Population by selected ethnic origins, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

Definitions

Ethnic Origin: Refers to the ethnic or cultural group(s) to which the respondent’s ancestors belong. An ancestor is someone from whom a person is descended and is usually more distant than a grandparent. Ancestry should not be confused with citizenship or nationality.

Notes

1. Includes respondents who reported one ethnic origin only.

2. There are different ways to define the Aboriginal population in Canada. The data shown here are for persons who reported Aboriginal ethnic origin/ancestry (North American Indian, Métis or Inuit). The 1996 Census also provides information on persons who self-identified with an Aboriginal group. Depending on the application, data on either identity or ethnic origin/ancestry may be appropriate for defining the Aboriginal population. For more information, please contact your local Statistics Canada regional office.

3. Caution should be used in comparing data for "Canadian" ethnic origin between the 1991 and 1996 Censuses. For information click here.

4. Includes respondents who reported one of the following origins: American, Australian, New Zealander or Québécois.

5. Includes respondents who reported more than one ethnic origin.

6. Includes respondents who reported two or more of the following origins: English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh or British not included elsewhere.

7. "Other" includes respondents who reported any origin other than a British Isles origin, French origin or Canadian.

8. Includes respondents who reported French and Acadian.

9. Includes respondents who reported two or more origins other than British Isles origins, French origins or Canadian.