Census program data viewer, 2016 Census

The Census Program Data Viewer (CPDV) is Statistics Canada's new web-based data visualization tool that will make statistical information more interpretable by presenting key indicators in a visual dashboard. Driven by geography and analytical indicators the CPDV allows casual users to see complex conceptual relationships with ease. The presentation will provide an overview of the product, how it works, and how it can be used by different user communities. We discuss the process of working with Goecortex Essential Technologies to refine a product to meet accessibility standards and host the large volume of data that has been made available. The effort to produce large volumes of information and integrate it with geospatial information was a considerable challenge and there are lessons learned that we would like to share. The CPDV is envisioned as a tool to allow a great number of non-sophisticated data users to easily access and interpret Census data for reference and research purposes. Feedback from the IASSIST and ACMLA communities will be invaluable to help meet this vision and provide a great experience for users