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Economic family

Modified on June 26, 2007

Part A - Plain language definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to a group of two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law or adoption. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. For 2006, foster children are included.

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