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$1,345.793.8%
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Percentage of immigrants in the labour force aged 25 to 54 years - Canada
(2021 Census of Population)27.7% -
11.7%
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Proportion of adults aged 25 to 54 years who worked full year full time in 2015 - Canada
(2016 Census of Population)49.8% -
Proportion of adults aged 65 years and over who worked full year full time in 2015 - Canada
(2016 Census of Population)5.9% -
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15.4%
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- Selected: Census of Population (616)
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- Table: 98-10-0659-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Age (5D), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5), Gender (3)Description: Data on age and gender of employed healthcare professionals living in private households, by occupation and first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0660-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Place of birth (7), Immigrant status (4), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5)Description: Data on immigrant status and place of birth in Canada of employed healthcare professionals living in private households, by occupation and first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0661-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Major field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 (45), Location of study (4), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5)Description: Data on field and location of postsecondary studies of employed healthcare professionals living in private households, by first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0662-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: French used at work (6), English used at work (6), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5)Description: Data on use of English and French at work by healthcare professionals living in private households, by occupation and first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0663-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021, 2016, 2011 and 2006 censuses — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Age (5D), First official language spoken (5), Knowledge of official languages (5), Census year (4), Gender (3a)Description: Data on knowledge of official languages, first official language spoken, age and gender for employed healthcare professionals in private households, 2006 to 2021.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202500200003Description: This study uses the 2021 Census of Population to answer the following questions: To what extent do immigrants contribute to the labour supply of data scientists in Canada? How do immigrant and Canadian-born data scientists differ in sociodemographic characteristics? And given the high demand for data scientists, are the earnings gaps between immigrants and Canadian-born individuals smaller relative to those among all workers?Release date: 2025-02-26
- Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202500100004Description: While a large body of research has identified several correlates of employee turnover, little is currently known regarding the degree to which employees who work in community care facilities for the elderly leave the nursing and residential care facilities subsector or the health care and social assistance sector in a given year. This study fills this information gap using data from the 2016 Census of Population integrated with Statistics Canada’s Longitudinal Worker File. Sample size limitations restricted the focus of the study to women, who represent the vast majority of employees who work in seniors’ homes.Release date: 2025-01-22
- Table: 98-10-0656-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Household type of person (10), Gender (3), Age (11B), Immigrant and generation status (9), Visible minority (15), Religion (10), Labour force status (3A)Description: Labor force status by visible minority, household type of person and selected characteristics (age group, gender, immigrant status, period of immigration, generation status and religion), for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts.Release date: 2024-12-04
- Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202401000005Description: Workforce diversity, particularly the inclusion of women in leadership roles, significantly enhances business performance by improving financial outcomes such as return on assets, equity and sales. Studies show that having a greater number of women in top management positions not only drives profitability but also contributes to a more innovative and resilient corporate culture. This study, primarily using data from the 2021 Census of Population, examines the representation of women in middle and senior management positions in Canada, comparing their characteristics with those of their men counterparts.Release date: 2024-10-23
- Articles and reports: 81-595-M2024002Description: There has been a growing concern about future labor supply in skilled trades in Canada. Using data from the Census of Population and the Job Vacancy and Wage Survey (JVWS), this article examines changes in the number and demographic composition of tradespeople from 2016 to 2021 in Canada. Specifically, the study focuses on those employed in Red Seal trades, analyzing variations in age, gender, citizenship, and trade selection.Release date: 2024-09-26
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- Table: 37-10-0301-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalDescription: Characteristics and median employment income of Canadian postsecondary graduates two years after graduation, by visible minority group, educational qualification (Classification of programs and credentials - professional degree variant) and field of study (Classification of Instructional Programs [CIP] Canada 2021 – STEM and BHASE groupings).Release date: 2026-06-24
- Data Visualization: 98-505-X2021008Description: This interactive chart shows the flow of values from Major field of study to Occupation, or reverse order Occupation to Major field of study. Filter between Major field of study, Occupation, Highest certificate, diploma or degree, Gender, Immigrant status, Location of study and Geographies (Canada, Provinces and Territories).Release date: 2025-10-16
- Table: 98-10-0659-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Age (5D), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5), Gender (3)Description: Data on age and gender of employed healthcare professionals living in private households, by occupation and first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0660-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Place of birth (7), Immigrant status (4), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5)Description: Data on immigrant status and place of birth in Canada of employed healthcare professionals living in private households, by occupation and first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0661-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Major field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 (45), Location of study (4), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5)Description: Data on field and location of postsecondary studies of employed healthcare professionals living in private households, by first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0662-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Economic regionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: French used at work (6), English used at work (6), Health occupations (52), First official language spoken (5)Description: Data on use of English and French at work by healthcare professionals living in private households, by occupation and first official language spoken.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0663-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed health professionals, 2021, 2016, 2011 and 2006 censuses — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Age (5D), First official language spoken (5), Knowledge of official languages (5), Census year (4), Gender (3a)Description: Data on knowledge of official languages, first official language spoken, age and gender for employed healthcare professionals in private households, 2006 to 2021.Release date: 2025-03-19
- Table: 98-10-0656-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Household type of person (10), Gender (3), Age (11B), Immigrant and generation status (9), Visible minority (15), Religion (10), Labour force status (3A)Description: Labor force status by visible minority, household type of person and selected characteristics (age group, gender, immigrant status, period of immigration, generation status and religion), for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts.Release date: 2024-12-04
- Table: 98-10-0643-01Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Highest certificate, diploma or degree (6A), Gender (3a), Age and first official language spoken (10), Immigrant and generation status (9), Visible minority (15), Labour force status (3A), Census year (2)Description: Labour force status by visible minority and selected characteristics (age group, gender, first official language spoken, immigrant status, period of immigration, generation status and highest certificate, diploma or degree), for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, geographical regions of Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts.Release date: 2024-03-26
- Table: 98-10-0646-01Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area partFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Highest certificate, diploma or degree (6A), Gender (3a), Age and first official language spoken (10), Immigrant and generation status (9), Visible minority (15), Percent, Census year (2)Description: Legislative and senior management occupations by visible minority and selected characteristics (age group, gender, first official language spoken, immigrant status, period of immigration, generation status, highest certificate, diploma or degree), for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, geographical regions of Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts.Release date: 2024-03-26
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- Stats in brief: 11-001-X201813518524Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2018-05-15
- 62. Labour in Canada: Key results from the 2016 Census ArchivedStats in brief: 11-001-X201733314432Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2017-11-29
- Stats in brief: 11-627-M2017037Description:
Based on 2016 Census data, the following infographic looks at occupations with lower and higher median age, and the proportion of women employed in various occupations.
Release date: 2017-11-29 - Stats in brief: 98-200-X2016025Description:
This Census in Brief article examines the jobs of young bachelor’s degree holders and identifies how field of study is associated with occupational outcomes. It shows how graduates from a given field of study are distributed across broad occupational groups and how overqualification rates differ by field.
Release date: 2017-11-29 - Articles and reports: 89-503-X201500114640Description:
Women have become increasingly well-educated, and today their share in the Canadian labour market is larger than ever. This chapter of Women in Canada examines women’s educational experiences, with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics and computer science) education and skills. Topics include a profile of women’s education in Canada, the skills of young girls and women, field-of-study patterns at the postsecondary level, and labour market outcomes, including earnings.
Release date: 2016-07-06 - Stats in brief: 11-001-X201617614641Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2016-06-24
- 67. Women in scientific occupations in Canada ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-006-X201600114643Description:
This article provides information on women aged 25 to 64 in natural and applied science occupations in Canada (i.e. scientific occupations), using data from the 1991 and 2001 censuses and the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS). The employment conditions of men and women in these occupations are also examined, based on data from the Labour Force Survey (LFS).
Release date: 2016-06-24 - Articles and reports: 75-006-X201400111915Geography: CanadaDescription:
Between 1991 and 2011, the proportion of employed people aged 25 to 34 with a university degree rose from 19% to 40% among women, and from 17% to 27% among men. Given the increase in the proportion of university graduates, did the occupational profile of young workers change over the period? This article examines long-term changes in the occupation profiles of young men and women, for both those who did and did not have a university degree. Changes in the share of women employed in these occupations are also examined.
Release date: 2014-04-02 - Articles and reports: 75-006-X201400111916Geography: CanadaDescription:
Between 1991 and 2011, the share of young people with a university degree increased significantly, as did the share of young workers employed in professional occupations. Nevertheless, many young university degree holders could still be considered 'overqualified'-working in occupations requiring lower levels of education. In this article, changes in overqualification among young graduates are examined over the period from 1991 to 2011.
Release date: 2014-04-02 - 70. What has changed for young people in Canada? ArchivedArticles and reports: 75-006-X201300111847Geography: CanadaDescription:
The social and economic well-being of young people currently generates a lot of interest. Are young people different from previous generations? Do they experience more difficulties in the labour market? Are some doing better than others?
Release date: 2013-07-04
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- 1. Content changes for the 2026 Census of Population: Labour market activities, commuting and educationSurveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00042026006Description: This fact sheet offers a summary of content changes for the 2026 Census specific to the following topics: labour market activities, commuting and education. The tested changes for each topic are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2026.Release date: 2025-07-04
- 2. Updated content for the 2021 Census of Population: Education, labour, commuting, and Veterans ArchivedSurveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012020004Description:
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 education, labour, commuting, and Veterans, which includes the following topics: education, labour market conditions, commuting to work, and Veteran and military service. The changes considered for these topics are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2021.
Release date: 2020-07-20 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-559-GDescription: This guide focuses on the following topics: Labour market activity and Unpaid 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 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-559-G2006003Description:
This guide focuses on the following topics: Labour market activity and Unpaid 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 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-559-P2006003Description:
This guide focuses on the following topics: Labour market activity and Unpaid 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. They're Here to Farm ArchivedSurveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004022Geography: CanadaDescription:
This activity focuses on the contribution of immigrants to Canadian agriculture, highlighting which countries they come from and why, and what types of farms they prefer.
Release date: 2005-01-28 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-388-XDescription:
This report contains basic conceptual and data quality information to help users interpret and make use of census occupation data. It gives an overview of the collection, coding (to the 2001 National Occupational Classification), edit and imputation of the occupation data from the 2001 Census. The report describes procedural changes between the 2001 and earlier censuses, and provides an analysis of the quality level of the 2001 Census occupation data. Finally, it details the revision of the 1991 Standard Occupational Classification used in the 1991 and 1996 Censuses to the 2001 National Occupational Classification for Statistics used in 2001. The historical comparability of data coded to the two classifications is discussed. Appendices to the report include a table showing historical data for the 1991, 1996 and 2001 Censuses.
Release date: 2004-07-15 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-391-XDescription:
This report contains basic conceptual and data quality information intended to facilitate the use and interpretation of census industry data. It provides an overview of the industry processing cycle, including elements such as regional processing, edit and imputation, and the tabulation of error rates. A detailed explanation of the automated coding systems used in the 2001 Census is also documented, in addition to notable changes in the imputation procedures. The report concludes with summary tables that indicate the level of data quality in the 2001 Census industry data. Appendices to the report contain historical data going back to the 1971 Census.
Release date: 2004-06-02 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-389-XDescription:
This report contains basic conceptual and data quality information intended to facilitate the use and interpretation of census industry data. It provides an overview of the industry processing cycle, including elements such as regional processing, edit and imputation, and the tabulation of error rates. Notable changes in the industrial classification structure are discussed as well as differences in the coding procedures from the previous census (1996). The report concludes with summary tables that indicate the level of data quality in the 2001 Census industry data.
Release date: 2004-05-04