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  • 1. South Asian immigration to Canada
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024028
    Description: Using Census data, this infographic provides data trends on the size of the South Asian population, as well admission categories, top source countries and an overview of the historical migration levels of selected South Asian populations.
    Release date: 2024-05-29
  • 2. Individuals File (Flat ASCII File), 2001 Census (Public Use Microdata Files)
    Public use microdata: 95M0016X
    Description: This file provides data on the characteristics of the population. The 2001 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) contain samples of anonymous responses to the 2001 Census questionnaire. The files have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality of the individual responses. Three files are available: the Individuals File, the Families File, and the Households and Housing File.

    Microdata files are unique among census products in that they give users access to non-aggregated data. The PUMFs user can group and manipulate these variables to suit data and research requirements. Tabulations excluded from other census products can be created or relationships between variables can be analysed using different statistical tests. PUMFs provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic database about Canada and its people.

    Most of the subject matter covered by the census is included in the microdata files. To ensure the respondents' anonymity, geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces/territories and large metropolitan areas.

    Note: Please be advised that errors have been detected in the data for two variables contained on the revised version of this CD-ROM. As well, we have added a unique record identifier called PPSORT, built/included in the file for administrative purposes only. The affected variables are: Income status (2000 low income cut-offs) (INCSTP) Ethnic origin (ETHNICRA) Further details can be found in the "Errata" file offered in several formats on the new, re-issued CD-ROM. Original release date - February 8, 2005 1rst Correction - released August 24, 2005 2nd Correction - released April 26, 2006

    Release date: 2023-09-12
  • 3. Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021007
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret place of birth, generation status, citizenship and immigration data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, questions, classifications, data quality and comparability with other sources for this topic.

    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 4. Ethnic or Cultural Origin Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021008
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret ethnic or cultural origin data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, questions, classifications, data quality and comparability with other sources for this topic.

    Release date: 2022-10-26
  • 5. Introduction to ethnocultural and religion concepts, 2021 Census of Population
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021024
    Description: This video is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of ethnic or cultural origin, population group, visible minority and religion concepts. It defines each of these concepts and explains the importance of this data in painting a picture of Canada's multicultural communities.
    Release date: 2022-10-26
  • 6. Population projections on immigration and diversity for Canada and its regions, 2016 to 2041: Overview of projection assumptions and scenarios
    Articles and reports: 17-20-00012022001
    Description:

    This document briefly describes the assumptions and scenarios that were selected for the population projections for Canada and its regions on the themes of immigration and diversity for the period 2016 to 2041, produced using the Demosim microsimulation projection model.

    Release date: 2022-09-08
  • 7. Do cancer incidence and mortality rates differ among ethnicities in Canada?
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202100800001
    Description:

    Cancer incidence rates have been shown to vary by ethnicity, and the increasing awareness of and interest in reporting ethnic health inequalities have been growing internationally. The objective of this study was to assess cancer incidence and mortality rates by ethnicity in Canada. The study used the 2006 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort, linked to the Canadian Cancer Registry and the Canadian Vital Statistics-Death Database, to determine cancer cases and mortality from 2006 to 2016. Ethnicity was categorized as non-Indigenous North American (NINA); European; Caribbean; Latin, Central and South American (LCSA); African; East Asian; South Asian; and West Central Asian and Middle Eastern.

    Release date: 2021-08-18
  • 8. Occupations of South Asian, Chinese and Black women: Prevalence and age composition
    Articles and reports: 75-004-M2020002
    Description:

    Among the employed population, women are generally younger than men. Furthermore, there are notable differences for particular occupations, which is even more pronounced for certain groups of women. This study uses data primarily from the 2016 Census of Population to examine the prevalence and age composition of three groups of women-South Asian, Chinese and Black-across occupations of various skill levels.

    Release date: 2020-10-22
  • 9. National statistical standards: Tested and trusted Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020051
    Description:

    This infographic provides an overview of national statistical standards, explaining what they are and where they are used, the advantages of using them, and the role they play in the collection and dissemination of disaggregated data.

    Release date: 2020-07-24
  • 10. Updated content for the 2021 Census of Population: Immigration, ethnocultural diversity and languages in Canada Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012020002
    Description:

    This fact sheet offers a concise overview of updated—new or modified—content for the 2021 Census of Population that is specific to the theme of immigration, ethnocultural diversity and languages in Canada, which includes the following topics: immigration and citizenship, place of birth of person/parents, ethnic or cultural origins, population groups, religion, language, and minority language educational rights. The changes considered for these topics are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2021.

    Release date: 2020-07-20
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  • 1. South Asian immigration to Canada
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024028
    Description: Using Census data, this infographic provides data trends on the size of the South Asian population, as well admission categories, top source countries and an overview of the historical migration levels of selected South Asian populations.
    Release date: 2024-05-29
  • 2. Population projections on immigration and diversity for Canada and its regions, 2016 to 2041: Overview of projection assumptions and scenarios
    Articles and reports: 17-20-00012022001
    Description:

    This document briefly describes the assumptions and scenarios that were selected for the population projections for Canada and its regions on the themes of immigration and diversity for the period 2016 to 2041, produced using the Demosim microsimulation projection model.

    Release date: 2022-09-08
  • 3. Do cancer incidence and mortality rates differ among ethnicities in Canada?
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X202100800001
    Description:

    Cancer incidence rates have been shown to vary by ethnicity, and the increasing awareness of and interest in reporting ethnic health inequalities have been growing internationally. The objective of this study was to assess cancer incidence and mortality rates by ethnicity in Canada. The study used the 2006 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohort, linked to the Canadian Cancer Registry and the Canadian Vital Statistics-Death Database, to determine cancer cases and mortality from 2006 to 2016. Ethnicity was categorized as non-Indigenous North American (NINA); European; Caribbean; Latin, Central and South American (LCSA); African; East Asian; South Asian; and West Central Asian and Middle Eastern.

    Release date: 2021-08-18
  • 4. Occupations of South Asian, Chinese and Black women: Prevalence and age composition
    Articles and reports: 75-004-M2020002
    Description:

    Among the employed population, women are generally younger than men. Furthermore, there are notable differences for particular occupations, which is even more pronounced for certain groups of women. This study uses data primarily from the 2016 Census of Population to examine the prevalence and age composition of three groups of women-South Asian, Chinese and Black-across occupations of various skill levels.

    Release date: 2020-10-22
  • 5. National statistical standards: Tested and trusted Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020051
    Description:

    This infographic provides an overview of national statistical standards, explaining what they are and where they are used, the advantages of using them, and the role they play in the collection and dissemination of disaggregated data.

    Release date: 2020-07-24
  • 6. Perceptions of personal safety among population groups designated as visible minorities in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100046
    Description:

    Using data from a recent crowdsourcing initiative, this article examines the perceptions of personal safety from crime among visible minority groups in Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study also looks at their perceptions of incidents of harassment or attacks on the basis of race, ethnic origin, or skin colour in their neighbourhood.

    Release date: 2020-07-08
  • 7. COVID-19 and visible minority groups' perceptions of safety Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020045
    Description: This infographic examines the perceptions of personal safety and perceived changes in incidents related to harassment or attacks based on race, ethnic origin, or skin colour among visible minority groups in Canada since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Release date: 2020-07-08
  • 8. Technical report on changes in response related to the census ethnic origin question: Focus on Jewish origins, 2016 Census integrated with 2011 National Household Survey Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019009
    Description:

    According to the 2016 Census, the number of individuals living in Canada who reported Jewish ethnic origins was lower than the number who reported Jewish ethnic origins according to the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS).

    This paper seeks to describe the investigation that occurred during the certification of the 2016 Census results, and provide additional information related to the population whose responses changed over time. It includes sections related to: different factors that may have caused the drop in reported Jewish ethnic origins; effects of changes to the list of ethnic origin examples over time; ethnic origin responses for those who dropped "Jewish" as a response in 2016; and sociodemographic characteristics of the population who changed their responses.

    Release date: 2019-07-26
  • 9. The labour force in Canada and its regions: Projections to 2036 Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201900100004
    Description:

    In this study, data from the Demosim microsimulation model are used to assess the labour force participation rate of Canadians in 2036 under various scenarios of population growth and participation rate by age. In addition, the article provides an overview of the ethnocultural characteristics of persons who will be in the labour market in 2036, as well as an overview of regional differences that could exist in the labour force in 2036.

    Release date: 2019-03-20
  • 10. Diversity of the Black population in Canada: An overview Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-657-X2019002
    Description:

    The Black population in Canada is widely diverse and has a long and rich history. This publication outlines the demographic and diversity of this population. It contains a mix of tables, charts and maps, as well as short descriptive analysis of census data on some key topics related to the Black population, including gender, age structure, place of birth/generation status, immigration, ethnic origins, languages and geographical highlights.

    Release date: 2019-02-27
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Reference (13) (0 to 10 of 13 results)

  • 1. Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021007
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret place of birth, generation status, citizenship and immigration data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, questions, classifications, data quality and comparability with other sources for this topic.

    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 2. Ethnic or Cultural Origin Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021008
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret ethnic or cultural origin data from the 2021 Census. This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, questions, classifications, data quality and comparability with other sources for this topic.

    Release date: 2022-10-26
  • 3. Introduction to ethnocultural and religion concepts, 2021 Census of Population
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021024
    Description: This video is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of ethnic or cultural origin, population group, visible minority and religion concepts. It defines each of these concepts and explains the importance of this data in painting a picture of Canada's multicultural communities.
    Release date: 2022-10-26
  • 4. Updated content for the 2021 Census of Population: Immigration, ethnocultural diversity and languages in Canada Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012020002
    Description:

    This fact sheet offers a concise overview of updated—new or modified—content for the 2021 Census of Population that is specific to the theme of immigration, ethnocultural diversity and languages in Canada, which includes the following topics: immigration and citizenship, place of birth of person/parents, ethnic or cultural origins, population groups, religion, language, and minority language educational rights. The changes considered for these topics are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2021.

    Release date: 2020-07-20
  • 5. Ethnic or cultural origins: Technical report on changes for the 2021 Census
    Notices and consultations: 98-20-00022020001
    Description:

    The 2019 Census Test included three different versions of a question on ethnic or cultural origins. This paper summarizes the results of the 2019 Census Test and, using these results, provides the rationale for modifying the question on ethnic or cultural origins.

    Release date: 2020-07-20
  • 6. Ethnic Origin Reference Guide, National Household Survey, 2011 Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 99-010-X2011006
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). This guide contains definitions and explanations of concepts, classifications, data quality and comparability to other sources. Additional information is included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the NHS.

    Release date: 2013-05-08
  • 7. Visible Minority Population and Population Group Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-562-G2006003
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following demographic variables: Visible minority population and Population group.

    Provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2006 Census. Each guide contains definitions and explanations on census concepts, data quality and historical comparability. Additional information will be included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the census.

    Release date: 2008-07-29
  • 8. Ethnic Origin Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-562-G2006025
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following demographic variable: Ethnic origin. Provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2006 Census. Each guide contains definitions and explanations on census concepts, data quality and historical comparability. Additional information will be included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the census.

    Release date: 2008-07-29
  • 9. Ethnic Origin Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-562-P2006025
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following demographic variable: Ethnic origin.

    Provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2006 Census. Each guide contains definitions and explanations on census concepts. Additional information will be included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the census.

    Release date: 2008-04-02
  • 10. Getting ready for the 2001 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 11-008-X20000045556
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article provides information about the census and how the data gathered are used.

    Release date: 2001-03-12
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