The following data, features and functionality have been added to the Community Information Database:

• 82 indicators from the 2006 Census of Agriculture
• 83 indicators on Co-operatives for 1996, 2001, 2006
• Census rural and Census urban population for 2006
• 35 indicators from the Canadian Community Health Survey for 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008
• 1996, 2001, and 2006 Census of Population indicators by Health Region
• Socio-economic quick stats and profiles for Health Regions
• Socio-economic quick stats for all communities with comparisons to similar types of communities
• National Parks and National Historic Sites
• Graphs and tables showing 1996, 2001, and 2006 Census of Population data along an urban-to-rural gradient (Census Metropolitan Areas, Census Agglomerations, Rural and Small Town Areas and Metropolitan Influenced Zones)
• Improved searching for communities

We welcome your comments on the CID. We would be particularly interested in hearing how the CID is useful to you. Please send an email to: cid-bdc@agr.gc.ca.