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Household, private

Part A - Plain language definition:

Person or group of persons occupying the same dwelling.

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to a person or a group of persons (other than foreign residents) who occupy a private dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada.

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