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2006 Census: Reference material
Reference material is designed to help users make the most of census data. They cover various aspects of the census and are intended to support the use of census data.
Every effort has been made to simplify the text or add simple explanations to the technical text in order to make the information accessible to as many people as possible.
About the data
- 2006 Census information on same-sex common-law and married couples
- Difference between Statistics Canada's census counts and population estimates
- Data quality verification in place for the 2006 Census
- Percentage change
- Preview of Products and Services
- Census questionnaires and guides
- 2006 Census Dictionary (including handbook)
- Access to census information
- Notes
- Symbols, abbreviations and acronyms
- Policy on response to formal review requests of 2006 Census population and dwelling counts
- Data: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
- Teacher's kit: Results
- Reference guides and technical reports
About the census
- Overview
- History of the Census of Canada
- Confidentiality: Your right
- Frequently asked questionsÂ
- 2006 Census collection
- 2006 Census processing
- Genealogy corner
- 2006 Census teacher’s kit
- Change or verify your response to the consent question
- Census questions in many languages
- Nearly one in five households completed their census questionnaire online
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