Statistics Canada
Canadian statistics, reports and analysis on a wide range of topics. For help please see Statistics Canada’s Search the Site guide. Public access.
2021 Census @ Statistics Canada
The 2021 Census Program website provides detailed demographic and socioeconomic data. Community Profiles provide data with a detailed level of geography. Data Tables provides a detailed look at cross-tabulated variables on a number of subjects. Subjects covered by the census include population, sex of respondent, gender identity, housing, family structure, Indigenous peoples, language, education, place of birth, ethnic origin, visible minorities, religion, immigration and citizenship, income and earnings, housing, shelter costs, labour, mobility and migration, and place of work and commuting. Public access.
Data on Racialized and Indigenous Populations in Canada Guide
This guide consists of a curated list of datasets that include ethnicity and race variables which can be used to facilitate anti-racism research in Canada. Public access.
Previous Census Program Websites
The Canadian Census is conducted every 5 years. Access Community Profiles and Data Tables from the 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 and 2016 Censuses. Pre-1996 are available from the University of Toronto Map and Data Library. Public access.
Canadian Census Analzer @ CHASS
*** Please note that the Canadian Census Analyzer @ CHASS is having access issues. If you are experiencing problems accessing CHASS, please contact librdata@torontomu.ca ***
1961 – 2021 Census Profile Tables with Census geography for Canada, provinces/territories, federal electoral districts, census divisions, census subdivisions, census tracts and dissemination areas. TMU faculty, staff and students only.
Statistics Canada Data
Selected data from Census and socioeconomic surveys that can be displayed in simple tables or maps. For more information on how to use Statistics Canada Data Tables (formerly CANSIM) please see how to use Data Tables Video. Public access.
CANSIM @ CHASS
The most detailed statistical source for Canadian social and economic data. Same data as CANSIM above with some additional options for subsetting and visualizing data. TMU faculty, staff and students only.
Canada Year Book
Statistical overview of Canada with tables, charts and analytical articles from 1867 – 2012. Public access.
Historical Statistics of Canada
Canadian social, economic statistics from 1867 to the 1970s. Public access.
Pre-confederation Censuses of Canada – 1665-1861
Contains tables on the social and economic conditions in Canada during colonization from 1665 to 1861. Public access.