AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Estimates of critical loads and of acidity and nutrient nitrogen for mineral soils in Canada

The concept of “critical loads” refers to the threshold levels of pollutants or stressors that an ecosystem can tolerate without experiencing significant harm or degradation. When the input of these stressors exceeds the critical load (“exceedance”), the ecosystem may experience biological damage. Critical loads are particularly important for understanding how atmospheric deposition may impact ecological health and for informing policy decisions aimed at environmental protection and sustainability. In a special study, the steady-state Simple Mass Balance model was applied to terrestrial ecosystems across Canada to produce nation-wide maps of critical loads of acidity (represented by maps of maximum sulphur critical loads, CLmaxS; maximum nitrogen critical loads, CLmaxN; and minimum nitrogen critical loads, CLminN) and nutrient nitrogen (CLnutN). The maps are provided on a 250 m grid across all provinces and territories for natural and semi-natural terrestrial ecosystems across Canada (excluding organic soils, agricultural areas, and the Hudson Plains ecozone).

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Office of the Auditor General of Canada—2024 Annual Progress Report on the OAG Accessibility Plan 2022–25

The OAG Accessibility Plan 2022–25 was published on 19 December 2022 and provides an overview of our mandate, our accessibility initiatives, and our commitments to removing and preventing barriers to access over 3 years.

This report details the progress made during the first year of the plan’s deployment, from 1 January to 31 December 204. It was prepared by the Senior Policy Analyst for Accessibility on behalf of the OAG

Organization: Office of the Auditor General of Canada | Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada
Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons in Canadian Municipal Wastewater Treatment Systems

This data set contains concentrations of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in wastewater Influent (INF), Effluent (EFF), Landfill Leachate (LCH), Biosolids (BIOS) and Sludge (SLG) sampled from various Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) and Landfills across Canada.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Benthic Invertebrates - Cape Breton Highlands

What? Benthic macroinvertebrates are monitored in freshwater streams in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. When? Monitoring frequency occurs annually in the fall of the year before water levels get too seasonally high. How? Monitoring is carried out following the nationally recognized Canadian Aquatic Biomonitoring Network (CABIN) protocol developed by Environment Canada. A variety of data types are collected on a section of freshwater streams for assessing aquatic ecosystem health. Why? Benthic macroinvertebrates are good indicators of aquatic ecosystem health for a variety of reasons: they are sensitive to a variety of stressors; important in the nutrient cycling process; and may show early warning signs of disturbance in aquatic ecosystems. This monitoring program assesses and detects long-term changes in benthic macroinvertebrate species richness, abundance, and the relative proportion of sensitive benthic community taxa present/absent. Data collected on benthic macroinvertebrate communities also allows the park to determine a biological response to issues of pollution, water temperature changes, or hydrology changes.

Organization: Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Preliminary Offshore Wind Licencing Areas Recommended by the Committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador

This geospatial data depicts preliminary offshore wind licencing areas recommended by the Committee for the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador (Committee). These areas were identified as an interim product during the Regional Assessment process.   
  
  The Committee is tasked to complete its Regional Assessment Report by January 2025. As part of the terms of amended agreement set out by the Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador, the Committee submitted an interim report to Ministers on March 22, 2024. This report included a preliminary map of recommended areas for offshore wind.  Based on work completed to date, the Committee has found these areas are where offshore wind development is most likely feasible and will have the least impact within offshore Newfoundland and Labrador. These areas are preliminary and will be refined throughout the remainder of the Regional Assessment.   
  
  Through the Regional Assessment process, the Committee is providing federal and provincial Ministers with information, knowledge, and analysis regarding future offshore wind development. Their work is intended to inform and improve future planning, licencing, and impact assessment processes. Any offshore wind areas identified by the Committee do not reflect official offshore wind licencing areas. The Committee is providing these areas to Ministers for their consideration, as the offshore wind regulatory process is being established.

Organization: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada | Agence d'évaluation d'impact du Canada
Briefing Package for the hearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (ENEV) on the Spring 2024 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development , October 10, 2024

Briefing Package for the hearing before the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources (ENEV) on the Spring 2024 Reports 1 to 5 of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development , October 10, 2024

Organization: Office of the Auditor General of Canada | Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada
Archived - Government of Canada Payment Volumes

Public Services and Procurement Canada, in its role as Receiver General for Canada, issues payments on behalf of all federal departments, agencies and some Crown corporations. This Government of Canada Payment Volumes Dataset provides the volume of Receiver General payments grouped: by payment type (domestic direct deposit, domestic cheque, foreign direct deposit or foreign cheque); by product code used by the requisitioning department; and, by monthly issuance period. 

This dataset contains transactions from April 2011 to March 2018. In June 2018, Public Services and Procurement Canada published a more comprehensive dataset entitled: Government of Canada - Domestic Payments, which can be found at the following URL: https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/e19d7468-6f95-475a-bcfc-4141cad76268.  This new dataset includes both payment volumes and values.  
As a result, the Government of Canada Payment Volumes dataset is no longer required and will not be updated further.


Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada
Forest Dynamics - Kouchibouguac

The Acadian forest in a natural state is one of the richest and more diverse temperate forests in the World, however it has been listed as one of six endangered forests in North America and is also the predominant ecosystem within Kouchibouguac National Park. A few key tree species of priority conservation concern have been identified as indicators of forests conditions: white pine (Pinus strobus), eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis), and eastern white cedar (Thuya occidentalis). These softwood species merit particular attention due to their rarity relative to historic levels or recent notable declines at the population level.  Red maple (Acer rubrum) has also been selected for special interest as a representative of hardwood species in mixed forests. The purpose of the forest dynamics monitoring program is to incorporate successional stages, crown condition, mortality, and regeneration into a Forest Succession Index (FSI) in order to evaluate population status at the stand level. The methods for this measure involve the establishment of seven forest permanent sampling plots (PSPs) measuring 20 m x 20 m with five 2 m x 2 m recruitment subplots for each of the four key tree species mentioned above. These 28 plots are monitored on a five-year rotating cycle. All key tree species within plot limits with a diameter at breast height ≥ 10 cm are identified and tagged then data collection is completed for all numbered trees, including diameter at breast height and crown condition. Regeneration data for the key tree species is also obtained from a count of all seedlings and/or saplings within subplots categorized in five height classes. 

Organization: Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Briefing Package for the hearing before the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) on 2023 Report 1 of the Auditor General of Canada, Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities. September 26, 2024

26 September 2024 hearing before the Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) on 2023 Report 1 of the Auditor General of Canada, Accessible Transportation for Persons With Disabilities Briefing Package

Organization: Office of the Auditor General of Canada | Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada
Salamanders - Kouchibouguac

Plethodontid salamanders are ‘early warning’ indicators of biodiversity and forest conditions due to the high densities of populations in addition to the keystone role of this species in ecosystem processes as well as in food web dynamics. The purpose of the salamanders monitoring program at Kouchibouguac National Park is to count the number of eastern red-backed salamanders (Plethodon cinereus) at several sites in order to detect changes over time as an indication of population status. The methods for this measure involve the monitoring of 28 sites established around the perimeter of permanent sampling plots (PSPs) within four dominant forest stands (i.e., white pine, eastern hemlock, red maple, eastern white cedar). At each site, 40 simple non-layered artificial cover objects (ACOs) are checked annually in the fall from mid-September to mid-November, atleast four times and two weeks apart to minimize disturbance. Information recorded include the number of salamanders, weather conditions, and the type of disturbances (if any) for each site.

Organization: Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Preparatory documents for CER appearance before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)

Briefing binder for the CEO in preparation for her appearance at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR) on Monday, September 16, 2024. CER’s appearance was for the RNNR study on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion. 

Organization: Canada Energy Regulator | La Régie de l’énergie du Canada
Distribution and Abundance of Waterfowl in the Rasmussen Lowlands, Nunavut, 1994-1995

Aerial surveys were performed in the Rasmussen Lowlands, Nunavut, to determine the numbers and distribution of Greater White-fronted Geese and other waterfowl species. Surveys were carried out in the Lowlands from 20-24 June 1994 and 20-25 June 1995. The survey procedure included flying straight transects in a float-equipped Bell 206L helicopter at 45 m altitude above ground and at a ground speed of 80-100 km/hr. Transects were oriented east-west and spaced at 2.5 km intervals in areas expected to have greater densities of geese and 5 km intervals in areas with lower expected densities. All transects were divided into 2 km segments and the midpoint of each segment was used as a basis for recording data. Transects were of differing lengths.
Surveys were performed with two observers, one seated in the left front seat and the other in the right rear seat that was equipped with a bubble window for better viewing. All observations of geese and other highly visible birds within an estimated 200 m of the flight path were recorded. 
Lesser Snow Geese typically nest in large colonies and are not easily surveyed using widely spaced aerial transects. Therefore, on top of counting the numbers of Snow Geese on the regular transects (all non-breeders in flocks of three or more birds), total counts of nesting Snow Geese were carried out by flying over colonies at a height of 230 m and counting all geese within 1 km of each side of the helicopter. During the transect and colony surveys, the plumage colour of the birds (blue or white) was recorded whenever all individuals in a flock or pair could be readily identified to colour phase.

Complete metadata is available in downloadable files.

CWS-North DatasetID: 042_0

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Profile Comparison of Gender Diverse Offenders and the General Offender Population

This study was undertaken to provide a comparative profile of federal gender diverse offenders during incarceration compared to the general in-custody population. Please note that this report is a one page summary. If you wish to have a copy of the full report, please send a request comment via the Open Government Portal or email the OG team: opengovernmentgen-nhq@csc-scc.gc.ca


Organization: Correctional Service of Canada | Service correctionnel du Canada
Research Year in Review 2022-2023

An annual Research Plan is developed to provide information on research commitments and activities planned for each fiscal year. Key areas of focus for the 2022-2023 fiscal year included tracking and analysis of trends in Sexual Coercion and Violence (SCV) reporting in federal custody, research on Security Threat Groups (STG), validation of the Custody Rating Scale (CRS) for Black offenders and revalidation of the scale for Indigenous and women offenders, as well as ongoing tracking and trend analysis on Structured Intervention Units.  (SIUs). Please note that this report is a one page summary. If you wish to have a copy of the full report, the PDF is also available for download on the Government of Canada Publications or please send a request comment via the Open Government Portal.


Organization: Correctional Service of Canada | Service correctionnel du Canada
SIU Authorizations: January 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2024 (Quarterly Report Q4)

As part of a quarterly series highlighting trends in SIUs, the current analysis examines SIU stay-level data drawn from CSC’s data warehouse for the fourth quarter of 2023-2024 (i.e., January 1st, 2024, to March 31st, 2024). 


Organization: Correctional Service of Canada | Service correctionnel du Canada
Departmental Results Framework Indicators 2023-2024 Edition - Indicator 10: Percentage of taxpayers (benefit recipients) who filed as a result of targeted CRA intervention 

Ensures the Agency achieves its responsibilities and priorities of assisting Canadians to meet their filing obligations, while also ensuring Canadians receive the benefits they are entitled to. This value is derived by dividing the total number of taxpayers who filed after the letter was issued by the total number of letters issued. This supports the Minister Mandate commitment to ensure that CRA is a client-focused agency that will proactively contact Canadians who are entitled to, but are not receiving, tax benefits.

Organization: Canada Revenue Agency | Agence du revenu du Canada
Departmental Results Framework Indicators 2023-2024 Edition - Indicator 8: Public Perception Index: Trust

The Public Perception Index: Trust is calculated from the results of the questions:

I can trust the CRA to do what is right + The CRA works for the benefit of all Canadians + I feel that the people at the CRA are trustworthy + The people at the CRA are capable of doing their job well


Organization: Canada Revenue Agency | Agence du revenu du Canada
Archived, tender notices

**Archived**

This **Tender notices** dataset is archived and will no longer be updated.  The new [CanadaBuys tender notices](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/6abd20d4-7a1c-4b38-baa2-9525d0bb2fd2), and [CanadaBuys awards notices](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/a1acb126-9ce8-40a9-b889-5da2b1dd20cb) datasets are now available.  The resource files associated with these two new datasets have been updated and expanded upon to be more in line with the information contained within the [CanadaBuys online search functionality](https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities), [SAP Ariba](https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/resources/registering-on-sap-ariba-guide-for-businesses) and the other relevant procurement systems for the Government of Canada.

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Below is a list of the archived resources associated with this dataset:  
 
(1) **Archived, Procurement Data Dictionary (26 April 2023)**: Offers a description of each data field contained in the Tenders files. The XML file is meant to be used as a guide for understanding the various data elements.  

(2) **Archived, New Today (26 April 2023)**: Contains information on all new tender notices published to Buyandsell.gc.ca on 26 April 2023.  This file is static and is no longer updated.

(3) **Archived, Active (26 April 2023)**: Contains information on all active tender notices, including any amendments brought to a tender notice during its lifecycle, as of 26 April 2023. This file is static and is no longer updated.

(4) **Archived, Expired (26 April 2023)**: Contains information on all expired tender notices, including any amendments brought to a tender notice during its lifecycle, as of 26 April 2023. This file is static and is no longer updated.

(5) Tender notices, filtered by goods and services categories: **Archived, Construction (26 April 2023); Archived, Goods (26 April 2023); Archived, Services (26 April 2023);** and **Archived, Services Related to Goods (26 April 2023)**. The files contain information on active, expired, awarded and cancelled tender notices, including any amendments brought to a tender notice during its lifecycle, as of 26 April 2023. These files are static and are no longer updated.

(6) **Archived, Awards (26 April 2023)**: Contains information on all award notices published as of 26 April 2023. Award notices are used to announce a contract awarded to a supplier as the result of a tender notice. This file is static and is no longer updated.

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada
Departmental Results Framework Indicators 2023-2024 Edition - Indicator 7: Service Satisfaction Index

The Service Satisfaction Index is calculated from the results of the questions:

The CRA’s service was easy to access + The CRA’s service was timely + The information I was given was accurate + The information I was given was complete + The information I was given was easy to understand + The CRA representative took time to understand my situation + The CRA representative was professional + The CRA representative was courteous


Organization: Canada Revenue Agency | Agence du revenu du Canada
Corrected representation of the NDVI using historical MODIS satellite images (250 m resolution) from 2000 to present

The cloud-corrected NDVI data extracted from historical MODIS satellite images at 250 metre resolution provides reliable, objective, and timely information on the state of vegetation throughout Canada and the northern United States. The methodology applied to the images has remained the same as for the program formerly known as the Crop Condition Assessment Program (CCAP).  
  
  Since the 2000 growing season, Statistics Canada has been processing and compiling MODerate-resolution Imaging Spectoradiometer (MODIS) data (250 metre resolution). The Multi-Spectral Instrument (MSI) captures two spectral bands (red and infrared) that have proven to be extremely useful to produce the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) utilized for vegetation monitoring. The original NDVI image composites were produced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (link to original data in the resources section). Additional computations were completed by Statistics Canada to remove the effects of residual clouds and to calculate and extract the NDVI by geographic region.   
  
  This dataset provides access to the MODIS images from 2000 to present in GeoTIFF format and covers the crop area during the growing season (Julian weeks 15 to 37; mid-April to mid-September). It also provides access to a database that contains the statistical NDVI by geographic regions (Townships, Census Consolidated Subdivisions (CCS), Census Divisions (CD) and Census Agricultural Regions (CAR)) and agricultural masks (Agriculture (AGR), Crop (CROP) and Pasture (PAS)).

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
CBSA Access to Information – Annual Statistics

Statistical data tables presented in the CBSA’s annual report on requests made under the Access to Information Act.

NOTE: All CBSA Access to Information statistics are now published under TBS Access to Information and Privacy Statistics: https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/236294e1-bc74-486f-ab97-422227bc8832

Organization: Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada
CBSA Privacy – Annual Statistics

Statistical data tables presented in the CBSA’s annual report on requests made under the Privacy Act.

NOTE: All CBSA privacy statistics are now published under TBS Access to Information and Privacy Statistics: https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/236294e1-bc74-486f-ab97-422227bc8832

Organization: Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada
Aerial Survey Results

Lines indicate the approximate flight path flown during aerial survey of NB forests for pests, diseases, and abiotic disturbances. Flights are conducted during clear visibility conditions, typically towards the end of June or early July. Observations are timed to optimize visibility of spruce budworm feeding characterized by reddening of current year needles on spruce and fir as they dry out. Although budworm feeding is often the focus, all types of disturbance are recorded.  
  
  Polygons indicate the disturbances observed during the aerial survey. Wherever possible, the cause of the damage is reported from the air and ground surveys are used to confirmed agent if the stand is accessible.

Organization: Government of New Brunswick | Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick
Patent data

The database contains patent documents from 1869 to February 28, 2022. It includes patent record information of newly granted patents and applications opened to public inspection. These records contain the same information as the XML data that are disseminated through IP Horizons (Canada.ca/IP-Data), with one exception: all street addresses of inventors have been suppressed.

Organization: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada
Till Grain Size

This layer contains point features that represent New Brunswick Geological Survey till sample locations where laboratory grain size analysis was completed. Grain size data are contained in the attribute data for each location.  
  
  Grain size analysis is limited to the dry-sieved <2 mm fraction of collected till samples. This fraction of the till sediment is subjected to hydrometer grain size analysis to determine the percentages of sand, silt, and clay. The process is based on the hydrometer method of Bouyoucous 1962.  
  
  Sand: 63 µm to 2 mm  
  
  Silt: 2µm to 63 µm  
  
  Clay: < 2 µm  
  
  Bouyoucous, G.H. (1962) Hydrometer Method Improved for Making Particle Size Analysis of Soils. Agronomy Journal, 54, 464-465

Organization: Government of New Brunswick | Gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick