diff --git a/content/docs/processes/statistical_products/statistics_canada/census_data.md b/content/docs/processes/statistical_products/statistics_canada/census_data.md index a86064e..f0c59a6 100644 --- a/content/docs/processes/statistical_products/statistics_canada/census_data.md +++ b/content/docs/processes/statistical_products/statistics_canada/census_data.md @@ -3,11 +3,42 @@ title: Census Data weight: 2 next: /docs/processes/orthoimagery/ --- -**** + Look through our [process-statcan-data-labs](https://github.com/dataforcanada/process-statcan-data-labs) repo for the datasets processed. There is still lots of work to do to make it ready for systems. + ## Download -Here is a table of some of the datasets created from the current process. +Below is a table of datasets generated from our current processing pipeline. You can download the raw **Parquet** files directly or use the **Map Preview** links to inspect the data as vector tiles. + +### How to use the Map Preview + +The map preview allows you to visualize specific census characteristics dynamically. Follow this workflow to verify the data before downloading. + +**1. Identify your Characteristic ID** +Census variables are mapped using numeric IDs. Consult the **[Characteristic ID Reference Sheet](https://1drv.ms/x/c/d42308bcd3b7a4a1/ESlrAmKqXp9BnsMXqurcB0sB9qy1r2-ZV8tCL9nCns_Mpg?e=8qIroJ)** to find the ID for the data you want to view. + +* *Example:* The ID for "Number of COVID-19 emergency and recovery benefits recipients..." is **124**. + +**2. Open the Preview** +Click the link in the **Dataset ID & Preview** column for your desired geographic level (e.g., Provinces, Federal Electoral Districts). + +**3. Filter by Attribute** +In the top-right "Search fields" box, enter the attribute key using the format `{gender}_{ID}`: + +* **Total:** Enter `total_124` +* **Male:** Enter `men_124` +* **Female:** Enter `women_124` + +**4. Update the Map** +Click the **"Recalculate Classes"** button. This will refresh the map legend and choropleth coloring based on the currently visible extent. + +{{< callout type="info">}} +**Note on Data Availability:** Dissemination blocks currently only contain these **[4 specific characteristics](https://github.com/dataforcanada/process-statcan-data-labs/issues/6)**. +{{< /callout >}} + +{{< callout type="note">}} +**Credit:** The location search functionality in our map previews is powered by the **[PHAC Geocoder](https://geocoder.alpha.phac.gc.ca/)**. +{{< /callout >}} | Place | ISO | Date | Provider | Dataset ID & Preview | Parquet | | ------ | --- | ---- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |