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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Demographic, Sociocultural, Income and Labour Characteristics (334) and Low-income Geographic Concentration in 2010 (6) for the Population in Private Households of Canada, Census Metropolitan Areas and Tracted Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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This table details selected demographic, sociocultural, income and labour characteristics and low-income geographic concentration in 2010 for the population in private households in MontréalFootnote 1
Global non-response rate (GNR)Footnote 2 = 19.7 %
Selected demographic, sociocultural, income and labour characteristics (334) Low-income geographic concentration in 2010 (6)
Total - Low-income geographic concentration in 2010Footnote 3 Applicable census tractsFootnote 4 Prevalence of low income less than 30% in census tract Prevalence of low income 30% or more in census tract Prevalence of low income 40% or more in census tract Outside applicable census tractsFootnote 5
Number of census tractsFootnote 6 921 903 732 171 53 18
Total - Sex and age groupsFootnote 7 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,985 597,320 190,495 8,165
Less than 15 years 632,420 631,190 536,230 94,960 32,470 1,225
15 to 24 years 491,685 490,525 405,770 84,760 31,640 1,155
25 to 54 years 1,661,995 1,658,205 1,374,365 283,840 89,180 3,790
25 to 34 years 532,190 530,885 414,225 116,655 37,790 1,305
35 to 44 years 537,450 536,315 447,115 89,200 28,275 1,135
45 to 54 years 592,355 591,005 513,020 77,980 23,115 1,355
55 to 64 years 461,430 460,300 399,290 61,010 17,255 1,125
65 years and over 504,950 504,080 431,330 72,755 19,945 870
65 to 74 years 292,715 292,190 252,465 39,725 10,955 520
75 years and over 212,230 211,885 178,860 33,025 8,995 345
Male 1,835,450 1,831,340 1,534,220 297,115 95,970 4,110
Less than 15 years 323,100 322,445 273,245 49,205 17,165 655
15 to 24 years 248,930 248,300 205,945 42,355 16,020 635
25 to 54 years 820,435 818,670 672,765 145,910 45,845 1,760
25 to 34 years 261,335 260,750 202,895 57,855 18,735 580
35 to 44 years 266,300 265,870 218,485 47,385 14,970 430
45 to 54 years 292,805 292,055 251,385 40,670 12,140 750
55 to 64 years 221,480 220,915 191,245 29,665 8,670 570
65 years and over 221,505 221,010 191,025 29,980 8,275 500
65 to 74 years 135,115 134,785 117,305 17,480 4,910 330
75 years and over 86,390 86,225 73,725 12,500 3,365 165
Female 1,917,025 1,912,970 1,612,760 300,210 94,525 4,055
Less than 15 years 309,320 308,745 262,985 45,760 15,305 575
15 to 24 years 242,750 242,230 199,825 42,405 15,620 525
25 to 54 years 841,560 839,530 701,600 137,930 43,340 2,025
25 to 34 years 270,855 270,135 211,335 58,800 19,055 720
35 to 44 years 271,145 270,445 228,625 41,815 13,310 700
45 to 54 years 299,555 298,950 261,640 37,315 10,975 605
55 to 64 years 239,950 239,395 208,045 31,345 8,585 560
65 years and over 283,450 283,075 240,300 42,770 11,675 370
65 to 74 years 157,600 157,410 135,170 22,245 6,045 190
75 years and over 125,845 125,665 105,135 20,525 5,630 180
Population in private households by marital statusFootnote 8 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,325 190,500 8,170
Married or living with a common-law partner 1,717,910 1,714,055 1,491,350 222,705 67,715 3,850
Married (and not separated) 1,164,550 1,162,565 1,003,220 159,345 53,315 1,985
Living common law 553,360 551,490 488,135 63,360 14,400 1,865
Not married and not living with a common-law partner 2,034,565 2,030,250 1,655,635 374,620 122,780 4,320
Single (never legally married) 1,610,440 1,606,870 1,311,250 295,620 99,795 3,570
Separated 53,955 53,870 41,720 12,150 4,020 85
Divorced 224,285 223,845 180,675 43,180 12,845 435
Widowed 145,890 145,660 121,990 23,670 6,125 230
Persons in economic families by family structure and presence and age of childrenFootnote 9 3,086,620 3,079,845 2,652,740 427,110 134,290 6,775
Couple family 2,565,710 2,560,235 2,237,105 323,130 101,205 5,480
Couple only 734,310 732,185 635,965 96,215 25,855 2,125
Couple with children 1,803,410 1,800,110 1,576,795 223,315 74,475 3,305
With children under 18 years 1,395,970 1,393,620 1,210,820 182,805 62,885 2,345
Without children under 6 years 714,740 713,505 640,185 73,315 24,750 1,235
With children under 6 years 681,230 680,120 570,635 109,485 38,135 1,110
Couple with other relatives only 27,990 27,940 24,340 3,600 875 50
Lone-parent family 452,360 451,205 364,535 86,675 26,815 1,150
Female-parent family 361,025 360,180 285,680 74,500 23,225 845
Female-parent family with no other relatives 344,285 343,440 273,125 70,315 21,920 840
With children under 18 years 215,240 214,600 169,295 45,305 14,915 640
Without children under 6 years 153,405 152,885 124,590 28,300 9,270 515
With children under 6 years 61,835 61,715 44,705 17,010 5,645 120
Male-parent family 91,335 91,025 78,855 12,170 3,590 305
Male-parent family with no other relatives 86,530 86,220 75,145 11,080 3,125 310
With children under 18 years 50,090 49,935 44,155 5,785 1,590 150
Without children under 6 years 41,795 41,705 36,855 4,850 1,365 90
With children under 6 years 8,290 8,235 7,300 930 230 60
Other economic familyFootnote 10 68,550 68,405 51,100 17,305 6,275 145
Persons not in economic families aged 15 years and overFootnote 11 665,855 664,460 494,245 170,215 56,205 1,395
Less than 65 years 498,060 497,005 359,335 137,670 46,790 1,055
65 years and over 167,790 167,455 134,910 32,545 9,415 335
Total - Income status based on after-tax low-income measureFootnote 12 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,985 597,320 190,495 8,170
Population for the income status based on after-tax low-income measure 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,325 190,495 8,170
Low-income population 672,525 670,880 445,555 225,320 88,915 1,645
Prevalence of low income % 17.9 17.9 14.2 37.7 46.7 20.1
Low-income concentration ratio %Footnote 13 not applicable ... not applicable ... not applicable ... 33.6 13.3 not applicable ...
Other population 3,079,950 3,073,425 2,701,425 372,000 101,580 6,525
Concept not applicableFootnote 14 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total population in private households by citizenshipFootnote 15 3,752,470 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,325 190,495 8,170
Canadian citizens 3,464,175 3,456,195 2,974,175 482,015 140,055 7,985
Canadian citizens aged under 18 725,835 724,350 630,485 93,865 30,760 1,490
Canadian citizens aged 18 and over 2,738,340 2,731,845 2,343,690 388,150 109,295 6,495
Not Canadian citizensFootnote 16 288,300 288,110 172,805 115,305 50,445 190
Total population in private households by immigrant status and period of immigrationFootnote 17 3,752,475 3,744,310 3,146,980 597,325 190,500 8,170
Non-immigrantsFootnote 18 2,847,210 2,839,535 2,503,175 336,360 85,985 7,675
ImmigrantsFootnote 19 846,645 846,190 613,450 232,740 89,860 455
Before 1971 133,400 133,355 109,385 23,970 7,265 45
1971 to 1980 100,720 100,660 81,585 19,070 6,650 60
1981 to 1990 117,075 117,010 88,640 28,370 9,860 65
1991 to 2000 172,410 172,330 124,770 47,565 19,885 85
2001 to 2011Footnote 20 323,035 322,835 209,070 113,765 46,200 200
2001 to 2005 133,305 133,240 94,725 38,525 15,125 65
2006 to 2011Footnote 21 189,730 189,595 114,350 75,245 31,075 140
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 22 58,615 58,580 30,360 28,225 14,660 40
Total immigrant population in private households by age at immigrationFootnote 23 846,645 846,190 613,450 232,740 89,860 455
Under 5 years 79,325 79,275 60,220 19,055 7,080 50
5 to 14 years 133,945 133,870 101,585 32,290 12,140 75
15 to 24 years 186,135 186,045 136,075 49,970 19,500 85
25 to 44 years 387,290 387,100 274,395 112,700 43,280 200
45 years and over 59,950 59,900 41,170 18,730 7,860 45
Total population in private households by immigrant status and selected places of birthFootnote 24 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,320 190,495 8,170
Non-immigrantsFootnote 25 2,847,210 2,839,535 2,503,175 336,360 85,980 7,675
Born in province of residence 2,728,125 2,720,695 2,406,630 314,075 77,535 7,425
Born outside province of residence 119,085 118,835 96,545 22,285 8,445 250
ImmigrantsFootnote 26 846,645 846,190 613,450 232,740 89,855 455
Americas 189,650 189,555 134,885 54,670 18,475 95
United States 18,475 18,465 14,560 3,910 1,575 0
Jamaica 5,070 5,065 3,665 1,400 520 0
Guyana 2,560 2,560 1,885 675 360 0
Haiti 65,145 65,120 44,675 20,440 6,515 0
Mexico 12,820 12,815 8,195 4,620 1,780 0
Trinidad and Tobago 4,310 4,295 3,195 1,105 580 0
Colombia 12,840 12,835 9,100 3,735 1,240 0
El Salvador 8,830 8,830 5,845 2,990 930 0
Peru 10,555 10,555 8,040 2,515 705 0
Chile 7,105 7,100 5,440 1,665 435 0
Other places of birth in Americas 41,950 41,915 30,300 11,620 3,830 35
Europe 250,855 250,675 200,380 50,295 16,015 180
United KingdomFootnote 27 11,740 11,725 10,535 1,195 590 0
Italy 55,385 55,380 44,170 11,210 1,195 0
Germany 7,120 7,110 6,135 975 520 0
Poland 10,680 10,655 8,725 1,930 680 0
Portugal 16,205 16,200 13,680 2,520 400 0
Netherlands 1,640 1,640 1,455 185 60 0
France 46,540 46,510 37,410 9,095 2,590 30
Romania 23,650 23,640 19,585 4,055 1,645 0
Russian Federation 10,065 10,065 7,170 2,885 1,160 0
Greece 20,275 20,265 14,790 5,480 3,520 0
Ukraine 6,395 6,380 4,485 1,900 565 0
Croatia 1,325 1,320 1,120 195 110 0
Hungary 4,045 4,040 3,205 835 295 0
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1,425 1,425 1,165 260 85 0
Serbia 1,045 1,045 770 270 140 0
Ireland, Republic of 815 815 725 90 30 0
Other places of birth in Europe 32,525 32,465 25,255 7,215 2,435 60
Africa 157,860 157,790 106,390 51,400 17,980 75
Morocco 43,790 43,785 29,040 14,745 5,180 0
Algeria 43,545 43,510 29,900 13,610 3,625 35
Egypt 16,490 16,490 13,755 2,735 1,105 0
South Africa, Republic of 605 600 445 160 65 0
Nigeria 1,055 1,055 820 240 55 0
Ethiopia 760 760 475 285 120 0
Kenya 655 655 550 105 40 0
Other places of birth in Africa 50,965 50,930 31,410 19,520 7,790 30
Asia 247,270 247,165 170,905 76,255 37,360 110
India 16,535 16,535 11,645 4,890 3,105 0
ChinaFootnote 28 37,975 37,910 27,340 10,575 5,105 65
Philippines 21,785 21,780 11,965 9,815 5,455 0
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 4,700 4,700 3,890 810 335 0
Viet NamFootnote 29 25,370 25,350 17,765 7,585 2,345 0
Pakistan 8,810 8,805 4,910 3,895 2,455 0
Sri Lanka 12,155 12,150 7,225 4,925 2,755 0
IranFootnote 30 10,890 10,890 7,605 3,290 1,930 0
Korea, SouthFootnote 31 3,825 3,825 2,915 915 385 0
Lebanon 35,440 35,435 26,780 8,655 3,595 0
Taiwan 2,605 2,605 2,015 595 255 0
Iraq 3,155 3,155 2,255 900 510 0
Bangladesh 7,885 7,885 2,790 5,095 3,320 0
Afghanistan 4,915 4,920 3,900 1,020 435 0
Japan 1,470 1,460 1,100 360 130 0
Turkey 6,795 6,790 4,635 2,160 800 0
Other places of birth in Asia 42,965 42,965 32,185 10,780 4,450 0
Oceania and otherFootnote 32 1,005 1,010 880 125 25 0
Fiji 60 60 60 0 0 0
Other places of birthFootnote 33 945 945 825 120 20 0
Non-permanent residentsFootnote 34 58,620 58,585 30,355 28,225 14,660 40
Total population in private households by generation statusFootnote 35 3,752,470 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,320 190,495 8,170
First generationFootnote 36 913,715 913,225 650,565 262,655 105,180 490
Second generationFootnote 37 566,910 566,405 456,650 109,755 38,350 505
Third generation or moreFootnote 38 2,271,850 2,264,675 2,039,765 224,905 46,970 7,170
Total population in private households by visible minorityFootnote 39 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,325 190,495 8,170
Total visible minority populationFootnote 40 762,325 761,975 514,385 247,595 103,170 355
South AsianFootnote 41 79,540 79,540 48,705 30,830 18,870 0
Chinese 74,375 74,305 54,935 19,370 9,295 75
Black 216,315 216,175 144,900 71,270 25,750 135
Filipino 30,215 30,200 16,945 13,260 7,235 0
Latin American 98,005 97,970 66,640 31,330 10,335 35
Arab 150,510 150,465 100,880 49,590 19,035 45
Southeast AsianFootnote 42 59,430 59,400 41,815 17,585 6,190 0
West AsianFootnote 43 21,835 21,835 15,505 6,330 3,330 0
Korean 5,910 5,915 4,315 1,600 755 0
Japanese 3,135 3,125 2,510 610 200 0
Visible minority, n.i.e.Footnote 44 7,555 7,550 5,530 2,015 705 0
Multiple visible minoritiesFootnote 45 15,510 15,505 11,705 3,805 1,460 0
Not a visible minorityFootnote 46 2,990,145 2,982,335 2,632,600 349,730 87,320 7,815
Total population in private households by Aboriginal identity 3,752,475 3,744,310 3,146,980 597,320 190,495 8,170
Aboriginal identityFootnote 47 26,280 26,235 22,515 3,720 885 50
First Nations (North American Indian) single identityFootnote 48 14,750 14,720 12,680 2,035 515 35
Métis single identity 8,840 8,835 7,560 1,270 255 0
Inuk (Inuit) single identity 900 900 755 150 60 0
Multiple Aboriginal identitiesFootnote 49 390 395 330 60 0 0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhereFootnote 50 1,400 1,395 1,195 200 50 0
Non-Aboriginal identity 3,726,190 3,718,070 3,124,470 593,605 189,610 8,120
Total population in private households by Registered or Treaty Indian statusFootnote 51 3,752,470 3,744,305 3,146,985 597,325 190,495 8,170
Registered or Treaty IndianFootnote 52 6,690 6,675 5,655 1,025 270 0
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian 3,745,785 3,737,625 3,141,330 596,295 190,225 8,160
Total population in private households by Aboriginal ancestryFootnote 53 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,985 597,320 190,495 8,170
Aboriginal ancestryFootnote 54 96,700 96,390 82,080 14,305 3,145 310
First Nations (North American Indian) ancestryFootnote 55 86,620 86,345 73,300 13,045 2,865 275
Métis ancestry 9,535 9,505 8,350 1,155 245 25
Inuit ancestry 1,540 1,530 1,270 260 105 0
Non-Aboriginal ancestry onlyFootnote 56 3,655,775 3,647,920 3,064,900 583,015 187,350 7,860
Total - Mother tongueFootnote 57 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,325 190,495 8,170
English 434,630 433,870 364,340 69,535 26,760 755
French 2,371,085 2,364,115 2,100,300 263,815 59,280 6,970
Non-official language 862,615 862,215 618,485 243,730 97,055 400
Aboriginal 445 445 315 125 40 0
Non-Aboriginal 862,170 861,770 618,170 243,600 97,015 400
English and French 14,035 14,020 11,650 2,370 795 0
English and non-official language 23,980 23,960 18,965 5,000 2,360 0
French and non-official language 43,435 43,420 31,260 12,160 3,915 0
English, French and non-official language 2,700 2,700 1,985 715 330 0
Total - First official language spokenFootnote 58 3,752,475 3,744,305 3,146,980 597,320 190,500 8,165
English 740,420 739,495 594,620 144,880 65,000 925
French 2,744,420 2,737,300 2,364,045 373,255 93,760 7,115
English and French 209,795 209,685 149,965 59,725 23,660 110
Neither English nor French 57,840 57,820 38,360 19,460 8,080 20
Total - Mobility status 1 year agoFootnote 59 3,708,310 3,700,245 3,111,340 588,910 187,700 8,055
Non-movers 3,238,990 3,232,125 2,754,045 478,085 149,175 6,860
Movers 469,320 468,120 357,300 110,820 38,525 1,200
Non-migrants 272,190 271,405 196,680 74,725 24,640 780
Migrants 197,130 196,710 160,615 36,100 13,890 415
Internal migrants 150,785 150,450 133,915 16,535 4,870 335
Intraprovincial migrants 139,935 139,630 126,470 13,160 3,335 305
Interprovincial migrants 10,855 10,825 7,445 3,380 1,545 30
External migrants 46,345 46,260 26,700 19,560 9,020 80
Total - Mobility status 5 years agoFootnote 60 3,529,300 3,521,570 2,963,015 558,550 177,435 7,735
Non-movers 2,107,035 2,102,230 1,839,115 263,115 78,100 4,805
Movers 1,422,265 1,419,340 1,123,905 295,435 99,330 2,930
Non-migrants 756,765 755,185 586,660 168,530 50,830 1,580
Migrants 665,500 664,155 537,245 126,905 48,505 1,350
Internal migrants 475,900 474,730 426,170 48,560 13,850 1,170
Intraprovincial migrants 442,530 441,420 403,560 37,860 8,845 1,110
Interprovincial migrants 33,375 33,315 22,615 10,705 5,005 55
External migrants 189,595 189,420 111,075 78,350 34,655 175
Total population aged 15 years and over by highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 61 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,030 6,940
No certificate, diploma or degree 607,545 605,570 488,565 117,010 33,325 1,975
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 62 685,795 684,340 578,355 105,985 34,955 1,455
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 63 1,826,715 1,823,200 1,543,835 279,365 89,750 3,515
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 64 406,625 405,315 352,650 52,665 13,015 1,305
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 512,800 511,875 441,985 69,895 20,335 930
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 65 172,940 172,645 145,015 27,635 9,520 295
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 734,350 733,365 604,195 129,170 46,880 985
Bachelor's degree 455,465 454,885 378,155 76,725 26,810 585
University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor levelFootnote 66 278,885 278,485 226,040 52,445 20,065 405
Total population aged 25 to 64 years by highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 67 2,123,420 2,118,505 1,773,655 344,850 106,440 4,920
No certificate, diploma or degree 263,045 261,915 203,485 58,430 17,270 1,135
High school diploma or equivalentFootnote 68 407,055 406,155 342,870 63,285 19,545 905
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 69 1,453,320 1,450,445 1,227,300 223,135 69,620 2,880
Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diplomaFootnote 70 315,850 314,815 273,525 41,290 10,105 1,030
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma 376,755 376,005 325,995 50,010 13,735 750
University certificate or diploma below bachelor levelFootnote 71 131,950 131,705 110,290 21,415 7,100 240
University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above 628,765 627,910 517,500 110,415 38,675 855
Bachelor's degree 389,385 388,865 324,925 63,950 20,970 515
University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor levelFootnote 72 239,380 239,040 192,570 46,470 17,705 340
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011Footnote 73 3,120,060 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,030 6,945
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 74 1,293,340 1,289,915 1,066,915 222,995 68,280 3,425
Education 115,690 115,500 101,730 13,765 3,750 195
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 97,125 96,930 76,320 20,610 6,105 195
Humanities 118,565 118,375 95,805 22,570 7,630 190
Social and behavioural sciences and law 201,735 201,445 164,855 36,595 12,470 295
Business, management and public administration 436,630 435,975 376,990 58,980 18,770 660
Physical and life sciences and technologies 75,860 75,790 61,865 13,930 5,530 70
Mathematics, computer and information sciences 88,965 88,790 72,385 16,405 5,510 175
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 357,255 356,485 307,565 48,915 15,660 775
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 19,935 19,895 16,985 2,915 1,015 35
Health and related fieldsFootnote 75 209,635 209,080 177,855 31,225 9,885 555
Personal, protective and transportation services 105,055 104,685 91,280 13,405 3,410 365
Other fields of studyFootnote 76 255 255 200 55 0 0
Total population aged 15 years and over by location of study compared with province or territory of residenceFootnote 77 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,025 6,940
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,293,345 1,289,915 1,066,920 222,995 68,280 3,425
With postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 1,826,715 1,823,200 1,543,835 279,365 89,745 3,510
Location of study inside Canada 1,537,820 1,534,520 1,341,230 193,290 54,505 3,300
Same as province or territory of residence 1,485,300 1,482,060 1,297,790 184,270 51,215 3,235
Another province or territory 52,515 52,460 43,440 9,020 3,290 60
Location of study outside Canada 288,895 288,685 202,605 86,080 35,245 215
Total population aged 15 years and over by labour force statusFootnote 78 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,030 6,940
In the labour force 2,056,140 2,051,385 1,748,730 302,660 90,685 4,750
Employed 1,897,615 1,893,250 1,630,015 263,240 76,760 4,365
Unemployed 158,525 158,135 118,715 39,420 13,925 390
Not in the labour force 1,063,920 1,061,730 862,030 199,705 67,345 2,190
Participation rate 65.9 65.9 67.0 60.2 57.4 68.4
Employment rate 60.8 60.8 62.4 52.4 48.6 62.9
Unemployment rate 7.7 7.7 6.8 13.0 15.4 8.2
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by class of workerFootnote 79 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,025 6,940
Class of worker - not applicableFootnote 80 963,885 962,040 771,960 190,080 64,285 1,850
All classes of workerFootnote 81 2,156,170 2,151,080 1,838,800 312,280 93,740 5,095
Employee 1,928,850 1,924,390 1,639,930 284,460 85,515 4,465
Self-employedFootnote 82 227,320 226,690 198,870 27,820 8,225 630
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by work activity in 2010Footnote 83 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,030 6,940
Did not work in 2010Footnote 84 1,036,840 1,034,845 828,495 206,350 70,360 1,995
Worked in 2010 2,083,215 2,078,270 1,782,260 296,010 87,665 4,945
1 to 13 weeks 146,840 146,530 120,915 25,615 8,870 310
14 to 26 weeks 176,945 176,555 144,155 32,400 10,820 390
27 to 39 weeks 137,920 137,585 112,420 25,165 8,185 335
40 to 48 weeks 386,420 385,270 329,025 56,245 16,760 1,155
49 to 52 weeks 1,235,090 1,232,335 1,075,740 156,595 43,030 2,755
Average weeks worked in 2010 43.4 43.4 43.7 41.5 40.2 43.4
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by full-time or part-time weeks worked in 2010Footnote 85 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,030 6,940
Did not work in 2010Footnote 86 1,036,840 1,034,840 828,495 206,345 70,360 2,000
Worked in 2010 2,083,220 2,078,270 1,782,260 296,010 87,665 4,945
Worked full-time in 2010 1,642,140 1,638,235 1,410,100 228,135 65,400 3,905
Worked part-time in 2010 441,075 440,035 372,160 67,875 22,265 1,040
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011Footnote 87 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,025 6,940
Occupation - not applicableFootnote 88 963,885 962,040 771,960 190,080 64,285 1,850
All occupationsFootnote 89 2,156,170 2,151,080 1,838,795 312,280 93,740 5,095
0 Management occupations 225,230 224,790 201,695 23,095 6,915 435
1 Business, finance and administration occupations 391,455 390,710 340,650 50,055 14,070 750
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 168,695 168,485 144,240 24,250 7,440 210
3 Health occupations 135,225 134,870 115,335 19,530 5,520 355
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services 253,715 253,280 214,090 39,190 13,315 430
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 90,645 90,475 74,595 15,880 4,455 165
6 Sales and service occupations 538,770 537,170 445,205 91,970 28,380 1,600
7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 245,060 244,190 215,485 28,710 7,250 865
8 Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations 14,325 14,300 12,115 2,185 610 25
9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 93,050 92,805 75,385 17,420 5,790 245
Total - Population aged 15 years and over by industry - North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2007Footnote 90 3,120,055 3,113,115 2,610,755 502,360 158,025 6,940
Industry - not applicableFootnote 91 963,885 962,040 771,955 190,080 64,290 1,845
All industriesFootnote 92 2,156,170 2,151,075 1,838,800 312,280 93,740 5,095
11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 10,210 10,160 8,880 1,280 505 50
21 Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 2,635 2,630 2,405 225 110 0
22 Utilities 17,425 17,395 16,190 1,205 230 30
23 Construction 106,960 106,515 96,215 10,305 2,205 440
31-33 Manufacturing 226,775 226,190 195,540 30,650 9,305 585
41 Wholesale trade 111,900 111,655 98,530 13,120 3,850 245
44-45 Retail trade 267,310 266,435 229,135 37,300 10,995 875
48-49 Transportation and warehousing 103,500 103,130 90,815 12,315 3,390 370
51 Information and cultural industries 73,925 73,745 61,105 12,645 3,230 175
52 Finance and insurance 99,250 99,125 86,215 12,910 3,960 120
53 Real estate and rental and leasing 39,750 39,625 34,020 5,610 1,880 125
54 Professional, scientific and technical services 190,780 190,505 162,270 28,230 8,930 275
55 Management of companies and enterprises 2,410 2,400 2,075 325 150 0
56 Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 95,590 95,405 75,540 19,865 6,010 185
61 Educational services 167,775 167,470 141,465 26,005 9,130 305
62 Health care and social assistance 247,380 246,910 210,195 36,720 10,560 470
71 Arts, entertainment and recreation 50,740 50,670 42,425 8,250 2,455 70
72 Accommodation and food services 135,970 135,640 108,055 27,585 9,620 335
81 Other services (except public administration) 94,555 94,355 78,665 15,690 4,520 195
91 Public administration 111,325 111,100 99,060 12,040 2,700 220

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Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

Excludes National Household Survey data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.

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Footnote 2

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 3

Low-income concentration - For this analysis, the population in census tracts is classified based on their place of residence between 'applicable census tracts' and 'outside applicable census tracts.' A census tract is not applicable if all its population is excluded from the low-income concept.

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Census tract - Area that is small and relatively stable. Census tracts usually have a population between 2,500 and 8,000 persons. They are located in census metropolitan areas and in census agglomerations that have a core population of 50,000 or more.

This includes census tracts where the low-income concepts were applicable for the whole population and the applicable parts of census tracts where the concepts are partly applicable. The population in scope for low- income measurement excludes residents of certain census subdivisions (CSDs). Where the census tract overlaps two CSDs with different types, the low-income concept may only be applicable to part of the full census tract population. In this analysis, the population living in the applicable part of the CT is included with the applicable census tracts. The census tract itself is counted only once under 'applicable census tracts' even if part of the population is counted under 'outside applicable census tracts.'

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Footnote 5

Includes areas outside census tracts and census tracts where low-income concepts were not considered applicable for the whole census tract based on the census subdivision type(s). It also includes the population in the non-applicable part of a census tract when the census tract is partly applicable.

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Census tract - Area that is small and relatively stable. Census tracts usually have a population between 2,500 and 8,000 persons. They are located in census metropolitan areas and in census agglomerations that have a core population of 50,000 or more.

The population in scope for low income measurement excludes residents of certain census subdivisions (CSDs). Where the census tract overlaps two CSDs with different types, the low-income concept may only be applicable to part of the full census tract population. Partly applicable census tracts are counted only once as 'applicable census tracts' even though the population outside the applicable part would be counted under 'outside applicable census tracts.'

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Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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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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Economic family structure - Refers to the classification of economic families as couple families, lone-parent families or other economic families.

Couple families - Those in which a member of either a married or common-law couple is the economic family reference person.

Lone-parent families - Those in which either a male or female lone parent is the economic family reference person.

Other economic families - Those in which the economic family reference person has other relatives but does not have a married spouse or common-law partner or a child in their census family.

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 10

This category includes economic families where the reference person does not have a spouse or partner, nor a child in the family, only other relatives.

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Economic family status - Refers to the classification of the population according to whether or not the persons are members of an economic family.

Economic family persons refer to two or more household members who are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law, adoption or a foster relationship, and thereby constitute an economic family.

Persons not in economic families refer to household members who do not belong to an economic family, including persons living alone.

Age - Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 12

Low income can be measured in several different ways in household surveys. For the standard products of the National Household Survey, the line chosen is a relative measure: the after-tax low-income measure (LIM-AT).

For this measure, the income used is after-tax income of households. There are no regional variations to account for prices or cost of living differences: all applicable households in Canada face the same line adjusted for household size. The is set at half the median of adjusted household after-tax income. To account for economies of scale, the income of households with more than one member is divided by the square root of the size of the household. All household members are considered to share the household income and are attributed the same income status.

Note: Low-income estimates in the 2011 National Household Survey

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS), low-income statistics are presented based on the after-tax low-income measure (LIM-AT). This measure is not related to the low-income cut-offs (LICO) presented in the 2006 Census and prevalence rates are conceptually not comparable. Because of the sensitivity of certain income indicators to differences in methodology and response patterns, direct comparisons to establish trends with low-income estimates from other household surveys, administrative programs or the 2006 Census are discouraged. The prevalence rates observed in the NHS at the national level are generally 1 to 2 percentage points higher than seen for similar concepts in other programs. However, analysis of the NHS data suggests that it is valid to compare low-income data for different sub-populations within the NHS (i.e., for different geographic areas or demographic groups). For more information, refer to the Income Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-014-X2011006.

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Footnote 13

Low-income concentration ratio - Low-income population expressed as share of the total low-income population in 'applicable census tracts.'

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Footnote 14

The low-income concepts are not applied in the territories and in certain areas based on census subdivision type (such as Indian reserves). The existence of substantial in-kind transfers (such as band housing) and sizeable barter economies or consumption from own production (such as product from hunting or fishing) could make the interpretation of low-income rates more difficult.

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Footnote 15

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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Footnote 16

Includes persons who are stateless.

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Footnote 17

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

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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 20

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

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Footnote 21

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

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Footnote 22

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 23

Age at immigration refers to the age at which an immigrant first obtained landed immigrant/permanent resident status. 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 permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

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Footnote 24

The places of birth selected are the most frequently reported by immigrants at the Canada level.

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Footnote 25

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

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Footnote 26

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 27

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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Footnote 28

China excludes Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Macao Special Administrative Region.

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Footnote 29

The official name of Viet Nam is Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

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Footnote 30

The official name of Iran is Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Footnote 31

The official name of South Korea is Republic of Korea.

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Footnote 32

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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Footnote 33

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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Footnote 34

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 35

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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Footnote 36

'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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'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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'Third generation or more' includes persons who were born in Canada with both parents born in Canada.

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Footnote 39

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 40

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 41

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

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Footnote 42

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

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Footnote 43

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

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Footnote 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

'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 48

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 49

'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 50

'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 51

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 52

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 53

This is a total population estimate. The sum of the ancestries in this table is greater than the total population estimate because a person may report more than one ancestry (ethnic origin) in the NHS.

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Footnote 54

'Aboriginal ancestry' includes persons who reported one or more than one of First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuit ancestry in Question 17, either with or without also reporting a non-Aboriginal ancestry. The sum of the categories 'First Nations (North American Indian) ancestry,' 'Métis ancestry' and 'Inuit ancestry' is thus greater than the sum of the total for 'Aboriginal ancestry' because persons who reported more than one Aboriginal ancestry are included in the response category for each Aboriginal ancestry they reported. All respondents with Aboriginal ancestry are counted in at least one of the categories 'First Nations (North American Indian) ancestry,' 'Métis ancestry' and 'Inuit ancestry' and also in the category 'Aboriginal ancestry.'

Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada. Ancestry refers to the ethnic or cultural origins of the respondent's ancestors, an ancestor being usually more distant than a grandparent. A person can have more than one ethnic or cultural origin.

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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

'Non-Aboriginal ancestry only' includes persons who did not report First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuit ancestry in Question 17.

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Footnote 57

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

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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 59

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 60

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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Footnote 61

'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 62

'High school diploma or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 63

'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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Footnote 64

'Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma' includes Registered Apprenticeship certificates (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) and other 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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Footnote 65

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level' was over-reported in the 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.

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Footnote 66

'University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level' includes the categories 'University certificate or diploma above bachelor level,' 'Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry,' 'Master's degree' and 'Earned doctorate.'

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'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 68

'High school diploma or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. It excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 69

'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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Footnote 70

'Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma' includes Registered Apprenticeship certificates (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) and other 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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Footnote 71

Comparisons with other data sources suggest that the category 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level' was over-reported in the 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.

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Footnote 72

'University certificate, diploma or degree above bachelor level' includes the categories 'University certificate or diploma above bachelor level,' 'Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry,' 'Master's degree' and 'Earned doctorate.'

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Footnote 73

'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 74

'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 75

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

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Footnote 76

Includes 'Multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary studies, other.'

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Footnote 77

'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 78

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 79

Refers to whether an employed person is an employee or is self-employed. The self-employed include persons with or without a business, as well as unpaid family workers.

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Footnote 80

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 81

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 82

Includes self-employed with an incorporated business and self-employed with an unincorporated business. Also included among the self-employed are unpaid family workers.

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Footnote 83

Refers to the number of weeks in which a person worked for pay or in self-employment in 2010 at all jobs held, even if only for a few hours, and whether these weeks were mostly full time (30 hours or more per week) or mostly part time (less than 30 hours per week).

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Footnote 84

Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, or persons who worked in 2011 only.

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Footnote 85

Refers to persons who worked for pay or in self-employment in 2010. These persons were asked to report whether the weeks they worked in 2010 were full-time weeks (30 hours or more per week) or not, on the basis of all jobs held. Persons with a part-time job for part of the year and a full-time job for another part of the year were to report the information for the job at which they worked the most weeks.

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Footnote 86

Includes persons who never worked, persons who worked prior to 2010 only, or persons who worked in 2011 only.

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Footnote 87

Refers to the kind of work performed by persons during the week of Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7, 2011, as determined by their kind of work and the description of the main activities in their job. The 2011 National Household Survey occupation data are produced according to the NOC 2011.

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Footnote 88

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 89

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 90

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 91

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 92

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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Source: Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 99-014-X2011037.

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