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Recreational Squid Fishery - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Areas of marine recreational squid fisheries in British Columbia.

CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: CRIMS, fisheries, recreational, squid
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Recreational Groundfish Fishery - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Areas of marine recreational groundfish fisheries in British Columbia. 

CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data.

Tags: CRIMS, fisheries, groundfish, recreational
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Conservation Cross Reference Table

This cross-reference table provides a link between the provincial [__Conservation Lands__](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/conservation-lands) and [__NGO Conservation Areas__](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/ngo-conservation-areas-fee-simple). Overlap between the two datasets will occur where NGO lands have been leased to the province. Since the source cadastral layers used to define parcels in the two datasets may differ, the overlap may not be exact. The CIP_PCL field in the  [__NGO Conservation Areas__](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/ngo-conservation-areas-fee-simple) links to the Conservation_Land_ID field in the provincial [__Conservation Lands__](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/conservation-lands) dataset.

Tags: Canadian Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited Canada, Land Trust Alliance of British Columbia, NGO, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Nature Trust of British Columbia, conservation, conservation area, conservation land, cross reference, non-governmental organization
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Pelagic Birds (unspecified) - Coastal Resource Information Management System (CRIMS)

Distribution of unspecified pelagic bird species habitat in coastal British Columbia showing relative abundance (RA) by season and overall relative importance (RI). RI is based on project region and not on the province as a whole. CRIMS is a legacy dataset of BC coastal resource data that was acquired in a systematic and synoptic manner from 1979 and was intermittently updated throughout the years. Resource information was collected in nine study areas using a peer-reviewed provincial Resource Information Standards Committee consisting of DFO Fishery Officers, First Nations, and other subject matter experts. There are currently no plans to update this legacy data. 

Tags: Canada, Seabirds, biology, colony, feeding, habitat, marine bird, ornithology, pelagic bird, staging
Organization: GeoBC Branch
Metadata for BC Employment and Assistance

Oct 1989 to Dec 2024 - metadata for the BC Employment and Assistance program caseload and involvement.  This data uses two months of reconciliation which accounts for 99% of all transactions for any given benefit month. The historical data for 1989 to 1994  contains complex data collected prior to significant changes in the data collection structure and processes. Subject matter expertise is required to correctly interpret historical data.

If you are a researcher and want to work with us to help make BC programs and services better, apply to use this dataset and don't hesitate to ask questions here: https://dpdd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2

Tags: BCEA, Caseload, Employment Assistance, Income Assistance, Recipients
Organization: Data Innovation Program (DIP)
Census Geographic Attribute File

The Geographic Attribute File from Statistics Canada contains geographic data at the dissemination block level. The file includes geographic codes, land area, population and dwelling counts, names, unique identifiers, DGUIDs and types, where applicable.

The file has been filtered from the original version to include only information for the province of B.C.

For more census geography resources see: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/geo/aip-pia/index-eng.cfm


Tags: Statistics Canada, census, census division, census subdivision, dissemination block, dwelling, geographic, population
Organization: BC Stats
Household Spending Characteristics

Extract for the relevant data for British Columbia and Canada in the Statistics Canada Survey of Household Spending. This data source contains relevant information regarding household characteristics, specifically regarding the household dwelling (such as size and available equipment and services in the home), as well as spending amounts by type of expenditure by income quintile group. 
Source: Statistics Canada, Survey of Household Spending, 2023-10-26.  Reproduced and distributed on an “as is” basis with the permission of Statistics Canada.


Tags: Dwelling characteritics, Dwelling size, Household Equipment, Household characteristics, Household expenditure by quintile, Household expenditures by size, Household ownership
Organization: BC Stats
Conservation Properties - KCP (FWCP)

Conservation properties in the East Kootenay, West Kootenay and North Columbia. The data includes BC Government, Canadian Wildlife Service, FWCP, NCC, The Land Conservancy, Nature Trust, Fee Simple and TAC properties.

Tags: Boundaries, Canada, Columbia Basin, EKCP, East Kootenay, East Kootenay Conservation Program, FWCP, Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program, KCP, Kootenay Conservation Properties, Kootenays, Rocky Mountains, TAC, West Kootenay, acquisition, agreements, biology, conservation, conservation properties, ecology, fee simple, fish, land acquisition, land ownership, private land, property, wildlife
Organization: Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program
Metadata for Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program - E01

Jan 2017 to Mar 2023 - metadata for the clients in the Career Paths Program, which is a program that helps new Permanent Residents attain skilled employment that uses their previous education and work experience from outside of Canada.

If you are a researcher and want to work with us to help make BC programs and services better, apply to use this dataset and don't hesitate to ask questions here: https://dpdd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2

Tags: Career Paths, Immigration, Integration, Permanent Residents
Organization: Data Innovation Program (DIP)
Angling Licence Sales Statistics 2010 to 2024

The Angling Licence Sales Statistics annual dataset provides the number of recreational angling licences sold in British Columbia by licence year. The data is collected through the BC Freshwater Fishing e-Licencing system and includes sales of basic angling licences, classified waters licences and conservation surcharges. Sales are summarized by:  
- Residency: Angler residency type (Resident or Non-Resident)  
- Product Type: Category of licence type  
- Licence Type: Description of licence  
- Licence Year (LY): April 1 - March 31 (e.g. LY10/11 is April 1, 2010 - March 31, 2011)

Tags: Angling, Fish, Fishing, Licence, Licence Sales, freshwater, recreational
Organization: Aquatic Ecosystems
Biogeoclimatic Projections

This spatial data product consists of projected climate conditions classified by biogeoclimatic (BGC) unit across Western North America. Projections can be accessed interactively through the spatial module of the CCISS tool, where users can view projections at both local and provincial scales. Users can download raster data (TIF files) for the entire province or for predefined subregions, for five 20-year periods of the 21st century: 2001-2020, 2021-2040, 2041-2060, 2061-2080, and 2081-2100. 

The data available are as follows: 

•	Ensemble vote winner BGC subzone/variant from an ensemble of 60 global climate model projections (5 rasters – 1 per time period)

•	Ensemble vote winner BGC zone (5 rasters – 1 per time period)

•	BGC projections for 5 global climate model simulations that represent the variation in the 60-member ensemble (25 rasters – 5 simulations x 5 time periods)

•	BGC projections for observed climates of the 1961-1990 and 2001-2020 periods (2 rasters) 

•	Estimated climatic novelty for all BGC projections (available for all 37 rasters)

•	Tree Species Environmental Suitability projections (225 rasters - 5 time periods x 3 edatopes x 15 species)
•	Tree Species Environmental Suitability change (225 rasters - 5 time periods x 3 edatopes x 15 species)



***For data access and downloads, see the CCISS Spatial tab of the CCISS tool and Documentation > Instructions > CCISS Spatial.***

Tags: BEC, BGC, Canada, Future Forest Ecosystems Centre, biogeoclimatic, biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification, biogeoclimatic zones, climate change, climate change adaptation, ecological classification, ffec, novel climates, vegetation
Organization: Forest Carbon and Climate Services Branch
Metadata for BC Property Assessment

Jan 2023 to Dec 2024 - metadata for the BC Property Assessment Data Advice. BC Assessment develops and maintains real property assessments throughout British Columbia in addition to providing real property information​. It was originally created in 1976 to provide taxing authorities the data they required to perform their taxation duties. Today the product is still used by taxing authorities, First Nations governments, Provincial Governments and enterprise customers to perform various business functions. 

If you are a researcher and want to work with us to help make BC programs and services better, apply to use this dataset and don't hesitate to ask questions here: https://dpdd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2

Tags: BC Assessment, BCA, Data Advice
Organization: Data Innovation Program (DIP)
Profiles of Indigenous Peoples (PIP): Consultation Areas - Public Map Service

The First Nations Consultative Areas Map provides preliminary contact information for First Nations who may have Aboriginal Interests identified within the area queried. These contacts are based on knowledge currently available to the Province. It is recommended users of Consultative Areas Database application seek support from the host agency you wish to make application to or contact the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation (MARR) Manager in your area for more information prior to engaging First Nation contacts. The intent in providing this reporting service is to create awareness for the general public, proponents and First Nations of First Nations asserted and proven rights and title on the land base. We hope that Consultative Areas Database tool will provide a small, first step in establishing healthy and respectful relationships with First Nations. The information provided is not intended to create, recognize, limit, or deny any aboriginal or treaty rights, including aboriginal title, that First Nations may have, or impose any obligations on the Province or alter the legal status of resources within the Province or the existing legal authority of British Columbia. The Province makes no warranties or representations regarding the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, or fitness for use of any or all data provided in the reports.



Tags: BC, CAD, First Nation Territory, IMF, Indigenous, PIP, consultation, consultative area, first nation
Organization: Reconciliation and Natural Resource Sector Policy
BC Demographic Survey: DIP Data Linkage Rates

The BC Demographic Survey: DIP Linkage Rates resources provide information on data linkage between the 2023 BC Demographic Survey and other available datasets in the Data Innovation Program (DIP). Overall linkage rates are provided for each DIP administrative dataset, which indicate the percentage of records that can be linked to records from the BC Demographic Survey. The summary and detail resources look at specific comparisons between a DIP dataset’s demographic variables (if present) and those from the survey, which is done at a high-level, as well as comparing the variable values themselves. This information will assist researchers exploring issues related to anti-racism in government in understanding how the Survey data can supplement their planned research using other administrative datasets in DIP.

The data provided in this catalogue is also viewable in an accompanying dashboard: https://bcstats.shinyapps.io/bc-demographic-survey-dip-data-linkage-rates

Tags: ARDA, BC Demographic Survey, Data Innovation Program, anti-racism, linkage, survey
Organization: BC Stats
Biodiversity Corridors Kamloops Forest District (legacy)

Biodiversity Corridors in the Kamloops Forest District showing dispersal routes of wildlife.

This data is a legacy dataset, circa 1998, from the Ministry of Forests Forest Development Plan (FDP) datasets. 
Additional details are unknown.   For historical reference.

Tags: Kamloops, biodiversity corridor, legacy
Organization: Regional Operations - Thompson Okanagan
Metadata for Health Registration and Premium Billings - DEPRECATED

THIS DATASET HAS BEEN REPLACED - SEE CLIENT ROSTER

1986 to 2020 - static metadata for medical service plan registration and premium billings including de-identified listing of registrant demographics.  This file is often referred to as the unconsolidated file (RPB Lite) and contains starts and stops of registration.  It captures interruption of registration in a year and can be of value when looking at the number of individuals registered in part of the year.

If you are a researcher and want to work with us to help make BC programs and services better, apply to use this dataset and don't hesitate to ask questions here: https://dpdd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/2

Tags: DIP, Health Registry, MSP, Premium Billings, RPBLITE, Registrant Demographics
Organization: Data Innovation Program (DIP)
Historic Trail Features of British Columbia

This dataset contains spatial and tabular data on non-archaeological historic trails in B.C. Some of these trails, or sections of trail, are defined or protected under provincial legislation such as the Heritage Conservation Act. Other trails or trail segments are recorded but not legally protected. This dataset represents point feature data (e.g. cabins, landmarks).

Tags: BC, British Columbia, Environment, Heritage, Recreation, heritage, heritage trail, historic, trail
Organization: Heritage Branch
Historic Trail Features of British Columbia - Internal

This dataset contains spatial and tabular data on non-archaeological historic trails in B.C. Some of these trails, or sections of trail, are defined or protected under provincial legislation such as the Heritage Conservation Act. Other trails or trail segments are recorded but not legally protected. This dataset represents point feature data (e.g. cabins, landmarks).

Tags: BC, British Columbia, Environment, Heritage, Recreation, heritage, heritage trail, historic, trail
Organization: Heritage Branch
BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF)

Dataset includes all BC Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF)-funded research infrastructure projects since the inception of the program in 1998, up to the end of 2024. The dataset reflects the BCKDF maximum amounts awarded and the date of the award (date the institution was notified). Actual capital expenses may slightly differ due to final project costs.

For more information: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/technology-innovation/bckdf   

Tags: BC Knowledge Development Fund, BCKDF, funding, infrastructure, innovation, research, science, technology
Organization: Innovation and Industry Development Division
Forest Biodiversity - BC Cumulative Effects Framework - 2019 Assessment

NOTE: This dataset is the result of an analysis of many input layers and as such the accuracy, currency, and completeness of the dataset cannot be relied upon for operational use.

Please refer to the [BC Cumulative Effects Forest Biodiversity Value website](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=4703FA92673A4F1EAE4DBA7A34554EF9) for related project information, as well as documents related to this dataset, such as protocols, reports and online tools.

The data represented here corresponds to the following published reports:

1. Skeena Region - Lakes and Morice Timber Supply Areas: 
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/cumulative-effects-framework/regional-assessments/skeena
2. NEW! Cariboo Region - 100 Mile House, Cariboo-Chilcotin, and Quesnel Districts:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/natural-resource-stewardship/cumulative-effects-framework/regional-assessments/cariboo


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The Interim Assessment Protocol for Forest Biodiversity in British Columbia describes the procedure for assessing cumulative effects on forest biodiversity. This is done through assessment of hazards (which are a source of harm or have the potential to cause harm to the value) that are combined to determine the overall risk. Each hazard is assessed by measuring indicators to determine the current condition. In the Forest Biodiversity assessment, there are three hazards considered: Habitat Change, Habitat Connectivity, and Species Disturbance. Habitat Change considers the loss of forest habitats through conversion to alternate land uses, or the alteration or degradation of forest structural conditions resulting in disruption in habitat use. Habitat Connectivity considers the breaking apart of continuous habitat into multiple patches which can isolate remaining habitat patches and affect species day-to-day movements, dispersal, seasonal migration or range shifts. Species Disturbance considers changes in species behavior, biology, or interactions which can lead to habitat avoidance, increases in inter-species competition, predation, parasitism or disruption in mutualistic relationships between species. Hazard ratings are based on the departure of observed (current) conditions from expected (historical) conditions. Finally, the combined hazard ratings provide the overall Forest Biodiversity Risk.



Tags: Assessment, Cariboo Region, Cumulative Effects, Cumulative Effects Framework, Current Condition, Forest Biodiversity, Forest Value, Resource Stewardship, Skeena Region
Organization: Collaborative Stewardship and Cumulative Effects Management
Primary Care Network (PCN) Communities

The B.C. Ministry of Health Primary Care Network Communities are comprised of one or more [Primary Care Networks](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/f1d13836-76fa-4da3-99ad-c3a28080a7d8) (PCN). Each Primary Care Network is composed of a grouping of Community Health Service Areas (CHSAs). 

Dataset decommissioned until the PCN-Cs are finalized.

Tags: CHSA, CHSAs, Health, Health Boundary, PCN, PCNs, Primary Care, Primary Care Network, Primary Care Network Community
Organization: Integrated Analytics: Primary Care, Acute Care & Workforce
Boreal Caribou Core-Matrix Habitat

Core and matrix habitat incorporate both scientific information (habitat suitability, telemetry data from radio collared boreal caribou) and Indigenous knowledge of caribou distribution and habitat use. Core habitat represent the most important habitat within the ranges containing the biophysical attributes required by caribou to carry out life processes necessary for survival and recovery.

Tags: Boreal Caribou, Caribou, Caribou Recovery Program, Habitat
Organization: Terrestrial Species Recovery
North Cowichan Ortho-Imagery, LiDAR, Contours

Contains 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2024 10cm resolution ortho-imagery collected in May to July for the respective year, 12-15 points per meter LiDAR, and 1 meter contours derived from the LiDAR (2024).

This data may only be used under the terms of the [Open Government Licence - Municipality of North Cowichan](http://www.northcowichan.ca/ogl).  You are encouraged to contact the data custodian if you have any questions regarding fitness for use.


Data is refreshed daily Monday to Friday.

Tags: LiDAR, contours, ortho, orthophoto
Organization: Municipality of North Cowichan
Terrestrial Protected Areas Representation by Biogeoclimatic Zone (PARC)

Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) zone boundaries with percent protected, number of overlapping protected areas and other attributes added as a result of geoprocessing. Protected area and park representation by BEC zone provides a zonal ecosystem context for natural resource planning processes such as; management plans, land use zoning, environmental risk assessment, landscape analysis, habitat supply, and management of high priority species. For important warnings about using this data for spatial analysis see the Data Quality section of the metadata

Tags: PARC, Protected Areas, biogeoclimatic, biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification
Organization: BC Parks
Terrestrial Protected Areas Representation by Biogeoclimatic Code (PARC)

Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) zone boundaries with percent protected, number of overlapping protected areas and other attributes added as a result of geoprocessing. Protected area and park representation by BEC zone provides a zonal ecosystem context for natural resource planning processes such as; management plans, land use zoning, environmental risk assessment, landscape analysis, habitat supply, and management of high priority species. For important warnings about using this data for spatial analysis see the Data Quality section of the metadata

Tags: BEC, PARC, Protected Areas, biogeoclimatic ecosystem classification
Organization: BC Parks
Container Trucking Zones

Container Trucking Zones provides boundaries and corresponding rate information in Canadian dollars for licensed on and off dock container moves. 

***The map shown on this webpage is intended for use as general information only, and is not intended to supplant or interpret the provisions of any Rate Order of the Commissioner, or of any of the provisions of the Container Trucking Act (SBC 2014, c. 28) or the Container Trucking Regulation.***

Tags: Off-dock, On-dock, Rates, Shipping Container, Trucking
Organization: British Columbia Container Trucking Commissioner
Hunting Sales Statistics 2005 to 2024

The Hunting Sales Statistics annual dataset provides the number of hunting licences sold in British Columbia each licence year. The data is currently collected through the BC Hunting Online licencing system and includes sales of hunting licences (basic, species and special area) and [Limited Entry Hunting (LEH)](https://catalogue.data.gov.bc.ca/dataset/72997ada-2909-4080-a53c-9cc142036d1a) applications. Sales are summarized by:     
- Residency: Hunter residency type (Resident or Non-Resident)  
- Product Type: Category of licence type (csv only)  
- Licence Type: Description of licence  
- Licence Year (LY): April 1 - March 31 (e.g. LY05/06 is April 1, 2005- March 31, 2006)

Tags: Licence, Licence Sales, Wildlife, hunting, limited entry hunt
Organization: Wildlife
Wildlife Species Inventory Study Areas - All

This dataset consists of polygons outlining study areas. Study areas are intended to be areas within inventory projects where sampling actually takes place to make conclusions about the larger project area. Study areas are more fully defined here: http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/sif/spifml20-05.htm#p394_29825.
Each study area polygon has information about the inventory project with which it is associated, a project coordinator, study area name, and a link to more online information about the project.

Tags: SPI, WSI, species inventory, study area, survey area, wildlife inventory, wildlife species inventory
Organization: Knowledge Management