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Visible minority population

Modified on November 14, 2007

Part A - Plain language definition:

Not applicable

Part B - Detailed definition:

Refers to the visible minority group to which the respondent belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as 'persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour'.

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