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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 Newfoundland and Labrador / Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 1 = 31.4 %
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 507,270 504,940 1,655 160
0 to 4 years 24,365 24,110 60 10
5 to 9 years 24,980 24,920 25 0
10 to 14 years 26,875 26,820 25 20
15 to 19 years 29,555 29,480 35 0
20 to 24 years 29,890 29,775 60 40
25 to 29 years 28,015 27,860 130 0
30 to 34 years 29,010 28,930 65 10
35 to 39 years 33,620 33,470 125 10
40 to 44 years 38,160 38,000 120 20
45 to 49 years 42,275 42,080 175 0
50 to 54 years 42,950 42,750 170 0
55 to 59 years 42,350 42,190 145 0
60 to 64 years 38,870 38,700 155 0
65 to 69 years 28,175 28,025 135 0
70 to 74 years 19,860 19,735 55 15
75 to 79 years 13,885 13,795 65 0
80 to 84 years 8,850 8,775 55 0
85 years and over 5,580 5,535 40 0
Median ageFootnote 3 43.6 43.6 50.0 26.1
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by marital statusFootnote 4 431,050 429,090 1,540 135
Married or living with a common-law partner 272,710 271,490 1,060 50
Married (and not separated) 231,370 230,420 820 40
Living common law 41,340 41,075 235 20
Not married and not living with a common-law partner 158,335 157,600 480 80
Single (never legally married) 104,905 104,505 230 70
Separated 8,450 8,400 55 0
Divorced 19,615 19,500 105 0
Widowed 25,365 25,200 95 0
Total population in private households by mother tongue 507,270 504,935 1,650 160
Single responses 506,595 504,335 1,625 120
English 497,055 497,055 0 0
French 1,775 195 1,575 0
Non-official languages 7,770 7,085 45 120
Selected Aboriginal languagesFootnote 5 2,700 2,450 0 35
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 2,010 1,775 10 35
Inuktitut 680 670 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Selected non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 6 3,670 3,465 0 35
Arabic 340 285 0 0
Bengali 310 305 0 0
Cantonese 300 280 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 575 550 0 0
Creoles 0 0 0 0
Dutch 65 60 0 0
German 290 265 0 25
Greek 50 45 0 0
Gujarati 30 20 0 0
Hindi 55 50 0 0
Hungarian 45 40 0 0
Italian 50 50 0 0
Korean 65 70 0 0
Mandarin 140 140 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 35 30 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 135 110 0 0
Polish 110 105 0 0
Portuguese 85 75 0 0
Romanian 30 25 0 0
Russian 135 125 0 0
Serbian 0 0 0 0
Spanish 270 250 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 210 205 0 0
Tamil 100 105 0 0
Ukrainian 20 20 0 0
Urdu 190 190 0 0
Vietnamese 45 45 0 0
Other languagesFootnote 7 1,405 1,170 25 50
Multiple responses 670 605 30 40
English and French 185 145 0 40
English and non-official language 450 450 0 0
French and non-official language 35 0 30 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population by knowledge of official languagesFootnote 8 507,270 504,935 1,650 160
English only 483,695 483,695 0 0
French only 90 0 90 0
English and French 22,880 21,160 1,560 155
Neither English nor French 600 85 0 0
Total population in private households by language spoken most often at home 507,270 504,940 1,650 160
Single responses 506,395 504,185 1,580 110
English 501,200 500,205 990 0
French 615 50 565 0
Non-official languages 4,585 3,925 25 110
Selected Aboriginal languagesFootnote 9 1,980 1,730 10 35
Cree, n.o.s. 0 0 0 0
Dene 0 0 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 1,825 1,590 0 35
Inuktitut 145 135 0 0
Mi'kmaq 0 0 0 0
Ojibway 0 0 0 0
Oji-Cree 0 0 0 0
Selected non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 10 1,675 1,480 0 25
Arabic 260 195 0 0
Bengali 215 210 0 0
Cantonese 175 155 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 325 305 0 0
Creoles 0 0 0 0
Dutch 0 0 0 0
German 40 20 0 20
Greek 0 0 0 0
Gujarati 0 0 0 0
Hindi 0 0 0 0
Hungarian 0 0 0 0
Italian 0 0 0 0
Korean 45 45 0 0
Mandarin 105 105 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 60 0 0 0
Polish 50 50 0 0
Portuguese 0 0 0 0
Romanian 0 0 0 0
Russian 70 50 0 0
Serbian 0 0 0 0
Spanish 110 100 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) 75 75 0 0
Tamil 30 30 0 0
Ukrainian 0 0 0 0
Urdu 75 75 0 0
Vietnamese 0 0 0 0
Other languagesFootnote 11 935 720 20 0
Multiple responses 870 755 70 50
English and French 160 90 30 35
English and non-official language 670 665 0 0
French and non-official language 25 0 25 0
English, French and non-official language 25 0 10 0
Total population in private households by other language spoken regularly at home 507,270 504,935 1,655 160
None 500,575 499,140 860 70
English 1,885 1,460 335 75
French 2,190 1,770 420 0
Non-official language 2,475 2,450 20 0
Aboriginal 455 460 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 2,015 1,990 20 0
English and French 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 85 80 0 0
French and non-official language 50 35 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population in private households by non-official languages spokenFootnote 12 11,475 10,690 145 125
Aboriginal languages 3,055 2,800 10 35
Algonquin 0 0 0 0
Atikamekw 0 0 0 0
Blackfoot 0 0 0 0
Cree languagesFootnote 13 0 0 0 0
Mi'kmaq 15 10 0 0
Innu/Montagnais 2,110 1,875 10 35
Ojibway 0 0 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 880 865 0 0
Other Aboriginal languagesFootnote 14 60 60 0 0
Non-Aboriginal languages 8,435 7,900 135 85
Italian 210 200 10 0
Portuguese 160 155 0 0
Romanian 45 35 0 0
Spanish 1,345 1,280 45 0
Dutch 75 80 0 0
Flemish 0 0 0 0
German 1,115 1,080 0 25
Yiddish 0 0 0 0
Danish 90 95 0 0
Norwegian 55 60 0 0
Swedish 30 35 0 0
Afrikaans 120 120 0 0
Gaelic languages 95 100 0 0
Bosnian 10 15 0 0
Bulgarian 0 0 0 0
Croatian 35 35 0 0
Czech 0 0 0 0
Macedonian 0 0 0 0
Polish 115 120 0 0
Russian 380 365 0 0
Serbian 15 10 0 0
Serbo-Croatian 0 0 0 0
Slovak 20 20 0 0
Slovenian 0 0 0 0
Ukrainian 25 25 0 0
Latvian 0 0 0 0
Lithuanian 0 0 0 0
Greek 60 60 0 0
Armenian 0 0 0 0
Albanian 40 30 0 0
Estonian 0 0 0 0
Finnish 15 15 0 0
Hungarian 55 50 0 0
Turkish 25 20 0 0
Berber languages (Kabyle) 0 0 0 0
Oromo 50 0 0 0
Somali 0 0 0 0
Amharic 50 55 0 0
Arabic 445 345 35 0
Hebrew 0 0 0 0
Maltese 0 0 0 0
Tigrigna 60 40 0 0
Semitic languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0
Bengali 325 320 0 0
Gujarati 45 40 0 0
Hindi 380 355 0 0
Konkani 0 0 0 0
Marathi 30 30 0 0
Panjabi (Punjabi) 120 115 0 0
Sindhi 0 0 0 0
Sinhala (Sinhalese) 55 60 0 0
Urdu 285 285 0 0
Nepali 210 205 0 0
Kurdish 0 0 0 0
Pashto 0 0 0 0
Persian (Farsi) 165 140 0 0
Indo-Iranian languages, n.i.e. 0 0 0 0
Kannada 35 35 0 0
Malayalam 55 55 0 0
Tamil 145 140 0 0
Telugu 85 80 0 0
Japanese 85 85 0 0
Korean 110 110 0 0
Cantonese 305 280 0 0
Fukien 0 0 0 0
Hakka 0 0 0 0
Mandarin 270 265 0 0
Taiwanese 50 50 0 0
Chinese, n.o.s. 600 580 0 0
Lao 0 0 0 0
Thai 50 30 0 0
Khmer (Cambodian) 0 0 0 0
Vietnamese 55 55 0 0
Bisayan languages 0 0 0 0
Ilocano 0 0 0 0
Malay 105 105 0 0
Tagalog (Pilipino,Filipino) 220 215 0 0
Akan (Twi) 25 25 0 0
Lingala 15 0 15 0
Rundi (Kirundi) 0 0 0 0
Rwanda (Kinyarwanda) 15 0 0 0
Swahili 105 80 0 0
Bantu languages, n.i.e. 80 70 0 0
Niger-Congo languages, n.i.e. 85 80 0 0
African languages, n.i.e. 130 75 0 0
Creoles 0 0 0 0
Other non-Aboriginal languagesFootnote 15 810 700 25 0
Total - Mobility status 1 year agoFootnote 16 502,440 500,180 1,630 160
Non-movers 454,225 452,385 1,385 115
Movers 48,215 47,795 245 40
Non-migrants 24,900 24,740 105 20
Migrants 23,315 23,060 140 25
Internal migrants 22,210 22,045 120 20
Intraprovincial migrants 15,235 15,145 50 0
Interprovincial migrants 6,980 6,900 75 0
External migrants 1,100 1,010 15 0
Total - Mobility status 5 years agoFootnote 17 482,905 480,825 1,590 150
Non-movers 342,965 341,710 1,000 80
Movers 139,945 139,120 595 70
Non-migrants 65,440 65,225 155 30
Migrants 74,505 73,895 435 40
Internal migrants 70,605 70,170 380 35
Intraprovincial migrants 41,850 41,700 110 20
Interprovincial migrants 28,760 28,465 275 15
External migrants 3,895 3,725 55 0
Total population by citizenshipFootnote 18 507,270 504,940 1,650 160
Canadian citizens 502,745 500,635 1,595 150
Canadian citizens only 500,750 498,730 1,570 115
Citizens of Canada and at least one other country 1,995 1,905 20 35
Not Canadian citizensFootnote 19 4,520 4,300 55 0
Total population in private households by immigrant status and selected places of birthFootnote 20 507,265 504,940 1,655 160
Non-immigrantsFootnote 21 496,405 494,495 1,470 105
Born in province of residence 460,665 459,660 625 60
Born outside province of residence 35,740 34,835 850 45
ImmigrantsFootnote 22 9,160 8,780 155 55
Americas 1,935 1,910 15 0
United States 1,575 1,570 0 0
Jamaica 15 15 0 0
Guyana 35 35 0 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0
Mexico 0 0 0 0
Trinidad and Tobago 25 25 0 0
Colombia 55 50 0 0
El Salvador 0 0 0 0
Peru 0 0 0 0
Chile 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 170 155 10 0
Europe 3,845 3,740 70 10
United KingdomFootnote 23 2,495 2,485 0 0
Italy 30 30 0 0
Germany 315 310 0 0
Poland 60 60 0 0
Portugal 80 70 0 0
Netherlands 70 70 0 0
France 70 20 50 0
Romania 55 50 0 0
Russian Federation 85 70 0 0
Greece 25 25 0 0
Ukraine 0 0 0 0
Croatia 15 15 0 0
Hungary 35 35 0 0
Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 0 0 0
Serbia 0 0 0 0
Ireland, Republic of 180 180 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 315 295 0 0
Africa 760 615 75 0
Morocco 0 0 0 0
Algeria 20 0 20 0
Egypt 75 65 0 0
South Africa, Republic of 160 160 0 0
Nigeria 110 110 0 0
Ethiopia 0 0 0 0
Kenya 25 30 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 325 210 45 0
Asia 2,510 2,400 0 0
India 380 365 0 0
ChinaFootnote 24 515 500 0 0
Philippines 155 155 0 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 90 75 0 0
Viet NamFootnote 25 45 45 0 0
Pakistan 205 205 0 0
Sri Lanka 105 105 0 0
IranFootnote 26 135 110 0 0
Korea, SouthFootnote 27 50 45 0 0
Lebanon 0 0 0 0
Taiwan 115 110 0 0
Iraq 95 75 0 0
Bangladesh 120 105 0 0
Afghanistan 0 0 0 0
Japan 40 40 0 0
Turkey 35 30 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 435 420 0 0
Oceania and otherFootnote 28 110 115 0 0
Fiji 0 0 0 0
Other places of birthFootnote 29 115 115 0 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 30 1,705 1,665 0 0
Total recent immigrant population in private households by selected places of birthFootnote 31 2,215 2,055 35 0
Americas 385 375 0 0
United States 255 245 0 0
Mexico 0 0 0 0
Cuba 0 0 0 0
Haiti 0 0 0 0
Jamaica 0 0 0 0
Brazil 0 0 0 0
Colombia 40 35 0 0
Guyana 0 10 0 0
Peru 0 0 0 0
VenezuelaFootnote 32 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Americas 40 40 0 0
Europe 300 290 0 0
France 0 0 0 0
Germany 30 35 0 0
Poland 0 0 0 0
Romania 0 0 0 0
MoldovaFootnote 33 0 0 0 0
Russian Federation 0 0 0 0
Ukraine 0 0 0 0
United KingdomFootnote 34 160 155 0 0
Other places of birth in Europe 90 85 0 0
Africa 395 325 30 0
Nigeria 40 45 0 0
Ethiopia 0 0 0 0
Mauritius 0 0 0 0
Somalia 0 0 0 0
Algeria 15 0 15 0
Egypt 35 35 0 0
Morocco 0 0 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 120 125 0 0
Other places of birth in Africa 115 90 0 0
Asia 1,115 1,045 0 0
Philippines 80 80 0 0
ChinaFootnote 35 180 165 0 0
India 90 90 0 0
Pakistan 175 175 0 0
IranFootnote 36 30 0 0 0
South KoreaFootnote 37 0 0 0 0
Sri Lanka 30 30 0 0
Iraq 60 45 0 0
Bangladesh 75 75 0 0
Lebanon 0 0 0 0
Viet NamFootnote 38 0 0 0 0
Taiwan 70 65 0 0
Afghanistan 0 0 0 0
Japan 0 0 0 0
Turkey 0 0 0 0
Israel 0 0 0 0
Nepal 90 90 0 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 0 0 0 0
United Arab Emirates 0 0 0 0
Saudi Arabia 0 0 0 0
SyriaFootnote 39 0 0 0 0
Other places of birth in Asia 210 200 0 0
Oceania and otherFootnote 40 25 25 0 0
Total population in private households by immigrant status and period of immigrationFootnote 41 507,270 504,940 1,655 160
Non-immigrantsFootnote 42 496,405 494,495 1,475 105
ImmigrantsFootnote 43 9,160 8,780 155 55
Before 1971 2,185 2,150 30 0
1971 to 1980 1,520 1,480 0 0
1981 to 1990 1,095 1,065 30 0
1991 to 2000 1,300 1,230 20 35
2001 to 2011Footnote 44 3,065 2,845 65 0
2001 to 2005 845 790 30 0
2006 to 2011Footnote 45 2,220 2,055 35 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 46 1,705 1,660 0 0
Total population in private households by generation statusFootnote 47 507,265 504,935 1,650 160
First generationFootnote 48 11,450 11,025 180 55
Second generationFootnote 49 11,525 11,375 65 35
Third generation or moreFootnote 50 484,290 482,540 1,405 70
Total population in private households by Aboriginal identity 507,270 504,940 1,650 160
Aboriginal identityFootnote 51 35,800 35,240 295 60
First Nations (North American Indian) single identityFootnote 52 19,315 18,855 225 45
Métis single identity 7,665 7,590 55 0
Inuk (Inuit) single identity 6,260 6,245 0 0
Multiple Aboriginal identitiesFootnote 53 260 255 0 0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhereFootnote 54 2,300 2,285 15 0
Non-Aboriginal identity 471,475 469,705 1,355 100
Total population in private households by Registered or Treaty Indian statusFootnote 55 507,270 504,935 1,655 160
Registered or Treaty IndianFootnote 56 10,295 10,045 25 40
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 496,975 494,890 1,625 115
Total population aged 15 years and over by labour force statusFootnote 57 431,050 429,095 1,540 130
In the labour force 255,890 254,785 935 95
Employed 218,630 217,655 855 70
Unemployed 37,265 37,130 75 25
Not in the labour force 175,155 174,315 605 35
Participation rate 59.4 59.4 60.7 73.1
Employment rate 50.7 50.7 55.5 53.8
Unemployment rate 14.6 14.6 8.0 26.3
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by class of worker 255,890 254,780 935 90
Class of Worker - Not applicableFootnote 58 5,105 5,060 25 0
All Classes of WorkerFootnote 59 250,780 249,715 910 95
Employee 237,385 236,390 845 95
Self-employed 13,400 13,330 65 0
Self-employed (incorporated) 5,040 5,000 35 0
Without paid help 1,370 1,350 0 0
With paid help 3,670 3,650 0 0
Self-employed (unincorporated) 8,120 8,090 30 0
Without paid help 5,265 5,245 20 0
With paid help 2,850 2,845 0 0
Unpaid family worker 235 240 0 0
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011 255,890 254,780 940 95
Occupation - Not applicableFootnote 60 5,105 5,065 25 0
All occupationsFootnote 61 250,780 249,720 910 95
0 Management occupations 20,445 20,310 125 10
00 Senior management occupations 1,780 1,760 15 0
01-05 Specialized middle management occupations 6,835 6,800 25 0
06 Middle management occupations in retail and wholesale trade and customer services 8,240 8,200 30 0
07-09 Middle management occupations in trades, transportation, production and utilities 3,595 3,540 55 0
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 33,230 33,070 160 0
11 Professional occupations in business and finance 4,655 4,620 40 0
12 Administrative and financial supervisors and administrative occupations 12,465 12,365 100 0
13 Finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations 1,585 1,585 0 0
14 Office support occupations 10,500 10,480 15 0
15 Distribution, tracking and scheduling co-ordination occupations 4,030 4,015 0 0
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 16,545 16,455 90 0
21 Professional occupations in natural and applied sciences 6,110 6,055 55 0
22 Technical occupations related to natural and applied sciences 10,430 10,400 30 0
3 Health occupations 18,145 18,090 45 0
30 Professional occupations in nursing 6,170 6,170 0 0
31 Professional occupations in health (except nursing) 3,215 3,190 20 0
32 Technical occupations in health 5,320 5,310 0 0
34 Assisting occupations in support of health services 3,440 3,425 0 0
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 32,915 32,710 185 15
40 Professional occupations in education services 10,550 10,435 110 0
41 Professional occupations in law and social, community and government services 6,365 6,345 15 0
42 Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services 4,235 4,230 0 0
43 Occupations in front-line public protection services 2,180 2,145 30 0
44 Care providers and educational, legal and public protection support occupations 9,590 9,545 30 0
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 4,200 4,165 35 0
51 Professional occupations in art and culture 1,575 1,555 0 0
52 Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 2,620 2,610 0 0
6 Sales and service occupations 55,765 55,565 105 55
62 Retail sales supervisors and specialized sales occupations 3,390 3,380 0 0
63 Service supervisors and specialized service occupations 8,015 7,995 0 0
64 Sales representatives and salespersons - wholesale and retail trade 10,040 10,020 15 0
65 Service representatives and other customer and personal services occupations 11,025 10,955 45 0
66 Sales support occupations 10,665 10,630 0 0
67 Service support and other service occupations, n.e.c. 12,620 12,585 15 10
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 45,975 45,835 140 10
72 Industrial, electrical and construction trades 17,030 16,965 60 0
73 Maintenance and equipment operation trades 7,820 7,795 30 0
74 Other installers, repairers and servicers and material handlers 4,005 4,005 0 0
75 Transport and heavy equipment operation and related maintenance occupations 12,020 11,995 30 0
76 Trades helpers, construction labourers and related occupations 5,100 5,075 20 0
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 12,135 12,125 0 0
82 Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production 7,820 7,815 0 0
84 Workers in natural resources, agriculture and related production 2,315 2,315 0 0
86 Harvesting, landscaping and natural resources labourers 2,000 2,000 0 0
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 11,435 11,400 35 0
92 Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators 2,025 2,005 0 0
94 Processing and manufacturing machine operators and related production workers 5,105 5,100 0 0
95 Assemblers in manufacturing 655 650 0 0
96 Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities 3,660 3,650 0 0
Total labour force population aged 15 years and over by industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007Footnote 62 255,890 254,785 940 95
Industry - not applicableFootnote 63 5,110 5,060 25 0
All industriesFootnote 64 250,785 249,720 915 95
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9,700 9,680 15 0
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8,515 8,445 70 0
22 Utilities 2,450 2,455 0 0
23 Construction 22,055 21,950 100 0
31-33 Manufacturing 17,515 17,465 50 0
41 Wholesale trade 6,245 6,210 35 0
44-45 Retail trade 32,000 31,930 45 0
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 12,170 12,115 50 0
51 Information and cultural industries 4,095 4,080 0 0
52 Finance and insurance 5,280 5,275 0 0
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 2,860 2,845 0 0
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 9,785 9,725 60 0
55 Management of companies and enterprises 200 200 0 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 8,650 8,610 0 0
61 Educational services 18,100 17,925 155 0
62 Health care and social assistance 35,305 35,230 55 0
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 3,250 3,215 25 0
72 Accommodation and food services 15,640 15,580 25 0
81 Other services (except public administration) 11,775 11,750 25 0
91 Public administration 25,200 25,025 155 15
Total employed population aged 15 years and over by place of work statusFootnote 65 218,630 217,650 860 65
Usual place of work 180,490 179,630 765 55
Work in CSD of residence 98,555 98,045 425 45
Work in a different CSD in CD of residence 70,565 70,280 275 0
Work in a different CSD and CD in province of residence 6,845 6,805 35 0
Work in a different province 4,525 4,495 25 0
Worked at home 9,160 9,110 40 0
Worked outside Canada 1,055 1,055 0 0
No fixed workplace address 27,930 27,865 55 0
Total employed population aged 15 years and over with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address by mode of transportationFootnote 66 208,420 207,490 820 60
Car, truck or van - as a driver 165,340 164,630 660 40
Car, truck or van - as a passenger 18,645 18,550 60 0
Public transit 4,855 4,825 0 0
Walked 12,975 12,885 80 10
Bicycle 390 390 0 0
Other methods 6,210 6,205 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by language used most often at workFootnote 67 282,030 280,835 1,015 105
English 279,670 278,860 735 65
French 930 715 200 0
Non-official language 900 825 0 15
Aboriginal 685 645 10 15
Non-Aboriginal 215 180 0 0
English and French 330 240 80 0
English and non-official language 195 195 0 0
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over in private households by other language used regularly at workFootnote 68 282,025 280,840 1,020 110
None 278,075 277,310 635 90
English 1,080 930 125 10
French 2,220 1,960 255 0
Non-official language 640 625 0 0
Aboriginal 255 250 0 0
Non-Aboriginal 385 375 0 0
English and French 0 0 0 0
English and non-official language 0 0 0 0
French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
English, French and non-official language 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 69 431,045 429,090 1,535 130
No certificate, diploma or degree 120,640 119,965 390 35
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 70 100,215 99,875 305 30
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 71 210,190 209,245 840 65
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 72 56,010 55,795 190 0
Trades certificate or diploma (other than apprenticeship)Footnote 73 32,150 32,025 110 0
Registered Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 74 23,855 23,775 80 0
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 84,135 83,845 260 15
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 75 12,845 12,810 25 0
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 57,205 56,795 365 35
Bachelor's degree 37,280 37,105 150 20
University certificate or diploma above bachelor level 3,955 3,920 25 0
Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry 1,725 1,715 0 0
Master's degree 12,370 12,270 95 0
Earned doctorateFootnote 76 1,875 1,790 90 0
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 77 210,190 209,250 845 65
Education 20,260 20,180 75 0
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 3,655 3,630 25 0
Humanities 6,930 6,800 115 0
Social and behavioural sciences and law 11,420 11,350 60 0
Business, management and public administration 45,675 45,545 135 0
Physical and life sciences and technologies 5,025 4,980 50 0
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 8,595 8,590 0 0
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 53,555 53,290 220 20
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 3,525 3,525 0 0
Health and related fieldsFootnote 78 30,725 30,635 90 0
Personal, protective and transportation services 20,810 20,730 70 0
Other fields of studyFootnote 79 0 0 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree by location of studyFootnote 80 210,195 209,250 845 65
Inside Canada 204,690 203,900 725 60
Newfoundland and Labrador 179,430 179,085 295 35
Prince Edward Island 840 835 0 0
Nova Scotia 7,465 7,425 35 0
New Brunswick 1,960 1,900 50 0
Quebec 1,170 945 215 10
Ontario 9,470 9,365 100 0
Manitoba 520 520 0 0
Saskatchewan 380 380 0 0
Alberta 2,215 2,210 0 0
British Columbia 1,095 1,090 0 0
Yukon 0 0 0 0
Northwest Territories 90 90 0 0
Nunavut 45 45 0 0
Outside Canada 5,500 5,355 120 0
Total population in private households by visible minority 507,270 504,940 1,655 155
Total visible minority populationFootnote 81 6,930 6,590 80 60
South AsianFootnote 82 1,855 1,825 0 0
Chinese 1,645 1,595 0 0
Black 1,455 1,325 40 50
Filipino 350 350 0 0
Latin American 185 170 0 0
Arab 370 305 0 0
Southeast AsianFootnote 83 320 310 0 0
West AsianFootnote 84 155 130 0 0
Korean 75 80 0 0
Japanese 60 65 0 0
Visible minority, n.i.e.Footnote 85 210 190 0 0
Multiple visible minoritiesFootnote 86 250 250 0 0
Not a visible minorityFootnote 87 500,340 498,345 1,580 100
Total population in private households by selected ethnic origins (single and multiple responses)Footnote 88 507,270 504,940 1,655 155
Total population - Single responsesFootnote 89 345,665 344,255 825 115
Total population - Multiple responsesFootnote 90 161,605 160,685 830 40
Canadian - Total responses 248,370 247,750 555 15
Canadian - Single responses 173,865 173,620 215 0
Canadian - Multiple responses 74,505 74,140 340 20
English- Total responses 219,930 219,670 200 0
English - Single responses 103,945 103,915 0 0
English - Multiple responses 115,980 115,755 195 0
French - Total responses 28,840 27,640 1,150 45
French - Single responses 2,640 2,200 435 0
French - Multiple responses 26,200 25,440 715 40
Scottish - Total responses 32,810 32,765 40 0
Scottish - Single responses 4,380 4,380 0 0
Scottish - Multiple responses 28,430 28,380 40 0
Irish - Total responses 110,370 110,205 150 0
Irish - Single responses 34,755 34,750 0 0
Irish - Multiple responses 75,615 75,450 155 0
German - Total responses 8,190 8,145 20 20
German - Single responses 905 890 0 0
German - Multiple responses 7,285 7,255 20 0
Italian - Total responses 1,830 1,785 40 0
Italian - Single responses 170 170 0 0
Italian - Multiple responses 1,655 1,610 45 0
Chinese - Total responses 1,970 1,920 0 0
Chinese - Single responses 1,290 1,245 0 0
Chinese - Multiple responses 680 680 0 0
First Nations (North American Indian) - Total responses 29,295 28,740 310 50
First Nations (North American Indian) - Single responses 7,920 7,660 40 35
First Nations (North American Indian) - Multiple responses 21,375 21,080 265 15
Ukrainian - Total responses 880 880 0 0
Ukrainian - Single responses 105 105 0 0
Ukrainian - Multiple responses 775 775 0 0
East Indian - Total responses 1,400 1,370 0 0
East Indian - Single responses 825 795 0 0
East Indian - Multiple responses 570 575 0 0
Dutch - Total responses 1,860 1,860 0 0
Dutch - Single responses 195 200 0 0
Dutch - Multiple responses 1,660 1,660 0 0
Polish- Total responses 1,160 1,160 0 0
Polish - Single responses 140 145 0 0
Polish - Multiple responses 1,015 1,015 0 0
Filipino - Total responses 370 370 0 0
Filipino - Single responses 205 205 0 0
Filipino - Multiple responses 165 165 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Total responsesFootnote 91 4,030 4,035 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Single responsesFootnote 92 1,310 1,310 0 0
British Isles origins, n.i.e. - Multiple responsesFootnote 93 2,720 2,725 0 0
Russian- Total responses 855 840 0 0
Russian - Single responses 95 85 0 0
Russian - Multiple responses 755 750 0 0
Welsh - Total responses 4,070 4,060 0 0
Welsh - Single responses 535 535 0 0
Welsh - Multiple responses 3,535 3,525 0 0
Norwegian - Total responses 1,230 1,230 0 0
Norwegian - Single responses 65 65 0 0
Norwegian - Multiple responses 1,165 1,165 0 0
Métis - Total responses 7,050 6,985 50 0
Métis - Single responses 2,470 2,475 0 0
Métis - Multiple responses 4,575 4,515 50 0
Portuguese - Total responses 775 770 0 0
Portuguese - Single responses 140 130 0 0
Portuguese - Multiple responses 635 640 0 0
American - Total responses 2,010 1,985 25 0
American - Single responses 180 175 0 0
American - Multiple responses 1,830 1,805 25 0
Spanish - Total responses 800 775 20 0
Spanish - Single responses 90 90 0 0
Spanish - Multiple responses 710 690 20 0
Swedish - Total responses 955 950 0 0
Swedish - Single responses 310 310 0 0
Swedish - Multiple responses 645 645 0 0
Hungarian - Total responses 285 285 0 0
Hungarian - Single responses 45 45 0 0
Hungarian - Multiple responses 235 240 0 0
Total income in 2010 of population aged 15 years and overFootnote 94 431,045 429,095 1,535 130
Without income 20,500 20,395 55 0
With income 410,545 408,700 1,485 130
Under $5,000Footnote 95 32,440 32,260 110 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$5,000 to $9,999 34,480 34,335 90 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$10,000 to $14,999 44,400 44,205 120 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$15,000 to $19,999 54,025 53,765 185 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$20,000 to $29,999 69,050 68,830 200 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$30,000 to $39,999 52,045 51,890 120 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$40,000 to $49,999 35,090 34,955 130 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$50,000 to $59,999 24,045 23,895 135 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$60,000 to $79,999 30,900 30,755 145 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$80,000 to $99,999 17,075 16,980 90 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$100,000 and over 16,990 16,830 155 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$100,000 to $124,999 8,565 8,495 75 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$125,000 and over 8,420 8,335 85 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
Median income $Footnote 96 25,279 25,279 32,437 8,806
Average income $Footnote 97 35,089 35,058 47,989 21,110
After-tax income in 2010 of population 15 years and overFootnote 98 431,045 429,095 1,540 130
Without after-tax income 20,650 20,545 50 0
With after-tax income 410,395 408,550 1,490 125
Under $5,000Footnote 99 33,025 32,835 120 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$5,000 to $9,999 35,170 35,025 95 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$10,000 to $14,999 46,140 45,935 125 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$15,000 to $19,999 59,945 59,675 195 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$20,000 to $29,999 79,430 79,195 205 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$30,000 to $39,999 57,090 56,890 170 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$40,000 to $49,999 35,615 35,430 175 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$50,000 to $59,999 22,840 22,705 120 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$60,000 to $79,999 26,080 25,920 150 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$80,000 to $99,999 8,215 8,145 65 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
$100,000 and over 6,845 6,790 55 suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act x
Median after-tax income $Footnote 100 23,368 23,367 29,504 8,806
Average after-tax income $Footnote 101 29,746 29,726 38,376 19,138
Total population aged 15 years and over by employment income statistics in 2010Footnote 102 431,050 429,095 1,540 130
With employment income 283,840 282,675 990 110
Median employment income $Footnote 103 25,073 25,060 42,184 2,257
Average employment income $Footnote 104 36,127 36,077 54,073 12,886
With wages and salaries 271,150 270,025 945 110
Median wages and salaries $Footnote 105 25,629 25,594 42,573 2,257
Average wages and salaries $Footnote 106 36,276 36,233 52,316 12,849
Total labour force aged 15 years and over by work activity in 2010 255,890 254,780 935 95
Worked full year, full timeFootnote 107 127,005 126,395 570 15
All othersFootnote 108 128,890 128,385 365 75

Symbol(s)

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not available for a specific reference period

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Symbol ...

not applicable

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Symbol x

suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act

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Symbol F

too unreliable to be published

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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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Footnote 3

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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Footnote 21

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

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Footnote 22

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 23

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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Footnote 32

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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Footnote 40

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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Footnote 49

'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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Footnote 50

'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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Footnote 56

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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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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Footnote 81

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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Footnote 83

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

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Footnote 84

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

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Footnote 85

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 86

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 87

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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Footnote 88

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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Footnote 89

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

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Footnote 90

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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Footnote 92

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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Footnote 93

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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