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Over-Representation Index scores, selected provinces, 2020/2021

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The Over-Representation Index calculates the relative difference between Indigenous and non-Indigenous incarceration rates, while controlling for age and sex differences between populations. Populations are based on July 1 estimates from the Centre for Demography at Statistics Canada.
Source(s):
Canadian Correctional Services Survey (5251).

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Over-Representation Index scores, selected provinces, 2020/2021
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Nova Scotia 1.9
Ontario 6.3
Saskatchewan 17.7
Alberta 10.8
British Columbia 7.9
Total 8.9
Note(s):
The Over-Representation Index calculates the relative difference between Indigenous and non-Indigenous incarceration rates, while controlling for age and sex differences between populations. Populations are based on July 1 estimates from the Centre for Demography at Statistics Canada.
Source(s):
Canadian Correctional Services Survey (5251).
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