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Data Dictionary: Canadian Census 2011
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Data Source: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada
Universe: Total Population
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary
  Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary -> Introduction to the population universe -> Demography -> Marital status -> Sex
Sex
Part A - Short definition
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Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
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Refers to whether the person is male or female.

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2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961
Reported for
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Total population
Question no.
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Direct variable: Question 2
Responses
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Male; Female

Excerpt from: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary
  Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 98-301-X: 2011 Census Dictionary -> Introduction to the population universe -> Demography -> Age
Age
Part A - Short definition
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Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition
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Refers to the age at last birthday before the reference date, that is, before May 10, 2011.

Additional Information
Censuses
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2011, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961
Reported for
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Total population
Question no.
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Derived variable: Question 3
Responses
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Range of values: single years 0 to 110
Remarks
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For more information, see Date of birth.