Reinforce Statistics Canada's independence.

What success looks like

Statistics Canada meets international standards for the independence of a national statistics office.

Government's narrative on progress

Data collected by Statistics Canada helps the private sector, government, not-for-profit groups, and researchers make better decisions. In December 2016, the government introduced legislation that will reinforce Statistics Canada's independence. The legislation aligns with international standards for national statistical agencies and makes the Chief Statistician responsible for all operational decisions, statistical methodology and the communication of statistical products produced by Statistics Canada. The amended legislation is consistent with the United Nations Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics and the OECD Recommendations on Good Statistical Practice. The amended *Statistics Act* received Royal Assent on December 12, 2017.

Note: this is the government's own description, not an independent assessment.