Information about Programs and Information Holdings 2018

Postsecondary Education and Graduate Surveys
Description: This bank describes information that relates to individuals who participate in postsecondary education and graduate surveys conducted by Statistics Canada. The personal information may include the following categories of information: contact, biographical, citizenship, educational, financial, and work history. Other information may include: name, year of birth and gender.
Note: In addition to the requirements specified on the Personal Information Request form, individuals requesting information described by this bank must provide the name of the survey, the year in which it was conducted and address at the time of the survey.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who attend or attended a postsecondary education institution located in Canada in a given school year.
Purpose: The aggregate information is used for socio-economic statistical research of postsecondary education and subsequent workforce trends. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: With consent, information without names or other direct personal identifiers may be shared with Employment and Social Development Canada as permitted under the provisions of Section 12 of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ECT 170
TBS Registration: 20091598
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 807

Post-Secondary Education Savings, Grants and Loans
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC PPU 506 and ESDC PPU 030) on program data related to recipients of student loans and grants for post-secondary education as well as savings for post-secondary education. More specifically, the programs covered are the Canada Student Loans Program, the Canada Education Savings Program, the Canada Apprentice Loan, and the Apprenticeship Grant Program. Personal information may include full name, Social Insurance Number, date of birth, gender, program identifier, and postal code.
Class of Individuals: Persons applying for and/or receiving loans and grants for their post-secondary studies, including apprentices, as well as beneficiaries of registered education savings plans and the persons contributing to these plans.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data on programs assisting Canadians to undertake post-secondary studies. It is also used to examine the impact of student loans, grants and savings programs on students' ability to access, persist and graduate from post-secondary education and transition to the labour force. The resulting analysis is essential to the development and evaluation of policies related post-secondary education by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13).
Consistent Uses: Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, program information on Post-Secondary Education Savings, Grants and Loans may be combined with surveys or other administrative data sources described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes, including but not limited to the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111), Postsecondary Student Information System (StatCan PPU 090), and Registered Apprenticeship Information System (StatCan PPU 083).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ECT 170
TBS Registration: 20180003
Bank Number: PPU 144

Postsecondary Student Information System
Description: This bank describes information obtained from the administrative files of Canadian universities and other postsecondary institutions (e.g., community colleges, CEGEPs). It includes demographic data and information relating to the individual's activities as a student, such as qualification sought, discipline of specialization, and status in the program. Personal information in this databank may also include student identifier number, Social Insurance Number (SIN), name, contact information, and socio-demographic information such as date of birth, citizenship and gender.
Note: In addition to the requirements specified on the Personal Information Request form, individuals requesting information described by this bank must provide the name of the institution, the number assigned to the individual by the institution and the year(s) the individual studied at the institution. Requests for personal information will be forwarded to the institution that originally provided the information.
Class of Individuals: Full-time and part-time students in Canadian, public, postsecondary institutions.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical information on students by province, type of institution, program and sex. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: To reduce respondent burden and enhance survey data, Statistics Canada may combine information from education-related administrative data files with other administrative data records, and with survey responses, including but not limited to the Registered Apprenticeship Information System (StatCan PPU 083), the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111) and the Longitudinal Immigration Database (StatCan PPU 135).

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ECT 170
TBS Registration: 001855
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 090

Registered Apprenticeship Information System
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from provincial and territorial departments responsible for apprenticeship training on the number of apprentices registered and the number of certificates given by trade in each jurisdiction. The records are identified by the registered apprenticeship number assigned by the province/territory and include the date of birth, gender and the trade in which the person is registered. Personal information in this databank may also include previous educational activity, Social Insurance Number (SIN), name, contact information, and socio-demographic information, such as aboriginal identity and disability or activity limitations.
Class of Individuals: Persons taking apprenticeship training in a trade and registered with the province or territory or persons who have worked in a specific trade for a number of years, without necessarily having ever been an apprentice, and have chosen to write the required skills assessment examination in their trade.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical information on apprenticeship programs in Canada. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: To reduce response burden and enhance survey data, Statistics Canada may combine information from education-related administrative data files with other administrative data records, and with survey responses, including but not limited to the Postsecondary Student Information System (StatCan PPU 090), the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111) and the Longitudinal Immigration Database (StatCan PPU 135).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ECT 170
TBS Registration: 005069
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 083

Teacher Information Databases
Description: This bank describes administrative information that relates to individuals who are, or were teachers, in elementary, secondary and postsecondary education institutions in Canada. The personal information may include the following categories of personal information: biographical, educational, and employment. In addition, other personal information may include: employment contact information, salary and citizenship status.
Note: In addition to the requirements specified on the Personal Information Request form, individuals requesting information described by this bank must provide their unique number assigned by the institution, the name of the institution and the time period during which they taught at the institution.
Class of Individuals: Current or former teachers at educational institutions located in Canada.
Purpose: Aggregate information is used for statistical analysis of teachers in Canada. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ECT 170
TBS Registration: 20091599
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 808

Canadian Cancer Registry
Description: This bank describes information that is provided annually by the ten provincial cancer registries and health authorities responsible for cancer registration in the Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. The information relates to each newly diagnosed case of primary cancer and includes the name of the person with cancer, socio-demographic characteristics of the person, and diagnostic information.
Class of Individuals: All individuals diagnosed as having primary cancer as reported to provincial cancer registries and territorial health authorities.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce person-oriented data on the incidence of new cases for primary sites of cancer reported to provincial and territorial cancer registries by site of tumour, age, sex and method of diagnosis. These data provide a large base of information for the study of variations in cancer incidence by personal characteristics and geographic region and allow the monitoring of trends in cancer incidence over time. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: The information is used as one of the input files in long-term medical follow-up studies. It supplies cancer-related information on individuals in particular study groups. With the authorization of the cancer registries, information without names or other identifying information may be disclosed to outside organizations, such as Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, as permitted under the provisions of Section 17(2) of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes. Identifiable cancer data may also be disclosed to the provincial and territorial cancer registries as part of an exchange of cancer incidence records, as permitted by the Statistics Act.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 001850
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 065

Canadian Coroner and Medical Examiner Information
Description: This bank describes information that is related to deaths investigated by coroners and medical examiners in each province and territory. Personal information of the deceased may include name, age, gender, address, date of birth, place/address of death and cause of death. In some cases, there may be a narrative on the circumstances surrounding the death which may contain additional personal information about the individual and other individuals.
Class of Individuals: Individuals whose death was investigated by a coroner or medical examiner in Canada and, in some cases, other individuals such as police and witnesses who were involved in the circumstances surrounding the death.
Purpose: The personal information is used in the production of national statistics on deaths investigated by coroners and medical examiners, with a particular focus on deaths resulting from accidents (unintentional injuries), suicides, homicides, and deaths of undetermined cause. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: With the authorization of the chief coroners and medical examiners, these data are used to produce an annual analysis file without names and other direct personal identifiers that will be disclosed to the Public Health Agency of Canada and to all provincial and territorial chief coroners/chief medical examiners, as permitted under the provisions of Section 17(2) of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 20100116
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 809

Health Research
Description: This bank describes information from a number of health files that are used for statistical research. Among the files under the control of Statistics Canada are the Canadian Cancer Registry, the Canadian Mortality Database, the Canadian Birth Database and provincial and territorial health records. Other sources of information are from respondents to health surveys conducted by Statistics Canada and files provided by researchers outside of Statistics Canada for specific targeted research studies. Personal information may include name, place of birth and death and the following categories of information: biographical, citizenship status, educational, language, medical, and provincial health card number.
Note: In addition to the requirements specified on the Personal Information Request form, individuals who participated in a health survey and are requesting information described by this bank must provide the name of the survey in which they participated, the year in which the survey was conducted and their address at that time.
Class of Individuals: General public.
Purpose: The personal information is used for health research with a broad objective of addressing various health-related issues and to improve the health of Canadians and the delivery of health services to them. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8, 13).
Consistent Uses: The studies usually involve data-matching of the above databases to meet the objectives of these studies. Information without names or other identifying information may be shared with outside organizations such as Health Canada and university researchers as permitted under the provisions of Sections 12 and 17(2) of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 001860
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 076

Health Surveys
Description: This bank describes personal information that is related to participants of health surveys conducted by Statistics Canada. The personal information may include the following: name, contact, biographical, biometric, citizenship status, education, employment, financial, language, health and medical information (from blood, urine and hair samples), pregnancy, breastfeeding, sleep habits, sexual behaviour, nutrition, alcohol and e-cigarette/cigarette use, medication/drug use, physical attributes, physical activity, neighbourhood environment, place of birth, and provincial health card number.
Note: In addition to the requirements specified on the Personal Information Request form, individuals requesting information described by this bank must provide the name of the survey in which they participated, the year in which the survey was conducted and their address at that time.
Class of Individuals: General public.
Purpose: The personal information collected from these surveys, in aggregate form, is used for statistical analysis of current health trends and improving the health of Canadians through ongoing research at all levels of government. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 4, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: With consent, information provided by respondents may be shared with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada (without names or other direct personal identifiers), and with provincial ministries of health as permitted under the provisions of Section 12 of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes. In addition, information (including provincial health card number) is data-matched with provincial health data for analytical purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 20091597
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 806

Hospital Morbidity
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from hospitals in Canada on patients who have separated (discharges and deaths). The files are identified by a number assigned by the hospital and contain demographic and medical information on the patient such as age, sex, diagnosis, surgical operations, length of stay, condition of discharge, residence of the patient.
Note: As of the 1994/1995 data year, responsibility for the database was transferred to the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
Class of Individuals: Hospital inpatients in Canada.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce national hospital morbidity statistics, including number of patients separated from hospitals, average length of stay and causes of hospitalization. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 001848
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 055

Registered Nurses Database
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from provincial nurses' associations on registered nurses licensed to practise in Canada. The information includes socio-economic and demographic data, nursing education, year and location of graduation, activity status, type of employer, position and numerically coded location of residence and employment. The files are identified by a provincial registration number.
Class of Individuals: Registered nurses licensed to practise in Canada.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data on nursing manpower to be used by planning groups and other users for analysis and special studies. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 001847
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 050

Vital Statistics
Description: This bank describes information that is related to the registration of births, marriages (until 2008), deaths and stillbirths by registrars of vital statistics in each province and territory. Personal information may include name, place of residence, date of birth, place of birth, place of death, place of marriage, and cause of death.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who were born in Canada or were Canadian residents giving birth in the United States; individuals who married in Canada and their spouses, individuals who died in Canada or Canadian residents who died in the United States.
Purpose: The personal information is used in the production of national statistics on births, marriages and deaths for Canada, the provinces and territories. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: The information is also used in special studies relating to mortality, fertility and life expectancy, for population estimates and in research around methods for the Census of Population Program. With the authorization of the registrars, information without names or other identifying information may be shared with outside organizations, such as Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada, as permitted under the provisions of Section 17(2) of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLT 080
TBS Registration: 001844
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 035

Canada Disability Savings Program
Description: This bank describes personal information concerning individuals who are beneficiaries and holders of a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) obtained from Employment and Social Development Canada (PPU ESDC 038). RDSPs help Canadians with severe and prolonged disabilities and their families save for the future. Personal information for the beneficiary of an RDSP may include: date of birth, gender, Social Insurance Number, language preference, contributions, grant and bond payments, signature date, and RDSP contract number. Personal information for the holder of an RDSP may include: year of birth, relationship to beneficiary, Social Insurance Number, and RDSP contract number.
Class of Individuals: Beneficiaries of an RDSP; parents, legal guardians or qualified family members of a beneficiary; a representative of an agency; departments or institutions acting as legal representatives of beneficiaries; and holders of RDSPs or individuals who have received the Canada Child Tax Credit for beneficiaries under the age of 18 or are currently receiving the Canada Child Benefit for beneficiaries under the age of 18.
Purpose: The personal information is used for socio-economic statistical research on the reliance and impact of RDSPs on financial outcomes of persons with disabilities and to produce statistical data on the profiles of persons with disabilities who contribute to RDSPs. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3 and 13).
Consistent Uses: Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, information from the Canada Disability Savings program may be combined with surveys or other administrative data sources described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes, including but not limited to the Canadian Survey on Disability (Special Surveys StatCan PPU 016).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLD 038
TBS Registration: 20180032
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 159

Income Support Data
Description: This bank describes information about individuals receiving income support from provincial and territorial governments. Personal information may include name, address, telephone number, Social Insurance Number, immigrant status, employment status, occupation codes, earnings, government transfers received, support payments from former spouses, assets, benefits paid, client file status, date of birth and gender of individuals and their spouse.
Class of Individuals: Individuals living in Canadian provinces or territories who received income support payments from reporting year 2012 and onwards.
Purpose: The personal information will be used to evaluate the feasibility of developing a new harmonized national data series for statistical analysis and research. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: The income support data may be combined with surveys or other administrative databases described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes, such as the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111). Linkages will also serve to validate the data and produce quality reports. The quality reports will not contain any confidential data.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLD 038
TBS Registration: 20170143
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 165

Pension Programs
Description: This bank describes personal information that is related to the administration of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and the Old Age Security (OAS) programs obtained from Employment and Social Development Canada, specifically from the Old Age Security Program (ESDC PPU 116) and the Canada Pension Plan Program (ESDC PPU 146) files. The CPP provides contributors and their families with partial replacement of earnings in the case of retirement, disability or death. The OAS program provides a monthly payment to senior citizens aged 65 and older who meet the Canadian legal status and residence requirements of the program. Personal information for the contributor or beneficiary of these public pension programs may include: date of birth, date of death, gender, Social Insurance Number, marital status, historical profile of earnings and contributions, and benefits received.
Class of Individuals: Contributors and beneficiaries of the CPP and beneficiaries of the OAS program.
Purpose: The personal information may be used for socio-economic statistical research on topics such as financial security, earnings dynamics, and retirement decisions. It may also be used to produce statistical data on the profiles of individuals who contribute to the CPP program or are beneficiaries of the CPP or OAS programs. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22).
Consistent Uses: Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, information on public pension programs may be combined with surveys or other administrative data sources described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLD 038
TBS Registration: 20180017
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 158

Survey of Financial Security
Description: This bank describes information on assets and debts collected from a sample of Canadian households through the Survey of Financial Security. Personal information may include the following categories of information: contact, biographical, family, educational, financial, and employment. Other information may include: name, year of birth, sex, marital status, and other demographics such as level of education, language, immigration, and Aboriginal status.
Class of Individuals: Persons in private households residing in the provinces.
Purpose: The personal information is used to provide a comprehensive picture of the net worth of Canadians. Information is collected on the value of all major financial and non-financial assets and on the money owing on mortgages, vehicles, credit cards, student loans and other debts. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: For recent cycles of the Survey of Financial Security, data are linked to income tax data files (StatCan PPU 111) in order to obtain personal and household income, and to reduce burden on respondents. Data may also be combined with other Statistics Canada databases, such as Pension Plans in Canada to value registered pension plan assets.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HLD 038
TBS Registration: 004252
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 151

Crime Statistics
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from police services on characteristics of criminal incidents, victims, and accused persons. Specifically, this bank includes the name, date of birth, sex, fingerprint ID number, and address of both victims and accused persons.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who are victims of crimes and individuals who are accused of committing a crime.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical information relating to the nature and extent of crime in Canada and to describe the circumstances of crime incidents as well as the characteristics of victims and accused persons. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13).
Consistent Uses: The information is often used in record linkage projects with other justice datasets carried out by Statistics Canada's Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS), including Homicide Statistics (StatCan PPU 025) and may also be combined with other Statistics Canada databases. These projects are completed on an ad hoc basis. Further, with the authorization of police services, the data may be provided to provincial and territorial ministries of justice, for statistical and research purposes, as permitted under the provisions of Subsection 17(2) of the Statistics Act.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan CCJ 135
TBS Registration: 20160030
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 029

Homicide Statistics
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from police services on characteristics of homicide incidents, victims and accused persons. Detailed information includes the methods used to commit homicide (including firearm-related homicides), the accused-victim relationship (including spousal and other family-related homicides), gang and drug-related homicides and youth homicides. Personal information may include names, dates of birth, sex, and Aboriginal origin of victims and accused persons, as well as the Fingerprint Section ID Number (FPS) of accused persons.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who are victims of homicides and individuals who are accused of committing a homicide.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical information relating to the nature and extent of homicide in Canada and to describe the circumstances of homicide incidents as well as the characteristics of victims and accused persons. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13).
Consistent Uses: The information may be used in record linkage projects with other justice datasets carried out by Statistics Canada's Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS), including Integrated Criminal Court Survey (ICCS) Statistics (StatCan PPU 027) and Crime Statistics (StatCan PPU 029), and may also be combined with other Statistics Canada databases. These projects are completed on an ad hoc basis. Further, with the authorization of the police services, information may be disclosed to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (one-time only – RCMP PPU 005) and to provincial and territorial ministries of justice, for statistical and research purposes, as permitted under the provisions of Subsection 17(2) of the Statistics Act.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan CCJ 135
TBS Registration: 001861
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 025

Integrated Criminal Court Survey (ICCS) Statistics
Description: This bank describes information relating to youth and adults who were charged with an offence and appeared in youth court or adult criminal court. Data are reported according to detailed offence information (statute, section, subsection, paragraph and subparagraph) of the criminal code or other federal statutes. This bank includes the name, date of birth, sex, fingerprint ID number, driver's license number and postal code of the accused; case decisions; sentencing information regarding the length of custody and probation, and amount of fine.
Class of Individuals: Youth and adults who have been charged with an offence and appeared in court. The adult component includes persons aged 18 years or older at the time of the offence. The youth component includes persons aged 12 to 17 years old at the time of the offence.
Purpose: The personal information is used to develop and maintain a national database of statistical information on charges, appearances, and cases in youth courts and adult criminal courts. The data are used to respond to the needs of the provincial, territorial and federal departments of justice and attorneys-general, researchers and policy analysts, academics and the media, as well as to inform the public on how youths and adults appearing in provincial-territorial and superior criminal courts are dealt with in Canada. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13, 26).
Consistent Uses: The information may be used in record linkage projects with other justice datasets carried out by Statistics Canada's Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS), including Homicide Statistics (StatCan PPU 025), and may also be combined with other Statistics Canada databases. These projects are completed on an ad hoc basis.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan CCJ 135
TBS Registration: 20160028
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 027

Justice Research
Description: This bank describes information from a number of justice-related files that contain personal identifiers and are used in statistical and analytical research. Sources of information may include selected databases from federal, provincial and municipal government bodies that are mandated to collect data pertaining to the justice system, which are submitted to Statistics Canada for specific research studies. Personal information (where available) may include name, date of birth, address and the following categories of information: biographical, citizenship status, educational, language and government issued identification.
Class of Individuals: Individuals having contact with the justice system (e.g., police services, criminal and civil courts, correctional services).
Purpose: The personal information is used for justice research with a broad objective of addressing various justice-related issues and to improve the delivery of justice services to Canadians. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13, 26, 27).
Consistent Uses: The research studies may involve linking the data to other Statistics Canada databases, both justice and non-justice related, such as the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111), Vital Statistics (StatCan PPU 035), and the Census of Population (StatCan PPU 008) in order to meet the study objectives. With the authorization of the data providers, information may be disclosed to the members of the National Justice Statistics Initiative (federal and provincial justice ministries) for statistical and research purposes, as permitted under the provisions of Subsection 17(2) of the Statistics Act.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan CCJ 135
TBS Registration: 20160029
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 028

Employment Insurance
Description: This bank describes information, obtained from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC PPU 501), on persons separating from their job, as well as those applying for and receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. Personal information may include the characteristics of EI beneficiaries and summary information on their EI claim, such as reason for separation, insured earnings and number of hours worked, benefits paid, incidence of disqualification and disentitlement, Social Insurance Number, age, gender, Aboriginal status, visible minority status, program identifier, employer business number, and postal code.
Class of Individuals: Persons separating from their job and those applying for and receiving EI benefits.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data on the operation of the EI Program and to provide labour market statistics. It is also used to produce research useful to the development and evaluation of policies related to the Employment Insurance Program managed by Employment and Social Development Canada. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 13).
Consistent Uses: Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, program information from the Employment Insurance program may be combined with surveys or other administrative data sources described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes, including but not limited to the Registered Apprenticeship Information System (StatCan PPU 083).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan LAB 035
TBS Registration: 20180016
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 017

Labour Force Survey
Description: This bank describes information collected through the Labour Force Survey, which is a monthly survey conducted on a sample of approximately 53,000 households. The records are identified by name and carry information on the family composition, activities and characteristics of individuals in the Labour Force Survey sample. The personal information includes the demographic profile of the respondent, employment profile such as name of employer, hours of work, and tenure. For those without work, information is available on work history, job search activities, and type of work sought. Data are also available on the educational pursuits of the respondent.
Note: Information relating to an individual cannot be retrieved based on name alone. The requester must provide the month(s) and year surveyed and the precise address at the time of the survey. There are also a number of special surveys that are conducted as supplements to the Labour Force Survey. To retrieve a record, the requester must provide the subject of the special survey, the year the survey was conducted, and the precise address at the time of the survey.
Class of Individuals: Individuals in private households.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce employment and unemployment figures. The data also enable a wide variety of additional information to be derived on the characteristics of the Canadian labour force and on the population age 15 and over. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan LAB 035
TBS Registration: 001841
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 015

Immigration – permanent and temporary residents
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (CIC PPU 068) on permanent residents (immigrants) and temporary residents (non-permanent residents). Personal information includes unique client identifier, name, sex, date of birth and address, as well as data on: Permanent residents (Admissions / landed immigrants), Applications for permanent residency, Confirmed departures (and removals from Canada), Refugee status claimants (non-permanent residents in Canada), Work permits (non-permanent residents in Canada), Study permits (non-permanent residents in Canada), Temporary Resident permits / Minister's permits (non-permanent residents in Canada), Annual addresses (all addresses available for all permanent and temporary residents), Provincial nominees (all provincial nominees by province and other related information), Class of Individuals: Individuals who are permanent residents (immigrants) and temporary residents (non-permanent residents).
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data to support a better understanding of the immigration population, the evidence for policy development and decision making, and to improve the quality of immigration related results that are released by Statistics Canada. More specifically, the data will be used in the development of the: Demographic Estimates Program, Longitudinal Immigration Database, Canadian Statistical Demographic Database / Census Project Transformation Project, Census Reverse Record Check Project, Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22).
Consistent Uses: The information is used for statistical and research purposes only. The information from these files may be combined with other administrative data records, and with survey responses to reduce respondent burden and enhance survey data. Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, information from these files may be combined with the surveys or administrative data sources described in this chapter, including but not limited to the Longitudinal Immigration Database (StatCan PPU 135).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan DEM 030
TBS Registration: 20170139
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 157

Indian Register
Description: This bank describes information that is related to the registration of individuals as "Registered Indians" under the Indian Act and obtained from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (formerly Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada) (AANDC PPU 110). Personal information may include name, sex, date of birth, death, marriage and divorce, membership to a band (or First Nation community), name of spouse, names of relatives, and place of residence.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who are "Registered Indians" under the Indian Act. Registered Indians are also known as Status Indians.
Purpose: The personal information is used to provide auxiliary information regarding Registered Indians to existing data sources in order to increase the quality and availability of data on Aboriginal peoples. This includes combining the information with data collected from the Census of Population (StatCan PPU 005) to process and certify census estimates. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: These data are also used for DEMOSIM (a Statistics Canada micro-simulation model designed to produce population projections) projections, to enhance record linkage environments such as the Social Domain Linkage Environment (SDLE), for the creation of the Canadian Statistical Demographic Database, and for other statistical projects relating to Registered Indians in Canada.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HFS 722
TBS Registration: 20170144
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 160

Longitudinal Administrative Databank
Description: This bank describes tax information drawn from a 20% sample of individuals from the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111) and, in the case of immigrants, information from the Longitudinal Immigration Database (StatCan PPU 135). Personal information may include name, demographic information such as gender and date of birth, marital status, mother tongue, country of birth, citizenship, Social Insurance Number, income, occupation, education and date of arrival in Canada.
Class of Individuals: Taxfilers.
Purpose: The databank is used to study the dynamics of life events such as marriage, migration, etc. and its impact on income and economic status. It is used to produce aggregate, non-identifiable data on the economic performance and demographic characteristics of the population over time. This information is essential to the development and evaluation of policies related to economic well-being. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 24) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SAD 555
TBS Registration: 005004
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 112

T1 Family File (T1FF)
Description: The database describes information on all taxfilers as well as their identifiable filing and non-filing family members (census family definition). The family formation is done through deterministic and probabilistic matching and imputation. The data are compiled from taxation files and supplemented with estimates of components of income and taxes not covered in the federal taxation system (e.g., some provincial refundable tax credits, taxes for the province of Quebec).
Class of Individuals: Taxfilers and non-filers.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce annual statistical data for large and small areas, providing a social and economic profile of the population. This information is essential, particularly to governments and private organizations, to the process of developing and evaluating programs and policies related to financial well-being. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 24).
Consistent Uses: The information from taxation files may be combined with other administrative data records, and with survey responses to reduce respondent burden and enhance survey data. Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Record Linkage, information from the T1FF may be combined with the surveys or administrative data sources described in this chapter, including but not limited to the Longitudinal Immigration Database (StatCan PPU 135) and Census of Population and National Household Survey (StatCan PPU 005).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SAD 555
TBS Registration: 005003
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 111

General Social Survey
Description: This bank describes information collected through the General Social Survey (GSS), which covers a rotating theme of topics including: social support; time use; giving, volunteering and participating; victimization; families; and caregiving and care receiving. Personal information may include the first and last name and date of birth of each member of the household as reported by a member of the household; and the first and last name and date of birth of the selected respondent as reported by the selected respondent.
Note: Individuals requesting information on their participation in a GSS cycle will need to provide the name of the survey cycle in which they participated, the year in which the survey was conducted and their phone number at that time. Because personal information is self-reported, it should be noted that if a respondent did not provide their name during the interview (for example provided a pseudo name), Statistics Canada will be unable to identify their participation in the survey.
Class of Individuals: Population aged 15 and over living in the 10 Canadian provinces excluding those living in institutions. One GSS cycle (Victimization) also include those aged 15 and over living in the North.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well-being of Canadians over time and to provide immediate information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: For recent cycles of the GSS, the information is linked to income tax data files (StatCan PPU 111) in order to obtain personal and household income, and reduce burden on respondents. Data from the GSS on Social Identity were also linked to the Longitudinal Immigrant database (StatCan PPU 135).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HFS 722
TBS Registration: 20160031
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 155

Surveys on Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Description: The bank describes information collected on how Canadians support individuals and communities on their own or through their involvement with charitable and non-profit organizations by means of the Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation and the Follow-up Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participation. The personal information includes full name, address, telephone number, education, marital status, language of choice, type of employment, annual income, citizenship and immigration status, religion, ethnic origin, health status, civic participation (such as participating in school council or youth organizations), amount of money donated and payment method and to which organization(s), history of volunteering activities, nature of volunteer work, name of organization, reasons for volunteering, formal or informal volunteering, i.e., helping a friend or neighbour and reasons for not volunteering.
Note: Starting with reference year 2012, this survey is part of the General Social Survey (StatCan PPU 155).
Class of Individuals: Individuals who are aged 15 years and over.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data on unpaid volunteer activities, charitable giving and participation as well as their motivations and barriers for doing so. The results will help build a better understanding of these activities which can in turn be used to help develop programs and services. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: With consent, information without names or other personal identifiers may be shared with Imagine Canada (formerly the Canadian Centre for Philanthropy) and Health Canada as permitted under the provisions of Section 12 of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes. A selection of respondents who participated in the Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participation were re-contacted as part of a follow-up survey, the Follow-Up Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, to determine how their volunteering and giving patterns may have changed, and if so, why.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HFS 722
TBS Registration: 007092
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 156

1940 National Register
Description: This bank describes information obtained from the 1940 National Registration Records, which provide social and economic information on individuals as well as information on their skills. Personal information may include name, racial origin, birthplace, nationality, education and work experience.
Class of Individuals: All persons 16 years of age or older in the period 1940-1946 with the exception of those people who were, at the time of registration, members of the armed forces, a religious order, or confined to an institution.
Purpose: The information was originally obtained under the authority of the National Resources Mobilization Act, 1940, and the War Measures Act to permit the mobilization of all of the effective resources of the nation for the defence and security of Canada. The National Registration Regulations pursuant to this legislation gave custody of the records to Statistics Canada, then known as the Dominion Bureau of Statistics.
Consistent Uses: A program has been established called the Census Microfilm and Pension Searches Sub-unit, which provides third parties with information on individuals who were included in the 1940 National Registration Records. This information is typically requested for genealogical purposes and is made available only if proof is provided that the person about whom information is requested has been deceased for more than 20 years. Searches are also conducted to provide proof of age, place of residence, family relationships or length of residence in Canada from the 1940 National Registration Records. The service is normally provided in support of applications for pensions, citizenship, passports and similar situations where other administrative records are required but no longer exist or, as in a number of cases, were never issued. Name, address and basic demographic characteristics of the applicant are verified prior to completion of request. A standard fee of $45 (plus applicable taxes) is charged for each search undertaken; the fee is refunded if the search is not successful. Requests should be sent to the Census Microfilm and Pension Search Sub-unit, Census Operations Division, Statistics Canada, 170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0T6.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records will be retained as long as required for genealogical research purposes.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 020
TBS Registration: 001840
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 010

Census of Agriculture Database
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from the Census of Agriculture on the characteristics of farms and farm operators and information relating to crops, livestock, poultry, machinery, farm operating expenses and receipts by type of farm. Information on assets, liabilities and investments is also available.
Class of Individuals: Individuals considered to be farm operators.
Purpose: The information is used to provide a base inventory of Canadian agriculture, input to the Canadian System of Macroeconomic Accounts and information for production, marketing and policy decisions. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 20, 21).
Consistent Uses: Statistics Canada may release name and address information to other members of the national agricultural statistical system for statistical purposes if the legal requirements imposed by the Statistics Act under section 17 are met.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan AGR 445
TBS Registration: 001843
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 030

Census of Agriculture – Census Test
Description: This bank describes information on characteristics of farms and farm operators that is collected through the Census of Agriculture – Census Test. Personal information may include: name, address, date of birth, gender, preferred language of communication, telephone number and information on assets, liabilities and investments.
Class of Individuals: Individuals considered to be farm operators that are selected to participate in the Census of Agriculture – Census Test.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data assist in determining whether new or revised questions proposed for the Census of Agriculture Program can be easily understood and correctly answered, and to assess public reaction to these questions by testing them on a small scale basis. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: None
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan AGR 445
TBS Registration: 20180044
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 031

Census of Population and National Household Survey
Description: This bank describes information about individuals whose personal information was collected in any of the Censuses of Population taken since 1921 and, for 2011, individuals whose personal information was collected in the voluntary National Household Survey. The Census of Population is a national inventory of Canada's key socio-economic phenomena conducted at prescribed intervals by statutory requirement. Personal information may include name, contact information, demographic information (including age, date of birth, ethnicity, and religion), citizenship status, languages spoken or understood, relationship to cohabitant(s), limitation on ability to do daily activities, educational information, financial information, work and other social and economic characteristics depending on the particular census or survey. It may also include data on income from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Class of Individuals: All individuals in Canada and Canadians abroad at the time of the census, as well as individuals selected to complete a National Household Survey questionnaire.
Purpose: The personal information collected in the Census of Population Program are compiled into statistics which are used for a wide range of purposes including the determination of economic and social policies, planning industrial development, and estimating needs for schools, roads and many other public services. Population figures are used to determine federal electoral district boundaries, and to calculate per capita grants to provinces and municipalities. Personal information collected in the National Household Survey is used in aggregate form for statistical analysis of current population and societal trends. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8, 19, 21).
Consistent Uses: Census and National Household Survey questionnaires may be used to draw samples for surveys approved by Statistics Canada for research purposes, and for studies that are part of the evaluation program for the Census of Population and the National Household Survey. Census and National Household Survey data may be combined with other survey or administrative databases described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes, such as the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111). Census and National Household Survey information may be used to respond to requests from individuals for proof of age, length of residence in Canada, citizenship, Aboriginal status or other similar purposes. This service is provided in support of applications for pensions, citizenship, passports and similar situations where other administrative records no longer exist or were never issued.
Retention and Disposal Standards: As required by the Statistics Act, records are kept for 92 years after the census and are then transferred to Library and Archives Canada. Subject to an amendment to the Statistics Act, National Household Survey records are to be kept for 92 years and then transferred to Library and Archives Canada. With the consent of the individual to whom the information relates, Library and Archives Canada may make personal information that was collected in census or National Household Survey questionnaires available to the public for research purposes after 92 years.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 015
TBS Registration: 001839
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 005

Census of Population - Alternate Records for 2016 Census
Description: This bank describes information that was obtained from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta's Office of Statistics and Information, and the Alberta Treasury Board and Finance. It includes information from the municipal censuses of 2012 and 2015, and on evacuees from other communities of northern Alberta affected by the 2015 northern Alberta wild fires. Personal information may include name, mailing and email address, age, date of birth, gender, telephone number, family size, relationships and first nation status.
Class of Individuals: Residents of Wood Buffalo enumerated in the 2012 and 2015 municipal censuses, and individuals who were evacuated as a result of the northern Alberta wildfires in May 2015.
Purpose: The personal information is used to enhance the collection of census data in 2016 to produce statistical data about the population of Canada. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22). The information was needed since the wildfires resulted in relocation of residents, which hindered the collection of the 2016 Census.
Consistent Uses: The information may be used to draw samples for surveys approved by Statistics Canada for research purposes, and for studies that are part of the evaluation program for the Census of Population Program. Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, information may be combined with the surveys or administrative data sources described in this chapter for approved statistical purposes, such as the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111). The information may also be used to respond to requests from individuals for proof of age, length of residence in Canada, citizenship, Aboriginal status or other similar purposes. This service is provided in support of applications for pensions, citizenship, passports and similar situations where other administrative records no longer exist or were never issued.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 015
TBS Registration: 20170142
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 009

Census of Population - Census Program Content Test
Description: This bank describes information related to individuals who have participated in content tests conducted to test Census of Population Program questions. Personal information may include name, contact information, demographic information (including age, date of birth, ethnicity, and religion), Social Insurance Number (SIN), citizenship status, languages spoken or understood, relationship to cohabitant(s), educational information, financial information, work and other social and economic characteristics depending on the particular census or survey.
Class of Individuals: Individuals within households selected to participate in Census Program test surveys.
Purpose: The objectives of the test are to determine whether new or revised questions proposed for the Census Program can be easily understood and correctly answered, and to assess public reaction to these questions by testing them on a small scale basis. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained for a period of 5 years after the completion of the Census Program test and then are destroyed. Digital images of questionnaires from tests conducted prior to the 2011 Census were kept for a period of 6 years.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 015
TBS Registration: 002096
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 007

Census of Population - Evaluation Program
Description: This bank describes information that is related to individuals who have participated in post-census surveys that measure census coverage, data quality, and the enumeration of unoccupied dwellings and non-respondent households. Personal information may include name, contact information and demographic information such as age and date of birth.
Class of Individuals: Individuals selected to participate in Census of Population evaluation studies.
Purpose: The personal information is used to conduct studies as part of the evaluation program for the Census of Population. Studies measure census overcoverage by developing estimates of duplicate and erroneous enumerations. Census undercoverage is measured by developing estimates of the number and characteristics of persons and households that were missed. Studies are also used to adjust the census counts for non-response, to estimate the number of occupied private dwellings that were misclassified as vacant, and to adjust the occupied dwelling counts of the census accordingly.
Consistent Uses: Study results are used to make adjustments in Statistics Canada's population estimates program and to develop improved procedures for future censuses. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained only for as long as required for statistical purposes after the evaluation activity and then are destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 015
TBS Registration: 003015
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 008

Census Pension Searches Program
Description: This bank describes information that relates to applicants to the Census Microfilm and Pension Search Sub-unit and to members of the applicant's family. Search reference information such as name, date of birth, place of birth and place of residence is provided by the applicant in order to undertake a search of historical census and 1940 National Registration Records. Results of a successful search will be furnished in the form of a certified transcript of the information found in the original records.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who make an application under the program.
Purpose: The personal information is used to undertake a search of historical census and the 1940 National Registration records in order to provide proof of age, length of residence in Canada, citizenship or Aboriginal status. The service is normally provided in support of applications for pensions, citizenship, passports and similar situations where other administrative records are required but no longer exist or, as in a number of cases, were never issued. Name, address and basic demographic characteristics of the applicant are verified prior to completion of request. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (paragraph 4(2)(b)).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are destroyed three years after their last administrative use.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 015
TBS Registration: 003117
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 012

Referrals to the Department of Justice - Refusal to Complete Census of Population or Census of Agriculture Questionnaires
Description: This bank describes information that is related to individuals who have refused to complete a Census of Population or Census of Agriculture questionnaire and whose details may have been referred to the Department of Justice (JUS). Personal information may include name, contact information and other information relevant to an assessment of each case by JUS.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who have refused to complete a Census of Population or Census of Agriculture questionnaire and whose cases may have been referred to the Department of Justice.
Purpose: The personal information is used to determine whether to pursue in a court of law those individuals who have refused to complete a Census of Population or Census of Agriculture questionnaire as required by the Statistics Act. Information is disclosed to, and used by, the Department of Justice for prosecution under Section 31 of the Statistics Act; refer to Prosecution and Related Criminal Matters JUS PPU 015.
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained for three years after their last administrative use and then destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan COP 015
TBS Registration: 002097
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 120

Linkage Control File
Description: This bank describes information that is used to support the Longitudinal Immigration Database and record linkages conducted by Statistics Canada. Source files include the T1 Family File, the Canada Child Tax Benefit File, the historical postal code and telephone files, and the historical landing date file. Personal information may include name, demographic information such as gender and date of birth, Social Insurance Number (SIN), Immigrant Serial Number and date of arrival in Canada.
Class of Individuals: Taxfilers (both immigrants and non-immigrants).
Purpose: The personal information is used to facilitate and improve the accuracy of the linkage of the files described above in support of the Longitudinal Immigration Database and other record linkages conducted by Statistics Canada. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 24) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20120251
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 136

Housing Data
Description: This bank describes information pertaining to housing statistics, including mortgages, first-time home-buyers, and seniors' housing obtained from public (Federal, Provincial/Territorial, or Municipal) and private organizations, including data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) such as the National Housing Act (NHA) Insured Loans Files ( CMHC PPU 040) and the National Housing Act (NHA) Mortgage Loan Administration Files (CMHC PPU 015). Personal information may include names of borrowers, co-borrowers, residents of CMHC subsidized senior housing units, contact information, addresses, unique identification numbers, date of birth, employment history, dependents, income, financial assets, debts and credit scores.
Note: This PIB excludes information covered under the "Property Assessment" PIB (StatCan PPU 141).
Class of Individuals: Individuals with residential and commercial CMHC registered mortgages and residents of CMHC subsidized senior housing accommodations.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data to administer the Canadian Housing Survey, and for the purposes of the Building and Address Register, Household Survey Frame and the Residential Property Price Index programs. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22).
Consistent Uses: The information may be used to create program inventories, which will assist in avoiding the duplication of collection and the evaluation of housing statistics in Canada. The use of linkage with this data is governed by Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage which must be followed before any linkage of records is conducted.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20180015
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 143

Property Assessment Data
Description: This bank contains personal information about individuals registered with property assessment agencies across Canada. Personal information may include Social Insurance Number, current and former property owners' legal names, gender, mailing address, email address, phone number, date of birth, citizenship, residency information, business telephone number, and other information such as the property's address and roll number.
Class of Individuals: Individuals owning property and registered with property assessment agencies or corporations across Canada.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data for Statistics Canada in relation to the Censuses Program, housing, price indices and statistical address registry programs. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22).
Consistent Uses: The information is used for promoting and developing integrated social and economic statistics pertaining to the whole of Canada, and to each of the provinces and territories thereof, and to coordinate plans for the integration of such statistics. The use of record linkage with this data is governed by Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage which must be followed before any linkage of records is conducted.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20170140
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 141

Social Insurance Register (SIR)
Description: This bank describes information related to Social Insurance Number (SIN) applicants obtained from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC PPU 390). In addition to the SIN, personal information may include name, date of birth, address and the following categories of information: biographical, citizenship status, family, language and government issued identification.
Class of Individuals: Persons residing in Canada and having a social insurance number.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data for Statistics Canada's Socio-economic Statistics and Censuses programs. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22).
Consistent Uses: The information is used for statistical and research purposes only. Subject to Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage, the social insurance information may be combined with surveys or administrative data sources described in this chapter, including but not limited to the Census of Population and National Household Survey (StatCan PPU 005).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20170138
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 139

Smart Meter
Description: This bank contains personal information of individuals registered with hydro-electric meter or smart meter programs across Canada. Personal information of consumers registered in the program may include names, billing address (including postal code), meter account number, telephone numbers and email addresses, and special billing circumstances such as social assistance, bankruptcy plan and payment status.
Class of Individuals: Consumers of hydro-electric power registered with service providers across Canada.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce statistical data in relation to electric power utilities. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 22).
Consistent Uses: The information is used for promoting and developing integrated social and economic statistics pertaining to the whole of Canada, and to each of the provinces and territories thereof, and to coordinate plans for the integration of such statistics. The use of record linkage with this data is governed by Statistics Canada's Directive on Microdata Linkage which must be followed before any linkage of records is conducted.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20170141
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 142

T1 Business (Self-employed)
Description: This bank describes information that supports business surveys and other statistical activities at Statistics Canada. It is composed of a financial declaration file as well as a business declaration file, and contains information from various T1 files received from the Canada Revenue Agency. Personal information on the financial declaration file may include Social Insurance Number, business name, address and province. The business declaration file includes business name, address and province.
Class of Individuals: Self-employed taxfilers.
Purpose: The list of self-employed workers is used for statistical purposes, including sampling and estimation. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 24).
Consistent Uses: The information from the T1 files may be combined with other administrative data records and with business survey responses in order to reduce the response burden for smaller businesses selected for surveys.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20170145
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 137

T1 Enhanced Database
Description: This bank describes information that supports social and household surveys and other statistical activities at Statistics Canada. The source of the information is the T1 Personal Master File received from the Canada Revenue Agency. Personal information may include name, address and demographic information such as sex and date of birth, as well as Social Insurance Number.
Class of Individuals: Taxfilers
Purpose: The list of taxfilers is used for statistical purposes, including sampling and estimation. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 24) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: The information from the T1 files may be combined with other administrative data records and with survey responses, including but not limited to special surveys (StatCan PPU 016) and health surveys (StatCan PPU 806) in order to reduce response burden and enhance survey data.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan ADD 530
TBS Registration: 20170146
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 138

Client Information
Description: This bank describes information that relates to individuals who have contacted Statistics Canada for information and/or purchased products and services. Personal information may include: name, contact information, financial institution information, language, other identification numbers (e.g., client number), views and opinions (e.g., limit on contact for promotional purposes), and signature.
Class of Individuals: General public and representatives of businesses, organizations and other institutions.
Purpose: Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (paragraph 4(2)(b)) and the Financial Administration Act, and is used to respond to inquiries or to process requests for products or services.
Consistent Uses: The information may be used, with consent, to contact clients for outreach activities and events, and client service purposes. Information may also be used for audit and evaluation purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records will be retained for two years after the last administrative use and are then destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/0001
Related Record Number: StatCan MAR 572
TBS Registration: 20091596
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 805

Household Survey Frame Service
Description: This bank describes information from residential telephone billing files and directories obtained from data suppliers including Telus, Rogers and Bell. Personal information may include name and contact information.
Class of Individuals: General population.
Purpose: The personal information is linked to a series of databases including the Census of Population (StatCan PPU 005) and the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111) to add demographic information such as gender, date of birth, marital status and family income. The combined contact and demographic information is used to create survey frames for a number of household surveys conducted by Statistics Canada based on the geography selected. The survey frame is the basis for selecting samples for surveys conducted by Statistics Canada. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: Information from a survey frame may also be used for methodological purposes such as to decrease statistical bias and to make adjustments for non-response to the survey.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan GEO 520
TBS Registration: 20160033
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 804

Deemed Employee Information
Description: This bank describes information collected from individuals who have been contracted to carry out research or to perform other work pursuant to the Statistics Act. The personal information may include: full name, address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, qualifications/résumé, signed copies of contracts or memoranda of agreement, signed oaths or affirmation of secrecy, signed copies of the Acknowledgment related to the Oath of Secrecy and the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service.
Class of Individuals: Individuals who have approved research projects to be undertaken in a Research Data Centre or at Statistics Canada headquarters, or who have been engaged to provide a specific service to Statistics Canada. In the majority of cases, these individuals are researchers.
Purpose: The personal information is used to manage individuals who are conducting research or are providing a service to Statistics Canada for which they are required to have access to sensitive statistical information. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 4, 5, 6).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Records are retained for two years after their last administrative use and then are destroyed. Records of signed oaths or affirmation of secrecy are kept indefinitely.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan RDC 501
TBS Registration: 007093
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 810

Longitudinal Immigration Database
Description: This bank describes information collected from immigration and tax files that is used for statistical research on the economic performance of immigrants in Canada. Source files include the Landing File from Citizenship and Immigration Canada and information from the Government of Quebec on immigrants to that province. This information is linked to the T1 Family File based on taxation information from the Canada Revenue Agency. Personal information may include name, demographic information such as sex, date of birth and death, country of birth, citizenship, date of arrival in Canada, immigrant class, education, work history and income.
Class of Individuals: Immigrants and their families.
Purpose: The Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB) is a comprehensive source of data from 1980 onwards on the economic behaviour of the immigrant taxfiler population in Canada and provides insight on the economic performance of immigrants and the impact of immigration policy. The IMDB is managed by Statistics Canada on behalf of a federal-provincial consortium led by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The personal information is used to produce aggregate, non-identifiable data on the immigration population over time. Personal information is collected pursuant to the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13, 24).
Note: The IMDB is reviewed every five years to ensure its continuing relevance to the development of immigration policy.
Consistent Uses: Selected variables on immigration from persons on the IMDB are added to the records of immigrant taxfilers on the Longitudinal Administrative Databank (StatCan PPU 112). This database, which is used for statistical research, is a 20% sample of all taxfilers in Canada selected from the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan HFS 723
TBS Registration: 003726
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 135

Administrative records for Special Surveys
Description: This bank describes information that is obtained from provincial ministries of health and education. Health topics include use of health services, visits to hospitals, clinics and doctors' offices. The Education topics include educational achievement, special education requirements, program type, and school behaviour. Personal identifiers may include: name, birth date, sex and postal code, as well as education-related or health-related identifiers such as health number.
Class of Individuals: General public or individuals selected for specific surveys, such as children, aged 4-17 years during the reference period, selected to participate in the 2014 Ontario Child Health Study.
Purpose: The personal information is used to enhance information collected through special surveys conducted by Statistics Canada. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 13).
Consistent Uses: The administrative data provided to Statistics Canada from ministries will be linked to the survey data (Special Surveys – StatCan PPU 016) and may also be combined with other Statistics Canada databases, such as the T1 Family File (StatCan PPU 111).
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 20160032
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 812

Community Noise and Health Study
Description: This bank describes information that is collected through the Community Noise and Health Study (CHNS), which was conducted on behalf of Health Canada. In a personal interview at their home, respondents were asked a series of health-related questions and had their resting blood pressure measured, provided a hair sample for analysis of chronic stress and were asked to wear a sleep watch during a seven-day period for a sleep evaluation. This bank contains information for approximately 1200 respondents between the ages of 18 and 79. Personal information includes name, address, GPS coordinates, phone number, age, sex, population group, education, height, weight, health conditions, quality of life, sleep quality, caffeine consumption, alcohol use, smoking status and income.
Class of Individuals: Population from Prince Edward Island and Ontario living in areas close to noise sources, with one person 18 to 79 years of age selected per household.
Purpose: The Community Noise and Health Study (CHNS) was designed to explore the relationships between noise and health issues, such as hypertension, levels of chronic stress and measures of sleep quantity and quality. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: De-identified hair samples are sent to the Koren & Van Uum lab at the University of Western Ontario for analysis conducted on behalf of Statistics Canada, and the final microdata file is available to researchers, which may include Health Canada employees, in the Research Data Centres for analysis of health issues related to noise. All laboratory staff and researchers with access to data are deemed employees of Statistics Canada and subject to the conditions and penalties of the Statistics Act. Results of physical measures, such as sleep and blood pressure, are provided to respondents who opted to receive a copy of the report, while results of hair cortisol levels are available upon request only. Respondents were also asked for their consent to allow Statistics Canada to link their CNHS data with other surveys and administrative data, such as sound measurement data and health records held by their provincial ministry of health. Respondents who consented provided their provincial health number to facilitate the data linkage.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 20140003
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 811

Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada
Description: This bank describes information collected through the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada, which was designed to study how recent immigrants adjust to living in Canada which assists organizations such as Citizenship and Immigration Canada to determine how to facilitate the integration of new immigrants. The survey was longitudinal, with recent immigrants being interviewed at approximately six months, two years, and four years after landing in Canada. Approximately 20,300 immigrants from across Canada were selected. Topics covered in the survey included language proficiency, housing, education, foreign credential recognition, employment, health, values and attitudes, the development and use of social networks, income, and perceptions of settlement in Canada.
Class of Individuals: Immigrants aged 15 years and over who arrived from abroad between October 2000 and September 2001.
Purpose: The survey was designed to improve the understanding of how immigrants adjust to life in Canada. Survey results shed light on the association between the socio-economic background of immigrants and their adjustment to life in Canada. It also identified barriers newcomers to Canada face during their initial integration and what type of help, if any, was useful. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: Respondents were asked to sign a consent form (distributed through the Canadian Missions Abroad) to allow Statistics Canada to link to administrative files (T1 Family File – StatCan PPU 111), for the purposes of tracing.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 005005
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 018

National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth
Description: This bank describes information collected on a sample of children across Canada every two years. The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth was initiated in November/December 1994. Information on over 23,000 children was collected during this first collection. Up to two children in each household were chosen from the initial sample to participate in the longitudinal portion of the survey. It is the intention to follow these children until they are 25 years of age. Interviews were conducted with the most knowledgeable person in the household about these children, usually their mother. Children who were 10 and 11 years of age in this first collection were asked to complete a questionnaire themselves. Information was also collected from the child's teacher and principal, with the consent of the parent. Personal information may include name, contact information, and the following categories of information: demographics (such as age and sex), health of children, physical development, learning and behaviour and social environment (family, friends, schools and communities).
Class of Individuals: Children aged 0 to 11 in 1994-1995. For Cycles 2, 3, 4 and 5, a new sample of children aged 0-1 at the time of collection was added and followed in two subsequent cycles. As well, a cross-sectional sample of 5-year-olds was chosen to top up Cycles 3 and 4 and a sample of 0 to 5-year-olds was chosen to top up Cycle 6. In addition, a sample of kindergarten children has been selected periodically in a small number of communities as part of a related project.
Purpose: The primary objectives of the survey are to determine the prevalence of various biological, social and economic characteristics and risk factors in Canadian children and youth, to monitor the impact of such factors, life events and protective factors on these children's development. This provides information to policy and program officers for use in developing effective policies and strategies to help children to live healthy, active and rewarding lives. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: With consent, information without names or other identifiers may be shared with Employment and Social Development Canada, as permitted under the provisions of Section 12 of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 003635
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 014

Second Follow-up to the Ontario Child Health Study
Description: This bank describes information collected through the Ontario Child Health Study (OCHS), which is a longitudinal survey designed to evaluate the impact of early childhood on later adult health, quality of life and role functioning. In 1983 Statistics Canada, in conjunction with McMaster University, first collected information on a group of 3,294 Ontario children living in 1,869 families. Information was gathered on any children in the household between the ages of 4 and 16. A follow-up of respondents to the 1983 study was conducted in 1987. The second follow-up of the Ontario Child Health Study in 2000 and 2001 went back to these children, who were at the time between the ages of 21 and 33, in order to collect further information about them, their spouse/partner (if applicable) and any children they had. Respondents and their spouse/partners both completed questionnaires. Personal information may include the following categories of information: name, contact, demographics (such as age and sex), health, emotional well-being, education, employment and income.
Class of Individuals: Children aged 4 to 16 in 1983; 8 to 20 in 1987; and 21 to 33 in 2000-2001, their spouse/partner (if applicable) and their children (if applicable).
Purpose: The objective of the Second Follow-up to the Ontario Child Health Study was to link early childhood/adolescent experiences with early adult life, especially with respect to how well the respondent is performing in three major roles (worker, parent and partner), and how satisfied they were in these roles. This second follow-up of the OCHS, along with the previous studies, provided useful information for addressing many public health and developmental questions of interest to health researchers. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: With consent, information without names or other identifiers may be shared with McMaster University, as permitted under the provisions of Section 12 of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 005006
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 019

Self-Sufficiency Project
Description: This bank describes information on the selected recipients' marital status, labour market participation, education and training, child care requirements, and family and parenting concerns. Several interviews were conducted, one at the beginning of the program, and up to four follow-up interviews, the last taking place 72 months after the first for some participants. In addition to collecting a wide array of information about the selected participant, a follow-up survey gathered additional information on up to two children between the ages of 4 and 18 in each household. Depending on the age of the children, they were asked to complete a vocabulary test, a math test or a literacy skill assessment. Children between the ages of 10 and 18 were also asked to answer a self-complete questionnaire.
Class of Individuals: Income assistance recipients (and their children) in New Brunswick and British Columbia.
Purpose: The Self Sufficiency Project is a multi-year research demonstration designed to test the effectiveness of an earnings supplement to income assistance recipients who take jobs and agree to leave public assistance. Statistics Canada is responsible for data collection and creating analysis files for the study. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: Respondents were asked to sign a consent form to allow Statistics Canada to link a variety of data sources, including administrative files held by the Canada Revenue Agency (T1 Family File – StatCan PPU 111), Employment and Social Development Canada and the provincial income assistance ministries. Respondents were asked for authorization to share this information with the research firm administering the project and affiliated researchers.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 003214
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 026

Special Surveys
Description: This bank describes information collected through ad hoc surveys, which do not form part of the regular survey taking activity of the Agency. They cover a variety of socio-economic topics including health, housing, labour market, education and literacy, as well as demographic data. The information may include name, Social Insurance Number (SIN), address or telephone number.
Class of Individuals: Individuals selected to participate in the special surveys.
Purpose: The data are used by sponsoring agencies or Statistics Canada to either evaluate or benchmark existing socio-economic programs or to develop such programs. The data collected may be one time or a series of point-in-time measures. Personal information, including the Social Insurance Number, is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8) for statistical purposes.
Consistent Uses: Depending on the individual survey, data may be shared with other federal and provincial government departments and other incorporated bodies if Statistics Canada has entered into a data-sharing agreement under section 12 of the Statistics Act and the respondent has consented.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 002189
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 016

Workplace and Employee Survey
Description: This bank describes information collected through the Workplace and Employee Survey, which was a longitudinal business survey designed to provide current information of events occurring in firms, their evolution over time, and the link between these developments and practices with worker outcomes. The survey annually collected information from about 8,000 employers and 25,000 employees for the reference years 1999 to 2006. The employer questionnaire covered workforce characteristics, hirings and separations, compensation and human resource practices, training, technology use, business strategy and innovation. The employee questionnaire covered job activities, promotions, hours, earnings, training, use of computers and other technologies, education and family characteristics.
Class of Individuals: Paid workers who receive a T4 from their current employer.
Purpose: The survey supports research and policy development with respect to labour adjustment programs, workplace practices, social programs and education. Personal information was collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: None.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 003899
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 140

Youth in Transition Survey
Description: This bank describes information collected on a sample of youth across Canada every two years, through the longitudinal Youth in Transition Survey. The survey was initiated in January and May 2000. Information on over 52,000 youth from two age cohorts (15-year-olds and 18 to 20-year-olds) was collected during the first collection. For the 15-year-olds, information was also collected from their parents. Personal information may include the following categories of information: name, contact, demographics (such as age and sex), educational and labour market experiences, achievement, aspirations and expectations, and employment experiences.
Class of Individuals: Youth born in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1984.
Purpose: The personal information is used to produce policy-relevant information about school-work transitions and factors influencing education, training and work. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act (Sections 3, 7, 8).
Consistent Uses: With consent, information without names or other identifiers may be shared with Employment and Social Development Canada, as permitted under the provisions of Section 12 of the Statistics Act, for statistical and research purposes.
Retention and Disposal Standards: Information is retained until it is no longer required for statistical purposes and then it is destroyed.

RDA Number: 2007/001
Related Record Number: StatCan SSD 040
TBS Registration: 075146
Bank Number: StatCan PPU 150