Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Total income plus net capital gains or losses
Total income plus net capital gains or losses
Definition
This is a non-standard definition of income designed for specific analyses that adds net capital gains or losses to the standard total income.
For the 2021 Census, the reference period for income data is the calendar year 2020, unless otherwise specified.
Statistical unit(s)
Classification(s)
- Not applicable
Reported in
2021 and 2016 (100% data); 2011Footnote 1 (30% sample)
Reported for
Population aged 15 years and over in private households
Question number(s)
Variable derived based on administrative tax and benefit records received from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Responses
Positive or negative dollar value or nil
Remarks
See net capital gains or losses and total income.
For additional information about data collection method, coverage, reference period, concepts, data quality and intercensal comparability of the income data, refer to the Income Reference Guide, Census of Population, 2021.
Note(s)
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