Dictionary, Census of Population, 2021

Release date: November 17, 2021Updated on: June 21, 2023
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Introduction

The Census Dictionary is a reference document which contains detailed definitions of Census of Population concepts, variables and geographic terms, as well as historical information.

By referring to the Census Dictionary, both beginner and intermediate data users will gain a better understanding of the data and how to compare variables between census years.

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Reference guides

Definitions and explanations of census concepts as well as a data quality and historical comparability.

Symbols, abbreviations and acronyms

Table symbols and a list of abbreviations and acronyms found withing various census products.

Geography: Attribute domain values

A list of the different coded values that can be found in various dissemination products, along with their corresponding descriptions.

Questionnaires

2021 Census of Population questionnaires.

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Note of appreciation

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Standards of service to the public

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Copyright

Published by authority of the Minister responsible for Statistics Canada.

© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Industry, 2022

All rights reserved. Use of this publication is governed by the Statistics Canada Open Licence Agreement.

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