The data found in the RDCs has been referenced in over 5,000 publications. Our researchers investigate socio-economic and health topics as well as cross-cutting topics related to Indigenous Peoples, gender, racial and ethnic issues, and housing and homelessness.

The Network provides unique access to Statistics Canada data on 33 campuses across the country to advance knowledge and inform public policy.

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CRDCN is funded by SSHRC, CIHR, CFI, the FRQ, Statistics Canada and our 42 primary and affiliated partner universities.

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RDC microdata come primarily from Statistics Canada Survey Master files. We also provide access to administrative records including tax, employment insurance, social assistance, and hospitalization records.

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Thanks to the commitment and support of our funders, researchers, and partners, we continue to grow and increase the impact of CRDCN enabled research.