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Classification of place of birth
This classification was approved as a departmental standard on September 20, 2010.
1
Born in Canada
This category includes persons who were born in Canada.
2
Born outside Canada
This category includes persons who were born outside Canada.
Usage
"Born in Canada" may be further sub-classified using the Standard Geographic Classification (SGC).
"Born outside Canada" may be further sub-classified using the Standard Classification of Countries and Areas of Interest (SCCAI). When using the SCCAI for this sub-classification, the class "Canada" should not be used.
