Province Or Territory Census Division
The group of neighbouring municipalities joined together for the purposes of regional planning and managing common services (such as police or ambulance services). These groupings are established under laws in effect in certain provinces of Canada. Census division (CD) is the general term for provincially legislated areas (such as county, municipality régionale de comté and regional district) or their equivalents.
Appears in
Constraints
Unique key(s)
- Canadian Province or Territory, Census Division Code, Geography Effective Date
Stereotype(s)
n/a
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Multiplicity | Attribute note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Division Code | Codeable Concept | 1 | Uniquely specifies a census division.
Value Set: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/download-telecharger/comp/GetFile.cfm?Lang=E&FILETYPE=CSV&GEONO=004 |
| Geographic Boundary | Polygon | 0..1 | The abstract lines or physical features that separate one place or area from another. |
| Geography Effective Date | Date | 1 | The first date when the information specified is valid, which is generally the release date of a census. |
Relationships
| From class | From multiplicity | Relationship | To class | To multiplicity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Province Or Territory Census Division | 0..* | has (composition) | Census Consolidated Subdivision | 1..* |
| Province or Territory Economic Region | 0..* | Province Or Territory Census Division | 0..* | |
| Canadian Province Or Territory | 0..* | has (composition) | Province Or Territory Census Division | 1..* |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Province Or Territory Census Division. Accessed November 02, 2026.
