Census of Population

Age at immigration of immigrant, number

Age at immigration refers to the age at which an immigrant first obtained landed immigrant or permanent resident status.

Immigrant refers to a person who is, or who has ever been, a landed immigrant or permanent resident. Such a person has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Immigrants who have obtained Canadian citizenship by naturalization are included in this group.

The data for this variable are reported using the following measurements:

• 'Age' is expressed in individual years of age ranging from 0 (less than one year) to the maximum number on the file.