Appendix K: Data and metadata reference standards
Government of Canada data and metadata reference standards outline the terminology, codes, values, formats and fields that departmental officials must use when presenting their data. Presenting data in a consistent way improves data quality and enables interoperability. This allows for more robust analysis and informed decision-making.
Date modified: 2026-01-07
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Appendix K. Data and Metadata Reference Standards
K.1 Effective date
- K.1.1Data and metadata reference standards each have their own effective date.
K.2 Standards
- K.2.1Data and metadata reference standards provide details on the requirements set out in sections 4.4 of the Directive on Service and Digital.
- K.2.2Departmental officials must apply the data and metadata reference standards found in the Inventory of data and metadata reference standards.