Canadian Geographic Region
The grouping of provinces and territories established for the purpose of statistical reporting. The 6 geographical regions of Canada are Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, British Columbia, and Territories.
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographic Region Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | Uniquely specifies a geographic region in Canada.
Value Set: https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=1348372 |
| Geographic Boundary | Polygon | 0..1 | The abstract lines or physical features that separate one place or area from another. |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Geographic Region | 1 | has (aggregation) | Canadian Province Or Territory | 1..* |
| Country | 0..* | has (composition) | Canadian Geographic Region | 0..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Canadian Geographic Region. Accessed November 02, 2026.
