Community Information Database
Active Project? | Yes |
Year Project Began: | 2006 |
Year of Last Input: | 2015 |
Last Updated: | Jul 31 2017 |
Project Location: Canada |
State / Province: |
Country: Canada |
Lead Organization: Rural and Co-operatives Secretariat |
Type of Organization: Unknown |
Geographic Scope
Neighborhood, Municipality, Multi-County, NationalIssue Areas
Children & Youth, Economy, Education, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, PopulationDescription
The Community Information Database (CID) is a free internet-based resource developed to provide communities, researchers, and governments with access to consistent and reliable socio-economic and demographic data and information for all communities across Canada.
The CID was developed by the Government of Canada’s Rural Secretariat in collaboration with the provinces and territories, other government departments, and community groups.
The CID provides:
Access to over 500 pieces of data about your community or region, including:
population, education, income, employment, families, and much more
An interactive map for displaying and accessing data
A tool for you to learn more about rural Canada
Click on the following links to know more about specific topics such as frequently asked
questions, CID geography, indicators, definitions, and data sources.
Project URL
http://www.cid-bdc.caProject Contact:
Arthur FriesenRural and Co-operatives Secretariat -
arthur.friesen@agr.gc.ca
Winnipeg Manitoba Canada