Student worksheet

Prepare a map on rent and owner's major payments using E-STAT.

Finding the right table using Search Censuses

1. From the E-STAT sidebar select Search Censuses.
2. Under Select a Census, select 2006 Census (the default selection) and click the Go! Button.
3. Under 2006 Census, select 2006 Census of Population (Provinces, Census Divisions, Municipalities) and click the Go! button.
4. Under Profile selection, select 2006 Cumulative Profile and click the Go! button.

Geography and characteristics selection

1. Under Step 1: Select a geographic region: select 2006 – Provinces and Territories in Canada
2. Under Step 2: Select one or more characteristics: select Average gross rent $, number of non-farm, non-reserve private dwellings occupied by usual residents
3. Under Screen output – Map click on the Map icon to generate a map.
   
   

1. What are some of the possible reasons for the major fluctuations in rent across Canada?
   
   

1. What are some of the reasons for the fluctuations in owner's major payments across the country?

   You will even find major fluctuations in rent and owner's major payments within a province. To complete the following questions, you will have to select a different geographical level and new characteristics. The instructions below should help.

   Selecting new geography

1. Return to the geography selection menu Under Step 1: Select a geographic region.
2. Select a census subdivision of your own area.