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Labour force activity

Modified on November 14, 2007

Part A - Plain language definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

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). Respondents were classified as Employed, Unemployed, or Not in the labour force. The labour force includes the employed and the unemployed.

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