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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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Our provenance standard. Every data item carries: (1) the source name and publisher, (2) the specific edition or report year, (3) the date from which it is valid, and (4) a classification (keep / verify / rewrite / archive). We do not display data classified as "archive." Data classified as "verify" is shown with a review flag in our internal tracking system and is updated at the source's next publication cycle.
Government

Statistics Canada Census of Population

Statistics Canada

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Canada's national census, conducted every five years. Provides population, household, income, language, and demographic data by city and province.

Current edition: 2021 (most recent; 2026 census in progress)Update frequency: Every 5 years

Used for

  • City population figures
  • Language demographics

CMHC Rental Market Report

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

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Annual survey of average rents by city, unit type, and bedroom count. Published quarterly for major centres.

Current edition: 2024 AnnualUpdate frequency: Annual (major report); quarterly (key centres)

Used for

  • Average 1-bedroom rent on city pages

CIHI Health Workforce Data

Canadian Institute for Health Information

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Data on Canada's regulated health workforce: counts, geographic distribution, earnings, and practice settings.

Current edition: 2024Update frequency: Annual

Used for

  • Medicine & Health Sciences salary figures
Academic

CAUT Almanac of Post-Secondary Education

Canadian Association of University Teachers

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Annual almanac covering enrolment, tuition, faculty complement, and graduate outcomes across Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Current edition: 2024Update frequency: Annual

Used for

  • Graduate salary figures
  • Enrolment context
Industry

QS World University Rankings

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

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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.

Current edition: 2026 (published June 2025)Update frequency: Annual (published June)

Used for

  • School QS rank and rank label on all school cards and detail pages
NGO

Labour Market Information Council Insight Reports

Labour Market Information Council (LMIC)

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Reports on labour market outcomes for post-secondary graduates by field of study, credential type, and graduation year. Uses linked administrative data.

Current edition: 2024Update frequency: Annual

Used for

  • Graduate salary and employment rate figures on Research pages
Institutional

Institutional Websites (tuition schedules and program catalogues)

Individual institutions

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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.

Current edition: 2024–25 academic yearUpdate frequency: Annual (May–July for following academic year)

Used for

  • Tuition ranges on all school cards and detail pages