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  • 1. Place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0479-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time leaving for work (7), Commuting duration (7), Place of work status (3A)
    Description: Data on place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration for employed persons aged 15 years and over, with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 2. Place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration: Census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts
    Table: 98-10-0480-01
    Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tract
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time leaving for work (7), Commuting duration (7), Place of work status (3A)
    Description: Data on place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration for employed persons aged 15 years and over, with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 3. Commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions of work
    Table: 98-10-0503-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time arriving at work (16), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work for the employed labour force 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions of work.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 4. Commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work: Census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work
    Table: 98-10-0504-01
    Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tract
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time arriving at work (16), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work for the employed labour force 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 5. Thematic Maps
    Thematic map: 92-173-X
    Description: A thematic map focuses on the spatial variability of a specific distribution or theme (such as population density or average annual income) for standard geographic areas, whereas a reference map focuses on the location and names of geographic features. Thematic maps normally include some location or reference information to help users familiarize themselves with the geographic area covered on the map.

    A reference guide is available (92-143-G).

    Release date: 2023-05-10
  • 6. Long-form data quality indicators for commuting: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0571-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Long-form data quality indicators – Commuting (8)
    Description: Data on long-form data quality indicators for 2021 Census commuting content, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2023-02-08
  • 7. Long-form data quality indicators for commuting: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0572-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Long-form data quality indicators – Commuting (8)
    Description: Data on long-form data quality indicators for 2021 Census commuting content, Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2023-02-08
  • 8. Main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0457-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time leaving for work (7), Age (15A), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on the main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender for Canada, provinces, territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts.
    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 9. Main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0458-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (11A), Time leaving for work (7), Age (15A), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on the main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 10. Main mode of commuting by commuting duration, distance (straight-line) from home to work and time leaving for work: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0461-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (11A), Distance (straight-line) from home to work (12), Time leaving for work (7), Statistics (3), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on the main mode of commuting by commuting duration, distance (straight-line) from home to work and time leaving for work.
    Release date: 2022-11-30
Data (79)

Data (79) (0 to 10 of 79 results)

  • 1. Place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0479-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time leaving for work (7), Commuting duration (7), Place of work status (3A)
    Description: Data on place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration for employed persons aged 15 years and over, with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 2. Place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration: Census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts
    Table: 98-10-0480-01
    Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tract
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time leaving for work (7), Commuting duration (7), Place of work status (3A)
    Description: Data on place of work status by main mode of commuting, time leaving for work, and commuting duration for employed persons aged 15 years and over, with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 3. Commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions of work
    Table: 98-10-0503-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time arriving at work (16), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work for the employed labour force 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions of work.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 4. Commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work: Census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work
    Table: 98-10-0504-01
    Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tract
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time arriving at work (16), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work for the employed labour force 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 5. Thematic Maps
    Thematic map: 92-173-X
    Description: A thematic map focuses on the spatial variability of a specific distribution or theme (such as population density or average annual income) for standard geographic areas, whereas a reference map focuses on the location and names of geographic features. Thematic maps normally include some location or reference information to help users familiarize themselves with the geographic area covered on the map.

    A reference guide is available (92-143-G).

    Release date: 2023-05-10
  • 6. Long-form data quality indicators for commuting: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0571-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Long-form data quality indicators – Commuting (8)
    Description: Data on long-form data quality indicators for 2021 Census commuting content, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2023-02-08
  • 7. Long-form data quality indicators for commuting: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0572-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Long-form data quality indicators – Commuting (8)
    Description: Data on long-form data quality indicators for 2021 Census commuting content, Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2023-02-08
  • 8. Main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0457-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time leaving for work (7), Age (15A), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on the main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender for Canada, provinces, territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts.
    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 9. Main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0458-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (11A), Time leaving for work (7), Age (15A), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on the main mode of commuting by commuting duration, time leaving for work, age and gender for Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.
    Release date: 2022-11-30
  • 10. Main mode of commuting by commuting duration, distance (straight-line) from home to work and time leaving for work: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions
    Table: 98-10-0461-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Main mode of commuting (11A), Distance (straight-line) from home to work (12), Time leaving for work (7), Statistics (3), Commuting duration (7)
    Description: Data on the main mode of commuting by commuting duration, distance (straight-line) from home to work and time leaving for work.
    Release date: 2022-11-30
Analysis (16)

Analysis (16) (0 to 10 of 16 results)

  • 1. Commuting to work during COVID-19
    Articles and reports: 45-28-0001202000100069
    Description:

    This article examines the changes in the mode of transportation of workers over the course of the pandemic, and examines the characteristics of those who switched to teleworking. The article also provides new insights on the concerns expressed by those who were using public transit before the pandemic and are not yet back in their regular place of work. It uses data from the third iteration (June 15, 2020 to June 21, 2020) of Statistics Canada's new Canadian Perspectives Survey Series (CPSS).

    Release date: 2020-08-10
  • 2. Commuting in Canada's three largest cities Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019086
    Description:

    Using 2016 Census data, this infographic describes the commuting patterns of workers in Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver.

    Release date: 2019-12-02
  • 3. Infographic: Commuting in Canada’s three largest cities 2016 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201933622208
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-12-02
  • 4. Results from the 2016 Census: Long commutes to work by car Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X201900100002
    Description:

    Commuting is a fact of life for millions of Canadians. Using data from the 2016 Census on place of work and commuting, this study examines the characteristics of those who spend at least 60 minutes travelling to work, with a focus on those who commute by car, truck or van (or “car commuters”).

    Release date: 2019-02-25
  • 5. Commuters using sustainable transportation in census metropolitan areas
    Stats in brief: 98-200-X2016029
    Description:

    This article in the Census in Brief series examines the proportions of commuters who used sustainable transportation (public transit, walking, cycling or carpooling) to get to work in 2016, with a focus on differences across census metropolitan areas (CMAs).

    Release date: 2017-11-29
  • 6. Journey to work, 2016 Census of Population
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2017038
    Description:

    Based on 2016 Census data, the following infographic looks at Canadians’ average commute time, how they get to work, as well as the average commute time for those living in Canada’s largest census metropolitan areas.

    Release date: 2017-11-29
  • 7. Commuting to work Archived
    Stats in brief: 99-012-X201100311850
    Geography: Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    This National Household Survey in brief presents key findings emerging from the analysis of data on place of work and journey to work in Canada in 2011. It provides information on workers' mode of transportation, their place of work and their commuting time. The analysis focuses on various levels of geography, including Canada and census metropolitan areas (CMAs).

    Release date: 2013-06-26
  • 8. Commuting to work: Results of the 2010 General Social Survey Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X201100211531
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article examines various facets of travelling between home and work. First it provides information about commuting times and how frequently workers are caught in traffic. Second, it looks at workers' perceptions of the time they spend commuting as well as car users' perceptions of public transit. Finally a connection is drawn between the characteristics of commuting to work (commuting time, recurrence of traffic congestion, etc.) and selected subjective measures of quality of life, including stress levels and satisfaction with work-life balance.

    Release date: 2011-08-24
  • 9. Trip chaining while driving - comparing men's and women's behaviour Archived
    Articles and reports: 16-002-X200700310455
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article examines driving and commuting patterns from a gender perspective. Trip chaining, the practice of stopping at intermediate points during a journey, is analyzed using data from the 2005 Canadian Vehicle Survey. Next-stage destinations and the number of stops made while driving are compared for men and women.

    Release date: 2007-12-10
  • 10. Like commuting? Workers' perceptions of their daily commute Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X20060049516
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    It is generally assumed that for most workers, commuting is at best a necessary evil, at worst, a daily nightmare. But is that really the case? Using the latest data from the 2005 General Social Survey on time use, this study identifies the main factors associated with a more or less pleasant commute, focusing in particular on the mode of transportation used.

    Release date: 2006-12-15
Reference (6)

Reference (6) ((6 results))

  • 1. Journey to Work Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2016011
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following topic: journey to work. 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: 2017-11-29
  • 2. 2016 Census of Population: Journey to work
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-501-X2016013
    Description:

    The Journey to work Release and concepts overview provides an overview of the concepts, definitions and key measures used in the 2016 Census of Journey to work release, as well as the products which will be available on release day and later.

    Release date: 2017-10-04
  • 3. Journey to Work Reference Guide, National Household Survey, 2011 Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 99-012-X2011008
    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: 2013-06-26
  • 4. Journey to Work Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-561-G2006003
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following topic: Journey to work.

    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: 2008-06-10
  • 5. Journey to Work Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-561-P2006003
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following topic: Journey to work.

    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: 2008-04-08
  • 6. Journey to Work, 2001 Census Technical Report (Reference Products: 2001 Census) Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-390-X
    Description:

    This report includes a definition of the 2001 place of work concept and the place of work geography, standard text on data collection and coverage (including data collection methods, special coverage studies, sampling and weighting, edit and follow-up, coverage and content considerations). Both standard and subject-matter specific text pieces are also included for data assimilation (automated as well as interactive coding), edit and imputation and data evaluation. Finally, this technical report includes a section on historical comparability.

    Release date: 2004-08-26
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