Centarians: Fast Fact
The 2011 Census counted 5,825 people aged 100 years and older, up from 4,635 in 2006 and 3,795 in 2001.
Source: 2011 Census: Age and Sex, Statistics Canada
The 2011 Census counted 5,825 people aged 100 years and older, up from 4,635 in 2006 and 3,795 in 2001.
Source: 2011 Census: Age and Sex, Statistics Canada
The population of children aged 4 and under increased 11.0% between 2006 and 2011. This was the highest growth rate for this age group since the baby boom. Source: 2011 Census: Age and sex, Statistics Canada
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As of 2011, small businesses employed approximately five million individuals in Canada, or 48 percent of the total labour force in the private sector.
--Government of Canada, July 2012
In 2007 just under 3.1 million Canadians provided informal care to home care recipients. However, as families decrease in size and become more geographically divided, the demand for home and community care organizations is likely to rise. Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care. (2012, May). Home and Community Care in Canada
In 2010, nearly three-quarters of the population over 65 years old had at least one chronic condition. Many of these conditions require home and community care supports. Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care. (2012, May) Home and Community Care in Canada
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From the position of career seekers, this resource page is for individuals that are interested in knowing about the different sectors in the US nonprofit industry and networking opportunities with nonprofit organizations.
Survey of Household Spending - Statistics Canada
Raw data in table form from the Survey of Household Spending (SHS). This general resource provides information on household spending by demographics. Report includes detailed information on Canadian spending patterns, household equipment, and housing conditions. Also includes the ability to view data from British Columbia only; click on "Add/Remove Data".
This links to the DSP page for reports. Reports can also be found here: http://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/363323/publication.html