Census Data

Look through our process-statcan-data-labs repo for the datasets processed. There is still lots of work to do to make it ready for systems.

Background

To work with Census data, you need to look into Statistics Canada’s geographic hiearchy and use the Census of Population 2021 Dictionary to understand their conceptual model.

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Download and Preview

Below is a table of datasets generated from our current processing pipeline. You can download the raw Parquet files directly or use the Map Preview links to inspect the data as vector tiles.

How to use the Map Preview

The map preview allows you to visualize specific census characteristics dynamically. Follow this workflow to verify the data before downloading.

1. Identify your Characteristic ID Census variables are mapped using numeric IDs. Consult the Characteristic ID Reference Sheet to find the ID for the data you want to view.

• Example: The ID for “Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients…” is 124.

2. Open the Preview Click the link in the Dataset ID & Preview column for your desired geographic level (e.g., Provinces, Federal Electoral Districts).

3. Filter by Attribute In the top-right “Search fields” box, enter the attribute key using the format {gender}_{ID}:

• Total: Enter total_124
• Male: Enter men_124
• Female: Enter women_124

4. Update the Map Click the “Recalculate Classes” button. This will refresh the map legend and choropleth coloring based on the currently visible extent.