Citing Sources from Statistics Canada

Citing Sources from Statistics Canada#

When you include a chart or table that uses Statistics Canada data, you should always provide the source directly below the figure for transparency and reproducibility.

How to Cite Data from Statistics Canada#

Suppose you include a chart like the one below, showing the 12-month percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and CPI excluding energy from April 2020 to April 2025.

The citation should include:

  • The table number,

  • A brief title or description (if space allows)

  • And a clickable DOI link directly to the Statistics Canada dataset

Make the table name a clickable link to the original Statistics Canada dataset, and include the DOI if available.

The source should be formatted as:

Source(s): Table [table_name]

For example (Best Practices):

Or, if space is tight, you can cite just the table number with the DOI link:

Source(s): Table 18-10-0004-01

Official Statistics Canada visuals often display only the table number as a clickable link under the chart, as shown in the example below. However, for internal or academic work, it is best practice to include both the table number and a brief title for added clarity.

Example CPI Trend Chart

APA Citation Example for Statistics Canada Table#

If you need to cite a Statistics Canada dataset in APA format (e.g., in a reference list or bibliography), use this format:

APA 7th Edition Reference Example:

Statistics Canada. (Year). Title of table: Table number. (Version) [Data set]. https://doi.org/xx.xxxx/xxxxxxxxxxx

Example:

Statistics Canada. (2024). New motor vehicle registrations, quarterly, by geographic level: Table 20-10-0025-01. [Data set]. https://doi.org/10.25318/2010002501-eng

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