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Experienced labour force 15 years and over by occupation (Census 1991 to 2006)
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| Definitions and notes | 1991 | 1996 | 2001 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| number | ||||
| All occupations | 14,220,235 | 14,317,545 | 15,576,565 | 16,861,185 |
| Management occupations | 1,383,410 | 1,289,125 | 1,620,900 | 1,631,730 |
| Business, finance and administrative occupations | 2,727,160 | 2,718,250 | 2,768,375 | 3,025,425 |
| Natural and applied sciences and related occupations | 669,970 | 712,495 | 1,003,810 | 1,108,050 |
| Health occupations | 703,930 | 719,450 | 812,200 | 950,360 |
| Occupations in social science, education, government service and religion | 917,835 | 975,385 | 1,068,810 | 1,414,325 |
| Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport | 337,355 | 386,315 | 435,680 | 502,195 |
| Sales and service occupations | 3,476,380 | 3,724,430 | 3,813,750 | 4,037,720 |
| Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations | 2,199,375 | 2,018,355 | 2,193,090 | 2,550,295 |
| Occupations unique to primary industry | 734,515 | 680,685 | 667,550 | 648,310 |
| Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities | 1,070,300 | 1,093,045 | 1,192,395 | 992,765 |
| Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population. Last modified: 2008-10-03. | ||||
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