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About the Census of Population
2016 Census Dictionary Contains definitions, e.g., Aboriginal identity, Housing suitability, ...
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2016 Census of Population [Canada] [public-use microdata file]
download files :
- .CSV data file- complete public microdata file for the 2016 Census variables as listed below
- large file - User guide with Codebook- For official codebook, see Chapter 2, (pp. 11-125).
- Mini-codebook here [LINK] - Variable list (alphabetic) for CSV format 2016 Census public use microdata file:
Warning, individuals weighting factor is only for descriptive statistics
Data citation guides
- APA: American Psychological Association
Alain El Hofi and Susan Mowers. (2017). Data Citation - APA style. Ottawa: University of Ottawa
- ASA: American Sociological AssociationAlain El Hofi and Susan Mowers. (2017). Data Citation - ASA style. Ottawa: University of Ottawa
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