Guides: Women's Studies: Statistics & Government Information

Statistics & Data

For additional information, see the Statistics research guide. You may also find statistical information in the resources listed on the Articles page.

Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics
Part of the larger Statistics Canada collection.
Statistics Canada
Free and priced Canadian statistical information with census data as well as daily news.
United Nations Statistics and Indicators on Women and Men
Provides the latest statistics and indicators on women and men in various areas, such as population, health, education and work.
Women in Canada: A Gender-Based Statistical Report
Statistics Canada report looking at women's roles in Canadian society over time.

Government Information

For additional resources, see the Government Information research guide.

Ontario Women’s Directorate
Ontario government initiative to promote the strengths and diversity women in this province.
Status of Women Canada
Canadian government organization that promotes the full participation of women in the economic, social and democratic life of the country.
Women and Gender Equality Canada
Agency working to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression through the inclusion of people of all genders, including women, in Canada’s economic, social, and political life.

Government Reports

What a Difference Sex and Gender Make: a gender, sex and health research casebook
A 2012 report by CIHI's Institute of Gender and Health.

Google Government Documents Search

Google's Canadian Government Documents Search
Searches 775 domains at the federal, provincial and municipal levels.