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The census provides a detailed statistical portrait of Canada and its people by their demographic, social and economic characteristics. This information is important for communities and is vital for planning services such as child care, schooling, family services, and skills training for employment.

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  • 1. Most prevalent jobs of young college and CEGEP certificate and diploma graduates by detailed field of study
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400700001
    Description: One of the main investments individuals can make throughout their lives is the decision to pursue a postsecondary education. The purpose of this article is to present results from the 2021 Census of Population on the most prevalent occupations held by graduates of various college and CEGEP certificate and diploma programs who were aged 25 to 34.
    Release date: 2024-07-24
  • 2. COVID-19 mortality among First Nations people and Métis in private dwellings in Canada: An analysis of social determinants of health and health inequalities
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202400100001
    Description: This article provides insights into the rates of COVID-19 mortality among First Nations peoples and Métis living in private dwellings and the social determinants of COVID-19 mortality among these populations using data from the 2016 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts linked to the Canadian Vital Statistics – Death Database from 2016 to 2021.
    Release date: 2024-07-16
  • 3. Study: COVID-19 mortality among First Nations people and Métis in Canada 2020 and 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202419838484
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-07-16
  • 4. Census of Population web pages: Introduction
    Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021031
    Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. This video will provide an overview of the major links and products on the main page that are available to all users.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 5. Census of Population web pages: Profile Part 1, How to find and filter data
    Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021032
    Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain where to find the most popular standard data product of the Census of Population, the 2021 Census Profile, and how to filter the data.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 6. Census of Population web pages: Profile Part 2, Adding geographies and downloading options
    Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021033
    Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain how to add geographies in the 2021 Census Profile and to present the various downloading options to see the data.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 7. Census of Population concept videos
    Journals and periodicals: 98-20-0003
    Description: Once every five years, the Census of Population provides a detailed and comprehensive statistical portrait of Canada that is vital to our country. It is the primary source of sociodemographic data for specific population groups such as lone-parent families, Indigenous peoples, immigrants, seniors and language groups.

    In order to help users of census products to better understand the various Census of Population concepts, Statistics Canada has developed, in the context of the activities of the 2021 Census and previous censuses, a collection of short videos. These videos are a reference source for users who are new to census concepts or those who have some experience with these concepts, but may need a refresher or would like to expand their knowledge.

    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Age pyramids
    Data Visualization: 98-504-X2021001
    Description: Age pyramids are dynamic applications that allow users to see the evolution of the age structure of the Canadian population over a given time period and for selected geographies.
    Release date: 2024-06-26
  • 10. Animated Age Pyramids
    Data Visualization: 98-504-X
    Description: Age pyramids are dynamic applications that allow users to see the evolution of the age structure of the Canadian population over a given time period and for selected geographies.
    Release date: 2024-06-26
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  • 1. Most prevalent jobs of young college and CEGEP certificate and diploma graduates by detailed field of study
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400700001
    Description: One of the main investments individuals can make throughout their lives is the decision to pursue a postsecondary education. The purpose of this article is to present results from the 2021 Census of Population on the most prevalent occupations held by graduates of various college and CEGEP certificate and diploma programs who were aged 25 to 34.
    Release date: 2024-07-24
  • 2. COVID-19 mortality among First Nations people and Métis in private dwellings in Canada: An analysis of social determinants of health and health inequalities
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202400100001
    Description: This article provides insights into the rates of COVID-19 mortality among First Nations peoples and Métis living in private dwellings and the social determinants of COVID-19 mortality among these populations using data from the 2016 Canadian Census Health and Environment Cohorts linked to the Canadian Vital Statistics – Death Database from 2016 to 2021.
    Release date: 2024-07-16
  • 3. Study: COVID-19 mortality among First Nations people and Métis in Canada 2020 and 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202419838484
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-07-16
  • 4. Census of Population web pages: Introduction
    Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021031
    Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. This video will provide an overview of the major links and products on the main page that are available to all users.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 5. Census of Population web pages: Profile Part 1, How to find and filter data
    Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021032
    Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain where to find the most popular standard data product of the Census of Population, the 2021 Census Profile, and how to filter the data.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 6. Census of Population web pages: Profile Part 2, Adding geographies and downloading options
    Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021033
    Description: This video is part of a series that is designed to give you a basic understanding of the Census of Population web pages. The purpose of this video is to explain how to add geographies in the 2021 Census Profile and to present the various downloading options to see the data.
    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 7. Census of Population concept videos
    Journals and periodicals: 98-20-0003
    Description: Once every five years, the Census of Population provides a detailed and comprehensive statistical portrait of Canada that is vital to our country. It is the primary source of sociodemographic data for specific population groups such as lone-parent families, Indigenous peoples, immigrants, seniors and language groups.

    In order to help users of census products to better understand the various Census of Population concepts, Statistics Canada has developed, in the context of the activities of the 2021 Census and previous censuses, a collection of short videos. These videos are a reference source for users who are new to census concepts or those who have some experience with these concepts, but may need a refresher or would like to expand their knowledge.

    Release date: 2024-07-10
  • 8. Gender diversity of Canadian postsecondary students, 2021/2022
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024026
    Description: Using data from the Postsecondary Student Information System (PSIS) and the Census of Population, 2021, this infographic provides information on enrolment in Canadian public postsecondary institutions for transgender and non-binary people.
    Release date: 2024-06-25
  • 9. Quality of early-career employment for Indigenous graduates with a bachelor’s degree
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024029
    Description: The infographic uses data from the integrated file of the Postsecondary Student Information System, the 2016 Census, the 2021 Census and the T1 Family File to compare the job quality of Indigenous graduates with a bachelor's degree with that of non-racialized and non-Indigenous graduates two years after graduation. Job quality indicators include employment income, unionization rate, and employer pension plan coverage rate.
    Release date: 2024-06-24
  • 10. South Asian immigration to Canada
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024028
    Description: Using Census data, this infographic provides data trends on the size of the South Asian population, as well admission categories, top source countries and an overview of the historical migration levels of selected South Asian populations.
    Release date: 2024-05-29
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Reference (207) (30 to 40 of 207 results)

  • 31. Visible Minority and Population Group Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021006
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret visible minority and population group 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
  • 32. Ethnic or Cultural Origin Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021008
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret ethnic or cultural origin 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
  • 33. 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
  • 34. Religion Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021016
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret religion 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
  • 35. 2021 Census Postsecondary Research Kit
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-503-X2021004
    Description: The 2021 Census Postsecondary Research Kit has been developed for college, CÉGEP and university students looking to use Census data in their research. It includes an easy-to-use research guide on Census of Population resources and on how the data can be used to answer complex research questions.
    Release date: 2022-09-28
  • 36. 2021 Census Secondary Classroom Kit
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-503-X2021005
    Description: The 2021 Census Secondary Classroom Kit has been developed for use in secondary school classes across the country. It includes classroom-ready activities that will help students gain an understanding of what data the census provides, how to access census data, and how the results can help them to better understand their communities.
    Release date: 2022-09-28
  • 37. 2021 Census Data Quality Guidelines
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-26-0006
    Description:

    These guidelines provide information to help people effectively use and interpret the data quality indicators for the 2021 Census.

    Release date: 2022-09-21
  • 38. Housing Characteristics Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021005
    Description: This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret housing characteristics 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: 2022-09-21
  • 39. Indigenous Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021009
    Description:

    This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret Indigenous peoples 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: 2022-09-21
  • 40. Families, Households and Marital Status Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021002
    Description: This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret family, household and marital status 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: 2022-07-13
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Census Profile

This profile presents information from the 2011 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities, census tracts and health regions. The profile includes characteristics such as population, age, sex, dwellings, families, marital status and language.

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Focusing on a selected geographic area, this product presents data highlights for each of the major releases of the 2011 Census. These data highlights are presented through text, tables and figures. The geographic levels presented in this product include Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations, and census subdivisions with a 2011 Census population greater than or equal to 5,000.

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The Census Dictionary is a reference document which contains detailed definitions of Census of Population concepts, universes, variables, and geographic terms, as well as historical information.