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2006 Census of Canada: Topic-based tabulations
List of subtopics for topic: Ethnic origin and visible minorities
About ethnic origin and visible minoritiy population
Ethnic origin refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the respondent's ancestors.
Visible minority population refers to the visible minority group to which the respondent belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour'.
