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| Occupation | Labour force (15 years and over) | |
|---|---|---|
| Counts | % | |
| All occupations | 16,861,180 | 100.0 |
| G211 Retail salespersons and sales clerks | 729,840 | 4.3 |
| A211 Retail trade managers | 341,440 | 2.0 |
| G311 Cashiers | 324,855 | 1.9 |
| G961 Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related occupations | 322,105 | 1.9 |
| H711 Truck drivers | 304,890 | 1.8 |
| Industry | Labour force (15 years and over) | |
|---|---|---|
| Counts | % | |
| All industries | 16,861,180 | 100.0 |
| 6111 Elementary and secondary schools | 721,490 | 4.3 |
| 6220 Hospitals (6221 to 6223) | 563,665 | 3.3 |
| 7221 Full-service restaurants | 450,790 | 2.7 |
| 4451 Grocery stores | 400,130 | 2.4 |
| 1110 Farms (1111 to 1129) | 384,810 | 2.3 |
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Statistics Canada. 2010. Visual census. 2006 Census. Ottawa. Released December 7, 2010. http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/fs-fi/index.cfm?Lang=ENG&TOPIC_ID=12&PRCODE=01 (accessed May 21, 2013).
Additional information is available on the Census release page for this topic.