METROPOLIS DATA AVAILABLE AT CERIS

The metropolis data files described herein are available to CERIS accredited researchers only. To request the data, please refer to the the page of How to Request the Metropolis Data for the eligibility and request/approval procedure, and the updated protocol for the use of Metropolis Data.

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DESCRIPTION OF METROPOLIS DATA SETS:

Aggregate Statistics:

• 2001 Census Core Tables (Statistics Canada)
• 1996 Census Core Tables (Statistics Canada)
• 1996 Census Tabulations (Canadian Heritage)
• Dimensions Series: Ethnocultural and Social Characteristics of the Canadian Population, 1996 Census (Statistics Canada)
• Census of Canada, 1991 and 1996 (Statistics Canada)

Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB) (Citizenship and Immigration Canada, and Statistics Canada)

• Aggregate Statistics:
  • IMDB, 1980-1995
  • IMDB Income Distribution Tables, 1980-1997
  • IMDB Industry and Mobility Tables, 1980-1997: Employment Earnings by Industry and Inter-Provincial Mobility
• Microdata:
  • Permanent Resident Data System, 1980-2005, foxpro format (dbf) and text format (sdf), (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)*
  • Permanent Resident Data System, 1980-2004, SPSS format (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)*

Microdata:

• Permanent Resident Data System, 1980-2005, foxpro format (dbf) and text format (sdf), (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)*
• Permanent Resident Data System, 1980-2005, SPSS format (Citizenship and Immigration Canada)*

* Permanent Resident Data System (PRDS) is formerly called Landed Immigrant Data System (LIDS). It contains immigrant landing records.

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How to Request the Metropolis Data

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Related Links:

• Beyond 20/20 software

  • Downloading:
    http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/datalib/caq/b2020.htm#down 
  • Uncompressing and installing the file:
    http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/datalib/caq/b2020.htm#decomp
  • Documentation (including tutorials and summary of Beyond 20/20 commands and procedures):
    http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/datalib/caq/b2020.htm#doc
  • Common errors and solutions:
    http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/datalib/caq/b2020.htm#errors 
     
• CERIS Data Committee
   
• University of Toronto Data Library Service
   
• CERIS Resource Documents
   
• CERIS Seminar Presentations
   

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Updated December 13, 2007