The federal government has updated and improved its community information database, in an effort to bolster regional economic development.
The Community Information Database (CID) is available free online (www.cid-bdc.ca) and contains 1996, 2001 and 2006 census data which provides a wide range of information, such as population, age, income, employment rate, education, immigration and citizenship, language, resource reliance, health and crime.
Revenue minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn, who is also minister of state for agriculture, launched the enhanced database today in Quebec City during the international OECD rural conference aimed at rural development.
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“This on-line tool provides an in-depth look at what our communities have in terms of regional assets and how diverse they are economically, socially and culturally,” Blackburn said in a prepared release. “This reliable, innovative tool can be used by students, universities, community groups, private or non-profit organizations, government policy makers, businesses, academics or anyone wanting to learn more about their community in an effort to making a difference in rural Canada.”
As part of the relaunch, the CID has undergone an “e-renovation,” making it easier to use and more accessible.
The site includes more than 700 indicators about individual communities, regions or provinces and has features to: create and download maps, tables, and charts; compare similar-sized communities; research and analyse population changes; and create community profiles. The site has an on-line forum to share CID experiences, and a step-by-step guide on the site will help users get the most out of the CID.
