They show the content and record layout of the files which are vital in finding and retrieving data. A link to Canadian Statistical Sources provides a lead to other governmental and non-governmental sources of Canadian statistics. Site available in English. This extensive interactive statistical tool produced by Statistics Canada is free to registered educational institutions across Canada. It has been specifically designed for schools, but it is also valuable at the college and university undergraduate level.
Censuses are available at various geographic levels including census tracts.
Data can be retrieved in table, graph or map form and can be downloaded in a choice of formats. Election data from the 1997 federal election shows results, voter turnout and distribution of seats. Of note also is data on the environment and on aboriginal peoples. Finally, in addition to numerous lesson plans, a separate feature is provided specifically for teachers where data sources within E-Stat are linked to compulsory Canadian social studies courses. Site available in English and French.