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  • 51. Religion by gender and age: Census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations by province or territory
    Table: 98-10-0353-03
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Age (15C), Gender (3), Statistics (2), Religion (25)
    Description: Data on religion by gender and age for the population in private households in census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations by province or territory.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 52. Countries of citizenship by gender and age: Canada
    Table: 98-10-0359-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Countries of citizenship (203), Age (15C), Gender (3), Statistics (2), Single and multiple citizenship responses (3)
    Description: Data on countries of citizenship by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 53. Countries of citizenship by gender and age: Province or territory
    Table: 98-10-0359-02
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Countries of citizenship (203), Age (15C), Gender (3), Statistics (2), Single and multiple citizenship responses (3)
    Description: Data on countries of citizenship by gender and age for the population in private households by province or territory.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 54. Countries of citizenship by gender and age: Census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
    Table: 98-10-0359-03
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Countries of citizenship (203), Age (15C), Gender (3), Statistics (2), Single and multiple citizenship responses (3)
    Description: Data on countries of citizenship by gender and age for the population in private households by census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 55. Non-permanent resident type by place of birth: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0361-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Place of birth (290), Gender (3), Age (15C), Statistics (3), Non-permanent resident type (10)
    Description: Data on non-permanent resident type by place of birth, age and gender for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, census agglomerations and parts.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 56. Mother tongue by generation status and number of languages known: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0364-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Mother tongue (241), Number of languages known (11), Age (12), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Generation status (4)
    Description: Data on mother tongue by generation status, number of languages known, age and gender for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 57. Knowledge of official languages by income statistics, highest level of education, immigrant status and period of immigration and work activity during the reference year: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0365-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Income statistics (17), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15), Immigrant status and period of immigration (11), Work activity during the reference year (4A), Age (6B), Gender (3), Knowledge of official languages (5)
    Description: Data on knowledge of official languages by income statistics, highest certificate, diploma or degree, immigrant status and period of immigration, work activity during the reference year, age and gender for the population aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 58. 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
  • 59. 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
  • 60. Major field of study (Classification of Instructional Programs 2016, detailed, 4-digit) by highest level of education: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0394-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 (432), Statistics (6B), Age (15A), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (7), Gender (3)
    Description: Detailed major field of study using the historical Classification of Instructional Programs 2016 (rather than the CIP 2021), allowing comparisons with data tables from the 2016 Census.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
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Data (480) (30 to 40 of 480 results)

  • 31. Employment income statistics by highest level of education and major field of study (summary): Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0410-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2021 (14), Gender (3), Age (22), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (16), Work activity during the reference year (5), Income year (2), Employment income statistics (7)
    Description: Employment income (in 2019 and 2020) by major field of study and highest certificate, diploma or degree, for cities. Includes five-year age groups, for the Pan-Canadian Education Indicators Program (PCEIP).
    Release date: 2023-10-04
  • 32. Labour force status by period of immigration, admission category, highest level of education and location of study, for immigrants since 1980: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0441-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Immigrant population admitted between 1980 and 2021 in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Highest certificate, diploma or degree (16), Gender (3), Age (15A), Labour force status (8), Period of immigration (7), Location of study (5), Admission category and applicant type (7)
    Description: Employment, unemployment and labour force participation rates of immigrants by educational characteristics, with admission category (for example, economic immigrant, family-class or refugee).
    Release date: 2023-10-04
  • 33. Population groups by housing suitability and condition of dwelling: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
    Table: 98-10-0621-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Population characteristics (46), Tenure including presence of mortgage payments and subsidized housing (totals include farm operators) (8), Gender (3), Primary household maintainer (2), Statistics (3B), Housing suitability and dwelling condition (6)
    Description: Population groups by housing suitability and condition of dwelling for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations. Includes tenure including presence of mortgage payments and subsidized housing (totals include farm operators), gender and primary household maintainer.
    Release date: 2023-10-04
  • 34. Population groups by shelter cost: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations
    Table: 98-10-0623-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population in owner and tenant households with household total income greater than zero in non-reserve, non-farm private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Population characteristics (46), Shelter-cost-to-income ratio, groups and core housing need (8), Tenure including presence of mortgage payments and subsidized housing (totals include farm operators) (7), Gender (3), Primary household maintainer (2), Statistics (3B), Shelter cost (12)
    Description: Population groups by shelter cost for Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations. Includes shelter-cost-to-income ratio groups and core housing need, tenure including presence of mortgage payments and subsidized housing (totals include farm operators), gender and primary household maintainer.
    Release date: 2023-10-04
  • 35. Convenient access to public transport by geography
    Table: 23-10-0309-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of population that has convenient access to public transport, total population, population density, etc., 2019, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals - Indicator 11.2.1 and the Canadian Indicator Framework - Indicator 11.4.1.
    Release date: 2023-07-11
  • 36. Convenient access to public transport by geography, gender, age, income after tax
    Table: 23-10-0311-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census subdivision, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of population that has convenient access to public transport, population count by location, gender, age, income after tax, etc., 2023, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals - Indicator 11.2.1 and the Canadian Indicator Framework - Indicator 11.4.1.
    Release date: 2023-07-11
  • 37. Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses and Indigenous identity: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0271-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Knowledge of Indigenous languages (97), Indigenous identity (9), Indigenous mother tongue (11), Age (10), Statistics (3), Single and multiple knowledge of languages responses (3)
    Description: Knowledge of Indigenous languages by single and multiple knowledge of languages responses, Indigenous identity, Indigenous mother tongue and age for the population in private households.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 38. Indigenous ancestry responses by single and multiple Indigenous ancestry responses: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0290-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Indigenous ancestry responses (127), Age (12), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Single and multiple Indigenous ancestry responses (4A)
    Description: Indigenous ancestry responses by single and multiple Indigenous ancestry responses, age and gender for the population in private households.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 39. Indigenous identity by highest level of education and income statistics: Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations with parts
    Table: 98-10-0291-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Indigenous identity (9), Income statistics (17), Highest certificate, diploma or degree (15), Age (9), Gender (3), Statistics (3)
    Description: Indigenous identity by highest certificate, diploma or degree, income statistics, age and gender for the population in private households.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
  • 40. Immigrant status and period of immigration by gender and age: Canada, provinces and territories
    Table: 98-10-0347-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census metropolitan area part, Census agglomeration part
    Frequency: Occasional
    Universe: Persons in private households in occupied private dwellings, 2021 Census — 25% Sample data
    Variable list: Age (15C), Gender (3), Statistics (2), Immigrant status and period of immigration (9)
    Description: Data on immigrant status and period of immigration by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories.
    Release date: 2023-06-21
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Analysis (2) ((2 results))

  • 1. Portrait of Families and Living Arrangements in Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 98-312-X2011001
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    This 2011 Census analytical document presents key trends emerging from the analysis of families, household and marital status data in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas (CMAs), census agglomerations (CAs), regions located outside CMAs and CAs, and municipalities.

    Release date: 2012-09-19
  • 2. The Canadian Population in 2011: Age and Sex Archived
    Articles and reports: 98-311-X2011001
    Geography: Province or territory, Census metropolitan area
    Description:

    This 2011 Census analytical document presents key trends emerging from the analysis of age and sex data in Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas (CMAs), census agglomerations (CAs), regions located outside CMAs and CAs as well as municipalities.

    Release date: 2012-05-29
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