Regina Research Data Centre
The Research Data Centre (RDC) at the University of Regina is part of a nation-wide network of RDCs, with more than 30 university campuses. The RDC is a secure Statistics Canada environment that allows researchers to access confidential Statistics Canada microdata files.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We have moved. The RDC is now located in Classroom Building 330.2. Please consult our calendar and booking system for updates. We are excited to share our new space with you.
Why should I use the RDC?
The RDC provides access to Statistics Canada’s de-identified microdata. There will be no cost for many researchers affiliated with a collaborating institution and undertaking academic research. Researchers can review the CRDCN Access and fee-for-service (AFFS) policy - Canadian Research Data Centre Network for information when fees are applicable. Conducting secondary analysis on these data sets can be a time effective way to access high-quality data for thesis/dissertation and other research projects. The process for acquiring approval from the Research Ethics Board is simplified by using data that has been gathered in compliance with the Statistics Act. In addition, the RDC offers funding to Ph.D. students who use RDC data for their dissertation, in the form of an ;
Emerging Scholars Award
Canadian Research Data Centre Network Events
Contact Us
Email: regina.rdc@uregina.ca
Office Hours:
Please consult our CALENDAR for any changes or closures.
About The Regina RDC
With funding provided by the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina, in April 2019 a Research Data Centre (RDC) in Regina was launched to provide access to Statistics Canada microdata.
The Regina RDC has two part-time Statistical Assistants to provide support. The main lab houses nine workstations.
Project milestones:
- Fall 2016: Survey of University of Regina research community to gauge interest in establishing a RDC in Regina
- Spring 2017: Partnership with Government of Saskatchewan established
- November 2017: RDC proposal submitted to the Canadian Research Data Centre Network
- December 2017: Conditional approval received
- June 2018: Funding from Government of Saskatchewan confirmed
- October 2018: Lease signed with Innovation Place
- November 2018 to end of January 2019: renovations and procurement of equipment and furniture
- February to March 2019: move in and set up furniture and equipment,
- April 2019: Establish network connections, test network connections and test equipment
- April 2019: Physical and information security inspections
- April 2019: Open the centre
- September 2025: We moved to Classroom Building.
To Learn more about the RDC take a look at our brochure.