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Reference guides
Preview of Census Products and Services
Major characteristics
Provide information that enables users to effectively use, apply and interpret data from the 2011 Census. Each guide contains definitions and explanations on census concepts, data quality and historical comparability. Additional information will be included for specific variables to help users better understand the concepts and questions used in the census.
What's new?
- More detailed reference guides will be produced for variables where significant content change was made in 2011, namely families and language.
Geography
Not applicable.
Internet access
Available via the Internet:
- Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) format
- PDF formats.
Other delivery methods
Contact Statistics Canada's National Contact Centre at 1-800-263-1136 for more information.
Availability
Families, households and marital status, and Age and sex – September 19, 2012
Structural type of dwelling and collectives – September 19, 2012
Language – October 24, 2012
Price/Price range
Available for free to all users via the Internet.
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