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Experienced labour force 15 years and over by industry, by provinces and territories (2001 Census)

  2001
 Definitions and notes Canada Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick
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Total labour force 15,872,070 241,500 73,635 451,375 371,805
All industries 15,576,565 232,265 72,930 442,425 365,040
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 567,660 15,515 9,450 22,910 20,400
Mining and oil and gas extraction 169,970 4,935 210 3,370 3,240
Utilities 118,790 2,185 220 2,725 3,775
Construction 879,245 15,035 5,270 26,755 23,320
Manufacturing 2,174,285 23,985 7,755 44,200 45,865
Wholesale trade 686,530 7,180 2,180 16,435 12,665
Retail trade 1,754,885 29,375 7,800 54,650 40,955
Transportation and warehousing 774,220 11,515 2,415 20,070 20,020
Information and cultural industries 417,285 4,715 1,285 10,640 7,190
Finance and insurance 635,630 4,725 1,350 13,935 10,875
Real estate and rental and leasing 259,360 2,360 685 6,680 3,920
Professional, scientific and technical services 982,300 7,565 2,290 18,850 12,880
Management of companies and enterprises 15,320 145 40 315 170
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 605,910 6,650 2,215 20,400 17,170
Educational services 1,021,020 16,700 4,335 31,655 24,075
Health care and social assistance 1,511,360 28,625 7,480 49,040 40,340
Arts, entertainment and recreation 303,860 3,245 1,640 8,120 5,805
Accommodation and food services 1,046,045 14,370 5,525 31,955 24,230
Other services (except public administration) 748,395 13,070 3,740 21,890 19,630
Public administration 904,485 20,370 7,055 37,825 28,510
Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population.
Last modified: 2004-09-01.

For more statistical information, consult 2001 Census.

For more information on the concepts, methods and quality of the data contained in this table, consult the Statistical data documentation.



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