Administrative data sources in the production of official statistics – Population and demography

Migration

Temporary residents, immigration and refugees

Statistics Canada uses the following data on temporary residents, immigration and refugees:

  • permits (work, study, temporary resident)
  • refugee claimants
  • confirmed departures, landing files and application for landing records.

Statistical programs using these data for statistical and research purposes only:

Census counts

Driver's licence

Statistics Canada uses the following driver's licence data:

  • name, gender and date of birth
  • civic address, mailing address and phone number
  • licence status and details.

Statistical programs using these data for statistical and research purposes only:

Information on Canadian veterans

Statistics Canada uses the following information on Canadian veterans:

  • military experience
  • income.

Statistical programs using these data for statistical and research purposes only:

Provincial and territorial household and housing characteristics survey data

Statistics Canada uses the following provincial and territorial household and housing characteristics survey data:

  • dwelling characteristics and shelter costs
  • community and neighbourhood characteristics
  • household and demographic characteristics.

The following statistical program uses these data for statistical and research purposes only:

Social Insurance Register

Statistics Canada uses the following Social Insurance Register data:

  • Social Insurance Number
  • applicant’s personal information (name, date of birth, address)
  • family relationships
  • government-issued identification
  • other relevant information (biographical, citizenship status, language).

Statistical programs using these data for statistical and research purposes only: