Households and Housing File (Flat ASCII File), 2001 Census (Public Use Microdata Files)

Description: This file provides data on households and housing.
The 2001 Census Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) contain samples of anonymous responses to the 2001 Census questionnaire. The files have been carefully scrutinized to ensure the complete confidentiality of the individual responses. Three files are available: the Individuals File, the Families File, and the Households and Housing File.
Microdata files are unique among census products in that they give users access to non-aggregated data. The user can group and manipulate these variables to suit data and research requirements. Tabulations excluded from other census products can be created or relationships between variables can be analysed using different statistical tests. These files provide quick access to a comprehensive social and economic database about Canada and its people.
Most of the census subject matter is included in the microdata files. For the anonymity of respondents, geographic identifiers have been restricted to provinces, territories and large metropolitan areas.

Note:
This product will be released in 2 phases, Phase 1 (release May 17, 2006) and Phase 2 (released June 30, 2006).
Phase 1 will contain the following:
(1) the data file
(2) portions of the user documentation
(3) the SAS and SPSS code.

Phase 2 will contain the COMPLETE product, including the following additional information:
(1) conversion factors
(2) tools used to measure the quality
(3) a users' guide which provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the Quality application.

Clients who have purchased Phase 1 of this product will automatically receive Phase 2, the complete product.

Frequency: Every 5 years