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  • 1. Content changes for the 2026 Census of Population: Mobility
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00042026008
    Description: This fact sheet offers a summary of content changes for the 2026 Census specific to the questions on place of residence 1 year and 5 years ago (i.e., mobility). The tested changes are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2026.
    Release date: 2025-07-04
  • 2. Interprovincial labour mobility 1 year ago by province, territory and occupation: Current - Province or territory of residence
    Table: 98-10-0655-01
    Geography: Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Occupation - (NOC) 2016 - One-digit level (11), Statistics (3A), Census year (2), Province or territory of residence 1 year ago (13)
    Description: Data on interprovincial labour mobility based on place of residence 1 year ago, occupation group for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, 2021 and 2016 censuses.
    Release date: 2025-02-19
  • 3. Interprovincial labour mobility 5 years ago by province, territory and occupation: Current - Province or territory of residence
    Table: 98-10-0658-01
    Geography: Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Occupation - (NOC) 2016 - One-digit level (11), Statistics (3A), Census year (2), Province or territory of residence 5 years ago (13)
    Description: Data on interprovincial labour mobility based on place of residence 5 years ago, occupation group for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, 2021 and 2016 censuses.
    Release date: 2025-02-19
  • 4. Interprovincial labour mobility in Canada, by occupation and income deciles group: Canada, provinces and territories
    Table: 98-10-0654-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Occupation - (NOC) 2016 - Three-digit level (141), Mobility status (4), Employment income decile group (13), Statistics (3A)
    Description: Data on interprovincial labour mobility based on place of residence 1 year ago, place of residence 5 years ago, occupation and income deciles group for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.
    Release date: 2025-01-23
  • 5. Interprovincial labour mobility in Canada, by occupation and education: Canada, provinces and territories
    Table: 98-10-0653-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Occupation - (NOC) 2016 - Three-digit level (141), Mobility status (4), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (11), Statistics (3A)
    Description: Data on interprovincial labour mobility based on place of residence 1 year ago, place of residence 5 years ago, occupation and education for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.
    Release date: 2024-11-19
  • 6. Interprovincial labour mobility in Canada, by occupation, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories
    Table: 98-10-0652-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Occupation - (NOC) 2016 - Three-digit level (141), Mobility status (4), Gender (3a), Age (6B), Statistics (3A)
    Description: Data on interprovincial labour mobility based on place of residence 1 year ago, place of residence 5 years ago, occupation, age and gender for the population aged 15 years and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, 2021 and 2016 censuses.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 7. Labour force status by occupation (training, education, experience and responsibility category - TEER), mobility status 5 years ago, highest level of education, age and gender: Canada, provinces and territories and census divisions
    Table: 98-10-0590-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Occupation - TEER category - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (9A), Mobility status 5 years ago (9), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (7), Age (15A), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Labour force status (8)
    Description: Data on labour force status including employment, unemployment and labour force participation rates by occupation TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility) category, mobility status 5 years ago, highest level of education, age and gender, for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, and census divisions.
    Release date: 2023-11-15
  • 8. First official language spoken by mobility status 1 year ago, place of residence 1 year ago and immigrant status and period of immigration: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0366-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in mobility 1 year universe, 1 year of age and older, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Mobility status 1 year ago (9), Place of residence 1 year ago (16), Immigrant status and period of immigration (11), Age (19), Gender (3), First official language spoken (5)
    Description: Data on first official language spoken by mobility status 1 year ago, place of residence 1 year ago, immigrant status and period of immigration, age and gender for the population aged 1 year and over in private households of Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 9. First official language spoken by mobility status 5 years ago, language used most often at work and highest level of education: Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts
    Table: 98-10-0367-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Mobility status 5 years ago (9), Occupation - Major group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (56), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15), Language used most often at work (9), Age (6B), First official language spoken (5)
    Description: Data on first official language spoken by mobility status 5 years ago, language used most often at work, occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, highest certificate, diploma or degree and age for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020, in private households of Canada, provinces and territories and census metropolitan areas with parts.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 10. First official language spoken by mobility status 5 years ago, place of residence 5 years ago, industry, highest level of education and employment income statistics: Canada, provinces and territories
    Table: 98-10-0368-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Mobility status 5 years ago (9), Place of residence 5 years ago (16), Industry - Sectors - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 (21), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15), Employment income statistics (7), Age (6B), First official language spoken (5)
    Description: Data on first official language spoken by mobility status 5 years ago, place of residence 5 years ago, industry – North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017, highest certificate, diploma or degree, employment income statistics and age for the population aged 15 years and over who worked since 2020, in private households of Canada, provinces and territories.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
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  • 51. Profile of Language, Immigration, Citizenship, Mobility and Migration for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2006 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94-577-X2006001
    Description:

    Using 2006 Census data, this profile provides a statistical overview of the language, immigration, citizenship, mobility and migration variables for Canada, provinces, territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.

    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: 2007-12-04
  • 52. Profile of Language, Immigration, Citizenship, Mobility and Migration for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94-577-X2006004
    Description:

    Using 2006 Census data, this profile provides a statistical overview of the language, immigration, citizenship, mobility and migration variables for census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.

    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.

    This table is available free on the Internet, Catalogue no. 94-577-XWE2006004.

    Release date: 2007-12-04
  • 53. Profile of Language, Immigration, Citizenship, Mobility and Migration for Census Metropolitan Areas, Tracted Census Agglomerations and Census Tracts, 2006 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94-577-X2006005
    Description:

    Using 2006 Census data, this profile provides a statistical overview of the language, immigration, citizenship, mobility and migration variables 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: 2007-12-04
  • 54. Profile of Language, Immigration, Citizenship, Mobility and Migration for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Federal Electoral Districts (2003 Representation Order), 2006 Census Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 94-577-X2006007
    Description:

    Using 2006 Census data, this profile provides a statistical overview of the language, immigration, citizenship, mobility and migration variables 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: 2007-12-04
  • 55. Mobility Status 5 Years Ago (9), Legal Marital Status (6), Common-law Status (3), Age Groups (16) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 5 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-556-X2006007
    Description:

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

    This table is part of the topic 'Mobility and migration', which presents data on the geographic mobility of Canadians; that is, on place of residence one year and five years prior to the census. These data include changes in place of residence for persons who moved within Canada and place of origin for persons who moved to Canada from another country at a given point in time.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Mobility and Migration, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-556-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. 97-556-XWE2006007.

    Release date: 2007-12-04
  • 56. Province or Territory of Residence 5 Years Ago (14), Mother Tongue (8), Age Groups (16) and Sex (3) for the Interprovincial Migrants Aged 5 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 2006 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-556-X2006010
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces and territories are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Mobility and migration', which presents data on the geographic mobility of Canadians; that is, on place of residence one year and five years prior to the census. These data include changes in place of residence for persons who moved within Canada and place of origin for persons who moved to Canada from another country at a given point in time.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Mobility and Migration, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-556-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. 97-556-XWE2006010.

    Release date: 2007-12-04
  • 57. Province or Territory of Residence 1 Year Ago (14), Mother Tongue (8), Age Groups (17B) and Sex (3) for the Interprovincial Migrants Aged 1 Year and Over of Canada, Provinces and Territories, 2001 and 2006 Censuses - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-556-X2006011
    Description:

    Data for Canada, provinces and territories are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Mobility and migration', which presents data on the geographic mobility of Canadians; that is, on place of residence one year and five years prior to the census. These data include changes in place of residence for persons who moved within Canada and place of origin for persons who moved to Canada from another country at a given point in time.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Mobility and Migration, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-556-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. 97-556-XWE2006011.

    Release date: 2007-12-04
  • 58. Census Metropolitan Area of Residence 5 Years Ago (37), Mother Tongue (8), Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration (9), Age Groups (16) and Sex (3) for the Inter-Census Metropolitan Area Migrants Aged 5 Years and Over of Census Metropolitan Areas, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-556-X2006012
    Description:

    Data for census metropolitan areas are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Mobility and migration', which presents data on the geographic mobility of Canadians; that is, on place of residence one year and five years prior to the census. These data include changes in place of residence for persons who moved within Canada and place of origin for persons who moved to Canada from another country at a given point in time.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Mobility and Migration, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-556-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. 97-556-XWE2006012.

    Release date: 2007-12-04
  • 59. Census Metropolitan Area of Residence 1 Year Ago (37), Mother Tongue (8), Age Groups (17B) and Sex (3) for the Inter-Census Metropolitan Area Migrants Aged 1 Year and Over of Census Metropolitan Areas, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97-556-X2006013
    Description:

    Data for census metropolitan areas are shown in this table.

    This table is part of the topic 'Mobility and migration', which presents data on the geographic mobility of Canadians; that is, on place of residence one year and five years prior to the census. These data include changes in place of residence for persons who moved within Canada and place of origin for persons who moved to Canada from another country at a given point in time.

    This table can be found in topic bundle: Mobility and Migration, 2006 Census, Catalogue no. 97-556-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. 97-556-XWE2006013.

    Release date: 2007-12-04
  • 60. Components of Migration (in and out) (7), Mother Tongue (8), Age Groups (17) and Sex (3) for Migrants 1 Year and Over, for Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data Archived
    Table: 97F0008X2001010
    Description:

    This table is part of the topic "Canadians on the Move," which shows 2001 Census data on the geographic mobility of Canadians, that is, on place of residence one year and five years prior to the census. These data include changes in place of residence for persons who moved within Canada and place of origin for persons who moved to Canada from another country at a given point in time. From these data, it is possible to obtain information on persons who migrated from one province to another or from one census metropolitan area to another, and to paint a picture of some of their characteristics.

    It is possible to subscribe to all the day-of-release bundles. For more information, refer to Catalogue No. 97F0023XCB.

    This table is available FREE on the Internet, Catalogue No. 97F0008XIE2001010.

    Release date: 2003-03-26
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  • 1. Profile of the Canadian Population by Mobility Status: Canada, a Nation on the Move, 2001 Census Archived
    Articles and reports: 96F0030X2001006
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This Internet report presents the highlights of the mobility and migration data release from the 2001 Census of Population and Housing. Numerous colour maps, charts and tables illustrate the latest interprovincial and intermetropolitan migration trends observed from the published data.

    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: 2002-12-10
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  • 1. Content changes for the 2026 Census of Population: Mobility
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00042026008
    Description: This fact sheet offers a summary of content changes for the 2026 Census specific to the questions on place of residence 1 year and 5 years ago (i.e., mobility). The tested changes are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2026.
    Release date: 2025-07-04
  • 2. Mobility and Migration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021010
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret mobility and migration 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. 2016 Census of Population: Mobility and migration
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-501-X2016014
    Description:

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

    Release date: 2017-10-04
  • 4. Mobility and Migration Reference Guide, National Household Survey, 2011 Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 99-013-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: 2013-06-26
  • 5. Mobility and Migration Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-556-G
    Description: These guides provide 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: 2008-03-05
  • 6. Mobility and Migration Reference Guide, 2006 Census Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 97-556-G2006003
    Description:

    This guide focuses on the following demographic variables: Mobility and migration.

    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: 2008-03-05
  • 7. Mobility and Migration, 2001 Census Technical Report (Reference Products: 2001 Census) Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 92-384-X
    Description:

    This report provides information on various aspects of the data on mobility and migration. It provides a review of the questions, concepts and definitions, along with a discussion of limitations inherent in the measurement of one-year and five-year mobility and migration in the censuses of Canada. Some background is provided on the processing of mobility data, from collection through to retrieval. The historical comparability of mobility and migration data from 1961 to 2001 is examined in terms of conceptual and processing changes. The analysis of the quality of 2001 data focuses mainly on the quality at the national and provincial level. Where possible, the five-year data and the one-year data are discussed separately.

    Release date: 2004-01-27

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