“Working with the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) was an exceptional experience. The CRDCN enabled Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE) to fund five impactful research projects to support evidence-based policy development, programs and services. The process of developing and launching the Call for Proposals was smooth and efficient, and the level of professionalism and support we received throughout was outstanding! I look forward to collaborating with them in the future.” 

Current RDC Researcher, Research Partner 

“The opportunities for student research offered through the CRDCN in access to policy-actionable data are unparalleled. Moreover, this access is facilitated across the country, not just the central provinces or large metropolitan areas.

This article appeared in the Atlantic Student Research Journal, written by students about student-led research using RDC data: https://theasrj.com/articles/genderpaygap.“

Current RDC Researcher, Conference/Event Speaker

“The RDC at York was where I completed most of my dissertation work. As a postdoctoral researcher, a lot of my work is being done at the Toronto RDC. The Analysts at both locations were always very helpful and supportive.

The CRDCN is an essential resource for PhD and postdoc researchers.”

Current RDC Researcher

“It is now common knowledge that data are key to science and decision making. We have to be grateful to the Canadian Research Data Centre Network and Statistics Canada for all their accomplishments in linking researchers to the data they need. This, on average, has led to important results being obtained in multiple fields every week for 25 years. Quite a major and impactful outcome!”

Current Board Member & Statistics Canada colleague

“I had the privilege to work at CRDCN in late 2010’s contributing to the development of the vRDC secure remote research compute access system. I fondly remember the small but excellent, and fiercely dedicated CRDCN team delivering research services to Canadian Academics.

The importance and unique aspects of the research combined with the sensitivity and complexity of the technical and policy aspects of the vRDC delivery platform provided a unique opportunity to learn and grow as an IT professional.

I want to thank Martin Taylor for his guidance and support, and the whole CRDCN team for the opportunity to be part of this important Canadian digital research infrastructure initiative.“

Former Lead IT Architect at CRDCN

“It was my honour to be asked to chair CRDCN’s reconstituted board in 2017.  Although the organization had successfully evolved through several stages from its founding in 2000, it was clear by then that the challenges that lay ahead required a new model for the organization’s funding, staffing and, indeed, governance.

Under the leadership of Martin Taylor, those challenges were addressed and the CRDCN of 2025 reflects the many changes that he instituted.  I am proud of what the board, staff, membership and research community in general contributed to that effort, and, speaking personally, look upon my years with CRDCN as one of the highlights of my career.“

Former Board Member at CRDCN

“Although some people grumble about RDCs (particularly the operating hours and the vetting requirements), the reality is that this has changed how quantitative research is done in Canada. I can’t imagine building my career without them.”

Current Academic Director

“As an invaluable national asset the CRDCN bridges the deep reservoir of Statistics Canada microdata to the rich reservoir of research expertise in our Canadian universities to advance knowledge and inform public policy on social, economic, and health issues of high priority for our country.”

Former Executive Director at CRDCN