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Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (984), First Official Language Spoken (6), Age (8B) and Sex (3) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Provinces and Territories, Census Divisions and Census Subdivisions, 2016 Census - 25% Sample Data

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This table details selected demographic, cultural, educational, labour force and income characteristics , first official language spoken , age and sex for the population in private households in Ottawa
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Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (984) First official language spoken (6)
Total - First official language spoken English French English and French Neither English nor French Official language minority (number)Footnote 1
Population in private households - 25% sample data 916,860 744,160 138,080 21,180 13,435 148,670
Total - Age groups, average age and median age for the population in private households - 25% sample data 916,855 744,155 138,080 21,185 13,435 148,670
0 to 14 years 155,435 125,990 20,830 5,685 2,930 23,670
0 to 4 years 48,730 39,385 5,935 1,125 2,275 6,500
5 to 9 years 53,625 43,720 7,320 2,175 410 8,410
10 to 14 years 53,085 42,880 7,570 2,385 250 8,765
15 to 64 years 629,060 516,900 93,795 14,230 4,145 100,910
15 to 19 years 56,870 46,850 7,725 2,100 195 8,770
20 to 24 years 67,980 57,405 8,635 1,740 205 9,505
25 to 29 years 63,245 54,055 7,705 1,230 250 8,320
30 to 34 years 61,275 51,820 7,980 1,195 280 8,580
35 to 39 years 59,155 48,585 8,970 1,345 255 9,640
40 to 44 years 62,230 50,590 9,580 1,590 460 10,375
45 to 49 years 65,440 53,330 9,900 1,700 505 10,750
50 to 54 years 72,530 57,900 12,495 1,590 545 13,290
55 to 59 years 66,005 52,820 11,435 1,060 690 11,965
60 to 64 years 54,325 43,535 9,370 670 745 9,705
65 years and over 132,355 101,265 23,455 1,270 6,365 24,090
65 to 69 years 47,475 37,605 8,340 485 1,050 8,580
70 to 74 years 33,060 25,260 6,015 340 1,440 6,185
75 to 79 years 23,675 17,635 4,155 225 1,665 4,265
80 to 84 years 15,780 11,705 2,855 135 1,085 2,925
85 years and over 12,365 9,060 2,090 85 1,120 2,135
85 to 89 years 8,480 6,150 1,430 70 825 1,465
90 to 94 years 3,205 2,420 540 15 225 545
95 to 99 years 615 455 95 0 60 100
100 years and over 65 35 25 0 10 25
Average age 39.5 39.0 42.2 32.0 51.8 not applicable ...
Median age 39.5 38.7 43.8 29.3 62.6 not applicable ...
Total - Marital status for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 2 761,420 618,170 117,250 15,495 10,505 125,000
Married or living common law 433,950 353,010 66,410 8,195 6,340 70,505
Married 362,880 296,205 52,850 7,620 6,200 56,660
Living common law 71,075 56,805 13,560 570 140 13,845
Not married and not living common law 327,470 265,160 50,840 7,305 4,165 54,490
Never married 231,375 191,540 33,195 5,870 770 36,130
Separated 20,680 16,215 3,695 430 340 3,910
Divorced 44,685 35,305 8,255 685 435 8,600
Widowed 30,730 22,100 5,695 320 2,620 5,855
Total - Income statistics in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 3 761,420 618,170 117,245 15,500 10,500 125,000
Number of total income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 728,080 591,235 112,805 14,355 9,680 not applicable ...
Average total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,605 54,807 57,940 46,095 16,040 not applicable ...
Median total income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,897 41,675 48,538 33,168 14,790 not applicable ...
Number of after-tax income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 728,355 591,450 112,865 14,355 9,685 not applicable ...
Average after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 44,428 44,539 47,081 38,632 15,324 not applicable ...
Median after-tax income in 2015 among recipients ($) 37,149 36,959 42,092 30,722 14,783 not applicable ...
Number of market income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 663,600 542,760 103,395 12,845 4,600 not applicable ...
Average market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 54,792 54,833 57,394 46,926 13,309 not applicable ...
Median market income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,819 41,337 47,348 34,334 7,121 not applicable ...
Number of government transfers recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 502,790 406,735 76,800 10,325 8,935 not applicable ...
Average government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 6,757 6,497 7,835 5,748 10,535 not applicable ...
Median government transfers in 2015 among recipients ($) 3,213 2,816 6,232 1,665 12,619 not applicable ...
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample data 546,025 449,970 82,535 11,410 2,110 not applicable ...
Average employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 53,088 52,849 56,067 47,362 18,477 not applicable ...
Median employment income in 2015 among recipients ($) 41,055 40,192 48,531 35,434 12,885 not applicable ...
Composition of total income in 2015 of the population aged 15 years and over in private households (%) - 25% sample dataFootnote 4 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 not applicable ...
Market income (%)Footnote 5 91.5 91.8 90.8 91.0 39.4 not applicable ...
Employment income (%)Footnote 6 72.9 73.4 70.8 81.7 25.1 not applicable ...
Government transfers (%)Footnote 7 8.5 8.2 9.2 9.0 60.6 not applicable ...
Total - Total income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 8 761,420 618,165 117,250 15,500 10,505 124,995
Without total income 33,340 26,935 4,445 1,135 825 5,010
With total income 728,085 591,235 112,805 14,360 9,680 119,990
Percentage with total income 95.6 95.6 96.2 92.6 92.1 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 99,115 81,590 11,565 3,045 2,920 13,085
$10,000 to $19,999 107,585 86,230 14,500 2,280 4,580 15,640
$20,000 to $29,999 77,650 63,705 11,235 1,455 1,255 11,965
$30,000 to $39,999 66,755 54,755 10,195 1,280 530 10,835
$40,000 to $49,999 63,700 51,935 10,485 1,115 175 11,035
$50,000 to $59,999 58,380 46,620 10,825 875 60 11,260
$60,000 to $69,999 51,440 41,285 9,305 835 20 9,720
$70,000 to $79,999 41,900 33,710 7,380 750 60 7,760
$80,000 to $89,999 36,435 29,005 6,690 715 30 7,050
$90,000 to $99,999 32,375 26,090 5,750 510 30 6,000
$100,000 and over 92,745 76,325 14,885 1,500 35 15,635
$100,000 to $149,999 65,650 53,645 10,810 1,160 40 11,385
$150,000 and over 27,095 22,670 4,075 340 0 4,250
Total - After-tax income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 9 761,420 618,170 117,250 15,500 10,505 124,995
Without after-tax income 33,065 26,715 4,385 1,135 825 4,955
With after-tax income 728,360 591,450 112,865 14,360 9,685 120,045
Percentage with after-tax income 95.7 95.7 96.3 92.6 92.2 96.0
Under $10,000 (including loss) 103,450 85,175 12,290 3,065 2,920 13,820
$10,000 to $19,999 111,655 89,655 15,000 2,365 4,630 16,185
$20,000 to $29,999 90,205 74,110 13,190 1,615 1,295 14,000
$30,000 to $39,999 82,250 67,165 13,070 1,510 510 13,820
$40,000 to $49,999 78,600 63,120 14,035 1,290 150 14,680
$50,000 to $59,999 68,210 54,495 12,575 1,100 40 13,125
$60,000 to $69,999 54,250 43,465 9,670 1,055 60 10,195
$70,000 to $79,999 45,935 37,010 8,080 810 40 8,485
$80,000 and over 93,800 77,250 14,960 1,550 40 15,730
$80,000 to $89,999 32,795 26,870 5,310 600 20 5,605
$90,000 to $99,999 19,530 15,860 3,315 335 20 3,485
$100,000 and over 41,475 34,530 6,330 620 0 6,640
Total - Employment income groups in 2015 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 10 761,420 618,170 117,250 15,495 10,500 125,000
Without employment income 215,395 168,195 34,720 4,080 8,395 36,760
With employment income 546,025 449,970 82,535 11,410 2,110 88,240
Percentage with employment income 71.7 72.8 70.4 73.6 20.1 70.6
Under $5,000 (including loss) 67,190 55,205 9,785 1,710 490 10,635
$5,000 to $9,999 40,870 34,035 5,415 1,015 400 5,930
$10,000 to $19,999 64,750 54,830 8,050 1,450 410 8,775
$20,000 to $29,999 50,410 42,495 6,575 915 420 7,030
$30,000 to $39,999 44,800 37,575 5,925 1,115 180 6,490
$40,000 to $49,999 43,580 36,090 6,610 790 90 7,005
$50,000 to $59,999 41,290 33,155 7,380 720 35 7,740
$60,000 to $69,999 35,930 28,855 6,365 700 15 6,715
$70,000 to $79,999 29,880 24,080 5,205 580 20 5,495
$80,000 and over 127,325 103,650 21,225 2,410 45 22,425
$80,000 to $89,999 29,185 23,235 5,295 635 20 5,615
$90,000 to $99,999 26,525 21,355 4,660 490 15 4,910
$100,000 and over 71,610 59,060 11,265 1,280 15 11,900
Total - Employment income statistics for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 11 761,420 618,170 117,245 15,500 10,505 125,000
Number of employment income recipients aged 15 years and over in private households who worked full year full time in 2015 - 25% sample dataFootnote 12 279,485 231,060 42,735 5,150 535 not applicable ...
Median employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Footnote 13 65,546 64,960 69,160 67,490 26,559 not applicable ...
Average employment income in 2015 for full-year full-time workers ($)Footnote 14 75,111 74,798 77,548 73,637 29,922 not applicable ...
Total - Knowledge of official languages for the population in private households - 25% Sample DataFootnote 15 916,860 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,440 148,665
English only 544,970 544,970 0 0 0 0
French only 12,405 0 12,400 0 0 12,405
English and French 345,765 198,965 125,615 21,180 0 136,205
Neither English nor French 13,720 225 60 0 13,435 60
Total - Language spoken most often at home for the population in private households - 25% Sample DataFootnote 16 916,860 744,160 138,080 21,180 13,440 148,670
English 676,430 634,605 41,830 0 0 41,830
French 85,440 2,415 83,035 0 0 83,035
Non-official language 98,065 67,740 2,360 14,530 13,435 9,620
Aboriginal 190 175 0 10 0 10
Non-Aboriginal 97,880 67,570 2,360 14,520 13,430 9,615
English and French 11,985 1,790 6,195 4,000 0 8,195
English and non-official language 36,840 36,590 255 0 0 255
French and non-official language 3,420 45 3,375 0 0 3,375
English, French and non-official language 4,665 975 1,035 2,650 0 2,365
Total - Other language(s) spoken regularly at home for the population in private households - 25% Sample DataFootnote 17 916,855 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,440 148,670
None 702,360 611,545 67,450 10,975 12,385 72,940
English 79,390 35,935 37,050 5,785 615 39,940
French 58,765 33,045 24,615 1,080 25 25,155
Non-official language 67,570 59,375 6,795 1,005 395 7,295
Aboriginal 385 375 10 0 0 10
Non-Aboriginal 67,180 59,000 6,785 1,000 395 7,290
English and French 2,660 190 235 2,220 10 1,350
English and non-official language 2,280 720 1,505 55 0 1,535
French and non-official language 3,755 3,325 425 10 0 425
English, French and non-official language 90 20 10 60 10 40
Total - Mother tongue for the population in private households - 25% Sample DataFootnote 18 916,855 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,435 148,670
English 557,950 557,885 60 0 0 60
French 126,150 1,530 124,620 0 0 124,620
Non-official language 200,320 161,805 8,305 16,760 13,435 16,690
Aboriginal 645 630 0 0 10 0
Non-Aboriginal 199,675 161,180 8,310 16,760 13,430 16,690
English and French 11,385 6,755 1,335 3,295 0 2,980
English and non-official language 14,835 14,820 15 0 0 15
French and non-official language 3,840 190 3,645 0 0 3,645
English, French and non-official language 2,375 1,165 90 1,120 0 655
Total - Knowledge of languages for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 19 916,860 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,440 148,670
Official languages 903,135 743,935 138,015 21,180 0 148,610
English 890,730 743,935 125,615 21,180 0 136,205
French 358,165 198,965 138,020 21,180 0 148,610
Non-official languages 276,220 216,815 27,605 18,365 13,440 36,780
Aboriginal languages 1,140 1,095 30 0 0 30
Non-Aboriginal languages 275,145 215,775 27,580 18,360 13,430 36,765
Total - Aboriginal identity for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 20 916,860 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,440 148,665
Aboriginal identityFootnote 21 22,955 18,165 4,670 110 20 4,720
Single Aboriginal responsesFootnote 22 21,815 17,240 4,455 100 20 4,505
First Nations (North American Indian)Footnote 23 11,190 9,570 1,565 45 15 1,585
Métis 9,475 6,560 2,855 60 10 2,885
Inuk (Inuit) 1,150 1,110 35 0 0 35
Multiple Aboriginal responsesFootnote 24 550 460 80 10 0 85
Aboriginal responses not included elsewhereFootnote 25 595 470 125 0 0 125
Non-Aboriginal identity 893,900 725,995 133,410 21,075 13,420 143,950
Total - Population by Registered or Treaty Indian status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 26 916,860 744,160 138,075 21,180 13,435 148,670
Registered or Treaty IndianFootnote 27 5,970 5,240 690 30 10 705
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 910,890 738,920 137,390 21,150 13,435 147,960
Total - Aboriginal ancestry for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 28 916,855 744,160 138,075 21,185 13,435 148,670
Aboriginal ancestry (only)Footnote 29 4,135 3,050 1,070 10 10 1,075
Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)Footnote 30 4,055 3,005 1,030 10 10 1,040
First Nations (North American Indian) single ancestryFootnote 31 2,660 1,970 680 10 0 685
Métis single ancestry 875 540 330 0 0 330
Inuit single ancestry 520 490 25 0 0 30
Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)Footnote 32 75 40 35 0 0 35
First Nations (North American Indian) and Métis ancestries 55 20 30 0 0 30
First Nations (North American Indian) and Inuit ancestries 10 0 0 0 0 0
Métis and Inuit ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries 10 10 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesFootnote 33 38,345 28,785 9,295 240 20 9,410
Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesFootnote 34 37,375 28,055 9,070 230 20 9,185
First Nations (North American Indian) and non-Aboriginal ancestries 25,910 19,865 5,830 205 15 5,935
Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 10,600 7,395 3,180 20 0 3,190
Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 860 800 60 10 0 60
Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestriesFootnote 35 965 730 220 15 0 230
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and non-Aboriginal ancestries 865 645 205 10 0 215
First Nations (North American Indian), Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 55 50 10 0 0 10
Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 40 35 0 0 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, Inuit and non-Aboriginal ancestries 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)Footnote 36 874,380 712,325 127,720 20,930 13,410 138,180
Total - Citizenship for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 37 916,860 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,435 148,670
Canadian citizensFootnote 38 854,535 696,305 131,800 18,820 7,610 141,210
Canadian citizens only 796,530 650,735 125,910 13,355 6,520 132,585
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country 58,005 45,565 5,890 5,465 1,085 8,625
Not Canadian citizensFootnote 39 62,320 47,850 6,280 2,365 5,830 7,455
Total - Immigrant status and period of immigration for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 40 916,855 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,435 148,670
Non-immigrantsFootnote 41 685,260 557,570 117,000 8,605 2,085 121,300
ImmigrantsFootnote 42 216,500 173,755 19,755 12,175 10,815 25,845
Before 1981 53,740 48,155 2,945 1,350 1,290 3,620
1981 to 1990 29,670 24,545 2,075 1,935 1,120 3,045
1991 to 2000 49,680 40,185 3,775 3,335 2,385 5,445
2001 to 2010 53,335 39,540 7,030 4,120 2,645 9,095
2001 to 2005 25,180 19,020 3,040 1,975 1,150 4,025
2006 to 2010 28,155 20,525 3,990 2,150 1,490 5,065
2011 to 2016Footnote 43 30,080 21,330 3,925 1,440 3,385 4,650
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 44 15,095 12,835 1,330 405 530 1,530
Total - Age at immigration for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 45 216,500 173,760 19,755 12,175 10,815 25,840
Under 5 years 23,760 19,825 2,145 1,420 370 2,855
5 to 14 years 38,625 31,760 3,740 2,585 540 5,035
15 to 24 years 45,510 38,565 3,750 2,370 820 4,935
25 to 44 years 90,085 73,215 8,450 5,265 3,155 11,080
45 years and over 18,530 10,390 1,675 535 5,935 1,940
Total - Selected places of birth for the immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 46 216,505 173,755 19,755 12,175 10,815 25,845
Americas 32,755 24,275 5,805 2,140 530 6,875
Brazil 985 820 20 140 10 90
Colombia 1,265 945 95 195 35 190
El Salvador 1,710 1,465 30 140 75 100
Guyana 1,375 1,370 0 0 0 0
Haiti 6,325 565 4,870 730 160 5,235
Jamaica 2,990 2,990 0 0 0 0
Mexico 1,295 1,030 40 205 20 145
Peru 820 665 25 75 55 65
Trinidad and Tobago 1,260 1,260 0 0 0 0
United StatesFootnote 47 8,245 7,605 505 130 0 570
Other places of birth in Americas 6,490 5,565 220 525 175 480
Europe 55,430 48,890 2,975 2,300 1,270 4,120
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,605 1,470 10 75 50 45
Croatia 805 750 0 40 15 20
France 2,275 380 1,835 55 10 1,860
Germany 3,890 3,710 100 85 0 145
Greece 910 845 15 15 30 20
Hungary 825 800 0 20 10 10
IrelandFootnote 48 810 795 0 10 0 0
Italy 5,410 4,660 105 240 400 225
Netherlands 1,890 1,840 25 30 0 40
Poland 4,170 3,790 55 205 115 160
Portugal 1,960 1,530 115 125 190 180
Romania 2,400 1,715 90 525 70 350
Russian Federation 2,860 2,400 60 290 105 210
SerbiaFootnote 49 875 755 0 70 40 40
Ukraine 1,775 1,585 25 95 70 75
United KingdomFootnote 50 15,765 15,725 40 0 0 40
Other places of birth in Europe 7,210 6,135 485 435 150 700
Africa 30,340 17,500 9,175 2,985 685 10,665
Algeria 1,025 120 495 405 15 695
Egypt 3,420 2,595 350 365 105 530
Ethiopia 2,215 1,855 125 155 85 200
Kenya 1,060 1,030 10 20 0 20
Morocco 1,235 215 610 380 25 800
Nigeria 1,265 1,255 0 0 0 10
Somalia 3,895 3,110 265 295 230 410
South Africa, Republic of 850 820 20 10 0 25
Other places of birth in Africa 15,375 6,505 7,305 1,350 220 7,975
Asia 97,170 82,310 1,785 4,740 8,335 4,160
Afghanistan 2,400 2,070 10 65 260 40
Bangladesh 2,655 2,500 10 75 80 45
ChinaFootnote 51 17,400 13,450 140 465 3,350 370
Hong KongFootnote 52 3,015 2,850 10 60 100 40
India 10,495 9,965 30 175 335 115
IranFootnote 53 4,395 3,880 35 255 225 165
Iraq 3,540 2,925 15 165 435 95
Japan 730 680 10 35 10 25
Korea, SouthFootnote 54 1,695 1,575 15 50 50 45
Lebanon 11,000 7,365 1,035 1,985 605 2,030
Pakistan 3,830 3,650 10 80 95 50
Philippines 8,865 8,770 0 40 50 25
Sri Lanka 2,330 2,195 0 35 100 15
SyriaFootnote 55 3,125 1,775 50 195 1,105 145
Taiwan 835 730 0 35 65 25
Viet Nam 5,600 4,360 200 360 685 380
Other places of birth in Asia 15,275 13,590 230 665 790 565
Oceania and other places of birthFootnote 56 805 785 20 0 0 20
Total - Selected places of birth for the recent immigrant population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 57 30,075 21,325 3,925 1,435 3,385 4,645
Americas 4,060 2,610 1,060 240 150 1,175
Brazil 140 115 0 20 10 10
Colombia 190 170 0 15 0 10
Cuba 125 85 10 15 20 15
Haiti 1,290 185 920 130 55 985
Jamaica 115 115 0 0 0 0
Mexico 245 215 0 15 10 10
United StatesFootnote 58 1,135 1,020 95 20 0 105
VenezuelaFootnote 59 120 100 0 0 20 0
Other places of birth in Americas 695 610 30 15 40 35
Europe 2,570 2,005 320 100 135 375
France 285 15 260 0 0 265
Germany 160 145 10 10 0 10
IrelandFootnote 60 75 65 0 0 0 0
MoldovaFootnote 61 35 35 0 0 0 0
Romania 120 90 0 15 15 10
Russian Federation 355 285 10 10 45 10
Ukraine 215 185 10 0 15 10
United KingdomFootnote 62 605 600 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 725 585 40 45 55 70
Africa 6,150 2,980 2,360 540 270 2,630
Algeria 130 30 50 50 0 70
Cameroon 325 75 240 10 0 245
Congo, Democratic Republic of the 720 115 520 60 20 555
Côte d'Ivoire 165 10 165 0 0 160
Egypt 780 620 30 90 40 75
Eritrea 245 200 0 0 45 0
Ethiopia 330 280 15 0 30 15
Morocco 170 30 105 30 0 125
Nigeria 380 380 0 0 0 0
Somalia 355 245 25 15 75 30
South Africa, Republic of 105 95 0 0 0 0
Tunisia 95 10 50 40 0 75
Other places of birth in Africa 2,340 900 1,155 235 60 1,270
Asia 17,165 13,600 185 560 2,825 465
Afghanistan 535 455 0 10 70 10
Bangladesh 535 490 0 10 35 10
ChinaFootnote 63 2,585 1,690 10 40 840 35
Hong KongFootnote 64 85 70 0 0 10 0
India 1,900 1,785 10 20 90 15
IranFootnote 65 780 640 0 50 90 25
Iraq 1,080 795 0 40 245 20
Israel 190 155 0 20 15 10
Japan 110 95 0 10 0 0
Korea, SouthFootnote 66 220 215 0 0 0 10
Lebanon 895 530 115 170 80 200
Nepal 290 265 0 10 15 0
Pakistan 640 600 0 0 30 0
Philippines 2,640 2,600 0 20 25 10
Saudi Arabia 365 315 15 30 0 30
Sri Lanka 215 205 0 0 15 0
SyriaFootnote 67 1,820 710 0 65 1,040 35
Taiwan 40 40 0 0 0 0
Turkey 180 160 0 10 10 0
United Arab Emirates 340 325 10 10 0 10
Viet Nam 200 160 0 0 40 0
Other places of birth in Asia 1,540 1,300 20 40 170 45
Oceania and otherFootnote 68 135 130 0 0 0 0
Australia 115 115 0 0 0 0
Other places of birthFootnote 69 15 15 0 0 0 10
Total - Generation status for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 70 916,855 744,160 138,080 21,180 13,435 148,670
First generationFootnote 71 240,900 194,760 21,945 12,765 11,430 28,330
Second generationFootnote 72 190,770 166,350 16,175 6,320 1,920 19,335
Third generation or moreFootnote 73 485,190 383,045 99,960 2,095 90 101,005
Total - Admission category and applicant type for the immigrant population in private households who landed between 1980 and 2016 - 25% sample dataFootnote 74 165,780 128,050 17,050 10,970 9,710 22,535
Economic immigrantsFootnote 75 76,545 62,900 6,475 6,025 1,140 9,490
Principal applicantsFootnote 76 31,820 26,355 2,890 2,145 430 3,965
Secondary applicantsFootnote 77 44,725 36,545 3,585 3,880 710 5,530
Immigrants sponsored by familyFootnote 78 47,735 35,845 4,625 2,060 5,205 5,650
RefugeesFootnote 79 39,525 28,090 5,515 2,780 3,145 6,900
Other immigrantsFootnote 80 1,980 1,215 440 105 220 490
Total - Visible minority for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 81 916,855 744,160 138,075 21,185 13,435 148,670
Total visible minority populationFootnote 82 241,250 191,185 25,880 12,875 11,310 32,315
South AsianFootnote 83 38,750 36,195 305 1,135 1,120 875
Chinese 40,960 34,735 740 1,265 4,230 1,370
Black 60,205 36,405 19,795 3,160 855 21,375
Filipino 12,030 11,835 60 65 75 95
Latin American 11,150 9,110 480 1,155 410 1,055
Arab 40,925 30,620 3,010 4,395 2,905 5,205
Southeast AsianFootnote 84 12,365 10,515 480 600 775 785
West AsianFootnote 85 9,000 7,810 90 540 555 365
Korean 2,960 2,725 50 95 85 100
Japanese 2,425 2,225 100 75 30 140
Visible minority, n.i.e.Footnote 86 2,610 2,180 240 110 80 295
Multiple visible minoritiesFootnote 87 7,860 6,850 515 290 205 665
Not a visible minorityFootnote 88 675,610 552,975 112,200 8,305 2,125 116,350
Total - Ethnic origin for the population in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 89 916,855 744,160 138,080 21,185 13,440 148,665
North American Aboriginal origins 42,475 31,840 10,360 250 25 10,485
First Nations (North American Indian) 29,575 22,575 6,765 230 15 6,875
Inuit 1,500 1,395 105 0 0 105
Métis 12,455 8,650 3,750 35 10 3,770
Other North American origins 271,895 200,560 69,110 2,015 210 70,120
Acadian 3,820 2,420 1,360 35 10 1,375
American 11,785 10,860 825 90 10 870
Canadian 261,225 191,605 67,525 1,890 200 68,475
New Brunswicker 40 20 20 0 0 20
Newfoundlander 680 655 20 10 0 25
Nova Scotian 110 90 10 15 0 10
Ontarian 315 85 220 10 0 220
Québécois 880 330 510 40 0 530
Other North American origins, n.i.e.Footnote 90 30 25 0 0 0 0
European origins 585,625 497,890 78,855 7,010 1,875 82,360
British Isles origins 388,245 363,060 23,675 1,430 85 24,385
Channel Islander 100 100 0 0 0 0
Cornish 65 70 0 0 0 0
English 193,700 184,580 8,375 700 35 8,725
Irish 198,640 185,015 12,925 670 30 13,260
Manx 175 170 0 0 0 0
Scottish 169,955 162,280 7,195 455 25 7,420
Welsh 17,155 16,830 295 30 10 310
British Isles origins, n.i.e.Footnote 91 33,085 31,900 1,030 135 20 1,100
French origins 184,460 113,060 69,325 2,015 60 70,330
Alsatian 45 40 15 0 0 15
Breton 125 25 100 0 0 100
Corsican 55 35 20 0 0 20
French 184,380 113,005 69,295 2,020 65 70,305
Western European origins (except French origins) 113,155 104,815 7,320 945 75 7,795
Austrian 5,725 5,370 285 70 10 315
Bavarian 65 55 0 15 0 0
Belgian 4,300 2,955 1,305 40 0 1,325
Dutch 28,500 27,350 995 135 15 1,065
Flemish 395 290 90 10 0 95
Frisian 70 70 0 0 0 0
German 78,875 73,675 4,470 670 60 4,810
Luxembourger 120 75 40 0 0 45
Swiss 4,275 3,575 605 90 0 650
Western European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 92 135 115 15 10 0 10
Northern European origins (except British Isles origins) 23,395 22,385 855 140 10 925
Danish 5,135 5,005 95 30 10 115
Finnish 3,875 3,720 120 35 0 135
Icelandic 1,450 1,410 40 10 0 40
Norwegian 6,380 6,035 315 35 0 330
Swedish 6,870 6,570 255 35 0 275
Northern European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 93 1,485 1,395 80 15 0 85
Eastern European origins 85,560 78,965 3,460 2,415 720 4,670
Bulgarian 1,435 1,215 55 140 30 120
Byelorussian 830 695 15 55 65 40
Czech 3,580 3,345 155 70 15 190
Czechoslovakian, n.o.s.Footnote 94 685 665 15 0 0 15
Estonian 950 880 50 20 0 55
Hungarian 8,475 7,880 375 190 30 470
Latvian 1,065 1,030 20 0 10 25
Lithuanian 2,420 2,205 165 40 10 185
Moldovan 380 330 0 30 15 10
Polish 32,345 30,175 1,405 600 170 1,705
Romanian 6,240 5,255 320 580 85 610
Russian 15,220 13,770 415 730 310 780
Slovak 2,525 2,335 95 70 25 130
Ukrainian 24,960 23,555 770 460 180 1,000
Eastern European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 95 1,025 975 25 20 0 35
Southern European origins 80,920 71,235 6,035 2,585 1,065 7,325
Albanian 1,070 915 50 50 55 70
Bosnian 1,250 1,125 0 85 40 45
Catalan 10 0 0 10 0 0
Croatian 3,545 3,300 90 125 25 155
Cypriot 160 145 15 0 0 10
Greek 6,975 6,170 515 240 50 640
Italian 45,705 41,015 3,375 900 420 3,825
Kosovar 60 55 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 550 515 10 25 10 20
Maltese 575 520 55 0 0 55
Montenegrin 150 140 0 15 0 0
Portuguese 9,290 7,850 790 430 215 1,005
Serbian 2,670 2,290 45 260 80 175
Sicilian 265 240 25 0 0 25
Slovenian 1,230 1,110 85 35 10 95
Spanish 12,190 9,965 1,165 865 200 1,600
Yugoslavian, n.o.s.Footnote 96 800 735 40 15 10 50
Southern European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 97 65 60 10 0 0 0
Other European origins 8,005 6,985 620 315 85 775
Basque 280 150 105 25 0 115
Jewish 5,755 5,145 280 245 80 400
Roma (Gypsy) 75 75 0 0 0 0
Slavic, n.o.s.Footnote 98 190 175 0 10 0 10
Other European origins, n.i.e.Footnote 99 1,760 1,490 225 40 10 245
Caribbean origins 25,660 16,560 7,840 1,010 250 8,345
Antiguan 260 245 0 15 0 0
Bahamian 160 150 10 0 0 10
Barbadian 1,240 1,180 45 15 10 50
Bermudan 95 90 0 0 0 0
Carib 105 110 0 0 0 0
Cuban 1,110 910 70 80 45 115
Dominican 690 465 160 35 30 175
Grenadian 295 290 0 0 0 10
Guadeloupean 10 0 10 0 0 0
Haitian 9,955 1,825 7,205 765 155 7,585
Jamaican 7,775 7,535 210 35 0 220
Kittitian/Nevisian 40 40 0 0 0 0
Martinican 30 0 25 0 0 30
Montserratan 45 45 0 0 0 0
Puerto Rican 90 90 0 0 0 0
St. Lucian 765 685 85 0 0 85
Trinidadian/Tobagonian 2,005 1,935 50 10 0 55
Vincentian/Grenadinian 235 230 10 0 0 10
West Indian, n.o.s.Footnote 100 1,600 1,465 80 50 0 105
Caribbean origins, n.i.e.Footnote 101 1,030 885 125 25 0 140
Latin, Central and South American origins 17,740 15,025 1,030 1,350 340 1,705
Aboriginal from Central/South America (except Arawak and Maya) 790 630 85 60 10 115
Arawak 60 55 10 0 0 0
Argentinian 665 520 75 50 15 105
Belizean 90 85 0 0 0 0
Bolivian 145 130 10 0 0 10
Brazilian 1,135 980 70 70 15 105
Chilean 1,040 885 70 80 10 110
Colombian 1,950 1,520 140 235 45 260
Costa Rican 165 140 10 15 0 15
Ecuadorian 250 225 0 25 10 15
Guatemalan 420 365 15 30 0 30
Guyanese 1,930 1,870 60 10 0 60
Hispanic 330 280 20 25 0 35
Honduran 285 265 15 10 0 20
Maya 315 270 0 30 10 20
Mexican 2,830 2,250 210 330 45 370
Nicaraguan 1,050 875 65 100 10 110
Panamanian 110 85 10 15 0 15
Paraguayan 30 35 0 0 0 0
Peruvian 1,280 1,075 50 110 45 105
Salvadorean 2,165 1,830 100 170 65 185
Uruguayan 95 90 0 0 0 0
Venezuelan 905 745 55 80 30 90
Latin, Central and South American origins, n.i.e.Footnote 102 1,205 1,095 30 35 45 45
African origins 55,580 34,740 15,555 4,285 995 17,700
Central and West African origins 11,865 5,275 6,020 515 50 6,275
Akan 110 80 20 0 0 25
Angolan 190 145 30 15 0 40
Ashanti 15 15 0 0 0 0
Beninese 115 20 90 0 0 90
Burkinabe 275 15 260 0 0 255
Cameroonian 1,275 410 805 60 0 835
Chadian 140 35 65 35 10 85
Congolese 3,890 580 3,035 250 25 3,155
Edo 45 40 0 0 0 0
Ewe 15 10 0 0 0 0
Gabonese 110 10 85 20 0 95
Gambian 35 35 0 0 0 0
Ghanaian 1,360 1,295 45 15 0 55
Guinean 260 35 225 0 0 230
Ibo 110 110 0 0 0 0
Ivorian 505 55 435 10 0 440
Liberian 90 90 10 0 0 10
Malian 160 20 130 10 0 135
Malinké 75 0 75 0 0 70
Nigerian 2,020 1,890 100 30 0 115
Peulh 65 0 70 0 0 70
Senegalese 355 45 310 0 0 310
Sierra Leonean 95 95 10 0 0 10
Togolese 310 50 240 20 0 250
Wolof 35 10 25 0 0 25
Yoruba 345 320 20 0 0 20
Central and West African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 103 885 230 580 60 10 610
North African origins 12,855 8,120 2,720 1,745 270 3,590
Algerian 1,305 405 590 295 15 740
Berber 890 195 380 315 10 535
Coptic 120 100 15 10 0 20
Dinka 45 50 0 0 0 0
Egyptian 5,825 4,575 585 520 150 845
Libyan 1,215 1,115 0 75 30 35
Maure 40 20 20 0 0 20
Moroccan 2,145 840 895 385 25 1,090
Sudanese 845 795 10 25 15 20
Tunisian 640 215 260 155 10 340
North African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 104 455 230 115 80 30 160
Southern and East African origins 22,905 16,055 4,440 1,755 650 5,320
Afrikaner 50 50 0 0 0 0
Amhara 70 70 0 0 0 0
Bantu, n.o.s.Footnote 105 370 120 225 20 10 235
Burundian 1,860 300 1,335 175 50 1,420
Djiboutian 730 175 435 90 35 475
Eritrean 1,350 1,225 10 45 75 25
Ethiopian 2,850 2,460 175 160 60 255
Harari 10 10 0 0 10 0
Kenyan 600 585 10 15 0 10
Malagasy 215 65 120 25 0 140
Mauritian 345 175 120 55 0 145
Oromo 285 235 30 20 0 35
Rwandan 1,300 345 690 255 15 815
Seychellois 30 30 0 0 0 0
Somali 10,380 7,770 1,330 875 400 1,770
South African 1,090 1,040 30 15 0 40
Tanzanian 285 270 0 10 0 10
Tigrian 180 155 0 20 0 10
Ugandan 400 375 20 0 0 20
Zambian 145 135 0 0 0 0
Zimbabwean 315 305 0 0 0 10
Zulu 45 45 0 0 0 0
Southern and East African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 106 1,275 855 265 135 15 335
Other African origins 9,265 6,060 2,780 380 45 2,965
Black, n.o.s.Footnote 107 1,160 790 335 35 0 350
Other African origins, n.i.e.Footnote 108 8,285 5,365 2,530 345 45 2,705
Asian origins 179,740 154,430 6,370 8,790 10,145 10,765
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins 64,390 51,100 4,085 5,445 3,760 6,805
Afghan 3,950 3,410 10 200 325 115
Arab, n.o.s.Footnote 109 7,275 5,205 640 565 870 920
Armenian 1,470 965 295 185 25 390
Assyrian 130 110 15 0 10 15
Azerbaijani 215 190 0 15 10 10
Georgian 165 160 0 0 0 0
Hazara 50 40 0 0 10 0
Iranian 6,845 6,030 160 400 255 360
Iraqi 4,690 3,930 60 275 425 205
Israeli 710 640 70 0 0 70
Jordanian 1,480 1,310 0 145 20 75
Kazakh 150 150 10 0 0 10
Kurd 805 720 10 20 60 15
Kuwaiti 965 880 0 20 60 15
Kyrgyz 35 30 0 0 0 0
Lebanese 25,970 19,635 2,555 3,005 775 4,055
Palestinian 3,995 3,555 100 225 110 210
Pashtun 225 195 0 0 30 0
Saudi Arabian 575 555 0 0 20 10
Syrian 4,505 3,095 295 345 770 465
Tajik 100 50 0 45 10 25
Tatar 145 115 10 20 10 15
Turk 2,890 2,505 145 175 65 230
Turkmen 105 80 0 15 0 10
Uighur 50 50 0 0 0 0
Uzbek 165 135 0 20 15 10
Yemeni 1,000 755 125 75 45 160
West Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins, n.i.e.Footnote 110 2,085 1,785 65 140 90 130
South Asian origins 40,725 38,000 530 1,145 1,050 1,100
Bangladeshi 2,275 2,110 10 90 65 55
Bengali 1,035 935 10 65 25 45
Bhutanese 310 225 0 10 80 0
East Indian 27,665 26,030 440 650 545 765
Goan 125 125 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 185 175 0 10 10 0
Kashmiri 50 50 0 0 0 0
Nepali 890 740 0 45 100 25
Pakistani 4,450 4,155 55 140 95 125
Punjabi 1,095 1,000 0 55 40 30
Sinhalese 295 275 0 10 10 0
Sri Lankan 2,665 2,485 15 75 85 55
Tamil 940 855 0 55 35 30
South Asian origins, n.i.e.Footnote 111 2,210 2,090 10 45 70 30
East and Southeast Asian origins 76,425 67,000 1,825 2,255 5,345 2,950
Burmese 590 530 0 10 40 15
Cambodian (Khmer) 2,330 1,965 110 60 190 145
Chinese 46,315 39,505 1,010 1,370 4,435 1,695
Filipino 13,215 13,005 70 70 65 105
Hmong 0 0 0 0 0 0
Indonesian 585 565 0 20 0 15
Japanese 3,105 2,845 130 85 35 180
Karen 280 250 0 0 35 0
Korean 3,175 2,925 60 105 90 110
Laotian 670 590 20 35 30 40
Malaysian 470 445 25 0 0 30
Mongolian 270 255 10 10 0 15
Singaporean 45 45 0 0 0 0
Taiwanese 715 590 35 55 30 65
Thai 635 600 15 10 10 20
Tibetan 90 90 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 8,800 7,115 520 565 595 805
East and Southeast Asian origins, n.i.e.Footnote 112 255 245 10 10 0 10
Other Asian origins 345 300 15 15 15 20
Other Asian origins, n.i.e.Footnote 113 345 305 10 15 15 20
Oceania origins 1,925 1,790 125 0 0 130
Australian 1,265 1,190 70 0 0 75
New Zealander 465 420 50 0 0 45
Pacific Islands origins 230 205 15 0 0 20
Fijian 55 55 0 0 0 0
Hawaiian 15 15 0 0 0 0
Maori 20 20 0 0 0 0
Samoan 35 30 0 10 0 0
Polynesian, n.o.s.Footnote 114 80 65 15 0 0 10
Pacific Islands origins, n.i.e.Footnote 115 40 35 10 0 0 0
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degree for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 116 761,420 618,165 117,250 15,500 10,505 125,000
No certificate, diploma or degree 93,225 69,635 15,595 1,905 6,085 16,555
Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificateFootnote 117 183,110 150,095 27,895 3,070 2,050 29,430
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 485,085 398,445 73,755 10,515 2,365 79,015
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma 31,325 24,210 6,195 675 240 6,530
Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationFootnote 118 17,275 13,120 3,580 425 150 3,790
Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of QualificationFootnote 119 14,055 11,090 2,620 255 95 2,745
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 152,100 123,705 25,355 2,365 685 26,540
University certificate or diploma below bachelor level 14,955 11,075 3,180 460 235 3,410
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 286,700 239,460 39,020 7,015 1,205 42,530
Bachelor's degree 175,940 147,915 23,675 3,460 890 25,405
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 16,030 12,640 2,765 555 75 3,040
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 6,745 5,635 805 250 60 930
Master's degree 72,470 60,340 9,995 1,990 150 10,985
Earned doctorateFootnote 120 15,515 12,935 1,780 765 35 2,165
Total - Major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2016 for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 121 761,420 618,170 117,250 15,500 10,505 125,000
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 122 276,335 219,730 43,495 4,980 8,135 45,985
Education 26,615 20,310 5,625 495 180 5,870
13. Education 26,620 20,310 5,625 500 185 5,875
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 17,295 14,675 2,245 310 70 2,400
10. Communications technologies/technicians and support services 3,570 3,015 490 55 10 520
50. Visual and performing arts 13,725 11,660 1,755 245 60 1,880
Humanities 33,380 27,385 5,165 695 135 5,510
16. Aboriginal and foreign languages, literatures and linguistics 5,225 3,540 1,375 265 45 1,510
23. English language and literature/letters 8,905 8,330 465 90 25 505
24. Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6,170 4,915 1,115 95 50 1,160
30A Interdisciplinary humanitiesFootnote 123 325 285 40 0 0 40
38. Philosophy and religious studies 2,380 1,970 360 35 10 375
39. Theology and religious vocations 1,760 1,485 215 55 0 245
54. History 6,515 5,775 705 30 10 720
55. French language and literature/letters 2,105 1,080 895 125 0 955
Social and behavioural sciences and law 87,805 73,125 12,780 1,705 195 13,630
05. Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies 1,395 1,230 145 20 0 155
09. Communication, journalism and related programs 9,210 7,535 1,500 165 15 1,585
19. Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 8,930 7,340 1,415 135 40 1,480
22. Legal professions and studies 13,860 11,125 2,460 245 30 2,580
30B Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciencesFootnote 124 1,770 1,430 310 30 0 325
42. Psychology 13,205 11,190 1,835 165 15 1,920
45. Social sciences 39,425 33,275 5,120 940 95 5,585
Business, management and public administration 94,580 75,600 16,480 2,205 295 17,585
30.16 Accounting and computer science 170 120 45 15 0 45
44. Public administration and social service professions 9,805 7,865 1,740 205 0 1,835
52. Business, management, marketing and related support services 84,605 67,620 14,705 1,985 295 15,700
Physical and life sciences and technologies 26,185 22,535 2,760 660 235 3,085
26. Biological and biomedical sciences 12,925 11,190 1,345 375 20 1,530
30.01 Biological and physical sciences 3,795 3,295 405 60 30 435
30C Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciencesFootnote 125 280 205 70 0 0 75
40. Physical sciences 8,435 7,250 820 210 155 925
41. Science technologies/technicians 750 595 120 15 20 125
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 34,210 29,030 4,100 970 105 4,590
11. Computer and information sciences and support services 25,665 21,745 3,165 725 40 3,525
25. Library science 2,615 2,190 365 55 10 390
27. Mathematics and statistics 4,895 4,220 450 160 60 530
30D Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciencesFootnote 126 1,030 865 130 35 0 145
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 77,655 65,740 9,405 1,735 780 10,275
04. Architecture and related services 4,440 3,800 495 120 20 555
14. Engineering 35,325 30,670 2,940 1,205 500 3,550
15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields 16,760 14,045 2,365 215 135 2,470
30.12 Historic preservation and conservation 35 35 0 0 0 0
46. Construction trades 8,345 6,610 1,595 90 50 1,640
47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 9,425 7,860 1,455 75 40 1,490
48. Precision production 3,335 2,715 555 30 35 565
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 6,685 5,645 880 135 25 945
01. Agriculture, agriculture operations and related sciences 3,650 3,050 515 65 20 545
03. Natural resources and conservation 3,035 2,595 365 75 0 400
Health and related fields 59,740 47,670 10,520 1,290 260 11,165
31. Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies 5,845 4,945 850 35 15 865
51. Health professions and related programs 51,705 40,865 9,420 1,175 245 10,005
60. Dental, medical and veterinary residency programs 2,190 1,855 255 80 0 295
Personal, protective and transportation services 20,850 16,680 3,775 320 80 3,935
12. Personal and culinary services 11,265 9,140 1,860 205 65 1,960
28. Military science, leadership and operational art 755 580 170 0 0 170
29. Military technologies and applied sciences 435 350 80 0 0 80
43. Security and protective services 6,185 4,835 1,270 85 0 1,310
49. Transportation and materials moving 2,210 1,780 395 25 10 410
Other 70 55 15 0 0 15
30.99 Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other 75 50 15 0 0 15
Total - Location of study compared with province or territory of residence with countries outside Canada for the population aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 127 761,420 618,170 117,250 15,495 10,505 124,995
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 276,340 219,725 43,490 4,980 8,135 45,985
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 128 485,085 398,440 73,755 10,520 2,370 79,015
Location of study inside Canada 407,230 332,270 67,830 7,005 125 71,335
Same as province or territory of residence 331,700 275,920 50,365 5,300 115 53,020
Different than province or territory of residence 75,525 56,355 17,465 1,700 10 18,320
Location of study outside CanadaFootnote 129 77,850 66,170 5,925 3,510 2,245 7,680
United StatesFootnote 130 11,605 10,485 880 230 0 995
Philippines 4,420 4,405 10 10 0 10
India 5,515 5,415 20 30 50 35
United KingdomFootnote 131 9,650 9,200 365 90 0 405
ChinaFootnote 132 6,240 4,895 35 20 1,280 45
France 2,075 350 1,500 225 0 1,610
Other 38,350 31,420 3,125 2,905 895 4,580
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by Labour force status - 25% sample dataFootnote 133 761,420 618,170 117,245 15,495 10,505 not applicable ...
In the labour force 513,660 424,420 76,435 11,175 1,630 not applicable ...
Employed 476,540 393,760 71,315 10,015 1,450 not applicable ...
Unemployed 37,120 30,655 5,120 1,160 180 not applicable ...
Not in the labour force 247,760 193,750 40,815 4,325 8,870 not applicable ...
Participation rate 67.5 68.7 65.2 72.1 15.5 not applicable ...
Employment rate 62.6 63.7 60.8 64.6 13.8 not applicable ...
Unemployment rate 7.2 7.2 6.7 10.4 11.0 not applicable ...
Total population aged 15 years and over by work activity during the reference year - 25% sample dataFootnote 134 761,420 618,170 117,250 15,495 10,505 125,000
Did not workFootnote 135 235,430 183,275 39,005 4,370 8,790 41,190
Worked 525,985 434,895 78,250 11,130 1,710 83,810
Worked full year, full timeFootnote 136 286,235 236,655 43,655 5,320 605 46,315
Worked part year and/or part timeFootnote 137 239,750 198,245 34,595 5,805 1,110 37,495
Average weeks worked in reference year 43.3 43.3 43.7 41.0 37.3 not applicable ...
Total - Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since 2015 - 25% sample dataFootnote 138 540,930 447,130 80,310 11,620 1,860 86,125
a.Management 63,100 52,865 9,095 985 145 9,590
00 Senior management occupations 8,165 6,740 1,295 125 10 1,355
01-05 Specialized middle management occupations 30,165 24,455 5,150 530 30 5,410
06 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services 16,915 15,020 1,560 275 70 1,695
07-09 Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities 7,850 6,650 1,100 60 40 1,130
b.Professional 160,930 132,685 24,135 4,025 80 26,150
11 Professional occupations in business and finance 26,410 21,530 4,325 545 15 4,595
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 46,540 40,425 4,790 1,305 20 5,435
30 Professional occupations in nursing 8,360 6,655 1,570 125 10 1,635
31 Professional occupations in health (except nursing) 9,725 7,895 1,555 280 0 1,700
40 Professional occupations in education services 26,045 20,225 4,975 830 20 5,385
41 Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services 34,750 28,630 5,400 710 10 5,755
51 Professional occupations in art and culture 9,105 7,325 1,525 235 20 1,640
c.Technical and paraprofessional 58,700 48,630 8,890 1,135 45 9,455
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 17,895 15,145 2,375 350 10 2,555
32 Technical occupations in health 9,010 7,525 1,345 135 10 1,415
42 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 11,780 9,370 2,050 340 20 2,220
43 Occupations in front-line public protection services 6,240 4,975 1,240 20 0 1,255
52 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 13,775 11,605 1,870 280 10 2,015
d.Administration and administrative support 72,090 57,015 13,425 1,575 75 14,215
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations 37,045 28,640 7,590 800 15 7,990
13 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 4,830 4,010 705 110 0 765
14 Office support occupations 23,445 18,785 4,060 565 40 4,340
15 Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 6,770 5,575 1,065 105 20 1,120
e.Sales 49,650 43,050 5,495 1,040 60 6,015
62 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations 10,900 9,385 1,300 200 15 1,395
64 Sales representatives and salespersons - Wholesale and retail trade 22,360 19,640 2,315 380 20 2,510
66 Sales support occupations 16,385 14,025 1,875 465 25 2,105
f.Personal and customer information services 86,390 70,705 12,305 2,145 1,230 13,380
34 Assisting occupations in support of health services 7,600 5,805 1,490 300 10 1,640
44 Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations 9,705 8,045 1,305 235 115 1,420
63 Service supervisors and specialized service occupations 15,430 13,015 1,675 315 420 1,835
65 Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations 26,345 21,455 4,085 680 120 4,430
67 Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c. 27,310 22,385 3,750 615 560 4,055
g.Industrial, construction and equipment operation trades 19,690 16,395 3,015 205 75 3,120
72 Industrial, electrical and construction trades 12,720 10,390 2,120 145 60 2,195
73 Maintenance and equipment operation trades 6,970 6,005 900 55 15 925
h.Workers and labourers in transport and construction 19,860 16,685 2,685 405 80 2,895
74 Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers 3,930 3,430 465 30 0 485
75 Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations 11,805 9,765 1,685 320 45 1,845
76 Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations 4,125 3,490 535 60 35 570
i.Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 5,155 4,485 625 10 30 635
82 Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production 1,010 860 145 10 0 145
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production 845 710 120 0 10 120
86 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 3,300 2,915 355 10 15 360
j.Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 5,370 4,620 640 85 35 675
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators 815 715 95 10 0 95
94 Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers 1,540 1,300 205 15 15 215
95 Assemblers in manufacturing 1,600 1,415 145 45 0 165
96 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 1,415 1,185 195 20 20 200
Total - Industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2012 for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since 2015 - 25% sample dataFootnote 139 540,925 447,130 80,315 11,620 1,860 86,125
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 2,510 2,120 325 10 55 325
111 - 112 FarmsFootnote 140 2,080 1,765 265 10 50 265
113 Forestry and logging 70 55 15 0 0 15
114 Fishing, hunting and trapping 30 20 0 0 10 0
115 Support activities for agriculture and forestry 325 285 45 0 0 50
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 545 450 100 0 0 100
211 Oil and gas extraction 140 105 30 0 0 30
212 Mining and quarrying (except oil and gas) 175 135 40 0 0 40
213 Support activities for mining and oil and gas extraction 235 205 30 0 0 25
22 Utilities 1,375 1,200 150 20 10 160
221 Utilities 1,370 1,195 150 20 10 160
23 Construction 24,950 20,810 3,760 265 105 3,890
236 Construction of buildings 7,775 6,550 1,100 85 50 1,140
237 Heavy and civil engineering construction 2,005 1,740 235 30 10 250
238 Specialty trade contractors 15,170 12,525 2,425 150 55 2,505
31-33 Manufacturing 16,595 14,465 1,785 285 65 1,930
311 Food manufacturing 1,435 1,170 190 40 25 215
312 Beverage and tobacco product manufacturing 395 335 60 0 0 55
313 Textile mills 105 95 15 0 0 10
314 Textile product mills 110 90 15 0 0 20
315 Clothing manufacturing 170 150 20 0 10 20
316 Leather and allied product manufacturing 10 10 0 0 0 0
321 Wood product manufacturing 295 230 55 10 0 60
322 Paper manufacturing 155 100 50 0 0 50
323 Printing and related support activities 1,900 1,685 170 40 0 195
324 Petroleum and coal product manufacturing 40 35 10 0 0 0
325 Chemical manufacturing 600 500 80 15 0 90
326 Plastics and rubber products manufacturing 210 170 45 0 0 45
327 Non-metallic mineral product manufacturing 510 405 95 0 0 95
331 Primary metal manufacturing 135 105 25 0 0 30
332 Fabricated metal product manufacturing 1,030 845 165 15 10 170
333 Machinery manufacturing 815 705 95 15 0 105
334 Computer and electronic product manufacturing 4,500 4,160 285 50 10 305
335 Electrical equipment, appliance and component manufacturing 605 545 40 20 0 50
336 Transportation equipment manufacturing 1,265 1,145 95 25 0 110
337 Furniture and related product manufacturing 590 495 95 0 0 95
339 Miscellaneous manufacturing 1,715 1,485 185 40 0 205
41 Wholesale trade 12,500 10,750 1,525 200 30 1,620
411 Farm product merchant wholesalers 35 30 0 10 0 0
412 Petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers 130 110 20 10 0 20
413 Food, beverage and tobacco merchant wholesalers 1,325 1,090 210 10 10 215
414 Personal and household goods merchant wholesalers 1,105 935 140 30 10 155
415 Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and accessories merchant wholesalers 595 475 110 15 0 120
416 Building material and supplies merchant wholesalers 1,405 1,120 275 0 0 280
417 Machinery, equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers 6,485 5,810 565 100 10 615
418 Miscellaneous merchant wholesalers 925 755 145 10 0 150
419 Business-to-business electronic markets, and agents and brokers 500 430 60 10 0 65
44-45 Retail trade 57,535 50,285 6,070 1,035 145 6,590
441 Motor vehicle and parts dealers 5,095 4,335 725 35 0 740
442 Furniture and home furnishings stores 2,150 1,860 245 40 0 265
443 Electronics and appliance stores 2,050 1,865 140 50 0 165
444 Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers 3,470 3,090 350 30 10 365
445 Food and beverage stores 14,105 12,380 1,380 260 85 1,510
446 Health and personal care stores 5,590 4,770 655 155 10 735
447 Gasoline stations 1,135 1,000 95 30 0 115
448 Clothing and clothing accessories stores 7,420 6,425 785 185 20 875
451 Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores 3,055 2,755 265 35 0 280
452 General merchandise stores 8,075 7,095 820 145 10 895
453 Miscellaneous store retailers 3,625 3,155 415 50 0 435
454 Non-store retailers 1,770 1,555 195 20 0 205
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 15,365 12,535 2,360 425 40 2,570
481 Air transportation 1,165 1,015 150 0 0 150
482 Rail transportation 85 60 20 0 0 20
483 Water transportation 65 45 15 10 0 15
484 Truck transportation 1,825 1,520 260 35 0 285
485 Transit and ground passenger transportation 4,295 3,465 605 190 25 700
486 Pipeline transportation 10 10 0 0 0 0
487 Scenic and sightseeing transportation 70 70 0 0 0 0
488 Support activities for transportation 2,775 2,300 390 85 0 435
491 Postal service 2,965 2,305 595 65 10 625
492 Couriers and messengers 1,475 1,205 240 30 0 250
493 Warehousing and storage 645 545 85 15 0 95
51 Information and cultural industries 14,845 12,820 1,680 335 0 1,855
511 Publishing industries (except Internet) 3,300 2,990 270 50 0 290
512 Motion picture and sound recording industries 1,730 1,495 210 25 0 225
515 Broadcasting (except Internet) 1,075 880 155 45 0 175
517 Telecommunications 5,440 4,680 620 135 0 685
518 Data processing, hosting, and related services 940 860 50 30 0 65
519 Other information services 2,355 1,910 385 60 0 410
52 Finance and insurance 17,420 14,610 2,425 360 20 2,610
521 Monetary authorities - central bank 1,105 845 215 50 0 240
522 Credit intermediation and related activities 8,705 7,315 1,190 180 15 1,285
523 Securities, commodity contracts, and other financial investment and related activities 2,915 2,580 285 45 10 305
524 Insurance carriers and related activities 4,625 3,810 730 85 0 770
526 Funds and other financial vehicles 70 65 10 0 0 10
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 9,740 8,550 1,050 125 10 1,120
531 Real estate 8,720 7,655 940 115 10 1,000
532 Rental and leasing services 825 720 100 10 0 105
533 Lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except copyrighted works) 195 175 15 10 0 20
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 55,700 48,900 5,755 975 75 6,245
541 Professional, scientific and technical services 55,700 48,895 5,755 980 70 6,245
55 Management of companies and enterprises 415 340 75 0 0 75
551 Management of companies and enterprises 415 340 75 0 0 75
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 24,090 19,360 3,950 555 230 4,225
561 Administrative and support services 23,455 18,810 3,870 545 230 4,145
562 Waste management and remediation services 635 550 75 10 0 85
61 Educational services 45,730 35,645 8,720 1,320 40 9,385
611 Educational services 45,730 35,645 8,725 1,320 40 9,385
62 Health care and social assistance 58,230 46,900 9,770 1,410 140 10,475
621 Ambulatory health care services 19,150 15,890 2,800 430 20 3,020
622 Hospitals 17,645 13,875 3,390 385 0 3,580
623 Nursing and residential care facilities 9,220 7,350 1,610 220 35 1,720
624 Social assistance 12,215 9,785 1,970 375 85 2,155
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 11,950 10,190 1,525 220 15 1,635
711 Performing arts, spectator sports and related industries 4,260 3,690 450 95 15 500
712 Heritage institutions 1,195 900 270 30 0 285
713 Amusement, gambling and recreation industries 6,495 5,600 800 90 0 850
72 Accommodation and food services 37,405 32,165 3,660 895 680 4,110
721 Accommodation services 4,035 3,395 440 135 70 505
722 Food services and drinking places 33,365 28,775 3,220 765 605 3,600
81 Other services (except public administration) 22,855 19,020 3,220 455 170 3,440
811 Repair and maintenance 3,855 3,310 465 60 25 490
812 Personal and laundry services 6,960 5,920 800 150 95 870
813 Religious, grant-making, civic, and professional and similar organizations 10,090 8,045 1,810 225 10 1,925
814 Private households 1,950 1,745 145 25 40 160
91 Public administration 111,165 86,010 22,400 2,725 30 23,760
911 Federal government public administration 94,520 72,215 19,845 2,440 15 21,065
912 Provincial and territorial public administration 2,415 1,860 500 50 0 530
913 Local, municipal and regional public administration 13,125 11,015 1,940 175 0 2,025
914 Aboriginal public administration 125 110 10 0 0 15
919 International and other extra-territorial public administration 980 805 105 50 15 130
Total - Place of work status for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households - 25% sample dataFootnote 141 476,540 393,765 71,315 10,015 1,450 76,325
Worked at home 34,570 29,565 4,360 520 120 4,620
Worked outside Canada 2,125 1,785 190 110 45 245
No fixed workplace address 39,375 32,750 5,625 855 140 6,055
Worked at usual place 400,475 329,660 61,135 8,535 1,145 65,405
Total - Language used most often at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% sample dataFootnote 142 540,925 447,130 80,315 11,625 1,860 86,125
English 485,325 429,485 48,305 6,835 705 51,725
French 25,220 4,110 20,100 995 15 20,600
Non-official language 3,460 2,165 85 165 1,040 170
Aboriginal 35 25 0 10 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 3,425 2,135 85 165 1,040 165
English and French 22,895 8,145 11,520 3,225 10 13,130
English and non-official language 3,260 2,960 20 180 100 110
French and non-official language 70 0 50 10 0 55
English, French and non-official language 700 265 230 205 0 335
Total - Other language(s) used regularly at work for the population in private households aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2015 - 25% Sample DataFootnote 143 540,930 447,130 80,315 11,620 1,860 86,125
None 409,330 371,195 29,680 6,935 1,515 33,150
English 18,690 4,580 13,290 675 150 13,630
French 102,315 62,310 36,780 3,210 10 38,385
Non-official language 9,090 8,065 325 515 190 580
Aboriginal 125 130 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 8,965 7,945 320 515 185 580
English and French 120 45 15 60 0 45
English and non-official language 140 50 55 35 0 75
French and non-official language 1,230 880 170 185 0 260
English, French and non-official language 10 0 0 10 0 0
Total - Commuting destination for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work - 25% sample data 400,475 329,660 61,140 8,535 1,145 65,405
Commute within census subdivision (CSD) of residence 370,510 307,330 54,485 7,640 1,060 58,305
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) within census division (CD) of residence 0 0 0 0 0 0
Commute to a different census subdivision (CSD) and census division (CD) within province or territory of residence 8,795 7,295 1,355 105 35 1,410
Commute to a different province or territory 21,175 15,035 5,295 785 55 5,690
Total - Main mode of commuting for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataFootnote 144 439,845 362,410 66,760 9,390 1,285 71,455
Car, truck, van - as a driver 275,620 228,295 41,290 5,340 695 43,960
Car, truck, van - as a passenger 25,245 21,195 3,340 570 140 3,625
Public transit 90,690 72,550 15,205 2,605 330 16,505
Walked 32,450 27,145 4,650 585 80 4,945
Bicycle 11,460 9,670 1,560 220 10 1,670
Other method 4,380 3,560 710 75 35 750
Total - Commuting duration for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataFootnote 145 439,845 362,410 66,765 9,390 1,285 71,455
Less than 15 minutes 87,280 72,980 12,430 1,630 240 13,245
15 to 29 minutes 167,425 139,595 23,995 3,380 460 25,680
30 to 44 minutes 108,735 88,465 17,460 2,485 330 18,700
45 to 59 minutes 44,635 35,890 7,570 1,050 125 8,095
60 minutes and over 31,770 25,475 5,310 850 130 5,735
Total - Time leaving for work for the employed labour force aged 15 years and over in private households with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address - 25% sample dataFootnote 146 439,850 362,410 66,760 9,390 1,285 71,455
Between 5 a.m. and 5:59 a.m. 18,970 15,230 3,340 335 65 3,505
Between 6 a.m. and 6:59 a.m. 75,715 60,480 13,980 1,140 110 14,550
Between 7 a.m. and 7:59 a.m. 128,840 103,810 22,135 2,705 185 23,490
Between 8 a.m. and 8:59 a.m. 108,525 91,265 14,260 2,830 175 15,675
Between 9 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. 51,015 43,870 5,605 1,080 460 6,145
Between 12 p.m. and 4:59 a.m. 56,775 47,755 7,440 1,295 285 8,090
Total - Mobility status 1 year ago - 25% sample dataFootnote 147 907,585 736,850 136,995 20,950 12,785 147,475
Non-movers 784,725 636,720 120,205 18,120 9,675 129,265
Movers 122,860 100,130 16,795 2,830 3,110 18,210
Non-migrants 85,915 71,425 11,485 1,965 1,045 12,470
Migrants 36,945 28,705 5,305 865 2,065 5,740
Internal migrants 24,555 19,860 4,020 500 170 4,270
Intraprovincial migrants 13,880 11,910 1,720 160 95 1,800
Interprovincial migrants 10,670 7,950 2,295 345 80 2,470
External migrants 12,390 8,840 1,285 360 1,895 1,470
Total - Mobility status 5 years ago - 25% sample dataFootnote 148 868,130 704,770 132,140 20,055 11,160 142,170
Non-movers 524,035 425,540 81,270 11,505 5,720 87,020
Movers 344,100 279,230 50,875 8,550 5,445 55,150
Non-migrants 228,065 187,705 33,230 5,165 1,965 35,810
Migrants 116,035 91,530 17,645 3,385 3,475 19,335
Internal migrants 74,765 59,805 12,890 1,690 385 13,740
Intraprovincial migrants 42,440 36,405 5,380 465 195 5,610
Interprovincial migrants 32,325 23,400 7,515 1,225 185 8,130
External migrants 41,270 31,725 4,750 1,695 3,095 5,600

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

The official language minority population of Quebec includes all individuals with English as a first official language spoken and half of those with both English and French. The official language minority population of the country overall and of every province and territory other than Quebec includes individuals with French as a first official language spoken and half of those with both English and French.

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Footnote 2

For more information, refer to the Census Dictionary: Marital status.

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Footnote 3

Total income - The sum of certain incomes (in cash and, in some circumstances, in kind) of the statistical unit during a specified reference period. The components used to calculate total income vary between:

- statistical units of social statistical programs such as persons, private households, census families and economic families;
- statistical units of business statistical programs such as enterprises, companies, establishments and locations;
- statistical units of farm statistical programs such as farm operator and farm family.

In the context of persons, total income refers to receipts from certain sources, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

In the context of census families, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all of its family members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

In the context of economic families, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all of its family members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

In the context of households, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all household members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

The monetary receipts included are those that tend to be of a regular and recurring nature. Receipts that are included as income are:

- employment income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions and net income from self-employment (for both unincorporated farm and non-farm activities);
- income from investment sources, such as dividends and interest on bonds, accounts, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) and mutual funds;
- income from employer and personal pension sources, such as private pensions and payments from annuities and registered retirement income funds (RRIFs);
- other regular cash income, such as child support payments received, spousal support payments (alimony) received and scholarships;
- income from government sources, such as social assistance, child benefits, Employment Insurance benefits, Old Age Security benefits, Canada Pension Plan and Québec Pension Plan benefits and disability income.

Receipts excluded from this income definition are:

- one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump-sum insurance settlements and tax-free savings account (TFSA) or registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) withdrawals;
- capital gains because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. It is further assumed that they are more relevant to the concept of wealth than the concept of income;
- employers' contributions to registered pension plans, Canada Pension Plan, Québec Pension Plan and Employment Insurance;
- voluntary inter-household transfers, imputed rent, goods and services produced for barter and goods produced for own consumption.

After-tax income - Total income less income taxes of the statistical unit during a specified reference period. Income taxes refers to the sum of federal income taxes, provincial and territorial income taxes, less abatement where applicable. Provincial and territorial income taxes include health care premiums in certain jurisdictions. Abatement reduces the federal income taxes payable by persons residing in Quebec or in certain self-governing Yukon First Nation settlement lands.

Market income - The sum of employment income (wages, salaries and commissions, net self-employment income from farm or non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice), investment income, private retirement income (retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from registered retirement savings plans [RRSPs] and registered retirement income funds [RRIFs]) and other money income from market sources during the reference period. It is equivalent to total income minus government transfers. It is also referred to as income before transfers and taxes.

Government transfers - All cash benefits received from federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments during the reference period.

It includes:

- Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor;
- retirement, disability and survivor benefits from Canada Pension Plan and Québec Pension Plan;
- benefits from Employment Insurance and Québec parental insurance plan;
- child benefits from federal and provincial programs;
- social assistance benefits;
- workers' compensation benefits;
- Working income tax benefit;
- Goods and services tax credit and harmonized sales tax credit;
- other income from government sources.

Employment income - All income received as wages, salaries and commissions from paid employment and net self-employment income from farm or non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice during the reference period.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

Average income - Average income of a specified group is calculated by dividing the aggregate income of that group by the number of units in that group. Average incomes of individuals are calculated for those with income (positive or negative).

Median income - The median income of a specified group is the amount that divides the income distribution of that group into two halves, i.e., the incomes of half of the units in that group are below the median, while those of the other half are above the median. Median incomes of individuals are calculated for those with income (positive or negative).

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Composition of total income - The composition of the total income of a population group or a geographic area refers to the relative share of each income source or group of sources, expressed as a percentage of the aggregate total income of that group or area.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 5

Market income - The sum of employment income (wages, salaries and commissions, net self-employment income from farm or non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice), investment income, private retirement income (retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities, including those from registered retirement savings plans [RRSPs] and registered retirement income funds [RRIFs]) and other money income from market sources during the reference period. It is equivalent to total income minus government transfers. It is also referred to as income before transfers and taxes.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Employment income - All income received as wages, salaries and commissions from paid employment and net self-employment income from farm or non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice during the reference period.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 7

Government transfers - All cash benefits received from federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments during the reference period. It includes:

- Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance or Allowance for the Survivor;
- retirement, disability and survivor benefits from Canada Pension Plan and Québec Pension Plan;
- benefits from Employment Insurance and Québec parental insurance plan;
- child benefits from federal and provincial programs;
- social assistance benefits;
- workers' compensation benefits;
- Working income tax benefit;
- Goods and services tax credit and harmonized sales tax credit;
- other income from government sources.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 8

Total income - The sum of certain incomes (in cash and, in some circumstances, in kind) of the statistical unit during a specified reference period. The components used to calculate total income vary between:

- statistical units of social statistical programs such as persons, private households, census families and economic families;
- statistical units of business statistical programs such as enterprises, companies, establishments and locations;
- statistical units of farm statistical programs such as farm operator and farm family.

In the context of persons, total income refers to receipts from certain sources, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

In the context of census families, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all of its family members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

In the context of economic families, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all of its family members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

In the context of households, total income refers to receipts from certain sources of all household members, before income taxes and deductions, during a specified reference period.

The monetary receipts included are those that tend to be of a regular and recurring nature. Receipts that are included as income are:

- employment income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions and net income from self-employment (for both unincorporated farm and non-farm activities);
- income from investment sources, such as dividends and interest on bonds, accounts, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) and mutual funds;
- income from employer and personal pension sources, such as private pensions and payments from annuities and registered retirement income funds (RRIFs);
- other regular cash income, such as child support payments received, spousal support payments (alimony) received and scholarships;
- income from government sources, such as social assistance, child benefits, Employment Insurance benefits, Old Age Security benefits, Canada Pension Plan and Québec Pension Plan benefits and disability income.

Receipts excluded from this income definition are:

- one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump-sum insurance settlements and tax-free savings account (TFSA) or registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) withdrawals;
- capital gains because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. It is further assumed that they are more relevant to the concept of wealth than the concept of income;
- employers' contributions to registered pension plans, Canada Pension Plan, Québec Pension Plan and Employment Insurance;
- voluntary inter-household transfers, imputed rent, goods and services produced for barter and goods produced for own consumption.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 9

After-tax income - After-tax income refers to total income less income taxes of the statistical unit during a specified reference period. Income taxes refers to the sum of federal income taxes, provincial and territorial income taxes, less abatement where applicable. Provincial and territorial income taxes include health care premiums in certain jurisdictions. Abatement reduces the federal income taxes payable by persons residing in Quebec or in certain self-governing Yukon First Nation settlement lands.


For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 10

Employment income - All income received as wages, salaries and commissions from paid employment and net self-employment income from farm or non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice during the reference period.


For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 11

Employment income - All income received as wages, salaries and commissions from paid employment and net self-employment income from farm or non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice during the reference period.

For the 2016 Census, the reference period is the calendar year 2015 for all income variables.

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Footnote 12

Full-year full-time workers - Persons aged 15 years and over who worked mostly full time (30 hours or more per week) and full year (49 weeks and over per year) in 2015. For more information, see variable work activity in 2015, Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 13

Median income - The median income of a specified group is the amount that divides the income distribution of that group into two halves, i.e., the incomes of half of the units in that group are below the median, while those of the other half are above the median.

Median incomes of individuals are calculated for those with income (positive or negative).

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Footnote 14

Average income - Average income of a specified group is calculated by dividing the aggregate income of that group by the number of units in that group.

Average incomes of individuals are calculated for those with income (positive or negative).

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Footnote 15

Knowledge of official languages refers to whether the person can conduct a conversation in English only, French only, in both languages or in neither language. For a child who has not yet learned to speak, this includes languages that the child is learning to speak at home.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 16

Language spoken most often at home refers to the language the person speaks most often at home at the time of data collection. A person can report more than one language as 'spoken most often at home' if the languages are spoken equally often. For a person who lives alone, the language spoken most often at home is the language in which he or she feels most comfortable. For a child who has not yet learned to speak, this is the language spoken most often to the child at home. Where two languages are spoken to the child, the language spoken most often at home is the language spoken most often. If both languages are used equally often, then both languages are included here.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 17

Other language(s) spoken regularly at home refers to the languages, if any, that the person speaks at home on a regular basis at the time of data collection, other than the language or languages he or she speaks most often at home.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 18

Mother tongue refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the person at the time the data was collected. If the person no longer understands the first language learned, the mother tongue is the second language learned. For a person who learned two languages at the same time in early childhood, the mother tongue is the language this person spoke most often at home before starting school. The person has two mother tongues only if the two languages were used equally often and are still understood by the person. For a child who has not yet learned to speak, the mother tongue is the language spoken most often to this child at home. The child has two mother tongues only if both languages are spoken equally often so that the child learns both languages at the same time.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 19

'Knowledge of official languages' refers to whether the person can conduct a conversation in English only, French only, in both or in neither language. For a child who has not yet learned to speak, this includes languages that the child is learning to speak at home.

'Knowledge of non-official languages' refers to whether the person can conduct a conversation in a language other than English or French. For a child who has not yet learned to speak, this includes languages that the child is learning to speak at home. The number of languages that can be reported may vary between surveys, depending on the objectives of the survey.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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This is a total population count. The sum of the languages in this table is greater than the total population count because a person may report more than one language in the census.

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Footnote 20

Aboriginal identity refers to whether the person identified with the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. This includes those who are First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who are Registered or Treaty Indians (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or those who have 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.

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 2016 Census of Population. For more information on Aboriginal variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016 and the Aboriginal Peoples Technical Report, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 21

'Aboriginal identity' includes persons who are First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who are Registered or Treaty Indians (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or those who have 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 22

'Single Aboriginal responses' includes persons who are in only one Aboriginal group, that is First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

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Footnote 23

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 2016 Census of Population. For additional information, refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 24

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

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Footnote 25

'Aboriginal responses not included elsewhere' includes persons who are not First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who have Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or Membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

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Footnote 26

Registered or Treaty Indian status refers to whether or not a person is a Registered or Treaty Indian. 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.

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 Census of Population. For more information on Aboriginal variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016 and the Aboriginal Peoples Technical Report, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 27

'Registered or Treaty Indian Status' includes persons who are a Registered or Treaty Indian. 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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Aboriginal ancestry refers to whether a person has ancestry associated with the Aboriginal peoples of Canada, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis, and Inuit. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. Ancestry refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the person's ancestors, an ancestor being usually more distant than a grandparent. A person can have more than one ethnic or cultural origin.

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 Census of Population.

For more information on Aboriginal variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016 and the Aboriginal Peoples Technical Report, Census of Population, 2016.

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'Aboriginal ancestry (only)' includes persons who have First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and/or Inuit ancestry. It excludes persons with non-Aboriginal ancestry.

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'Single Aboriginal ancestry (only)' includes persons who have only one of First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuit ancestry. It excludes persons with non-Aboriginal ancestry.

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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 Census of Population. For additional information, refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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'Multiple Aboriginal ancestries (only)' includes persons who have two or more of First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries. It excludes persons with non-Aboriginal ancestry.

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'Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestries' includes persons who have First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and/or Inuit ancestry, as well as non-Aboriginal ancestry.

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'Single Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestries' includes persons who have First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuit ancestry, as well as non-Aboriginal ancestry.

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'Multiple Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal ancestries' includes persons who have two or more of First Nations (North American Indian), Métis and Inuit ancestries, as well as non-Aboriginal ancestry.

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'Non-Aboriginal ancestry (only)' includes persons who have non-Aboriginal ancestry only.

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Citizenship refers to the country where the person has citizenship. A person may have more than one citizenship. A person may be stateless, that is, they may have no citizenship. Citizenship can be by birth or naturalization.

For more information on citizenship variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 38

'Canadian citizens' includes persons who are citizens of Canada only and persons who are citizens of Canada and at least one other country.

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Footnote 39

'Not Canadian citizens' includes persons who are not citizens of Canada. They may be citizens of one or more other countries. Persons who are stateless are included in this category.

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Footnote 40

Immigrant status refers to whether the person is a non-immigrant, an immigrant or a non-permanent resident.

Period of immigration refers to the period in which the immigrant first obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status.

For more information on immigration variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 41

'Non-immigrants' includes persons who are Canadian citizens by birth.

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'Immigrants' includes persons who are, or who have ever been, landed immigrants or permanent residents. Such persons have been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship by naturalization are included in this category. In the 2016 Census of Population, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada on or prior to May 10, 2016.

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Footnote 43

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada on or prior to May 10, 2016.

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'Non-permanent residents' includes persons from another country who have a work or study permit or who are refugee claimants, and their family members sharing the same permit and living in Canada with them.

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'Age at immigration' refers to the age at which an immigrant first obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status.

'Immigrant' refers to a person who is, or who has ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident. Such a person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship by naturalization are included in this group. In the 2016 Census of Population, 'Immigrant' includes immigrants who landed in Canada on or prior to May 10, 2016.

For more information on immigration variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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'Immigrant' refers to a person who is, or who has ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident. Such a person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship by naturalization are included in this group. In the 2016 Census of Population, 'Immigrant' includes immigrants who landed in Canada on or prior to May 10, 2016.

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

'Place of birth' refers to the name of the geographic location where the person was born. The geographic location is specified according to geographic boundaries current at the time of data collection, not the geographic boundaries at the time of birth.

In the 2016 Census of Population, the geographic location refers to the name of the province, territory or country in which the person was born. It refers to a province or territory if the person was born in Canada. It refers to a country if the person was born outside Canada.

For more information on immigration and place of birth variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 47

The official name of United States is United States of America.

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Footnote 48

Ireland is also referred to as Republic of Ireland.

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Footnote 49

Serbia excludes Kosovo.

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Footnote 50

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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Footnote 51

China excludes Hong Kong and Macao.

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The full name of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.

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Footnote 53

The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Footnote 54

The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

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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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'Recent immigrant' refers to an immigrant who first obtained his or her landed immigrant or permanent resident status between January 1, 2011 and May 10, 2016.

'Immigrant' refers to a person who is, or who has ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident. Such a person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship by naturalization are included in this group.

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

'Place of birth' refers to the name of the geographic location where the person was born. The geographic location is specified according to geographic boundaries current at the time of data collection, not the geographic boundaries at the time of birth. In the 2016 Census of Population, the geographic location refers to a country if the person was born outside Canada.

For more information on immigration and place of birth variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 58

The official name of United States is United States of America.

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Footnote 59

The official name of Venezuela is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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Ireland is also referred to as Republic of Ireland.

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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 and Macao.

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The full name of Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China.

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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 Syria is Syrian Arab Republic.

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Footnote 68

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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Generation status refers to whether or not the person or the person's parents were born in Canada.

For more information on generation status variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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'First generation' includes persons who were born outside Canada. For the most part, these are people who are now, or once were, 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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'Admission category' refers to the name of the immigration program or group of programs under which an immigrant has been granted for the first time the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities.

'Applicant type' refers to whether an immigrant was identified as the principal applicant, the spouse or the dependant on the application for permanent residence.

'Immigrant' refers to a person who is, or who has ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident. Such a person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship by naturalization are included in this group.In the 2016 Census of Population, data on admission category and applicant type are available for immigrants who landed in Canada between January 1, 1980 and May 10, 2016.

For more information on immigration variables, including information on their classifications, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Place of Birth, Generation Status, Citizenship and Immigration Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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'Economic immigrants' includes immigrants who have been selected for their ability to contribute to Canada's economy through their ability to meet labour market needs, to own and manage or to build a business, to make a substantial investment, to create their own employment or to meet specific provincial or territorial labour market needs.

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'Principal applicants' includes immigrants who were identified as the principal applicant on the application for permanent residence.

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'Secondary applicants' includes immigrants who were identified as the married spouse, the common-law or conjugal partner or the dependant of the principal applicant on the application for permanent residence.

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'Immigrants sponsored by family' includes immigrants who were sponsored by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and were granted permanent resident status on the basis of their relationship either as the spouse, partner, parent, grand-parent, child or other relative of this sponsor. The terms 'family class' or 'family reunification' are sometimes used to refer to this category.

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'Refugees' includes immigrants who were granted permanent resident status on the basis of a well-founded fear of returning to their home country. This category includes persons who had a well-founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership in particular social group or for political opinion (Geneva Convention refugees) as well as persons who had been seriously and personally affected by civil war or armed conflict, or have suffered a massive violation of human rights. Some refugees were in Canada when they applied for refugee protection for themselves and their family members (either with them in Canada or abroad). Others were abroad and were referred for resettlement to Canada by the United Nations Refugee Agency, another designated referral organization or private sponsors.

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'Other immigrants' includes immigrants who were granted permanent resident status under a program that does not fall under the economic immigrants, the immigrants sponsored by family or the refugee categories.

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Visible minority refers to whether a person belongs to a visible minority group as defined by the Employment Equity Act and, if so, the visible minority group to which the person 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.' The visible minority population consists mainly of the following groups: South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese.

For more information on the Visible minority variable, including information on its classification, the questions from which it is derived, data quality and its comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Visible Minority and Population Group Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 82

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 83

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

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Footnote 84

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

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Footnote 85

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

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

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

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Footnote 88

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

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This is a total population estimate. The sum of the ethnic groups in this table is greater than the total population estimate because a person may report more than one ethnic origin in the census.

'Ethnic origin' refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the person's ancestors. An ancestor is usually more distant than a grandparent. For additional information on the collection and dissemination of ethnic origin data, refer to the Ethnic Origin Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Includes general responses indicating North American origins (e.g., 'North American') as well as more specific responses indicating North American origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Maritimer').

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Footnote 91

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 92

Includes general responses indicating Western European origins (e.g., 'Western European') as well as more specific responses indicating Western European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Liechtensteiner').

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Includes general responses indicating Northern European origins (e.g., 'Northern European') as well as more specific responses indicating Northern European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Faroese,' 'Scandinavian').

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Includes responses of 'Czechoslovakian,' not otherwise specified.

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Includes general responses indicating Eastern European origins (e.g., 'Eastern European') as well as more specific responses indicating Eastern European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Baltic').

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Includes responses of 'Yugoslavian,' not otherwise specified.

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Footnote 97

Includes general responses indicating Southern European origins (e.g., 'Southern European') as well as more specific responses indicating Southern European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Gibraltarian').

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Includes responses of 'Slavic,' not otherwise specified.

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Footnote 99

Includes general responses indicating Other European origins (e.g., 'European') as well as more specific responses indicating European origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Central European').

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Includes responses of 'West Indian,' not otherwise specified.

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Footnote 101

Includes general responses indicating Caribbean origins (e.g., 'Antilles,' 'Caribbean') as well as more specific responses indicating Caribbean origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Aruban').

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Footnote 102

Includes general responses indicating Latin, Central or South American origins (e.g., 'South American') as well as more specific responses indicating Latin, Central or South American origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Surinamese').

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Includes general responses indicating Central or West African origins (e.g., 'West African') as well as more specific responses indicating Central or West African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Luba,' 'Mossi').

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Includes general responses indicating North African origins (e.g., 'North African') as well as more specific responses indicating North African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Maghreb').

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Footnote 105

Includes responses of 'Bantu,' not otherwise specified.

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Includes general responses indicating Southern or East African origins (e.g., 'East African') as well as more specific responses indicating Southern or East African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Hutu,' 'Shona').

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Includes responses of 'Black,' not otherwise specified.

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Footnote 108

Includes general responses indicating Other African origins (e.g., 'African') as well as more specific responses indicating Other African origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Saharan').

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Footnote 109

Includes responses of 'Arab,' not otherwise specified.

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Footnote 110

Includes general responses indicating West Asian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins (e.g., 'West Asian,' 'Middle Eastern') as well as more specific responses indicating West Asian, Central Asian and Middle Eastern origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Baloch,' 'Circassian').

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Footnote 111

Includes general responses indicating South Asian origins (e.g., 'South Asian') as well as more specific responses indicating South Asian origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Telugu').

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Footnote 112

Includes general responses indicating East and Southeast Asian origins (e.g., 'Southeast Asian') as well as more specific responses indicating East and Southeast Asian origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Bruneian').

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Footnote 113

Includes general responses indicating Other Asian origins (e.g., 'Asian') as well as more specific responses indicating Other Asian origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Eurasian').

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Footnote 114

Includes responses of 'Polynesian,' not otherwise specified.

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Footnote 115

Includes general responses indicating Pacific Islands origins (e.g., 'Pacific Islander') as well as more specific responses indicating Pacific Islands origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Tahitian').

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Footnote 116

Highest certificate, diploma or degree is the classification used in the census to measure the broader concept of 'Educational attainment.'

This variable refers to the highest level of education that a person has successfully completed and is derived from the educational qualifications questions, which asked for all certificates, diplomas and degrees to be reported.

The general hierarchy used in deriving this variable (high school, trades, college, university) is loosely tied to the 'in-class' duration of the various types of education. At the detailed level, someone who has completed one type of certificate, diploma or degree will not necessarily have completed the credentials listed below it in the hierarchy. For example, a person with an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma may not have completed a high school certificate or diploma, nor does an individual with a 'master's degree' necessarily have a 'certificate or diploma above bachelor level.' Although the hierarchy may not fit all programs perfectly, it gives a general measure of educational attainment.

This variable is reported for persons aged 15 years and over in private households.

Users are advised to consult data quality comments for 'Highest certificate, diploma or degree', available in the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016, Catalogue no. 98-500-X2016013.

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'Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate' includes only people who have this as their highest educational qualification. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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'Trades certificate or diploma other than Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification' 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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'Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification' also includes Journeyperson's designations.

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'Earned doctorate' 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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'Field of study' refers to the discipline or area of learning/training associated with a particular course or programme of study.

This variable refers to the predominant discipline or area of learning or training of a person's highest completed postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree, classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2016.

This 'Major field of study' variable can be used either independently or in conjunction with the 'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' variable. When the latter is used with 'Major field of study,' it should be noted that different fields of study will be more common for different types of postsecondary qualifications. At the detailed program level, some programs are only offered by certain types of institutions.

There was an explicit instruction in the questionnaire which instructed respondents to be as specific as possible in indicating a subfield or subcategory of specialization within a broad discipline or area of training.

This variable is reported for persons aged 15 years and over in private households.

This variable shows the 'Variant of CIP 2016 - Alternative primary groupings' CIP variant, with the hierarchy of the primary groupings and two-digit series. When a primary grouping contains more than one subseries from series '30. Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies,' these subseries are grouped together. An exception is made for '30.01 Biological and physical sciences' due to its large size. For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2016: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/concepts/classification.

For information on collection, classification and data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016, Catalogue no. 98-500-X2016013.

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Certain series and their subcomponents are not used when coding major field of study for the census. These are series 21, 32 to 37 and 53, which represent non-credit and personal improvement fields of study.

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'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma; a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma; or a university certificate, diploma or degree.

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'Interdisciplinary humanities' includes '30.13 Medieval and renaissance studies,' '30.21 Holocaust and related studies,' '30.22 Classical and ancient studies' and '30.29 Maritime studies.'

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'Interdisciplinary social and behavioural sciences' includes '30.05 Peace studies and conflict resolution,' '30.10 Biopsychology,' '30.11 Gerontology,' '30.14 Museology/museum studies,' '30.15 Science, technology and society,' '30.17 Behavioural sciences,' '30.20 International/global studies,' '30.23 Intercultural/multicultural and diversity studies,' '30.25 Cognitive science,' '30.26 Cultural studies/critical theory and analysis,' '30.28 Dispute resolution,' '30.31 Human computer interaction' and '30.33 Sustainability studies.'

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'Other interdisciplinary physical and life sciences' includes '30.18 Natural sciences,' '30.19 Nutrition sciences,' '30.27 Human biology' and '30.32 Marine sciences.'

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'Interdisciplinary mathematics, computer and information sciences' includes '30.06 Systems science and theory,' '30.08 Mathematics and computer science' and '30.30 Computational science.'

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'Location of study' refers to either:

- the province, territory or country of the institution from which a person obtained a certificate, diploma or degree, or;

- the province, territory or country of the institution that a person attended during a specified reference period, or for a specific level of education.

In both cases, location of study refers to the location of the institution granting the certificate, diploma or degree, not the location of the person at the time he or she obtained the qualification or was attending the institution. The geographic location is specified according to boundaries current at the time the data are collected, not the boundaries at the time of study.

This is a summary variable that indicates whether the 'Location of study' of the person's highest certificate, diploma or degree was the same province or territory where the person lived at the time of the 2016 Census of Population, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. This variable is derived from 'Location of study' and 'Province or territory of current residence.' It only applies to individuals who had completed a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

'Location of study outside Canada' may be further sub-classified using the Standard Classification of Countries and Areas of Interest (SCCAI). When using the SCCAI for this sub-classification, the class 'Canada' is not used.

This variable is reported for persons aged 15 years and over in private households.

For information on collection, classification and data quality for 'Location of study compared with province or territory of residence,' refer to the Education Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016, Catalogue no. 98-500-X2016013.

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Footnote 128

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

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Footnote 129

Refers to all locations of study outside Canada, including the six locations outside Canada most often reported at the national level. These will not necessarily be the top six countries for other geographies.

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Footnote 130

The official name of United States is United States of America.

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Footnote 131

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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Footnote 132

China excludes Hong Kong and Macao.

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Footnote 133

Refers to whether a person aged 15 years and over was employed, unemployed or not in the labour force during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Early enumeration was conducted in remote, isolated parts of the provinces and territories. When enumeration has taken place before May 2016, the reference date used is the date on which the household was enumerated.

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

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Footnote 134

Refers to the number of weeks in which a person aged 15 years and over worked for pay or in self-employment in 2015 at all jobs held, even if only for a few hours, and whether these weeks were mostly full time (30 hours or more per week) or mostly part time (less than 30 hours per week).

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Footnote 135

Includes persons aged 15 years and over who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2015 and persons who worked in 2016, but not in 2015.

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Footnote 136

Includes persons aged 15 years and over who worked full year (49 weeks and over) and mostly full time (30 hours or more per week) in 2015.

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Footnote 137

Includes persons aged 15 years and over who worked full year mostly part time or part year mostly full time or part year mostly part time in 2015. Part year is less than 49 weeks and part time is less than 30 hours per week.

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Footnote 138

Refers to the kind of work performed by persons aged 15 years and over as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job. The occupation data are produced according to the NOC 2016.

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Footnote 139

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

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Footnote 140

The code and title of this category are not found in the North American Classification System (NAICS) 2012; this category is needed due to the combination of NAICS sub-sectors performed during the coding process.

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Footnote 141

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 142

Language used most often at work refers to the language the person uses most often at work. A person can report more than one language as 'used most often at work' if the languages are used equally often.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Other language(s) used regularly at work refers to the languages, if any, that the person uses in their job on a regular basis, other than the language or languages he or she uses most often at work.

For more information on language variables, including information on their classifications, the questions from which they are derived, data quality and their comparability with other sources of data, please refer to the Languages Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2016.

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Footnote 144

The census assumes that the commute to work originates from the usual place of residence, but this may not always be the case. Sometimes, respondents may be on a business trip and may have reported their place of work or main mode of commuting based on where they were working during the trip. Some persons maintain a residence close to work and commute to their home on weekends. Students often work after school at a location near their school. As a result, the data may show unusual commutes or unusual main modes of commuting.

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Footnote 145

Refers to the length of time, in minutes, usually required by a person to travel between his or her place of residence and his or her place of work.

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Footnote 146

Refers to the time of day at which a person usually leaves home to go to their place of work.

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Footnote 147

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2016, in relation to the place of residence on the same date one year earlier at the provincial level. 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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Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2016, in relation to the place of residence on the same date five years earlier at the provincial level. 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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Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 98-400-X2016352.

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