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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Sociocultural and Education Characteristics (64), Labour Force Status (8), Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011-Skill-level category (7), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (7), Location of Study Compared with Province or Territory of Residence (6), Age Groups (5) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details selected sociocultural and education characteristics , labour force status , occupation - national occupational classification 2011-skill-level category , highest certificate, diploma or degree , location of study compared with province or territory of residence , age groups and sex for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in Salmon Arm
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 3 = 22.6 %
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64) Labour force status (8)
Total - Labour force statusFootnote 4 In the labour force Employed Unemployed Not in the labour force Participation rate Employment rate Unemployment rate
Total population aged 15 years and over by Aboriginal identityFootnote 5 14,455 8,490 7,830 665 5,965 58.7 54.2 7.8
Aboriginal identityFootnote 6 850 470 360 110 375 55.3 42.4 23.4
First Nations (North American Indian) single identityFootnote 7 495 230 185 45 270 46.5 37.4 19.6
Métis single identity 330 225 155 70 105 68.2 47.0 31.1
Inuk (Inuit) single identity 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal identitiesFootnote 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhereFootnote 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Non-Aboriginal identity 13,605 8,020 7,465 550 5,585 58.9 54.9 6.9
Total population aged 15 years and over by Registered or Treaty Indian statusFootnote 10 14,455 8,490 7,825 660 5,965 58.7 54.1 7.8
Registered or Treaty IndianFootnote 11 365 185 135 50 180 50.7 37.0 27.0
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 14,090 8,300 7,690 615 5,785 58.9 54.6 7.4
Total population aged 15 years and over by immigrant status and period of immigrationFootnote 12 14,450 8,490 7,825 665 5,965 58.8 54.2 7.8
Non-immigrantsFootnote 13 12,565 7,660 7,080 575 4,910 61.0 56.3 7.5
ImmigrantsFootnote 14 1,870 820 740 85 1,050 43.9 39.6 10.4
Before 1971 970 270 240 35 700 27.8 24.7 13.0
1971 to 1980 335 120 105 0 215 35.8 31.3 0
1981 to 1990 125 90 90 0 35 72.0 72.0 0
1991 to 2000 235 190 160 30 45 80.9 68.1 15.8
2001 to 2011Footnote 15 210 150 145 0 55 71.4 69.0 0
2001 to 2005 80 40 40 0 45 50.0 50.0 0
2006 to 2011Footnote 16 125 115 110 0 15 92.0 88.0 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 17 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by visible minorityFootnote 18 14,450 8,490 7,825 665 5,965 58.8 54.2 7.8
Total visible minority populationFootnote 19 265 180 165 10 85 67.9 62.3 5.6
South AsianFootnote 20 30 20 15 0 15 66.7 50.0 0
Chinese 45 25 25 0 15 55.6 55.6 0
Black 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Filipino 35 25 25 0 0 71.4 71.4 0
Latin American 30 25 25 0 0 83.3 83.3 0
Arab 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Southeast AsianFootnote 21 35 30 30 0 0 85.7 85.7 0
West AsianFootnote 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Korean 25 0 0 0 20 0 0 0
Japanese 60 50 50 0 0 83.3 83.3 0
Visible minority, n.i.e.Footnote 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Multiple visible minoritiesFootnote 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not a visible minorityFootnote 25 14,190 8,310 7,655 655 5,880 58.6 53.9 7.9
Total population aged 15 years and over by first official language spokenFootnote 26 14,455 8,490 7,825 665 5,965 58.7 54.1 7.8
English 14,275 8,415 7,755 665 5,860 58.9 54.3 7.9
French 140 50 50 0 85 35.7 35.7 0
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Neither English nor French 35 15 15 0 15 42.9 42.9 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by mother tongueFootnote 27 14,455 8,490 7,825 665 5,965 58.7 54.1 7.8
English 13,085 7,870 7,265 610 5,210 60.1 55.5 7.8
French 185 80 80 0 100 43.2 43.2 0
Non-official language 1,125 510 470 40 615 45.3 41.8 7.8
English and French 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 55 30 15 0 30 54.5 27.3 0
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011Footnote 28 14,455 8,490 7,825 665 5,965 58.7 54.1 7.8
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 29 7,320 3,745 3,335 410 3,570 51.2 45.6 10.9
Education 805 535 520 0 275 66.5 64.6 0
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 215 165 160 0 50 76.7 74.4 0
Humanities 315 215 205 0 100 68.3 65.1 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 470 355 340 0 120 75.5 72.3 0
Business, management and public administration 1,270 870 820 45 410 68.5 64.6 5.2
Physical and life sciences and technologies 85 50 45 0 35 58.8 52.9 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 95 80 75 0 15 84.2 78.9 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 1,745 1,045 980 65 695 59.9 56.2 6.2
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 375 285 275 0 90 76.0 73.3 0
Health and related fieldsFootnote 30 1,465 945 890 60 520 64.5 60.8 6.3
Personal, protective and transportation services 290 205 175 25 90 70.7 60.3 12.2
Other fields of studyFootnote 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

'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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Footnote 2

'Location of study compared with province or territory of residence' indicates whether the 'Location of study' is the same as the province or territory of residence in 2011, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. 'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution where the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

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 or 'Location of study,' refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 3

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 4

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

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Footnote 5

Aboriginal identity
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
'Aboriginal identity' refers to whether the person reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or being a Registered or Treaty Indian (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or being a member of 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 6

'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 7

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 8

'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 9

'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 10

Registered or Treaty Indian status
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
'Registered or Treaty Indian status' refers to whether or not a person 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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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 11

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 12

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 is a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

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Footnote 13

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

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Footnote 14

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 15

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

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Footnote 16

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

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Footnote 17

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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Footnote 18

Visible minority
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable


Part B - Detailed definition
Visible minority refers to whether a person belongs to a visible minority group as defined by the Employment Equity Act and, if so, the visible minority group to which the person belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.' The visible minority population consists mainly of the following groups: South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese.

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Footnote 19

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 20

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

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Footnote 21

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

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Footnote 22

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

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Footnote 23

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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Footnote 24

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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Footnote 25

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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First official language spoken
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to a variable specified within the framework of the Official Languages Act.

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Footnote 27

Refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the individual on May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 28

'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, 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.

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Footnote 29

'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed a registered apprenticeship certificate (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) or other trades certificate or diploma, a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma, or a university certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 30

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

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Footnote 31

Includes 'Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other.'

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011059.

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