Geographic Units:

Part A – Plain Language Definition

Not applicable

Part B – Detailed Definition

Place name refers to the set of names that includes current census subdivisions (municipalities), current designated places and current urban areas, as well as the names of localities.

Censuses: 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961

Remarks:

Refer to the related definitions of Census Subdivision (CSD), Designated Place (DPL), Locality (LOC) and Urban Area (UA).

Changes Prior to the 2001 Census:

Localities did not exist prior to 2001.