Profile of the Francophone Community in CHAMPLAIN 2010

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1 Profile of the Francophone Community in CHAMPLAIN 2010

2 Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Highlights of the Francophone Community in Champlain... 5 Champlain Area Map... 7 Demographics... 8 Overview... 8 Age Groups Place of Birth and Immigration Language Language Spoken at Home Language Spoken at Work Education Level of Education Fields of Study Labour Force Occupations Labour Force Participation Unemployment Income Overview Low-Income Geographical Context for Champlain Data Sources Concepts and Definitions Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 2

3 List of Charts Chart 1 Francophone Population 2001 and Chart 2 Children, Youth and Adult Age Groups Champlain...11 Chart 3 Francophone Population by Age Groups...12 Chart 4 Francophone Population Age Pyramid Champlain...13 Chart 5 Place of Birth of Percentage...14 Chart 6 Place of Birth of Born Outside Canada Champlain...15 Chart 7 Place of Birth of Visible Minority Born Outside Canada Champlain...16 Chart 8 French Language Retention Rate among 2001 and Chart 9 French Language Used Most Often or Regularly at Work...19 Chart 10 Highest Level of Education Attained Ages 25 to 64 Years...20 Chart 11 Field of Study (CIP) for Population (Highest Post-secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree) Champlain...22 Chart 12 Labour Force Participation Rate...24 Chart 13 Median and Average Employment Incomes for...28 Chart 14 Employment Income Levels before Tax Champlain...29 Chart 15 Median Employment Income before Tax by Age Groups Champlain...29 Chart 16 Average and Median Employment Incomes before Tax by Gender Champlain...30 Chart 17 Average and Median Total Incomes before Tax by Gender Champlain...30 Chart 18 Population Living Below the Low-Income Cut-Off after Tax...31 Chart 19 Population 65 Years and Over Living below the Low-Income Cut-Off after Tax...32 List of Tables Table 1 Francophone Population Distribution...9 Table 2 Visible Minority Francophone Population...10 Table 3 Median Age 2001 and Table 4 Place of Birth of Counts...14 Table 5 Place of Birth of Visible Minority Counts...15 Table 6 Proportion of Recent Immigrants ( )...17 Table 7 Major Field of Study (CIP) for at Highest Postsecondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree by gender...21 Table 8 Top Five Major Occupations Champlain...23 Table 9 Unemployment Rate Champlain...25 Table 10 Average and Median Employment Income before Tax...27 Table 11 Median Total Income before Tax...27 Table 12 Median Family Income before Tax...28 Table 13 Land Area in Square Kilometres Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 3

4 Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain Introduction From its beginnings 400 years ago, Francophone settlement in Ontario grew progressively in the 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Alongside the shores of the Ottawa River in eastern Ontario, Francophone settlement gradually moved inland as people were drawn by the developing forest industry and other economic opportunities. Today, this region is home to Ontario s largest concentration of. While most in Ontario originally came from Lower Canada or Québec, in more recent years, they are increasingly French-speaking immigrants from all over the world. All share French as a common language, with each group contributing to the unique heritage, cultural practices and settlement history of Champlain and the Province of Ontario. Better understanding the Francophone community and helping to ensure its well-being and success is of great importance to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). To better grasp the trends at play within Champlain s Francophone community, we asked Statistics Canada to use its most recent census information to produce this profile of in Champlain. Located in Eastern Ontario, Champlain encompasses the City of Ottawa and the counties of Renfrew; Prescott and Russell; and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. This report, one of the first to use the new inclusive definition of, provides a closer look at the demographic, economic and social trends in the Francophone community in Champlain between 2001 and OTF is pleased to share this recent information with the general public. We believe that it has relevance for and can be of benefit to Champlain s Francophone community, as well as community organizations, the not-for-profit sector, colleges and universities, and anyone interested in the Francophone community in Champlain. A note about additional publications The Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Office of Francophone Affairs jointly released a profile of Profile of Ontario's Francophone Community in November These reports add to Your Community in Profile, a customized series of OTF reports on economic, social and demographic trends for Ontario and 16 regions across the province. Inclusive Definition of Francophone On June 4, 2009, the Government of Ontario introduced a new, broader definition of the Francophone population to better reflect the changing face and diversity of Ontario's Francophone community. This report uses this more inclusive definition and the numbers may, therefore, differ from those recorded in the 2001 Census, and previous OTF reports. were previously defined as those whose mother tongue is French. The mother tongue category identifies solely on the basis of French as the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood at the time of the census. The new Inclusive Definition of Francophone (IDF) is based on three questions in the census concerning mother tongue, the language spoken at home, and knowledge of official languages. For more information on the IDF please refer to the Concepts and Definitions section. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 4

5 Highlights of the Francophone Community in Champlain Located in Eastern Ontario Champlain 1 is home to the province s largest Francophone community over a quarter million people The Francophone community is older and is aging more quickly compared to Champlain overall Increasingly diverse one out of ten in Champlain identifies as a visible minority While earn slightly more than in Champlain overall there are substantial income gaps for visible minority Community Ontario is home to more than half a million and about 40% live in Champlain. With 226,465, Champlain is the largest Francophone community in Ontario. The number of in Champlain increased by 3.6% between 2001 and 2006 and while growing, the pace is lower than for Champlain overall. Composition The Francophone community in Champlain is aging and more quickly than the overall community. in Champlain are increasingly diverse in 2006, one out of ten were born outside Canada and nearly as many identified as a member of a visible minority. Nearly all visible minority in Champlain live in Ottawa. One out of five Francophone immigrants in Champlain arrived between 2001 and 2006 and while historically immigration was largely from European countries, increasingly it is from countries in Africa, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Income and Education In 2006, earned slightly more having a median employment income about $2,500 higher than Champlain overall. However, there is a substantial income gap for visible minority who earned about 40% less than other in are less likely to have completed university but slightly more likely to have an apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma than Champlain overall. Language In Champlain, seven out of ten said French was the language used at home most often. In Prescott and Russell, over 90% of speak French at home most often. 1 Champlain encompasses the City of Ottawa and the counties of Renfrew; Prescott and Russell; and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 5

6 The proportion of using French at work is notably higher in Champlain compared to other areas of the province. In Champlain, 86.4% of use French at work either most often or regularly. Responding to trends in the region Findings like these help provide valuable insight into the Francophone community in Champlain, offering communities, volunteers and not-for-profit organizations direction on priority areas for additional programs and services. OTF is proud to have supported initiatives that help address these priorities and strengthen Francophone communities across the province. Here are a few examples of how OTF funding has supported local organizations across Champlain: Given Champlain s increasingly diverse Francophone community, it is important to help community members connect. La communauté camerounaise du Canada, Région de la Capitale nationale, expanded soccer programs to reach young people and women in four Francophone ethnocultural communities in Ottawa. In addition, the group also recruited and trained volunteers, coaches, referees and team leaders for existing and expanded programs. have a rich cultural history and it is important to support this community in its effort to retain its cultural identity. La Nouvelle Scène, an important Francophone theatre centre in Ottawa, repaired, replaced or renovated several important infrastructure components so that it remains safe and available for community plays and activities. Groupe Convex has expertise in establishing and developing social enterprises that help promote the creation of employment. With OTF support, this organization mentored local Prescott and Russell agencies to help increase their capacity to develop social enterprises. These provide employment opportunities for individuals facing barriers to employment. With OTF funding, La Radio communautaire francophone d Ottawa will be able to go on air with new technical equipment, hired staff and a renovation to a rented space. This community radio station will provide relevant news and information to Ottawa s diverse community of. OTF is helping the Francophone community in Champlain by supporting a wide range of services and programs. For example: Citizens group le Cap: Centre d apprentissage et de perfectionnement, is helping to increase awareness of environmental issues and engage residents in Hawkesbury, Hawkesbury-Est and Champlain in environmental activities. Comité d action local Rideau-Vanier and Centre des services communautaires Vanier are creating positive change. With OTF support, additional staff and equipment has helped build partnerships to enhance physical activity programming and promote healthy, active living for children aged 4 to 12 years. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 6

7 Champlain Area Map Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 7

8 Demographics Overview in Ontario over half a million people as of 2006 In 2006, there were 582,695 in Ontario one out of 20 Ontarians (4.8%). Overall, the Francophone community in Ontario is growing but not in all regions of the province. While the Francophone community grew in Eastern and Central Ontario it decreased in other regions of the province. Champlain s Francophone community is growing In Champlain, the Francophone community grew by 7,860 or 3.6% to 226,465 people between 2001 and Though growing, the pace is lower than for Champlain overall (4.3%). Most growth occurred in Ottawa where increased by 5,570 people (4.1%). Within Champlain, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry was the only area to have a decrease in the number of (-0.4%). See Chart 1. Ottawa is the largest Francophone community in Ontario Roughly two-thirds (62.5%) of Champlain s Francophone community live in Ottawa in fact, one out of four in Ontario lives in Ottawa (24.3%). See Chart 1. Chart 1 Francophone Population 2001 and , , , ,610 51,640 53,560 4, ,465 Number 200, ,000 0 Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell 5,395 Renfrew Population 2001 Population ,015 25,900 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2001 and 2006 Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 8

9 Francophone majority in Prescott and Russell Overall, one out of five people (20.9%) in Champlain is Francophone. While Ottawa has the largest number of, they are not the majority, being 17.7% of the local population. In Prescott and Russell however, are the majority, representing more than two-thirds (68.0%) of all residents. See Table 1. Table 1 Francophone Population Distribution Region Francophone Population Total Population Percentage of Total Population Percentage of Champlain s Champlain 226,465 1,084, Ottawa 141, , Prescott and Russell 53,560 78, Renfrew 5,295 96, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 25, , Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 Visible minority in Champlain are concentrated in Ottawa In 2006, almost one out of ten (9.1%) in Champlain identified as a visible minority similar to the proportion for Ontario overall (10.0%). More than one-third (35.4%) of all visible minority in Ontario live in Champlain mainly Ottawa. There are significantly fewer visible minority in other parts of Champlain. See Table 2. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 9

10 Table 2 Visible Minority Francophone Population Region Visible Minority Percentage of Francophone Population Distribution of Visible Minority Francophone Population Percentage of Visible Minorities in Total Population Champlain 20, Ottawa 19, Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Glengarry and Dundas Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 10

11 Age Groups Compared to people in Champlain overall, as a group are older that is, there is a higher proportion aged 45 years and older and proportionately fewer children and youth (under 25 years old) than in the general population. See Chart 2. Chart 2 Children, Youth and Adult Age Groups Champlain Percentage to 12 years 13 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 64 years 65 years and over Total Population S ource: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 are aging more quickly Between 2001 and 2006, the median age for the age which divides the population into two groups of equal size was older and increased more quickly than for Champlain residents overall. This held true for all areas in Champlain. Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry had the oldest median ages in the region (46.0 and 47.0 respectively) while Ottawa had the youngest (40.5). See Table 3. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 11

12 Table 3 Median Age 2001 and 2006 Median Age Total Population Region Difference Difference Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 in Ottawa, and Prescott and Russell are younger compared to in the other areas within Champlain that is, there are proportionately more people in each age category under 35 years of age. In contrast, Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry have proportionately more in the age categories over 45 years. See Chart 3. Chart 3 Francophone Population by Age Groups Percentage to 12 years 13 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 64 years 65 years and over Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 12

13 The age pyramid for Champlain illustrates in more detail the differences between the Francophone community and the Champlain population in terms of age distribution. Compared to Champlain overall, there are proportionately more in the age categories between 40 and 79 years of age. There are proportionately fewer in the younger age categories as well as the categories over 80 years of age. The pyramid also shows that there are more Francophone women than men in all age groups 65 years and older. See Chart 4. Chart 4 Francophone Population Age Pyramid Champlain 85 years and over 80 to 84 years 75 to 79 years 70 to 74 years 65 to 69 years 60 to 64 years 55 to 59 years 50 to 54 years 45 to 49 years 40 to 44 years 35 to 39 years 30 to 34 years 25 to 29 years 20 to 24 years 15 to 19 years 10 to 14 years 5 to 9 years 0 to 4 years Male Female 10% 8% 6% 4% 2% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% Total Population Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 13

14 Place of Birth and Immigration Two-thirds of in Champlain were born in Ontario Overall, about two-thirds (65.2%) of in Champlain were born in Ontario slightly more than the proportion for Ontario overall (60.0%). Fully one out of ten (9.7%) was born outside Canada, and of these, most reside in Ottawa. See Chart 5 and Table 4. Chart 5 Place of Birth of Percentage Percentage 100.0% 80.0% 60.0% 40.0% 20.0% % Visible Minority Visible Minority Champlain Ontario Ontario Quebec Other Provinces Outside Canada Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 Table 4 Place of Birth of Counts Region Ontario Québec Other Provinces Outside Canada Champlain 147,610 48,450 8,360 22,040 Ottawa 81,810 32,795 6,385 20,625 Prescott and Russell 43,130 8, Renfrew 2,720 2, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 19,950 4, Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 14

15 The pattern is different for who reported belonging to a visible minority. Nearly two-thirds in Champlain overall and Ottawa were born outside Canada. See Table 5. Table 5 Place of Birth of Visible Minority Counts Region 2 Ontario Québec Other Provinces Outside Canada Champlain 5,390 1, ,305 Ottawa 5,135 1, ,940 Majority of Francophone immigrants born in Africa and Europe As of 2006, just over 22,000 in Champlain were immigrants. In Champlain, slightly more Francophone immigrants were born in Africa (28.8%) than in Europe (28.2%) this is different from most areas across Ontario where the majority of Francophone immigrants are from Europe. See Chart 6. Chart 6 Place of Birth of Born Outside Canada Champlain Central and South America 3.3 Europe 28.2 Middle East 11.7 Caribbean 16.4 Asia 7.5 United States 3.9 Australia & Pacific Islands 0.1 Africa Due to small population counts, place of birth data for visible minority is provided for Ottawa and Champlain only. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 15

16 Most visible minority born outside Canada are from Africa and the Caribbean from Africa are the largest visible minority Francophone group in Champlain born outside Canada (40.5%), followed by those from the Caribbean (26.3%). Other large groups include those born in the Middle East and Asia. See Chart 7. Chart 7 Place of Birth of Visible Minority Born Outside Canada Champlain Africa 40.5 Australia & Pacific Islands 0.1 United States of America 1.3 Caribbean 26.3 Central and South American 4.1 Asia 12.1 Middle East 12.1 Europe 3.3 In Ottawa, about one out of five is a recent immigrant While almost half (46.2%) of Champlain s Francophone immigrants have been in Canada 15 years or more, one out of five (20.9%) arrived between 2001 and This is particularly reflective of Ottawa where 21.9% of Francophone immigrants (4,105) have been in Canada for four years or less and is higher than the proportion of recent immigrants in the general population (16.0%). See Table 6. In areas other than Ottawa, about 70% of Francophone immigrants have been in Canada for 15 years or more. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 16

17 Table 6 Proportion of Recent Immigrants ( ) 2006 Census Recent Immigrants ( ) Region Total Population Champlain 20.9% 15.3% Ottawa 21.9% 16.0% Prescott and Russell 8.0% 8.3% Renfrew 0.0% 4.9% Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 4.9% 11.7% Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 17

18 Language Language Spoken at Home In Ontario as a whole, 55.3% of people whose mother tongue 3 is French report it as the language most often spoken at home. Between 2001 and 2006, the proportion has decreased across most of the province including Champlain. in Prescott and Russell most likely to speak French at home In Champlain, in 2006, seven out of ten (70.7%) said French was the language used at home most often a slight decrease from 71.9% in Within Champlain, in Prescott and Russell were most likely (91.1%) and in Renfrew were least likely (36.9%) to say French was the language spoken most often at home. See Chart 8. Chart 8 French Language Retention Rate among 2001 and Percentage Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Unlike other information in this report that is based on the IDF, language retention is determined on the basis of the language spoken at home for persons whose mother tongue is French. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 18

19 Language Spoken at Work Most Champlain speak French at work The proportion of who use French at work is notably higher in Eastern and Northern Ontario than in other regions across the province. Overall in Champlain, 86.4% of use French at work either regularly (39.3%) or most often (47.1%). Prescott and Russell has the highest proportion (95.6%) of using French at work. Fully three-quarters (75.2%) speak French most often at work and a further 20.4% speak it regularly. This is unlike the other areas where are more likely to use French regularly but not most often at work. See Chart 9. Chart 9 French Language Used Most Often or Regularly at Work Percentage Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell 16.8 Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry French - Most Often French - Regularly Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 19

20 Education Level of Education Compared to Ontario, working-age 4 in Champlain are more likely to hold a university degree overall but less likely than Champlain s general population. See Chart 10. As well, there are slightly more high school graduates among Champlain than among Ontario or the general Champlain population. See Chart 10. Chart 10 Highest Level of Education Attained Ages 25 to 64 Years Percentage No certificate, diploma or degree High school certificate or equivalent Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma University certificate, diploma or degree (Champlain) (Ontario) Total Population (Champlain) 4 People 25 to 64 years old. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 20

21 Fields of Study Business, management and public administration single most common field of study in Champlain For Francophone women, business, management and public administration and health, parks, recreation and fitness are the most popular study fields 5, followed by social and behavioural sciences and law. For Francophone men, the two most popular fields are: architecture, engineering, and related technologies; and business, management and public administration together accounting for half (51.2%) of all study fields. See Table 7. Table 7 Major Field of Study (CIP) for at Highest Postsecondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree by gender Rank Major Field of Study - Women Count 1 Business, management and public administration 13,285 2 Health, parks, recreation and fitness 10,035 3 Social and behavioural sciences and law 7,780 4 Education 7,285 5 Humanities 3,785 6 Personal, protective and transportation services 3,270 7 Mathematics, computer and information sciences 2,195 8 Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1,700 9 Physical and life sciences and technologies 1, Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 1, Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 430 Rank Major Field of Study - Men Count 1 Architecture, engineering, and related technologies 16,570 2 Business, management and public administration 7,985 3 Social and behavioural sciences and law 4,565 4 Mathematics, computer and information sciences 3,585 5 Personal, protective and transportation services 3,100 6 Humanities 2,505 7 Health, parks, recreation and fitness 2,435 8 Education 2,290 9 Physical and life sciences and technologies 1, Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies 1, Agriculture, natural resources and conservation 1,090 5 Due to smaller population counts, the Major Field of Study information in this section is based on the highest post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree completed. As such, this section is not comparable with field of study data in the Office of Francophone Affairs-Ontario Trillium Foundation joint report Profile of Ontario s Francophone Community 2009, which is based on people with at least a bachelor s degree. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 21

22 Visible minority more likely to study in business and science related fields There are differences when contrasting the proportion of visible minority in each study field. Compared to either all or the total population in Champlain, visible minority are more likely to study business, management and public administration; health, parks, recreation and fitness, and mathematics, computer and information sciences. See Chart 11. Chart 11 Field of Study (CIP) for Population (Highest Post-secondary Certificate, Diploma or Degree) Champlain Agriculture, natural resources and conservation Physical and life sciences and technologies Visual and performing arts, and communications technologies Mathematics, computer and information sciences Humanities Personal, protective and transportation services Education Social and behavioural sciences and law Health, parks, recreation and fitness Architecture, engineering, and related technologies Business, management and public administration Percentage Visible Minority Total Population Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 22

23 Labour Force Occupations In 2006 in Champlain, more than four out of ten (43.6%) were employed in business, finance and administrative or sales and service occupations. In fact, more than three-quarters (77.6%) of in Champlain were employed in one of the top five occupations. See Table 8. In general, in Champlain are concentrated in similar occupational categories as the general public. However there are some differences between the two groups more likely work in business, finance and administrative occupations, especially in clerical occupations, and trades, transport and equipment operators and related, especially in the construction sub-category. See Table 8. Table 8 Top Five Major Occupations Champlain Rank Occupation Total Population # % # % 1 Business, finance and administrative 29, , Sales and Service 25, , Trades, transport and equipment operators and related Social science, education, government service and religion 15, , , , Management 13, , Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 23

24 Labour Force Participation As of 2006 in Champlain, the proportion of in the labour force 6 was comparable to the general population for most areas in Chart 12 below except Renfrew and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry where proportionately fewer were in the labour force when compared with the total populace. See Chart 12. Chart 12 Labour Force Participation Rate Percentage Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Total Population Similarly, when comparing labour force participation by gender, Francophone men and women had slightly lower participation than men and women in Champlain overall. 6 Labour force participation rate corresponds to the population that is employed or looking for work, compared to the total population aged 15 years and over. Labour force information in this section uses responses that refer to the period of time preceding the Census in May Since that time there have been significant changes in the state of the economy in Ontario including increased unemployment rates, loss of full-time jobs, and a downturn in the automotive and related manufacturing sectors. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 24

25 Unemployment Lower unemployment rates for in Champlain In 2006, the unemployment rate in Ontario was 6.4% and, in the Francophone community, it was slightly lower (6.2%). In Champlain at that time, the unemployment rate (for and the total population) was lower than the provincial rates. had unemployment rates that were lower than the general population for Champlain overall, the areas listed below, and by gender. See Table 9. Table 9 Unemployment Rate Champlain Unemployment Rate Total Population Region Total Male Female Total Male Female Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 25

26 Income Overview The income section compares and highlights differences in income levels between the Francophone and the total population, as well as differences by age, gender and visible minority. In 2006, had income levels that were comparable or slightly higher than Champlain residents overall. When contrasted by location, type of income 7 or visible minority there were noticeable differences. overall In 2006, earned more than the general Champlain population when considering median 8 employment income unless they were more than 55 years old in which case they earned less. Additionally, tended to be overrepresented in income levels below $30,000 and $70,000 and above, and underrepresented in the mid-range income levels. When considering other types of income, in Champlain had higher total individual incomes but lower family incomes compared to the general population. See Tables 10 through 12 and Charts 13 through 15. Visible minority earn 40% less than overall Visible minority in Champlain earn much less when compared to overall in 2006, the gap was 40% for median employment income and $20,000 less for median family income. See Tables 10 through 12. Women and Men In 2006, Francophone women tended to have slightly higher employment or total incomes than women in Champlain overall whether considering average or median values. Francophone men in Champlain had an average employment income that was slightly less than that of men in Champlain overall but when comparing median incomes, it was nearly the same as men in the general population. See Charts 16 and The Census provides a number of ways to measure a community s collective income such as earnings through employment, total income (earnings from wages, salaries or self-employment, investments, pensions and government transfers); or by considering how much income comes in to a household. For this report, income data was evaluated from each of these perspectives to provide a broad yet comprehensive picture on the status of income within the Francophone community. 8 The median income is the income level at which half of the individuals are above and half of the individuals are below. The median is a distribution measure that is less affected by the presence of extreme values than the average is. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 26

27 Table 10 Average and Median Employment Income before Tax 9 Region Visible Minority Total Population Median Income Average Income Median Income Average Income Median Income Average Income Champlain $34,529 $40,828 $21,001 $31,747 $32,057 $41,283 Ottawa $38,607 $44,661 $21,080 $31,950 $34,343 $44,332 Prescott and Russell $30,078 $34, $30,752 $35,189 Renfrew $34,529 $40, $32,057 $41,283 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry $26,189 $32, $24,425 $30,278 Table 11 Median Total Income before Tax Region Visible Minority Total Population Champlain $31,470 $19,137 $30,633 Ottawa $35,131 $19,102 $32,908 Prescott Russell and $28,238-6 $28,802 Renfrew $26,614 - $25,258 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry $24,294 - $23,940 9 Due to small population counts, income data for visible minority is provided for Ottawa and Champlain only. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 27

28 Table 12 Median Family Income before Tax Region Visible Minority Total Population Champlain $80,158 $60,054 $82,310 Ottawa $89,807 $60,070 $90,426 Prescott and Russell $73,029-6 $75,567 Renfrew $69,205 - $65,429 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry $61,161 - $62,579 Chart 13 Median and Average Employment Incomes for $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $40,828 $34,529 $44,661 $38,607 $34,397 $30,078 $37,333 $32,954 $32,135 $26,189 $20,000 $10,000 Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Average Employment Income Median Employment Income Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 28

29 Chart 14 Employment Income Levels before Tax Champlain $70,000 and over $60,000 - $69,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $10,000 - $19,999 < $10, Percentage Total Population Chart 15 Median Employment Income before Tax by Age Groups Champlain $50,000 $40,000 $34,529 $32,057 $36,955 $33,669 $45,376 $44,438 $47,245 $47,271 $33,367 $34,533 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $8,247 $7,356 $6,338 $4,199 $0 All ages Total Population Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 29

30 Chart 16 Average and Median Employment Incomes before Tax by Gender Champlain $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 38,423 37,664 30,616 26,981 46,187 48,316 35,514 33,862 $20,000 $10,000 $- Men Women Men Women Median Employment Income $ Average Employment Income $ Total Population Chart 17 Average and Median Total Incomes before Tax by Gender Champlain $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 37,210 37,630 26,458 24,959 45,947 48,715 33,590 32,899 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Men Women Men Women Median Total Income $ Average Total Income $ Total Population Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 30

31 Low-Income This section looks at people 10 living below the low-income cut-off from two perspectives all and Francophone seniors (ages 65 years and older). The low-income cut-off is one way of expressing a degree of poverty for individuals or families. The cut-off measures which families or unattached individuals spend 20% more on average on food, shelter and clothing than comparable families or individuals. The cut-off in income levels is differentiated by family size and whether people live in urban or rural communities. The information in the charts below is provided after tax. After-tax income better reflects what families and individuals have available to spend and is more equally distributed than before-tax income since those with higher incomes pay taxes at a higher rate. Incidence of living below the low-income cut-off is higher in Ottawa When comparing by area, Ottawa had the highest proportion of people living below the cut-off, whether considering or Ottawa overall (12.4% and 12.3% respectively). In the other areas, the proportions are equal or less than the total population, and much lower than Champlain overall. See Chart 18. Chart 18 Population Living Below the Low-Income Cut-Off after Tax Percentage Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Total Population 10 Persons in private households Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 31

32 One out of ten Francophone seniors in Ottawa lives below the low-income cut-off Unlike as a group, Francophone seniors in Champlain are more likely to live below the low-income cut-off than the total population. The difference is most notable in Ottawa, where nearly one out of ten (9.9%) Francophone seniors lives below the cut-off level, three percentage points higher than in Ottawa overall. See Chart 19. Chart 19 Population 65 Years and Over Living below the Low-Income Cut-Off after Tax Percentage Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Total Population Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 32

33 Geographical Context for Champlain Champlain contains four Census Divisions: Ottawa, Prescott and Russell, Renfrew, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. The data presented in this report is based on Statistics Canada s Census of Population and uses the standard geographic areas from the Census. The land area of this region is 15,489.6 square kilometres, around 1.7% of Ontario. Renfrew accounts for 48% of the land area in Champlain while Ottawa covers 17.9%, Prescott and Russell 12.9%, and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry covers 21.3% of the land area respectively. Table 13 Land Area in Square Kilometres 2006 Champlain Ottawa Prescott and Russell Renfrew Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry 15, , , , ,306.9 Data Sources Statistics Canada, Census of population, 2001 and Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 33

34 Concepts and Definitions Additional concepts and more detailed definitions may be found in the Statistics Canada Census Dictionary Average Income The average income refers to the mean income of individuals 15 years of age and over who reported income for Average income is calculated by dividing the aggregate income of a specified group of individuals by the number of individuals with income in that group. After-tax Income Refers to total income minus federal, provincial and territorial income taxes paid for calendar year After-tax income is the total income from all sources minus income tax, which better reflects what families have available to spend. After-tax income is also more equally distributed than before-tax income since those with higher incomes pay taxes at a higher rate. Total income refers to income from all sources, including employment income, income from government programs, pension income, investment income and any other money income. Federal, provincial and territorial taxes paid refer to taxes on income, after taking into account exemptions, deductions, non-refundable tax credits and the Quebec abatement. These taxes are obtained from the income tax files for persons who allowed access to their income tax data and from direct responses on the questionnaire for others Census Division (CD) Census division (CD) is the general term for provincially legislated areas (such as county and regional district) or their equivalents. Census divisions are intermediate geographic areas between the province/territory level and the municipality (census subdivision). Census Family (modified in 2006) A census family refers to a married couple (with or without children of either or both spouses), a couple living common-law (with or without children of either or both partners), or a lone parent of any marital status, with at least one child living in the same dwelling. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. "Children" in a census family include grandchildren living with their grandparent(s) but with no parents present. Census Family Income The total income of a census family is the sum of the total incomes of all members of the family 15 years of age and over during the calendar year The income includes wages and salaries, net farm income from self-employment, net non-farm income from unincorporated business and/or professional practice, government transfer, investment income, retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities and other money income. Employment Income Employment income refers to the income received by persons 15 years of age and over during calendar year 2005 as wages and salaries, net income from a non-farm unincorporated business and/or professional practice, and/or net farm self-employment income. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 34

35 Francophone Population The Francophone population is estimated by a new variable introduced by the Ontario Government in June 2009 to better reflect the changing face and diversity of Ontario's Francophone communities. The new definition or Inclusive Definition of (IDF) is a derived variable calculated based on three questions in the census concerning: (1) mother tongue; (2) the language spoken at home; and, (3) knowledge of official languages. The IDF estimates the number of persons whose mother tongue is French, plus those whose mother tongue is neither French nor English but have particular knowledge of French as an official language and use French at home, including many recent immigrants to Ontario for whom French is the language of integration. Highest Certificate, Diploma or Degree This is a derived variable indicating the person s most advanced certificate or degree. Home Language Refers to the language spoken most often or on a regular basis at home by the individual at the time of the Census. Statistics Canada has been gathering data on languages spoken regularly at home since Immigrant Population Refers to people who are, or have been landed immigrants in Canada. A landed immigrant is a person who has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities. Some immigrants have resided in Canada for a number of years, while others have arrived recently. Income collection methodology in 2006 For the first time in 2006, the Census offered respondents the option to have Statistics Canada access their tax records rather than complete the census income questions. 82.4% of all respondents completing the census long form chose the tax option. There are some differences between tax data and self-reported income data the former are generally more precise and small amounts are better reported. Additionally, the use of tax data means that the census can produce estimates of after-tax income. Income status after-tax Refers to the position of an economic family or persons not in economic families 15 years of age and over in relation to Statistics Canada's low-income after-tax cut-offs. Labour Force Labour force refers to persons 15 years of age and over who were either employed or unemployed during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006). It excludes institutional residents. Labour Force Participation / Participation Rate The rate of labour force participation is the percentage of the total active population, or the population that is employed or looking for work, compared to the population 15 years of age and over. Respondents were classified as Employed, Unemployed, or Not in the labour force. The labour force includes the employed and the unemployed. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 35

36 Language of Work Refers to the language spoken most often or on a regular basis at work by the individual at the time of the Census. This variable was introduced for the first time in the 2001 Census. Low-Income Cut-offs Income levels at which families or persons not in economic families spend 20% more than average on food, shelter and clothing. The low-income cut-off is based on national family expenditure data, the size of the household and the residential area. The incidence of low-income is the proportion or percentage of families or persons not in families in a given classification who falls below the low-income cut-off. Major Field of Study Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Major field of study refers to the main discipline or subject area of learning or training of the person's highest postsecondary degree, certificate or diploma. Median Income The median income of a specified group of income recipients is that amount which divides their income size distribution into two halves, i.e. the incomes of the first half of individuals are below the median, while those of the second half are above the median. Mother Tongue Refers to the first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by the individual at the time of the census. Occupation Occupation refers to the type of work performed by the respondent during the reference week, as determined by their kind of work and the description of the most important duties in their job. The 2006 Census data on occupation are classified according to the National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2006 (NOC S 2006). Total Income Total income refers to the total revenues received from the following sources during the calendar year 2005 by persons 15 years of age and over: total wages and salaries, net income from unincorporated non-farm business and / or professional practice, net farm income, self-employment income, government transfers (Old Age Security pension and Guaranteed Income Supplement, Canada Pension Plan benefits, Employment Insurance benefits, Child benefits, and other income from government sources), investment income (dividends, interest and other investment income), retirement pensions, superannuation and annuities and other financial income. Unemployment Rate The unemployment rate refers to the unemployed expressed as a percentage of the labour force in the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006). The unemployment rate for a particular group (age, sex, marital status, geographic area, etc.) is the unemployed in that group, expressed as a percentage of the labour force in that group, in the week prior to enumeration. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 36

37 Visible Minority Refers to the visible minority group to which the respondent belongs. The Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as persons, other than Aboriginal peoples, who are non-caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Ontario Trillium Foundation Profile of the Francophone Community in Champlain 37