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  • 4,381. Population by Religion (29), Showing Age Groups (13) - Canada, provinces and territories, federal electoral districts and enumeration areas Archived
    Table: 97-570-X1991184
    Description:

    This table details population by religion, showing age groups.

    Release date: 1993-06-01
  • 4,382. 1991 Census : Profile of Census Divisions and Subdivisions - Part B Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0170X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part B provides data collected from a 20% sample of households on characteristics such as home language, ethnic origin, place of birth, education, religion, labour force activity, housing costs and income.

    Release date: 1993-06-01
  • 4,383. 1991 Census: Profile of Census Tracts - Part B Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0172X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part B provides data collected from a 20% sample of households on characteristics such as home language, ethnic origin, place of birth, education, religion, labour force activity, housing costs and income.

    Release date: 1993-06-01
  • 4,384. 1991 Census: Profile of Enumeration Areas - Part B Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0174X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part B provides data collected from a 20% sample of households on characteristics such as home language, ethnic origin, place of birth, education, religion, labour force activity, housing costs and income.

    Release date: 1993-06-01
  • 4,385. 1991 Census: Profile of Urban Forward Sortation Areas Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0175X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part A provides basic demographic, mother tongue, dwelling, household and family data collected from all households, that is, on a 100% basis. Part B provides data collected from a 20% sample of households on characteristics such as home language, ethnic origin, place of birth, education, religion, labour force activity, housing costs and income.

    Release date: 1993-06-01
  • 4,386. 1991 Census: Profile of Census Divisions and Subdivisions - Part A Archived
    Table: 95F0168X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part A provides basic demographic, mother tongue, dwelling, household and family data collected from all households, that is, on a 100% basis.

    Release date: 1992-09-15
  • 4,387. 1991 Census: Profile of Census Tracts - Part A Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0171X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part A provides basic demographic, mother tongue, dwelling, household and family data collected from all households, that is, on a 100% basis.

    Release date: 1992-09-15
  • 4,388. 1991 Census: Profile of Enumeration Areas - Part A Archived
    Profile of a community or region: 95F0173X
    Description:

    The "Profiles" series provides a statistical overview of various census geographic areas. Part A provides basic demographic, mother tongue, dwelling, household and family data collected from all households, that is, on a 100% basis.

    Release date: 1992-09-15
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  • 61. Selected characteristics among the school age population
    Table: 37-10-0269-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of the school age population (ages 5 to 24), by selected characteristics, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.
    Release date: 2024-10-22
  • 62. Immigrants and non-permanent residents among the school age population
    Table: 37-10-0269-02
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of immigrants and non-permanent residents among the school-age population (ages 5 to 25), Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.
    Release date: 2024-10-22
  • 63. Visible minorities among the school age population
    Table: 37-10-0269-03
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of visible minorities, among the school-age population (ages 5 to 24), Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.
    Release date: 2024-10-22
  • 64. Proportion of the school age population with non-official home language
    Table: 37-10-0269-04
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of the school age-population (aged 5 to 24) with non-official home language, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.
    Release date: 2024-10-22
  • 65. Proportion of the school age population with Indigenous identity
    Table: 37-10-0269-05
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory, Census metropolitan area, Census agglomeration
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Proportion of the school-age population (ages 5 to 24) with Indigenous identity, Canada, provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations.
    Release date: 2024-10-22
  • 66. Number of enterprises in Canada, by geography and visible minority status of owner
    Table: 33-10-0838-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Annual counts of enterprises by visible minority status of owner (South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, etc.) for Canada, provinces and the territories.
    Release date: 2024-09-10
  • 67. Number of enterprises in Canada, by geography and age of owner
    Table: 33-10-0839-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Annual counts of enterprises by age of owner (younger than 30 years, 30 to 39 years, 40 to 49 years, etc.) for Canada, provinces and the territories.
    Release date: 2024-09-10
  • 68. Number of enterprises in Canada, by geography and immigrant status of owner
    Table: 33-10-0840-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Annual counts of enterprises by immigrant status of owner (admitted less than 5 years ago, admitted 5 to 9 years ago, etc.) for Canada, provinces and the territories.
    Release date: 2024-09-10
  • 69. Number of enterprises in Canada, by geography and Indigenous group of owner
    Table: 33-10-0841-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Annual counts of enterprises by Indigenous group (Indigenous, Non-Indigenous) of owner for Canada, provinces and the territories.
    Release date: 2024-09-10
  • 70. Number of enterprises in Canada, by geography and gender of owner
    Table: 33-10-0842-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: Annual counts of enterprises by gender (men+, women+) of owner for Canada, provinces and the territories.
    Release date: 2024-09-10
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Analysis (680) (0 to 10 of 680 results)

  • 1. Study: Portrait of the Latin American populations in Canada
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202618041415
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2026-06-29
  • 2. Portrait of the Latin American Populations in Canada: Diversity and Socioeconomic Outcomes
    Articles and reports: 89-657-X2026006
    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.
    Release date: 2026-06-29
  • 3. Labour market outcome indicators of postsecondary graduates, 2010 to 2022
    Articles and reports: 37-20-00012026001
    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.
    Release date: 2026-06-24
  • 4. Silent speakers of Indigenous languages in Canada: A socio-demographic and geographic analysis
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022026001
    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.
    Release date: 2026-06-18
  • 5. The use of Indigenous languages in urban areas in Canada
    Articles and reports: 41-20-00022026002
    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.
    Release date: 2026-06-18
  • 6. Study: Portrait of the Filipino Populations in Canada
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202615341355
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2026-06-02
  • 7. Portrait of the Filipino populations in Canada: A Sociodemographic and Socioeconomic Analysis
    Articles and reports: 89-657-X2026005
    Description: The focus of this portrait is the analysis of the sociodemographic and socioeconomic outcomes of the Filipino 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, and the 2026 Labour Force Survey. An intersectional approach is used to explore the relationships between multiple diversity measures.
    Release date: 2026-06-02
  • 8. Occupational match and economic outcomes of recent immigrants: A broad assessment
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202600500004
    Description: This article provides a broad assessment of occupational match and associated earnings outcomes among immigrants admitted to Canada from 2010 to 2020. Using linked data from the Longitudinal Immigration Database and the 2021 Census, the study examines the extent to which recent immigrants work in occupations aligned with their intended occupation at admission, identifies the characteristics associated with occupational match, and analyzes the earnings implications of matching versus not matching into intended occupations.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 9. Study: Millennials in the housing market
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202612641351
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2026-05-06
  • 10. Response mobility to Indigenous identification questions in Canada, 2016 to 2021
    Articles and reports: 75-006-X202600200005
    Description: Response mobility in the Indigenous population of Canada refers to responses changing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous identity categories from one census cycle to the next. This study uses linked data from the Census of Population to examine how response mobility affected the size and composition of the Indigenous identity population from 2016 to 2021, as well as how these changes varied by province or territory. The impacts of response mobility on demographic and socioeconomic trends of Indigenous peoples are also explored.
    Release date: 2026-04-09
Reference (282)

Reference (282) (20 to 30 of 282 results)

  • 21. Census Subdivision Boundary File, Reference Guide
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-162-G
    Description: This reference guide is intended for users of the Census Subdivisions Boundary File. The guide provides an overview of the file, the general methodology used to create it, and important technical information for users.
    Release date: 2025-06-18
  • 22. Census Subdivision Boundary File
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-162-X
    Description: The Census Subdivision Boundary File contains the boundaries of all census subdivisions which combined cover all of Canada. A census subdivision is a municipality or an area treated as an equivalent to a municipality for statistical purposes (for example, unorganized territories). The file provides a framework for mapping and spatial analysis using commercially available geographic information systems (GIS) or other mapping software.

    The Census Subdivision Boundary File is portrayed in Lambert conformal conic projection and is based on the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83). A reference guide is available (92-162-G).

    Release date: 2025-06-18
  • 23. Road Network File
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-500-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This geographical file represents Canada's national road network, containing information such as street names, types, directions and address ranges.

    A reference guide is available (Road Network File, Reference Guide, 92-500-G).
    Release date: 2025-06-18
  • 24. Interim List of Changes to Municipal Boundaries, Status, and Names
    Notices and consultations: 92F0009X
    Description: This report provides a summary of changes to municipal boundaries, status and names. The list is usually produced on an annual basis for changes that occurred during the previous year. A five year list is produced on Census of population years.
    Release date: 2025-06-18
  • 25. The Canadian Index of Social Resilience and the Canadian Index of Social Vulnerability: User Guide
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 45-20-00012025002
    Description: The Canadian Index of Social Resilience (CISR) and the Canadian Index of Social Vulnerability (CISV) were created to provide area-based information on resilience and vulnerability to natural hazards and disasters across Canada. The user guide explains how the CISR and CISV were developed and how to use them. The indexes can be used to better understand areas which may experience the largest disproportional social impacts from natural hazards.
    Release date: 2025-05-27
  • 26. Table builder: Part 1, Introduction to census data and tables
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021034
    Description: The purpose of this series of videos is to provide you with a good understanding of data table building concepts and to present you with some of the data table key components that might come into play when analysing data. This video will introduce you to census data and census data tables.
    Release date: 2025-05-07
  • 27. Table builder: Part 2, Data requirements
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021035
    Description: The purpose of this series of videos is to provide you with a good understanding of data table building concepts and to present you with some of the data table key components that might come into play when analyzing data. This video will explain the data requirements for creating a table with census data.
    Release date: 2025-05-07
  • 28. Table builder: Part 3, Focus and population of interest
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021036
    Description: The purpose of this series of videos is to provide you with a good understanding of data table building concepts and to present you with some of the data table key components that might come into play when analyzing data. This video will provide you with a deeper understanding of census focuses and populations of interest.
    Release date: 2025-05-07
  • 29. Table builder: Part 4, Variables and dimensions
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021037
    Description: The purpose of this series of videos is to provide you with a good understanding of data table building concepts and to present you with some of the data table key components that might come into play when analyzing data. This video will explore the variables and dimensions that are associated with different focuses and populations of interest.
    Release date: 2025-05-07
  • 30. Table builder: Part 5, Geography
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00032021040
    Description: The purpose of this series of videos is to provide you with a good understanding of data table building concepts and to present you with some of the data table key components that might come into play when analyzing data. This video will explore census geographies and show you how to use them when building a table.
    Release date: 2025-05-07

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