Community Data Program

The Community Data Program helps communities across Canada measure and track local well-being using shared data resources.

communitydata.ca
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About Community Data Program

The Community Data Program is a membership-based initiative that helps communities across Canada measure and track local well-being. Members get access to a data catalogue covering topics such as census, business counts and rental housing affordability, along with training and capacity-building resources.

Key features

  • Data catalogue with census and business datasets
  • Training and capacity-building resources for members
  • Webinars, past and upcoming, on community data use
  • Tableau infographics and dashboards portal
  • How-to video on finding data in the catalogue
  • Network for sharing community data best practices
Best for: Canadian public, non-profit and community sector organizations with a local service delivery or public policy mandate that need shared data and training.
Good for
  • Membership is open to Canadian public, non-profit and community sector organizations
  • Includes training and capacity-building resources alongside data access
  • Facilitates dialogue and sharing of best practices through a member network
Watch out for
  • Access is membership-based rather than open to the general public
  • Eligibility is limited to Canadian organizations with a local service delivery or public policy mandate
  • Pricing is not stated on the homepage

Community Data Program at a glance

Official website
communitydata.ca
Type
Dataset
Platforms
Web
Language
English
Country
CA
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Community Data Program FAQ

Who can become a member?
The program is open to any Canadian public, non-profit or community sector organization with a local service delivery or public policy mandate.
What if I am not a member but need help with data analysis or visualisation?
The site points non-members to Community Analytics for data analysis and visualisation help.
What training materials are available?
Featured resources include webinars, a how-to video on finding data in the catalogue, and a Tableau infographics and dashboards portal.
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