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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 Sherbrooke
Global non-response rate (GNR)^{Footnote 3} = 17.3 %
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}	165,090	103,420	96,930	6,490	61,665	62.6	58.7	6.3
Aboriginal identity^{Footnote 6}	1,520	905	790	115	610	59.5	52.0	12.7
First Nations (North American Indian) single identity^{Footnote 7}	900	505	445	55	395	56.1	49.4	10.9
Métis single identity	505	335	280	55	175	66.3	55.4	16.4
Inuk (Inuit) single identity	20	15	15	0	0	75.0	75.0	0
Multiple Aboriginal identities^{Footnote 8}	30	10	10	0	15	33.3	33.3	0
Aboriginal identities not included elsewhere^{Footnote 9}	65	45	40	0	30	69.2	61.5	0
Non-Aboriginal identity	163,575	102,515	96,145	6,375	61,055	62.7	58.8	6.2
Total population aged 15 years and over by Registered or Treaty Indian status^{Footnote 10}	165,085	103,425	96,935	6,490	61,670	62.6	58.7	6.3
Registered or Treaty Indian^{Footnote 11}	320	185	155	30	135	57.8	48.4	16.2
Not a Registered or Treaty Indian	164,770	103,235	96,780	6,455	61,535	62.7	58.7	6.3
Total population aged 15 years and over by immigrant status and period of immigration^{Footnote 12}	165,090	103,420	96,930	6,485	61,670	62.6	58.7	6.3
Non-immigrants^{Footnote 13}	153,625	96,520	90,785	5,735	57,105	62.8	59.1	5.9
Immigrants^{Footnote 14}	10,585	6,405	5,740	665	4,185	60.5	54.2	10.4
Before 1971	1,035	390	380	0	650	37.7	36.7	0
1971 to 1980	1,000	620	570	45	380	62.0	57.0	7.3
1981 to 1990	1,035	725	675	50	315	70.0	65.2	6.9
1991 to 2000	2,310	1,545	1,395	145	765	66.9	60.4	9.4
2001 to 2011^{Footnote 15}	5,210	3,130	2,715	420	2,075	60.1	52.1	13.4
2001 to 2005	2,120	1,510	1,345	165	610	71.2	63.4	10.9
2006 to 2011^{Footnote 16}	3,090	1,625	1,370	255	1,465	52.6	44.3	15.7
Non-permanent residents^{Footnote 17}	875	495	410	85	385	56.6	46.9	17.2
Total population aged 15 years and over by visible minority^{Footnote 18}	165,090	103,420	96,930	6,490	61,670	62.6	58.7	6.3
Total visible minority population^{Footnote 19}	6,425	3,740	3,170	565	2,685	58.2	49.3	15.1
South Asian^{Footnote 20}	390	170	165	0	215	43.6	42.3	0
Chinese	305	215	195	25	90	70.5	63.9	11.6
Black	1,765	990	785	210	765	56.1	44.5	21.2
Filipino	40	0	0	0	25	0	0	0
Latin American	1,780	1,095	930	165	680	61.5	52.2	15.1
Arab	1,055	635	570	70	415	60.2	54.0	11.0
Southeast Asian^{Footnote 21}	500	275	230	45	220	55.0	46.0	16.4
West Asian^{Footnote 22}	370	180	155	30	185	48.6	41.9	16.7
Korean	45	30	25	0	0	66.7	55.6	0
Japanese	45	35	30	0	0	77.8	66.7	0
Visible minority, n.i.e.^{Footnote 23}	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Multiple visible minorities^{Footnote 24}	115	75	65	0	40	65.2	56.5	0
Not a visible minority^{Footnote 25}	158,665	99,685	93,765	5,925	58,980	62.8	59.1	5.9
Total population aged 15 years and over by first official language spoken^{Footnote 26}	165,085	103,420	96,935	6,490	61,665	62.6	58.7	6.3
English	9,645	5,320	4,915	405	4,330	55.2	51.0	7.6
French	153,265	96,965	91,025	5,940	56,300	63.3	59.4	6.1
English and French	1,695	1,030	915	120	665	60.8	54.0	11.7
Neither English nor French	480	105	80	30	370	21.9	16.7	28.6
Total population aged 15 years and over by mother tongue^{Footnote 27}	165,090	103,420	96,930	6,490	61,670	62.6	58.7	6.3
English	8,735	4,790	4,440	345	3,945	54.8	50.8	7.2
French	148,390	93,930	88,355	5,580	54,460	63.3	59.5	5.9
Non-official language	7,185	4,230	3,710	520	2,950	58.9	51.6	12.3
English and French	335	210	205	0	130	62.7	61.2	0
English and non-official language	140	100	90	0	40	71.4	64.3	0
French and non-official language	290	165	135	25	130	56.9	46.6	15.2
English, French and non-official language	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total population aged 15 years and over by major field of study - Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2011^{Footnote 28}	165,090	103,420	96,930	6,490	61,665	62.6	58.7	6.3
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree^{Footnote 29}	69,055	32,475	29,445	3,030	36,585	47.0	42.6	9.3
Education	9,145	5,660	5,505	160	3,485	61.9	60.2	2.8
Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies	2,740	2,065	1,945	120	670	75.4	71.0	5.8
Humanities	6,280	4,435	4,060	375	1,845	70.6	64.6	8.5
Social and behavioural sciences and law	7,905	5,900	5,630	275	2,000	74.6	71.2	4.7
Business, management and public administration	20,110	15,270	14,560	715	4,840	75.9	72.4	4.7
Physical and life sciences and technologies	4,085	2,840	2,590	245	1,250	69.5	63.4	8.6
Mathematics, computer and information sciences	2,870	2,335	2,270	60	540	81.4	79.1	2.6
Architecture, engineering, and related technologies	20,930	16,040	15,095	945	4,890	76.6	72.1	5.9
Agriculture, natural resources and conservation	1,900	1,435	1,345	95	465	75.5	70.8	6.6
Health and related fields^{Footnote 30}	13,715	9,960	9,720	240	3,755	72.6	70.9	2.4
Personal, protective and transportation services	6,205	4,905	4,685	225	1,295	79.0	75.5	4.6
Other fields of study^{Footnote 31}	160	95	90	0	60	59.4	56.2	0

Symbol(s)

Symbol ..

not available for a specific reference period

Symbol ...

not applicable

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Symbol x

suppressed to meet the confidentiality requirements of the Statistics Act

Symbol F

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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Footnote 10

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