2021 National Training
November 22, 2021
13:00 ET : S1 | DLI Consultation Report
15:00 ET : S2 | Not Always Invisible - Finding the Data About Marginalized and Underrepresented Populations in Canada
A sustainable data culture is also an inclusive data culture where planning, policy making, and research accounts for marginalized or underrepresented populations. Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, and people who identify as LGBTQ+ are often underrepresented or hidden in the datasets we rely on for research and planning. Data about mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness can likewise be difficult to find, particularly for marginalized populations.
November 23, 2021
13:00 ET : S1 | Canadian Survey on Business Conditions
This presentation will cover the impact of COVID-19 on Canadian businesses.
15:00 ET : S2 | Alliance RDM - Access-Limited Data Discovery Working Group
While Canada continues to make strides towards improving the discovery of research data, many datasets with potential research value remain difficult to find and access due to their sensitive nature, or because custodians lack the infrastructure and/or resources to make them discoverable.
November 24, 2021
13:00 ET : S1 | Historical Census Project - Developing a Canadian Census data discovery portal
This presentation seeks to build on the in-depth, collective expertise of the DLI community, and will also provide a brief update on the project. As key stakeholders implicated in the proposed Canadian Census data discovery portal, this DLI community discussion will provide valuable insights across a range of structured questions about what makes for good Census data discovery.
14:15 ET : Coffee Break | Data Trivia
Join us during the break for a round of trivia that will test your knowledge of the DLI, Statistics Canada, and Data culture. No need to sign up in advance, this will be an informal round of trivia played on the Kahoot platform. All are welcome. Bragging rights go the Data Master that wins.
15:00 ET : S2 | Using the DLI for Academic Research
This presentation will go over the process of using the DLI for academic work. Demonstrations of using the PUMF and RTRA in the context of using the CCHS to recreate an academic paper will form the core of the presentation, and attendees will understand the limits and benefits of each method of DLI microdata access.
November 25, 2021
13:00 ET : S1 | Metadata at Statistics Canada
The presentation will cover the approach Statistics Canada is taking to manage metadata, including an overview of the standards and tools that will be used.
14:15 ET : Coffee Break | Locked in the Library – Online Escape Room
A disgruntled stack installer has trapped you in the library using the movable shelving. Can you escape the stacks and solve the remaining puzzles before Session 2 begins?
15:00 ET : S2 | Lightning Talks Q&A
Lightning talks will be available for viewing throughout the training week. In this session, presenters will answer questions about the pre-recorded talks.
November 26, 2021
13:00 ET : S1 | Secondary Data Speed Dating
Secondary Data Speed Dating is a whirlwind introductory level one hour presentation that covers: how to locate existing data or datasets on a topic of research: data repositories, open data portals, literature searches, Google; where to locate learning resources for working with secondary data or datasets; a very brief overview of the merits and challenges of working with secondary data instead of doing original research.
