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Boundary Files_ Reference Guide - 2016 Census
Resource ID
bfef5dbe-173d-11ed-b520-0242ac13000b
Title
Boundary Files_ Reference Guide - 2016 Census
Date
Aug. 8, 2022, 5:15 p.m., Publication
Abstract
This reference guide does not provide details on specific software packages that are available for use with the2016 Census Boundary Files. Users are advised to contact the appropriate software vendor for information.This data product is provided ‘as-is,’ and Statistics Canada makes no warranty, either express or implied,including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no event willStatistics Canada be liable for any direct, special, indirect, consequential or other damages, however caused.
Edition
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Responsible
StatsCan
Point of Contact
infostats@statcan.gc.ca
Purpose
This reference guide is intended for users of the 2016 Census Boundary Files. The guide provides an overview of the files, the general methodology used to create them, and important technical information for users.
Maintenance Frequency
unknown
Type
vector
Restrictions
government has granted exclusive right to make, sell, use or license an invention or discovery
Please see, https://open.canada.ca/en/open-government-licence-canada 
License
Open Government Licence 2.0 - Canada
Language
eng
Temporal Extent
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Supplemental Information
StatsCan source: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2011/geo/bound-limit/bound-limit-2016-eng.cfm/ The 2016 Census Boundary Files depict boundaries of standard geographic areas established for the purpose of disseminating census data. See Figure 1.1 Hierarchy of standard geographic areas for dissemination, 2016 Census (http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2016/ref/dict/figures/f1_1-eng.cfm) from the Dictionary, Census of Population, 2016.
Data Quality
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Extent
  • x0: 3306575.8200000003
  • x1: 9399500.0
  • y0: 260000.0
  • y1: 6302609.577145003
Spatial Reference System Identifier
4326
Keywords
no keywords
Category
Inland Waters
Regions
Canada