Research Data Centres

Research Data Centres (RDCs) promote and facilitate research that uses Statistics Canada microdata within secure facilities managed by Statistics Canada. They include university-based RDCs, government-based RDCs in federal provincial or territorial government buildings, and Secure Access Points in approved locations where employees from all levels of government can access microdata.

Data users who become deemed employees of Statistics Canada access a wide variety of data, including social and business surveys, administrative data, and linked data. The confidentiality of respondents is protected through the use of policies and procedures that create a culture of confidentiality within the data user community.

Becoming a "deemed employee" includes attaining a security clearance, completing mandatory training, and swearing or affirming the Oath of Office and Secrecy to Statistics Canada.