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occurred. For these reasons, the census reports data according to the geographic areas that were in effect on January
1, 1996, provided the information on the changes was received by Statistics Canada by March 1, 1996.
Since census data refer to conditions as they existed on Census Day (May 14, 1996), and the geographic framework is
established according to the geographic areas in effect as of January 1, 1996, census data may be reported for
geographic areas which have subsequently changed during this period.
Statistics Canada – Cat. No. 92F0085XCB
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