AndreaBozzo/ceres-open-data-index huggingface dataset:
Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Stock Status Reports

This series documents the status of different stocks of fish, invertebrates and marine mammals in Canada as well as some ecosystem and environmental issues.

From 1993 to 1996, and 2003 to 2004, Stock Status Reports were numbered by year and sequential number (i.e.: 1993/001). For 1997 to 2002, the SSR numbering system functioned with a permanent alphanumeric identifier number designating first the taxonomic grouping and region, and second the stock number (i.e.: D0-01 (2002)).

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Exposure of three estuarine molluscs (Littorina saxatilis, Macoma balthica and Mytilus spp.) to freshwater pulses

This study examines the sensitivity of three key marine benthic macroinvertebrates inhabiting subarctic estuaries (Littorina saxatilis, Macoma balthica and Mytilus spp.) to different exposure durations in freshwater. In the laboratory at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute, shellfish were exposed for six weeks to a gradient of 12 pulses of fresh water, ranging from 0 to 9 days, interspersed with 24 hours of exposure to seawater. Mortality was checked daily. Growth was measured from photos taken before the start of the experiment and after two, four or six weeks. 
The data made available are the individual data of each individual who was used in the experiment, with their date of death and initial weight. For individuals whose growth was measured, the data include their initial length, width and height and then after two, four or six weeks. 
The results of the study are published in the Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology under the title "Exposure to a gradient of freshwater pulses duration mimicking frequent floodings reveals species-specific vulnerability thresholds in an assemblage of key benthic molluscs" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jembe.2025.152120).

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Stream Temperature - Cape Breton Highlands

What? Stream temperatures on third order streams in Cape Breton Highlands National Park are being monitored to determine if mean water temperatures are changing over time. When? Monitoring frequency occurs annually from June 15th to September 15th on various park streams. How? Water temperature data loggers are deployed in selected park streams in the spring of each year and are retrieved in the fall. The loggers are programmed to record hourly water temperatures over the period of deployment and the results are downloaded at the end of the deployment period. Why? Water temperature can be used to detect landscape level changes due to issues such as hydroelectric development, thermal pollution, and deforestation. Water temperature also represents a direct indicator of the effects of climate change on aquatic environments.

Organization: Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Salmonid Distribution (Electrofishing) - Cape Breton Highlands

What? Juvenile salmonid densities are being monitored in various rivers within Cape Breton Highlands National Park using electrofishing surveys. When? Monitoring frequency occurs annually in the late summer/early fall once water temperatures have dropped below thermal stress thresholds for salmonids (<20oC) and water levels have started to rise above summer lows. How? Open sample plots are sampled with an electrofisher unit through an area of the river (from bank to bank) over a 300 second period. Stunned fish are captured, and species and morphometric data are collected. Fish, once recovered, are then returned to the river. Why? Fish populations are prominent components of aquatic ecosystems and a key node in the aquatic food web.  Fish are sensitive to many forms of physical, chemical and biological stressors which alter fish condition, community structure and/or biomass.  In addition to the indirect impacts humans have on fish communities, there are direct impacts associated with harvesting sport fish from park lakes and rivers. Sport fish such as Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) are important resources to monitor from the perspective of resource management of local populations.

Organization: Parks Canada | Parcs Canada
Infrastructure Canada's Accessibility Plan 2023-2025

Infrastructure Canada is proud to introduce its first Accessibility Plan as an important first step towards realizing the Accessible Canada Act’s commitment to creating a barrier-free Canada by 2040.

With a vision to proactively eliminate and prevent barriers faced by persons with disabilities and ensure greater opportunities for them, the Plan provides a strong foundation for the work that lies ahead to make the organization inclusive by design and accessible by default.

The Plan identifies existing barriers to accessibility in the seven key areas identified under the Accessible Canada Act, and actions to address them over the course of this Plan and beyond.

Organization: Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities | Ministère du Logement, de l’Infrastructure et des Collectivités
Scavenging ratio, dry deposition velocity and dry deposition for polycyclic aromatic compounds at three monitoring sites, Oil Sands Region

Environment and Climate Change Canada collected ambient air samples from three monitoring sites in Alberta’s oil sands region—Mannix (AMS5), Lower Camp (AMS11), and Fort McKay South (AMS13)—between December 2010 and July 2012. These samples were analyzed for polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs), including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), alkylated PAHs, and dibenzothiophenes (DBTs), in both air and precipitation.
Using these measurements, a database of scavenging ratios was developed to quantify the removal of PACs by snow and rain. Since dry deposition cannot be measured directly, air concentrations were used to estimate dry deposition amounts. A dry deposition algorithm was also created and applied to various land cover types surrounding the monitoring sites.

The resulting dataset includes:
1.	Scavenging ratio statistics for 43 PAC species in snow and rain.
2.	Statistics of modeled hourly dry deposition velocities for these PACs over different land cover types during 2011.
3.	Seasonal and annual estimates of dry and wet deposition for three groups of PACs (PAHs, Alkylated PAHs, and DBTs) at the three sites. 

These deposition estimates can be integrated with data on other pollutants to assess cumulative environmental impacts on ecosystems and communities within and downwind of the oil sands region.

Organization: Environment and Climate Change Canada | Environnement et Changement climatique Canada
Abandonment Funding Reporting - Letters of Credit and Surety Bond Amounts (previously know as Appendix XVI Reporting) 

This data set reflects the Abandonment Cost Estimates and the amount being held by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER), in a letter of credit or surety bond (financial instruments) as of 31 December 2025 which are intended to cover the cost of the future abandonment of each company’s pipeline assets. In March 2024, the Commission issued updated Abandonment Cost Estimates to all CER-regulated companies, and companies were directed to update or replace their financial instruments to the future-proofed value of their Abandonment Cost Estimate. The future-proofed amount inflates the cost estimates to 2028 dollars (an increase of 10.4 per cent), the estimated date when the Commission will next review the Abandonment Cost Estimates. The requirement to set aside funds to cover future abandonment costs is a result of the National Energy Board’s Land Matter Consultation Initiative, Stream 3 Pipeline Abandonment – Financial Issues (RH-2-2008), and the subsequent decisions in MH-001-2012, Abandonment Cost Estimates, and MH-001-2013, Set-Aside Mechanism and Collection Mechanism, and subsequent proceedings.

Organization: Canada Energy Regulator | La Régie de l’énergie du Canada
Field Crop Reporting Series by Small Area Data Region

Small area data on field crops show seeded and harvested area, yield and production figures for most principal field crops and some special crops in Canada, at the census agricultural region level (except for Quebec, where small areas are defined by provincial administrative boundaries). The provinces covered are British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. The data are available in metric and imperial units of measure, for periods ranging from 1976 to 2025. The data are derived from the results of the November Farm Survey of the preceding year, of which the production estimates were only expressed at the provincial level in early December.

Organization: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
HUMA Committee briefing binder: Appearance by the Secretary of Sate (Labour) - November 20, 2025

Appearance by: Secretary of State (Labour), Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA), Study: Mandate and Priorities, Date: November 20, 2025, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada
Shared Health Priorities: Electronic health information for health care providers, 2025

Data on five electronic health information (EHI) indicators for health care providers, including three Shared Health Priorities (SHP) indicators. Two additional EHI indicators are included to provide context on digital health literacy. Results are available for Canada and each province, disaggregated by age, gender, region, care setting, and occupation.
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Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
Chartered banks, total claims and liabilities booked worldwide vis-à-vis non-residents, Bank of Canada

<p>This table contains 354 series, with data starting from 1978 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years).     This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available):  Geography (1 item: Canada);&nbsp; Claims and deposits (2 items: Claims; Deposits);&nbsp; Type of non-resident (3 items: Total, non-residents; Non-residents of which: banks; Non-residents of which: non-local);&nbsp; Country of non-resident (59 items: Total, booked; United States; Austria; Belgium; ...).<br></p>

Organization: Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada
EnerGuide Rating System Open Data

These datasets provide information collected through EnerGuide Rating System (ERS) residential energy efficiency evaluations. Data is provided by calendar year, at the Forward Sortation Area level (FSA, the first 3 digits of the postal code) for files since 2004. 

Home energy efficiency evaluations are performed by independent service organizations (SOs) and their registered Energy Advisors (EAs) using Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) HOT2000 software to simulate the annual energy consumption of a home, as well as the impact of recommended upgrades. EAs perform tests and collect data about the home to populate an energy model and create a HOT2000 file, which is submitted to NRCan. The ERS database includes existing housing assessments (pre retrofit (D files), post retrofit (E files)), and evaluations for new homes (plan files (P file) and as-built houses (N files)). This dataset includes over 400 fields of home specific information (e.g. heating equipment fuel type, number of doors, etc.) available at the FSA level. 

Note that NRCan initiatives (ERS for existing and new homes) are voluntary, and may be affected by self-selection bias. Data is based on homes that received an EnerGuide Rating System evaluation and may not be representative of the entire Canadian housing stock. Some areas may be better represented due to participation in local incentive programs. In accordance with Statistics Canada policies, FSA’s with data from less than 10 homes have been removed from the dataset to protect against re-identification. Calculation results (such as energy consumption, heat losses and greenhouse gas emissions) are based on standardized operating conditions and long-term climate data. Data from a home energy evaluation is collected and entered manually and is subject to human error, despite some validations being done on each file. This dataset is provided to support research on residential energy efficiency. It is not intended to report on participation in energy retrofit incentive programs.   

The HOT2000 software calculations and data collection procedures have changed over time. Refer to the Data Dictionary for details.

Natural Resources Canada is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the reproduced material. Natural Resources Canada shall at all times be indemnified and held harmless against any and all claims whatsoever arising out of negligence or other fault in the use of the information contained in this publication or product.

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Organization: Natural Resources Canada | Ressources naturelles Canada
Total Accessibility Score of PSPC owned and lease purchased buildings assessed against the Treasury Board Standard on Barrier-Free Access to Real Property

Between 2019-2020 and 2023-2024, PSPC undertook a five-year project with the goal of completing a comprehensive accessibility assessment of all relevant PSPC owned and lease purchase buildings, in accordance with the Treasury Board Standard on Barrier-Free Access to Real Property which used the 2018 Canadian Standards Association standard for Accessibility (CSA B651-2018). 

This dataset provides the numerical rating assigned to crown-owned and lease-purchase buildings when assessed against the current Treasury Board Standard on Barrier-Free Access to Real Property.  This value (0-100) is an assessment of how well these buildings conform to the recommended standards on providing an accessible environment to employees and/or to the general public.  This indicator demonstrates PSPC’s commitment to supporting social inclusiveness through ongoing real property programs that continue to improve the conditions in these buildings.

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada
Percentage of translation and interpretation services that comply with established quality standards

The information contained in this dataset is used to assess the quality of two of the linguistic services provided by the Translation Bureau:

- Translation services
- Interpretation services

>**Note:** The information from this dataset is combined with that of a complementary dataset entitled [Percentage of terminology services that comply with established quality standards](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/92fd75b3-cd3d-4e2d-add0-c8c71a3a375d) to evaluate the Departmental Results Report (DRR) indicator "Percentage of linguistic services that comply with current quality standards".  An explanation of how this DRR indicator is calculated is provided in the [supporting documentation](https://donnees-data.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/bt1/conformesnormesqualite-complyqualitystandards/soutien-support-eng.html), along with a description of each of the main categories of linguistic services provided by the Translation Bureau overall.

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada
Size and Age Data of 4TVn Atlantic Herring

PURPOSE:
This data was used to examine growth of 4TVn Atlantic Herring
            

DESCRIPTION:
This data set holds the length, weight, maturity, gonad weight and age data from 4TVn spring and fall spawning Atlantic Herring to facilitate estimation of Von Bertalanffy growth curves, other growth curves and generation time.
            

SAMPLING METHODS:
A combination of port samples and scientific surveys.

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
Percentage of terminology services that comply with established quality standards

This indicator measures the extent to which the Translation Bureau’s terminology data, found within **TERMIUM Plus®**(https://www.btb.termiumplus.gc.ca/), is within the established quality standards, with an overall goal of increasing the quality of the data and of minimizing the number of errors. Each year, an internal quality assurance process is carried out where a random sample of approximately 500 terminology records (that were either created or modified throughout the preceding fiscal year) are reviewed. In order to meet the quality standards, a terminology record should, for example: 

- be free of spelling and grammar errors;
- deal with only one concept;
- include appropriate subject fields;
- provide a correct translation;
- list any relevant synonyms and spelling variants;
- provide the gender of the French terms and synonyms;
- give relevant, clear and accurate information on the concept, whenever possible; and
- include the sources used. 

In order to meet the service quality objective, at least 95% of the sampled records must contain no more than two errors.

>**Note:** The information from this dataset is combined with that of a complementary dataset entitled [Percentage of translation and interpretation services that comply with established quality standards](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/65fecc09-c54d-4467-a0b1-1af3f1a7f82e) to evaluate the Departmental Results Report (DRR) indicator "Percentage of linguistic services that comply with current quality standards". An explanation of how this DRR indicator is calculated is provided in the [supporting documentation](https://donnees-data.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/bt1/pourcentservicesconformes-percentservicescomply/soutien-support-eng.html), along with a description of each of the main categories of linguistic services provided by the Translation Bureau overall.

Organization: Public Services and Procurement Canada | Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada
Carcass classification of cultured salmon at British Columbian aquaculture sites by facility, 2013 onwards

Mortality at salmon aquaculture facilities is closely monitored. As in any population of wild or farmed animals, there are a number of causes leading to death. While in-depth diagnostic testing takes time, carcasses are routinely assigned to a number of defined categories which can help facility operators and Fisheries and Oceans Canada staff quickly assess whether disease may be present. Facility operators report mortalities in a number of categories that describe either the cause of death or the condition of the carcass.

This report provides a breakdown of mortality by carcass category for each active facility. Sites used exclusively for smolt entry may have elevated mortality due to stresses associated with initial seawater entry. Similarly, elevated mortalities may occur if fish are stressed due to harvest activities. 

If mortalities at a facility exceed thresholds defined by conditions of licence, a “Mortality Event” occurs. Details of individual mortality events associated with high monthly mortalities reported here can be found in the [Mortality events at British Columbia marine finfish aquaculture sites](https://open.canada.ca/data/en/dataset/7fbb2662-391a-4df7-99b4-3343fa68fc93) report.  

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
Mortality events at British Columbia marine finfish aquaculture sites

Mortality at salmon aquaculture facilities is closely monitored. If the amount of dead fish at a farm exceeds thresholds outlined in conditions of licence, a mortality event is said to have occurred and must be reported to DFO within 24 hours of discovery. Facility managers and veterinarian(s) must determine the probable cause of the event and develop a plan to mitigate ongoing harm to the farmed fish and reduce any risk to wild fish. Companies must continue to update Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) every 10 days for the duration of the mortality event, including daily mortality counts, mitigation applied, determination of the cause(s) of the event and any updated plan.

This report provides a summary of mortality events reported by aquaculture companies to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Historical data are available from 2011 to the present. Explanation of the terms used in the report’s column headings can be found in the terminology file below.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada
Commentary on the 2024-2025 Financial Audits

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada provided the government with an unmodified audit opinion on its 2024–25 consolidated financial statements, which provides credibility to the government’s financial reporting.

For our other financial audits, we provided an unmodified audit opinion for 68 of the 70 federal government organizations we audited. We were satisfied with the credibility of the financial statements for all of the organizations. For the National Film Board and Canada Infrastructure Bank, the modifications were related to our opinion on compliance with authorities.


Organization: Office of the Auditor General of Canada | Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada
HUMA Committee binder: Appearance of the Secretary of State (Children and Youth) - November 18, 2025

Appearance by: Secretary of State (Children and Youth) Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities (HUMA) Mandate and Priorities, Date: November 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Organization: Employment and Social Development Canada | Emploi et Développement social Canada
Impacts of ocean acidification (OA) on phytoplankton productivity, survival, community structure, nutritional quality and trophic transfer efficiency to zooplankton

Phytoplankton, the foundation of marine ecosystems, are increasingly subjected to ocean acidification (OA). To understand the impacts of OA on the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf (SLEG), this project investigated the physiological responses of phytoplankton to elevated carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. 

Specifically, we submitted a natural population of phytoplankton collected in the Estuary to a decreasing gradient of pH (from 8.1 to 7.2) and measured key biogeochemical parameters such as chlorophyll-a (chl-a), nutrients, dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC), total alkalinity (TA), pH, essential fatty acids (EFAs), bacterial abundance, and genetics (RNA transcriptomics). The sampling was conducted during a 14 day laboratory experiment at the Maurice Lamontagne Institute during summer 2024. By combining controlled mesocosm experiments with metatranscriptomics, we aimed to identify critical thresholds for OA impacts on phytoplankton growth, community composition, and nutritional quality. 

The dataset includes several inorganic carbon state variables, phytoplankton- and bacterial-associated variables, nutrient concentrations, as well as gene expression analysis data. 

To ensure the highest standard of data quality, sample collection and processing procedures adhered to the guidelines set by the Guide to Best Practices for Ocean CO2 Measurements (Dickson et al. 2007) and followed detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistency (Mitchell et al. 2002).  Quality Control (QC) methods included: regular calibration of analytical instruments to ensure accurate measurements; the use of standard reference materials for calibration or control samples to monitor the accuracy and precision of the analysis; running blanks to check for contamination; replicating analyses on certain samples to assess precision.

Organization: Fisheries and Oceans Canada | Pêches et Océans Canada