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Gain insights into disseminating census data effectively to specific users in Canada with a focus on immigrant communities and multi-language media. Explore lessons learned from the census cycle communications of 2001, 2006, and 2011, emphasizing the importance of capacity building, community outreach, and leveraging data for informed decision-making.
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DISSEMINATING CENSUS RESULTS TO SPECIFIC POTENTIAL USERS A Statistics Canada Perspective Douglas Newson, Director – Central Region
Overview • Canadian Context - 5 year cycle - high immigration/ concentration - web site effective • Examples - multi-language media - communities • Lessons Learned
Census Cycle Communications 2001 2006 2011 Dissemination
Population of Canada CANADA 31,241,030 ONTARIO 12,028,900 TORONTO 5,072,075
Multi-Language Media – Lessons Learned • Senior Managers - Mainstream important - 3rd Language ??? • Need for metrics - process vs. outcomes • Media community groups • Staff capacity required • Census and non-census data • Focus/ leverage • Key issue – CAPACITY BUILDING
More than government – communities Core needs similar Lack of knowledge about Census data Sharing of costs for detailed, custom work Community focal points Metrics – process vs. outcomes Key issue – CAPACITY BUILDING Community Outreach – Lessons Learned
Fits in continuous cycle Metrics important We have the tools – need the knowledge Managing demand Increasing data availability CAPACITY BUILDING
CONTACT INFO Douglas Newson douglas.newson@statcan.ca www.statcan.ca