Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Type of union

Release date: November 17, 2021
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Definition

Type of union refers to the nature of the relationship between the members of a couple. Specifically, it indicates whether the members of a couple are either legally married to each other or living in a common‑law relationship.

Statistical unit(s)

Classification(s)

Reported in

2021, 2016 and 2011; 2006, 2001 and 1996 (20% sample); 1991.

Reported for

Population in private households

Question number(s)

Derived variable

Responses

Not applicable

Remarks

The term "type of union" replaces the term "conjugal status," which ceased to be used in 2021.

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