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2021 Census – Boundary files. There are two types of boundary files: cartographic and digital. Cartographic boundary files portray the geographic areas using only the major land mass of Canada and its coastal islands. Digital boundary files portray the full extent of the geographic areas, including the coastal water area.
- 2021 Census of Population – Data products - Statistics Canada
Description: This Hierarchical File, 2021 Census Public Use...
- How are census data used? - Statistique Canada
Trends: Census data is used to identify trends and changes...
- Boundary Files, Reference Guide - Statistics Canada
The 2021 Census Boundary Files are no longer available in...
- Correspondence Files, Reference Guide, Census year 2021
The 2021 Correspondence Files can be used to link 2021 data...
- 2021 Census of Population – Data products - Statistics Canada
Description: This Hierarchical File, 2021 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) product provides access to non-aggregated data covering a sample of 1% of the Canadian households. It is a comprehensive social, demographic and economic database about Canada and its people, and contains a wealth of characteristics on the population.
Trends: Census data is used to identify trends and changes in farming practices, and provide factual information on emerging economic and social issues, as well as opportunities and challenges within the agricultural community. Impact of weather: Farm organizations use census data to evaluate the impact of natural disasters on agriculture (such ...
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- Why Does Statistics Canada Conduct The Census of population?
- Why Is The Census in May?
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Once every five years, the Census of Population provides a detailed and comprehensive statistical portrait of Canada that is vital to our country. The census is the only data source that consistently provides high-quality statistical information for both small geographic areas and small population groups across Canada. The Census of Population is a...
Statistics Canada is required by law to conduct a Census of Population every five years (see Appendix 1.1, Legislation) and to provide population and dwelling counts for communities of all sizes across Canada. These counts are essential for maintaining Canada’s equitable representation. They are used to set electoral boundaries; estimate the demand...
The spring timing of the Census of Population is driven by the need to maximize the number of Canadians who are at home during enumeration and allows sufficient time to conduct follow-up activities before the summer holiday period. This permits collection procedures to run smoothly, which reduces costs. Census Day provides a specific point of refer...
Statistics Canada is bound by law to protect the identity of individuals at every step of the statistical process, including in all published data. Statistics Canada will never release identifiers such as names, addresses or email addresses, either alone or in combination with any other information from the census questionnaire. These identifiers w...
Access to historical census records has been a matter of public discussion for decades and has generated considerable interest from genealogists, historians and archivists. In 2005, following extensive engagement with Canadians, the Government of Canada amended the Statistics Act to eliminate ambiguities relating to the confidentiality of past cens...
Statistics Canada works with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) to determine the best way to preserve census records so that the information can be released in 92 years. LACholds an extensive collection of census records from 1666 to 1926. According to the Statistics Act, census data collected from 1910 to 2005, and those collected in or after 2021,...
As early as 1871, census questionnaires were produced in English and French. This tradition became law in 1988 under the Official Languages Act. This act states that English and French are the official languages of Canada and that service to the public must be provided in both languages. As in previous censuses, procedures were in place for the 202...
For the 2021 Census of Population, the questionnaires were available in English and French. However, reference material—including the questions and explanations of the reasons why they were asked—was available in a number of other languages, including immigrant and Indigenous languages. Respondents could obtain a copy of these materials by visiting...
Feb 9, 2022 · The 2021 Census Boundary Files are no longer available in MapInfo (.tab) format. 1. About this guide. This reference guide does not provide details on specific software packages that are available for use with the 2021 Census Boundary Files. Users are advised to contact the appropriate software vendor for information.
Nov 17, 2021 · The 2021 Correspondence Files can be used to link 2021 data with the corresponding 2016 areas. The UIDs can be used as a link to previous census geography products, such as GeoSuite and the Geographic Attribute File, to retrieve higher geographic level data, census population and dwelling counts or other attributes included in these products.
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Boundary files, reference guide : second edition, census year 2021.: CS92-160/2021-2E-PDF. This reference guide is intended for users of the 2021 Census Boundary Files. This guide provides an overview of the files, the general methodology used to create them, and important technical information"--Provided by publisher.
