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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Demographic, Cultural, Educational, Labour Force and Income Characteristics (730), First Official Language Spoken (4), Age Groups (8D) and Sex (3) for the Population of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details selected demographic, cultural, educational, labour force and income characteristics , first official language spoken , age groups and sex for the population in Nova Scotia / Nouvelle-Écosse
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 1 = 28.2 %
Selected demographic, cultural, educational, labour force and income characteristics (730) First official language spoken (4)
Total population in private households by first official language spokenFootnote 2 English French English and French
Total population in private households by age group 906,175 874,645 29,255 1,220
0 to 4 years 43,810 42,615 830 65
5 to 9 years 44,450 43,475 875 50
10 to 14 years 49,855 48,770 960 125
15 to 19 years 57,010 55,455 1,415 125
20 to 24 years 58,825 57,615 1,080 95
25 to 29 years 51,125 49,660 1,350 80
30 to 34 years 50,960 49,115 1,750 70
35 to 39 years 55,615 53,785 1,685 110
40 to 44 years 61,755 59,375 2,160 140
45 to 49 years 75,830 73,155 2,515 100
50 to 54 years 76,835 73,750 2,925 100
55 to 59 years 70,230 67,490 2,605 45
60 to 64 years 65,655 62,845 2,690 70
65 to 69 years 49,125 46,795 2,295 10
70 to 74 years 35,235 33,665 1,485 0
75 to 79 years 26,275 25,100 1,095 25
80 to 84 years 18,615 17,765 805 0
85 years and over 14,975 14,225 735 10
Median ageFootnote 3 43.4 43.1 50.0 34.6
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by marital statusFootnote 4 768,060 739,785 26,590 975
Married or living with a common-law partner 452,215 433,185 17,940 570
Married (and not separated) 375,290 359,405 14,855 535
Living common law 76,930 73,775 3,085 35
Not married and not living with a common-law partner 315,845 306,605 8,655 405
Single (never legally married) 202,350 197,025 4,940 345
Separated 22,860 22,125 710 20
Divorced 45,195 43,850 1,300 30
Widowed 45,435 43,600 1,700 15
Total population in private households by mother tongue 906,175 874,645 29,255 1,220
Single responses 901,725 870,810 28,845 1,020
English 836,855 836,805 45 0
French 30,155 1,560 28,600 0
Non-official languages 34,720 32,445 200 1,015
Selected Aboriginal languagesFootnote 5 4,550 4,490 0 25
Cree, n.o.s. 15 15 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 15 15 0 0
Mi'kmaq 4,510 4,450 0 20
Ojibway 10 10 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Selected non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 6 25,210 23,290 160 925
Arabic 5,800 5,135 40 390
Bengali 505 490 0 0
Cantonese 695 595 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,355 2,195 0 50
Creoles 30 25 0 0
Dutch 1,585 1,545 0 35
German 2,755 2,620 0 110
Greek 535 505 0 0
Gujarati 55 55 0 0
Hindi 470 455 0 0
Hungarian 290 280 0 0
Italian 825 790 0 0
Korean 955 885 0 0
Mandarin 855 815 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 395 330 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 990 925 0 10
Polish 735 720 0 0
Portuguese 235 220 0 0
Romanian 165 150 0 0
Russian 770 710 0 60
Serbian 85 75 0 0
Spanish 1,720 1,475 30 135
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 1,090 1,085 0 0
Tamil 255 260 0 0
Ukrainian 295 285 0 0
Urdu 375 310 0 0
Vietnamese 410 355 0 0
Other languagesFootnote 7 4,955 4,670 35 65
Multiple responses 4,445 3,835 410 200
English and French 1,315 965 155 190
English and non-official language 2,765 2,765 0 0
French and non-official language 300 50 255 0
English, French and non-official language 65 50 0 0
Total population by knowledge of official languagesFootnote 8 906,170 874,645 29,250 1,220
English only 810,160 810,160 0 0
French only 735 0 730 0
English and French 94,110 64,375 28,520 1,220
Neither English nor French 1,170 110 0 0
Total population in private households by language spoken most often at home 906,170 874,645 29,250 1,220
Single responses 901,185 870,560 28,560 1,010
English 867,540 854,460 13,080 0
French 16,170 825 15,350 0
Non-official languages 17,475 15,275 140 1,010
Selected Aboriginal languagesFootnote 9 2,620 2,565 0 25
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 2,625 2,570 0 25
Ojibway 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Selected non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 10 13,030 11,145 120 925
Arabic 3,570 2,855 90 385
Bengali 315 295 0 0
Cantonese 410 330 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 1,660 1,490 0 50
Creoles 0 0 0 0
Dutch 145 110 0 35
German 945 815 0 105
Greek 145 120 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0
Hindi 225 215 0 0
Hungarian 35 25 0 0
Italian 175 165 0 0
Korean 670 605 0 0
Mandarin 690 655 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 245 190 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 880 850 0 10
Polish 200 185 0 0
Portuguese 55 30 0 0
Romanian 75 60 0 0
Russian 465 400 0 60
Serbian 45 35 0 0
Spanish 950 705 20 140
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 425 420 0 0
Tamil 125 125 0 0
Ukrainian 15 20 0 0
Urdu 250 185 0 0
Vietnamese 295 255 0 0
Other languagesFootnote 11 1,820 1,560 20 60
Multiple responses 4,990 4,085 685 210
English and French 930 135 600 195
English and non-official language 3,970 3,930 40 0
French and non-official language 50 0 35 0
English, French and non-official language 35 0 0 0
Total population in private households by other language spoken regularly at home 906,170 874,645 29,250 1,220
None 860,875 844,010 15,485 430
English 16,925 8,870 7,425 555
French 15,400 9,295 6,045 55
Non-official language 12,290 12,020 240 0
Aboriginal 1,855 1,850 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 10,440 10,170 235 0
English and French 160 0 0 155
English and non-official language 190 140 30 0
French and non-official language 320 305 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population in private households by non-official languages spokenFootnote 12 49,960 46,550 1,305 1,055
Aboriginal languages 5,380 5,315 10 20
Algonquin 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0
Cree languagesFootnote 13 25 20 0 0
Mi'kmaq 5,260 5,195 10 25
Innu/Montagnais 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 10 10 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Carrier 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Tlicho (Dogrib) 0 0 0 0
Slavey, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0
Stoney 0 0 0 0
Inuktitut 35 35 0 0
Other Aboriginal languagesFootnote 14 35 40 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 44,620 41,270 1,290 1,030
Italian 1,425 1,310 90 30
Portuguese 505 475 0 0
Romanian 190 165 0 0
Spanish 6,060 5,275 550 160
Dutch 1,935 1,885 0 35
Flemish 60 55 0 0
German 5,625 5,295 150 145
Yiddish 50 45 0 0
Danish 225 220 0 0
Norwegian 330 310 0 0
Swedish 160 165 0 0
Afrikaans 200 200 0 0
Gaelic languages 1,280 1,270 0 0
Bosnian 90 85 0 0
Bulgarian 115 105 0 0
Croatian 225 225 0 0
Czech 185 180 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0
Polish 820 805 0 0
Russian 1,355 1,275 0 65
Serbian 135 120 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 135 135 0 0
Slovak 75 75 0 0
Slovenian 35 35 0 0
Ukrainian 470 460 0 0
Latvian 60 55 0 0
Lithuanian 55 30 0 0
Greek 825 790 0 0
Armenian 95 85 0 0
Albanian 50 55 0 0
Estonian 55 55 0 0
Finnish 70 70 0 0
Hungarian 365 345 0 0
Turkish 350 315 0 0
Berber languages (Kabyle) 0 0 0 0
Oromo 65 70 0 0
Somali 100 95 0 0
Amharic 225 225 0 0
Arabic 7,805 6,935 245 385
Hebrew 420 375 0 0
Maltese 45 30 0 0
Tigrigna 45 45 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0
Bengali 545 530 0 0
Gujarati 60 55 0 0
Hindi 1,265 1,205 0 0
Konkani 20 20 0 0
Marathi 60 55 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 795 735 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 180 175 0 0
Urdu 575 515 0 0
Nepali 235 155 0 0
Kurdish 45 40 0 0
Pashto 95 90 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 1,310 1,230 0 10
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 35 40 0 0
Kannada 85 85 0 0
Malayalam 150 140 0 0
Tamil 350 350 0 0
Telugu 150 150 0 0
Japanese 600 585 15 0
Korean 1,085 1,020 0 0
Cantonese 885 780 0 0
Fukien 100 95 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 1,360 1,315 0 0
Taiwanese 175 170 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 2,565 2,355 40 50
Lao 0 0 0 0
Thai 55 55 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 495 440 0 0
Bisayan languages 155 155 0 0
Ilocano 60 50 0 0
Malay 170 160 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino,Filipino) 1,590 1,580 0 0
Akan (Twi) 65 65 0 0
Lingala 30 0 0 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0
Rwanda (Kinyarwanda) 0 0 0 0
Swahili 245 220 25 0
Bantu languages, n.i.e. 215 210 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 105 85 0 0
African languages, n.i.e. 50 45 0 0
Creoles 140 105 30 0
Other non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 15 2,150 2,030 50 0
Total - Mobility status 1 year agoFootnote 16 897,565 866,300 29,110 1,190
Non-movers 794,990 767,235 26,170 975
Movers 102,575 99,060 2,940 215
Non-migrants 63,685 61,915 1,565 150
Migrants 38,895 37,150 1,370 65
Internal migrants 33,910 32,645 1,175 50
Intraprovincial migrants 19,310 18,875 385 20
Interprovincial migrants 14,605 13,770 785 25
External migrants 4,980 4,500 200 15
Total - Mobility status 5 years agoFootnote 17 862,360 832,030 28,425 1,150
Non-movers 576,245 555,295 20,250 420
Movers 286,115 276,735 8,175 730
Non-migrants 163,665 159,645 3,715 235
Migrants 122,445 117,095 4,460 495
Internal migrants 105,255 101,080 4,045 100
Intraprovincial migrants 54,290 53,125 1,140 0
Interprovincial migrants 50,965 47,950 2,900 90
External migrants 17,200 16,015 420 395
Total population by citizenshipFootnote 18 906,170 874,645 29,255 1,220
Canadian citizens 884,065 853,930 28,780 840
Canadian citizens only 874,095 844,505 28,530 590
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country 9,965 9,430 245 255
Not Canadian citizensFootnote 19 22,110 20,715 480 375
Total population in private households by immigrant status and selected places of birthFootnote 20 906,170 874,645 29,255 1,215
Non-immigrantsFootnote 21 851,035 822,315 28,115 340
Born in province of residence 686,320 666,925 18,895 255
Born outside province of residence 164,715 155,385 9,215 85
ImmigrantsFootnote 22 48,270 45,820 1,005 780
Americas 11,040 10,655 195 110
United States 8,275 8,140 125 0
Jamaica 180 180 0 0
Guyana 170 170 0 0
Haiti 35 0 0 0
Mexico 185 170 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 205 205 0 0
Colombia 290 205 0 55
El Salvador 45 40 0 0
Peru 105 70 0 0
Chile 75 70 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 1,470 1,390 50 0
Europe 20,530 19,830 410 235
United KingdomFootnote 23 11,000 10,980 20 0
Italy 480 465 0 0
Germany 2,380 2,265 20 95
Poland 575 565 0 0
Portugal 120 115 0 0
Netherlands 1,525 1,505 0 25
France 395 135 265 0
Romania 190 175 0 0
Russian Federation 485 450 0 0
Greece 360 325 0 0
Ukraine 240 230 0 0
Croatia 165 165 0 0
Hungary 185 180 0 0
Bosnia and Herzegovina 170 170 0 0
Serbia 35 35 0 0
Ireland, Republic of 635 635 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 1,575 1,445 80 45
Africa 2,710 2,435 225 45
Morocco 55 35 0 0
Algeria 25 0 0 0
Egypt 575 525 30 15
South Africa, Republic of 310 310 0 0
Nigeria 215 215 0 0
Ethiopia 170 170 0 0
Kenya 125 130 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 1,235 1,060 160 0
Asia 13,560 12,465 170 390
India 1,415 1,390 0 0
ChinaFootnote 24 1,710 1,550 0 0
Philippines 1,325 1,320 0 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 295 290 0 0
Viet NamFootnote 25 450 395 0 0
Pakistan 345 295 0 0
Sri Lanka 190 190 0 0
IranFootnote 26 910 855 0 15
Korea, SouthFootnote 27 575 545 0 0
Lebanon 1,590 1,235 140 190
Taiwan 440 405 0 0
Iraq 455 395 0 40
Bangladesh 335 335 0 0
Afghanistan 260 240 0 0
Japan 135 140 0 0
Turkey 170 150 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 2,965 2,730 0 70
Oceania and otherFootnote 28 430 430 0 0
Fiji 0 0 0 0
Other places of birthFootnote 29 415 415 0 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 30 6,865 6,510 135 105
Total recent immigrant population in private households by selected places of birthFootnote 31 10,855 9,955 280 225
Americas 1,895 1,780 0 60
United States 1,085 1,075 0 0
Mexico 60 55 0 0
Cuba 165 140 0 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0
Jamaica 0 0 0 0
Brazil 0 0 0 0
Colombia 160 90 0 45
Guyana 0 0 0 0
Peru 0 0 0 0
VenezuelaFootnote 32 30 30 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 335 330 0 0
Europe 2,555 2,370 90 85
France 65 0 60 0
Germany 250 220 0 25
Poland 35 35 0 0
Romania 25 10 0 0
MoldovaFootnote 33 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation 195 160 0 0
Ukraine 85 85 0 0
United KingdomFootnote 34 1,445 1,445 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 455 405 30 20
Africa 955 830 105 0
Nigeria 80 75 0 0
Ethiopia 30 30 0 0
Mauritius 0 0 0 0
Somalia 0 0 0 0
Algeria 0 0 0 0
Egypt 265 245 0 0
Morocco 30 25 0 0
Tunisia 0 0 0 0
Cameroon 0 0 0 0
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the 35 0 20 0
South Africa, Republic of 35 35 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 465 400 65 0
Asia 5,370 4,885 75 70
Philippines 835 830 0 0
ChinaFootnote 35 630 535 0 0
India 465 455 0 0
Pakistan 75 70 0 0
IranFootnote 36 630 615 0 0
South KoreaFootnote 37 255 230 0 0
Sri Lanka 80 80 0 0
Iraq 220 200 0 0
Bangladesh 255 255 0 0
Lebanon 230 130 75 25
Viet NamFootnote 38 60 40 0 0
Taiwan 250 235 0 0
Afghanistan 35 0 0 0
Japan 50 50 0 0
Turkey 70 70 0 0
Israel 75 75 0 0
Nepal 65 45 0 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 30 25 0 0
United Arab Emirates 50 50 0 0
Saudi Arabia 195 185 0 0
SyriaFootnote 39 55 45 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 770 650 0 0
Oceania and otherFootnote 40 85 85 0 0
Total population in private households by immigrant status and period of immigrationFootnote 41 906,170 874,645 29,255 1,215
Non-immigrantsFootnote 42 851,035 822,310 28,115 340
ImmigrantsFootnote 43 48,270 45,825 1,005 775
Before 1971 12,895 12,615 180 35
1971 to 1980 7,690 7,360 160 110
1981 to 1990 4,915 4,630 165 115
1991 to 2000 6,600 6,225 125 145
2001 to 2011Footnote 44 16,175 15,005 370 370
2001 to 2005 5,320 5,045 95 145
2006 to 2011Footnote 45 10,860 9,960 275 225
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 46 6,865 6,510 135 100
Total population in private households by generation statusFootnote 47 906,175 874,645 29,250 1,215
First generationFootnote 48 57,940 55,030 1,220 900
Second generationFootnote 49 65,560 64,070 1,165 150
Third generation or moreFootnote 50 782,670 755,545 26,870 170
Total population in private households by Aboriginal identity 906,170 874,645 29,255 1,220
Aboriginal identityFootnote 51 33,850 31,630 2,150 30
First Nations (North American Indian) single identityFootnote 52 21,895 21,550 280 30
Métis single identity 10,050 8,190 1,855 0
Inuk (Inuit) single identity 695 695 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal identitiesFootnote 53 225 220 0 0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhereFootnote 54 985 975 0 0
Non-Aboriginal identity 872,325 843,015 27,105 1,185
Total population in private households by Registered or Treaty Indian statusFootnote 55 906,175 874,645 29,255 1,215
Registered or Treaty IndianFootnote 56 14,955 14,700 205 20
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 891,215 859,950 29,045 1,195
Total population aged 15 years and over by labour force statusFootnote 57 768,060 739,785 26,590 980
In the labour force 484,585 467,075 16,675 655
Employed 435,895 419,690 15,490 575
Unemployed 48,690 47,385 1,195 75
Not in the labour force 283,470 272,705 9,915 320
Participation rate 63.1 63.1 62.7 66.8
Employment rate 56.8 56.7 58.3 58.7
Unemployment rate 10.0 10.1 7.2 11.5
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker 484,585 467,075 16,675 655
Class of Worker - Not applicableFootnote 58 9,935 9,695 190 35
All Classes of WorkerFootnote 59 474,650 457,380 16,485 615
Employee 434,255 418,385 15,170 550
Self-employed 40,400 38,995 1,315 65
Self-employed (incorporated) 12,840 12,315 500 30
Without paid help 4,400 4,275 120 0
With paid help 8,445 8,040 380 30
Self-employed (unincorporated) 26,540 25,705 790 30
Without paid help 18,355 17,860 470 20
With paid help 8,185 7,840 315 0
Unpaid family worker 1,020 980 30 0
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 484,590 467,075 16,675 655
Occupation - Not applicableFootnote 60 9,935 9,695 190 35
All occupationsFootnote 61 474,650 457,380 16,485 615
0 Management occupations 48,000 46,370 1,495 115
00 Senior management occupations 3,695 3,560 115 0
01-05 Specialized middle management occupations 17,230 16,555 620 40
06 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services 18,140 17,660 435 50
07-09 Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities 8,935 8,600 325 0
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 70,360 67,730 2,560 60
11 Professional occupations in business and finance 11,750 11,415 330 0
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations 24,650 23,465 1,140 45
13 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 4,900 4,680 225 0
14 Office support occupations 20,395 19,685 690 0
15 Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 8,655 8,480 175 0
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 28,280 27,125 1,070 80
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 12,850 12,420 360 65
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 15,425 14,705 705 0
3 Health occupations 33,580 32,225 1,290 50
30 Professional occupations in nursing 10,085 9,755 325 0
31 Professional occupations in health (except nursing) 6,815 6,520 260 25
32 Technical occupations in health 9,595 9,155 420 0
34 Assisting occupations in support of health services 7,080 6,795 290 0
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 61,450 58,610 2,690 125
40 Professional occupations in education services 20,450 19,260 1,090 100
41 Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services 11,705 11,285 400 15
42 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 10,770 10,520 225 0
43 Occupations in front-line public protection services 8,555 7,890 665 0
44 Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations 9,975 9,655 320 0
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 11,300 10,830 455 20
51 Professional occupations in art and culture 4,210 4,030 165 0
52 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 7,095 6,800 290 0
6 Sales and service occupations 116,265 113,060 3,020 100
62 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations 9,145 8,860 285 0
63 Service supervisors and specialized service occupations 15,910 15,375 470 0
64 Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade 21,590 21,085 465 40
65 Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations 25,155 24,440 675 30
66 Sales support occupations 18,005 17,605 400 0
67 Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c. 26,465 25,690 735 0
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 69,025 66,935 2,025 55
72 Industrial, electrical and construction trades 25,310 24,505 800 0
73 Maintenance and equipment operation trades 13,535 13,100 410 0
74 Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers 6,400 6,190 200 0
75 Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations 17,830 17,335 485 15
76 Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations 5,945 5,805 140 0
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 18,265 17,205 1,055 0
82 Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production 8,325 7,500 815 0
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production 5,370 5,200 165 0
86 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 4,570 4,500 70 0
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 18,130 17,300 830 0
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators 3,420 3,260 160 0
94 Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers 7,070 6,745 325 0
95 Assemblers in manufacturing 2,650 2,515 135 0
96 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 4,995 4,785 210 0
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007Footnote 62 484,585 467,075 16,680 655
Industry - not applicableFootnote 63 9,935 9,695 195 40
All industriesFootnote 64 474,650 457,380 16,485 620
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 18,340 17,110 1,225 0
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3,675 3,615 55 0
22 Utilities 2,950 2,895 60 0
23 Construction 32,245 31,270 960 15
31-33 Manufacturing 33,875 32,390 1,470 0
41 Wholesale trade 15,380 14,830 535 0
44-45 Retail trade 60,905 59,485 1,355 60
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 19,425 18,785 575 65
51 Information and cultural industries 9,885 9,630 250 0
52 Finance and insurance 15,735 15,135 565 30
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 7,020 6,865 155 0
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 23,900 23,110 730 65
55 Management of companies and enterprises 330 325 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 23,780 23,220 545 0
61 Educational services 38,895 36,770 1,945 175
62 Health care and social assistance 59,665 57,810 1,760 65
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 9,630 9,250 370 0
72 Accommodation and food services 31,705 30,965 650 35
81 Other services (except public administration) 20,225 19,630 585 0
91 Public administration 47,075 44,285 2,690 80
Total employed population aged 15 years and over by place of work statusFootnote 65 435,895 419,695 15,490 580
Usual place of work 355,265 342,180 12,505 450
Work in CSD of residence 252,315 242,745 9,030 410
Work in a different CSD in CD of residence 64,260 62,210 2,045 0
Work in a different CSD and CD in province of residence 33,340 32,140 1,165 30
Work in a different province 5,350 5,085 265 0
Worked at home 25,900 24,975 885 45
Worked outside Canada 1,425 1,350 50 0
No fixed workplace address 53,305 51,190 2,040 55
Total employed population aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address by mode of transportationFootnote 66 408,570 393,370 14,550 510
Car, truck or van - as a driver 313,295 301,105 11,765 320
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 32,190 31,205 940 40
Public transit 27,015 26,155 745 80
Walked 27,930 27,090 800 40
Bicycle 2,760 2,665 90 0
Other methods 5,375 5,145 210 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by language used most often at workFootnote 67 520,820 501,915 17,985 700
English 509,945 497,545 11,870 455
French 6,670 1,525 5,070 80
Non-official language 1,685 1,520 0 35
Aboriginal 755 745 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 930 775 0 30
English and French 1,885 765 1,045 80
English and non-official language 545 515 0 0
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 65 50 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by other language used regularly at workFootnote 68 520,825 501,910 17,990 700
None 499,455 489,845 8,895 525
English 5,470 2,105 3,280 75
French 12,985 7,195 5,750 40
Non-official language 2,665 2,565 25 55
Aboriginal 755 755 0 10
Non-Aboriginal 1,910 1,810 20 45
English and French 20 15 0 0
English and non-official language 20 0 0 0
French and non-official language 215 180 30 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 69 768,060 739,790 26,595 980
No certificate, diploma or degree 171,510 164,705 6,425 110
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 70 183,310 178,090 4,850 175
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 71 413,240 396,995 15,310 690
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 72 90,315 86,500 3,695 65
Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)Footnote 73 54,080 51,815 2,165 65
Registered Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 74 36,235 34,690 1,525 0
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 148,700 143,410 5,210 55
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 75 28,825 27,575 1,170 70
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 145,395 139,505 5,240 495
Bachelor's degree 93,710 90,185 3,245 230
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 14,350 13,710 565 50
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 3,975 3,815 155 0
Master's degree 27,730 26,475 1,065 160
Earned doctorateFootnote 76 5,625 5,325 210 45
Total population aged 15 years and over with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011Footnote 77 413,240 396,995 15,310 690
Education 34,900 32,865 1,955 50
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 9,850 9,530 310 0
Humanities 19,725 19,005 610 110
Social and behavioural sciences and law 33,585 32,670 825 65
Business, management and public administration 92,765 89,285 3,330 130
Physical and life sciences and technologies 14,490 13,970 430 70
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 14,850 14,340 490 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 92,625 88,765 3,670 115
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 7,860 7,595 245 15
Health and related fieldsFootnote 78 61,385 59,135 2,100 90
Personal, protective and transportation services 31,175 29,780 1,360 15
Other fields of studyFootnote 79 40 40 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by location of studyFootnote 80 413,240 396,995 15,310 690
Inside Canada 387,840 372,665 14,815 305
Newfoundland and Labrador 9,155 9,040 115 0
Prince Edward Island 4,535 4,430 95 0
Nova Scotia 312,700 302,310 10,145 185
New Brunswick 15,680 14,355 1,295 35
Quebec 5,605 3,890 1,665 50
Ontario 27,480 26,260 1,205 20
Manitoba 1,475 1,405 70 0
Saskatchewan 1,170 1,145 25 0
Alberta 5,485 5,430 50 0
British Columbia 4,450 4,300 150 0
Yukon 0 0 0 0
Northwest Territories 55 55 0 0
Nunavut 45 45 0 0
Outside Canada 25,400 24,335 500 385
Total population in private households by visible minority 906,170 874,645 29,255 1,215
Total visible minority populationFootnote 81 47,270 45,280 710 490
South AsianFootnote 82 4,960 4,710 0 75
Chinese 6,050 5,660 105 60
Black 20,790 20,435 330 0
Filipino 1,890 1,875 0 0
Latin American 1,365 1,185 40 95
Arab 6,285 5,755 120 220
Southeast AsianFootnote 83 1,155 1,095 0 0
West AsianFootnote 84 1,360 1,260 55 10
Korean 955 925 0 0
Japanese 445 445 0 0
Visible minority, n.i.e.Footnote 85 720 710 0 0
Multiple visible minoritiesFootnote 86 1,285 1,230 20 0
Not a visible minorityFootnote 87 858,900 829,365 28,550 730
Total population in private households by selected ethnic origins (single and multiple responses)Footnote 88 906,170 874,645 29,255 1,220
Total population - Single responsesFootnote 89 439,880 423,580 14,550 830
Total population - Multiple responsesFootnote 90 466,290 451,065 14,700 390
Canadian - Total responses 353,915 341,560 12,165 110
Canadian - Single responses 186,925 182,470 4,400 25
Canadian - Multiple responses 166,990 159,090 7,765 90
English- Total responses 279,420 277,045 2,305 55
English - Single responses 64,450 64,395 50 0
English - Multiple responses 214,965 212,650 2,250 60
French - Total responses 154,095 134,760 19,200 120
French - Single responses 20,320 13,420 6,895 10
French - Multiple responses 133,775 121,345 12,305 115
Scottish - Total responses 282,800 281,470 1,275 50
Scottish - Single responses 59,355 59,305 45 0
Scottish - Multiple responses 223,445 222,160 1,225 50
Irish - Total responses 201,655 199,650 1,965 35
Irish - Single responses 24,780 24,675 100 0
Irish - Multiple responses 176,880 174,975 1,860 35
German - Total responses 97,605 97,030 410 140
German - Single responses 15,925 15,830 0 80
German - Multiple responses 81,675 81,205 400 65
Italian - Total responses 14,305 13,950 335 20
Italian - Single responses 2,420 2,385 35 0
Italian - Multiple responses 11,885 11,565 305 15
Chinese - Total responses 7,065 6,655 105 55
Chinese - Single responses 4,825 4,515 0 60
Chinese - Multiple responses 2,245 2,140 80 0
First Nations (North American Indian) - Total responses 41,395 39,780 1,540 45
First Nations (North American Indian) - Single responses 10,710 10,585 65 30
First Nations (North American Indian) - Multiple responses 30,685 29,185 1,480 10
Ukrainian - Total responses 8,520 8,455 40 0
Ukrainian - Single responses 1,180 1,170 0 0
Ukrainian - Multiple responses 7,345 7,290 35 0
East Indian - Total responses 4,635 4,535 20 30
East Indian - Single responses 2,650 2,565 0 30
East Indian - Multiple responses 1,985 1,970 15 0
Dutch - Total responses 32,520 32,400 70 45
Dutch - Single responses 5,060 5,035 0 15
Dutch - Multiple responses 27,455 27,365 65 25
Polish- Total responses 10,270 10,140 110 0
Polish - Single responses 1,620 1,605 0 0
Polish - Multiple responses 8,645 8,535 100 0
Filipino - Total responses 2,115 2,090 0 0
Filipino - Single responses 1,450 1,440 0 0
Filipino - Multiple responses 660 655 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Total responsesFootnote 91 17,960 17,820 95 45
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Single responsesFootnote 92 3,840 3,830 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Multiple responsesFootnote 93 14,125 13,990 85 45
Russian- Total responses 4,040 3,905 55 65
Russian - Single responses 580 570 0 0
Russian - Multiple responses 3,450 3,335 55 60
Welsh - Total responses 17,460 17,430 25 0
Welsh - Single responses 1,470 1,470 0 0
Welsh - Multiple responses 15,985 15,955 25 0
Norwegian - Total responses 5,190 5,155 30 0
Norwegian - Single responses 675 660 0 0
Norwegian - Multiple responses 4,510 4,495 20 0
Métis - Total responses 10,645 8,855 1,790 0
Métis - Single responses 900 785 110 0
Métis - Multiple responses 9,750 8,070 1,680 0
Portuguese - Total responses 3,495 3,455 0 0
Portuguese - Single responses 555 535 0 0
Portuguese - Multiple responses 2,940 2,925 0 0
American - Total responses 7,120 7,035 85 0
American - Single responses 655 655 0 0
American - Multiple responses 6,465 6,385 85 0
Spanish - Total responses 4,265 4,095 80 70
Spanish - Single responses 295 260 0 0
Spanish - Multiple responses 3,970 3,835 75 55
Swedish - Total responses 3,815 3,805 0 0
Swedish - Single responses 370 370 0 0
Swedish - Multiple responses 3,445 3,435 0 0
Hungarian - Total responses 2,370 2,345 15 0
Hungarian - Single responses 350 350 0 0
Hungarian - Multiple responses 2,025 1,995 15 0
Total income in 2010 of population aged 15 years and overFootnote 94 768,060 739,785 26,590 975
Without income 35,530 34,435 940 70
With income 732,535 705,350 25,655 905
Under $5,000Footnote 95 64,910 62,930 1,685 160
$5,000 to $9,999 67,215 65,285 1,765 105
$10,000 to $14,999 69,560 67,095 2,300 50
$15,000 to $19,999 76,370 73,300 2,950 35
$20,000 to $29,999 113,660 109,750 3,690 140
$30,000 to $39,999 97,630 94,030 3,480 90
$40,000 to $49,999 72,505 69,775 2,680 30
$50,000 to $59,999 51,495 49,410 1,975 95
$60,000 to $79,999 66,320 63,240 2,975 90
$80,000 to $99,999 27,960 26,595 1,300 65
$100,000 and over 24,895 23,945 845 50
$100,000 to $124,999 12,470 11,910 515 35
$125,000 and over 12,420 12,040 330 0
Median income $Footnote 96 27,570 27,458 31,010 25,169
Average income $Footnote 97 35,478 35,388 38,061 37,684
After-tax income in 2010 of population 15 years and overFootnote 98 768,060 739,790 26,595 980
Without after-tax income 35,720 34,620 945 70
With after-tax income 732,345 705,165 25,650 910
Under $5,000Footnote 99 67,150 65,095 1,755 165
$5,000 to $9,999 69,455 67,370 1,930 110
$10,000 to $14,999 71,220 68,700 2,345 50
$15,000 to $19,999 86,135 82,775 3,235 30
$20,000 to $29,999 136,290 131,405 4,635 165
$30,000 to $39,999 112,870 108,875 3,905 80
$40,000 to $49,999 75,750 72,630 2,970 115
$50,000 to $59,999 49,335 47,045 2,195 80
$60,000 to $79,999 42,140 40,030 2,035 80
$80,000 to $99,999 11,900 11,430 400 30
$100,000 and over 10,095 9,820 250 0
Median after-tax income $Footnote 100 25,178 25,089 27,823 23,696
Average after-tax income $Footnote 101 29,781 29,712 31,811 31,125
Total population aged 15 years and over by employment income statistics in 2010Footnote 102 768,060 739,785 26,595 980
With employment income 511,835 493,230 17,725 665
Median employment income $Footnote 103 27,794 27,644 31,481 30,643
Average employment income $Footnote 104 35,310 35,199 38,133 39,437
With wages and salaries 481,275 463,770 16,660 635
Median wages and salaries $Footnote 105 28,875 28,734 32,795 32,342
Average wages and salaries $Footnote 106 35,970 35,850 38,989 40,905
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by work activity in 2010 484,585 467,075 16,675 655
Worked full year, full timeFootnote 107 263,320 254,100 8,850 300
All othersFootnote 108 221,270 212,975 7,825 360

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 2

Those classified in the category 'Neither English nor French' appear only in the 'Total' category in this table.

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The median age is an age 'x', such that exactly one half of the population is older than 'x' and the other half is younger than 'x'.

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Marital status
Refers to the marital status of the person, taking into account his/her common-law status. Persons who are married or living common law may be of opposite sex or of the same sex. The classification is as follows:
Married (and not separated): A person who is married and has not separated or obtained a divorce, and whose spouse is living.

Common-law: A person who is living with another person as a couple but who is not legally married to that person.

Separated: A person who is married but who no longer lives with his/her spouse (for any reason other than illness, work or school) and who has not obtained a divorce. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Divorced: A person who has obtained a legal divorce and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Widowed: A person who has lost his/her spouse through death and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

Single (never legally married): A person who has never married or a person whose marriage has been annulled and who has not remarried. Persons living common law are not included in this category.

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Selected Aboriginal languages
The languages shown were selected based on the Aboriginal mother tongues most often reported as single responses in Canada in the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Selected non-Aboriginal languages
The languages shown were selected based on the non-Aboriginal mother tongues (other than English or French) most often reported as single responses in Canada in the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Other languages
This is a subtotal of all languages collected by the National Household Survey that are not displayed separately here.

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Refers to the ability to conduct a conversation in English only, in French only, in both English and French, or in neither English nor French.

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Selected Aboriginal languages
The languages shown were selected based on the Aboriginal languages spoken most often reported as single responses in Canada in the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Selected non-Aboriginal languages
The languages shown were selected based on the non-Aboriginal most often spoken at home (other than English or French) most often reported as single responses in Canada in the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Other languages
This is a subtotal of all languages collected by the National Household Survey that are not displayed separately here.

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Refers to languages, other than English or French, in which the respondent can conduct a conversation. The category 'Non-official languages spoken' represents the sum of single language responses and multiple language responses received in the NHS. Hence, this total is greater than the total population.

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Footnote 13

Cree languages include the following categories: Cree not otherwise specified (which refers to those who reported 'Cree'), Swampy Cree, Plains Cree, Woods Cree, and a category labelled 'Cree not included elsewhere' (which includes Moose Cree, Northern East Cree and Southern East Cree).

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Footnote 14

This is a subtotal of all Aboriginal languages collected on May 10, 2011 that are not displayed separately here.

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This is a subtotal of all non-Aboriginal languages, other than English or French, collected on May 10, 2011 that are not displayed separately here.

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Footnote 16

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2011, in relation to the place of residence on the same date one year earlier. Persons who have not moved are referred to as non-movers and persons who have moved from one residence to another are referred to as movers. Movers include non-migrants and migrants. Non-migrants are persons who did move but remained in the same city, town, township, village or Indian reserve. Migrants include internal migrants who moved to a different city, town, township, village or Indian reserve within Canada. External migrants include persons who lived outside Canada at the earlier reference date.

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Footnote 17

Refers to the status of a person with regard to the place of residence on the reference day, May 10, 2011, in relation to the place of residence on the same date five years earlier. Persons who have not moved are referred to as non-movers and persons who have moved from one residence to another are referred to as movers. Movers include non-migrants and migrants. Non-migrants are persons who did move but remained in the same city, town, township, village or Indian reserve. Migrants include internal migrants who moved to a different city, town, township, village or Indian reserve within Canada. External migrants include persons who lived outside Canada at the earlier reference date.

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Citizenship refers to the legal citizenship status of a person. Citizenship can be by birth or naturalization. A person may have more than one citizenship. A person may be stateless, that is, they may have no citizenship.

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Includes persons who are stateless.

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Footnote 20

The places of birth selected are the most frequently reported by immigrants at the Canada level.

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Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

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Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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The official name of United Kingdom is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom includes Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland (excludes Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories).

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China excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.

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The official name of Viet Nam is Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

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The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

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The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

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Footnote 28

The category 'Oceania and other' includes places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

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The category 'Other places of birth' includes other places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

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Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit, or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

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Recent immigrants are immigrants who landed in Canada between January 1, 2006 and May 10, 2011.

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada.

The places of birth selected are the most frequently reported by recent immigrants at the Canada level.

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The official name of Venezuela is Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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The official name of Moldova is Republic of Moldova.

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The official name of United Kingdom is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom includes Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland (excludes Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and British Overseas Territories).

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China excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.

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The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

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The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

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The official name of Viet Nam is Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

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The official name of Syria is Syrian Arab Republic.

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The category 'Oceania and other' includes places of birth in Oceania and responses not included elsewhere, such as 'born at sea.'

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Period of immigration refers to the period in which the immigrant first obtained his or her landed immigrant/permanent resident status. A landed immigrant/permanent resident refers to a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

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Footnote 42

Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

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Footnote 43

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 44

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 45

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit, or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

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Generation status refers to whether or not the person or the person's parents were born in Canada. It identifies persons as being first generation, second generation or third generation or more.

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'First generation' includes persons who were born outside Canada. For the most part, these are people who are now, or have ever been, immigrants to Canada.

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'Second generation' includes persons who were born in Canada and had at least one parent born outside Canada. For the most part, these are the children of immigrants.

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'Third generation or more' includes persons who were born in Canada with both parents born in Canada.

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'Aboriginal identity' includes persons who reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who reported Registered or Treaty Indian status, that is registered under the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who reported membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Footnote 52

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

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Footnote 53

'Multiple Aboriginal identities' includes persons who reported being any two or all three of the following: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

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Footnote 54

'Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere' includes persons who did not report being First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who did report Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

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Footnote 55

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

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Registered or Treaty Indian status refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian.
'Registered or Treaty Indian' includes persons who reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

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Footnote 57

Refers to whether a person was employed, unemployed or not in the labour force during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011.

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In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

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Footnote 58

Includes unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

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Footnote 59

Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

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Footnote 60

Unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

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Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

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Footnote 62

Refers to the general nature of the business carried out in the establishment where the person worked. The 2011 National Household Survey industry data are produced according to the NAICS 2007.

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Footnote 63

Unemployed persons aged 15 years and over who have never worked for pay or in self-employment or who had last worked prior to January 1, 2010 only.

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Experienced labour force refers to persons who, during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, were employed and the unemployed who had last worked for pay or in self-employment in either 2010 or 2011.

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Footnote 65

Classification of respondents according to whether they worked at home, worked outside Canada, had no fixed workplace address or worked at a specific address (usual place of work).

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Footnote 66

Refers to the main mode of transportation a respondent uses to travel between his or her home and his or her place of work.

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Footnote 67

Population by language used most often at work.

Refers to the language used most often at work, as reported on May 10, 2011 by the individuals aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2010.

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Footnote 68

Refers to the other language used regularly at work, as reported on May 10, 2011 by the individuals aged 15 years and over who worked since January 1, 2010.

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Footnote 69

'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' refers to the highest certificate, diploma or degree completed based on a hierarchy which is generally related to the amount of time spent 'in-class.' For postsecondary completers, a university education is considered to be a higher level of schooling than a college education, while a college education is considered to be a higher level of education than in the trades. Although some trades requirements may take as long or longer to complete than a given college or university program, the majority of time is spent in on-the-job paid training and less time is spent in the classroom.

For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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'High school diploma or equivalent' refers to graduation from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes 'apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas', 'college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas' and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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'Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)' includes trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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'Registered Apprenticeship certificate' includes Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation.

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'Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)' includes trades certificates or diplomas such as pre-employment or vocational certificates and diplomas from brief trade programs completed at community colleges, institutes of technology, vocational centres, and similar institutions.

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'Registered Apprenticeship certificate' includes Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation.

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Footnote 75

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below bachelor level' was over-reported in the National Household Survey (NHS). This category likely includes some responses that are actually college certificates or diplomas, bachelor's degrees or other types of education (e.g., university transfer programs, bachelor's programs completed in other countries, incomplete bachelor's programs, non-university professional designations). We recommend users interpret the results for the 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level' category with caution.

For any other comments on data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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'Earned doctorate.' This category refers to persons who have completed a doctorate degree awarded by a university. This includes, for example, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.). It does not include honorary doctorates.

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Footnote 77

'Major field of study' is defined as the main discipline or subject of learning. It is collected for the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school or secondary school level and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the 'primary groupings,' a CIP variant.

For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.

For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas, college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

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Footnote 78

Called 'Health, parks, recreation and fitness' in CIP Canada 2000.

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Includes 'Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other.'

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Footnote 80

'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution from which the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

'Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes apprenticeship or trades certificates or diplomas, college, CEGEP or other non-university certificates or diplomas and university certificates, diplomas and degrees.

Users should be aware that some respondents may have reported the physical location of study rather than the location of the certificate, diploma or degree-granting institution. This could affect the responses of those who obtained a certificate, diploma or degree through a joint program or by distance learning with credentials granted in another province or country. In particular, a number of persons reported a location of study for a university credential in one of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), even though there were no educational institutions in the territories with the authority to grant university degrees.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.'

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Footnote 82

For example, 'East Indian,' 'Pakistani,' 'Sri Lankan,' etc.

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For example, 'Vietnamese,' 'Cambodian,' 'Malaysian,' 'Laotian,' etc.

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For example, 'Iranian,' 'Afghan,' etc.

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The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere.' Includes respondents who reported a write-in response such as 'Guyanese,' 'West Indian,' 'Tibetan,' 'Polynesian,' 'Pacific Islander,' etc.

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Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian.'

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Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question (Question 18) as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

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The category 'Total population in private households by selected ethnic origin (single and multiple responses)' indicates the number of respondents who reported a specific ethnic origin, either as their only ethnic origin or in addition to one or more other ethnic origins. The sum of all total responses for all ethnic origins is greater than the total population estimate due to the reporting of multiple origins.

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A single ethnic origin response occurs when a respondent provides one ethnic origin only.

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A multiple ethnic origin response occurs when a respondent provides two or more ethnic origins.

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Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').

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Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').

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Includes general responses indicating British Isles origins (e.g., 'British,' 'United Kingdom') as well as more specific responses indicating British Isles origins that have not been included elsewhere (e.g., 'Celtic').

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Total income - Total income refers to monetary receipts from certain sources, before income taxes and deductions, during calendar year 2010. It includes employment income from wages, salaries, tips, commissions and net income from self-employment (for both unincorporated farm and non-farm activities); income from government sources, such as social assistance, child benefits, employment insurance, old age security pension, Canada or Quebec pension plan benefits and disability income; income from employer and personal pension sources, such as private pensions and payments from annuities and RRIFs; income from investment sources, such as dividends and interest on bonds, accounts, GICs and mutual funds; and other regular cash income, such as child support payments received, spousal support payments (alimony) received and scholarships. The monetary receipts included are those that tend to be of a regular and recurring nature. It excludes one-time receipts, such as lottery winnings, gambling winnings, cash inheritances, lump sum insurance settlements, capital gains and RRSP withdrawals. Capital gains are excluded because they are not by their nature regular and recurring. It is further assumed that they are less likely to be fully spent in the period in which they are received, unlike income that is regular and recurring. Also excluded are employer's contributions to registered pension plans, Canada and Quebec pension plans, and employment insurance. Finally, voluntary inter-household transfers, imputed rent, goods and services produced for barter, and goods produced for own consumption are excluded from this total income definition.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the individuals with income in that group (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years).

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

Median and average incomes of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least aged 15 years and who have an income (positive or negative).

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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Including loss.

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For population with income.

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For population with income.

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After-tax income - Refers to total income from all sources minus federal, provincial and territorial income taxes paid for 2010.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the individuals with income in that group (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years).

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54 years) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

Median and average incomes of individuals will be calculated for those individuals who are at least aged 15 years and who have an income (positive or negative).

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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Including loss.

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For population with after-tax income.

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For population with after-tax income.

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Earnings or employment income - Refers to total income received by persons aged 15 years and over during calendar year 2010 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income.

Wages and salaries - Refers to gross wages and salaries before deductions for such items as income tax, pensions and Employment Insurance. Included in this source are military pay and allowances, tips, commissions and cash bonuses, benefits from wage-loss replacement plans or income-maintenance insurance plans, supplementary unemployment benefits from an employer or union as well as all types of casual earnings during calendar year 2010. Other employment income such as taxable benefits, research grants and royalties are included.

Net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice - Refers to net income (gross receipts minus expenses of operation such as wages, rents and depreciation) received during calendar year 2010 from the respondent's non-farm unincorporated business or professional practice. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share was reported. Also included is net income from persons babysitting in their own homes, persons providing room and board to non-relatives, self-employed fishers, hunters and trappers, operators of direct distributorships such as those selling and delivering cosmetics, as well as freelance activities of artists, writers, music teachers, hairdressers, dressmakers, etc.

Net farm income - Refers to net income (gross receipts from farm sales minus depreciation and cost of operation) received during calendar year 2010 from the operation of a farm, either on the respondent's own account or in partnership. In the case of partnerships, only the respondent's share of income was reported. Included with gross receipts are cash advances received in 2010, dividends from cooperatives, rebates and farm-support payments to farmers from federal, provincial and regional agricultural programs (for example, milk subsidies and marketing board payments) and gross insurance proceeds such as payments from the AgriInvest and AgriStability programs. The value of income 'in kind,' such as agricultural products produced and consumed on the farm, is excluded.

Median income of individuals - The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution, ranked by size of income, into two halves, i.e., the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Median income is calculated from the unrounded number of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) with income in that group.

Average income of individuals - Average income of individuals refers to the weighted mean total income of individuals aged 15 years and over who reported income for 2010. Average income is calculated from unrounded data by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals (e.g., males aged 45 to 54) by the number of individuals with income in that group.

The above concept and procedures also apply in the calculation of these statistics for earnings.

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For population with employment income.

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For population with employment income.

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For population with wages and salaries.

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For population with wages and salaries.

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Worked 49 to 52 weeks mostly full time (30 hours or more per week).

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Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, persons who worked in 2011 only and persons who worked mostly part time (less than 30 hours per week) or in 48 weeks or less in 2010.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-010-X2011043.

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