the census of canada and immigration & ethno-cultural data
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The Census of Canada and Immigration & Ethno-cultural Data. Chuck Humphrey. University of Alberta February 10, 2006. Outline. Significance of the Census Distinction between Statistics and Data Channels of Access Statistical Sources from the 2001 Census Data Sources from the 2001 Census - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Census of Canada and The Census of Canada and Immigration & Ethno-cultural Immigration & Ethno-cultural
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Chuck HumphreyChuck Humphrey
University of AlbertaUniversity of AlbertaFebruary 10, 2006February 10, 2006
Outline
• Significance of the Census• Distinction between Statistics and
Data• Channels of Access• Statistical Sources from the 2001
Census• Data Sources from the 2001 Census• Post-censal Data
Acknowledgements
Some of the material in this presentation was made available by Tina Chui at Statistics Canada.
Census of PopulationCensus of Population
Largest survey in Canada taken every five years
Long history of questions on:• place of birth• citizenship• year of immigration
2B form consists of 51 questions compared to the 7 questions of 2A
Census of PopulationCensus of Population
Census of PopulationCensus of Population
New question in 2001 on birthplace of parents
Household activities Education Labour force activity Occupation Mobility Income
Census of PopulationCensus of Population
What Census Data Tell UsWhat Census Data Tell Us
Size & origins of the immigrant population, children of immigrants, ethnic groups, etc.
Settlement & mobility patterns of immigrants and ethnic groups over time
Labour market experience of immigrants, adult children of immigrants, visible minorities, ethnic groups
Advantages of Using Census DataAdvantages of Using Census Data
Up to 100 years of historical data Detailed information on birthplaces, ethnic
origins, visible minority groups, languages, etc.
Data available for small geographic areas Wide range of socio-cultural and economic
variables can be used in analysis
Limitations of Census DataLimitations of Census Data
Not longitudinal – cannot follow the same respondents over time
No year of arrival information(asks the year landed immigrant status was obtained)
No immigration program information(e.g. categories of admission; selection characteristics)
Outcome measures, rather than process
Statistical InformationStatistical Information
Statistics• numeric facts/figures • created from data, i.e,
already processed• presentation-ready
Data•numeric files created
and organized for analysis•requires processing•not ready for display
Chart of Statistical Information
In print
E-publications E-tables Databases
Online
STATISTICS
Aggregate Microdata
DATA
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Continuum of Access
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DLI
CENSUS2001
CENSUS2001
DATA
PublicUse
MicrodataTables
Post-Censal
EthnicDiversitySurvey
PUMF
RDC
Statistics : STC WebsiteStatistics : STC Website
STATSSTC
Website
E-STAT
CustomTabulations
DLI
Statistics : DSP (E-STAT)Statistics : DSP (E-STAT)
STATSSTC
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E-STAT
CustomTabulations
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Statistics : DLI Statistics : DLI TabulationsTabulations
STATSSTC
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E-STAT
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Statistics : Custom Statistics : Custom TabulationsTabulations
STATSSTC
Website
E-STAT
CustomTabulations
DLI
Custom Tabluations
Metropolis Core Tables– Three levels of geography
CSD Between CT and CSD DA
– Available for 1996 and 2001 Canadian Heritage
Data : DLI TablesData : DLI Tables
DATA
PublicUse
MicrodataTables
DLI : Tables
Same as the tables from the Statistics Canada website that are sold ($), but put away your Visa or Mastercard. The DLI license covers the cost.
Tables at the DA-level of census geography
Some very large tables at DA-level that aren’t available from the STC website
Need Beyond 20/20 table browser
Data : DLI Public UseData : DLI Public UseMicrodata FilesMicrodata Files
DATA
PublicUse
MicrodataTables
DLI : Public Use Microdata
Anonymised microdata for three units of observation– Individuals
– Families
– Households The Individuals file is available; still
waiting on the Families and Households files
Post-censal : Ethnic Post-censal : Ethnic Diversity SurveyDiversity Survey
Post-Censal
EthnicDiversitySurvey
PUMF
RDC
EDS : Public Use EDS : Public Use Microdata FileMicrodata File
EDS Public Use Microdata
Anonymised microdata available with SPSS and SAS syntax files
355 variables and 41,705 cases (unweighted)
Available through DLI
EDS : Research Data EDS : Research Data Centres Centres
EDS Confiential File
Confidential file, also referred to as the analytic file
Over 1,000 variables 13 RDC’s across Canada Must apply on a project by project basis Approval involves two-stage process:
peer review and security clearance
Survey Objectives: to provide information on the ethnic & cultural
backgrounds of people in Canada and how these backgrounds related to their lives today
To better understand how Canadians of different ethnic backgrounds interpret and report their ethnicity
Target population: Population aged 15 and over living in private dwellings
in the 10 provinces, excluding Indian Reserves and Aboriginal
Ethnic Diversity SurveyEthnic Diversity Survey
Two-phase stratified design Phase I: 2001 long census questionnaires (one-in-five
households in Canada) Phase II: Selected a sample of respondents from the Census
according to specific characteristics
Sample selection: Divided the Census population into groups according to
the responses to the following three questions: Ethnic origin Birthplace of respondent Birthplace of parents
Total of 15 strata; random selection within each strata
EDS Sample design & EDS Sample design & selectionselection
57,000 persons selected to be interviewed (no proxy reporting) between April and August 2002
Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing, approximately 35 minute interviews
Interviewed in 9 different languages 42,500 people were interviewed
EDS InterviewsEDS Interviews
EDS Content Modules & ThemesEDS Content Modules & Themes
Entry Ethnic self-Definition Respondent & Family Background Knowledge & Use of Language Family Interaction Social Networks
EDS Content Modules & ThemesEDS Content Modules & Themes (continued)(continued)
Civic Participation Interaction with Society Attitudes Trust & Satisfaction Socio-economic activities Who answered 2001 Census questionnaire
Unpacking Ethnicity
Discrimination & Unfair
Treatment EDSEDS
Social Networks
Participation in Society
Transnationalism
Socio-economic Status
Social Capital
Transmission of Culture & Language
EDS Potential Research AreasEDS Potential Research Areas
Census of PopulationCensus of Population