Data and Statistics
As a University of Toronto affiliated student, faculty member, staff, or instructor, you have access to thousands of numeric datasets covering the city of Mississauga, the province of Ontario, Canada and beyond. This page provides multiple options for statistical data searching, be it aggregate data tables or microdata analysis.
Strategies for Locating Statistical Data
A variety of questions to help you get started on your search for data.
The University of Toronto Libraries offer a large collection of data access points to help you achieve your research goals.
The University of Toronto Libraries has information on organizing, documenting, sharing, and preserving your data. We also provide assistance on setting up a Data Management Plan with DMP Assistant, and depositing research data into Dataverse.
Search Statistical Data by Geography
Here you can search statistical data by geography, including a variety of local, Canadian, and international sources.
Search Statistical Data by Topic
Here you can search statistical data by topics including crime, economic, environmental, and health data.
The U of T Mississauga Library has created a variety of help guides, documents and videos to support our services.
Please contact us with any GIS or Data questions or issues.
Strategies for Locating Statistical Data
1. Determine the Geography or Area you are looking at for your data study.
2. What is your time period? Do you need the most recent or historical data?
3. What is your population/unit of measurement? Are you looking at total populations, households, women, men for your study?
4. What specific variables are you looking for?
5.What is your ultimate objective with the data? How will you be using/presenting the data?
For Data Assistance and to learn more about our resources, please contact the GIS & Data Support Team.
Data Access
The University of Toronto Libraries offer a large collection of data access points to help you achieve your research goals.
UTL Map & Data Library - The UTL Map & Data Library is divided into two major sec-tions: Maps and GIS & Data. Here you can gain access to all that our vast collection has to offer.
SimplyAnalytics - SimplyAnalytics is an online data mapping and reporting application which provides University of Toronto users with access to hundreds of demographic variables covering the Canadian population. These include detailed census, health, household spending, and other marketing related data. Business location points and profiles are also available. Click here for more info on SimplyAnalytics.
CHASS Census Analyzer - The Canadian Census Analyzer provides you with easy access to Census Profile Tables.
SDA@CHASS - Here you can search and complete numerous analysis, crosstabulations, and subsetting on Microdata surveys.
CANSIM@CHASS - Here you can access Multidimensional views, Time Series views, and access historical versions of CANSIM.
Data Tables@Stats Canada - Statistics Canada provides downloadable and searchable tables. Time series are available in these tables that range across a variety of subjects.
Scholars GeoPortal - A tool to access geospatial datasets. GeoPortal includes land-based vector data (water, cultural features, etc.), census geography, orthophotography, and more.
Dataverse@UTM - Here you can access the University of Toronto Mississauga weather station data from 1999-2001 (LINK IS STILL BROKEN)
<odesi> - This tool gives the user the ability to access, download, tabulate and analyze datasets. It is the product of a unique partnership between university libraries, business, and government.
Search Statistical Data by Geography
Local Data
City of Mississauga Profiles, Facts, and Maps
City of Toronto - Demographics
Halton Region - Data Centre (BROKEN LINK)
York Region - Statistics and Data
Canadian Data
Statistics Canada - Citation Guide
International Data
OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)
Data and Statistics about the United States
Search Statistical Data by Topic
Here you can search statistical data by topics including crime, economic, environmental, and health data.
Crime Data
Search for crime data and statistics.
Economic Data
Search for economic data and statistics.
Environmental Data Resources
Search environmental resources by regions including Mississauga, Toronto, Peel, Ontario and Canada.
Health Data Resources
Search health data resources by regions including local regions, Ontario, Canada, United States, and International.
Other Data (LINK IS BROKEN)
Search all other data by entering your own search terms.
Environmental Data Resources
Mississauga
Mississauga Living Green - The City of Mississauga's 'green' master plan for environmental sustainability over the next 40 years.
Mississauga Open Data - Open Data Resources for the City of Mississauga
Credit River Alliance - The Credit River Alliance (CRA) is comprised of 25 conservation and environmental groups from the Credit Valley Watershed.
Credit Valley Conservation - The Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario.
Natural Areas Survey (NAS) - A city-funded program which identifies and tracks 144 natural areas across the city including woodlands, wetlands, creeks, and streams.
2012 NAS Update and Data Download
Toronto
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) - The TRCA works with governments and businesses to create a greener place to live.
The Living City - Watershed, Land and Wildlife Monitoring Information from the TRCA
Toronto Open Data - Open Data Resources for the City of Toronto
Environment - Toronto Open Data - Forest, Street Tree, waste, and water data available
Live Green Toronto - The City of Toronto - Learn how to live cleaner and greener in Toronto
Peel
Conservation Peel - Region of Peel - Learn how we use natural resources and the impact we have on the environment
Conservation in the Community - Conservation Peel
Credit River Watershed and Region of Peel Natural Areas Inventory - Detailed Inventory of Natural Areas through the CVC
Peel Regional Planning Atlas - Environmental maps of the region
Peel Data Centre- Open Data Resources for the Region of Peel
Environment and Resources Open Data - Peel Data Centre Find data on Water, Land Tenure, and Agricultural areas.
Ontario
Conservation Ontario - Conservation Ontario is comprised of 36 Conservation Authorities across Ontario. They are dedicated to conserving and restoring Ontario's watersheds.
Ministry of Ontario - Open Data - The Ontario Ministry has numerous Open Data sets available for download.
Ontario Open Data - Datasets on Energy, Groundwater, Landfills and more now available to the public
Canada
Environment Canada - Open Data - Selection of datasets gathered by Environment Canada
Environment - Key Indicators - Statistics Canada - Selection of environment related datasets from Statistics Canada
Writing about Data and Citing Data Sources
How to write with Statistics (from Purdue OWL)
Writing with Statistics in APA (from Purdue OWL)
How to Cite Statistics Canada Products
Quick Guide to Data Citation from ICPSR
How to Cite Datasets in APA and MLA Styles (from Michigan State University Libraries)