Since 2021, Century Initiative has continuously improved the Scorecard with the input of its Expert Panel and a wider network of academics, policy, business, and non-profit leaders. This process has focused on responding to new trends and insights while balancing the value of continuity in measurement.
Some Scorecard indicators have evolved or been replaced since the first edition in response to changes in the data environment, and through continuous work to enhance clarity, consistency, and international comparability.
The first edition of the Scorecard published in 2021 set out the following vision:
“The Scorecard engages with complex and dynamic issues… In the years ahead, our goal is to continue developing how we measure Canada’s progress through broad engagement with partners and other experts.”
For some indicators, data sources have been changed as data availability shifts. For example, a new data source for Global Reputation was identified in 2022 and used thereafter.
Additionally, some indicator names have been refined to better align with their underlying data. In 2024, Immigrant Admissions has been renamed Permanent Resident Admissions to be clearer on what is being reported and better reflect the data source, which has remained the same since the first Scorecard.
Indicators have also evolved conceptually based upon expert input. For example, Labour Force Participation Rate in the first Scorecard became Employment Rate thereafter to better capture Canadians currently working, as opposed to those working as well as looking for work.
Immigration and its impacts on Canada’s society and economy
Interact with the following editions of the Scorecard to see its evolution, either in a single year or comparing all years at once. The indicators are colour coded, as described by the legend, to showcase the specific types of changes that have been made.
As you explore the interactions, you’ll see that the most significant changes made to the Scorecard since its launch were between the first and second edition. These changes were made in response to the advice and feedback of a diverse advisory group convened to help review and improve the initial Scorecard concept. Since that time, there has been greater continuity and more incremental adjustment.
The Growing to 100M focus area has been present in all 4 editions of the Scorecard.
Was originally named Infrastructure and urban development in the 1st Scorecard but was renamed in 2022 to Infrastructure and environment.
Was originally named Economy, employment and entrepreneurship in the 1st Scorecard but was renamed in 2022 to Economy, innovation and entrepreneurship.
The Support for Children and Families focus area has been present in all 4 editions of the Scorecard.
The Immigration focus area has been present in all 4 editions of the Scorecard.
Was originally named Education and training in the 1st Scorecard but was renamed in 2022 to Education, skills & employment.
The six indicators used to track Canada's progress on "growing well" were redistributed throughout the Scorecard from 2022 onwards.
