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Canadian Statistics Advisory Council (CSAC) in-person meeting – June 15 and 16, 2026

Canadian Statistics Advisory Council (CSAC) in-person meeting – June 15 and 16, 2026 valesha Fri, 07/31/2026 - 16:12 Day 1: June 15, 2026, from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Attendance CSAC Members Benoit Dostie (Chairperson) Catherine Beaudry Anke Kessler Vinamra Mathur Stephen Tapp André Loranger (Ex-officio) Statistics Canada Beatrice Baribeau Josée Bégin Rosemary Bender Geoff Bowlby Katy Champagne Kathleen Mitchell Holly Mullin Eric Rancourt Étienne Saint-Pierre Jennifer Withington Agenda Agenda for day 1 Time Topic Presenter(s) Overview 8:30 am – 8:50 am Welcome reception All participants An informal opportunity for Council members and Statistics Canada representatives to reconnect while enjoying light refreshments. 8:50 am – 9:00 am Opening remarks Benoit Dostie Acknowledgement of participants and overview of the Day 1 agenda, emphasizing adherence to the schedule, including planned breaks and discussion periods. 9:00 am – 9:55 am Updates / Hot files from the Chief Statistician André Loranger Update from the Chief Statistician on key Statistics Canada-related topics of interest to the Council. 9:55 am – 10:15 am Break 10:15 am – 11:15 am Defining Official Statistics at Statistics Canada: A response to the 2025 CSAC Annual Report Christiane Laperrière, Kenza Sallier, Eric Rancourt Presentation of Statistics Canada's response to the CSAC recommendation regarding "Official Statistics." 11:15 am – 12:00 pm Statistics Canada – Prioritization Framework Lucy Chung Presentation of Statistics Canada's Prioritization Framework, along with the Program and Services Prioritization Exercise. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm – 2:10 pm Statistics Canada – Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Sarah Crowell Presentation of the agency's strategic priorities for the next three years, including the key considerations that have informed this strategic direction. 2:10 pm – 2:40 pm Media Lock-up Room tour Carter Mann Guided tour of the on-site media lock-up room. 2:40 pm – 2:55 pm Break 2:55 pm – 3:55 pm Council discussion (In camera) All Council members In camera session for Council members to discuss matters related to the perspectives and topics presented during the meeting. 3:55 pm – 4:00 pm Closing remarks Benoit Dostie Closing remarks, including appreciation for participants' engagement and adherence to the agenda, followed by a summary of the core themes of the day and an overview of next steps. 6:30 pm CSAC Dinner SOCIAL 537 Sussex Drive Ottawa ON, K1N 6Z6 Day 1 Summary 1. Chairperson opening remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie opened the meeting by welcoming members and Assistant Chief Statisticians (ACS) and provided an overview of the meeting agenda. 2. Updates/Hot Files from the Chief Statistician – André Loranger André Loranger briefed CSAC members on Statistics Canada's key priorities and challenges, including the Agency's financial and human resources situation. This included an update on the impacts of the Early Retirement Incentive, increased office presence requirements as of July 2026, and an agency-wide structural realignment driven by staff departures to support efficiency objectives. He also provided updates on the current strategic focus areas to Statistics Canada, including the Census of Population and Census of Agriculture, the TechStat program, the Agency's work on Official Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 3. Defining Official Statistics at Statistics Canada: A response to the 2025 CSAC Annual Report – Christiane Laperrière, Kenza Sallier, Eric Rancourt Kenza Sallier and Christiane Laperrière presented a high-level overview of the Agency's response to the 2025 CSAC Annual Report recommendation that "Canada needs a framework for defining and accrediting official statistics". They noted that consultations have begun on the discussion paper, "Towards a Definition of Official Statistics," with internal stakeholders, other federal departments, provincial and territorial partners, as well as academic and international stakeholders. Ms. Sallier presented preliminary findings at both the international and Canadian levels identifying emerging pillars of official statistics and outlining preliminary timelines for next steps. Council members discussed how the current work aligns with the recommendations of the 2025 CSAC Annual Report. Members engaged in a discussion of opportunities and considerations regarding definitional alignment among federal, provincial, and territorial partners, as well as how accreditation would be implemented in practice. 4. Statistics Canada – Prioritization Framework – Lucy Chung As the demand for statistical information grows, Statistics Canada faces the challenge of meeting the needs of Canadians and policymakers within constrained budgets. Lucy Chung presented Statistics Canada's Prioritization Framework, outlining the approach taken to prioritize agency programs and services and ensure that resources are appropriately allocated. The framework is intended to support enhanced executive decision-making, strengthen the foundation for future exercises, and promote a balanced approach to reductions and reallocation. 5. Statistics Canada – Strategic Plan – Sarah Crowell Sarah Crowell presented Statistics Canada's 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. Ms. Crowell outlined the plan and its alignment with StatCan 2030, Statistics Canada's long-term vision, by expanding on its three key priorities: Build a future-ready statistical workforce capable of leading sustained transformation, Safeguard quality and modernize statistical programs, and Simplify and transform how statistics are produced. Council members discussed the complementary roles of the Strategic Plan and the Execution Plan, emphasizing the need for staff alignment with strategic priorities to support effective execution and organizational performance. 6. Council Discussion (In camera) – All Council members Council members held an in-camera session. 7. Chairperson closing remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie provided closing remarks for the day. Day 2: June 16 2026, from 8:55 am - 1:00 pm Attendance CSAC Members Benoit Dostie (Chairperson) Catherine Beaudry Anke Kessler Vinamra Mathur Stephen Tapp André Loranger (ex-officio) Statistics Canada Beatrice Baribeau Josée Bégin Rosemary Bender Geoff Bowlby Katy Champagne Kathleen Mitchell Holly Mullin Eric Rancourt Étienne Saint-Pierre Agenda Agenda for day 1 Time Topic Presenter(s) Overview 8:55 am – 9:00 am Opening remarks Benoit Dostie Acknowledgement of participants and overview of the Day 2 agenda, emphasizing adherence to the schedule, including planned breaks and discussion periods. 9:00 am – 9:45 am 2026 Census of Population Patrice Mathieu Presentation of the 2026 Census of Population, the current phase of operations, the use of new technologies, and strategic considerations related to the Census budget. 9:45 am – 10:30am Towards a Statistical Population Register for Canada Kari Wolanski, Christiane Laperrière A presentation of statistical population registers and combined systems. 10:30 am – 10:50 am Health break 10:50 am – 12:00 pm Council discussion (In camera) All Council members In camera session for Council members to discuss matters related to the perspectives and topics presented during the meeting. 12:00 am – 12:55 pm Lunch 12:55 pm – 1:00 pm Closing remarks Benoit Dostie Closing remarks, including appreciation for participants' engagement and adherence to the agenda, followed by a summary of the core themes of the day and an overview of next steps. Day 2 Summary 1. Chairperson opening remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie opened the meeting by welcoming members and Assistant Chief Statisticians (ACS) and provided an overview of the Day 2 meeting agenda. 2. 2026 Census of Population – Patrice Mathieu Mr. Mathieu provided an update on the Census of Population, outlining the 2026 Census collection plan and timeline, key updates and highlights, and next steps. He also presented an overview of the 2026 Census collection methodology and response rate assumptions. In addition, he shared an update on the first three weeks of Census collection, noting that response rates were strong and trending in the right direction. The discussion focused on the effectiveness of engagement and follow-up activities in promoting participation and improving response rates. 3. Towards a Statistical Population Register for Canada – Christiane Laperrière, Kari Wolanski Kari Wolanski presented considerations for a Statistical Population Register for Canada. The presentation outlined multiple drivers for revisiting Canada's Census approach, the social acceptability of a statistical register-based approach, and an initial proposition for a pathway toward a register, including key considerations. During the discussion that followed, the presenters and Council members explored several risks and potential consequences, as well as positive outcomes, such as reduced respondent burden and lower costs due to the pre-existing administrative data infrastructure. It was noted that transitioning to a register-based Census would represent a fundamental change to the Statistics Canada ecosystem. 4. Council Discussion (In-camera) – All Council members Council members held an in-camera discussion. 5. Chairperson closing remarks – Benoit Dostie Mr. Dostie thanked CSAC members, the Chief Statistician, the Assistant Chief Statisticians and their teams, as well as the CSAC Secretariat, for their support.

Economy · Aug 12

Canadian Man Pleads Guilty in Snowflake Extortions

A 26-year-old Canadian man once described as one of the most consequential cybercrime threat actors of 2024 has pleaded guilty to computer fraud and conspiracy to hack and extort more than 165 organizations that used the cloud data storage provider Snowflake. Connor Riley Moucka, of Kitchener, Ontario, also admitted to stealing call and text history records of more than 100 million AT&T customers.

Economy · Aug 12

Building a Trusted Digital Malaysia: Can You Still Trust What You See Online?

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Economy · Aug 12

Can You Spot a Deepfake? Malaysians Share Their Thoughts on AI-Generated Content

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Economy · Aug 12

XMUM and Hirain Technologies Forge Partnership in Electronic Systems

XMUM and Hirain Technologies Forge Partnership in Electronic Systems api_poster Tue, 08/11/2026 - 09:37 Image School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies Co., Inc. ("Hirain") on 24 July 2026, strengthening collaboration between academia and industry in the field of electronic systems and technology. Through this partnership, both parties aim to promote knowledge sharing, support research and innovation, and provide students with greater exposure to industry practices. Hirain will provide technical consultation, professional expertise, and access to relevant facilities and resources, while XMUM will contribute suitable undergraduate and master’s students to participate in and conduct engineering projects in collaboration with the company. The MoU was signed at XMUM by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying, Vice President of XMUM, and Mr. Qi Zhanning, President of Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies Co., Inc. Asst. Prof. Ts. Dr. Kang Chia Chao, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying, Mr. Qi Zhanning and Mr. Michael Kwok (from left) “As we strengthen our collaboration with Hirain Technologies, the establishment of a joint experimental laboratory on campus will provide a platform for industry–university research, engineering projects, technical knowledge exchange and hands-on learning,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhang Ying, Vice President of XMUM. Founded in 2003, Beijing Jingwei Hirain Technologies Co., Inc. (Hirain) is a technology company specialising in automotive electronics, electronic systems and intelligent transportation solutions, with operations in China, the United States, Germany and Malaysia. Group photo after the MoU signing ceremony with academic staff from the School of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Post Type News 3

Economy · Aug 12

EBA, EIOPA and ESMA call for enhanced governance and consistent supervision to mitigate ICT risks from frontier AI models in the EU financial sector

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Economy · Aug 12

Cloudflare DDoS Threat Report H1 2026: 1 Tbps attacks soar as DNS floods and geopolitical tensions drive a new wave

In the first half of 2026, Cloudflare detected a 519% surge in hyper-volumetric DDos attacks across its network. These attacks were driven heavily by DNS and CLDAP reflection vectors. This report breaks down how major geopolitical conflicts reshaped the global cyber threat landscape.

Economy · Aug 12

The Permanent Threat: Analyzing Aeternum’s Blockchain-Based C2 Operations and Communications

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Economy · Aug 6

Leading experts, researchers and educators on nuclear disarmament.

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Economy · Aug 6

LEI System Business Report Download

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Economy · Aug 6

Ibu Bapa kepada Anak Kecil (0-6 tahun)

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Economy · Aug 6

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Economy · Aug 6

Workshop participants included experts and officials from nuclear and space policy communities.

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Economy · Aug 6

31 July 2026 Statement Countries urged to strengthen breastfeeding support and health systems to give every child a healthy start in life

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Economy · Aug 6

Over 1000 Namibian workers seek landmark victim status in Iceland Fishrot case with Transparency International support

You are using an outdated browser. Most of this website should still work, but after upgrading your browser it will look and perform better. Berlin – More than 1000 Namibian fisheries workers have been supported by Transparency International to submit formal claims to Icelandic prosecutors in a landmark legal effort that could influence how victims of corruption are recognised and included in jud

Economy · Aug 6

‘Wanton, intentional infliction of incredible pain’ by gangs in Haiti

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Economy · Aug 5

Hextar Chairman Cup Finale 2024

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Economy · Aug 3

TalentMap framework launched to redesign Malaysian organisations based on real operations

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