Couple

Status: This was the departmental standard from October 19, 2015 to July 30, 2026.

Definition

Couple refers to two people who usually reside in the same dwelling and are married to each other or living in a common-law relationship.

Relation to previous version

• Couple July 31, 2026 to current

  This is the current standard.

• Couple October 19, 2015 to July 30, 2026

  This was the departmental standard from October 19, 2015 to July 30, 2026.