In 2023–24, Statistics Canada will continue working with the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Portfolio and other federal partners to position Canada as a global innovation leader by fostering competitive, sustainable and inclusive growth. The 2023–24 Departmental Plan lays out the key priorities the agency is working to advance for the benefit of all Canadians.
We are pleased to see the positive outcomes and results of Statistics Canada's ongoing journey to being the modern national statistical agency of Canadians. In 2023-24, the agency will leverage its investments in modernization to continue providing the impactful, comprehensive and timely data and insights that Canadians require in a post-pandemic context.
As a data stewardship leader in the federal public service, the agency will ensure that departments can effectively govern and manage their data assets to better serve all Canadians. Through the Disaggregated Data Action Plan, it will provide the detailed data required to address gender gaps, inequality and other systemic barriers to bring fairness and inclusion to decisions that affect the people of Canada. Additionally, the agency will continue its development of the Census of Environment to help Canadians gain a better understanding of the country's ecosystems and inform strategies and policies going forward.
Together with Canadians of all backgrounds, generations, and in every corner of the country, we are building a strong culture of innovation to prepare Canada for the economy of the future.
To that end, we are pleased to present the 2023-24 Departmental Plan for Statistics Canada.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Mandate Letter