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- English: Connecting Stats, Stories and People
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Content
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- read compelling stories; and,
- find an opportunity to ask us questions or offer your feedback.
To mark Statistics Canada's 100th anniversary throughout 2018, the blog will feature stories of leaders and change-makers that have impacted the world of statistics.
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The Connecting Stats, Stories and People blog will post new articles each month.
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