Statistics Canada is the federal agency responsible for producing statistics and data about Canada's population, economy, society, and environment. The agency conducts the Census of Population every five years, providing detailed demographic data used for electoral boundaries, transfer payments, and planning. Statistics Canada also conducts numerous surveys and compiles administrative data on topics including labour markets, housing, health, crime, agriculture, and trade. Municipal planners, researchers, and policymakers rely heavily on Statistics Canada data for evidence-based decision-making. The agency operates under the Statistics Act, which protects the confidentiality of individual responses. Data is released through the Daily publication, online databases, and research partnerships.