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2. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 2 quantitative researchDevelop granting programs focused on quantitative research Promote research and training that emphasise social statistics Train the next generation of quantitative social researchers Create a system of research data centres Maximise the research-public policy interface and strengthen linkages between policy-makers and researchers

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4. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 4 It is a partnership that includes: More than 40 Canadian universities SSHRC CFI Provincial governments and granting councils Statistics Canada

5. Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 5 To promote and facilitate social science research that will benefit Canadian society and enhance Canada’s standing in the global community. To provide secured access to Statistics Canada social survey detailed micro data to researchers in regions across Canada. To visibly protect the confidentiality of respondents of Statistics Canada social surveys. To disseminate findings of social scientific research to the policy community and to the public.

6. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 6 fosters relevant research confidentiality and security … by creating an environment that fosters relevant research while maintaining confidentiality and security

7. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 7 Secure environment in a university setting Houses Statistics Canada micro data files Staffed by a Statistics Canada employee at all times Operates under the provisions of the Statistics Act Access limited to researchers with approved projects and “sworn-in” under Statistics Act as “deemed employees” All researchers have direct access to the datadirect access

8. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 8 Secure social science research laboratory for employees of federal departments Houses Statistics Canada micro data files Staffed by a Statistics Canada employee at all times Operates under the provisions of the Statistics Act Supports two modes of access to the data –Direct (at $3,500 per month)Direct –Indirect (at $5,500 per month)Indirect Located in Holland Cross

9. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 9 Provide centralized and systematic access to data ( detailed micro data not available any other way) for research purposes Provide support for data access and analytical support for employees of federal departments Create an environment similar to university RDCs in which researchers may exchange thoughts and ideas with their peers.

10. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 10 BCIRDC Alberta Prairie Manitoba Toronto McMaster Waterloo Western Queen’s RDC COOL RDC & FRDC CIQSS CRISP Atlantic

11. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 11 Secure computing environment On-site Statistics Canada analyst - support Links to specialists in Ottawa –analytical support –data support RDCs establish links with resources in the host institution

12. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 12  Physical security of site equivalent to that in Statistics Canada.  Stand-alone computing system that has no link outside of Statistics Canada Access limited to researchers with approved projects who have enhanced reliability check and are “sworn-in” under Statistics Act

13. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 13  Orientation session and handbook Statistics Canada analyst on-site Disclosure risk analysis on all products leaving the RDC

14. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 14 SSHRC –Manage the peer review process for applications to access the data –Provide funding for the Network CIHR –Provide funding for the Network Universities –Provide the physical facilities –Participate in the management of the network (through the RDC National Coordinating Committee) –Liaise with the research communities –Participate in knowledge mobilisation –Train the next generation of social science researchers

15. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 15 Family Expenditure Survey (FAMEX) Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID) Youth in Transition Survey (YITS) National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) Workplace and Employee Survey (WES) National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participation (NSGVP) National Graduate Survey (NGS) National Population Health Survey (NPHS) Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) Survey of Financial Security (SFS) General Social Survey (GSS) Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada (LSIC) Ethnic Diversity Survey (EDS)

16. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 16 Project proposal Proposal evaluation - SSHRC Security clearance - enhanced reliability check Orientation session and “oath of office” Researcher agrees to provide publicly available report that falls within Statistics Canada’s mandate

17. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 17 Necessity for access to detailed micro data and to the particular dataset(s) specified in proposal Clearly defined project objectives Suitability of analytical and statistical methods Scientific merit of the project Do the applicant and the team members (if applicable) have the experience, qualifications, and expertise to successfully complete the proposed project?

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22. Statistics Canada Statistique Canada mai 2005 / 22 http://www.statcan.ca/francais/rdc/ http://www.statcan.ca/english/rdc/ rdc-cdr@statcan.ca