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Statistics Canada is the country’s largest producer
and disseminator of statistical information, providing
information on almost every type of economic and
social activity in Canada. Much of the basic data
collection work required to produce these figures is
directed from the local Statistics Canada Regional
Office. Also, through local Advisory Services staff.
data are made available to the general public and to
people in business, government. the news media,
labour organizations and educational institutions.

The Vancouver Regional Office of Statistics Canada
provides British Columbia and Yukon with a variety of
user services from its location at 1145 Robson Street.
Many of these services are provided on a cost
recovery basis and involve a nominal charge. All
services are available in both official languages.

 

   

DOUGLAS COLLEGE
Inquiry Service oT enna

© answer requests for statistical data by telephone,
letter and from visitors

® provide a collection of all Statistics Canada's
recent publications as well as certain historical
ones for public reference ;

® provide tabulations of certain unpublished data and
other selected government statistical publications
for public reference

® provide visitors with study areas

Professional Consultation Service

® assist both experienced and inexperienced users
with data problems

® advise on arranging direct access to CANSIM,
Statistics Canada’s machine-readable data base
system

* provide feedback to Statistics Canada on the
statistical needs and problems of users

Data Distribution and Promotion Services

® take orders for all Statistics Canada publications
and related material such as Census maps and
microfiche

® retrieve data directly from CANSIM

® provide public copying facilities for printed mate-
rials and microfiche

© arrange displays to promote the use of statistical
data .- i

Education Service

® provide booklets on finding and using statistics and
distribute copies ‘of the Statistics Canada Catalo-
gue of Publications

@ hold workshops and seminars for users on subjects
of special interest, on request

® visit educational institutions to speak on statistical
subjects, on request

® arrange local training courses on statistical
subjects, such as basic questionnaire design, and
sampling techniques

Collection Services

arrange for the design, management and imple-
mentation of surveys for governments. institutions
and private agencies

* advise on all aspects of information gathering

How to Contact Statistics Canada

In Vancouver you may contact Advisory Services by
telephoning 666-3695 or by writing or visiting the
Regional Office. If it should be inconvenient to
contact the office, users are reminded that they may
be able to refer to Statistics Canada publications at
their local public library or an educational library in
their area.