2. Geographic data products

Geographic data products are those that contain 2006 Census Population and Dwelling counts.

What's new?
Population and dwelling counts, 2006 Census
GeoSuite, 2006 Census
Geographic Attribute File
Correspondence Files
GeoSearch

What's new?

• Population and dwelling counts for all standard geographic areas are available free on the Statistics Canada website (www.statcan.gc.ca) beginning March 13, 2007 through GeoSearch2006 and the Population and Dwelling Highlights tables.
• The GeoSuite CD-ROM includes the '2001 Dissemination Area to 2006 Dissemination Area' and '2001 Dissemination Block to 2006 Dissemination Block' correspondence lists as separate flat ASCII files.
• GeoSearch2006 displays population and dwelling counts for selected places. For the first time, GeoSearch2006 will serve as a point of entry for the community profiles.
• Geographic Attribute File is once again available for the 2006 Census. It was last disseminated in 1991.

 

 

Population and dwelling counts, 2006 Census

These tables provide population and dwelling counts established by the 2006 Census of Population. The levels of geography covered are Canada, provinces and territories, and other geographic areas including census subdivisions (municipalities), census metropolitan areas and census agglomerations. For selected geographies, the tables provide percentage change in the population counts between 2001 and 2006. Data are also provided for land area and population density. Geographic boundaries are those in effect on January 1, 2006.

A few options are available for accessing these tables:

• Free on the Statistics Canada website (www.statcan.gc.ca) under the census module.
• A National Overview print publication.

Pricing table for Population and dwelling counts, 2006 Census

Catalogue no.	Title	Medium	Language	Price	Release date
97-550-XWE2006002	Population and Dwelling Count Highlight Tables	Internet	English	Free	13 March 2007
97-550-XWF2006002	Population and Dwelling Count Highlight Tables	Internet	French	Free	13 March 2007
92-200-XPB	A National Overview	Print	Bilingual	$40	28 June 2007

 

 

GeoSuite

GeoSuite is a tool for data retrieval, query and tabular output, with software and data on a CD-ROM. GeoSuite allows users to explore the links between all standard levels of geography and to determine geographic codes, names, and population and dwelling counts. GeoSuite includes a dissemination area reference map listing that facilitates identification of appropriate dissemination area reference maps.

Note: The GeoSuite CD-ROM includes the '2001 Dissemination Area to 2006 Dissemination Area' and '2001 Dissemination Block to 2006 Dissemination Block' correspondence lists as separate flat ASCII files. The GeoSuite CD-ROM also includes the reference guide as a PDF file or RTF. The reference guide describes the content and provides explanations of the various functions of the product, as well as installation instructions and other information.

Computer requirements:

• IBM-compatible microcomputer with a Pentium Class processor
• 32 MB RAM required, 64 MB RAM recommended
• Hard disk with 20 MB for the application only; 150 MB for full installation, including data
• SVGA monitor and graphics card (800 x 600, 256 colours, or better)
• CD-ROM drive
• Mouse or compatible pointing device

Pricing table for GeoSuite

Catalogue no.	Medium	Language	Price	Release date
92-150-XCB	CD-ROM	Bilingual	$65	13 March 2007
92-150-XBB	Downloadable database	Bilingual	$65	13 March 2007

Figure 2.1
View of GeoSuite 2006, step 1: name search

 

 

Geographic Attribute File

The Geographic Attribute File is an ASCII file which assigns each dissemination block (the basic geographical unit of census data dissemination) the codes and names of all higher geographic levels. The population and private dwelling counts (presented as total private dwellings and private dwellings occupied by usual residents) for all dissemination blocks are also represented.

Pricing table for the Geographic Attribute File

Catalogue no.	Medium	Language	Price	Release date
92-151-XBB	Downloadable database	Bilingual	$65	13 March 2007

 

 

Correspondence Files

Three correspondence files are available. The Dissemination Area Correspondence File is a tabular product that describes the relationship between the 2006 dissemination area and the 2001 dissemination area. The Dissemination Area and Land Area Correspondence File describes the percentage of the 2006 dissemination area's land area within the boundaries of the 2001 dissemination area. The Dissemination Block Correspondence File describes the relationship between the 2006 dissemination block and the 2001 dissemination block.

Each file contains a unique identifier for the current census geographic area and the corresponding unique identifier for the previous census geographic area. In addition, a relationship flag is included which indicates the degree of correspondence between the geographic areas, facilitating the comparison between census years.

A reference guide is available for the 2006 Correspondence Files (Catalogue no. 92-156-GIE, GWE).

Pricing table for Correspondence Files

Catalogue no.	Medium	Language	Price	Release date
92-156-XBB	Downloadable database	Bilingual	Free	14 February 2007

 

 

GeoSearch2006

Redesigned for 2006, this interactive mapping application makes it easy to find many places in Canada, see them on a map, and get basic geographic and demographic data for those places. To find a specific place of interest, users can click and zoom in on a map of Canada or they can search by place name, street name, street intersection or postal code. GeoSearch2006 will display the appropriate map showing boundaries and other features. GeoSearch2006 automatically displays population and dwelling counts for the selected places, and shows what kind of census geographic area it is and its relationship to other census geographic areas.

New functionality for 2006 includes links to 2006 Census reference maps and community profile tables, and a thematic mapping option for selected census topics (for selected levels of geography).

Thematic variables available in GeoSearch2006 include:

• Population and Dwelling Counts – March 13, 2007
• • Population density persons per square kilometre, 2006
  • Population change, 2001 - 2006 (Percentage change)

• Age and Sex – July 17, 2007
• • Median age
  • Percentage of population aged 14 years and under
  • Percentage of population aged 65 years and over

• Families and Households – September 12, 2007
• • Percentage of census families who are lone parent
  • Percentage of private households containing couples with children under age 25 at home

• Language, Immigration and Citizenship – December 4, 2007
• • Percentage of anglophones (Population with English as mother tongue)
  • Percentage of francophones (Population with French as mother tongue)
  • Percentage of allophones (Population with a mother tongue other than English or French)
  • Percentage of population speaking English most often at home
  • Percentage of population speaking French most often at home
  • Immigrants as a percentage of total population

• Aboriginal peoples – January 15, 2008
• • Percentage of population with an Aboriginal Identity
  • Percentage of population with a North American Indian Identity
  • Percentage of population with a Métis Identity
  • Percentage of population with an Inuit Identity

• Labour and Education – March 4, 2008
• • Unemployment Rate, for the Population 15 years and Older
  • Employment Rate, for the Population 15 years and Older
  • Average Annual Employment Growth 2001 to 2006, for the Population 15 years and Older
  • Educational Attainment - Percentage University Certificate, Diploma or Degree
  • Educational Attainment - Percentage College, CEGEP or Other Non-university Certificate or Diploma
  • Educational Attainment - Percentage Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
  • Educational Attainment - Percentage High School Certificate or Equivalent
  • Educational Attainment - Percentage Less than High School

• Ethnic Origin, Visible Minorities and Place of Work – April 2, 2008
• • Median Commuting Distance by Place of Residence
  • Percentage employed labour force using a sustainable mode of transportation to get to work (place of work)
  • Percentage of visible minorities

• Income and Earnings – May 1, 2008

• Shelter Costs – June 4, 2008

Pricing table for GeoSearch2006

Catalogue no.	Medium	Language	Price	Release date
92-197-XWE	Internet	English	Free	13 March 2007
92-197-XWF	Internet	French	Free	13 March 2007