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  • 1. 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
  • 2. 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
  • 3. 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
  • 4. 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
  • 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
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  • 51. Profile for Census Metropolitan Areas, Tracted Census Agglomerations and Census Tracts, 2006 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94-581-X2006005
    Description:

    Using 2006 Census data, this profile provides a statistical overview of the income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs variables, as well as all other variables that have already been released, for census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts.

    In the census product line, groups of variables, such as this one, are referred to as release components of profiles. These are made available with the major releases of variables of the census cycle, starting with age and sex. Together, they will form a complete cumulative profile of all the variables for each level of geography, plus one cumulative profile for the dissolved census subdivisions.

    Starting with the age and sex major day of release, and on major days of release thereafter, profile component data will be available for particular topics at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area, census agglomeration and census tract levels, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level. Profile component data for all other standard areas, including dissemination areas, urban areas, designated places and forward sortation areas, will be available approximately four weeks after the major days of release.

    Release date: 2008-05-01
  • 52. Profile for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2006 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94-581-X2006007
    Description:

    Using 2006 Census data, this profile provides a statistical overview of the income and earnings, and housing and shelter costs variables, as well as all other variables that have already been released, for Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).

    In the census product line, groups of variables, such as this one, are referred to as release components of profiles. These are made available with the major releases of variables of the census cycle, starting with age and sex. Together, they will form a complete cumulative profile of all the variables for each level of geography, plus one cumulative profile for the dissolved census subdivisions.

    Starting with the age and sex major day of release, and on major days of release thereafter, profile component data will be available for particular topics at the Canada, province and territory, census division and census subdivision levels, at the census metropolitan area, census agglomeration and census tract levels, and at the federal electoral district (based on the 2003 Representation Order) level. Profile component data for all other standard areas, including dissemination areas, urban areas, designated places and forward sortation areas, will be available approximately four weeks after the major days of release.

    Release date: 2008-05-01
  • 53. Commuting Patterns and Places of Work of Canadians, 2006 Census Archived
    Table: 97-561-X2006001
    Description:

    This topic deals with the journey to work of Canadians and includes data on workplace location, mode of transportation to work and commuting distance between home and work.

    Data from the 2006 Census show that although the majority of Canadians use their cars to travel to work, more workers are using public transportation for their daily commute.

    Release date: 2008-04-09
  • 54. Place of Work Highlight Tables, 2006 Census Archived
    Table: 97-561-X2006002
    Description:

    These data tables present 2006 Census highlights on mode of transportation, place of work and commuting distance to work.The first series of tables presents data on the mode of transportation of the employed labour force by age groups and sex for places of residence or work. The second series of tables presents data on the place of work of the employed labour force for the places of residence or work. The third series of tables presents data on commuting distance and period of construction for places of residence. Also displayed in Table 3 is the median commuting distance.

    Available approximately one month after the official day of release, they present information highlights via key indicators such as 2006 counts, percentage change (1996 to 2006, 2001 to 2006) and percent distribution (2006, 2001, 1996) for various levels of geography. The tables also allow users to perform simple rank and sort functions.

    Release date: 2008-04-02
  • 55. Commuting Distance (km) (9), Age Groups (9) and Sex (3) for the Employed Labour Force 15 Years and Over Having a Usual Place of Work of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-561-X2006010
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces, territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Place of work and commuting to work', which presents data on the place of work, mode of transportation and commuting distance between home and work of Canadians for standard geographic areas. It includes data by workplace location, which provide a unique source of daytime demographic and socio-economic information.

    The data reveal shifts between public and private transportation, and changes in the popularity of cycling and walking to work.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Place of Work and Commuting to Work, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-561-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-561-XWE2006010.

    Release date: 2008-03-04
  • 56. Mode of Transportation (9), Age Groups (9) and Sex (3) for the Employed Labour Force 15 Years and Over Having a Usual Place of Work or No Fixed Workplace Address of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-561-X2006012
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces, territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Place of work and commuting to work', which presents data on the place of work, mode of transportation and commuting distance between home and work of Canadians for standard geographic areas. It includes data by workplace location, which provide a unique source of daytime demographic and socio-economic information.

    The data reveal shifts between public and private transportation, and changes in the popularity of cycling and walking to work.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Place of Work and Commuting to Work, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-561-XCB2006004.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release topic bundles. Refer to Catalogue no. 97-569-XCB for more information.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 97-561-XWE2006012.

    Release date: 2008-03-04
  • 57. Profile for Statistical Area Classification, 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0495X2001012
    Description:

    This table contains information from the 2001 Census, presented according to the statistical area classification (SAC). The SAC groups census subdivisions according to whether they are a component of a census metropolitan area, a census agglomeration, a census metropolitan area and census agglomeration influenced zone (strong MIZ, moderate MIZ, weak MIZ or no MIZ) or of the territories (Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon Territory). The SAC is used for data dissemination purposes.

    Data characteristics presented according to the SAC include age, visible minority groups, immigration, mother tongue, education, income, work and dwellings. Data are presented for Canada, provinces and territories. The data characteristics presented within this table may differ from those of other products in the "Profiles" series.

    Release date: 2004-02-27
  • 58. Profile for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0495X2001011
    Description:

    This 2001 Census cumulative profile provides variables for Canada, provinces, territories and federal electoral districts (2003 Representation Order).

    The profiles are part of the census standard data products, which are data tables extracted from the 2001 Census database. They contain statistical information about all population, household, dwelling and family characteristics.

    Release date: 2004-01-08
  • 59. Profile for Dissolved Census Subdivisions, 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0495X2001010
    Description:

    This 2001 Census cumulative profile provides variables for dissolved census subdivisions.

    The profiles are part of the census standard data products, which are data tables extracted from the 2001 Census database. They contain statistical information about all population, household, dwelling and family characteristics.

    Release date: 2003-11-06
  • 60. Profile for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2001 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0495X2001001
    Description:

    This 2001 Census cumulative profile provides variables for Canada, provinces, territories, census divisions and census subdivisions .

    The profiles are part of the census standard data products, which are data tables extracted from the 2001 Census database. They contain statistical information about all population, household, dwelling and family characteristics.

    Release date: 2003-10-22
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Analysis (16) (10 to 20 of 16 results)

  • 11. The Time It Takes to Get to Work and Back Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-622-X2006001
    Description:

    Using data from the General Social Survey on Time Use for 1992, 1998, and 2005, this article analyses the changes in average commute times between home and work. Information is broken down by province, selected census metropolitan areas and mode of transportation used.

    There is also an analysis of the factors involved in increased or decreased commute times for workers between home and work (during weekdays). The analysis shows that in addition to the distance from work, the metropolitan area of residence, whether or not errands are involved and the mode of transportation used all have a major impact on workers' commute times.

    Release date: 2006-07-12
  • 12. Getting to work Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X20050038967
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In recent years, commuting patterns have become more complex as employment has grown more rapidly in the suburbs than in city core areas. Faced with few convenient public transit options, the increasing numbers of people who now commute cross-town to jobs in these suburbs overwhelmingly drive to work. This article examines commuting patterns between 1996 and 2001 as they relate to recent job growth in the suburbs. It briefly looks at the demographic characteristics of commuters and explores some of the implications that changing work locations and commute patterns have for infrastructure in Canadian cities.

    Release date: 2005-12-06
  • 13. Work and Commuting in Census Metropolitan Areas, 1996 to 2001 Archived
    Articles and reports: 89-613-M2005007
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The report examined the location of jobs in 27 census metropolitan areas, paying particular attention to developments in Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa-Hull, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. It also analysed the modes commuters used to travel to work, emphasising public transit and car (as driver or passenger) commute modes.

    While Canadian metropolitan areas continue to be characterized by a strong concentration of jobs in the downtown core, employment grew faster in the suburbs of Canada's largest metropolitan areas than in the city centres between 1996 and 2001. One characteristic of increasing employment in suburban locations is the shifting of manufacturing activities from the core of the city to the suburbs. Retail trade also shifted away from the central core towards more suburban locations. Relatively few workers employed outside the city centre commuted on public transit, rather, most drove or were a passenger in a car. This tendency to commute by car increased the farther the job was located from the city centre.

    Furthermore commute patterns have become more complex, with growth in suburb-to-suburb commutes outpacing traditional commute paths within the city centre, and between the city centre and suburbs. Commuters travelling from suburb to suburb were also much more likely to drive than take public transit.

    Despite the decentralization of jobs occurring in the metropolitan areas, public transit did not lose its share of commuters between 1996 and 2001. While more car traffic headed to jobs in the suburbs, a larger share of commuters heading for the city centre took public transit. This kept the total share of commuters who took public transit stable between 1996 and 2001.

    The report also found that jobs in the downtown core were higher skilled and higher paid, and that earnings increased faster for jobs in the city centre between 1996 and 2001.

    The report uses the 1996 and 2001 censuses of Canada.

    Release date: 2005-06-01
  • 14. Where Canadians Work and How They Get There, 2001 Census Archived
    Articles and reports: 96F0030X2001010
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This topic deals with Canadians' journey to work and includes data on workplace location, mode of transportation to work and commuting distance between home and work.

    Data from the 2001 Census show that most Canadians work outside the home and that a higher proportion of them is working outside Canada. The data also show that, although the majority of Canadians use their cars to travel to work, more workers, especially in Central Canada, are using public transportation for their daily commute.

    All analyses on Canadians' journey to work are available at the national and provincial/territorial levels, as well as for selected census metropolitan areas.

    This series includes a number of comprehensive articles that supplement the day-of-release information launched through The Daily. These catalogued articles provide an analytical perspective on the 2001 Census release topics. The number and length of these articles vary for each census release and are based on the 21 census release topics disseminated over 8 major release dates.

    More focused articles were disseminated as major releases in The Dailyin the weeks following the official release of the data. Other more specialized articles were also announced in The Daily. The articles in the 2001 Census Analysis Series are available free of charge via the Internet.

    Release date: 2003-02-11
  • 15. Traffic report: weekday commuting patterns Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-008-X19990044911
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article examines travel times on an average weekday. It focuses on why people travel, what mode of transportation is most popular and how our work patterns contribute to congestion.

    Release date: 2000-03-16
  • 16. Getting there Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X199400270
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This study focuses on the commuting time of Canadian workers and the mode of transportation they use.

    Release date: 1994-06-01
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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