![]() The NGD includes a digital representation of the boundaries of standard geographic areas and their attributes, such as names, types and codes, which are necessary for uniquely identifying each individual geographic area. The focus of the NGD is the continual improvement of quality and currency of geographic coverage using updated geospatial data provided by provinces, territories and local sources. The NGD is a joint Statistics Canada-Elections Canada initiative which develops and maintains a geospatial database that serves the needs of both organizations. The standard geographic areas that Statistics Canada uses for census and survey collection and dissemination activities are constructed, maintained and supported by detailed geographic information which are stored in a precise geographic database called the National Geographic Database (NGD). Finally, census data are disseminated by a variety of geographic areas designed specifically for dissemination, along with supporting reference maps and other geographic data products. During the processing phase, the collected data are coded to the appropriate geographic areas within the geographic hierarchy of standard geographic areas for dissemination. Geographic areas are defined and mapped in detail so that every dwelling can be located during the collection phase. Users are consulted about the geographic concepts used by Statistics Canada and about various options for disseminating standard geographic information. ![]() There is a geographic component in every stage of the census cycle, from consultation, through collection, processing and dissemination. Table of contents More information Introduction ![]()
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