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Sources & data provenance
Every figure on Vianorr Education comes from a named source. This registry lists each source, its publisher, the current edition we use, and what data it backs. Where we know a source needs verification against a newer edition, we note it.
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Statistics Canada Census of Population
Statistics Canada
Canada's national census, conducted every five years. Provides population, household, income, language, and demographic data by city and province.
Used for
- City population figures
- Language demographics
CMHC Rental Market Report
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Annual survey of average rents by city, unit type, and bedroom count. Published quarterly for major centres.
Used for
- Average 1-bedroom rent on city pages
CIHI Health Workforce Data
Canadian Institute for Health Information
Data on Canada's regulated health workforce: counts, geographic distribution, earnings, and practice settings.
Used for
- Medicine & Health Sciences salary figures
CAUT Almanac of Post-Secondary Education
Canadian Association of University Teachers
Annual almanac covering enrolment, tuition, faculty complement, and graduate outcomes across Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Used for
- Graduate salary figures
- Enrolment context
QS World University Rankings
QS Quacquarelli Symonds
Annual global university rankings based on academic reputation survey, employer reputation survey, faculty/student ratio, citations per faculty, international faculty ratio, and international student ratio.
Used for
- School QS rank and rank label on all school cards and detail pages
Labour Market Information Council Insight Reports
Labour Market Information Council (LMIC)
Reports on labour market outcomes for post-secondary graduates by field of study, credential type, and graduation year. Uses linked administrative data.
Used for
- Graduate salary and employment rate figures on Research pages
Institutional Websites (tuition schedules and program catalogues)
Individual institutions
Each institution's own published fee schedule and program catalogue. Tuition figures are taken directly from these documents. International tuition is given as a range because rates vary significantly by faculty and program.
Used for
- Tuition ranges on all school cards and detail pages
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