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MODERATE METROPOLITAN-INFLUENCED ZONE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Census
- Statistical Surveys
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- census metropolitan-influenced zone category
1, record 1, English, census%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone%20category
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- MIZ category 2, record 1, English, MIZ%20category
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Census metropolitan-influenced zones. Detailed definition: ... Census subdivisions within provinces are assigned to a MIZ [census metropolitan-influenced zone] category based on the percentage of their resident employed labour force that commutes to work in the core(s) of CMAs [census metropolitan areas] or CAs [census agglomerations]. 2, record 1, English, - census%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone%20category
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Census metropolitan-influenced zones(MIZ). Plain language definition :... A municipality within a province is assigned to a census metropolitan-influenced zone(MIZ) category depending on the percentage of its resident employed labour force that commute to work in the core of any CMA or CA. A separate category is assigned to the municipalities in the territories that are not part of a CA. Census subdivisions(CSDs) outside CMAs and CAs are assigned to the following MIZ categories : 1. Strong metropolitan-influenced zone. 2. Moderate metropolitan-influenced zone. 3. Weak metropolitan-influenced zone. 4. No metropolitan-influenced zone. 5. Territories(outside CAs). 1, record 1, English, - census%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone%20category
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recensement
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- catégorie de zone d'influence métropolitaine de recensement
1, record 1, French, %20cat%C3%A9gorie%20de%20zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20recensement
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- catégorie de ZIM 2, record 1, French, cat%C3%A9gorie%20de%20ZIM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zones d'influence métropolitaine de recensement. Définition détaillée : [...] Les subdivisions de recensement situées à l'intérieur des provinces sont classées dans l'une des catégories de ZIM [zone d'influence métropolitaine de recensement] en fonction du pourcentage de leur population active occupée qui se déplace pour se rendre au travail dans le ou les noyaux des RMR [régions métropolitaines de recensement] ou AR [agglomérations de recensement]. 2, record 1, French, - %20cat%C3%A9gorie%20de%20zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20recensement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Zones d'influence métropolitaine de recensement (ZIM). Définition en langage simple : [...] On attribue à une municipalité à l'intérieur d'une province une catégorie de zone d'influence métropolitaine de recensement (ZIM) en fonction du pourcentage de sa population active occupée qui fait la navette pour aller travailler dans le noyau d'une RMR ou d'une AR. Une catégorie distincte est attribuée aux municipalités situées dans les territoires qui ne font pas partie d'une AR. Les catégories de ZIM suivantes sont allouées aux subdivisions de recensement (SDR) à l'extérieur des RMR et des AR : 1. Zone d'influence métropolitaine forte. 2. Zone d'influence métropolitaine modérée. 3. Zone d'influence métropolitaine faible. 4. Aucune zone d'influence métropolitaine. 5. Territoires (à l'extérieur des AR). 1, record 1, French, - %20cat%C3%A9gorie%20de%20zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20recensement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Census
- Statistical Surveys
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moderate metropolitan-influenced zone
1, record 2, English, moderate%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moderate metropolitan-influenced zone : This category includes CSDs [census subdivisions] in provinces where at least 5% but less than 30% of the CSD's resident employed labour force commutes to work in any CMA [census metropolitan area] or CA [census agglomeration]. It excludes CSDs with fewer than 40 persons in their resident employed labour force. 1, record 2, English, - moderate%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recensement
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone d'influence métropolitaine modérée
1, record 2, French, zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zone d'influence métropolitaine modérée : Cette catégorie comprend les SDR [subdivisions de recensement] situées à l'intérieur des provinces où au moins 5 %, mais moins de 30 % de la population active occupée de la SDR se déplace pour aller travailler dans n'importe quelle RMR [région métropolitaine de recensement] ou AR [agglomération de recensement]. Les SDR comptant moins de 40 personnes au sein de leur population active occupée sont exclues. 1, record 2, French, - zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20mod%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Census
- Statistical Surveys
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- census metropolitan-influenced zone
1, record 3, English, census%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MIZ 1, record 3, English, MIZ
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- metropolitan-influenced zone 2, record 3, English, metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone
correct
- MIZ 2, record 3, English, MIZ
correct
- MIZ 2, record 3, English, MIZ
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The census metropolitan-influenced zone(MIZ) is a concept that geographically differentiates the area of Canada outside census metropolitan areas(CMAs) and census agglomerations(CAs). Census subdivisions(CSDs) within provinces that are outside CMAs and CAs are assigned to one of four categories according to the degree of influence(strong, moderate, weak or no influence) that the CMAs or CAs have on them. 3, record 3, English, - census%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Metropolitan-Influenced Zones (MIZ) are assigned on the basis of the share of the workforce that commutes to any Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) or Census Agglomeration (CA) ... 4, record 3, English, - census%20metropolitan%2Dinfluenced%20zone
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recensement
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone d'influence métropolitaine de recensement
1, record 3, French, zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20recensement
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ZIM 1, record 3, French, ZIM
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- zone d'influence métropolitaine 2, record 3, French, zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine
correct, feminine noun
- ZIM 2, record 3, French, ZIM
correct, feminine noun
- ZIM 2, record 3, French, ZIM
- zone d'influence des régions métropolitaines 3, record 3, French, zone%20d%27influence%20des%20r%C3%A9gions%20m%C3%A9tropolitaines
feminine noun
- ZIM 3, record 3, French, ZIM
feminine noun
- ZIM 3, record 3, French, ZIM
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le concept de zone d'influence métropolitaine de recensement (ZIM) permet de différencier géographiquement les régions du Canada situées à l'extérieur des régions métropolitaines de recensement (RMR) et des agglomérations de recensement (AR). Les subdivisions de recensement (SDR) situées à l'extérieur des RMR et des AR à l'intérieur des provinces sont classées dans l'une des quatre catégories établies selon le degré d'influence (forte, modérée, faible ou aucune) que les RMR ou les AR exercent sur elles. 1, record 3, French, - zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20recensement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les zones d'influence métropolitaine (ZIM) sont attribuées en fonction de la proportion de la population active qui fait la navette vers une région métropolitaine de recensement (RMR) ou une agglomération de recensement (AR) quelconque [...] 2, record 3, French, - zone%20d%27influence%20m%C3%A9tropolitaine%20de%20recensement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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