Statistics Canada Continuum of Data Access
presented by
Shelly Jeglic
Acting Director of the Data Access Division at Statistics Canada

Shelley is the Acting Director of the Data Access Division at Statistics Canada, where she leads national efforts to expand, modernize, and strengthen access to high quality microdata for researchers, policymakers, and partners across Canada. With a 26-year career entirely at Statistics Canada, Shelley brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to public value data. She spent more than two decades in subject matter areas, including over 10 years in health-related divisions, where she contributed to major analytical programs and developed a nuanced understanding of the data needs of the research community. Throughout her career, Shelley has been a champion for responsible, timely, and equitable access to data. She is passionate about ensuring that the information Statistics Canada collects is not only robust and well governed, but also meaningfully accessible to the researchers who rely on it to advance evidence-based decision making and improve the lives of Canadians. In her current role, she oversees strategic initiatives that enhance data access infrastructure, streamline processes, and strengthen partnerships across government, academia, and the broader research ecosystem.