Directory: census2001/individual_2nd_revision

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Note: This file was revised April 24, 2006 to correct errors in the data. See
errata-revision2-20040426.doc for details.


Summary:
Individuals File (Flat ASCII File), 2001 Census (public use microdata files)
This file provides data on the characteristics of the population. 
The 2001 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) contain samples
of anonymous responses to the 2001 Census questionnaire. The files 
have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality 
of the individual responses. Three files are available: 
the Individuals File, the Families File, and the Households and Housing File. 

Microdata files are unique among census products in that they give 
users access to non-aggregated data. The user can group and manipulate 
these variables to suit data and research requirements. Tabulations 
excluded from other census products can be created or relationships 
between variables can be analysed using different statistical tests. 
These files provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic 
database about Canada and its people. 

Most of the census subject matter is included in the microdata files. 
For the anonymity of respondents, geographic identifiers have been 
restricted to provinces, territories and large metropolitan areas. 


Revised files downloaded:
June 28, 2006

Original download date:
February 9, 2005
WS.