Get bulk vector data by release date range for multiple Statistics Canada vectors. Fetches data for multiple vectors based on when the data points were released. :param vector_ids: List of vector ID numbers (e.g., [74804, 1]) :param start_release_date: Start datetime in ISO for...
Part of the Statistics Canada MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call get_bulk_vectors to retrieve information from Statistics Canada without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though get_bulk_vectors only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
get_bulk_vectors:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Statistics Canada policy for all 15 tools.
Get bulk vector data by release date range for multiple Statistics Canada vectors. Fetches data for multiple vectors based on when the data points were released. :param vector_ids: List of vector ID numbers (e.g., [74804, 1]) :param start_release_date: Start datetime in ISO format (e.g., "2015-12-01T08:30") :param end_release_date: End datetime in ISO format (e.g., "2018-03-31T19:00") :return: Dictionary with bulk vector data or error details . It is categorised as a Read tool in the Statistics Canada MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_bulk_vectors. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Statistics Canada MCP server.
get_bulk_vectors is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_bulk_vectors rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_bulk_vectors. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
get_bulk_vectors is provided by the Statistics Canada MCP server (pranaviate/statscan-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept