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2011 National Household Survey: Data tables

Tabulation: Selected Sociocultural and Education Characteristics (64), Labour Force Status (8), Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011-Skill-level category (7), Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree (7), Location of Study Compared with Province or Territory of Residence (6), Age Groups (5) and Sex (3) for the Population Aged 15 Years and Over, in Private Households of Canada, Provinces, Territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations, 2011 National Household Survey

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Occupation - National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2011-Skil…

Highest certificate, diploma or degree (7)^{Footnote 1}

Location of study compared with province or territory of residenc…^{Footnote 2}

Age groups (5)

Sex (3)

This table details selected sociocultural and education characteristics , labour force status , occupation - national occupational classification 2011-skill-level category , highest certificate, diploma or degree , location of study compared with province or territory of residence , age groups and sex for the population aged 15 years and over, in private households in Toronto
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 3} = 25.4 %
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64)	Labour force status (8)
Selected sociocultural and education characteristics (64)	Total - Labour force status^Footnote 4	In the labour force	Employed	Unemployed	Not in the labour force	Participation rate	Employment rate	Unemployment rate
Total population aged 15 years and over by Aboriginal identity^{Footnote 5}	4,546,145	3,042,645	2,780,685	261,965	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
Aboriginal identity^{Footnote 6}	28,880	19,600	17,265	2,335	9,280	67.9	59.8	11.9
First Nations (North American Indian) single identity^{Footnote 7}	18,245	11,975	10,430	1,540	6,275	65.6	57.2	12.9
Métis single identity	8,275	5,985	5,420	565	2,290	72.3	65.5	9.4
Inuk (Inuit) single identity	465	305	275	30	160	65.6	59.1	9.8
Multiple Aboriginal identities^{Footnote 8}	365	235	210	25	125	64.4	57.5	10.6
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere^{Footnote 9}	1,530	1,100	930	170	430	71.9	60.8	15.5
Non-Aboriginal identity	4,517,265	3,023,045	2,763,420	259,630	1,494,215	66.9	61.2	8.6
Total population aged 15 years and over by Registered or Treaty Indian status^{Footnote 10}	4,546,140	3,042,650	2,780,685	261,960	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
Registered or Treaty Indian^{Footnote 11}	9,965	6,425	5,590	835	3,545	64.5	56.1	13.0
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian	4,536,175	3,036,220	2,775,095	261,125	1,499,955	66.9	61.2	8.6
Total population aged 15 years and over by immigrant status and period of immigration^{Footnote 12}	4,546,140	3,042,650	2,780,680	261,960	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
Non-immigrants^{Footnote 13}	2,047,970	1,457,235	1,335,885	121,345	590,735	71.2	65.2	8.3
Immigrants^{Footnote 14}	2,416,425	1,537,320	1,402,295	135,025	879,110	63.6	58.0	8.8
Before 1971	370,805	131,060	124,205	6,860	239,745	35.3	33.5	5.2
1971 to 1980	315,900	196,560	184,270	12,285	119,335	62.2	58.3	6.2
1981 to 1990	393,370	288,400	268,535	19,860	104,965	73.3	68.3	6.9
1991 to 2000	659,920	466,525	425,880	40,645	193,395	70.7	64.5	8.7
2001 to 2011^{Footnote 15}	676,440	454,775	399,400	55,375	221,665	67.2	59.0	12.2
2001 to 2005	359,915	252,990	226,985	26,005	106,925	70.3	63.1	10.3
2006 to 2011^{Footnote 16}	316,520	201,790	172,415	29,370	114,735	63.8	54.5	14.6
Non-permanent residents^{Footnote 17}	81,745	48,095	42,505	5,590	33,650	58.8	52.0	11.6
Total population aged 15 years and over by visible minority^{Footnote 18}	4,546,140	3,042,650	2,780,680	261,960	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
Total visible minority population^{Footnote 19}	2,058,780	1,354,330	1,213,140	141,185	704,450	65.8	58.9	10.4
South Asian^{Footnote 20}	639,660	421,120	374,645	46,470	218,540	65.8	58.6	11.0
Chinese	451,450	279,290	253,965	25,325	172,160	61.9	56.3	9.1
Black	299,005	200,125	174,635	25,485	98,880	66.9	58.4	12.7
Filipino	185,950	139,540	130,405	9,135	46,410	75.0	70.1	6.5
Latin American	97,735	69,530	62,615	6,915	28,210	71.1	64.1	9.9
Arab	58,255	35,670	31,075	4,600	22,580	61.2	53.3	12.9
Southeast Asian^{Footnote 21}	73,900	49,720	44,135	5,575	24,185	67.3	59.7	11.2
West Asian^{Footnote 22}	79,080	48,905	42,585	6,325	30,170	61.8	53.9	12.9
Korean	52,395	30,020	26,900	3,120	22,375	57.3	51.3	10.4
Japanese	16,585	9,970	9,370	595	6,615	60.1	56.5	6.0
Visible minority, n.i.e.^{Footnote 23}	54,450	36,725	32,640	4,085	17,725	67.4	59.9	11.1
Multiple visible minorities^{Footnote 24}	50,320	33,725	30,170	3,555	16,595	67.0	60.0	10.5
Not a visible minority^{Footnote 25}	2,487,360	1,688,315	1,567,540	120,775	799,045	67.9	63.0	7.2
Total population aged 15 years and over by first official language spoken^{Footnote 26}	4,546,140	3,042,645	2,780,685	261,960	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
English	4,251,585	2,920,885	2,672,365	248,515	1,330,700	68.7	62.9	8.5
French	61,710	43,380	40,210	3,170	18,330	70.3	65.2	7.3
English and French	36,465	22,775	20,275	2,495	13,690	62.5	55.6	11.0
Neither English nor French	196,385	55,605	47,825	7,780	140,775	28.3	24.4	14.0
Total population aged 15 years and over by mother tongue^{Footnote 27}	4,546,145	3,042,645	2,780,685	261,960	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
English	2,301,205	1,606,030	1,472,330	133,705	695,175	69.8	64.0	8.3
French	56,800	40,375	37,695	2,680	16,425	71.1	66.4	6.6
Non-official language	2,074,560	1,315,660	1,197,885	117,775	758,900	63.4	57.7	9.0
English and French	3,105	2,040	1,900	135	1,060	65.7	61.2	6.6
English and non-official language	105,190	74,965	67,700	7,270	30,215	71.3	64.4	9.7
French and non-official language	4,440	3,000	2,675	325	1,440	67.6	60.2	10.8
English, French and non-official language	845	575	495	75	275	68.0	58.6	13.0
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011^{Footnote 28}	4,546,145	3,042,645	2,780,685	261,960	1,503,495	66.9	61.2	8.6
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^{Footnote 29}	1,916,175	988,545	864,340	124,205	927,635	51.6	45.1	12.6
Education	155,630	110,250	104,905	5,340	45,385	70.8	67.4	4.8
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	126,165	101,000	93,080	7,915	25,170	80.1	73.8	7.8
Humanities	184,090	135,805	125,330	10,465	48,290	73.8	68.1	7.7
Social and behavioural sciences and law	339,710	271,470	252,740	18,730	68,240	79.9	74.4	6.9
Business, management and public administration	638,895	513,195	478,605	34,590	125,700	80.3	74.9	6.7
Physical and life sciences and technologies	121,295	92,160	85,190	6,970	29,140	76.0	70.2	7.6
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	152,320	128,600	120,355	8,250	23,720	84.4	79.0	6.4
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies	477,070	373,405	350,035	23,375	103,665	78.3	73.4	6.3
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation	30,315	24,155	22,340	1,815	6,160	79.7	73.7	7.5
Health and related fields^{Footnote 30}	299,660	223,275	209,335	13,940	76,390	74.5	69.9	6.2
Personal, protective and transportation services	104,460	80,490	74,185	6,310	23,975	77.1	71.0	7.8
Other fields of study^{Footnote 31}	345	310	245	60	35	89.9	71.0	19.4

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Symbol x

suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act

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too unreliable to be published

Footnote(s)

Footnote 1

'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.

For further definitions, refer to the National Household Survey Dictionary, Catalogue no. 99-000-X. For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 2

'Location of study compared with province or territory of residence' indicates whether the 'Location of study' is the same as the province or territory of residence in 2011, a different Canadian province or territory, or outside Canada. 'Location of study' refers to the province, territory or country of the institution where the highest certificate, diploma or degree above the high school level was completed.

Users should be aware that some respondents may have reported the physical location of study rather than the location of the certificate, diploma or degree-granting institution. This could affect the responses of those who obtained a certificate, diploma or degree through a joint program or by distance learning with credentials granted in another province or country. In particular, a number of persons reported a location of study for a university credential in one of the territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut), even though there were no educational institutions in the territories with the authority to grant university degrees.

For any other comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable or 'Location of study,' refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 3

For the 2011 National Household Survey (NHS) estimates, the global non-response rate (GNR) is used as an indicator of data quality. This indicator combines complete non-response (household) and partial non-response (question) into a single rate. The value of the GNR is presented to users. A smaller GNR indicates a lower risk of non-response bias and as a result, lower risk of inaccuracy. The threshold used for estimates' suppression is a GNR of 50% or more. For more information, please refer to the National Household Survey User Guide, 2011.

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Footnote 4

In the past, this variable was called Labour force activity.

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Footnote 5

Aboriginal identity
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
'Aboriginal identity' refers to whether the person reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or being a Registered or Treaty Indian (that is, registered under the Indian Act of Canada) and/or being a member of a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Footnote 6

'Aboriginal identity' includes persons who reported being an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) and/or those who reported Registered or Treaty Indian status, that is registered under the Indian Act of Canada, and/or those who reported membership in a First Nation or Indian band. Aboriginal peoples of Canada are defined in the Constitution Act, 1982, section 35 (2) as including the Indian, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada.

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Footnote 7

Users should be aware that the estimates associated with this variable are more affected than most by the incomplete enumeration of certain Indian reserves and Indian settlements in the National Household Survey (NHS). In 2011, there were a total of 36 Indian reserves and Indian settlements that were 'incompletely enumerated' in the NHS. For these reserves or settlements, NHS enumeration was either not permitted or was interrupted before it could be completed, or was not possible because of natural events (specifically forest fires in Northern Ontario). For additional information, please refer to the Aboriginal Peoples Reference Guide, National Household Survey (NHS), 2011.

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Footnote 8

'Multiple Aboriginal identities' includes persons who reported being any two or all three of the following: First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit).

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Footnote 9

'Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere' includes persons who did not report being First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit) but who did report Registered or Treaty Indian status and/or membership in a First Nation or Indian band.

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Registered or Treaty Indian status
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable
Part B - Detailed definition
'Registered or Treaty Indian status' refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

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Footnote 11

Registered or Treaty Indian status refers to whether or not a person reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian.' Registered or Treaty Indian' includes persons who reported being a Registered or Treaty Indian in Question 20. Registered Indians are persons who are registered under the Indian Act of Canada. Treaty Indians are persons who belong to a First Nation or Indian band that signed a treaty with the Crown. Registered or Treaty Indians are sometimes also called Status Indians.

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Footnote 12

Period of immigration refers to the period in which the immigrant first obtained his or her landed immigrant/permanent resident status. A landed immigrant/permanent resident is a person who has been granted the right to live permanently in Canada by immigration authorities.

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Footnote 13

Non-immigrant refers to a person who is a Canadian citizen by birth.

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Footnote 14

Immigrant refers to a person who is or has ever been a landed immigrant/permanent resident. This person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Some immigrants are Canadian citizens, while others are not. Most immigrants are born outside Canada, but a small number are born in Canada. In the 2011 National Household Survey, 'Immigrants' includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 15

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 16

Includes immigrants who landed in Canada prior to May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 17

Non-permanent resident refers to a person from another country who has a work or study permit or who is a refugee claimant, and any non-Canadian-born family member living in Canada with them.

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Footnote 18

Visible minority
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Visible minority refers to whether a person belongs to a visible minority group as defined by the Employment Equity Act and, if so, the visible minority group to which the person belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.' The visible minority population consists mainly of the following groups: South Asian, Chinese, Black, Filipino, Latin American, Arab, Southeast Asian, West Asian, Korean and Japanese.

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Footnote 19

The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour.'

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Footnote 20

For example, 'East Indian,' 'Pakistani,' 'Sri Lankan,' etc.

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Footnote 21

For example, 'Vietnamese,' 'Cambodian,' 'Malaysian,' 'Laotian,' etc.

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Footnote 22

For example, 'Iranian,' 'Afghan,' etc.

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Footnote 23

The abbreviation 'n.i.e.' means 'not included elsewhere.' Includes respondents who reported a write-in response such as 'Guyanese,' 'West Indian,' 'Tibetan,' 'Polynesian,' 'Pacific Islander,' etc.

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Footnote 24

Includes respondents who reported more than one visible minority group by checking two or more mark-in circles, e.g., 'Black' and 'South Asian.'

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Footnote 25

Includes respondents who reported 'Yes' to the Aboriginal identity question (Question 18) as well as respondents who were not considered to be members of a visible minority group.

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First official language spoken
Part A - Short definition
Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
Refers to a variable specified within the framework of the Official Languages Act.

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Footnote 27

Refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the individual on May 10, 2011.

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Footnote 28

'Major 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 and classified according to the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011. This variable shows the 'primary groupings,' a CIP variant.

For more information on the CIP classification, see the Classification of Instructional Programs, Canada 2011, Catalogue no. 12-590-X available from: www.statcan.gc.ca/concepts/classification-eng.htm.

For any comments on collection, dissemination or data quality for this variable, refer to the Education Reference Guide, National Household Survey, Catalogue no. 99-012-X2011006.

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Footnote 29

'No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree' includes persons who have not completed a registered apprenticeship certificate (including Certificate of Qualification, Journeyperson's designation) or other trades certificate or diploma, a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma, or a university certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 30