York- Statistics Canada Research Data Centre (RDC)

A partnership with Statistics Canada, supported through the York University Division of the Vice-President Research & Innovation and is a centre housed in the Institute for Social Research.
The York University Statistics Canada Research Data Centre (York RDC) provides social science, health and policy researchers access to analyze Statistics Canada’s master data sets. In the RDC’s secure environment researchers can access surveys in full detail, without the removal of geographic and other information required to protect respondent confidentiality in the public use data files.
The York RDC is a Branch of the Toronto Region RDC and is funded by the office of York University’s Vice President of Research and Innovation (VPRI), SSHRC, CIHR, and managed by York University’s Institute for Social Research.
Data sets
The York RDC hosts the core RDC Program Data Sets. Please consult the RDC Program’s Application process and guidelines page for more information about submitting a proposal. York University researchers can check York University Libraries Data and Statistics web site to ensure that data needs cannot be met using Statistics Canada’s publicly available microdata provided through the Data Liberation Initiative (DLI).
How to apply
Research at the RDC requires acceptance of a proposal submitted to both SSHRC and Statistics Canada. For details, consult application process and guidelines.
Fall Term, 2020
The York RDC is open up on an approval and appointment basis only. Please read these instructions. Also, please contact Chang Lin, RDC Analyst regarding procedures and arrangements.
COVID 19 Resources
Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) has created a document outlining ways to proceed with your research. Please click here for updates to operations. Furthermore, we have also created a list of government, researcher and data resources to help our community pursue its work. For more information, please visit the website, https://crdcn.org/
Upcoming Events
- The Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) in partnership with Statistics Canada is proud to present its 20th anniversary virtual conference in October 2020.
- COVID-19 webinar series

Past Events and News
York Research Data Centre Newsletter, September 2017
York Research Data Centre Newsletter, Summer 2017
York Research Data Centre Newsletter, March 2017
York RDC Promotional Presentation:
Accessing Statistics Canada Data and Resources Web Links
External Resources:
Day | Hours |
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Monday | 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (all times by appointment only) |
Tuesday | 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (all times by appointment only) |
Wednesday | 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (all times by appointment only) |
Thursday | 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 4:00pm (all times by appointment only) |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Getting to the York RDC
The secure data area of the York RDC is located in Room 282, on the 2nd floor of York Lanes building, located on the campus of York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3. York University Keele campus map
The York RDC Classroom is located in Room 283B (enter through the doors at 283 not 282).
Several public transit services serve York University.
Find a map of our location here.
Parking
York University Parking Services provides complete information on the availability of visitor parking and the acquisition of parking permits
Accessibility
The second floor of York Lanes is accessible by elevator.
The York RDC houses one accessible workstation with a height adjustable work surface. An accessible restroom is located close to the facility.
General Inquiries:
York University RDC
York Lanes 282
Phone: 416-650-8498 (campus ext. 58498)
Email: yorkrdc@yorku.ca
Website: http://www.isryorku.ca/centres/statistics-canada-research-data-centre/
York University RDC staff:
Academic Director
Professor Valerie Preston
vpreston@yorku.ca
Statistical Consultant
Hugh McCague
416-736-2100, ext. 33028
hmccague@yorku.ca
Analysts
Analyst
Chang Z. Lin
416-650-8498
rdc@utoronto.ca
Assistant Analyst
Sara
416-650-8498
yorkrdc3@yorku.ca
York RDC Facility
- Eight workstations with standard statistical software
- Meeting room with seating up to 15 persons
- Internet access
- Nightly backup of researcher’s folders
York RDC Links
The Canadian Research Data Network (CRDCN)
York RDC Partners
- University of Toronto
- Ryerson University
- Statistics Canada (RDC Program Page) (How to Cite Statistics Canada Products)
- Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada
Statistics Canada and SSHRC RDC Websites