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Notes:
The Labour Force Survey covers the Off-reserve, civilian non-institutional population of Canada.
Labour characteristics of the On-reserve Aboriginal population are available only from the Census
of Canada, carried out at 5-year intervals. See BC STATS Aboriginal Statistical Profiles at
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/cen01/abor/ap_main.asp
The Labour Force Survey is a sample survey and estimates are subject to both sampling and
non-sampling errors. See Statistics Canada's Guide to the Labour Force Survey at
http://www.statcan.ca/english/freepub/71-543-GIE/71-543-GIE2006001.pdf
Aboriginal identity: Persons who reported identifying with at least one Aboriginal group,
i.e. North American Indian, Métis or Inuit. This is based on the individual's own perception
of his/her Aboriginal identity, similar to the concept used with the Census.
Goods-producing industries (or goods sector, or goods industries): Includes agriculture;
forestry, fishing, mining, and oil and gas extraction; utilities (electric power, gas and water);
construction; and manufacturing.
Service-producing industries (or service sector or service industries): Includes trade;
transportation and warehousing; finance, insurance, real estate and leasing; professional,
scientific and technical services; management, administrative and other support; educational
services; health care and social assistance; information, culture and recreation; accommodation
and food services; other services; and public administration.
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey
Prepared by BC Stats
British Columbia's Aboriginal people are a diverse population, spread across the province,
with many interests and issues. Current labour characteristics for the off-reserve population
are now available for the first time ever between Census years. Sub-provincial profiles
provide comparisons of on- and off-reserve populations. Articles and other resources address
topical issues by BC Stats staff as well as providing simple population counts for many geographic
areas. Links will take you to other useful sites for Aboriginal information.
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