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Canadian Social Trends Number 89
An exploration of cultural activities of Métis in Canada
by Mohan B. Kumar and Teresa Janz
Release date: April 20, 2010
Métis peoples make up one third of the Aboriginal population in Canada (about 390,000 people in 2006). Using the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (15 and older) and Métis Supplement, this article explores various cultural activities of the Métis population. More specifically it considers involvement in traditional activities such as: arts and crafts, hunting, fishing, trapping, and gathering wild vegetation. It also explores Aboriginal language use, involvement in Métis-specific organizations, and spiritual and religious practices. Findings are presented by sex, age, and region.
A portrait of couples in mixed unions
by Anne Milan, Hélène Maheux and Tina Chui
Release date: April 20, 2010
As Canada’s population continues to become ethnoculturally diverse, there is greater opportunity for individuals to form conjugal relationships with someone from a different ethnocultural background. In this study, a mixed union, either marital or common-law, is based on one of two criteria: either one member of a couple belongs to a visible minority group and the other does not; or the couple belongs to different visible minority groups. Using data primarily from the 2006 Census of Population, this study examines the socio-demographic characteristics of mixed union couples in Canada. Studying mixed unions is important not only because these relationships reflect another aspect of the diversity of families today, but also for their implications in terms of social inclusion and identification with one or more visible minority groups, particularly for subsequent generations.
Living with disability series
Life satisfaction of working-age women with disabilities
by Susan Crompton
Release date: March 8, 2010
Quality of life for persons with disabilities is influenced by many factors that may often interact in subtle ways. This article identifies some of the elements that are associated with a greater life satisfaction among women with disabilities aged 25 to 54 across three main dimensions: daily activities; quality of relationships with family and friends; and health.
Precautions taken to avoid victimization: A gender perspective
by Leslie-Anne Keown
Release date: March 8, 2010
This article uses the 2004 General Social Survey on criminal victimization to explore how men and women of the core working age population (25 to 54 years) living in Census Metropolitan Areas differ in the precautions taken to avoid victimization. The results indicate that though men and women do not differ substantially in the amount of crime they perceive around them – they do differ in the precautions taken to avoid victimization. This difference remains unchanged even when other factors like fear of crime, income, age, and victimization experiences are taken into account.
The Census and the evolution of gender roles in early 20th century Canada
by Derrick Thomas
Release date: March 8, 2010
This article examines some of the ways in which gender roles changed over the first half of the 20th century. More specifically, it considers how the Census’s conducted between 1911 and 1951 reflected the social conventions of the time with respect to gender. It also documents how the Census ultimately adapted to changes and depicted the evolving reality.
Social fact sheet
Release date: March 8, 2010
This Social Fact Sheet provides data on demographics, health, education and religion for women and men.
Economic fact sheet
Release date: March 8, 2010
This Economic Fact Sheet provides data on the labour market, hourly wages, pension coverage and registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) for women and men.
Caring for a parent who lives far away: The consequences
by Mireille Vézina and Martin Turcotte
Release date: January 26, 2010
As our population ages, more and more people are required to provide care or assistance to an elderly parent. In 2007, about one in five caregivers lived more than one hour away from the parent they were assisting. This study provides a profile of caregivers according to whether they lived at varying distances from the parent to whom they were providing care. Information is provided about the socio-economic characteristics of caregivers, the types and frequency of care provided, the use of additional sources of assistance, etc. The primary focus is on the financial, social and work consequences associated with assisting a parent who lives far from a caregiver's place of residence.
Retail and customer service in French
by Martin Turcotte
Release date: January 26, 2010
This article looks at the prevalence of French-language knowledge among sales and service workers (salespersons, food servers, cashiers). Information is also provided regarding their use of French at work. There is a special focus on the metropolitan areas of Ottawa-Gatineau, Moncton, Greater Sudbury and Montréal.
