Statistics Canada is pleased to host the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) 2025 preconference workshops in Ottawa on May 12, 2025!
The in-person, afternoon event will bring together CRDCN conference attendees to explore exciting new Statistics Canada data and methods with a Statistics Canada Research Data Centre (RDC) focus. Workshops are open to attendees of the CRDCN 2025 conference.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from some of Statistics Canada’s subject matter and record linkage experts and engage in discussions to help shape their future research.
There will be 3 concurrent workshops from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. EST at Statistics Canada in Ottawa:
Housing microdata and empirical research projects at Statistics Canada
- This workshop will discuss recent empirical housing research projects at Statistics Canada and will provide detailed information on key datasets available in the RDCs.
Matched Employer-Employee microdata and examples of research
- This workshop will provide a detailed exploration of the Canadian Employer-Employee Dynamics Database (CEEDD) and its subset, the Business Employee Analytical Microdata (BEAM). The session will highlight the distinctions between the CEEDD and BEAM, including examples of research that have been undertaken using these resources.
Workshop on record linkage and linked data
- This workshop will be a tour of linkage and linked data for RDC researchers, including tips and techniques for analysis using linked data. If you are wondering what linked data can do for you, this is the workshop for you.
Payment
There is no cost to attend.
Registration
Space is limited. Register for one of the three workshops through the following link: Registration Form: Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) 2025 preconference workshops. Registration deadline is March 31, 2025.
Location
The workshops will be held at Statistics Canada, 170 Tunney's Pasture Driveway, Ottawa, Ontario. Statistics Canada is accessible from downtown Ottawa by public transit or car (paid parking available on site).
For participants
The workshops will be presented in English with bilingual material available. Questions can be asked in either English or French.
Workshop sign-in information and room location will be provided by email in advance of the workshop.