Link to StatsCan file: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/catalogue/92-179-X

Insolvency Statistics in Canada by Forward Sortation Area (FSA) A forward sortation area (FSA) is a way to designate a geographical unit based on the first three characters in a Canadian postal code. All postal codes that start with the same three characters—for example, K1A—are together considered an FSA. [Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada]

This table shows the 2021 population and dwelling counts for reported forward sortation areas.

The 2011 Census Forward Sortation Area (FSA) Boundary File depicts the boundaries of 1,621 forward sortation areas (identified by the first three characters of the postal code) derived from postal codesOM captured from the 2011 Census of Population questionnaires.Through analysis of the postal codesOM reported by census households, a single FSA was assigned to each dissemination block based on the most frequently reported FSA for the dissemination block. Unreported dissemination blocks were assigned an FSA based on proximity to reported dissemination blocks in the same province or territory or nearest Canada Post Corporation delivery installation.The 2011 Census FSA Boundary File provides a framework for mapping and spatial analysis. It is available in two types: cartographic and digital. The cartographic boundary file depicts the 2011 FSAs with the shoreline of the major land mass of Canada and its coastal islands. The digital boundary file depicts the full extent of the 2011 FSAs, including the coastal water area.

Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data present personal income tax data based on forward sortation areas. The statistics are compiled by province and territory, as well as for all of Canada. These data tables provide income statistics, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) statistics, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit statistics, Child Care Benefit (CCB) statistics by specific geographic area, income range, source of income, age and sex for the 2017 tax year. Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data are also published on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. Please consult the CRA website for an explanation of changes that have been incorporated to these tables. Note: Due to unforeseen problems with our source system, we are unable to publish any content relevant to “Table 4 ─ FSA, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax Credit Recipients ─ 2017 tax year”. Publication of the corresponding table will be updated once database issues are being resolved.

The Forward Sortation Area Boundary File depicts the boundaries of forward sortation areas (FSAs) derived from postal codes captured from federal census questionnaires. This is based on census dissemination areas. The file is periodically updated, following the federal census which is currently mandated every 5 years (2011, 2016, 2021...). More information is available at: Forward Sortation Area Boundary File

The Forward Sortation Area (FSA) boundary product represents the first three characters of a postal code. These digits in a postal code represent specific geographic service areas that are aligned to, and have nested within, the CanMap Local Delivery Units (LDU) polygons.

Source data refer to Statistics Canada, Standard Geographical Classification (SGC), 2001

Note: In 2012, there was a datum change from NAD83 to WGS84.

Aggregated census profile data at FSA level. Forward Sortation Area (FSA): The first three characters of a postal code. The average number of households that share the same FSA is 8,000, but the number can range from zero to more than 60,000 households.

Data Custodian: Engineering – GeomaticsData Currency Comments: The files were posted on September 6, 2018 and will be updated as required.Dataset Description: The files represent FSA polygons within the City limits. The information provided is the first 3 digits of the postal code known as the FSA.Data Accuracy Comments: This information is based on research done by the Geomatics Division.

Forward Sortation Areas (FSA) represent specific geographic service areas pertaining to the first three characters of a postal code.

Additional tables and supporting documentation are available in the Data Dictionary and User Manual.

The 2001 Census Forward Sortation Area (FSA) Boundary File contains the boundaries of 1,577 forward sortation areas (the first three characters of a postal code) derived from postal codes captured from the 2001 Census of Population questionnaires. Through analysis of the postal codes reported by Census households, a single Forward Sortation Area was assigned to each reported block based on the most frequently reported Forward Sortation Area for the block. Unreported blocks were assigned a Forward Sortation Area based on proximity to reported blocks in the same province or territory. The product consists of two separate layers: a boundary file whose extents are those of the National Geographic Base, and a cartographic boundary file which incorporates hydrography (the shoreline around Canada) with the Forward Sortation Area boundaries. The co-ordinates are in latitude/longitude and are based on the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83).

IMPORTANT NOTICE This item has moved to a new organization and entered Mature Support on February 3rd, 2025. This item is scheduled to be Retired and removed from ArcGIS Online on July 30th, 2025. We encourage you to switch to using the item on the new organization as soon as possible to avoid any disruptions within your workflows. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment below or email our Living Atlas Curator (livingatlascurator@esri.ca) The new version of this item can be found here The 2011 Census Forward Sortation Area (FSA) Boundary File depicts the boundaries of 1,621 forward sortation areas (identified by the first three characters of the postal code) derived from postal codesOM captured from the 2011 Census of Population questionnaires.Through analysis of the postal codesOM reported by census households, a single FSA was assigned to each dissemination block based on the most frequently reported FSA for the dissemination block. Unreported dissemination blocks were assigned an FSA based on proximity to reported dissemination blocks in the same province or territory or nearest Canada Post Corporation delivery installation.The 2011 Census FSA Boundary File provides a framework for mapping and spatial analysis. It is available in two types: cartographic and digital. The cartographic boundary file depicts the 2011 FSAs with the shoreline of the major land mass of Canada and its coastal islands. The digital boundary file depicts the full extent of the 2011 FSAs, including the coastal water area.

2016 Census - Boundary files - Forward Sortation Areas (FSA) CanadaDownloaded from Statistics Canada: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/geo/bound-limit/bound-limit-2016-eng.cfm

Data on marital status, age group and gender for the population aged 15 and over, Canada, forward sortation areas, 2021 Census.

Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data present personal income tax data based on forward sortation areas (FSA). The statistics are compiled by province and territory, as well as for all of Canada. These tables provide income, taxation and benefit statistics by FSA, income level, age and sex for the 2021 tax year.

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Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data present personal income tax data based on forward sortation areas. The statistics are compiled by province and territory, as well as for all of Canada. These data tables provide income statistics, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) statistics, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit statistics, Child Care Benefit (CCB) statistics by specific geographic area, income range, source of income, age and sex for the 2020 tax year. Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data are also published on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. Please consult the CRA website for an explanation of changes that have been incorporated to these tables.

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Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data present personal income tax data based on forward sortation areas. The statistics are compiled by province and territory, as well as for all of Canada. These data tables provide income statistics, Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) statistics, Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) credit statistics, Child Care Benefit (CCB) statistics by specific geographic area, income range, source of income, age and sex for the 2015 tax year. Individual Tax Statistics by Forward Sortation Area data are also published on the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website. Please consult the CRA website for an explanation of changes that have been incorporated to these tables.

Insolvency Statistics in Canada by Forward Sortation Area (FSA) A forward sortation area (FSA) is a way to designate a geographical unit based on the first three characters in a Canadian postal code. All postal codes that start with the same three characters—for example, K1A—are together considered an FSA. [Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada]