Canadian Research Data Centre Network

The Federal Research Data Centre (FRDC) was established, in Ottawa, in response to a growing demand for access to detailed micro data for analytical purposes in the federal departments. The FRDC gives federal employees access to selected detailed micro data collected by Statistics Canada.

It is a combination of a secure Statistics Canada office and a statistical analysis computing laboratory. This center permits Statistics Canada to offer the necessary services and support on data and methods. It also creates an environment where exchange of ideas and collaboration between researchers can flourish. The FRDC operates on a cost-recovery basis.