of validity of self-reported smoking status
This study compares estimates of the prevalence of cigarette smoking based on self-report with estimates based on urinary cotinine concentrations. The data are from the 2007 to 2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey, which included self-reported smoking status and the first nationally representative measures of urinary cotinine.
The health of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children under age 6
This study examines parent-/guardian-reported data about the general health, chronic conditions and physical limitations of First Nations children living off reserve and Métis children younger than age 6. The data are from the 2006 Aboriginal Children’s Survey.
On the day of release, please follow the Daily link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dai-quo/index-eng.htm or the Health Reports catalogue link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?catno=82-003-X&lang=eng.
On January 23, 2012, Canadian Social Trends published:
Profile of seniors’ transportation habits. This article examines various issues related to seniors’ access to transportation and to a vehicle. The first part focuses on determining which seniors have a driver’s licence and drive a car, including those with the weakest visual, auditory, motor and cognitive faculties. The second part of the article describes seniors’ main forms of transportation other than driving a car. The last part examines the impact of seniors’ main form of transportation on their level of social participation.
Please follow the link http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-008-x/11-008-x2012001-eng.htm.
For more information on Health products available at Statistics Canada, please visit our website at Health in Canada.
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