Corrections Key Indicator Report for Adults and Young Offenders

The purpose of this survey is to monitor trends in correctional populations and provide a basis for calculating incarceration rates based on the Canadian population. This survey describes average counts of adult and youth under custody and community supervision, who are under the responsibility of provincial/territorial and federal correctional services.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

• Collection period: May – August
• Collection method: Questionnaire
• Survey participation: voluntary
• Topics covered in the survey
• Facts and figures

Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 3313