What is a Research Data Centre?
Research Data Centres (RDCs) are secure facilities within the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) that provide researchers access to Statistics Canada microdata. Operated by Statistics Canada employees under the Statistics Act, RDCs ensure data confidentiality and require researchers to obtain security clearance, become ‘deemed employees,’ and follow strict confidentiality guidelines.
As part of a national initiative by Statistics Canada, SSHRC, CIHR, and university partners, RDCs support research across Canada, offering professors, graduate students, and external researchers access to confidential data for theses, reports, and publications.
To access data at the Nipissing RDC, researchers and students must:
1. Submit an Application
Prepare a project proposal and curriculum vitae (CV) and submit them through the Microdata Access Portal (MAP).
2. Undergo Review
The application will be reviewed by Statistics Canada and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).
3. Complete Security Screening
Upon approval, researchers must complete a security screening process to become 'deemed employees' of Statistics Canada.
For Inquiries:
The Nipissing RDC is located in Nipissing University's Education Centre, Room A151
Operating Hours
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
To book a workstation or for further assistance, please contact the Statistical Assistant, Alain Carlson, at nipissingrdc@nipissingu.ca or 705-474-3450 ext. 4105.
Or Contact Us:
Statistical Assistant: Alain Carlson
- Email: nipissingrdc@nipissingu.ca
- Phone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4105
Analyst: Jing Liang
- Email: jing.liang@statcan.gc.ca
Academic Director: Amir Erfani
- Email: amire@nipissingu.ca
Access Resources:
Partnership and Available Data
- Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN)
- Statistics Canada RDC Data
- CRDCN Data
- Data Liberation Initiative (DLI)