Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016
Dwelling
Definition
A dwelling is defined as a set of living quarters. Two types of dwellings are identified in the census, collective dwellings and private dwellings. The former pertains to dwellings which are institutional, communal or commercial in nature. The latter, private dwellings, refers to a separate set of living quarters with a private entrance either from outside the building or from a common hall, lobby, vestibule or stairway inside the building. The entrance to the dwelling must be one that can be used without passing through the living quarters of some other person or group of persons.
Statistical unit(s)
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Classification(s)
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Reported in
2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961
Reported for
For more information on the dwelling universe, refer to the Guide to the Census of Population, 2016.
Question number(s)
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Responses
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Remarks
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