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Canada’s research & training network for social & health sciences. CRDCN connects 2,500+ researchers to StatCan data at 30+ centres.

Learn more here: https://crdcn.ca/
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A new research-policy snapshot from @crdcn.bsky.social outlines the policy implications of study on #PrecariousWork and #WorkInjury risk by IWH Associate Scientist Dr. Faraz Shahidi.
January 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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CRDCN is building connections across data, research, and policy. 🤝📊 @crdcn.bsky.social research, dataset and policy circles bring together researchers, students, and public-sector professionals to collaborate around shared data and priorities.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
📄 Now Available: CRDCN Research–Policy Snapshots

The January 2026 edition of the CRDCN Research–Policy Snapshots is now published, featuring recent policy-relevant research using Statistics Canada microdata accessed through the RDCs.

🔗 Read the new volume: crdcn.ca/programs/kno...
January 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the CRDCN!

Wishing our researchers, partners, and community a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead. Thank you for your continued collaboration and commitment to advancing data-driven research across Canada.

Warmest wishes from the entire CRDCN team!
December 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
#DidYouKnow the CRDCN offers a wide range of resources to support researchers?

From funding opportunities and research–policy snapshots to training materials, and links to key Statistics Canada tools, CRDCN provides everything you need to navigate RDC-based research.

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Resources - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
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December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📄Explore the latest CRDCN Research–Policy Snapshots

Our twice-annual digests compile all snapshots from each 6-month period. Stay tuned for our January 2026 edition, but until then:

🔗 Submit a snapshot: buff.ly/3adOecj
📖 Read previous digests: buff.ly/VkYJDVT
CRDCN research-policy snapshot submission form - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
GENERAL INFORMATION  Snapshots are produced for recent published journal articles and policy papers submitted to government.  Please note that CRDCN will accept a maximum of one snapshot by the same…
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December 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🎄👕 Last week, our team gathered for our annual staff retreat and holiday lunch!

Our IT team kept the festive spirit alive by proudly carrying on the annual CRDCN Christmas Sweater tradition — and they did not disappoint!
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎓 Calling all Ph.D. researchers using RDC data!

The CRDCN Emerging Scholars Award (ESA), offering a $1,200 one-time award, is closing soon for this year’s application round.

🔗 Learn more & apply: buff.ly/nL2iBM1
📅 Deadline: December 31, 2025
CRDCN Emerging Scholars Award - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
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December 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🏡Last week, Ian Moore from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CHMC) joined us for the December Open Mic to present the Rental Market Survey data recently added to the RDCs.

🔗 Missed it? You can now watch the recording here: youtu.be/G3Xg9zyMMV8?...
CRDCN-CMHC Open Mic: Rental Market Survey
For the December Open Mic, Ian Moore from CHMC joins us to present the Rental Market Survey data recently added to the RDCs. This session marks an exciting step in expanding RDC housing data — with…
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December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
📣 CRDCN is planning its 2026 research, dataset, and policy circle programming!

Following our Opening Doors to Data tour, we’ve heard a strong interest in circles that bring together people working on shared priorities.

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CRDCN research, dataset and policy circles - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
CRDCN researchers and Academic Directors have asked how the CRDCN central team can help make connections between researchers with shared interests in particular datasets, as well as between…
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December 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎓 Now Available: CRDCN Emerging Scholars Webinar Recordings!

This year’s Emerging Scholars Webinar featured eight outstanding scholars who shared their research and their pathways into the RDC.

🔗 You can now watch all presentations on our website: crdcn.ca/events/emerg...
Emerging Scholars Webinar - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
19/11/2025 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Every year, the Canadian Research Data Centre Network supports the next generation of highly qualified personnel through the CRDCN Emerging Scholars Award,…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Join us tomorrow, December 2 at 1:00 p.m. ET for our December Open Mic!

We’re excited to welcome Ian Moore from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), who will present the Rental Market Survey—now newly available in the RDCs!

🔗Register now: buff.ly/Ny16mBc
🔗Learn more: buff.ly/3IQos3Z
CRDCN-CMHC Open Mic: Rental Market Survey - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
02/12/2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Join us on December 2, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. for the December Open Mic, featuring Ian Moore from CHMC who joins us to present the Rental Market Survey data recently…
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December 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Voices from across the network have shared what the CRDCN has meant to their work and to Canada's research landscape. Explore the stories, reflections, and impact captured in our testimonial collection.

📰 Read: crdcn.ca/25th-anniver...

🔗Add yours: crdcn.ca/crdcn-25th-a...
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
On October 28, 2025, we wrapped up this cross-country journey at McMaster University’s Toronto campus, where experts and researchers convened to discuss pressing topics in labour, employment, health, education, and social development.

🎥 Recordings and slides: crdcn.ca/home/opening...
November 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
📢 This afternoon, CRDCN Executive Director, Natalie Harrower, will be moderating a ‘fishbowl session’ at the 2025 Canadian Science Policy Conference (CSPC), titled Responsible Research Assessment and Open Science Adoption.

🔗 Learn more: crdcn.ca/from-concord...
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
CRDCN is committed to supporting the development of emerging scholars’ skills and expertise in data analysis and research.

Join us today at 12:00–1:00 p.m. EDT for the semiannual webinar where CRDCN Emerging Scholars showcase their research and their pathways to the RDC.

🔗https://buff.ly/TNNp4QJ
CRDCN Emerging Scholars Award - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
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November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
In our sixth #CRDCN25 anniversary testimonial, Xavier St-Denis, RDC Researcher and Former Emerging Scholar, reflects on how the CRDCN has fostered collaboration and innovation across Canada’s research community.

🔗 Learn more about CRDCN resources: crdcn.ca/resources-2/
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
💡 On Thursday, November 20 at 3:00 PM, the session will explore how Canada can reform research assessment to advance #OpenScience, building on a Call to Action from the March 2025 national workshop at Concordia University.

🔗 crdcn.ca/from-concord...
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
📢 Join us on November 24, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for the ninth CRDCN–Canadian Public Policy (CPP) collaborative webinar!

This session highlights policy-focused research using confidential microdata, featuring Ross Hickey and Guy Lacroix.

🔗Registration: crdcn.ca/events/crdcn...
November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Maxime Caru, RDC Researcher and former CRDCN Emerging Scholar, reflects on how the program shaped his research journey.

💡 The CRDCN Emerging Scholars Award continues to support the next generation of researchers using RDC data to advance evidence-based insights across Canada.
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🎓 Every year, the CRDCN recognizes exceptional doctoral students through the CRDCN Emerging Scholars Award. Join us for the Emerging Scholars Webinar, featuring eight Emerging Scholars sharing their research and journeys through the RDCs.

📅November 19 at 12:00–1:00 p.m.
🔗https://buff.ly/8anu9ln
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In our next #CRDCN25 anniversary testimonial, Haleigh Prevost, Analyst at Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), shares how collaboration with the CRDCN supported evidence-based policy and impactful research.

We look forward to continued collaboration in driving meaningful, data-informed change.
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Join us on November 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) for The First Nations Principles of OCAP® presentation by Erin Dokis, introducing a variety of education and training options to support organizations looking to gain a deeper understanding of the OCAP® principles.

🔗: crdcn.ca/events/the-f...
The First Nations Principles of OCAP® - Canadian Research Data Centre Network
13/11/2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - The First Nations Principles of OCAP® establish how First Nations’ data and information will be collected, protected, used, and shared. Standing for ownership,…
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October 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Today, the CRDCN team is at the McMaster University’s Toronto campus for a full-day of programming, including three research-policy panels and training on research data management.

First up, Aaron Franks from the FNIGC presents on Indigenous Data.

🔗: crdcn.ca/events/openi...
October 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
In our next #CRDCN25 anniversary testimonial, Neeru Gupta, RDC researcher, highlights how CRDCN enables student-led research across Canada through unparalleled access to data that informs policy.

📖 Read about student-led research using RDC data: theasrj.com/articles/gen...
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM