2006 Census Topic-based tabulations

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Census Metropolitan Area and Residual for Province or Territory of Residence 1 Year Ago (49), Labour Force Activity (5), Occupation - National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 (13), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (7), Age Groups (14A) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces, Territories and Census Metropolitan Areas, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data

About this variable: Labour force activity (5)

Definition

Labour force activity

Part A - Plain language definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to the labour market activity of the population 15 years of age and over in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006). Respondents were classified as Employed, Unemployed, or Not in the labour force. The labour force includes the employed and the unemployed.

Values

  1. Total - Labour force activity
  2. In the labour force
  3. Employed
  4. Unemployed
  5. Not in the labour force