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CA/STATSCAN/GEOG  

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  • "http://www.statcan.ca/" The Geography Program provides the geographic and cartographic infrastructure to support the National Statistical System. It is mandated to produce timely and relevant research, concepts, products and services for clients. Geography Division serves this program by providing maps, electronic files and geographic reference products, as well as by producing and releasing the basic population and dwelling statistics for each Census. With the increasing popularity of Geographic Information Systems in government and the private sector, more research and technical support is being directed to other divisions to support survey frame development, integration and thematic mapping. The Geography Division's primary activities are: 1. The development of spatial concepts such as enumeration areas (EAs), Census Divisions (CDs), Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs), and urban and rural definitions, for data collection, organisation and dissemination. The Division monitors the evolution of various administrative and legislative concepts, and ensures that Statistics Canada's geographic units remain up-to-date and that the appropriate relationships between different concepts are maintained. 2. Updating of a geographic database which represents a spatial base for the Agencys census surveys and administrative data. This base is used in collection, processing, analysing, integration, and releasing data. 3. The production of maps to facilitate the use of standard spatial areas in the National Statistics System. 4. Research Activities: Research is an important component of Geography Division's activities. (en)

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/5cf3d262-9c41-4b73-af1b-7af1737735e7

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