Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021
Collective household

Release date: November 17, 2021
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Definition

Refers to a person or a group of persons who occupy a collective dwelling and do not have a usual place of residence elsewhere in Canada. Only data for collective households with usual residents are shown in the standard census products.

Statistical unit(s)

Classification(s)

Reported in

2021, 2016, 2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976 and 1971

Reported for

Not applicable

Question number(s)

Not applicable

Responses

Not applicable

Remarks

For more information, refer to the Census Dictionary: Collective dwelling and Usual place of residence.

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