AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
The Canadian Radiological Monitoring Network - Pilot Program for Radioactivity in Atmospheric Deposition

Health Canada’s Canadian Radiological Monitoring Network (CRMN) is a national network that routinely collects environmental samples for radioactivity analysis. More information about the CRMN network can be found here: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/environmental-contaminants/environmental-radiation/canadian-radiological-monitoring-network.html As part of the regular network, deposition samples are collected from all stations and analysed on an as-needed basis. 

Starting in 2020, the CRMN established a pilot program with the goal of measuring the radioactivity of selected isotopes found in total atmospheric deposition, which is comprised of precipitation (rain, snow), particulates, and aerosols. These samples are collected monthly from deposition samplers at network stations and analysed for gross alpha and gross beta, tritium and gamma emitting radionuclides.  This dataset represents the results collected during the pilot phase.

Gross alpha and gross beta are an indicator of total radionuclide content and measured by gas proportional counting. If gross activity measurements are elevated, further detailed analysis can be performed. The level of radioactivity from tritium is determined by liquid scintillation counting. Gamma spectroscopy allows for the detection and measurement of specific radionuclides including common naturally occurring beryllium 7, lead 210, and, rarely, man-made cesium 137 & 134, and iodine 131. 

The results provide information on radioactivity concentration, uncertainty and the minimum detectable concentration.

Organization: Health Canada | Santé Canada
Taxation - Council of Europe and OECD: Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters

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This resource documents Canada’s participation in the Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters, a multilateral framework for international cooperation in tax administration and information exchange.

Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Arms and ammunitions - Arms Trade Treaty

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This resource documents Canada’s participation in the Arms Trade Treaty, a multilateral agreement establishing international standards for the regulation of conventional arms and ammunition transfers.

Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Energy - Bilateral Agreements Between Canada and International Partners

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This resource documents Canada’s participation in the Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a multilateral agreement establishing the Agency’s mandate to promote the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy worldwide.

Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Biodiversity Risk

The data represents an assessment of biodiversity risk for the agricultural area of Alberta in 2002. Biodiversity risk refers to the loss of biological diversity, or the variety of plant and animal life in agricultural landscapes. This map, created in ArcGIS, tries to show where biodiversity could be threatened, such as in areas with significant habitat that coincide with areas of greater agricultural economic activity. Biodiversity is believed to affect the overall health of the environment.

Organization: Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
Court of King's Bench Judicial Districts

The data in this information product illustrates the boundaries of Alberta's 11 Court of King's Bench Judicial Districts. The boundaries of the Judicial Districts are defined by the Judicial Districts Regulation, Alberta Regulation 117/2010. The Judicial Districts used in this information product were filed in July 14, 2010 and came into effect on November 1, 2010.

Organization: Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
AEP Parks Operations Division Management Area Boundaries

This dataset contains boundaries of Management Areas, which are geographic areas of managerial responsibility within Parks Operations Division, Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. Management Areas are groupings of Districts, which are geographic areas of operational responsibility within Parks Operations Division. Parks Operations Division Districts nest within Management Areas, which in turn nest within Regions. These boundaries are administrative/operational in nature, and are subject to change.

Organization: Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
Area fugitive emissions from oil sands mines

This greenhouse gas emissions dataset shows area fugitive emission from tailings ponds and mine face at the oil sands mining facilities in Alberta. The data were reported between 2011 and 2021 under the Technology Innovation and Emission Reduction Regulation and preceding regulations in Alberta. The produced bitumen and the diluent flared/wasted volumes reported in the Alberta Energy Regulator's statistical report ST-39 are included in the dataset for reference.

Organization: Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Operations Regions

These boundaries are kept for historic purposes only. The Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Operations Regions dataset is comprised of all the polygons that represent the operations regions established for the Ministry of Environment and Parks to provide environmentally responsible services and management of the province's sustainable resources. Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Operations Regions were approved and effective May 29, 2013. These regions were made obsolete when the Ministry of Environment and Parks split into the Ministry of Forestry and Parks and the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas.

Organization: Government of Alberta | Gouvernement de l'Alberta
Fraser River Flows

The mean discharge (m3 s-1) of the Fraser River measured at Hope station. Presented as the mean discharge for an annual year (January through December) and for a flow year (April present year through March next year).

Abstract from Richard et al. (1994)
We identified years of anomalously high and low discharge from the Fraser River and compared these years with indices of anomalously high and low production of Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) and Pacific herring (Clupea pallasi). For chinook (O. tshawytscha) and coho salmon (O. kisutch), we found that brood years that went to sea in a year when the Fraser River discharge was very high compared with the previous year virtually never had an index of production that was higher than the previous year. Similarly, brood years that went to sea in a year when the Fraser River discharge was very low compared with the previous year almost never had an index of productivity that was lower than the previous year. The analysis identified a weaker association between extreme discharge anomalies and chum salmon (O. keta) production. A close association was not found between extreme discharge anomalies and pink salmon (O. gorbuscha), sockeye salmon (O. nerka), or herring production. The relationships identify a connection between annual fluctuations in river flow and production of some marine fishes and may be of use in forecasting abundance changes

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Agreements Between Canada and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation

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This publication contains the Headquarters Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. It sets out the privileges and immunities granted to the Commission in Canada and establishes the legal framework governing its headquarters and operations.

Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Arbitration: Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards

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This publication contains the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, adopted in New York in 1958 and in force for Canada as of August 10, 1986. It establishes an international legal framework for the recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitration agreements and arbitral awards, thereby promoting certainty and efficiency in international commercial arbitration.

Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Business ethics: Adoption of the Decision of the Council on the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

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This publication contains the decision of the Council of the Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development adopting the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It establishes voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct in areas such as labour relations, human rights, environmental protection, and anti‑corruption, as adopted by Canada in 2000.

Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Trade – Agreements Between Canada and International Partners

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Organization: Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Electrofishing Data from the Restigouche River System, New Brunswick (SFA15)

PURPOSE:
To monitor juvenile Atlantic salmon densities over time.

DESCRIPTION:
Indices of freshwater production for Atlantic salmon are derived annually from electrofishing surveys in the Restigouche River system of New Brunswick. Fixed-site sampling has been conducted consistently in the Restigouche system since the early 1970s. Juvenile Atlantic salmon abundances at sites, divided by age or size group and reported in terms of number of fish per habitat area sampled (density), are obtained using successive removal sampling or catch per unit effort sampling (which is calibrated using successive removal sampling data). Sampling intensities vary among years and among tributaries.

This dataset comprises raw data on all fish captured and effort invested in the course of monitoring juvenile Atlantic salmon in the Restigouche watershed, New Brunswick, from 1972 to 2020. Sampling was focused on habitat suitable for Atlantic salmon, and capture of any other species was incidental.
            
PARAMETERS COLLECTED:
Distribution (ecological); species counts (ecological); fish lengths (biological); fish weights (biological); point (spatial).

USE LIMITATION:
To ensure scientific integrity and appropriate use of the data, we would encourage you to contact the data custodian.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
eDNA-based Detection of Freshwater Mussels in New Brunswick

PURPOSE:
Assess the distribution of freshwater mussels, including the Brook Floater (Alasmidonta varicosa), the Eastern Pearlshell (Margaritifera margaritifera), and the Yellow Lampmussel (Lampsilis cariosa) in New Brunswick.

DESCRIPTION:
This dataset contains the results of work undertaken from 2017 to 2024 to assess the distribution of freshwater mussels using environmental DNA (eDNA) surveys and species-specific qPCR assays.
            
USE LIMITATION:
To ensure scientific integrity and appropriate use of the data, we would encourage you to contact the data custodian.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Environmental DNA Monitoring in the Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest - Offshore

The Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest (AOI) is a large coastal AOI in the Maritimes Region spanning 2089 km2 and extending along 100 km of coastline. While much of the data that led to the area's designation as an AOI was collected in the nearshore coastal areas (i.e., seagrass and kelp distributions, coastal bird nesting sites, herring spawning areas), there is less information available on the fish and invertebrate community structure in offshore areas of the AOI. Current offshore sampling effort is primarily focused in the Summer multi-species RV survey which covers the Scotian Shelf but does not sample within the depth range covered by the AOI (~ <100m depth). Environmental DNA (eDNA) offers a promising approach for biodiversity monitoring that has been gaining increased attention in the marine realm. Through sampling relatively small volumes of water (~1-5 L), eDNA can capture of millions of fragments of eDNA on filters that can then be sequenced to identify the species composition of an area. eDNA metabarcoding is based on the foundations of DNA barcoding, where species are identified solely by their unique DNA sequences. eDNA metabarcoding relies on a comprehensive reference library of gene sequences from known species to rapidly identify which species are captured in every water sample. This method is relatively simple, efficient (with the ability to characterize both fish and invertebrate diversity), and non-invasive, meaning there is no disruption of sensitive benthic habitats or need to dissect tissue samples from captured fish and invertebrates. eDNA has been shown to be comparable to other biodiversity censusing techniques and has the potential to rapidly conduct biodiversity surveys over a relatively large area, such as the Eastern Shore Islands AOI. Our eDNA sampling in the Eastern Shore Islands targets fish and invertebrates using multiple genetic markers (e.g., 12S and COI) to obtain baseline information on these communities across transects spanning from inshore to offshore in the AOI. Over time, we will investigate changes in species richness and community composition using annual eDNA surveys as an ongoing monitoring tool for this coastal region. 

Cite this data as: Jeffery, N.W. Environmental DNA Monitoring in the Eastern Shore Islands Area of Interest - Offshore. Published: April 2026. Coastal Ecosystems Science Division, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Dartmouth NS.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Scientific longline survey of Atlantic halibut

Since 2017, industry-supported scientific surveys targeting Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) have been conducted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and parts of the estuary. The primary objective of the project is to gather data on the species' abundance, distribution, and biological characteristics. To achieve this, a stratified random longline survey is carried out, during which Atlantic halibut of all sizes are measured and tagged using two spaghetti tags. Beginning in 2024, tissue samples from the pelvic fin of each individual were also collected for genetic analysis.

Atlantic halibut are captured using longlines equipped with 500 circle hooks. While the length of the leaders varies among vessels, the spacing between leaders ranges from 3.6 to 5.5 meters. Fork length is measured for each individual of commercial species caught - such as Atlantic halibut, cod, redfish, and Greenland halibut (turbot). Measurements are also occasionally taken for non-commercial species.

This publication includes the file Donnees_Releve_Fletan_Halibut_Survey_Data, which provides information associated with each sampled station. It also contains the number of Atlantic halibut, cod, redfish and Greenland halibut (turbot) caught at each station. It is important to note that only beginning in 2019 were all commercial species systematically measured. The "NA" values in 2017–2018 do not indicate that no individuals were caught, but rather that they were not measured systematically.

Note: There are missing data in various columns of the dataset - use data with caution - if you have any questions please contact the data management team gddaiss-dmsaisb@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
CFIA National Microbiological Monitoring Program Data - 2018/2019 

​The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) and Food Safety Oversight Program (FSO) are food surveillance programs managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control measures and interventions, and maintain consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply. Under the NMMP and FSO Program, a broad range of imported and domestic food products are sampled at importers, at federally registered facilities (i.e., those that produce food products that are exported or traded inter-provincially) and at retail. Product and environmental samples collected were sent to CFIA laboratories and tested to verify industry compliance with food microbiological safety and quality standards.

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
CFIA Undeclared Allergens in Flavour Packets - 2014-2015

​The main objective of this survey was to obtain additional information regarding the presence and levels of undeclared allergens in a variety of flavour packets. 993 samples were tested, and 19% (185) of the samples were found to contain at least 1 undeclared allergen including gluten, soy, mustard, sesame, peanut, almond, hazelnut, egg, and milk proteins casein and beta-lactoglobulin (BLG). Most positive results indicated the presence of allergens in spices and seasoning products.10 products were deemed to represent a health risk and were recalled. Of the recalled products, 9 were spices and seasoning products.

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
CFIA National Microbiological Monitoring Program Data - 2017/2018

The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) and Food Safety Oversight Program (FSO) are food surveillance programs managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control measures and interventions, and maintain consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply. Under the NMMP and FSO Program, a broad range of imported and domestic food products are sampled at importers, at federally registered facilities (i.e., those that produce food products that are exported or traded inter-provincially) and at retail. Product and environmental samples collected were sent to CFIA laboratories and tested to verify industry compliance with food microbiological safety and quality standards.

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
CFIA National Microbiological Monitoring Program Data - 2016/2017

The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) and Food Safety Oversight Program (FSO) are food surveillance programs managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control measures and interventions, and maintain consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply. Under the NMMP and FSO Program, a broad range of imported and domestic food products are sampled at importers, at federally registered facilities (i.e., those that produce food products that are exported or traded inter-provincially) and at retail. Product and environmental samples collected were sent to CFIA laboratories and tested to verify industry compliance with food microbiological safety and quality standards.

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
CFIA National Microbiological Monitoring Program Data - 2015/2016

The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) and Food Safety Oversight Program (FSO) are food surveillance programs managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control measures and interventions, and maintain consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply. Under the NMMP and FSO Program, a broad range of imported and domestic food products are sampled at importers, at federally registered facilities (i.e., those that produce food products that are exported or traded inter-provincially) and at retail. Product and environmental samples collected were sent to CFIA laboratories and tested to verify industry compliance with food microbiological safety and quality standards. 

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments
CFIA National Microbiological Monitoring Program Data - 2014/2015

​​The National Microbiological Monitoring Program (NMMP) is a food surveillance program managed by the CFIA to verify industry compliance with microbial standards, facilitate access of Canadian food products to international markets, provide information on the effectiveness of food safety control measures and interventions, and maintain consumer confidence in the safety of the food supply. Under the NMMP, a broad range of imported and domestic food products are sampled at importers and at federally registered facilities (i.e., those that produce food products that are exported or traded inter-provincially). Product and environmental samples collected were sent to CFIA laboratories and tested to verify industry compliance with food microbiological safety and quality standards.

Organization: Canadian Food Inspection Agency | Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments