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Plain language definition
Indicates the province, territory or country where the highest postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree was obtained.
Detailed definition
This variable indicates the province or territory (in Canada) or country (outside Canada) of the institution from which the highest postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree was obtained. It is only reported for individuals who had completed a certificate, diploma or degree above the secondary (high) school level.
Values (English)
Total - Location of study
No postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree
Inside Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Outside Canada
United States
Philippines
United Kingdom
India
China
France
Pakistan
Germany
Korea, South
Poland
Other