Data

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The B.C. government and its agencies collect and create data. Data helps detect trends, identify issues and develop better programs. Find out how you can access, explore and use government data and statistics.

Data Search

Services and information topics

Geographic data and tools

B.C. has invested in spatial data infrastructure to be able to share important information. Learn how to access this geographic data through web applications and services.

Statistics

Search for statistics on topics including: business, industry and trade; the economy; employment and labour market; nature and the environment; people, population and communities; and government.

Finding and sharing data

The Province collects a wide range of data. Find out what programs, applications and services are available to access or share data.

Provincial data initiatives

The Province is working to create better data for B.C. Find out about current provincial data initiatives.

Data policies and Standards

Discover and learn about the B.C. government’s data policies, standards and guidelines.

Provinical Data Plan

Learn how the BC Provincial Data Plan is making sure we have the right data to make decisions.

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