Mobility 5 - Census subdivision type of residence 5 years ago

Part A - Short definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to the census subdivision (CSD) type classification of the CSD (Indian reserve, village, town, township, city or municipality) where the person usually resided on May 10, 2006, five years prior to the reference day, May 10, 2011. This concept applies to the Mobility status (5 years ago) subuniverse only.

Reported in:

2011

Reported for:

Population aged 5 years and over residing in Canada, in private households

Question number(s):

Derived variable: Question 24, CSD type of 2011 Census classification

Responses:

Not applicable

Remarks:

The type indicates the municipal status of a census subdivision. Census subdivisions are classified into various types, according to official designations adopted by provincial or federal authorities. For a listing of CSD types, see Table 5 in the section on geography in the 2011 Census Dictionary, Catalogue no. 98-301-X.

For more details on CSD types, see 'Remarks' in the section on geography in the 2011 Census Dictionary, Catalogue no. 98-301-X.

The CSD type of residence 5 years ago reflects the current 2011 Census boundaries and municipal status.

This variable will allow analysis of migration flows to and from CSDs of various types. For example, data on mobility and migration may be retrieved for Indian reserves, northern villages and hamlets.