1. Introduction to the Canadian Census of Population With Peter Peller Maps, Academic Data, Geographic Information Centre (MADGIC)

2. What is a Census? Survey that collects data from all members of a population in Canada the “de jure” method is used rather than the “de facto” Since 1941, sampling has been used – 2A Short Questionnaire – 2B Long Questionnaire

3. Purpose of the Census Governed by the Statistics Act Used to determine the number of seats in parliament Used to adjust federal electoral district boundaries to achieve equal representation Federal transfer payments and much more…

4. Historical Census Firsts 1666 – first census in New France 1851 – first decennial census 1871 – first census after Constitution Act 1906 – first census of province of Alberta 1956 – first national quinquennial census 2006 – first online questionnaire

5. Census Questions 1931 – questions on home appliances including radios 1941 – question on flush toilets & running water 1951 – question on wartime service 1976 – head of household definition changed 2001 – question on same-sex couples

6. Census Universes Population - individuals Families – Economic families & census families Households Dwellings - structures

7. Census Geography

8. Census Divisions & Subdivisions Province – Alberta Census Division – Division No. 6 Census Subdivision – Calgary Census Code = 4806016

9. Calgary CMA vs. Calgary CSD Calgary CMA contains 9 census subdivisions CMA population in 2006 is 1,079,310 Calgary CSD population in 2006 is 988,193

10. Calgary CMA Census Tracts vs. Dissemination Areas

11. Census Data Products Community Profiles Aboriginal Population Profile Cumulative Profile Topic-Based Tabulations/Special Interest Profiles Custom Tabulations – Calgary Community District Profiles (1991-2006) Public User Microdata File

12. Census Data Sources Statistics Canada census website E-STAT U of Toronto Census Analyzer PCensus LANDRU & SDA (for microdata) DLI ftp site (by request)