Sources of income of adults with and without disabilities by age group and sex, Canada, provinces and territories, occasional (number unless otherwise noted).

Abstract

Objectives: The main objective of the survey is to provide information about Canadian adults whose daily activities are limited because of a long-term condition or health-related problem. This information will be used to plan and evaluate services, programs and policies for adults with disabilities to help enable their full participation in Canadian society. Information from the CSD will be used by all levels of government, as well as associations for persons with disabilities and researchers working in the field of disability. Data may be used to plan and evaluate policies and programs for Canadian adults with disabilities to help enable their full participation in society. In particular, information on adults with disabilities is essential for the effective development and operation of the Employment Equity Program. Data on disability are also used to fulfil Canada's international agreement relating to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Reference Period: 2013-01-13

Periodicity of Data Collection: Quinquennial

Geographic coverage

Whole country

Analysis unit

Individuals

Universe

Population groups: 15 years and over

Total population covered: All

Economic activities: All economic activities

Sectors covered: All sectors

Labor force status: Employed persons, unemployed persons, persons outside labour force

Status in Employment: Employees, employers, own-account workers, contributing family workers, members of producers' cooperatives

Establishments: NR

Other limitations: Survey covers all age groups 15 years and over, the employment statistics cover only those aged 15 to 64

Classifications: Sex, age, level of education, other personal characteristics, type of living arrangements, status in employment, occupation (classification system: NOC), economic activity (classification system: NAICS), type of disability

Cross-classification: Na

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Frequency of data collection

Periodicity of Data collection: Quinquennial

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