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Topic-based tabulation: Selected Educational Characteristics (29), Aboriginal Origin (14), Age Groups (5A) and Sex (3) for Population 15 Years and Over, for Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2001 Census - 20% Sample Data

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General information

Catalogue number :97F0011XCB2001051
Release date :November 19, 2003
Topic :Aboriginal Peoples of Canada
Data dimensions :

Note

Special Note: Data Quality for School Attendance

The overall quality of the education variables from the 2001 Census is acceptable. However, users of the 2001 Census data on school attendance are cautioned that the counts for the 15 to 19 year olds not attending school category may be too high. The proportion of persons aged 15 to 19 who indicated they had not attended school in the school year prior to the census increased from 18% in 1996 to 23% in 2001. This variable requires further research.

For additional information, please refer to the 2001 Census Dictionary, Catalogue Number 92-378-XIE or 92-378-XPE.

Special Note: Non-permanent Residents

In 1991, 1996 and 2001, the Census of Population enumerated both permanent and non-permanent residents of Canada. Non-permanent residents are persons who held a student or employment authorization, Minister's permit, or who were refugee claimants, at the time of the census. Family members living with these persons are also classified as non-permanent residents.

Prior to 1991, only permanent residents of Canada were included in the census. (The only exception to this occurred in 1941.) Non-permanent residents were considered foreign residents and were not enumerated.

Today in Canada, non-permanent residents make up a significant segment of the population, especially in several census metropolitan areas. Their presence can affect the demand for such government services as health care, schooling, employment programs and language training. The inclusion of non-permanent residents in the census facilitates comparisons with provincial and territorial statistics (marriages, divorces, births and deaths) which include this population. In addition, this inclusion of non-permanent residents brings Canadian practice closer to the UN recommendation that long-term residents (persons living in a country for one year or longer) be enumerated in the census.

According to the 1996 Census, there were 166,715 non-permanent residents in Canada, representing 0.6% of the total population. There were slightly more non-permanent residents in Canada at the time of the 2001 Census: 198,645 non-permanent residents, or 0.7% of the total population.

Total population counts, as well as counts for all variables, are affected by this change in the census universe. Users should be especially careful when comparing data from 1991, 1996 or 2001 with data from previous censuses in geographic areas where there is a concentration of non-permanent residents. Such areas include the major metropolitan areas in Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia.

Although every attempt has been made to enumerate non-permanent residents, factors such as language difficulties, the reluctance to complete a government form or to understand the need to participate may have affected the enumeration of this population.

For additional information, please refer to the 2001 Census Dictionary, Catalogue Number 92-378-XIE or 92-378-XPE.

Special Note: Nunavut (1)

Data from the 2001 Census are available for Nunavut, the new territory that came into effect on April 1, 1999.

Standard data products released only at the Canada/Province/Territory geographic levels will not contain data for Nunavut for the census years prior to 2001.

Standard data products released at the Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) and Census Agglomeration (CA) geographic levels will contain data for Nunavut for the 2001, 1996 and/or 1991 Censuses.

The 1996 and 1991 CMA/CA data have been adjusted to reflect as closely as possible the 2001 CMA/CA geographic boundaries. This has been done to facilitate data comparisons using the 2001 geographic boundaries.

For additional information, please refer to the 2001 Census Dictionary, Catalogue Number 92-378-XIE or 92-378-XPE.

Special Note: Population Universe

The Population Universe of the 2001 Census includes the following groups:

- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants with a usual place of residence in Canada;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants who are abroad, either on a military base or attached to a diplomatic mission;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants at sea or in port aboard merchant vessels under Canadian registry;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who are claiming refugee status and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold student authorizations (student visas or student permits) and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold employment authorizations (or work permits) and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Minister's permits (including extensions) and members of their families living with them.

For census purposes, the last four groups in this list are referred to as 'non-permanent residents'. For further information, refer to the variable Immigration: Non-permanent Resident found in the 2001 Census Dictionary, Catalogue Number 92-378-XIE or 92-378-XPE.

Data table

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This table details selected educational characteristics , aboriginal origin , age groups and sex for population 15 years and over in CanadaFootnote 1
Selected Educational Characteristics (29) Aboriginal Origin (14)
Total - Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal population Total Aboriginal origins populationFootnote 2 Aboriginal origin single responses Aboriginal origin multiple responses Total North American Indian originFootnote 3 North American Indian origin single responses North American Indian origin multiple responses Total Métis originFootnote 4 Métis origin single responses Métis origin multiple responses Total Inuit originFootnote 5 Inuit origin single responses Inuit origin multiple responses Total non-Aboriginal population
Total population 15 years and over by school attendanceFootnote 6 23,901,360 891,555 375,600 515,955 672,860 300,935 371,930 213,140 51,735 161,405 34,765 22,925 11,835 23,009,805
Not attending school 20,004,485 705,060 302,370 402,690 531,480 241,790 289,690 169,225 42,070 127,155 27,570 18,510 9,060 19,299,425
Attending school full time 2,777,225 140,275 57,980 82,295 106,675 46,825 59,850 32,175 7,415 24,760 5,990 3,745 2,250 2,636,950
Attending school part time 1,119,645 46,220 15,245 30,980 34,710 12,320 22,385 11,740 2,250 9,490 1,205 675 525 1,073,430
Total population 15 years and over by highest level of schoolingFootnote 7 23,901,360 891,555 375,600 515,960 672,865 300,935 371,930 213,140 51,735 161,400 34,765 22,930 11,835 23,009,800
Less than high school graduation certificate 7,476,900 377,660 205,985 171,675 289,660 166,175 123,485 81,285 25,845 55,435 18,345 13,960 4,380 7,099,240
High school graduation certificate only 3,367,900 98,970 32,370 66,600 72,520 24,895 47,625 26,735 6,120 20,615 2,535 1,360 1,180 3,268,930
Some postsecondary educationFootnote 8 2,590,165 113,320 44,010 69,305 85,765 35,575 50,185 27,020 5,640 21,375 4,360 2,790 1,570 2,476,845
Trades certificate or diploma 2,598,925 109,145 43,265 65,880 80,815 34,155 46,655 28,105 6,725 21,380 4,165 2,380 1,785 2,489,780
College certificate or diplomaFootnote 9 3,578,400 121,390 33,955 87,425 90,485 26,975 63,510 31,725 5,000 26,725 3,890 1,985 1,900 3,457,015
University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree 601,425 14,145 4,690 9,450 10,865 3,945 6,925 3,455 585 2,865 325 160 165 587,280
University degree 3,687,645 56,940 11,325 45,620 42,760 9,220 33,540 14,820 1,815 13,005 1,140 290 855 3,630,710
Bachelor's degree 2,534,010 42,185 8,925 33,260 31,165 7,210 23,960 11,425 1,475 9,950 915 245 675 2,491,825
University certificate above bachelor's degree 382,955 5,460 1,045 4,415 4,225 855 3,370 1,355 175 1,185 90 15 75 377,500
Master's degree 642,055 7,805 1,215 6,590 6,125 1,030 5,100 1,770 165 1,610 110 20 85 634,255
Earned doctorate 128,630 1,495 135 1,355 1,240 125 1,110 265 10 265 25 10 15 127,130
Total population 15 years and over by major field of studyFootnote 10 23,901,360 891,560 375,595 515,955 672,865 300,935 371,930 213,140 51,735 161,405 34,770 22,930 11,835 23,009,805
No postsecondary qualifications 13,434,960 589,940 282,360 307,575 447,940 226,645 221,300 135,035 37,610 97,425 25,240 18,110 7,135 12,845,020
Educational, recreational and counselling services 1,083,695 31,345 11,510 19,835 23,620 9,545 14,075 7,850 1,235 6,615 1,150 725 430 1,052,350
Fine and applied arts 576,920 18,095 4,045 14,050 13,345 3,120 10,225 4,805 740 4,065 415 185 225 558,825
Humanities and related fields 674,560 14,810 3,040 11,765 11,670 2,450 9,215 3,125 405 2,720 385 185 200 659,755
Social sciences and related fields 1,038,225 39,170 13,980 25,185 30,750 11,760 18,995 9,055 1,710 7,345 980 510 470 999,060
Commerce, management and business administration 2,287,220 58,895 17,050 41,845 43,030 13,370 29,660 15,975 2,740 13,240 1,955 940 1,015 2,228,325
Agricultural, biological, nutritional, and food sciences 497,500 14,840 4,780 10,070 11,270 3,790 7,475 3,675 760 2,915 405 225 185 482,660
Engineering and applied sciences 489,665 5,025 935 4,095 3,815 745 3,075 1,250 160 1,090 95 25 70 484,640
Applied science technologies and trades 2,234,145 80,915 27,370 53,540 58,955 20,945 38,010 21,955 4,800 17,155 3,110 1,625 1,485 2,153,235
Health professions and related technologies 1,164,100 33,075 9,395 23,685 24,435 7,705 16,725 9,060 1,380 7,680 830 305 525 1,131,025
Mathematics, computer and physical sciences 394,510 4,680 760 3,920 3,430 565 2,865 1,205 155 1,050 145 50 100 389,830
No specialization 25,840 765 375 390 605 300 310 145 45 100 50 35 20 25,075

Footnotes

Footnote 1

Excludes census data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.

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Footnote 2

Refers to those persons who reported at least one Aboriginal origin (North American Indian, Métis or Inuit) to the ethnic origin question. Ethnic origin refers to the ethnic or cultural group(s) to which the respondent's ancestors belong. Additional information on ethnic origin can be obtained from the 2001 Census Dictionary. The sum of specific Aboriginal groups is not equal to the total Aboriginal population due to multiple counts.

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Footnote 3

This category indicates the number of respondents who reported the North American Indian ethnic origin, either as their only response or in addition to one or more other ethnic origins. The total represents the sum of single responses and multiple responses received in the census.

Respondents who reported multiple ethnic origins are counted more than once, as they are included in the multiple responses for each origin they reported. For example, a respondent who reported 'North American Indian and Métis' is included in the multiple responses for North American Indian and for Métis.

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Footnote 4

This category indicates the number of respondents who reported the Métis ethnic origin, either as their only response or in addition to one or more other ethnic origins. The total represents the sum of single responses and multiple responses received in the census.

Respondents who reported multiple ethnic origins are counted more than once, as they are included in the multiple responses for each origin they reported. For example, a respondent who reported 'North American Indian and Métis' is included in the multiple responses for North American Indian and for Métis.

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Footnote 5

This category indicates the number of respondents who reported the Inuit ethnic origin, either as their only response or in addition to one or more other ethnic origins. The total represents the sum of single responses and multiple responses received in the census.

Respondents who reported multiple ethnic origins are counted more than once, as they are included in the multiple responses for each origin they reported. For example, a respondent who reported 'North American Indian and Inuit' is included in the multiple responses for North American Indian and for Inuit.

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Footnote 6

School Attendance
Part A - Plain Language Definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed Definition
Refers to either full-time or part-time (day or evening) attendance at school, college or university during the nine-month period between September 2000 and May 15, 2001. Attendance is counted only for courses which could be used as credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 7

Highest Level of Schooling
Part A - Plain Language Definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed Definition
Refers to the highest grade or year of elementary or secondary (high) school attended, or to the highest year of university or college education completed. University education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than college education. Also, the attainment of a degree, certificate or diploma is considered to be at a higher level than years completed or attended without an educational qualification.

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Footnote 8

Excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 9

Referred to as 'Other non-university certificate or diploma' in previous censuses, this sector includes non-degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes.

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Footnote 10

Major Field of Study (MFS) - Census Historical
Part A - Plain Language Definition
Main subject area of the person's highest degree, certificate or diploma after high school. This refers to the subject in which the person obtained the most advanced degree, certificate or diploma that he or she holds at the postsecondary level.
Part B - Detailed Definition
Refers to the predominant discipline or area of learning or training of a person's highest postsecondary degree, certificate or diploma. The major field of study classification structure consists of 10 broad or major categories: educational, recreational and counselling services; fine and applied arts; humanities and related fields; social sciences and related fields; commerce, management and business administration; agricultural, biological, nutritional, and food sciences; engineering and applied sciences; applied science technologies and trades; health professions and related technologies; and mathematics, computer and physical sciences. This structure is, in turn, subdivided into over 100 'minor' classification categories and about 980 'unit' groups.

In the previous censuses, there were approximately 450 MFS codes. In 2001, there are over 900. This expansion was undertaken as a response to the adaptation by Statistics Canada of the U.S. Classification of Instructional Programs (or CIP) as the standard system for measuring Canada's educational output. The expanded code set will be used to create a concordance between the MFS and CIP. The major field of study data from the 2001 Census will use the 450 MFS codes, not the expanded set.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2001 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 97F0011XCB2001051.

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