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Government Publications: Canadian Statistics

This guide helps users find Canadian statistics for areas in the humanities and social sciences.

Social

Canadian Social Trends
Articles on immigration, languages spoken, transportation/commuting, resources for seniors, labour force trends, urban/suburban life, and civil society. Ceased in 2012.
- Indexed in CBCA Complete and Public Affairs Information Services (PAIS).
- Also available in print.
- From December 2012 onwards, continued by Insights on Canadian Society.
General Social Survey: An Overview

Community Information Database
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The CID was developed by the Government of Canada’s Rural Secretariat in collaboration with the provinces and territories, other government departments, and community groups.
The CID provides:
Access to over 500 pieces of data about your community or region, including:
population, education, income, employment, families, and much more. An interactive map for displaying and accessing data. A tool for you to learn more about rural Canada
Click on the following links to know more about specific topics such as frequently asked questions, CID geography, indicators, definitions, and data sources.