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  • 11. Vancouver – A data Story on Ethnocultural Diversity and Inclusion in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-631-X2019004
    Geography: Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    This presentation on Ethnocultural Diversity and Inclusion in Canada shows an overview of the evolution of ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic diversity and its measurement in Canada, with a focus on one of the country’s largest metropolitan areas: Vancouver. It also outlines the inherent challenges and opportunities embedded in the measurement of diversity and highlights some of the very real socio-economic disparities observed on the road to inclusiveness and integration.

    Release date: 2019-05-10
  • 12. Montréal – A data story on Ethnocultural Diversity and Inclusion in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-631-X2019001
    Geography: Census metropolitan area
    Description: This presentation on Ethnocultural Diversity and Inclusion in Canada shows an overview of the evolution of ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic diversity and its measurement in Canada, with a focus on one of the country’s largest metropolitan areas: Montréal.

    It also outlines the inherent challenges and opportunities embedded in the measurement of diversity and highlights some of the very real socio-economic disparities observed on the road to inclusiveness and integration.

    Release date: 2019-04-11
  • 13. 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
  • 14. Canada’s Black population: Growing in number and diversity Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019006
    Description:

    This infographic presents results from the Census pertaining to the Black population in Canada. It aims to highlight their growth, diversity and history.

    Release date: 2019-02-06
  • 15. Ethnic and cultural origins of Canadians: Portrait of a rich heritage
    Stats in brief: 98-200-X2016016
    Description:

    This Census in Brief article examines the ethnic and cultural origins of the Canadian population and provides an overview of its composition by generation status. It also covers the reporting of multiple ethnic origins.

    Release date: 2017-10-25
  • 16. Patterns and Determinants of Immigrants’ Sense of Belonging to Canada and Their Source Country Archived
    Articles and reports: 11F0019M2016383
    Description:

    This study assesses immigrants’ acculturation profiles as measured by their sense of belonging to Canada and their source country. It first examines the relative distribution of immigrants who have a strong sense of belonging to both Canada and their source country; a strong sense of belonging to Canada only; a strong sense of belonging to their source country only; and a weak sense of belonging to Canada and their source country. It further examines four sets of determinants of these acculturation profiles, including source-country socioeconomic and cultural characteristics, immigration entry status, post-migration experience, and demographic characteristics.

    Release date: 2016-10-18
  • 17. The contribution of immigration to the size and ethnocultural diversity of future cohorts of seniors Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201600114345
    Description:

    This article analyzes the impact of immigration on the size and ethnocultural composition of future cohorts of seniors in Canada, using data from the Population Estimates Program, the Population Projections Program and other sources of demographic data.

    Release date: 2016-03-09
  • 18. Immigration and Ethnocultural Diversity in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 99-010-X2011001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This analytical document presents first findings from the National Household Survey in 2011. It provides information on Canada's ethnocultural mosaic, as indicated by its immigrant population, the ethnic backgrounds of its people, its visible minority population, and its linguistic and religious diversity.

    Release date: 2013-05-08
  • 19. Immigration and Diversity: Population Projections for Canada and its Regions, 2006 to 2031 Archived
    Articles and reports: 91-551-X2010001
    Description:

    This analytical product present projections of the diversity of the Canadian population. The purpose of these projections is to paint a potential portrait of the composition of Canada’s population according to different ethnocultural and language characteristics, if certain population growth scenarios were to become reality in the future. Produced using Demosim, a microsimulation model, these projections cover characteristics such as place of birth, generation status, visible minority group, religion and mother tongue.

    Release date: 2010-03-09
  • 20. Ethnocultural diversity in Canada: Prospects for 2017 Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X20050038968
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article uses Statistics Canada's most recent population projections for visible minority groups to draw a picture of the possible ethnocultural composition of the country when Canada celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2017. It focuses on a number of issues: How many Canadians might belong to a visible minority group in the near future? How many landed immigrants might there be? What are the predominant visible minority groups likely to be? Is diversity likely to remain concentrated in Canada's major urban centres?

    Release date: 2005-12-06
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  • 1. Reference guide on the social inclusion indicators for ethnocultural groups in Canada, 2024 Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 89-657-X2024002
    Description: This document presents a complete list of the social inclusion indicators for ethnocultural groups in Canada that are available on the homepage of our Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics Hub. The information provided for each indicator includes a short description of the corresponding derivation, available data sources, reference years and accessible levels of geographical and disaggregation. Each indicator has a corresponding products number (data tables, visualization tools and analytical documents). This document has been updated to reflect the social inclusion indicators and associated products that are available in 2024.
    Release date: 2024-03-26
  • 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. Ethnic or cultural origins: Technical report on changes for the 2021 Census
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 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
  • 5. Ethnic Origin Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2016008
    Description: This guide focuses on the following topic: ethnic origin. This reference guide provides information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2016 Census. 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 Census.
    Release date: 2017-10-25
  • 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. 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
  • 8. 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
  • 9. 2001 Census Ethnic Origin User Guide Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-403-G
    Description:

    This guide provides general information on the ethnic origin concept in the census and how the question of ethnicity has changed over time. In addition, the guide discusses the historical comparability of the ethnic origin data.

    Release date: 2004-03-25
  • 10. The Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID) Coding Structure: Mother Tongue, Country of Birth and Ethnic Background Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 75F0002M1995001
    Description:

    This paper presents the Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID) coding structure for the variables on country of birth, mother tongue and ethnic background.

    Release date: 1995-12-30

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