Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016
Period of immigration

Release date: May 3, 2017
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Definition

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

For more information, please refer to the definition of 'Year of immigration.'

Statistical unit(s)

Immigrant

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