Data on religion by gender and age for the population in private households in Canada, provinces and territories.

This table contains 21 series, with data for years 1871 - 1971 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Unit of measure (1 items: Persons ...) Geography (1 items: Canada ...) Religious denominations (21 items: Total religious denominations; Baptist; Congregationalist; Anglican ...).

Data tables on the social and economic conditions in Pre-Confederation Canada from the first census in 1665 to Confederation in 1867. This dataset is one of three that cover the history of the censuses in Quebec. These tables cover Lower Canada 1825-1861. For census data for the years 1765-1790, see the Province of Quebec dataset; for census data for the years 1676-1754, see the New France dataset. The tables were transcribed from the fourth volume of the 1871 Census of Canada: Reprint of the Censuses of Canada, 1665-1871, available online from Statistics Canada, Canadiana, Government of Canada Publications, and the Internet Archive. Note on terminology: Due to the nature of some of the data sources, terminology may include language that is problematic and/or offensive to researchers. Certain vocabulary used to refer to racial, ethnic, religious and cultural groups is specific to the time period when the data were collected. When exploring or using these data do so in the context of historical thinking concepts – analyzing not only the content but asking questions of who shaped the content and why.

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The 1881 Canadian census database is a 100% sample of the 1881 Canadian census, including 4.3 million cases. Since this database covers the entire enumerated Canadian population in 1881, it is one of our most important resources for the study of social and economic organization during Canada 's formative period.

This ZIP file contains an IVT file.

1871 Canada Census contains records from St Jean, Lotbinière, Quebec, Canada by District Number: 155; Subdistrict: a; Division: 02; Religion: Catholic; Occupation: Cultivateur; Family Number: 52 Year: 1871; Census Place: St Jean, Lotbinière, Quebec; Roll: C-10352; Page: 16; Family No: 52 - .

This dataset covers ballots spanning January-December 1995. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 001 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, Jean Chretien, the state of the economy, and the standard of living in Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as support for the separation of Quebec from Canada, and regional trade. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; election; Jean Chretien; regional trade; standard of living; Quebec separation; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 002 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, Jean Chretien, economic priorities, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Major League Baseball strike, medical rights, the National Hockey League, and neighbourhood safety. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; election; Jean Chretien; sports; NAFTA; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 003 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, religion, ethical standards of certain professions, and the Federal Government's budget announcement. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the belief in hell and the devil, the influence of religion on Canadian life, satisfaction with the direction of the country, and the Bible. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: religion; election; Jean Chretien; ethical standards; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 004 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, Jean Chretien, respect for public institutions, support for the mentally disabled, and opinion of the Spanish/coastguard dispute. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the best Prime Minister for Canada, smoking, and drinking habits. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: public institutions; election; Jean Chretien; mentally disabled; Spanish/coastguard dispute; political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 005 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, the state of economy, criminal activity, and immigration and refugees issues. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the possibility of a merger between the Progressive Conservative Party and The Reform Party, the treatment of criminals by Canadian institutions, the O.J. Simpson trial, and the trial of Paul Bernardo. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: criminal activity; economy; immigration; refugees; conservative political parties merger; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 006 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, the state of economy, hunger in Canada, and gun laws. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of the federal Liberal Party of Canada, and Canada's peacekeeping role in the world. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; hunger; peacekeeping; Liberal Party of Canada; gun laws; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 007 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, and business conditions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, mercy killing, and Quebec separation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: business conditions; mercy killing; Jean Chretien; Quebec; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 008 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly economic, political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, job security, the GST, and abortion. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, the United Nations, and a 'flat rate' tax structure for Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: economy; taxes; abortion; job security; United Nations; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 009 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, health care, education, and Canada's peacekeeping role. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, government funding of public schools, and satisfaction with the direction of Canada . The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: education; health care; election; peacekeeping; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 010 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, the Quebec referendum, doctor's fees, and the new leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP). There are also questions on other topics of interest such as approval of Jean Chretien, the Government's treatment of Native Indians, and the $2 bill vs. the $2 coin. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Quebec separation; health care costs; election; NDP leader; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 011 - November This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, the economy, Quebec separation, and federal politicians. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the separation of federal and provincial powers, the most important problem facing Canada, and opinions of Canada. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; Quebec separation; federal politicians; election; separation of constitutional powers; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 012 - December This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the past election, the economy, health care in Canada, and peacekeeping. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as personal finances, approval of the federal Liberal Government, and constitutional amendments. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: the economy; constitution; Jean Chretien; Liberal Party of Canada; health care; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included.

The 1991 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) on Families contains data based on a sample of families and nonfamily persons, representing approximately 3% of all those enumerated in the 1991 Census. Data are presented on family composition and structure. Demographic, social, cultural and economic information is provided for families, their members and for non-family person.

This dataset covers ballots 396-407 spanning January-December 1977. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 396 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Federal budget and other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as who should pay for child care; pollution and inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: a balanced Federal budget; changing the standard of living; the dangers of pollution; giving workers the right to strike; whether or not the government should pay for child care; the government's handing of the economy; the growing Separatist movement; interest in politics; the opinions about Rene Levesque; pollution in the community; the seriousness of pollution; and the success of fighting inflation. Basic demographic variables are also included. 397 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. Topics of interest include: whether the U.S. and Canada have succeeded in clearing the Great Lakes of pollution; political refugee centres; relaxing requirements for the entry of political refugees; gun permits; community council spending; the political engagement of unions; Trudeau or Clark for prime minister; secession of Quebec; sharing of power between the federal government and the provinces; and voting behavior. Basic demographic variables are also included. 398 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation; rising prices and whether or not there should be smoking in restaurants. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: the government's anti-inflation program; increasing racial intolerance; knowing the horoscope signs; the minimum amount of income a family needs; problems facing Canada; reading astrology columns; reasons for increasing racial intolerance; rising prices; smoking in restaurants; the successfulness of family life; taxing church property; and the treatment of criminals by the courts. Basic demographic variables are also included. 399 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Federal budget and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the effect of T.V violence; divorce and business conditions. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the business conditions in the community; continuing anti-inflation controls; dividing assets equally in a divorce; the effects of the Federal budget on family finances; the effect of T.V. on children's aggression levels; favouring Quebec Separation; how interesting a respondents job is; making marijuana illegal; and whether or not wages are rising as the standard of living does. Basic demographic variables are also included. 400 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on various political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the impact of organized religion; homosexual rights and the Queen's visit. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: attending church; deposits on drinking bottles/cans; the difficulty of filling out tax returns; Ed Broadbent's impact on the NDP; improving English-French relations; handling unemployment; the impact of organized religion on life; Joe Clark's impact on the PC party; learning French in schools; opinions about Trudeau as a member of the Liberal party; protecting homosexual rights; the possibility of the Queen extending her visit; and vacation plans. Basic demographic variables are also included. 401 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on various political and other current issues. Topics of interest include: opinion of the federal government and their handling of price and wage control, national unity, pensions, cost of living; onion of the Prime Minister; whether prices or income will rise more; food spending; human rights, i.e. freedom of speech and religion, freedom from fear or want; political leanings, the best and worst thing about living in Canada; union membership; the most important problem facing the country; the development of a Mackenzie Valley gas pipeline; increase in oil prices; increasing gas shipments to the U.S.; and voting behavior. Basic demographic variables are also included. 402 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions the possibility of Quebec separation, as well as other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the effects of smoking, inflation and whether or not to give work to strangers. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canadians buying control of U.S. firms; confidence in United States problem solving; controlling price and income; the effects of smoking on health; giving provinces more power; giving Quebec more power; giving work to strangers; inflation caused by not having wage controls; opinions about capital punishment; plans to quit smoking; the preferred anti-inflation policy; smoking in the last week; supporting Quebec separation; unemployment caused by not having wage controls; and U.S. investments in Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included. 403 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the federal governments rights with information, unions, elections, government employees and homosexuals. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: crime; extramarital sex; homosexual relations; ideal number of children in families; metric system; faith healing; family; unions; government influence on Canadians lives; elections; government employees versus private sector employees. Basic demographic variables are also included. 404 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on mostly social issues. The questions ask opinions about the declining Canadian dollar and the issue of striking within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the economic conditions, changes in peace of mind and the influence on religion on every day life. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and political variables. Topics of interest include: the biggest threat to Canada; the causes of the declining Canadian dollar; changes in peace of mind; the degree of difficulty with metric conversions; economic conditions; the effect of the declining Canadian dollar; energy situations in the future; essential workers striking; giving workers the right to strike; improving happiness; improving honesty; improving morals; the influence of religion on life; and the value of services provided. Basic demographic variables are also included. 405 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the upcoming election and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as self-protective laws, unemployment levels and nuclear power stations. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the amount of unemployment benefits; banning public opinion polls before elections; biased news reporting; the big issues in the next election; Canada becoming a Republic; causes of unemployment; common worries; the government guaranteeing jobs; high school emphasis on basic subjects; increasing nuclear generation; job security; making binding arbitration mandatory; the most accurate media new report; opening a nuclear power station in the community; opinions of self-protective laws; predicted unemployment levels; and the right to French or English education. Basic demographic variables are also included. 406 - November This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and other important political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as airline boycotts; national unity and reasons for inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic and social variables. Topics of interest include: the airline boycott of certain countries; the approval of compulsory retirement; approval of Ed Broadbent as the N.D.P. leader; the approval of Joe Clark as the leader of the Opposition; the approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; Bill 101

The 1991 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) on Households and Housing contains data based on a 3% sample of the population enumerated in the 1991 Census. It provides information on the demographic, social and economic characteristics of the Canadian population.

This dataset covers ballots 001-12, spanning January-December 1990. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 001-2 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Canadian NATO troops, the possibility of an additional sales tax, reading the newspaper, the successor to John Turner, the Cold War, and the most important problem facing Canada. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as who is doing more for world peace, impression of Joe Clark, John Crosbie, Don Mazankowski, Barbara McDougall, Micheal Wilson, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Canadian NATO troops; sales taxes; newspapers; Cold War; most important problem facing Canada; world peace; successor of John Turner; impression of Joe Clark; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 002-1 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the influence of movies on youth, the economy, prospects for the next Liberal party leader, stress, USA Cruise Missile Testing in the Canadian North, and tax cuts vs. new government services. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as familiarity with the Meech Lake Accord, who is the Prime Minister of Canada, who is the President of the U.S., NDP leader, External Affairs Minister, the Free Trade Agreement, social programs such as family allowance, Quebec, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: movies and youth; economy; Liberal leadership; stress; Meech Lake Accord; USA Cruise Missile Testing; Free Trade Agreement; Quebec; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 003-1 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on discipline in the home, the federal budget, prospects for the next Liberal party leader, Toronto hosting the 1996 Summer Olympics, education for disabled children and youth, and privatization of industry. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as familiarity with the Meech Lake Accord, Canadian ownership of banks, U.S. Capital Investment in Canada, drinking habits, the likelihood of nuclear war, hockey, Quebec, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: discipline in the home; the federal budget; Liberal leadership; Meech Lake Accord; privatization of industry; Canadian ownership of banks; education for the disabled; 1996 Summer Olympics; U.S Capital Investment in Canada; drinking habits; nuclear war; hockey; Quebec; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 004-1 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the environment, specifically about acid rain, dangers of pollution, prospects for the next Liberal party leader, success of bilingualism, Brian Mulroney, and Audrey McLaughlin. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as familiarity and opinion of the Meech Lake Accord, energy preferences, hunger, nuclear power, the right to protest on Parliament Hill, Quebec separation, RCMP Officers wearing head Turbans, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: environment; customs declaration; acid rain; pollution; Liberal leadership; Meech Lake Accord; Quebec separation; hunger; nuclear power; energy preference; protests; bilingualism; Brian Mulroney; Audrey McLaughlin; RCMP Officers wearing head Turbans; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 005-1 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the Meech Lake Accord, Quebec separation and sovereignty association, prospects for the next Liberal party leader, the North American Free Trade Agreement, public opinion polling, and confidence in various different public institutions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as church attendance, smoking habits, whether or not the Senate should block the GST bill, becoming a part of the United States, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Meech Lake Accord; Quebec separation; sovereignty association; Liberal leadership; NAFTA; public opinion polling; confidence in public institutions; church attendance; smoking habits; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 006-1 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the Meech Lake Accord, Quebec separation, government, prospects for the next Liberal party leader, free trade, the environment, and satisfaction with various different public services. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as abortion, allowing Catholic priests to marry, senate reforms, Robert Bourassa, Jean Chretien, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Meech Lake Accord; Quebec separation; satisfaction with public services; abortion; day care; Brian Mulroney; Liberal leadership; free trade; inflation; Jean Chretien; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 006-2 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on the Meech Lake Accord, Quebec separation, and satisfaction with the direction of the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Meech Lake Accord; Quebec separation; satisfaction with direction of the Canada; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 007-2 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on Quebec separation, the economy, religion, and satisfaction with various different public services. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as AIDS, sovereignty-association, birth control, Sunday shopping, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Quebec separation; satisfaction with public services; AIDS; the economy; religion; birth control; Sunday shopping; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 008-2 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on marriage, the economy, mercy killing, the death penalty, and respect/confidence in various different companies/institutions. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the Government's treatment of Native Indians, the Oka crisis, national unity, job access, provincial equalization, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: Treatment of Native Indians; confidence in companies/institutions; the economy; national unity; province of childhood; government; death penalty; Jean Chretien; hours/week spent watching TV and Reading; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 009-2 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on immigration policy, education, free trade, abortion, and Major League Baseball. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as U.S. influence on Canada, work and employment, United Nations, Canadian Forces, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographic, political and social variables. Topics of interest include: immigration policy; abortion; baseball; U.S. influence on Canada; work; education; free trade; USSR's power; and political party preference. Basic demographic variables are also included. 010-2 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions on senate reform, Halloween, political leaders, the Government Sales Tax (G.S.T), and issues in Ontario. There are also questions on other topics of interest such as the best thing about living in Canada, government, whether or not Canada should withdrawal its troops from Europe, and questions related to political party preference. The respondents were also asked questions so that

The 1991 Census Public Use Microdata File (PUMF) on Individuals contains data based on a 3% sample of the population enumerated in the census. It provides information on the demographic, social and economic characteristics of the Canadian population.