Within the family universe, two definitions of families exist: census family and economic family (see Figures 1.2 and 1.3). The related variables provide characteristics of families and of individuals in private households.

Figure 1.2 2011 Census and economic family universes and subuniverses



Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 2011.

Figure 1.3 Economic and census family membership and family status



Source: Statistics Canada, National Household Survey, 2011.