Steven McRoberts

This departmental plan outlines Statistics Canada's priorities, plans, and associated costs for the upcoming three fiscal years (2026-27 to 2028-29), aligning with its mandate, vision, and mission. It focuses on three key priorities: building the next generation of statistical programs and operations, establishing a complete enabling infrastructure, and shaping a healthy, diverse, and skilled workforce. The plan details spending reductions and emphasizes delivering timely, relevant, and high-quality data through initiatives such as the 2026 Census of Population and Agriculture, strengthening economic and social statistics, and adopting innovative tools and methodologies, all while maintaining fiscal responsibility and public trust.

The 2025-26 Departmental Plan for Statistics Canada outlines the agency's key priorities, including advancing the next generation of statistical programs and operations, building a complete enabling infrastructure, and shaping a healthy, diverse, and skilled workforce. The plan focuses on delivering high-quality, accessible, and relevant statistical information to support informed decision-making for Canadians. Key initiatives include preparing for the 2026 Census, enhancing economic and social statistics, and modernizing data management and technological capabilities. The plan also emphasizes maintaining public trust through data ethics and privacy protection.

The First Nations Data Governance Strategy is focused on enabling First Nations to achieve data sovereignty in alignment with their distinct worldviews. The strategy emphasizes community-driven and Nation-based approaches, adherence to OCAP® principles, and the establishment of a national network of regional data centers. Key areas of focus include enhancing data governance, digital infrastructure, relationship management, data access, data collection, data standards, and data management to empower First Nations in decision-making and self-determination.

The report outlines the JCCA's work, strategic priorities, and collaborative efforts between First Nations and the Government of Canada in addressing climate change. It focuses on ensuring First Nations' participation in climate action, promoting First Nations Climate Leadership, and enabling meaningful engagement in the carbon pollution pricing system. The report also addresses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the JCCA's work and emphasizes the importance of decolonization alongside decarbonization.

The 2024-25 Departmental Plan for Statistics Canada outlines the agency's key priorities, plans, and associated costs for the upcoming three fiscal years. The plan is guided by a strategic plan for 2023 to 2026. It focuses on advancing statistical programs and operations, adopting a complete enabling infrastructure, and shaping a healthy, diverse, and skilled workforce. Key initiatives include modernizing statistical programs, leveraging artificial intelligence, measuring affordability, informing health care, tracking population growth and diversity, building Indigenous statistical capacity, and supporting trade and commerce. The plan aims to provide high-quality, accessible, and relevant statistical information to support decision-making for Canadians and policy makers.