AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Local Geographic Area (LGA) versus Alberta Age-Standardized Mortality Rates (per 100,000 population) for Three-Year Period 2008-2010

This table provides the age-standardized mortality rates per 100,000 population, for the three selected causes of death and all causes combined for both the local geographic area and Alberta for the most recent three-year period available. The three selected causes of death are Circulatory System, Neoplasms and External Causes (Injury). Age standardization is a technique applied to make rates comparable across groups with different age distributions. A simple rate is defined as the number of people with a particular condition divided by the whole population. An age-standardized rate is defined as the number of people with a condition divided by the population within each age group. Standardizing (adjusting) the rate across age groups allows a more accurate comparison between populations that have different age structures. Age standardization is typically done when comparing rates across time periods, different geographic areas, and or population sub-groups (e.g. ethnic group). This indicator dataset contains information at both Local Geographic Area (for example, Lacombe, Red Deer - North, Calgary - West Bow, etc.) and Alberta levels. Local geographic area refers to 132 geographic areas created by Alberta Health (AH) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) based on census boundaries. This table is the part of "Alberta Health Primary Health Care - Community Profiles" report published February 2013

Organization: Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
A East Hudson Bay Network research initiative on regional metal accumulation in the marine food web

Communities in east Hudson Bay and James Bay are concerned about ecosystem changes observed in recent decades, particularly related to sea-ice conditions, and also about potential impacts of contaminants from long-range atmospheric transport and regional human activities. The Arctic Eider Society’s Community-Driven Research Network (CDRN) was established to measure and better understand large-scale cumulative environmental impacts in east Hudson Bay and James Bay. Building on CDRN collaborations and activities in five communities (Sanikiluaq, Kuujjuaraapik, Inukjuak, Umiujaq, Chisasibi), this Northern Contaminants Program (NCP) community-based project generated new information on metal bioaccumulation that provide a regionally integrated perspective on metal exposure in the marine environment of east Hudson Bay and James Bay.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Critical Habitat for Aquatic Species at Risk - Canada

The Species at Risk (SAR) Program is responsible for carrying out DFO’s mandate under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) to protect, recover and conserve all listed aquatic SAR in Canada. 

Critical habitat is identified for species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Species at Risk Act (SARA).

This mapping tool is for general guidance only.  “Mapped” representations of waterbodies and watercourses are based on authoritative provincial geospatial products, guidance and standards.  Due to the nature of dynamic systems and the resolution/accuracy of these data sets, areas within which critical habitat is found as displayed on the mapping tool may not align exactly with natural watercourses.  If discrepancies occur, refer to the relevant species recovery strategy and/or action plan for additional information on critical habitat.  If additional guidance is required, please contact the Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/pnw-ppe/contact-eng.html

Critical habitat is defined under section 2 of SARA as: "the habitat that is necessary for the survival or recovery of a listed wildlife species and that is identified as the species' critical habitat in the recovery strategy or in an action plan for the species". Section 49(1)(a) of SARA requires that a species' Recovery Strategy/Action Plan include an identification of the species' critical habitat to the extent possible, based on the best available information, including information provided by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). SARA makes it illegal to destroy any part of the critical habitat of SAR and may impose restrictions on development and construction. 

Critical habitats were assembled by SARA regional biologists and recovery teams. They are designed to support the protection and recovery of species listed as Endangered or Threatened under the Species at Risk Act. They are also described and displayed in species' Recovery Documents and Action Plans.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Geographic variation of metal concentrations in wolverine of western North America

Through collaborations with a network of territorial government biologists, existing sample collections from carcass retrieval programs administered by territorial governments were analyzed mainly for total mercury, but also in a subset of samples for methylmercury and a suite of metals including lead and cadmium. This study examined spatial variation in mercury bioaccumulation across Arctic regions using muscle samples from a large number of animals (419 wolverines). For a subset of animals, the distribution of metals among tissues (brain, liver, kidney, muscle, hair) was investigated. The datasets generated from this study provide a baseline from which to further investigate potential long-term impacts of atmospheric mercury deposition to the terrestrial environment.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Metals in scavenging birds of Canada

This data set was generated to investigate the bioaccumulation of trace metals in livers of scavenging birds, with a primary focus on lead and antimony. To evaluate lead exposure in scavenging birds across Canada, we initiated a national scale study in 2018 to (1) determine the lead concentrations in raptors and corvids, (2) identify bird species and regions at higher risk, and (3) examine antimony (a hardener in lead alloys) as a co-contaminant in lead-exposed birds. Through a multi-agency collaboration, a sample set of 954 livers was obtained from dead and moribund birds brought to wildlife organizations between the years 2000 to 2024.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Bathymetry of the Magdalen Islands Lagoons Marine Refuge

This bathymetric dataset of the five inland water bodies of the Magdalen Islands was produced by the Quebec Regional Science Directorate (DRS) of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) as part of the characterization of the Magdalen Islands lagoon marine refuge.

The data comes from several sources, including a bathymetric LiDAR survey, satellite-derived bathymetry (SDB), acoustic surveys, and spot depth sampling conducted in inland water bodies.

The final product is a 5 m resolution raster projected in NAD83 / MTM zone 4. Depths are expressed in meters and reduced to chart datum (CD). This dataset is provided for information, analysis, and research purposes and is not intended for navigation.

This dataset is a derived scientific product generated through processing, interpolation, and integration conducted by a DRS research team, and it does not constitute a hydrographic product of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). The data may contain uncertainties, acquisition artifacts, or processing errors, and do not meet the hydrographic standards of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO).

This dataset is provided exclusively for informational, analytical, management, and scientific research purposes. It must not be used for navigation, for operational decision‑making at sea, or for any activity where the safety of persons or property may depend on the accuracy of depth information.

DFO and CHS disclaim all liability for the use, interpretation, or decisions made on the basis of this product.

For more information on the methodology and an overview of the results, see the report by Grégoire et al. (2026).

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Polygons of inland water bodies of the Magdalen Islands Lagoons Marine Refuge

This cartographic dataset represents a geomorphological  update of the boundaries of the five inland water bodies that form the Magdalen Islands Marine Refuge. It was produced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) as part of its marine refuge characterization work.
The data used comes from the August 15, 2022 version of the Quebec maritime Geospatial Database of Coastal Ecosystems (GDB), developed from various sources including satellite and airborne images from 2019 (Jobin et al. 2021; Provencher-Nolet et al. 2024). The boundaries of the inland water bodies were defined according to the upper high tide line, which represents the maximum extent of the water during the highest tides.

The final product is a polygonal shapefile representing the five inland water bodies of the marine refuge as well as the terrestrial areas of the archipelago. The data are projected in NAD83 / MTM zone 4.
For more information on the method used to generate this layer from the GDB, see Grégoire et al. (2026). The method used to create the source geospatial data is described in Jobin et al. (2021) and Provencher-Nolet et al. (2024).

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Grey Seal Pup Production in Canadian Waters

To estimate Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) pup production, photographic aerial surveys were conducted of the major Grey Seal breeding colonies in Canadian waters. The last survey was completed in January 2021. A total of 72,209 pups were counted on digital imagery from Sable Island, the largest breeding colony. Reconnaissance flights found no new colonies along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Pup developmental stage surveys were undertaken on the ground or from helicopter at the seven largest breeding colonies to describe the birth distribution and correct the pup count for the estimate of pups born after the aerial photographic survey. The estimated number of pups born on Sable Island was 76,600 (SE = 2,900) and for Coastal Nova Scotia was 4,700 (SE = 550). For Sable Island, this is the first estimate of pup production since the 1960s that has not been a significant increase. Sable Island accounts for 77.5% of total pup production in Canada, and the change in trend in pup production on Sable Island is reflected in the trend in total pup production. Pup production in the Gulf of St. Lawrence continues to fluctuate with little evidence of trend over the past several decades, while at the more recently-established breeding colonies in southwest Nova Scotia, pup production continues to increase.

In February 2026, the time series of grey seal pup production estimates for Maritimes Region was made open source. The open data was set up with no abbreviations or codes and restricted to just Maritimes Region. Notably there are counts in the dataset provided not linked to specific breeding colonies, for the miscellaneous locations the latitude and longitude are for roughly center of the colonies or region.

Cite this data as: den Heyer., C. Data of Grey Seal Pup Production in Canadian Water. Published: April 2026. Ocean Ecosystems Science Division, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth NS. https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/ea8962b2-0d75-4500-a3de-d631a1e5308f

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Biological and chemical marine discrete data - Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence Estuary

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) holds discrete oceanographic, biological, and chemical data collected throughout the St. Lawrence Estuary, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and the Saguenay Fjord, as well as data gathered outside of these zones during non-routine surveys (collected by the Quebec region). These data come from samples taken at different depths in the water column (surface, bottom, and intermediate depths), mainly during annual scientific missions such as:

- weekly monitoring at fixed stations (Rimouski, Shediac Valley)
- annual multispecies surveys (Northern and Southern Gulf)
- spring and fall missions of the Atlantic Zone Monitoring Program

This dataset presents the variables most frequently sampled for the period 1990 to two years prior to the present, namely, salinity, dissolved oxygen concentration, chlorophyll-a concentration, nutrient concentrations (nitrite, nitrate, silicate, phosphate), pH and alkalinity. These measurements are often accompanied by data from CTD profiles (Conductivity, Temperature, Depth/Pressure) and auxiliary sensors (fluorescence, turbidity, pH).

Annual synthesis of the chemical and biological oceanographic conditions of the study area have been published since 2011, and reports on zonal conditions of the four Atlantic regions of DFO are also available for certain years: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/data-donnees/azmp-pmza/index-eng.html

This record is updated annually as new data become available. To obtain access to earlier data, less frequently sampled variables, or specifications regarding laboratory analyses (analytical methods, preservation, and storage), please contact the data management team at: gddaiss-dmsaisb@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Notes: This publication contains data extracted from the national BioChem database (Biological and Chemical Marine Data: DFO.BioChemDatabase-BasededonneesBioChem.MPO@DFO-MPO.GC.CA). When replicate samples were present, the values were averaged, and values were grouped by variable regardless of the analysis method, preservation method, or storage method.
The grouping of variables collected at the same station is based on spatial and temporal metadata: LATITUDE, LONGITUDE, DATE, and TIME.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Steller Sea Lion Haulout Counts in British Columbia

The Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) is the largest species of sea lion with males weighing as much as 1,100 kg and females as much as 350 kg. In Canada, the Steller can be spotted along the rocky coast of British Columbia (BC). These highly mobile marine mammals typically travel alone or in small groups, but they congregate in large numbers at traditional rookeries and haul-outs during the mating and pupping season. Females generally live longer (up to 30 years) than males (usually up to 20 years). The population was severely depleted in Canada but following its protection in 1970, the size of the adult population has more than doubled.

Trends in the abundance of Steller sea lions in BC have been assessed based on a series of standardized, province-wide aerial surveys conducted during the breeding season (27-June to 06-July) between 1971 and 2021. Additional ad-hoc surveys during the fall, winter, and spring periods were completed to assess sea lion distribution outside of the breeding season. Surveys targeted historically occupied rookeries and haul-out sites with nearby areas also monitored for potential shifts in distribution.

Both datasets contain counts that have been collected from sightings of individuals from 1971 through 2021. The updated standard breeding season survey counts data file consolidates and extends two previous datasets – one covering 1971 through 2013 and the other covering the summer portion of the 2016/2017 surveys. The non-breeding season count data was previously limited to the fall-winter portion of the 2016/2017 surveys and the updated data covers the entire study period to date.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Agri-Environmental Indicator – Ammonia Emissions

The Agri-Environmental Indicator - Agriculture Ammonia Emissions datasets provides estimated amounts of ammonia (NH3) emitted into the atmosphere through agricultural activities.

Products in this data series present results for predefined areas as defined by the Soil Landscapes of Canada (SLC v.3.2) data series, uniquely identified by SOIL_LANDSCAPE_ID values.

Organization: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Prairie Grassland Land Cover

The Grassland Inventory provides a standardized, high-resolution land cover classification for the grassland ecosystems in Canada. Developed using a random forest classification on multi-temporal Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 Optical imagery, the series differentiates intact native grasslands from high-disturbance, tame perennial forage systems; two classes that are spectrally and phenologically similar, yet critical to differentiate and quantify accurately for carbon and biodiversity modelling. Each release in the series includes a categorical 10 m land cover raster and a companion continuous likelihood layer representing model confidence in the native grassland class. As new classifications are added (semi-decadal) and geographic extent increased, the series will enable consistent temporal comparisons to track grassland dynamics and land cover change to support operational and research applications within AAFC and stakeholders.

Organization: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Datasets: Petrographic images of sandstones sampled near the Theresa-Keeseville formational boundary in Ottawa, Ontario

This dataset consists of images captured using optical and scanning electron microscopy of sandstones from the Lower Ordovician Theresa Formation (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada). Geophysical wireline (gamma-ray) logs in some boreholes that intersect this boundary reveal an increase in count rate in the basal part of the Theresa Formation. Five borehole cores belonging to the Geological Survey of Canada’s National Collections intersecting this stratigraphic interval were sampled for microscopic analysis. Borehole identifications are BC81-2, BC81-3, BC84-5, LB-1, and GSC Russell No.1. Core samples were made into polished thin sections and examined using a transmitted light and reflected light microscope to generate a dataset of photomicrographs. Thin sections were carbon-coated and examined using a scanning electron microscope to generate a dataset of backscattered electron micrographs. 

Data format is in the form of .tif and .jpg images organized into folders. Each borehole is assigned a folder with a subfolder for each sample, and subsequent subfolders with backscattered electron micrographs (.tif) and transmitted light and reflected light photomicrographs (.jpg).


Organization: Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Fish health events at British Columbia marine finfish aquaculture sites

This report provides a summary of fish health events reported by aquaculture companies to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). A fish health event is any suspected or active disease that occurs within an aquaculture facility that requires the involvement of a veterinarian and warrants mitigation measures (e.g., treatment, quarantine, reduction in density). As a condition of licence, company veterinarians must notify DFO within seven days of any fish health event on a farm and provide a preliminary or confirmed farm-level diagnosis  as well as details on any sampling, monitoring or mitigation measures planned or performed. 

Historical data are available from 2016 to the present. Prior to this time, fish health event reporting was not required by conditions of licence.  

The terminology used in the report’s column headings is defined in the terminology file below. 

Related links:
 
+ Infographic: [Monitoring fish health from hatchery to harvest](https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/about-notre-sujet/publications/infographics-infographies/hatchery-ecloserie-eng.html)
+ Infographic: [How DFO inspects fish health at BC aquaculture sites](https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/about-notre-sujet/publications/infographics-infographies/health-sante-eng.html)

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
2011 List of charities

The List of charities presents data on Canadian charities that are registered under the Income Tax Act and are eligible to issue official donation receipts. The data includes details on a charity’s financial information, activities, and directors/like officials. This data is compiled from the annual return each charity must fill out and submit to the Canada Revenue Agency. The dataset reflects data as provided by the organizations.

Individuals requiring supporting documentation, such as the following:

* **T3010 Registered Charity Information Return:**  
  Used annually by registered charities to report their activities, sources of revenue, and expenditures to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

are invited to consult the homepage through the provided link, where the CRA forms are available.

> **Note:** The **“Date Published”** on the left-hand side, refers to the date the charity dataset was last refreshed.


Organization: Canada Revenue Agency | Agence du revenu du Canada
DFO sea lice audits of BC marine finfish aquaculture sites

Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s (DFO’s) conditions of licence for marine finfish aquaculture contain monitoring and intervention requirements to minimize the potential exposure of wild and farmed fish to sea lice.

Licence holders must submit a Health Management Plan to DFO that includes sea lice management. The results of industry’s sea lice assessments of Atlantic salmon are provided to DFO monthly and posted to this website quarterly. DFO biologists and veterinarians conduct regular assessments throughout the year to verify the accuracy of licence holders’ procedures and reporting.

The DFO Sea Lice Audit Report shows the results of DFO’s random quarterly lice audits, which coincide with one of the licence holder's numerous scheduled counts. To assure quality, farm staff count lice on 50 per cent of the selected fish and DFO staff count lice on the other half.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Value added in exports, by industry, provincial and territorial

<p>The value added in exports database provides data on the exports and imports of industries, as well as on the direct and indirect impact of each industry’s production for exports on industry and on total gross domestic product and jobs. Industry impacts can be viewed from the perspective of their incidence on other industries or from the perspective of an industry’s dependence on other industries. The data rely on the supply and use tables, which provide the basis for the calculations. Beginning with reference year 2013, a provincial and territorial dimension has been added to the measures. Imports embodied in exports have also been expanded to show their United States (US) and non-US origins.<br></p>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Maps of reporting facilities – facility location

The National Pollutant Release Inventory (NPRI) is Canada's public inventory of pollutant releases (to air, water and land), disposals and transfers for recycling.

The files below contain a map of Canada showing the locations of all facilities that reported to the NPRI in the most recent reporting year.

The map is available in both ESRI REST (to use with ARC GIS) and WMS (open source) formats. For more information about the individual reporting facilities, datasets are available in either CSV or XLS formats.

Please consult the following resources to enhance your analysis:
- Guide on using and Interpreting NPRI Data: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory/using-interpreting-data.html 
- Access additional data from the NPRI, including datasets and mapping products: https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/national-pollutant-release-inventory/tools-resources-data/exploredata.html

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada