Labour force activity refers to the labour market activity of the population 15 years of age and over in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006).

Class of worker classifies persons who reported a job into the following categories: wage earners, self-employed and unpaid family workers.

Industry refers to the general nature of the business carried out in the establishment where the person worked.

Occupation refers to the kind of work done by persons aged 15 and over. Occupation is based on the type of job the person holds and the description of his or her duties.

Unpaid work refers to the unpaid work of the Canadian workforce, including unpaid household work, unpaid child care, and unpaid senior care.