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  • 1. Families File (Flat ASCII File), 2001 Census (Public Use Microdata Files)
    Public use microdata: 95M0018X
    Description: This file provides data on family composition in Canada.

    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 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. These files provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic database about Canada and its people.

    Most of the census subject matter is included in the microdata files. For the anonymity of respondents, geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces, territories and large metropolitan areas.

    Release date: 2023-09-12
  • 2. Family matters: Disagreements within couples during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023003
    Description:

    This infographic presents findings on changes in the frequency of disagreements within couples since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also included are findings on the prevalence of disagreements within couples regarding decisions related to the ongoing pandemic situation. Data come from the 2022 Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Family Relationships.

    Release date: 2023-01-11
  • 3. Family and household characteristics of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 89-28-0001201800100021
    Description:

    This Just the Facts article presents sexual orientation data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (pooled 2015-2018 cycles) related to family and household characteristics of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) persons, as well as the heterosexual population.

    Release date: 2021-08-19
  • 4. Diversity Among Board Directors and Officers: Exploratory Estimates on Family, Work and Income
    Articles and reports: 11F0019M2021005
    Description:

    This study provides the first socioeconomic profile of women board directors and officers in Canada from an intersectional lens. Linking data from the Corporations Returns Act with those from the 2016 Census, exploratory estimates are presented. The study analyzes disparities in family, work and income characteristics, mainly by gender and visible minority status. Further, it informs on the types of businesses in which diverse women executives contribute to corporate governance and strategic decision making.

    Release date: 2021-05-18
  • 5. Family Matters: Splitting household tasks: Who does what? Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020016
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of families in Canada and to monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using data on the organization and decision making within the household of respondents, this infographic examines how household are shared between men and women in a couple. The data covers persons aged 20 and over in Canada who were married or in a common-law relationship at the time of the survey. Respondents living in the same household with a spouse or partner of the opposite sex are considered.

    Release date: 2020-02-19
  • 6. Family Matters: Being married or common-law in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019031
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of Canadian families and monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using information on the conjugal history of respondents, this infographic examines the proportion and the characteristics of people in Canada aged 25 to 64 years old who are currently married or in a common-law union.

    Release date: 2019-05-01
  • 7. Family Matters: Being separated or divorced in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019033
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of Canadian families and monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using information on the conjugal history of respondents, this infographic examines the proportion and the characteristics of people in Canada aged 25 to 64 years old who are currently separated or divorced from a marriage, or who are currently separated from a common-law union.

    Release date: 2019-05-01
  • 8. Family Matters: Long-lasting relationships Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019019
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of Canadian families and monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using information on the conjugal and parental history of respondents, this infographic examines the proportion and the characteristics of people in Canada aged 55 and older whose current relationship (marriage or common-law) was long-lasting, that is, had been ongoing for 30 years or more.

    Release date: 2019-03-13
  • 9. Family Day 2019 and the Diversity of Families in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 89-28-0001201800100011
    Description:

    Everyone in Canada is, or has been, part of a family. The purpose of this Just the Facts edition is to celebrate families in Canada on Family Day 2019 (a statutory holiday in some provinces) by acknowledging their diversity and how they have changed over time. Data from the Census of Population and the General Social Survey together provide a snapshot of families today in the historical album of family life in Canada.

    Release date: 2019-02-18
  • 10. Family Characteristics of Children Including Presence of Grandparents (10), Aboriginal Identity (9), Registered or Treaty Indian Status (3), Age (4B) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 0 to 14 Years in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2016 Census - 25% Sample Data
    Table: 98-400-X2016349
    Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Description:

    This table presents family characteristics of children including presence of grandparents, Aboriginal identity, registered or treaty Indian status, age and sex for the population aged 0 to 14 years in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

    Release date: 2018-03-28
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  • 1. Family matters: Disagreements within couples during the COVID-19 pandemic
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023003
    Description:

    This infographic presents findings on changes in the frequency of disagreements within couples since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also included are findings on the prevalence of disagreements within couples regarding decisions related to the ongoing pandemic situation. Data come from the 2022 Canadian Social Survey - Well-being and Family Relationships.

    Release date: 2023-01-11
  • 2. Family and household characteristics of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 89-28-0001201800100021
    Description:

    This Just the Facts article presents sexual orientation data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (pooled 2015-2018 cycles) related to family and household characteristics of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) persons, as well as the heterosexual population.

    Release date: 2021-08-19
  • 3. Diversity Among Board Directors and Officers: Exploratory Estimates on Family, Work and Income
    Articles and reports: 11F0019M2021005
    Description:

    This study provides the first socioeconomic profile of women board directors and officers in Canada from an intersectional lens. Linking data from the Corporations Returns Act with those from the 2016 Census, exploratory estimates are presented. The study analyzes disparities in family, work and income characteristics, mainly by gender and visible minority status. Further, it informs on the types of businesses in which diverse women executives contribute to corporate governance and strategic decision making.

    Release date: 2021-05-18
  • 4. Family Matters: Splitting household tasks: Who does what? Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020016
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of families in Canada and to monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using data on the organization and decision making within the household of respondents, this infographic examines how household are shared between men and women in a couple. The data covers persons aged 20 and over in Canada who were married or in a common-law relationship at the time of the survey. Respondents living in the same household with a spouse or partner of the opposite sex are considered.

    Release date: 2020-02-19
  • 5. Family Matters: Being married or common-law in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019031
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of Canadian families and monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using information on the conjugal history of respondents, this infographic examines the proportion and the characteristics of people in Canada aged 25 to 64 years old who are currently married or in a common-law union.

    Release date: 2019-05-01
  • 6. Family Matters: Being separated or divorced in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019033
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of Canadian families and monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using information on the conjugal history of respondents, this infographic examines the proportion and the characteristics of people in Canada aged 25 to 64 years old who are currently separated or divorced from a marriage, or who are currently separated from a common-law union.

    Release date: 2019-05-01
  • 7. Family Matters: Long-lasting relationships Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019019
    Description:

    The purpose of the 2017 General Social Survey on Family is to explore the characteristics of Canadian families and monitor changes in these characteristics over time. Using information on the conjugal and parental history of respondents, this infographic examines the proportion and the characteristics of people in Canada aged 55 and older whose current relationship (marriage or common-law) was long-lasting, that is, had been ongoing for 30 years or more.

    Release date: 2019-03-13
  • 8. Family Day 2019 and the Diversity of Families in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 89-28-0001201800100011
    Description:

    Everyone in Canada is, or has been, part of a family. The purpose of this Just the Facts edition is to celebrate families in Canada on Family Day 2019 (a statutory holiday in some provinces) by acknowledging their diversity and how they have changed over time. Data from the Census of Population and the General Social Survey together provide a snapshot of families today in the historical album of family life in Canada.

    Release date: 2019-02-18
  • 9. Living arrangements of children in Canada: A century of change Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201400111919
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Over the last century, Canada experienced many social, economic, legislative, and cultural changes. As a result, the family circumstances and living arrangements of Canadians have evolved substantially. What can the census reveal about the changing diversity of children's living arrangements over time?

    Release date: 2014-04-29
  • 10. Enduring Diversity: Living Arrangements of Children in Canada over 100 Years of the Census Archived
    Articles and reports: 91F0015M2014011
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article examines the family structure and living arrangements of Canadian children using census data from 1901 to 2011. Specifically, four eras reflecting major shifts in family living arrangements are considered: the early 20th Century, the Baby Boom, the late 20th Century, and the current millennium to date.

    Release date: 2014-04-29
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Reference (3) ((3 results))

  • 1. Families Reference Guide, 2011 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-312-X2011005
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following topic: Family variables. Provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2011 Census. Each guide contains definitions and explanations on census concepts, talks about changes made to the 2011 Census, data quality and historical comparability, as well as comparison with other data sources. Additional information will be included for specific variables to help general users better understand the concepts and questions used in the census.

    Release date: 2012-09-19
  • 2. Families Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-553-G2006003
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following topic: Family variables.

    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: 2007-10-31
  • 3. SLID Household and Family Variables Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 75F0002M1994006
    Description:

    This paper documents the work done to date on the construction of derived variables at the household and family levels for the Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID).

    Release date: 1995-12-30
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