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  • 1. Portrait of Women by the Relative Remoteness of their Communities, Series 1: Sociodemographic Profile
    Featured Products: 45-20-00022021001
    Description:

    Using the 2016 Long-Form Census of Population and the updated Remoteness Index Classification, this paper looks at the sociodemographic profile of women and girls by the relative remoteness of their communities.

    Release date: 2021-09-20
  • 2. Sociodemographic profile of women living in communities at varying levels of remoteness
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202126330144
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-09-20
  • 3. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, second quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100028
    Description:

    This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts by industry for contextual support. Topics include business obstacles, expectations for the next year, workforce changes and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, second quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-07-09
  • 4. A closer look at the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: A rural lens
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100024
    Description:

    This article analyzes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Regional and Community-level Database from a rural business perspective. This database covers the period from March 15, 2020 to October 24, 2020. It is based on Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) microdata and administrative data sources available within Statistics Canada. Topics include number of CEWS supported employees and subsidy amounts in rural areas, comparison of rural and urban businesses, and analysis by industry and province/territory.

    Release date: 2021-06-07
  • 5. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, first quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100015
    Description:

    This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts at the provincial and territorial level for contextual support. Topics include revenue changes, business obstacles and challenges, operational status of businesses, and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, first quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-04
  • 6. Employment by industry in rural Canada: Interactive dashboard
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2021006
    Description:

    This interactive data visualization provides an overview of employment in rural Canada. The dashboard allows users to compare employment in different industries. Data can be visualized for Canada or for a selected province.

    Release date: 2021-04-15
  • 7. Developing Meaningful Categories for Distinguishing Levels of Remoteness in Canada
    Articles and reports: 11-633-X2020002
    Description:

    The concepts of urban and rural are widely debated and vary depending on a country’s geopolitical and sociodemographic composition. In Canada, population centres and statistical area classifications are widely used to distinguish urban and rural communities. However, neither of these classifications precisely classify Canadian communities into urban, rural and remote areas. A group of researchers at Statistics Canada developed an alternative tool called the “remoteness index” to measure the relative remoteness of Canadian communities. This study builds on the remoteness index, which is a continuous index, by examining how it can be classified into five discrete categories of remoteness geographies. When properly categorized, the remoteness index can be a useful tool to distinguish urban, rural and remote communities in Canada, while protecting the privacy and confidentiality of citizens. This study considers five methodological approaches and recommends three methods.

    Release date: 2020-08-11
  • 8. Index of Remoteness, 2016
    Table: 17-10-0143-01
    Geography: Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Geographic proximity to service centres and population centres is an important determinant of socio-economic and health outcomes. Consequently, it is a relevant dimension in the analysis and delivery of policies and programs. To measure this dimension, Statistics Canada developed an Index of Remoteness of communities. For each populated community (census subdivision), the index is determined by its distance to all the population centres defined by Statistics Canada in a given travel radius, as well as their population size.

    Release date: 2020-04-15
  • 9. VISTA on the Agri-food Industry and the Farm Community
    Journals and periodicals: 21-004-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Each issue contains a short article highlighting statistical insights on themes relating to agriculture, food and rural issues.

    Release date: 2019-11-12
  • 10. Does geography matter in mortality? An analysis of potentially avoidable mortality by remoteness index in Canada
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X201900500001
    Description:

    This study uses the new remoteness index (RI) classification, which assigns a value to each census subdivision (CSD) and measures the relative remoteness of Canadian communities on the basis of their size and their proximity to surrounding population centres, to distinguish rural and remote areas from urban areas in Canada. The Canadian Vital Statistics-Death Database (2011 to 2015), and the 2016 Census of Population are also used in this study to examine major causes of both preventable and treatable mortality by relative remoteness of Canadian communities. It explores the interrelationship between remoteness and avoidable mortality while taking into account three important variables: average household income after-tax, the proportion of postsecondary graduates and the proportion of Aboriginal population by CSD.

    Release date: 2019-05-15
Data (8)

Data (8) ((8 results))

  • 1. Employment by industry in rural Canada: Interactive dashboard
    Data Visualization: 71-607-X2021006
    Description:

    This interactive data visualization provides an overview of employment in rural Canada. The dashboard allows users to compare employment in different industries. Data can be visualized for Canada or for a selected province.

    Release date: 2021-04-15
  • 2. Index of Remoteness, 2016
    Table: 17-10-0143-01
    Geography: Census subdivision
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Geographic proximity to service centres and population centres is an important determinant of socio-economic and health outcomes. Consequently, it is a relevant dimension in the analysis and delivery of policies and programs. To measure this dimension, Statistics Canada developed an Index of Remoteness of communities. For each populated community (census subdivision), the index is determined by its distance to all the population centres defined by Statistics Canada in a given travel radius, as well as their population size.

    Release date: 2020-04-15
  • 3. Preventable and treatable mortality by remoteness
    Table: 13-10-0390-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Treatable and avoidable deaths, by remoteness, that could potentially have been prevented through primary prevention efforts. Mortality from preventable causes is a subset of potentially avoidable mortality.

    Release date: 2019-05-15
  • 4. Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS 1.1) urban-rural profile, by sex, Canada, provinces and territories Archived
    Table: 13-10-0600-01
    (formerly: CANSIM 105-0114)
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    This table contains 137088 series, with data for years 2000 - 2000 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia ...) Urban-rural status (3 items: Total; urban-rural status; Rural; Urban ...) Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...) Health profile (144 items: Total population for the variable self-rated health; Excellent self-rated health; Very good self-rated health; Very good or excellent self-rated health ...) Characteristics (8 items: Number of persons; Coefficient of variation for number of persons; High 95% confidence interval; number of persons; Low 95% confidence interval; number of persons ...).

    Release date: 2017-03-06
  • 5. Historical statistics, rural population, farm and non-farm Archived
    Table: 17-10-0070-01
    (formerly: CANSIM 075-0012)
    Frequency: Every 10 years
    Description:

    This table contains 3 series, with data for years 1941 - 1971 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Unit of measure (1 items: Persons ...) Geography (1 items: Canada ...) Population (3 items: Total rural population; Rural; non-farm population; Rural; farm population ...).

    Release date: 2015-11-05
  • 6. Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS 2.1) urban-rural profile, by sex, Canada, provinces and territories Archived
    Table: 13-10-0635-01
    (formerly: CANSIM 105-0294)
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    This table contains 447552 series, with data for years 2003 - 2003 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island ...) Urban-rural status (9 items: Total; urban-rural status; Urban; Urban fringe; Urban core ...) Sex (3 items: Both sexes; Females; Males ...) Health profile (156 items: Total population for the variable self-rated health; Very good or excellent self-rated health; Excellent self-rated health; Very good self-rated health ...) Characteristics (8 items: Number of persons; Low 95% confidence interval; number of persons; High 95% confidence interval; number of persons; Coefficient of variation for number of persons ...).

    Release date: 2010-05-17
  • 7. Population Counts, for Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions (Municipalities), by Urban and Rural, 2001 Census - 100% Data Archived
    Table: 93F0050X2001007
    Description:

    This table shows the 2001 urban, rural and total population counts for Canada, the provinces, territories, census divisions and census subdivisions.

    Release date: 2002-03-12
  • 8. Population Counts, Showing Urban Population Size Groups and Rural Areas, for Census Divisions, 2001 Census - 100% Data Archived
    Table: 93F0050X2001009
    Description:

    This table shows the distribution of the population by urban population size groups and the residual rural areas, for census divisions.

    Release date: 2002-03-12
Analysis (108)

Analysis (108) (0 to 10 of 108 results)

  • 1. Portrait of Women by the Relative Remoteness of their Communities, Series 1: Sociodemographic Profile
    Featured Products: 45-20-00022021001
    Description:

    Using the 2016 Long-Form Census of Population and the updated Remoteness Index Classification, this paper looks at the sociodemographic profile of women and girls by the relative remoteness of their communities.

    Release date: 2021-09-20
  • 2. Sociodemographic profile of women living in communities at varying levels of remoteness
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202126330144
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2021-09-20
  • 3. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, second quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100028
    Description:

    This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts by industry for contextual support. Topics include business obstacles, expectations for the next year, workforce changes and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, second quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-07-09
  • 4. A closer look at the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy: A rural lens
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100024
    Description:

    This article analyzes the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Regional and Community-level Database from a rural business perspective. This database covers the period from March 15, 2020 to October 24, 2020. It is based on Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) microdata and administrative data sources available within Statistics Canada. Topics include number of CEWS supported employees and subsidy amounts in rural areas, comparison of rural and urban businesses, and analysis by industry and province/territory.

    Release date: 2021-06-07
  • 5. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, first quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100015
    Description:

    This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts at the provincial and territorial level for contextual support. Topics include revenue changes, business obstacles and challenges, operational status of businesses, and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, first quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-04
  • 6. Developing Meaningful Categories for Distinguishing Levels of Remoteness in Canada
    Articles and reports: 11-633-X2020002
    Description:

    The concepts of urban and rural are widely debated and vary depending on a country’s geopolitical and sociodemographic composition. In Canada, population centres and statistical area classifications are widely used to distinguish urban and rural communities. However, neither of these classifications precisely classify Canadian communities into urban, rural and remote areas. A group of researchers at Statistics Canada developed an alternative tool called the “remoteness index” to measure the relative remoteness of Canadian communities. This study builds on the remoteness index, which is a continuous index, by examining how it can be classified into five discrete categories of remoteness geographies. When properly categorized, the remoteness index can be a useful tool to distinguish urban, rural and remote communities in Canada, while protecting the privacy and confidentiality of citizens. This study considers five methodological approaches and recommends three methods.

    Release date: 2020-08-11
  • 7. VISTA on the Agri-food Industry and the Farm Community
    Journals and periodicals: 21-004-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Each issue contains a short article highlighting statistical insights on themes relating to agriculture, food and rural issues.

    Release date: 2019-11-12
  • 8. Does geography matter in mortality? An analysis of potentially avoidable mortality by remoteness index in Canada
    Articles and reports: 82-003-X201900500001
    Description:

    This study uses the new remoteness index (RI) classification, which assigns a value to each census subdivision (CSD) and measures the relative remoteness of Canadian communities on the basis of their size and their proximity to surrounding population centres, to distinguish rural and remote areas from urban areas in Canada. The Canadian Vital Statistics-Death Database (2011 to 2015), and the 2016 Census of Population are also used in this study to examine major causes of both preventable and treatable mortality by relative remoteness of Canadian communities. It explores the interrelationship between remoteness and avoidable mortality while taking into account three important variables: average household income after-tax, the proportion of postsecondary graduates and the proportion of Aboriginal population by CSD.

    Release date: 2019-05-15
  • 9. Canada goes urban Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-630-X2015004
    Description:

    This edition of Canadian Megatrends examines the decrease in the rural population in Canada from 1851 to 2011.

    Release date: 2015-04-20
  • 10. A Profile of Self-employment in Rural and Small Town Canada: Is There an Impending Retirement of Self-employed Business Operators? Archived
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2012001
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    In rural and small town areas, self-employed individuals generally operate small(er) enterprises. Most are unincorporated but some are incorporated. These small(er) self-employment enterprises typically provide important services in rural and small town areas. Examples range from general stores to hair styling salons to plumbing and electrician enterprises to dentists.This bulletin analyzes the relative importance of each of these self-employment businesses in rural and small town Canada. It examines the age structure of self-employed workers to determine whether there is an impending surge of retirements among the rural self-employed.

    Release date: 2012-07-12
Reference (3)

Reference (3) ((3 results))

  • 1. Living with the Farm Next Door Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004005
    Description:

    This activity looks at the competing interests and potential for conflict between very large livestock farms and their rural neighbours.

    Release date: 2004-06-09
  • 2. Definitions of 'Rural' Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 21-601-M2002061
    Description:

    This paper compares six definitions of the word 'rural' from databases at Statistics Canada. Each definition emphasizes different criteria (population size, density, context) and has different associated thresholds. The size of the territorial units (building blocks) from which each definition is constructed also varies.

    Release date: 2002-12-23
  • 3. Definitions of Rural Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 21-006-X2001003
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The purpose of this bulletin is to review various responses to "Why are you asking about rural populations?"; to summarize and compare alternative definitions that have been used to delineate the "rural" population within the databases at Statistics Canada; and to offer alternative definitions of "rural" that would be appropriate to each reason for asking about the rural population.

    Release date: 2001-11-19
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