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Catalogue number :	97-554-XCB2006052
Release date :	May 1, 2008
Topic :	Housing and shelter costs
Data dimensions :	Geography (Geographic Index) Housing affordability (4) Presence of mortgage (3) Age groups of primary household maintainer (8) Condition of dwelling (4) Housing tenure (3) Household income groups (14) Owner's major payments (14)

Note

Note: Data Quality - Relationship of Census Income Estimates to the National Accounts and Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics

Census income estimates of aggregate income in 2005 were compared to similar personal income estimates from the national accounts. After adjustments to the personal income estimates for differences in concepts and coverage, the census estimate of aggregate income in 2005 from comparable sources was 1.2% lower than the national accounts estimate. As in the past, census estimates for some income components and for some provinces compared more favourably than for others.

Census estimates of aggregate wages and salaries, the largest component of income, were slightly higher (1.0%) than the national accounts estimates. This was partially offset by the difference (-7.8%) between the census estimates of aggregate self-employment income from both farm and non-farm self-employment and the adjusted national accounts figures. Overall, estimates of aggregate employment income or earnings were nearly identical (0.3% difference).

Census estimates of Old Age Security pensions and the Guaranteed Income Supplement were slightly lower (-1.4%), as they were for Canada/Quebec Pension Plan benefits (-0.9%), than adjusted national accounts estimates. Employment Insurance benefits reported in the census were smaller by 6.1%. Census estimates of aggregate child benefits were 2.0% higher than the adjusted national accounts estimates. Census estimates of other government transfer payments, which include such items as social welfare benefits, provincial income supplements to seniors, veterans' pensions and GST/HST/QST refunds, were significantly below (-39.2%) the estimates from the national accounts. Overall, census estimates of aggregate income from all government transfer payments were lower by 12.0%. The census estimate of aggregate investment income in 2005 was slightly lower (-2.7%) than the comparable national accounts estimate. This is a significant improvement when compared to previous census comparisons.

Census income statistics were also compared with similar statistics from the annual Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics (SLID). SLID estimates reflect adjustments made for population undercoverage, while census estimates do not include such an adjustment. This adjustment contributes to census estimates showing fewer income recipients (-2.1%) and earners (-1.4%) than SLID estimates. However, due to higher average amounts, census estimates of aggregate earnings are 2.8% higher than the SLID estimate, while the census estimate of aggregate total income of individuals is 2.3% higher. Most of the observed provincial differences were considered acceptable in the light of sampling errors in the Survey. The all-person low income prevalence rates for Canada (excluding the Territories) were almost identical in both sources for the before-tax measure at 15.3% and only slightly higher (0.6 percentage points) in census than SLID for the after-tax rate.

Note: Household universe

The household universe pertains to the person or the group of persons (other than temporary or foreign residents) who occupy a dwelling. Household variables are distinct from dwelling variables, in that the latter ones pertain to dwelling characteristics, not to persons occupying dwellings. For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

Note: Income suppression

Area suppression is the deletion of all characteristic data for geographic areas with populations below a specified size. Income distributions and related statistics are suppressed if the population in the area, excluding institutional residents, is less than 250 from either the 100% or the 20% database, or if the number of private households is less than 40 from the 20% database.

Tables with income, after-tax income or earnings distributions

Income, after-tax income and earnings distributions have been suppressed where the estimated total number of units (persons, families or households) in the reference year is less than 250. All suppressed cells and associated averages, medians and standard errors of average income, average after-tax income or average earnings have been replaced with zeroes or symbols.

In all cases, suppressed data are included in the appropriate higher aggregate subtotals and totals.

Tables with number and median or average income, after-tax income or earnings

Statistics have been suppressed if the estimated total number of persons (males, females or both sexes) with income, after-tax income or earnings in the reference year is less than 250 persons. All suppressed counts and associated averages and medians have been replaced by zeroes or symbols.

In all cases, suppressed data are included in the appropriate higher aggregate subtotals and totals.

Note: Non-permanent residents and the census universe

In the 2006 Census, non-permanent residents are defined as people from another country who, at the time of the census, held a Work or Study Permit, or who were refugee claimants, as well as family members living in Canada with them. In the 1991, 1996 and 2001 censuses, non-permanent residents also included persons who held a Minister's permit; this was discontinued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada prior to the 2006 Census.

From 1991 on, the Census of Population has enumerated both permanent and non-permanent residents of Canada. Prior to 1991, only permanent residents of Canada were included in the census. (The only exception to this occurred in 1941.) Non-permanent residents were considered foreign residents and were not enumerated.

Total population counts, as well as counts for all variables, are affected by this change in the census universe. Users should be especially careful when comparing data from 1991, 1996, 2001 or 2006 with data from previous censuses in geographic areas where there is a concentration of non-permanent residents.

Today in Canada, non-permanent residents make up a significant segment of the population, especially in several census metropolitan areas. Their presence can affect the demand for such government services as health care, schooling, employment programs and language training. The inclusion of non-permanent residents in the census facilitates comparisons with provincial and territorial statistics (marriages, divorces, births and deaths) which include this population. In addition, this inclusion of non-permanent residents brings Canadian practice closer to the United Nations (UN) recommendation that long-term residents (persons living in a country for one year or longer) be enumerated in the census.

Although every attempt has been made to enumerate non-permanent residents, factors such as language difficulties, the reluctance to complete a government form or to understand the need to participate may have affected the enumeration of this population.

For additional information, please refer to the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

For counts of the non-permanent resident population in 1991, 2001 and 2006, please refer to the 2006 Census table 97-557-XCB2006006.


Note: Population universe

The population universe of the 2006 Census includes the following groups:
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants with a usual place of residence in Canada;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants who are abroad, either on a military base or attached to a diplomatic mission;
- Canadian citizens (by birth or by naturalization) and landed immigrants at sea or in port aboard merchant vessels under Canadian registry;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who are claiming refugee status and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Study Permits and members of their families living with them;
- persons with a usual place of residence in Canada who hold Work Permits and members of their families living with them.

For census purposes, the last three groups in this list are referred to as 'non-permanent residents'. For further information, refer to the variable Immigration: Non-permanent resident found in the 2006 Census Dictionary, catalogue number 92-566-XWE or 92-566-XPE.

Data table

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Geography Geographic index Canada Newfoundland and Labrador / Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador St. John's Prince Edward Island / Île-du-Prince-Édouard Nova Scotia / Nouvelle-Écosse Halifax New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick Moncton Saint John Quebec / Québec Saguenay Québec Sherbrooke Trois-Rivières Montréal Ontario Ottawa - Gatineau Ottawa - Gatineau (Que. part - Partie Qc) Ottawa - Gatineau (Ont. part - Partie Ont.) Kingston Peterborough Oshawa Toronto Hamilton St. Catharines - Niagara Kitchener Brantford Guelph London Windsor Barrie Greater Sudbury / Grand Sudbury Thunder Bay Manitoba Winnipeg Saskatchewan Regina Saskatoon Alberta Calgary Edmonton British Columbia / Colombie-Britannique Kelowna Abbotsford Vancouver Victoria Yukon Territory / Territoire du Yukon Northwest Territories / Territoires du Nord-Ouest Nunavut

Housing affordability (4)^{Footnote 1} Total - Housing affordability Spending less than 30% of household income on housing costs Spending 30% or more of household income on housing costs Spending 30% to 99% of household income on housing costs

Presence of mortgage (3)^{Footnote 2} Total - Presence of mortgage With mortgage Without mortgage

Age groups of primary household maintainer (8)^{Footnote 3} Total - Age groups of primary household maintainer Under 25 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years and over

Condition of dwelling (4) Total - Condition of dwelling Regular maintenance only Minor repairs Major repairs

Housing tenure (3) Total - Housing tenure Part of a condominium Not part of a condominium

This table details household income groups , owner's major payments , housing affordability , presence of mortgage , age groups of primary household maintainer , condition of dwelling and housing tenure for the private households with household income greater than zero, in owner-occupied private non-farm, non-reserve dwellings in Regina

Household income groups (14)	Owner's major payments (14)
	Total - Owner's major paymentsFootnote 4	Less than $400	$400 to $599	$600 to $799	$800 to $999	$1,000 to $1,199	$1,200 to $1,399	$1,400 to $1,599	$1,600 to $1,799	$1,800 to $1,999	$2,000 to $2,499	$2,500 or more	Average owner's major payments $	Median owner's major payments $
Total - Household income groupsFootnote 5	55,925	6,830	13,830	7,570	7,250	7,715	5,135	3,120	1,840	1,025	900	710	896	791
Under $10,000	920	295	200	100	140	65	90	10	10	10	0	0	656	542
$10,000 to $19,999	2,080	660	685	310	195	100	60	25	0	10	0	20	600	472
$20,000 to $29,999	3,440	1,005	1,130	495	365	240	75	60	20	0	30	25	638	496
$30,000 to $39,999	5,160	1,105	1,420	1,000	805	435	165	100	40	25	20	35	703	608
$40,000 to $49,999	5,200	850	1,425	820	940	645	320	65	55	20	30	30	764	679
$50,000 to $59,999	5,380	640	1,375	750	985	790	405	175	125	40	30	55	843	771
$60,000 to $69,999	5,050	525	1,230	665	785	965	475	220	110	20	0	50	862	817
$70,000 to $79,999	4,915	450	1,165	535	665	970	495	325	175	50	35	40	924	892
$80,000 to $89,999	4,530	295	1,005	500	610	930	500	360	125	105	55	40	975	964
$90,000 to $99,999	3,920	305	830	355	565	720	565	320	135	80	45	0	957	980
$100,000 and over	15,320	700	3,355	2,030	1,200	1,855	1,980	1,455	1,040	665	635	400	1,100	1,040
Average household income $	82,347	52,881	75,593	83,921	75,346	84,187	93,720	103,445	114,011	121,211	137,679	149,000	N	N
Median household income $	71,402	43,621	65,570	64,242	61,572	76,071	89,531	96,728	109,230	120,269	121,829	120,341	N	N

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 97-554-XCB2006052.

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Related data

• 2006 Census analysis series:
  Changing Patterns in Canadian Homeownership and Shelter Costs, 2006 Census: Findings
• 2006 Census reference guides and technical reports:
  Housing and Dwelling Characteristics Reference Guide, 2006 Census