Annual release 2023
On May 29, 2023, we released:
Release of statistics
These materials were published under section 19 of the Anti-Racism Data Act. They were reviewed by the Anti-Racism Data Committee and Indigenous governing entities before release.
Year one progress report
This report outlines what we’ve done since the Anti-Racism Data Act was introduced in June 2022.
This includes information about:
- Building trust and transparency with Indigenous Peoples and the Anti-Racism Data Committee
- Consultation and cooperation with Indigenous Peoples
- The creation of the Anti-Racism Data Committee and how it works
- How community feedback and engagement has shaped the BC Demographic Survey
- An analysis of the recommendations that helped to inform the development of research priorities
Guide on using categorical race and ethnicity variables
This technical guide provides nine recommendations on how to use race and ethnicity variables in research projects. It supports data users, including:
- Analysts
- Researchers
- Data architects
- Data scientists
The guide also includes case studies and examples, as well as a self-assessment checklist.
We worked with subject matter experts to develop the guide.
Learn more
We also released research priorities on May 29, 2023. Continue reading to learn more about how these priorities will help government address systemic racism.