It is my pleasure to present the 2022–23 Departmental Results Report for Statistics Canada.
Over the past year, the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) portfolio worked closely with other government departments and agencies following the COVID-19 pandemic to build a more resilient, sustainable and inclusive economy that benefits all Canadians.
As the country keeps working through challenges brought on by the pandemic, Canadians continue to rely on high-quality data for public policy development.
In 2022–23, Statistics Canada, the country's most comprehensive and reliable source of trustworthy data, continued its modernization journey. It expanded, innovated and adapted data collection, methods, standards and products to provide high-quality data-driven insights about the economy, society and the environment.
The agency gathered more data about this diverse nation and the many complex intersections of identity than ever before. It kept pace with the demand for in-depth information on the labour market, health, demography and agriculture, as well as for the critical data it gathers through the census. Because of these efforts, Canadians had access to richer, more timely and relevant information, which in turn improved insights on the areas that matter most for Canadians and their quality of life.
From data management to partnerships, from innovation to protecting privacy and confidentiality, Statistics Canada continued to move ahead, showcasing its leadership role as a trusted data steward in Canada and internationally.
I invite you to read this report to learn more about how the ISED portfolio is working together with Canadians of all backgrounds and in all regions—urban and rural—to position Canada as a leader in the global economy.
The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne
Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry