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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (688), Mother tongue (4), Age Groups (8D) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details selected demographic, cultural, educational, labour force and income characteristics , mother tongue , age groups and sex for the population in Halifax
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 1 = 24.9 %
Selected demographic, cultural, educational, labour force and income characteristics (688) Mother tongue (4)
Total population in private households by mother tongueFootnote 2 English French English and French
Total population in private households by age group 384,545 351,385 10,165 555
0 to 4 years 19,930 18,725 265 110
5 to 9 years 19,150 18,030 370 0
10 to 14 years 20,410 19,295 250 55
15 to 19 years 23,705 21,875 525 55
20 to 24 years 31,075 28,160 425 20
25 to 29 years 28,090 25,155 715 50
30 to 34 years 25,795 23,030 935 50
35 to 39 years 26,355 23,580 780 0
40 to 44 years 27,580 24,810 835 0
45 to 49 years 32,945 30,050 930 30
50 to 54 years 31,375 28,885 1,030 20
55 to 59 years 26,900 24,770 730 40
60 to 64 years 23,655 21,765 720 0
65 to 69 years 16,685 15,180 630 0
70 to 74 years 11,560 10,340 425 0
75 to 79 years 8,835 7,990 335 25
80 to 84 years 6,260 5,785 190 0
85 years and over 4,235 3,950 70 0
Median ageFootnote 3 39.6 39.6 44.9 26.4
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by marital statusFootnote 4 325,050 295,340 9,280 375
Married or living with a common-law partner 185,085 166,580 6,000 175
Married (and not separated) 151,225 135,335 4,495 135
Living common law 33,860 31,245 1,505 0
Not married and not living with a common-law partner 139,965 128,755 3,280 200
Single (never legally married) 96,875 89,105 1,945 165
Separated 9,315 8,645 270 0
Divorced 19,335 17,855 610 0
Widowed 14,440 13,150 460 25
Total population in private households by first official language spoken 384,540 351,390 10,165 555
English 372,990 351,355 680 440
French 9,760 0 9,490 55
English and French 885 0 0 55
Neither English nor French 910 0 0 0
Total population by knowledge of official languagesFootnote 5 384,545 351,385 10,165 555
English only 336,495 316,830 680 95
French only 310 0 225 0
English and French 46,740 34,455 9,265 455
Neither English nor French 995 60 0 0
Total population in private households by language spoken most often at home 384,540 351,390 10,165 555
Single responses 381,075 350,185 10,010 500
English 365,215 349,100 6,720 440
French 3,680 300 3,190 60
Non-official languages 12,180 785 95 0
Selected Aboriginal languagesFootnote 6 0 0 0 0
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Selected non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 7 10,595 655 80 0
Arabic 3,095 375 75 0
Bengali 235 0 0 0
Cantonese 375 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,365 20 0 0
Creoles 0 0 0 0
Dutch 55 0 0 0
German 260 0 0 0
Greek 145 0 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0
Hindi 175 0 0 0
Hungarian 35 0 0 0
Italian 160 0 0 0
Korean 655 0 0 0
Mandarin 600 25 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 235 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 880 70 0 0
Polish 185 0 0 0
Portuguese 45 0 0 0
Romanian 50 0 0 0
Russian 430 0 0 0
Serbian 45 0 0 0
Spanish 725 25 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 245 0 0 0
Tamil 120 0 0 0
Ukrainian 20 0 0 0
Urdu 230 0 0 0
Vietnamese 215 30 0 0
Other languagesFootnote 8 1,580 130 0 0
Multiple responses 3,465 1,205 155 55
English and French 185 35 95 55
English and non-official language 3,220 1,160 35 0
French and non-official language 35 0 25 0
English, French and non-official language 25 0 0 0
Total population in private households by other language spoken regularly at home 384,545 351,385 10,165 555
None 360,470 343,720 5,205 275
English 8,055 665 1,925 45
French 7,795 4,625 2,895 200
Non-official language 7,700 2,305 105 0
Aboriginal 60 30 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 7,635 2,275 105 0
English and French 160 0 0 0
English and non-official language 145 0 15 0
French and non-official language 205 80 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population in private households by non-official languages spokenFootnote 9 32,040 9,455 725 75
Aboriginal languages 115 40 0 0
Algonquin 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0
Cree languagesFootnote 10 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 100 30 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0
Other Aboriginal languagesFootnote 11 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 31,930 9,425 725 80
Italian 1,045 345 50 0
Portuguese 360 120 0 0
Romanian 160 20 0 0
Spanish 4,025 2,265 265 0
Dutch 665 215 0 0
Flemish 40 0 0 0
German 2,815 1,335 35 0
Yiddish 50 30 0 0
Danish 130 45 0 0
Norwegian 230 95 0 0
Swedish 100 25 0 0
Afrikaans 155 95 0 0
Gaelic languages 285 215 0 0
Bosnian 85 15 0 0
Bulgarian 65 30 0 0
Croatian 205 50 0 0
Czech 135 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0
Polish 625 105 0 0
Russian 1,165 185 0 0
Serbian 85 0 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 110 0 0 0
Slovak 50 0 0 0
Slovenian 25 0 0 0
Ukrainian 225 35 0 0
Latvian 15 0 0 0
Lithuanian 45 0 0 0
Greek 675 230 0 0
Armenian 95 0 0 0
Albanian 50 0 0 0
Estonian 40 0 0 0
Finnish 35 0 0 0
Hungarian 220 35 0 0
Turkish 330 25 0 0
Berber languages (Kabyle) 0 0 0 0
Oromo 65 0 0 0
Somali 100 0 0 0
Amharic 215 40 0 0
Arabic 6,945 1,460 200 0
Hebrew 395 100 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 35 0 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0
Bengali 410 50 0 0
Gujarati 35 0 0 0
Hindi 995 240 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0
Marathi 50 30 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 720 170 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 135 0 0 0
Urdu 510 105 0 0
Nepali 220 15 0 0
Kurdish 45 0 0 0
Pashto 90 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,300 165 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 40 0 0 0
Kannada 75 40 0 0
Malayalam 135 20 0 0
Tamil 315 45 0 0
Telugu 115 15 0 0
Japanese 440 255 0 0
Korean 940 110 0 0
Cantonese 750 140 0 0
Fukien 95 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 1,185 160 0 0
Taiwanese 140 0 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,955 120 40 0
Lao 0 0 0 0
Thai 15 0 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 395 55 0 0
Bisayan languages 125 0 0 0
Ilocano 35 0 0 0
Malay 90 0 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,130 320 0 0
Akan (Twi) 60 0 0 0
Lingala 30 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0
Rwanda (Kinyarwanda) 0 0 0 0
Swahili 215 75 20 0
Bantu languages, n.i.e. 205 20 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 80 45 0 0
African languages, n.i.e. 40 0 0 0
Creoles 120 60 30 0
Other non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 12 1,270 725 35 0
Total - Mobility status 1 year agoFootnote 13 380,655 347,730 10,120 505
Non-movers 326,700 300,670 8,500 405
Movers 53,955 47,060 1,615 95
Non-migrants 38,000 34,480 985 85
Migrants 15,955 12,575 635 0
Internal migrants 12,345 10,985 535 0
Intraprovincial migrants 4,460 4,145 100 0
Interprovincial migrants 7,890 6,840 435 0
External migrants 3,610 1,590 95 0
Total - Mobility status 5 years agoFootnote 14 364,610 332,660 9,905 445
Non-movers 217,435 203,090 5,625 285
Movers 147,175 129,575 4,280 160
Non-migrants 93,040 86,310 2,095 95
Migrants 54,135 43,265 2,190 65
Internal migrants 41,815 38,080 1,885 65
Intraprovincial migrants 14,190 13,440 350 0
Interprovincial migrants 27,620 24,640 1,535 50
External migrants 12,320 5,185 300 0
Total population by citizenshipFootnote 15 384,545 351,385 10,170 555
Canadian citizens 369,370 346,135 9,865 530
Canadian citizens only 362,685 342,130 9,735 530
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country 6,690 4,005 130 0
Not Canadian citizensFootnote 16 15,170 5,255 300 0
Total population in private households by immigrant status and selected places of birthFootnote 17 384,545 351,385 10,165 555
Non-immigrantsFootnote 18 348,545 335,505 9,500 530
Born in province of residence 255,755 249,700 3,675 385
Born outside province of residence 92,790 85,810 5,825 145
ImmigrantsFootnote 19 31,260 14,440 615 25
Americas 5,425 4,170 75 0
United States 3,555 3,380 45 0
Jamaica 80 65 0 0
Guyana 130 130 0 0
Haiti 40 0 0 0
Mexico 130 15 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 150 155 0 0
Colombia 255 0 0 0
El Salvador 40 0 0 0
Peru 90 0 0 0
Chile 45 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 905 395 0 0
Europe 11,600 7,425 255 0
United KingdomFootnote 20 6,190 6,095 0 0
Italy 410 45 0 0
Germany 970 375 20 0
Poland 465 35 0 0
Portugal 95 15 0 0
Netherlands 480 135 0 0
France 230 50 175 0
Romania 140 0 0 0
Russian Federation 430 95 0 0
Greece 300 0 0 0
Ukraine 190 0 0 0
Croatia 145 0 0 0
Hungary 125 0 0 0
Bosnia and Herzegovina 155 0 0 0
Serbia 30 0 0 0
Ireland, Republic of 355 350 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 890 160 45 0
Africa 2,365 810 170 0
Morocco 55 0 0 0
Algeria 0 0 0 0
Egypt 530 115 15 0
South Africa, Republic of 230 185 0 0
Nigeria 205 155 0 0
Ethiopia 145 0 0 0
Kenya 90 35 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 1,100 315 120 0
Asia 11,620 1,800 115 0
India 1,190 310 0 0
ChinaFootnote 21 1,325 210 0 0
Philippines 985 325 0 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 260 60 0 0
Viet NamFootnote 22 385 0 0 0
Pakistan 310 40 0 0
Sri Lanka 140 15 0 0
IranFootnote 23 880 120 0 0
Korea, SouthFootnote 24 530 25 0 0
Lebanon 1,375 130 115 0
Taiwan 395 0 0 0
Iraq 390 0 0 0
Bangladesh 205 30 0 0
Afghanistan 260 0 0 0
Japan 115 0 0 0
Turkey 165 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 2,725 470 0 0
Oceania and otherFootnote 25 250 240 0 0
Fiji 0 0 0 0
Other places of birthFootnote 26 240 230 0 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 27 4,740 1,435 55 0
Total recent immigrant population in private households by selected places of birthFootnote 28 8,300 2,635 225 0
Americas 1,110 645 0 0
United States 540 505 0 0
Mexico 55 0 0 0
Cuba 110 0 0 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0
Jamaica 0 0 0 0
Brazil 0 0 0 0
Colombia 140 0 0 0
Guyana 0 0 0 0
Peru 0 0 0 0
VenezuelaFootnote 29 35 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 180 105 0 0
Europe 1,605 1,025 65 0
France 50 0 45 0
Germany 75 0 0 0
Poland 30 0 0 0
Romania 25 0 0 0
MoldovaFootnote 30 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation 185 30 0 0
Ukraine 65 0 0 0
United KingdomFootnote 31 900 885 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 275 90 20 0
Africa 865 280 85 0
Nigeria 65 55 0 0
Ethiopia 0 0 0 0
Mauritius 0 0 0 0
Somalia 0 0 0 0
Algeria 0 0 0 0
Egypt 250 55 0 0
Morocco 35 0 0 0
Tunisia 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 0 0 0 0
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the 30 0 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 30 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 445 145 65 0
Asia 4,670 645 70 0
Philippines 625 185 0 0
ChinaFootnote 32 530 95 0 0
India 435 90 0 0
Pakistan 45 0 0 0
IranFootnote 33 630 95 0 0
Korea, SouthFootnote 34 225 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 80 0 0 0
Iraq 205 0 0 0
Bangladesh 180 30 0 0
Lebanon 190 30 70 0
Viet NamFootnote 35 45 0 0 0
Taiwan 225 0 0 0
Afghanistan 35 0 0 0
Japan 50 0 0 0
Turkey 60 0 0 0
Israel 70 0 0 0
Nepal 55 0 0 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 30 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 50 30 0 0
Saudi Arabia 110 0 0 0
SyriaFootnote 36 55 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 750 60 0 0
Oceania and otherFootnote 37 50 50 0 0
Total population in private households by immigrant status and period of immigrationFootnote 38 384,540 351,390 10,170 550
Non-immigrantsFootnote 39 348,545 335,510 9,500 530
ImmigrantsFootnote 40 31,260 14,440 615 20
Before 1971 6,775 4,525 70 0
1971 to 1980 4,345 2,685 90 0
1981 to 1990 3,340 1,725 55 0
1991 to 2000 4,950 1,515 95 0
2001 to 2011Footnote 41 11,850 3,985 305 0
2001 to 2005 3,550 1,350 80 0
2006 to 2011Footnote 42 8,305 2,640 225 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 43 4,735 1,440 55 0
Total population in private households by generation statusFootnote 44 384,540 351,390 10,170 550
First generationFootnote 45 37,660 17,415 715 25
Second generationFootnote 46 34,910 31,610 605 125
Third generation or moreFootnote 47 311,970 302,360 8,850 405
Total population in private households by Aboriginal identity 384,540 351,385 10,170 555
Aboriginal identityFootnote 48 9,655 9,155 395 0
First Nations (North American Indian) single identityFootnote 49 5,830 5,610 125 0
Métis single identity 3,095 2,830 260 0
Inuk (Inuit) single identity 270 260 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal identitiesFootnote 50 65 65 0 0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhereFootnote 51 395 395 0 0
Non-Aboriginal identity 374,885 342,230 9,775 535
Total population in private households by Registered or Treaty Indian statusFootnote 52 384,540 351,390 10,170 555
Registered or Treaty IndianFootnote 53 2,245 2,120 45 0
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 382,295 349,265 10,120 555
Total population aged 15 years and over by labour force statusFootnote 54 325,050 295,340 9,280 375
In the labour force 224,590 205,235 6,520 245
Employed 208,355 190,480 6,215 235
Unemployed 16,235 14,760 310 0
Not in the labour force 100,455 90,100 2,765 125
Participation rate 69.1 69.5 70.3 65.3
Employment rate 64.1 64.5 67.0 62.7
Unemployment rate 7.2 7.2 4.8 0.0
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker 224,595 205,240 6,515 245
Class of Worker - Not applicableFootnote 55 3,320 2,815 60 0
All Classes of WorkerFootnote 56 221,270 202,425 6,455 245
Employee 203,015 186,505 5,980 225
Self-employed 18,260 15,925 475 0
Self-employed (incorporated) 6,420 5,540 155 0
Without paid help 2,405 2,085 55 0
With paid help 4,015 3,460 100 0
Self-employed (unincorporated) 11,380 10,045 300 0
Without paid help 8,325 7,450 200 0
With paid help 3,060 2,590 105 0
Unpaid family worker 450 340 0 0
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 224,595 205,240 6,520 245
Occupation - Not applicableFootnote 57 3,320 2,815 60 0
All occupationsFootnote 58 221,275 202,425 6,460 250
0 Management occupations 24,465 22,185 690 0
00 Senior management occupations 2,135 1,900 70 0
01-05 Specialized middle management occupations 10,625 9,815 360 0
06 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services 8,540 7,585 170 0
07-09 Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities 3,160 2,890 90 0
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 38,150 35,030 1,180 60
11 Professional occupations in business and finance 7,525 6,820 190 0
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations 13,310 12,270 455 0
13 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 2,530 2,270 130 0
14 Office support occupations 10,435 9,630 290 0
15 Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 4,345 4,050 120 0
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 17,380 15,265 670 0
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 9,180 7,820 300 0
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 8,205 7,450 370 0
3 Health occupations 16,015 14,655 385 0
30 Professional occupations in nursing 4,600 4,385 55 0
31 Professional occupations in health (except nursing) 4,255 3,615 150 0
32 Technical occupations in health 4,450 4,150 120 0
34 Assisting occupations in support of health services 2,705 2,500 55 0
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 31,270 27,755 1,345 50
40 Professional occupations in education services 10,055 8,645 450 0
41 Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services 6,505 5,900 150 0
42 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 4,850 4,375 105 0
43 Occupations in front-line public protection services 5,970 5,340 535 0
44 Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations 3,890 3,495 110 0
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 6,605 6,125 180 0
51 Professional occupations in art and culture 2,705 2,470 85 0
52 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 3,900 3,655 95 0
6 Sales and service occupations 55,330 51,160 1,305 60
62 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations 5,085 4,835 155 0
63 Service supervisors and specialized service occupations 6,740 5,990 125 0
64 Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade 11,075 10,250 310 0
65 Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations 13,320 12,280 350 0
66 Sales support occupations 7,365 6,955 125 0
67 Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c. 11,740 10,850 240 0
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 25,990 24,510 600 0
72 Industrial, electrical and construction trades 10,455 9,925 250 0
73 Maintenance and equipment operation trades 4,625 4,375 120 0
74 Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers 3,015 2,835 95 0
75 Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations 6,185 5,720 120 0
76 Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations 1,715 1,650 20 0
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 2,190 2,100 20 0
82 Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production 810 765 0 0
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production 320 305 0 0
86 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 1,055 1,035 0 0
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 3,885 3,645 90 0
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators 985 910 0 0
94 Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers 1,040 1,000 0 0
95 Assemblers in manufacturing 995 920 25 0
96 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 860 820 0 0
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007Footnote 59 224,595 205,240 6,515 250
Industry - not applicableFootnote 60 3,320 2,810 60 0
All industriesFootnote 61 221,275 202,425 6,460 250
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 1,110 1,035 0 0
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 1,035 990 25 0
22 Utilities 1,330 1,240 20 0
23 Construction 13,215 12,345 360 0
31-33 Manufacturing 10,285 9,525 190 0
41 Wholesale trade 8,110 7,660 240 0
44-45 Retail trade 26,175 24,510 440 30
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 9,625 8,835 275 0
51 Information and cultural industries 6,450 6,020 145 0
52 Finance and insurance 10,235 9,385 300 0
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 4,270 3,840 150 0
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 15,495 13,795 425 0
55 Management of companies and enterprises 140 135 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 11,735 10,855 320 0
61 Educational services 18,365 16,220 670 0
62 Health care and social assistance 26,420 24,360 550 40
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 4,550 4,285 110 0
72 Accommodation and food services 15,170 13,470 230 0
81 Other services (except public administration) 9,155 8,265 240 0
91 Public administration 28,395 25,650 1,750 25
Total employed population 15 years and over by place of work statusFootnote 62 208,360 190,480 6,210 230
Usual place of work 173,965 159,225 5,165 200
Work in CSD of residence 166,955 152,680 5,010 190
Work in a different CSD in CD of residence 155 135 0 0
Work in a different CSD and CD in province of residence 5,105 4,805 75 0
Work in a different province 1,750 1,600 65 0
Worked at home 11,615 10,395 320 0
Worked outside Canada 785 615 35 0
No fixed workplace address 21,990 20,240 695 0
Total employed population aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address by mode of transportationFootnote 63 195,960 179,465 5,855 215
Car, truck or van - as a driver 134,540 124,150 4,145 95
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 15,495 14,355 370 25
Public transit 24,440 21,640 710 0
Walked 16,705 14,975 470 80
Bicycle 2,210 1,995 70 0
Other methods 2,575 2,350 85 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by language used most often at workFootnote 64 239,805 219,195 7,050 270
English 236,535 217,980 6,100 250
French 1,450 670 685 0
Non-official language 740 105 0 0
Aboriginal 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 740 105 0 0
English and French 655 290 265 0
English and non-official language 365 145 0 0
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 40 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by other language used regularly at workFootnote 65 239,800 219,190 7,050 265
None 230,015 214,160 3,900 175
English 1,330 560 420 0
French 6,895 3,925 2,670 80
Non-official language 1,380 455 30 0
Aboriginal 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 1,365 445 30 0
English and French 20 0 0 0
English and non-official language 20 0 0 0
French and non-official language 150 80 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 66 325,050 295,340 9,280 375
No certificate, diploma or degree 52,125 48,905 1,145 50
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 67 78,375 71,845 2,180 105
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 68 194,550 174,600 5,955 215
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 69 31,980 29,805 1,025 20
Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)Footnote 70 18,920 17,735 610 0
Registered Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 71 13,060 12,075 415 0
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 61,575 57,270 1,955 60
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 72 13,355 11,595 485 0
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 87,650 75,925 2,495 100
Bachelor's degree 57,195 50,900 1,560 55
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 6,980 5,970 185 0
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 2,670 1,975 105 0
Master's degree 17,285 14,495 525 0
Earned doctorateFootnote 73 3,515 2,590 120 0
Total population aged 15 years and over with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011Footnote 74 194,550 174,595 5,955 215
Education 13,595 12,410 505 0
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 6,200 5,660 180 0
Humanities 10,905 9,820 285 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 18,950 17,085 505 25
Business, management and public administration 46,270 41,945 1,290 55
Physical and life sciences and technologies 9,425 8,045 280 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 9,215 7,970 290 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 38,160 33,765 1,345 15
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,955 1,750 40 0
Health and related fieldsFootnote 75 27,490 24,795 785 40
Personal, protective and transportation services 12,360 11,325 455 0
Other fields of studyFootnote 76 30 25 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by location of studyFootnote 77 194,555 174,595 5,960 215
Inside Canada 178,900 166,525 5,680 190
Newfoundland and Labrador 6,090 5,950 60 0
Prince Edward Island 2,345 2,245 65 0
Nova Scotia 138,985 130,790 3,115 150
New Brunswick 7,250 6,475 600 0
Quebec 3,120 1,940 935 0
Ontario 14,185 12,765 675 0
Manitoba 750 660 30 0
Saskatchewan 625 595 20 0
Alberta 2,935 2,745 80 0
British Columbia 2,595 2,345 105 0
Yukon 0 0 0 0
Northwest Territories 0 0 0 0
Nunavut 0 0 0 0
Outside Canada 15,650 8,075 280 0
Total population in private households by visible minority 384,540 351,385 10,165 555
Total visible minority populationFootnote 78 35,040 19,645 420 60
South AsianFootnote 79 3,995 1,650 0 0
Chinese 4,620 1,395 55 0
Black 13,785 12,670 235 0
Filipino 1,320 530 0 0
Latin American 1,030 145 0 0
Arab 5,525 1,490 90 0
Southeast AsianFootnote 80 900 325 0 0
West AsianFootnote 81 1,210 200 0 0
Korean 845 85 0 0
Japanese 290 160 0 0
Visible minority, n.i.e.Footnote 82 440 355 0 0
Multiple visible minoritiesFootnote 83 1,090 635 20 0
Not a visible minorityFootnote 84 349,505 331,740 9,745 495
Total population in private households by selected ethnic origins (single and multiple responses)Footnote 85 384,540 351,385 10,165 550
Total population - Single responsesFootnote 86 180,950 156,900 4,985 195
Total population - Multiple responsesFootnote 87 203,595 194,485 5,180 360
Canadian - Total responses 141,315 136,415 4,245 135
Canadian - Single responses 72,685 70,980 1,520 60
Canadian - Multiple responses 68,630 65,440 2,725 80
English - Total responses 122,510 121,435 695 245
English - Single responses 27,265 27,225 25 0
English - Multiple responses 95,250 94,205 670 245
French - Total responses 63,185 55,820 6,830 295
French - Single responses 7,445 5,035 2,380 20
French - Multiple responses 55,740 50,785 4,445 270
Scottish - Total responses 109,585 108,695 600 105
Scottish - Single responses 18,105 18,025 0 0
Scottish - Multiple responses 91,480 90,670 560 80
Irish - Total responses 93,460 92,385 815 80
Irish - Single responses 12,180 12,105 40 0
Irish - Multiple responses 81,275 80,280 775 65
German - Total responses 43,715 42,220 240 100
German - Single responses 5,270 4,570 0 0
German - Multiple responses 38,445 37,650 230 100
Italian - Total responses 6,705 5,850 200 0
Italian - Single responses 1,295 750 0 0
Italian - Multiple responses 5,405 5,095 190 0
Chinese - Total responses 5,375 1,870 60 0
Chinese - Single responses 3,770 755 0 0
Chinese - Multiple responses 1,610 1,115 55 0
First Nations (North American Indian) - Total responses 14,115 13,350 645 0
First Nations (North American Indian) - Single responses 1,475 1,360 60 0
First Nations (North American Indian) - Multiple responses 12,640 11,990 585 0
Ukrainian - Total responses 4,475 4,135 25 0
Ukrainian - Single responses 600 470 0 0
Ukrainian - Multiple responses 3,875 3,665 25 0
East Indian - Total responses 3,585 2,025 0 0
East Indian - Single responses 2,280 880 0 0
East Indian - Multiple responses 1,305 1,140 0 0
Dutch - Total responses 13,340 12,755 35 0
Dutch - Single responses 1,640 1,305 0 0
Dutch - Multiple responses 11,695 11,450 35 0
Polish - Total responses 4,945 4,200 60 0
Polish - Single responses 850 400 0 0
Polish - Multiple responses 4,095 3,800 55 0
Filipino - Total responses 1,495 590 0 0
Filipino - Single responses 1,015 275 0 0
Filipino - Multiple responses 480 315 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Total responsesFootnote 88 10,290 10,135 55 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Single responsesFootnote 89 2,140 2,125 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Multiple responsesFootnote 90 8,150 8,005 50 0
Russian - Total responses 2,470 1,805 45 0
Russian - Single responses 435 215 0 0
Russian - Multiple responses 2,035 1,595 45 0
Welsh - Total responses 8,595 8,555 20 0
Welsh - Single responses 715 710 0 0
Welsh - Multiple responses 7,880 7,845 20 0
Norwegian - Total responses 2,715 2,565 25 0
Norwegian - Single responses 345 250 0 0
Norwegian - Multiple responses 2,370 2,310 0 0
Métis - Total responses 3,270 2,925 320 25
Métis - Single responses 345 345 0 0
Métis - Multiple responses 2,920 2,585 310 20
Portuguese - Total responses 2,150 1,910 0 0
Portuguese - Single responses 380 260 0 0
Portuguese - Multiple responses 1,770 1,645 0 0
American - Total responses 3,835 3,680 65 0
American - Single responses 300 300 0 0
American - Multiple responses 3,535 3,375 60 0
Spanish - Total responses 2,465 1,810 20 0
Spanish - Single responses 160 40 0 0
Spanish - Multiple responses 2,305 1,770 20 0
Swedish - Total responses 2,090 2,020 0 0
Swedish - Single responses 230 190 0 0
Swedish - Multiple responses 1,860 1,830 0 0
Hungarian - Total responses 1,305 1,070 0 0
Hungarian - Single responses 210 70 0 0
Hungarian - Multiple responses 1,095 1,000 0 0
Total income in 2010 of population aged 15 years and overFootnote 91 325,045 295,340 9,280 375
Without income 13,985 12,220 330 0
With income 311,065 283,120 8,950 360
Under $5,000Footnote 92 28,180 24,060 645 80
$5,000 to $9,999 24,475 22,380 445 25
$10,000 to $14,999 26,655 24,250 610 40
$15,000 to $19,999 25,890 23,560 660 25
$20,000 to $29,999 41,735 38,665 915 45
$30,000 to $39,999 39,960 36,850 1,110 35
$40,000 to $49,999 32,915 30,385 1,015 25
$50,000 to $59,999 24,650 22,620 845 45
$60,000 to $79,999 34,855 31,680 1,555 25
$80,000 to $99,999 16,290 14,780 750 0
$100,000 and over 15,465 13,880 410 0
$100,000 to $124,999 7,475 6,710 265 0
$125,000 and over 7,990 7,170 150 0
Median income $Footnote 93 32,078 32,257 40,963 21,404
Average income $Footnote 94 40,453 40,584 45,857 28,212
After-tax income in 2010 of population 15 years and overFootnote 95 325,050 295,340 9,280 370
Without after-tax income 14,025 12,245 330 0
With after-tax income 311,030 283,090 8,950 360
Under $5,000Footnote 96 29,325 25,150 665 75
$5,000 to $9,999 25,580 23,405 505 30
$10,000 to $14,999 27,130 24,620 650 40
$15,000 to $19,999 29,510 26,995 720 0
$20,000 to $29,999 51,635 47,915 1,135 55
$30,000 to $39,999 48,895 44,970 1,430 50
$40,000 to $49,999 35,550 32,645 1,220 60
$50,000 to $59,999 25,545 23,130 1,190 0
$60,000 to $79,999 24,075 21,895 1,100 20
$80,000 to $99,999 7,230 6,480 220 0
$100,000 and over 6,545 5,885 120 0
Median after-tax income $Footnote 97 28,634 28,741 35,546 20,178
Average after-tax income $Footnote 98 33,205 33,320 37,401 24,763
Total population aged 15 years and over by employment income statistics in 2010Footnote 99 325,050 295,340 9,285 375
With employment income 234,395 214,860 6,905 265
Median employment income $Footnote 100 32,488 32,460 43,500 20,971
Average employment income $Footnote 101 40,030 39,951 45,277 27,866
With wages and salaries 222,735 204,525 6,610 245
Median wages and salaries $Footnote 102 33,409 33,347 44,283 20,974
Average wages and salaries $Footnote 103 40,444 40,344 45,860 28,544
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by work activity in 2010 224,595 205,240 6,520 250
Worked full year, full timeFootnote 104 132,170 121,355 4,255 155
All othersFootnote 105 92,425 83,885 2,260 95

Symbol(s)

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not available for a specific reference period

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not applicable

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 2

Language groups are defined as follows: 'English' includes respondents who reported English only or English and one non-official language; 'French' includes respondents who reported French only or French and one non-official language; 'English and French' includes respondents who reported English and French, with or without one non-official language.

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'Total' category includes all groups mentioned as well as respondents who reported a non-official language as their only mother tongue.

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The median age is an age 'x', such that exactly one half of the population is older than 'x' and the other half is younger than 'x'.

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Marital status
Refers to the marital status of the person, taking into account his/her common-law status. Persons who are married or living common law may be of opposite sex or of the same sex. The classification is as follows:
Married (and not separated): A person who is married and has not separated or obtained a divorce, and whose spouse is living.

Common-law: A person who is living with another person as a couple but who is not legally married to that person.

Separated: A person who is married but who no longer lives with his/her spouse (for any reason other than illness, work or school) and who has not obtained a divorce. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Divorced: A person who has obtained a legal divorce and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Widowed: A person who has lost his/her spouse through death and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Single (never legally married): A person who has never married or a person whose marriage has been annulled and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

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Refers to the ability to conduct a conversation in English only, in French only, in both English and French, or in neither English nor French.

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Selected Aboriginal languages
The languages shown were selected based on the Aboriginal languages spoken most often reported as single responses in Canada in the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Selected non-Aboriginal languages
The languages shown were selected based on the non-Aboriginal most often spoken at home (other than English or French) most often reported as single responses in Canada in the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Other languages
This is a subtotal of all languages collected by the National Household Survey that are not displayed separately here.

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Refers to languages, other than English or French, in which the respondent can conduct a conversation. The category 'Non-official languages spoken' represents the sum of single language responses and multiple language responses received in the NHS. Hence, this total is greater than the total population.

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Footnote 10

Cree languages include the following categories: Cree not otherwise specified (which refers to those who reported 'Cree'), Swampy Cree, Plains Cree, Woods Cree, and a category labelled 'Cree not included elsewhere' (which includes Moose Cree, Northern East Cree and Southern East Cree).

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Footnote 11

This is a subtotal of all Aboriginal languages collected on May 10, 2011 that are not displayed separately here.

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Footnote 12

This is a subtotal of all non-Aboriginal languages, other than English or French, collected on May 10, 2011 that are not displayed separately here.

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Footnote 13

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2011, in relation to the place of residence on the same date one year earlier. Persons who have not moved are referred to as non-movers and persons who have moved from one residence to another are referred to as movers. Movers include non-migrants and migrants. Non-migrants are persons who did move but remained in the same city, town, township, village or Indian reserve. Migrants include internal migrants who moved to a different city, town, township, village or Indian reserve within Canada. External migrants include persons who lived outside Canada at the earlier reference date.

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Footnote 14

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2011, in relation to the place of residence on the same date five years earlier. Persons who have not moved are referred to as non-movers and persons who have moved from one residence to another are referred to as movers. Movers include non-migrants and migrants. Non-migrants are persons who did move but remained in the same city, town, township, village or Indian reserve. Migrants include internal migrants who moved to a different city, town, township, village or Indian reserve within Canada. External migrants include persons who lived outside Canada at the earlier reference date.

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Citizenship refers to the legal citizenship status of a person. Citizenship can be by birth or naturalization. A person may have more than one citizenship. A person may be stateless, that is, they may have no citizenship.

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Includes persons who are stateless.

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Footnote 17

The places of birth selected are the most frequently reported by immigrants at the Canada level.

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Footnote 18

Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

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Footnote 19

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 20

The official name of United Kingdom is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom includes Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland (excludes Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories).

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China excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.

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The official name of Viet Nam is Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

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The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

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The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

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Footnote 25

The category 'Oceania and other' includes places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

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The category 'Other places of birth' includes other places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

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Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit, or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

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Recent immigrants are immigrants who landed in Canada between January 1, 2006 and May 10, 2011.

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada.

The places of birth selected are the most frequently reported by recent immigrants at the Canada level.

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The official name of Venezuela is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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The official name of Moldova is Republic of Moldova.

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The official name of United Kingdom is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom includes Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland (excludes Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories).

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China excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.

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The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

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The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

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The official name of Viet Nam is Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

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The official name of Syria is Syrian Arab Republic.

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The category 'Oceania and other' includes places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

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Period of immigration refers to the period in which the immigrant first obtained his or her landed immigrant/permanent resident status. A landed immigrant/permanent resident refers to a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

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Footnote 39

Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

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Footnote 40

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 41

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 42

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 43

Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit, or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

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Generation status refers to whether or not the person or the person's parents were born in Canada. It identifies persons as being first generation, second generation or third generation or more.

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'First generation' includes persons who were born outside Canada. For the most part, these are people who are now, or have ever been, immigrants to Canada.

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'Second generation' includes persons who were born in Canada and had at least one parent born outside Canada. For the most part, these are the children of immigrants.

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'Third generation or more' includes persons who were born in Canada with both parents born in Canada.

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Footnote 48

'Aboriginal identity' includes persons who reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who reported Registered or Treaty Indian status, that is registered under the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who reported membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Footnote 49

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

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Footnote 50

'Multiple Aboriginal identities' includes persons who reported being any two or all three of the following: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

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Footnote 51

'Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere' includes persons who did not report being First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who did report Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

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Footnote 52

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

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Footnote 53

Registered or Treaty Indian status refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian.
'Registered or Treaty Indian' includes persons who reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

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Footnote 54

Refers to whether a person was employed, unemployed or not in the labour force during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011.

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In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

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Footnote 55

Includes unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

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Footnote 56

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

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Footnote 57

Unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

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Footnote 58

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

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Footnote 59

Refers to the general nature of the business carried out in the establishment where the person worked. The 2011 National Household Survey industry data are produced according to the NAICS 2007.

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Footnote 60

Unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

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Footnote 61

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

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Footnote 62

Classification of respondents according to whether they worked at home, worked outside Canada, had no fixed workplace address or worked at a specific address (usual place of work).

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Footnote 63

Refers to the main mode of transportation a respondent uses to travel between his or her home and his or her place of work.

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Footnote 64

Population by language used most often at work.

Refers to the language used most often at work, as reported on May 10, 2011 by the individuals aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2010.

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Footnote 65

Refers to the other language used regularly at work, as reported on May 10, 2011 by the individuals aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2010.

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Footnote 66

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 67

'High school diploma or equivalent' refers to graduation from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 68

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes 'apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas', 'college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas' and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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'Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)' includes trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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'Registered Apprenticeship certificate' includes Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation.

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'Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)' includes trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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'Registered Apprenticeship certificate' includes Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation.

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Footnote 72

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' was over-reported in the National Household Survey (NHS). This category likely includes some responses that are actually college certificates or diplomas, bachelor's degrees or other types of education (e.g., university transfer programs, bachelor's programs completed in other countries, incomplete bachelor's programs, non-university professional designations). We recommend users interpret the results for the 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level' category with caution.

For any other comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 73

'Earned doctorate.' This category refers to persons who have completed a doctorate degree awarded by a university. This includes, for example, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.). It does not include honorary doctorates.

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Footnote 74

'Major field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the 'primary groupings,' a CIP variant.

For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.

For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas, college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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Called 'Health, parks, recreation and fitness' in CIP Canada 2000.

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Includes 'Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other.'

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Footnote 77

'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution from which the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas, college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Users should be aware that some respondents may have reported the physical location of study rather than the location of the certificate, diploma or degree-granting institution. This could affect the responses of those who obtained a certificate, diploma or degree through a joint program or by distance learning with credentials granted in another province or country. In particular, a number of persons reported a location of study for a university credential in one of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), even though there were no educational institutions in the territories with the authority to grant university degrees.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 78

The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.'

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Footnote 79

For example, 'East Indian,' 'Pakistani,' 'Sri Lankan,' etc.

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Footnote 80

For example, 'Vietnamese,' 'Cambodian,' 'Malaysian,' 'Laotian,' etc.

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Footnote 81

For example, 'Iranian,' 'Afghan,' etc.

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Footnote 82

The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere.' Includes respondents who reported a write-in response such as 'Guyanese,' 'West Indian,' 'Tibetan,' 'Polynesian,' 'Pacific Islander,' etc.

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Footnote 83

Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian.'

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Footnote 84

Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question (Question 18) as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

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Footnote 85

The category 'Total population in private households by selected ethnic origin (single and multiple responses)' indicates the number of respondents who reported a specific ethnic origin, either as their only ethnic origin or in addition to one or more other ethnic origins. The sum of all total responses for all ethnic origins is greater than the total population estimate due to the reporting of multiple origins.

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Footnote 86

A single ethnic origin response occurs when a respondent provides one ethnic origin only.

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Footnote 87

A multiple ethnic origin response occurs when a respondent provides two or more ethnic origins.

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Footnote 88

Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').

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Footnote 89

Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').

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Footnote 90

Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').

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Total income - Total income refers to monetary receipts from certain sources, before income taxes and deductions, during calendar year 2010. It includes employment income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions and net income from self-employment (for both unincorporated farm and non-farm activities); income from government sources, such as social assistance, child benefits, employment insurance, old age security pension, Canada or Quebec pension plan benefits and disability income; income from employer and personal pension sources, such as private pensions and payments from annuities and RRIFs; income from investment sources, such as dividends and interest on bonds, accounts, GICs and mutual funds; and other regular cash income, such as child support payments received, spousal support payments (alimony) received and scholarships. The monetary receipts included are those that tend to be of a regular and recurring nature. It excludes one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump sum insurance settlements, capital gains and RRSP withdrawals. Capital gains are excluded because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. It is further assumed that they are less likely to be fully spent in the period in which they are received, unlike income that is regular and recurring. Also excluded are employer's contributions to registered pension plans, Canada and Quebec pension plans, and employment insurance. Finally, voluntary inter-household transfers, imputed rent, goods and services produced for barter, and goods produced for own consumption are excluded from this total income definition.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the individuals with income in that group (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years).

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

Median and average incomes of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least aged 15 years and who have an income (positive or negative).

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 92

Including loss.

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For population with income.

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For population with income.

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After-tax income - Refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial income taxes paid for 2010.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the individuals with income in that group (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years).

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

Median and average incomes of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least aged 15 years and who have an income (positive or negative).

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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Including loss.

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For population with after-tax income.

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For population with after-tax income.

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Earnings or employment income - Refers to total income received by persons aged 15 years and over during calendar year 2010 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income.

Wages and salaries - Refers to gross wages and salaries before deductions for such items as income tax, pensions and Employment Insurance. Included in this source are military pay and allowances, tips, commissions and cash bonuses, benefits from wage-loss replacement plans or income-maintenance insurance plans, supplementary unemployment benefits from an employer or union as well as all types of casual earnings during calendar year 2010. Other employment income such as taxable benefits, research grants and royalties are included.

Net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice - Refers to net income (gross receipts minus expenses of operation such as wages, rents and depreciation) received during calendar year 2010 from the respondent's non-farm unincorporated business or professional practice. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share was reported. Also included is net income from persons babysitting in their own homes, persons providing room and board to non-relatives, self-employed fishers, hunters and trappers, operators of direct distributorships such as those selling and delivering cosmetics, as well as freelance activities of artists, writers, music teachers, hairdressers, dressmakers, etc.

Net farm income - Refers to net income (gross receipts from farm sales minus depreciation and cost of operation) received during calendar year 2010 from the operation of a farm, either on the respondent's own account or in partnership. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share of income was reported. Included with gross receipts are cash advances received in 2010, dividends from cooperatives, rebates and farm-support payments to farmers from federal, provincial and regional agricultural programs (for example, milk subsidies and marketing board payments) and gross insurance proceeds such as payments from the AgriInvest and AgriStability programs. The value of income 'in kind,' such as agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm, is excluded.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the unrounded number of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) with income in that group.

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

The above concept and procedures also apply in the calculation of these statistics for earnings.

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For population with employment income.

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For population with employment income.

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For population with wages and salaries.

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For population with wages and salaries.

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Worked 49 to 52 weeks mostly full time (30 hours or more per week).

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Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, persons who worked in 2011 only and persons who worked mostly part time (less than 30 hours per week) or in 48 weeks or less in 2010.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-010-X2011048.

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