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Data Dictionary: Canadian Census 2011
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Data Source: Statistics Canada
Universe: Population 15 Years and over
Relevant Documentation:
Excerpt from: Social Explorer; Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 99-000-X2011001 National Household Survey
  Statistics Canada - Catalogue no. 99-000-X2011001 National Household Survey -> Chapter 7. Income and Housing -> 7.1. Income -> Earnings or employment income
Earnings or employment income
Part A - Short definition
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Total wages and salaries and net income from self-employment.
Part B - Detailed definition
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Refers to total income received by persons aged 15 years and over during calendar year 2010 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income.

Additional Information
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Reported in: 2011

Reported for: Population aged 15 years and over in private households

Question no.: Derived variable: Questions 54 and 55(a), (b) and (c)

Responses: Positive or negative dollar value or nil

Remarks: See 'Remarks' under Total income.

See also the detailed definitions for each of the components.