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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 18h

📣 Join CRDCN on Tuesday, October 28 for a full day of free programming in Toronto or online. The event features research–policy panels on Indigenous data, Health, Labour, and Education, as well as training on research data management.

🔗 Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-do...

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 1d

📅 Join us this Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for the October edition of the Open Mic Data Series, a 1h session on T1 Tax File by Eric Fecteau in partnership with Statistics Canada. This session will be in English.

🔗 Register here: crdcn.ca/events/crdcn...

#CRDCNStatCanOpenMic

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 5d

📊 Today, @chiefscican.bsky.social has released Towards a National Scientific Data Governance Framework with recommendations to ensure research data is managed responsibly and used to benefit everyone. CRDCN's @natalieharrower.bsky.social contributed as an expert panelist.

🔗https://buff.ly/mFeCc4c

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 5d

In our third #CRDCN25 anniversary testimonial, Andrew Bjerring, Past Chair of the CRDCN Board, reflects on the organization’s significant evolution and the collective efforts that shaped the CRDCN of today.

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 6d

📢 For the first time ever, it’s possible to link two different census waves!

A linkage key between the 2016 and 2021 long-form censuses is now available for #CRDCN researchers across Canada.

#DataAccess #RDCNews

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 7d

On Day 2 of the #CRDCN2025 Conference, Alexandra Cooper, James Doiron, Ted McDonald and Kevin Read, moderated by Natalie Harrower, explored the challenges and best practices related to the data life cycle for restricted data.

🔗 Listen to the plenary podcast: youtu.be/o1RBeyrszrY

#DataAccess

CRDCN 2025 Plenary: Data Management and Supporting Fairly Restricted Data

On Day 2 of the CRDCN 2025 Conference, Natalie Harrower, Alexandra Cooper, James Doiron, Ted McDonald and Kevin Read, discussed the challenges and best practices related to the data life cycle for…

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 8d

🧡 Sept 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We honour the children who never returned, survivors, families & communities.

As part of this commitment, we hosted the Sept Open Mic Data Series with Drew Pihlainen & Eddie Nock on Indigenous Peoples data.

🔗 youtu.be/PxgWF3z6Kyg

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 12d

In our second #CRDCN25 anniversary testimonial, Seppo Sahrakorpi, Past Lead IT Architect, reflects on building the vRDC secure remote research system and the dedication of the CRDCN team.

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Last chance to register!

Join us today, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for the September edition of the Open Mic Data Series.

🔗 Register here: crdcn.ca/events/crdcn...

#CRDCNStatCanOpenMic #IndigenousData

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 19d

To mark the occasion, we’re sharing testimonials from across the network. The first anniversary testimonial comes from Martin Taylor, former Executive Director, on CRDCN’s role in shaping Canada’s research landscape.

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · 20d

Yesterday, we celebrated the re-opening of the Research Data Centre (RDC) at the University of Regina during our #OpeningDoorstoData event, following a move to their new location in the Classroom Building this summer. Congratulations to Dr. Harminder Guliani and the Regina RDC team!

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join us this September 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for an insightful online webinar featuring presentations on Indigenous Peoples by Drew Pihlainen (Statistics Canada) and Eddie Nock (First Nations Data Centre), followed by a Q&A.

🔗 crdcn.ca/events/crdcn...

#CRDCNStatCanOpenMic #IndigenousData

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Sep 2

⏳ Plus qu’une semaine ! Ne manquez pas la tournée « Portes ouvertes aux données » du RCCDR, qui reprend le 9 septembre à Toronto.

Cet automne, nous visiterons 6 capitales provinciales — Toronto, Victoria, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg et Québec* (*session en français).

🔗 bit.ly/3JHqmq6

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Sep 2

⏳ Only 1 week left! Don’t miss CRDCN’s #OpeningDoorstoData Tour, resuming on September 9th in Toronto.

This Fall, we are visiting 6 provincial capital cities — Toronto, Victoria, Edmonton, Regina, Manitoba and Quebec City — to provide a half-day of free programming.

🔗 crdcn.ca/initiatives/...

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 28

📊 Research using StatCan data shows income inequality in Canada raises risks of overdoses & deaths of despair, driven by stress, weaker social ties & limited mental health access. On #IOAD2025 we stress the need for policies tackling these inequalities. #ResearchSpotlight

📄 crdcn.ca/publication/...

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 26

As CRDCN marks its 25th anniversary, we reflect on our 2024–2029 Strategic Plan to explore where we’re headed next. This roadmap charts our path to deepen our impact, advance data infrastructure, and fuel evidence-driven policy.

Read the full plan: macsphere.mcmaster.ca/handle/11375...

#CRDCN25

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 15

Rejoignez Magali Girard (CIQSS) et Grant Gibson (RCCDR) le 23 septembre de 9 h à 12 h (EDT) à l’Université Laval pour une demi-journée de programmation gratuite en français.

🔗 Inscription: www.eventbrite.ca/e/portes-ouv...

# PortesOuvertesAuxDonnées

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 13

Calling all researchers and policy professionals in Winnipeg! Don't miss the #CRDCNCrossCountryTour stop at the University of Manitoba this September 18th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CDT.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-do...

#OpeningDoorstoData

“Opening doors to data” – CRDCN cross-country tour - Manitoba

Join CRDCN for a half day of free programming: (1) a research-policy nexus session; and (2) a research data management training session.

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 12

Pour souligner les 25 ans de partenariat entre le Réseau canadien des Centres de données de recherche (RCCDR), Statistique Canada et les universités partenaires à travers le pays, replongeons ensemble aux origines de cette belle aventure.

🎥 Revivez notre parcours ici : crdcn.ca/le-rccdr-a-2...

Chronologie du 25e anniversaire du RCCDR - Réseau canadien des Centres de données de recherche

Que représentent les piliers stratégiques ? les données la communauté et les compétences l’écosystème de recherche la prise de décision fondée sur des données probantes [...]Lire la suite...

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 12

To celebrate the 25 years of partnership between the Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN), Statistics Canada, and university partners across the country, let's dive back in time to where it all began.

🎥 Look back on our journey here: crdcn.ca/crdcn-at-25-...

CRDCN at 25: A Milestone of Growth and Impact - Canadian Research Data Centre Network

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 6

#ResearchSnapshot #EvidenceForPolicy

CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Aug 6

📖 CRDCN research-policy snapshots are back! Check out our July edition featuring one-page summaries of 7 key policy reports and published research.

A big thank you to all the authors for contributing their work to support evidence-based policy in Canada!

🔗 Read Now: crdcn.ca/programs/kno...

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Jul 30

📢 Calling all researchers in Saskatchewan! CRDCN is hosting the #OpeningDoorstoData workshop at the University of Regina on September 17th at 9:00 AM–12:00 PM CST, supported by the SSHRC Connection Grant.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-do...

#CRDCNCrossCountryTour @uregina.bsky.social

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Jul 28

Join Johanne Provençal and Grant Gibson on September 16th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM MDT at the University of Alberta for CRDCN’s #OpeningDoorstoData, a half day of free programming.

🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/opening-do...

#CRDCNCrossCountryTour @ualberta.bsky.social

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CRDCN @crdcn.bsky.social · Jul 22

CRDCN's #OpeningDoorstoData tour continues in Toronto on September 9th, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EDT. Join us at the Sidney Smith Hall at the University of Toronto for a morning of engaging sessions on data access, research impact, and training.

🔗 Register Now: bit.ly/3IWFwap

#CRDCNCrossCountryTour

“Opening doors to data” – CRDCN cross-country tour - Ontario

Join CRDCN for a half day of free programming: (1) a research-policy nexus session; and (2) a research data management training session.

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