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Changes in the socioeconomic situation of Canada’s Black population, 2001 to 2016

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This study published by Statistics Canada presents disaggregated data and information on Canada’s Black population.

Study focus

Drawing on census data from 2001, 2006 and 2016, as well the 2011 National Household Survey, this study presents the diversity of socioeconomic conditions experienced within Canada’s Black population. It makes comparisons to the rest of Canada’s working-age population by sex, generational status and place of origin.

The study explored three main questions:

  1. How has the demographic and socioeconomic situation changed for Canada’s Black population, in comparison to other Canadian populations, between 2001 and 2016?
  2. What different trends can be seen between the subgroups within Canada’s Black population?
  3. What connections can be drawn between the current situation of Black adults (education and labour market) and past childhood situations (family and socioeconomic conditions)?

The study concluded that Black Canadians experience multiple challenges related to employment, income and poverty.

Effort to invest in disaggregated data

This study is part of a larger effort from Statistics Canada to invest in disaggregated data and support understanding of the characteristics, experiences and diversity within specific populations.

Other products that specifically focus on the Canada’s Black population are listed below.

Use this resource to

  • develop a basic understanding of the socioeconomic landscape of Black communities in Canada;
  • initiate discussions about supporting Black populations through public health initiatives; and
  • support the development of policies that address the root causes of inequities experienced by Canada’s Black population.

Related resources

Black Experiences in Health Care Symposium: Bringing together community and health systems for improved health outcomes (2020)

Webinar recording: Disrupting the colour-coded labour market: Implications for public health organizations (2019) and other related webinar recordings on anti-racism and racial equity (2016–)

Addressing stigma: Towards a more inclusive health system (2019)

Key public health resources for anti-racism action: A curated list (2018)


Reference

Statistics Canada. (2020). Changes in the socioeconomic situation of Canada’s Black population. Retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/catalogue/89-657-X2020001.

Tags: Racism/racialization, Anti-Black Racism, Socioeconomic status, Assess and report, Government, Document, Report / Document