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  • 121. Correspondence Files - Open in new window/tab
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-156-X
    Description: These files describe the relationships between the geographic areas of the most recent Census of Population and the same geographic areas from previous census.

    Three correspondence files are available: the "Dissemination Area correspondence file", the "Dissemination Area and Land Area correspondence file", and the "Dissemination Block correspondence file".

    Each file contains a unique identifier for the most recent census geographic area and the corresponding unique identifier for the previous census area. An indicator specifying the degree of correspondence between the geographic areas, which facilitates the comparison of data across census years, is also provided.

    A reference guide is available (Correspondence Files, Reference Guide, 92-156-G).
    Release date: 2021-11-17
  • 122. Boundary Files - Open in new window/tab
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-160-X
    Description: These geographic files represent the geographic boundaries used for the dissemination of the Census of Population data. They are available by Provinces and Territories, Census Divisions, Census Consolidated Subdivisions, Census Subdivisions, Economic Regions, and Aggregate Dissemination Area.

    A reference guide is available (Boundary Files, Reference Guide, 92-160-G).
    Release date: 2021-11-17
  • 123. Dissemination Block Boundary Files - Open in new window/tab
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-163-X
    Description: This geographic file represents the dissemination block boundaries used for the dissemination of the Census of Population data.

    A reference guide is available (Boundary Files, Reference Guide, 92-160-G).
    Release date: 2021-11-17
  • 124. Dissemination Area Boundary Files - Open in new window/tab
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-169-X
    Description: This geographic file represents the dissemination area boundaries used for the dissemination of the Census of Population data.

    A reference guide is available (Boundary Files, Reference Guide, 92-160-G).
    Release date: 2021-11-17
  • 125. Federal Electoral District Boundary Files - Open in new window/tab
    Geographic files and documentation: 92-171-X
    Description: This geographic file represents the federal electoral district boundaries used for the dissemination of the Census of Population data.

    A reference guide is available (Boundary Files, Reference Guide, 92-160-G).
    Release date: 2021-11-17
  • 126. 2021 Census Teacher's Kit - Open in new window/tab Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-503-X2021001
    Description: The 2021 Census Teacher's Kit has been developed for use in elementary, intermediate and secondary classes across the country. It includes five fun, classroom-ready activities that will help students gain an understanding of what the census is used for, how it is conducted, and the role it has played in shaping present-day Canada.
    Release date: 2021-11-16
  • 127. 2021 Census Adult Education Kit - Open in new window/tab
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-503-X2021002
    Description: The 2021 Census Adult Education Kit has been developed for use in adult literacy and English- or French-as-a-second-language (ESL or FSL) classes across the country. It contains four dynamic activities designed to help students understand and complete the 2021 Census while giving them an opportunity to practise official language skills.
    Release date: 2021-11-16
  • 128. Community Snapshot Toolkit - Open in new window/tab
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-503-X2021003
    Description: The Community Snapshot Toolkit provides all the information you need to get the most out of census data and create individualized infographics for your community.
    Release date: 2021-11-16
  • 129. Painting a Portrait of Canada: The 2021 Census of Population - Open in new window/tab
    Notices and consultations: 98-26-0001
    Description:

    This white paper presents Statistics Canada’s planned approach to the 2021 Census of Population and provides a clear explanation of the processes behind the census program, touching on historical, legal, operational and content aspects. Statistics Canada recognizes that it is important to not only successfully conduct the census, but also to be transparent and informative about the way in which those efforts are accomplished. Painting a Portrait of Canada: The 2021 Census of Population gives readers an exclusive, detailed look at how census data is collected, analyzed and given back to Canadians, in the form of high-quality statistical information, used to make evidence-based decisions in Canadian society.

    Release date: 2020-07-20
  • 130. Updated content for the 2021 Census of Population: Family and demographic concepts, and activities of daily living - Open in new window/tab Archived
    Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 98-20-00012020001
    Description: This fact sheet offers a concise overview of updated—new or modified—content for the 2021 Census of Population that is specific to the theme of family and demographic concepts, and activities of daily living, which includes the following topics: demographic concepts, sex at birth and gender, and activities of daily living. The changes considered for these topics are explained, along with the resulting approach for 2021.
    Release date: 2020-07-20

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