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  • 1. The Performance of Canada's Youth in Mathematics, Reading, Science and Problem Solving: 2003 First Findings for Canadians Aged 15 Archived
    Table: 81-590-X2004001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a collaborative effort among member countries of the OECD, designed to assess, on a regular basis, the achievement of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy through a common international test.

    This report provides results from the PISA 2003 assessment of student performance in mathematics, reading, science and problem solving at the provincial level, and compares the achievement of Canadian students to that of students internationally. PISA 2003 has a special focus on mathematical literacy.

    Forty-one countries participated in PISA 2003, including all 30 OECD countries and 11 non-OECD countries. About 28,000 15-year-olds from more than 1,000 schools took part in Canada.

    Release date: 2004-12-20
  • 2. Well-being of off-reserve Aboriginal children Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X20040037734
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article describes the well-being of off-reserve Aboriginal children aged 14 and under, using data from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to focus on off-reserve Aboriginal children with respect to health and well-being, education, and learning and use of Aboriginal languages. It is adapted from A Portrait of Aboriginal Children Living in Non-reserve Areas: Results from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 89-597-XWE).

    Release date: 2004-12-07
  • 3. Children of immigrants: How well do they do in school? Archived
    Articles and reports: 81-004-X20040047422
    Description:

    This article examines recent evidence on the academic performance of children of people who immigrated to Canada during the 1990s.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 4. Aggressive Behaviour Outcomes for Young Children: Change in Parenting Environment Predicts Change in Behaviour Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-599-M2004001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study examines links between harsh, punitive parenting and aggressive child behaviour, using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Children were studied of both sexes aged 2 to 3 years and 8 to 9 years, from various regions of Canada and from a range of income groups.

    Release date: 2004-10-25
  • 5. Youth custody and community services in Canada, 2002-2003 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X20040098408
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    This Juristat provides an overview of young offenders in correctional service programs in Canada in 2002/03. The data in the report represent the final year of youth corrections under the Young Offenders Act as the new Youth Criminal Justice Act came into effect on April 1, 2003.

    The data are drawn from three sources: the Youth Key Indicator Report, the Youth Custody and Community Services Survey and the Alternative Measures Survey. Data from all these sources are analysed at the provincial/territorial and national levels.

    Release date: 2004-10-13
  • 6. A note on identifiers in the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 12-002-X20040027035
    Description:

    As part of the processing of the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) cycle 4 data, historical revisions have been made to the data of the first 3 cycles, either to correct errors or to update the data. During processing, particular attention was given to the PERSRUK (Person Identifier) and the FIELDRUK (Household Identifier). The same level of attention has not been given to the other identifiers that are included in the data base, the CHILDID (Person identifier) and the _IDHD01 (Household identifier). These identifiers have been created for the public files and can also be found in the master files by default. The PERSRUK should be used to link records between files and the FIELDRUK to determine the household when using the master files.

    Release date: 2004-10-05
  • 7. Prior Police Contacts and Police Discretion with Apprehended Youth Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-561-M2004003
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This multivariate statistical analysis, which captures the number of prior police contacts of young people apprehended by the police, uses longitudinally linked records from the Incident-Based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey for 1995 to 2001.

    Release date: 2004-09-14
  • 8. Use of cannabis and other illicit drugs Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X20030046976
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Cannabis use has increased over the past decade.

    Males, teenagers and young adults were most likely to have used cannabis in the past year.

    Cocaine/Crack was the second most commonly used illicit drug.

    Release date: 2004-07-21
  • 9. National Longitudinal Survey of Children: Overview of Survey Instruments Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89F0078X
    Description:

    The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) is the first Canada-wide survey of children. Starting in 1994, it will gather information on a sample of children and their life experiences. It will follow these children over time. The survey will collect information on children and their families, education, health, development, behaviour, friends, activities, etc. This document describes the survey instruments of cycle 4.

    Release date: 2004-07-02
  • 10. Education and Labour Market Pathways of Young Canadians Between Age 20 and 22: An Overview Archived
    Articles and reports: 81-595-M2004018
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This report looks at high school completion, postsecondary participation and labour market activities of people aged 20 to 22 years. It uses data from the Youth in Transition Survey.

    Release date: 2004-06-16
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  • 1. The Performance of Canada's Youth in Mathematics, Reading, Science and Problem Solving: 2003 First Findings for Canadians Aged 15 Archived
    Table: 81-590-X2004001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a collaborative effort among member countries of the OECD, designed to assess, on a regular basis, the achievement of 15-year-olds in reading, mathematical and scientific literacy through a common international test.

    This report provides results from the PISA 2003 assessment of student performance in mathematics, reading, science and problem solving at the provincial level, and compares the achievement of Canadian students to that of students internationally. PISA 2003 has a special focus on mathematical literacy.

    Forty-one countries participated in PISA 2003, including all 30 OECD countries and 11 non-OECD countries. About 28,000 15-year-olds from more than 1,000 schools took part in Canada.

    Release date: 2004-12-20
  • 2. Families and Household Living Arrangements, 2001 Census (Number of Children at Home and Family Structure for Census Families in Private Households) Archived
    Table: 95F0312X
    Description:

    The tables under the topic "Families and Households Living Arrangements" present data on census families, including the number of families, family size and structure. The data also include persons living in families, with relatives, with non-relatives and living alone.

    Family structure refers to the classification of census families into families of married couples, common-law couples (including same-sex couples), and lone-parent families.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 3. Families and Household Living Arrangements, 2001 Census (Age Groups of Children at Home, and Family Structure for Census Families in Private Households) Archived
    Table: 95F0316X
    Description:

    The tables under the topic "Families and Households Living Arrangements" present data on census families, including the number of families, family size and structure. The data also include persons living in families, with relatives, with non-relatives and living alone.

    Family structure refers to the classification of census families into families of married couples, common-law couples (including same-sex couples), and lone-parent families.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 4. Canada's Workforce: Paid Work, 2001 Census (Labour Force Activity, Presence of Children by Age Groups, Age Groups, Marital Status and Sex for Population 15 Years and over Living in Private Households) Archived
    Table: 95F0378X
    Description:

    The tables under the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work" present data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker, and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared to the population as a whole.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 5. Canada's Workforce: Paid Work, 2001 Census (Labour Force Activity, Number of Children, Age Groups, Marital Status and Sex for Population 15 Years and over Living in Private Households) Archived
    Table: 95F0379X
    Description:

    The tables under the topic "Canada's Workforce: Paid Work" present data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker, and work activity during the reference year. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups.These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyze labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared to the population as a whole.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 6. Canada's Workforce: Unpaid Work, 2001 Census (Unpaid Work, Age Groups and Sex for Population 15 Years and over) Archived
    Table: 95F0390X
    Description:

    The tables under the topic "Canada's Workforce: Unpaid Work" presents data on the unpaid work of the Canadian workforce, including unpaid household work, unpaid child care, and unpaid senior care. These data, together with information on paid work, provide a more complete picture of the work activities of all Canadians.

    This information can be used to study that part of the population whose main activity is unpaid household work; to analyze the division of household work between men and women; to better understand the contribution of men and women to the economy; to evaluate the capacity of the unpaid sector to absorb care-giving responsibilities no longer provided by the paid sector; and to analyze how workers balance their job and household responsibilities.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 7. Number of Children at Home (8) and Family Structure (7) for Census Families in Private Households, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 95F0312X2001009
    Description:

    This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Families and household living arrangements,' which presents data on census families, including the number of families, family size and family structure. The 2001 Census data also include persons living in families, with relatives and with non-relatives and living alone. Family structure refers to the classification of census families into families of married couples and common-law couples (including same-sex couples), and lone-parent families.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 8. Age Groups (12B), Family Structure (7) and Sex (3) for Children in Census Families in Private Households, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 95F0313X2001009
    Description:

    This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Families and household living arrangements,' which presents data on census families, including the number of families, family size and family structure. The 2001 Census data also include persons living in families, with relatives and with non-relatives and living alone. Family structure refers to the classification of census families into families of married couples and common-law couples (including same-sex couples), and lone-parent families.It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 9. Age Groups of Children at Home (15) and Family Structure (7) for Census Families in Private Households, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 95F0316X2001009
    Description:

    This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Families and household living arrangements,' which presents data on census families, including the number of families, family size and family structure. The 2001 Census data also include persons living in families, with relatives and with non-relatives and living alone. Family structure refers to the classification of census families into families of married couples and common-law couples (including same-sex couples), and lone-parent families.It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
  • 10. Labour Force Activity (8), Presence of Children by Age Groups (11), Age Groups (5A), Marital Status (7C) and Sex (3) for Population 15 Years and Over Living in Private Households, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 95F0378X2001009
    Description:

    This table shows 2001 Census data for the following levels of geography: Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).This table is part of the topic 'Canada's workforce: Paid work,' which presents 2001 Census data on the paid work of the Canadian workforce, including detailed industry and occupation data, class of worker and work activity during the reference year. This topic also presents data on presence of children. Labour market information is available for small areas and small population groups. These data are used by governments, businesses, labour unions and others to analyse labour market conditions throughout the country. For small areas, the census is useful in allowing comparisons of labour market structure and performance between areas. Similarly, for small population groups, such as visible minorities, immigrants and language groups, the census allows the assessment of the occupational structure and labour market status and integration of these groups compared with the population as a whole. The census is also the only source of data covering the entire labour market, including Indian reserves, overseas households, and all provinces and territories. Given the size of the census sample, this level of industry and occupation detail is reliable at very detailed levels of geography. It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue no. 97F0023XCB.

    Release date: 2004-04-08
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  • 1. Well-being of off-reserve Aboriginal children Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X20040037734
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article describes the well-being of off-reserve Aboriginal children aged 14 and under, using data from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) to focus on off-reserve Aboriginal children with respect to health and well-being, education, and learning and use of Aboriginal languages. It is adapted from A Portrait of Aboriginal Children Living in Non-reserve Areas: Results from the 2001 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 89-597-XWE).

    Release date: 2004-12-07
  • 2. Children of immigrants: How well do they do in school? Archived
    Articles and reports: 81-004-X20040047422
    Description:

    This article examines recent evidence on the academic performance of children of people who immigrated to Canada during the 1990s.

    Release date: 2004-10-29
  • 3. Aggressive Behaviour Outcomes for Young Children: Change in Parenting Environment Predicts Change in Behaviour Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-599-M2004001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study examines links between harsh, punitive parenting and aggressive child behaviour, using data from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Children were studied of both sexes aged 2 to 3 years and 8 to 9 years, from various regions of Canada and from a range of income groups.

    Release date: 2004-10-25
  • 4. Youth custody and community services in Canada, 2002-2003 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X20040098408
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    This Juristat provides an overview of young offenders in correctional service programs in Canada in 2002/03. The data in the report represent the final year of youth corrections under the Young Offenders Act as the new Youth Criminal Justice Act came into effect on April 1, 2003.

    The data are drawn from three sources: the Youth Key Indicator Report, the Youth Custody and Community Services Survey and the Alternative Measures Survey. Data from all these sources are analysed at the provincial/territorial and national levels.

    Release date: 2004-10-13
  • 5. Prior Police Contacts and Police Discretion with Apprehended Youth Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-561-M2004003
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This multivariate statistical analysis, which captures the number of prior police contacts of young people apprehended by the police, uses longitudinally linked records from the Incident-Based Uniform Crime Reporting Survey for 1995 to 2001.

    Release date: 2004-09-14
  • 6. Use of cannabis and other illicit drugs Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X20030046976
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Cannabis use has increased over the past decade.

    Males, teenagers and young adults were most likely to have used cannabis in the past year.

    Cocaine/Crack was the second most commonly used illicit drug.

    Release date: 2004-07-21
  • 7. Education and Labour Market Pathways of Young Canadians Between Age 20 and 22: An Overview Archived
    Articles and reports: 81-595-M2004018
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This report looks at high school completion, postsecondary participation and labour market activities of people aged 20 to 22 years. It uses data from the Youth in Transition Survey.

    Release date: 2004-06-16
  • 8. Alcohol and drug use in early adolescence Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X20030036846
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This report examines the odds of 12- to 15-year-olds drinking to intoxication and using drugs. It uses data from the 1998/99 National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY).

    Release date: 2004-05-18
  • 9. Use of wheelchairs and other mobility support devices Archived
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X20030036848
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper examines the main reasons why 1) the elderly and 2) younger people need mobility support devices.

    Release date: 2004-05-18
  • 10. Youth custody and community services in Canada, 2001-2002 Archived
    Articles and reports: 85-002-X20040038402
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This Juristat provides an overview of young offenders in correctional service programs in Canada for 2001/02. Programs include custodial remand, secure and open custody, and community-based programs such as probation and alternative measures.

    Release date: 2004-03-30
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  • 1. A note on identifiers in the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 12-002-X20040027035
    Description:

    As part of the processing of the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) cycle 4 data, historical revisions have been made to the data of the first 3 cycles, either to correct errors or to update the data. During processing, particular attention was given to the PERSRUK (Person Identifier) and the FIELDRUK (Household Identifier). The same level of attention has not been given to the other identifiers that are included in the data base, the CHILDID (Person identifier) and the _IDHD01 (Household identifier). These identifiers have been created for the public files and can also be found in the master files by default. The PERSRUK should be used to link records between files and the FIELDRUK to determine the household when using the master files.

    Release date: 2004-10-05
  • 2. National Longitudinal Survey of Children: Overview of Survey Instruments Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89F0078X
    Description:

    The National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY) is the first Canada-wide survey of children. Starting in 1994, it will gather information on a sample of children and their life experiences. It will follow these children over time. The survey will collect information on children and their families, education, health, development, behaviour, friends, activities, etc. This document describes the survey instruments of cycle 4.

    Release date: 2004-07-02
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