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Census Dictionary
Preview of Census Products and Services
Major characteristics
The Census Dictionary provides detailed definitions of census concepts, universes, variables, and geographic terms, as well as historical information to facilitate the comparison of variables between census years.
What's new?
- The 'Overview of the Census' becomes a stand-alone product in 2011, separate from the Census Dictionary.
Geography
Not applicable.
Internet access
Available via the Internet:
- Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) format
- PDF format.
Other delivery methods
Contact Statistics Canada's National Contact Centre at 1-800-263-1136 for more information.
Availability
Internet version:
- Phase 1: Definitions, starting February 8, 2012
- Phase 2: Appendices, October 24, 2012.
PDF format: (October 24, 2012).
Price/Price range
Available for free to all users via the Internet.
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