More information on Mobility 1: Census subdivision type of residence 1 year ago

Censuses:

2006 (1/5 sample), 2001 (1/5 sample), 1996 (1/5 sample)

Reported for:

Population 1 year of age and over residing in Canada, excluding institutional residents and Canadians (military and government personnel) in households outside Canada

Question number:

Derived variable: Question 23, CSD type of 2006 Census classification

Responses:

Not applicable

Remarks:

The type indicates the municipal status of a census subdivision. Census subdivisions are classified into various types, according to official designations adopted by provincial or federal authorities. For a listing of CSD types, see Table 7 in the section on geography.

For more details on CSD type, see "Remarks" in the section on geography.

The CSD type of residence 1 year ago reflects the current 2006 Census boundaries and municipal status.

This variable will allow analysis of migration flows to and from CSDs of various types. For example, data on mobility and migration may be retrieved for Indian reserves, northern villages and hamlets.