If I want more detailed data, how do I get it?
Data visualizations offered within the dashboards are aggregated at the pan-Canadian and provincial/territorial levels to give a high-level summary of key health workforce trends. Those looking for more detailed data are encouraged to check out our downloadable Data Catalogue and navigate to the How to Access tabs to learn more about the data request process. We have […]
How current is the data?
The recency of the data varies by source and is updated regularly as more recent data becomes available. Where possible, data is as recent as fiscal year 2023–2024. Users are encouraged to refer to the related methodology notes for more details around data availability and collection periods. There may be instances of data variances or […]
Were subject matter experts in each province consulted when building this? Data from stewards such as CIHI and provincial counts are sometimes different for various reasons.
Yes, subject matter experts from across the country were consulted during the development of the dashboards and continue to provide advice on future directions. HWC has formed a pan-Canadian advisory group consisting of multi-disciplinary experts from professional organizations, employers, CIHI, Statistics Canada, Health Canada, the research community, various levels of government, and more. Additional consultation […]
How was this built?
The dashboards developed by HWC are the result of over 20 years of data standardization and collection work by the people of CIHI, Statistics Canada, regulatory colleges, health care workers, employers, governments, advocates and data enthusiasts alike. The initial release was scoped around the data available and fit-for-use at the time. The functionality, usability, and cost of various business intelligence (BI) platforms were assessed, leading to the selection of AWS QuickSight.