The third section includes a topic-by-topic discussion of the types of data, along with a discussion of the types of analysis for which the data can be used. [...] The author gratefully acknowledges the assistance and insightful suggestions of Jo Anne de Lepper of Status of Women Canada in the preparation of this document, as well as the help of all those at Statistics Canada who reviewed and commented on the report. [...] There are many surveys and databases within the Agency that relate to the lives of women, and thus a publication such as this can only provide an overview of the scope and diversity of these data sources. [...] The cost of CD-ROMs depends on the size and complexity of the file. [...] The cost depends on the medium, type and complexity of the data, as well the time required to fulfill the request.