Research Portals are another way that maps, data visualizations, and complex information can be easily shared with the public. Check out our research portals below:

Canadian Christian Church Portal

Religious Diaspora Atlas of Canada

Data sources

We use a variety of data sources for these data:

  • Canadian Census of Population (2001-2021), Canadian Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (SGVP), Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) charitable organizations data
  • CIECR-administered surveys: Regional Engagement Atlas of Churches (REACH), CIECR Data Edit Request Form