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Topic-based tabulation: Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (14), Location of Study (29), Major Field of Study - Classification of Instructional Programs, 2000 (14), Age Groups (10A) and Sex (3) for the Population 15 Years and Over of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2006 Census - 20% Sample Data

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Catalogue number :97-560-XCB2006017
Release date :March 4, 2008
Topic :Education
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Note

Note: Data quality - Certificate or diploma below the bachelor level

The overall quality of the 'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' variable from the 2006 Census is acceptable. However, users of the 'University certificate or diploma below the bachelor level' category should know that an unexpected growth in this category was noted compared to the 2001 Census.

In fact, in the 2001 Census, 2.5% of respondents aged 15 years or over declared such a diploma, compared to 4.4% in 2006, representing 89% growth. This phenomenon was not found in other sources like the Labour Force Survey.

We recommend users interpret the 2006 Census results for this category with caution.

For more information on factors that may explain such variances in census data, such as response errors and processing errors, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, Appendix B: Data quality, sampling and weighting, confidentiality and random rounding.

More information will be available in the Education Reference Guide, 2006 Census, to be published later in 2008.

Note: Institutional residents

People in seniors' residences in the 2006 Census are classified as 'not living in an institution'. This is a change from the 2001 Census where they were classified as institutional residents, specifically, 'living in an institution, resident under care or custody'.

Note: Major field of study - Classification of instructional programs - (CIP), Canada, 2000

For the first time with the 2006 Census, major field of study data were coded with the Classification of Instructional Programs - (CIP), Canada, 2000.

Prior to the 2006 Census, the Major Field of Study Classification (MFS) was used to classify major field of study. We recommend users not make historical comparisons between the two classification systems. Even though some entries in the two classifications are similar, direct comparison would be inappropriate given the much more detailed character of the new classification.

A theoretical concordance table between the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) and the Major Field of Study Classification (MFS) showing the definitional relationship between the two classifications was developed. This table is available in the 2006 Census Dictionary (Appendix N). This type of concordance allows users to see the relationship between the two classes of systems based on the definitional aspects of each system. However, users are cautioned that this type of concordance can not be used to convert counts from one classification system to another.

Note: Non-permanent residents and the census universe

In the 2006 Census, non-permanent residents are defined as people from another country who, at the time of the census, held a Work or Study Permit, or who were refugee claimants, as well as family members living in Canada with them. In the 1991, 1996 and 2001 censuses, non-permanent residents also included persons who held a Minister's permit; this was discontinued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada prior to the 2006 Census.

From 1991 on, the Census of Population has enumerated both permanent and non-permanent residents of Canada. Prior to 1991, only permanent residents of Canada were included in the census. (The only exception to this occurred in 1941.) Non-permanent residents were considered foreign residents and were not enumerated.

Total population counts, as well as counts for all variables, are affected by this change in the census universe. Users should be especially careful when comparing data from 1991, 1996, 2001 or 2006 with data from previous censuses in geographic areas where there is a concentration of non-permanent residents.

Today in Canada, non-permanent residents make up a significant segment of the population, especially in several census metropolitan areas. Their presence can affect the demand for such government services as health care, schooling, employment programs and language training. The inclusion of non-permanent residents in the census facilitates comparisons with provincial and territorial statistics (marriages, divorces, births and deaths) which include this population. In addition, this inclusion of non-permanent residents brings Canadian practice closer to the United Nations (UN) recommendation that long-term residents (persons living in a country for one year or longer) be enumerated in the census.

Although every attempt has been made to enumerate non-permanent residents, factors such as language difficulties, the reluctance to complete a government form or to understand the need to participate may have affected the enumeration of this population.

For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

For counts of the non-permanent resident population in 1991, 2001 and 2006, please refer to the 2006 Census table 97-557-XCB2006006.

Note: Population universe

The population universe of the 2006 Census includes the following groups:
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants with a usual place of residence in Canada;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants who are abroad, either on a military base or attached to a diplomatic mission;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants at sea or in port aboard merchant vessels under Canadian registry;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who are claiming refugee status and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Study Permits and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Work Permits and members of their families living with them.

For census purposes, the last three groups in this list are referred to as 'non-permanent residents'. For further information, refer to the variable Immigration: Non-permanent resident found in the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

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This table details highest certificate, diploma or degree , location of study , major field of study - classification of instructional programs, 2000 , age groups and sex for the population 15 years and over in CanadaFootnote 2
Location of study (29) Highest certificate, diploma or degree (14)
Total - Highest certificate, diploma or degreeFootnote 3 No certificate, diploma or degree Certificate, diploma or degree High school certificate or equivalentFootnote 4 Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diplomaFootnote 5 University certificate, diploma or degree University certificate or diploma below bachelor level University certificate or degree Bachelor's degree University certificate or diploma above bachelor level Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry Master's degree Earned doctorate
Total - Location of studyFootnote 6 25,664,220 6,098,330 19,565,900 6,553,420 2,785,420 4,435,135 5,791,915 1,136,145 4,655,770 2,981,460 493,540 136,845 866,975 176,940
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 12,651,745 6,098,325 6,553,425 6,553,420 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree 13,012,475 0 13,012,475 0 2,785,420 4,435,135 5,791,915 1,136,150 4,655,765 2,981,460 493,535 136,845 866,980 176,940
Inside Canada 10,948,475 0 10,948,470 0 2,520,320 4,010,615 4,417,540 882,605 3,534,930 2,395,265 374,545 92,125 576,570 96,420
Newfoundland-and-Labrador 215,440 0 215,440 0 60,290 90,565 64,585 16,170 48,420 34,960 4,250 1,360 7,165 680
Prince-Edward-Island 50,755 0 50,755 0 11,120 25,035 14,605 4,145 10,455 8,260 1,100 350 660 85
Nova Scotia 400,260 0 400,255 0 89,465 132,325 178,470 31,525 146,945 100,320 14,735 4,030 25,865 1,995
New Brunswick 274,260 0 274,260 0 63,155 106,055 105,040 19,715 85,325 65,900 7,825 210 10,280 1,110
Quebec 3,054,910 0 3,054,910 0 908,565 957,205 1,189,135 273,680 915,455 612,155 83,085 26,930 165,965 27,320
Ontario 3,972,230 0 3,972,225 0 666,385 1,613,130 1,692,715 277,830 1,414,885 920,465 178,240 37,140 237,795 41,240
Manitoba 414,365 0 414,365 0 90,975 143,555 179,830 37,515 142,320 101,850 17,805 3,705 16,240 2,710
Saskatchewan 378,555 0 378,560 0 93,170 125,770 159,620 37,550 122,070 93,870 8,860 4,360 12,865 2,120
Alberta 1,029,275 0 1,029,270 0 249,810 399,450 380,005 75,940 304,065 224,935 20,905 7,755 40,960 9,510
British Columbia 1,144,600 0 1,144,600 0 281,820 409,265 453,515 108,530 344,990 232,535 37,740 6,290 58,775 9,650
Yukon Territory 4,510 0 4,510 0 1,975 2,535 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Northwest Territories 6,050 0 6,045 0 2,530 3,520 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nunavut 3,265 0 3,260 0 1,060 2,200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Outside CanadaFootnote 7 2,064,000 0 2,064,000 0 265,095 424,525 1,374,380 253,540 1,120,835 586,200 118,990 44,715 290,410 80,520
United States of America 291,110 0 291,110 0 17,275 34,385 239,450 22,025 217,430 80,020 13,975 6,265 86,295 30,875
United KingdomFootnote 8 235,465 0 235,465 0 41,190 83,990 110,285 26,130 84,150 33,510 10,215 4,405 23,595 12,430
India 161,560 0 161,560 0 8,030 17,965 135,560 24,505 111,055 63,885 11,790 2,970 29,780 2,620
Philippines 160,555 0 160,555 0 8,695 22,955 128,905 32,105 96,800 78,160 11,145 2,805 4,215 470
China, People's Republic of 142,880 0 142,880 0 4,385 17,610 120,890 22,525 98,355 67,695 4,355 3,115 18,890 4,305
Germany 65,485 0 65,485 0 29,520 21,060 14,905 3,595 11,305 3,095 1,545 445 3,890 2,325
France 56,595 0 56,595 0 8,460 10,025 38,105 5,990 32,115 7,765 4,495 650 12,600 6,600
Poland 53,655 0 53,655 0 11,315 18,130 24,215 4,145 20,075 3,995 1,475 920 12,475 1,205
Pakistan 52,195 0 52,195 0 1,815 5,640 44,745 6,840 37,905 20,510 3,435 1,930 11,830 190
Korea, SouthFootnote 9 43,900 0 43,900 0 1,060 4,425 38,410 7,515 30,895 22,310 2,635 400 4,925 630
Other 800,600 0 800,600 0 133,345 188,340 478,915 98,165 380,750 205,255 53,920 20,795 81,915 18,865

Footnotes

Footnote 1

'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.

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Footnote 2

Excludes census data for one or more incompletely enumerated Indian reserves or Indian settlements.

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Footnote 3

'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.

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Footnote 4

'High school certificate or equivalent' includes persons who have graduated from a secondary school or equivalent. Excludes persons with a postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. Examples of postsecondary institutions include community colleges, institutes of technology, CEGEPs, private trade schools, private business colleges, schools of nursing and universities.

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Footnote 5

'College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma' replaces the category 'Other non university certificate or diploma' in previous censuses. This category includes accreditation by non degree-granting institutions such as community colleges, CEGEPs, private business colleges and technical institutes.

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Footnote 6

'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country where the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

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Footnote 7

Refers to the 10 locations of studies outside Canada most often reported.

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Footnote 8

The official name is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

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Footnote 9

The official name is the Republic of Korea.

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Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 97-560-XCB2006017.

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