The Daily Monday, December 3, 2018
Press Release
December 3, 2018
On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of Statistics Canada, 1970 to 2008
It’s the story of a statistical agency, and also the story of a nation. The latest installment in the life story of Statistics Canada, On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of Statistics Canada, 1970 to 2008, is now available to mark the agency’s 100th birthday.
Shaping a modern and responsive statistical agency for the next century
With a 100 years of strength, excellence and leadership behind it, Statistics Canada is ready to shape its future.
The Daily through the years
Statistics Canada turned 100 this year, and while The Daily—the agency’s official release bulletin—hasn’t yet reached that milestone, it has helped chronicle the agency’s and the country’s journey through the past 86 years.
A national agency with international reach
Since its inception, Statistics Canada has provided Canadians, businesses and federal, provincial/territorial and municipal governments with high quality statistics to make informed decisions. The agency’s work, however, is not limited to Canada; it is often showcased on the international stage.
Ivan Fellegi: A statistician who made his mark
Widely known as a pillar and pioneer at Statistics Canada, Ivan Fellegi was Chief Statistician of Canada from 1985 to 2008. Throughout his 22 years in the role, he worked hard to constantly improve Canada’s statistical agency. During that time, Statistics Canada was often recognized as one of, if not the best statistical agency in the world.
A 100 years and more of statistics acts
On December 12, 2017, the new Statistics Act received royal assent from Governor General Julie Payette. It now better defines the independence of Statistics Canada.
Presenting data in new, modern ways
It’s no secret that Canadians are living at a faster pace today than in generations past. Data are more and more accessible, and the way in which information is presented continues to evolve.
Fifty years of data tables at Statistics Canada
In 1969, nearly 50 years ago, Statistics Canada launched its Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management system, a massive statistical database better known as CANSIM.
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