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- Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400700001Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202400100001Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202419838484Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-07-16
- Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021031Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021032Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021033Description: 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
- Journals and periodicals: 98-20-0003Description: 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 - Table: 98-10-0652-01Geography: Canada, Province or territoryFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 and 2016 censuses — 25% Sample dataVariable 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 pyramidsData Visualization: 98-504-X2021001Description: 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
- Data Visualization: 98-504-XDescription: 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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- Table: 98-10-0486-01Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tractFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Age (15A), Labour force status (8), Gender (3)Description: Data on labour force status by age and gender for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0499-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or working at home, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Language spoken most often at home (11), Place of work status (5B)Description: Data on place of work status by language spoken most often at home for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions, and census subdivisions of work.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0500-01Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tractFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or working at home, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Language spoken most often at home (11), Place of work status (5B)Description: Data on place of work status by language spoken most often at home for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0503-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time arriving at work (16), Commuting duration (7)Description: Data on commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work for the employed labour force 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions of work.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0504-01Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tractFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Main mode of commuting (21), Time arriving at work (16), Commuting duration (7)Description: Data on commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time arriving at work for the employed labour force 15 years and over having a usual place of work, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0505-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census division, Census subdivisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or working at home, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Highest certificate, diploma or degree (16), Gender (3), Place of work status (3)Description: Data on place of work status by highest certificate, diploma or degree and gender for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions of work.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0506-01Geography: Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration, Census tractFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Employed labour force aged 15 years and over having a usual place of work or working at home, in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Highest certificate, diploma or degree (16), Gender (3), Place of work status (3)Description: Data on place of work status by highest certificate, diploma or degree and gender for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over, in private households in census metropolitan areas, tracted census agglomerations and census tracts of work.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0590-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census divisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Population aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable 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
- Table: 98-10-0591-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census divisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Occupation - Minor group - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 (309A), Labour force status (3), Age (5A), Gender (3), Statistics (3), Class of worker including job permanency (16A)Description: Data on class of worker including job permanency by occupation minor group (4-digit code) from the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, labour force status, age and gender, for the labour force aged 15 years and over in private households in Canada, provinces and territories and census divisions.Release date: 2023-11-15
- Table: 98-10-0592-01Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census divisionFrequency: OccasionalUniverse: Labour force aged 15 years and over in private households, 2021 Census — 25% Sample dataVariable list: Industry - Groups - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 (428A), Statistics (3), Labour force status (3), Age (15A), Gender (3), Class of worker (7A)Description: Data on class of worker by industry (4-digit code) from the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017, labour force status, age and gender, for the labour force aged 15 years and over, in private households in Canada, provinces and territories and census divisions.Release date: 2023-11-15
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- Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400700001Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202400100001Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 11-001-X202419838484Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletinRelease date: 2024-07-16
- Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021031Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021032Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 98-20-00032021033Description: 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
- Journals and periodicals: 98-20-0003Description: 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 - Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024026Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024029Description: 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
- Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024028Description: 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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- Notices and consultations: 98-20-00022021001Description:
The report Veterans data in the 2021 Census of Population aims to provide an overview of the data quality assessment activities performed for the 2021 Census data on Canadian military experience, comparability to other sources and recommendations for usage.
Release date: 2022-07-13 - Notices and consultations: 98-20-0002Description:
A trio of technical reports provides an in-depth overview of changes for the 2021 Census questionnaire, explains the conceptual frameworks and definitions used and outlines the related findings from the 2019 Census Test on 'Sex at birth and gender,' 'Ethnic or cultural origins' and 'Minority language educational rights.'
A fourth technical report was added on Veterans data in the 2021 Census to provide an overview of the data quality assessment activities performed on the Canadian military experience.
Release date: 2022-07-13 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012021002Description: This fact sheet provides a concise description of the context and definitions related to a new concept, the gender diversity status of couples. Data and analysis on gender diversity status of couples will be available in the July 13, 2022 census release as part of the theme of families, households and marital status.Release date: 2022-06-14
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012021001Description: This fact sheet provides the context for the addition of the gender question on the 2021 Census, as well as the definitions related to gender and sex at birth. It also explains what gender-related information will be available in the April 27th, 2022 Census release.Release date: 2022-04-06
- Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021001Description:
This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret type of dwelling 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: 2022-03-30 - Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-500-X2021014Description: This reference guide provides information to help users effectively use and interpret age, sex at birth and gender 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: 2022-03-30
- Geographic files and documentation: 92-146-XDescription:
The Census Tract Reference Maps, by Census Metropolitan Areas or Census Agglomerations cover all census metropolitan areas and the census agglomerations in the census tract program. The maps display boundaries and names of census tracts and census subdivisions, designated places and their names, as well as core, secondary core, fringe and rural areas within census metropolitan areas or census agglomerations. Inset maps are available to show detail for the more concentrated areas. The maps also display street network and other visible features such as railroads, rivers and lakes. The maps vary in scale and size. Embedded links enable users to link to respective dissemination area by census tract maps when viewing the maps on the Internet.
A reference guide is available (92-143-G).
Release date: 2022-02-09 - 48. GeoSuiteGeographic files and documentation: 92-150-XDescription:
GeoSuite is a powerful search tool based on Census standard geographic areas. With GeoSuite, users may retrieve and query data, explore the links between geographic areas, obtain information on those areas and output data in tabular format. The information available includes the current census population counts and dwelling counts, representative point coordinates, land area, geographic codes, names and, in some cases, previous Census population counts.
Release date: 2022-02-09 - Geographic files and documentation: 92-151-XDescription:
The Geographic Attribute File contains information at the dissemination block level, based Census standard geographic areas. The data available include population counts, dwelling counts, and land area. In addition, the Geographic Attribute File contains higher level standard geographic codes, names and, where applicable, types and classes. Data for higher level standard geographic areas can be derived by aggregating dissemination block level data. The dissemination area representative point coordinates are also included in the Geographic Attribute File.
Release date: 2022-02-09 - Geographic files and documentation: 92-159-GDescription:
This reference guide is intended for users of the census boundary files. The guide provides an overview of the files, the general methodology used to create them, and important technical information for users.
Release date: 2022-02-09
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