Electronic File Transfer Service

Step 1

A user account is required to access the EFT website. Enter your username and password into the appropriate fields.

After your first login, the password will expire and you will be required to enter a new one. Do not reveal your username and password to anyone – you will be held responsible for all activities related to your account.

Step 2

Select a safe from the list of "Safe names". Select either to send "Files to Statcan" or receive "Files from Statcan".

Step 3

If you selected to send the file "To Statcan", the "Upload" option will display. By clicking "Upload file" you will be prompted to browse your computer to select the SAS program you want Statcan to run for you.

Note: Your SAS file name must not exceed 70 characters in length.

Step 4

Once you have selected your SAS file, it will automatically be sent to the RTRA system. If your SAS file has disappeared from the folder, it has successfully been uploaded to Statcan.

Step 5

You can continue to upload other SAS files by using the "Upload " button or you may end this session and click the "Sign out" button in the top right hand corner of the page, under the drop-down menu.

Step 6

E–mail notification

You will receive an email from Statistics Canada with the subject line "EFT – TEF Notification" that will include instructions on how to download your output files.

Step 7

To download your output files, you must first login to the EFT system. If you have not already done so, please repeat Step 1 before continuing to Step 8.

Step 8

Select your files by clicking the "From Statcan" hyperlink to view your output files. The number in front of your file name is a unique identifier for StatCan's use.

Note: You have 7 days to download your files from when you receive the email notification before they are deleted.