Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

Description: This portrait focuses on the analysis of the sociodemographic and socioeconomic outcomes of Latin American populations in Canada. It uses data from the Census of Population (2001 to 2021), the 2011 National Household Survey, and the 2020 General Social Survey – Social Identity. An intersectional approach is applied to explore the relationships between multiple diversity factors, with the aim of providing a comprehensive overview of the diverse characteristics of Latin American populations living in Canada.

Description: This technical reference guide is intended for users of the Education and Labour Market Longitudinal Platform (ELMLP). The data for the products associated with this issue are derived from integrating Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) administrative data with other administrative data on earnings and data from the Census of Population long-form. Statistics Canada has derived a series of annual indicators on the labour market outcomes of public postsecondary graduates including median employment income by educational qualification, field of study, Indigenous identity, racialized group, age group and gender for Canada, the provinces and the territories combined. This document has been updated to reflect the 2026 methodology used to produce labour market outcome indicators.

Description: Characteristics and median employment income of Canadian postsecondary graduates two years after graduation, by Indigenous identity, 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).

Description: 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 – Primary groupings).

Description: 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).

Description: This report draws on data from the 2021 Census of Population, alongside previous census cycles to clarify the characteristics of the “silent speakers” of Indigenous languages in Canada. This term refers to those who have an Indigenous mother tongue that they still understand but can no longer speak well enough to conduct a conversation. Silent speakers thus represent a valuable reservoir of cultural and linguistic knowledge. By examining census data across multiple years, this study aims to illuminate the demographic makeup, geographic distribution, and long-term trends of this pivotal group.

Description: This report draws on data from the 2021 Census of Population, alongside previous census cycles to identify changes over time in the linguistic profile of Indigenous language speakers living in a Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) or Census Agglomeration (CA). In addition, supplementary statistics using the 2022 Indigenous Peoples Survey, which asks questions on the importance of Indigenous languages, were also included. Finally, 12 CMAs and CAs were selected for focused analysis, in order to highlight the specific linguistic communities in these areas.

Description: This interactive tool details the characteristics of racialized postsecondary students in Canada. This tool includes information on the number of Canadian students and graduates by population group, educational qualification, field of study, age group, and gender. Data are available at the national, provincial and territorial levels.

Description: Estimates to support Sustainable Development Goals - Indicator 11.2.1: "Proportion of population that has convenient access to public transport, by sex, age and persons with disabilities" and the Canadian Indicator Framework - Indicator 11.4.1: "Percentage of the population living within 500 meters of a public transport stop."

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by visible minority status of owner (South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, etc.) and revenue groups.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by age of owner (younger than 30 years, 30 to 39 years, 40 to 49 years, etc.) and revenue groups.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by immigrant status of owner (admitted less than 5 years ago, admitted 5 to 9 years ago, etc.) and revenue groups.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by Indigenous group (Indigenous, Non-Indigenous) of owner and revenue groups (less than $30,000 and $30,000 or more).

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by gender (men+, women+) of owner and revenue groups.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by visible minority status of owner (South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, etc.) and enterprise size.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by age of owner (younger than 30 years, 30 to 39 years, 40 to 49 years, etc.) and enterprise size.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by immigrant status of owner (admitted less than 5 years ago, admitted 5 to 9 years ago, etc.) and enterprise size.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by Indigenous group (Indigenous, Non-Indigenous) of owner and enterprise size.

Description: Annual counts of enterprises by gender (men+, women+) of owner and enterprise size.

Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

Description: The focus of this portrait is the analysis of the sociodemographic and ethnocultural diversity and socioeconomic outcomes of the Chinese populations in Canada. The portrait uses data from the Census of Population (1996 to 2021), the 2011 National Household Survey, the 2020 General Social Survey – Social Identity, the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability and the 2024 Labour Force Survey. An intersectional approach is used to explore the relationships between multiple diversity measures.

Description: Using data from the 2016 Census of population linked to the Longitudinal Administrative Databank, this study examines patterns in the persistence of low income over time for a sample of tax filers from 2016 to 2022. It focuses on the characteristics of tax-filers who experience low income and how those characteristics relate to people’s trajectories in and out of low income.

Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

Description: Indigenous-owned businesses are a growing and important component of Canada’s economic landscape. These businesses not only contribute to entrepreneurship and community development but also serve as important sources of employment for Indigenous people. This study represents a novel contribution to the evidence base. Statistics Canada first helped close a critical data gap by developing a framework to identify Indigenous business owners and Indigenous-owned businesses. Building on that foundation, the present analysis extends the work to fill another gap, providing data on Indigenous employment within Indigenous-owned businesses.

Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

Description: The focus of this portrait is the analysis of the ethnocultural diversity and socioeconomic outcomes of the South Asian populations in Canada. The portrait uses data from the Census of Population (2001 to 2021), the 2011 National Household Survey, the 2025 Labour Force Survey, and the 2024 Canadian Income Survey. An intersectional approach is used to explore the relationships between multiple diversity measures.

Description: This article first highlights historical trends in the migration of U.S.-born individuals to Canada. It then focuses on U.S.-born immigrants (herein referred to as U.S. immigrants), since they represent the largest portion of the U.S.-born population living in Canada. The article outlines the sociodemographic characteristics of the U.S.-born population in the 2021 Census of population and delves into its labour market and economic outcomes. In particular, the outcomes of the core working-age population (25 to 54 years old) of U.S. immigrants are compared with those of Canadian-born non-immigrants; the total immigrant population; and immigrants from two other G7 countries of birth that are also among the top sources of immigrants to Canada and share English or French as their official language, namely the United Kingdom and France.

Description: This article provides a detailed analysis of the contribution of foreign-born mothers to Canadian births from 1997 to 2024. Trends in the number of and proportion of births to foreign-born mothers are examined, including analysis by the mother's country of origin, age group and mean age at childbearing. International and provincial comparisons are also explored.

Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

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The 2006 Census Dictionary provides detailed information on every aspect of the Census of Population and Census of Agriculture along with an overview of each phase of the census, from content determination to data dissemination with focus on the changes from 2001. As well, it provides detailed definitions of the Census of Population concepts, universes, variables and geographic terms, including historical information to facilitate the comparison of variables between census years.

New this year in the Internet version is a phased release approach. The continued effort to include supplemental plain language definitions for certain variables, without census or Statistics Canada jargon, will help users better understand the meaning of the definitions and the periodic updates.

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The Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF) Reference Guide is available for the following product: Postal Code Conversion File (PCCF) (Catalogue No. 92F0153XCE). The Reference Guide describes how to use the product.

Description: The Reference Guide describes the content and general methodology, as well as data quality, and other information for all three sets of Dissemination Area Reference Map series.

The Dissemination Area Reference Maps, Reference Guide is available and includes the following 2006 products: - Dissemination Area Reference Maps, by Census Tracts, for Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations (92-147-XIB) - Dissemination Area Reference Maps, by Non-tracted Census Agglomerations (92-148-UIB) - Dissemination Area Reference Maps, by Census Subdivisions, for areas outside Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations (92-145-UIB).

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The Census Tract Reference Maps, by Census Metropolitan Areas or Census Agglomerations, Reference Guide describes the content and general methodology, as well as data quality, and other information.

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The National, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions Reference Maps reference guide is available for the following products: Census Division and Census Subdivision Reference Maps, by Province or Territory, 2006 Census and four national maps. The national maps of Canada at a 1:7,500,000 scale showing census divisions, point locations of census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, statistical area classification and economic regions and census divisions. The Reference Guide describes the content and applications of these products, as well as data quality, and other information.

Description:

The Preview of Products and Services offers a complete overview of the proposed products and services that will be released based on the 2006 Census of Population and 2006 Census of Agriculture results. Information (where applicable) will include major characteristics and content, "What's new?" in comparison to 2001, levels of geography, availability/delivery methods, release timeframe and pricing.

The preview is now exclusively an Internet product for 2006 and is no longer available in a formalized print format (i.e. newsletter publication); however, "print-friendly" format is available via the Internet. This product will be updated periodically as details regarding products and services become finalized.

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Statistics Canada has developed the 2006 Census Teacher's Kit for use in elementary, intermediate, secondary and adult classes across the country. Students play an important role as future respondents to the census. Some students may help parents complete their household's questionnaire if their language skills in English or French are stronger than those of the parents.

The Teacher's Kit contains eight teacher-ready activities as well as a guide to provide:

- an explanation of why Canada conducts a census and how census results benefit society

- an introduction to census data as an information source for school papers and projects - an alternative approach to studying math, geography, English, French and social sciences

The activities have been prepared with the help of a professional educator and have been classroom tested in English and French for suitable content and grade level. They are appropriate for English, math, theatre arts, art, social sciences, geography, history, family studies and physical education. Suggested grade levels are indicated on each activity and all necessary tables, charts, graphs and data are included. A teacher requires one kit; photocopying is required for student handout sheets.

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This report describes changes planned for the 2006 Census education questions. Education questions are a part of the Form 2B (the long form) of the census. This form is completed by 20% of all households. These changes were tested in the May 2004 Census test of over 300,000 households. The changes aim to address data limitations in the 2001 Census questions and to enhance their relevance to education studies by allowing a better reflection of the range of educational pathways taken by Canadians. The report includes an explanation of the reasons for modifying the 2006 Census education content, a detailed look at each of the changes, and a discussion on historical consistency.

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This guide will provide users of census data with an understanding of the differences between the NAICS97 and the SIC80, and the impact of those differences on census industry data.

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This report describes the comments received as a result of the second round of the 2006 Census consultations. As with the previous 2006 Census consultation, this second round of consultations integrated discussions on the dissemination program, questionnaire content and census geography. However, the focus of this second round of consultations was placed on the 2001 Census of Population dissemination program and proposed directions for 2006 geography. Consultations were held from January to June 2004. Approximately 1,000 comments were captured through written submissions and the organization of over 40 meetings across Canada.

This report describes users' feedback on dissemination and geography issues received through this second round of consultations. In addition to user's comments, web metrics information serves as a valuable tool when evaluating the accessibility of public good data tables. Therefore, page view counts have been integrated in this report.

Some general planning assumptions that focus on the production and dissemination of 2006 Census products are also included in this report.