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A Leader In Higher Education

Education of workers in Canada - 1996 vs. 2006


Canada's commitment to higher education is reflected in the significantly increased share of people completing post-secondary certificates, diplomas and degrees compared to a decade ago.

Educational Attainment in Canada by labour force (15+)
 Workers' Educational Level 1996  
(Thousands)  		 2006  
(Thousands)  		 Change (%)  
 0-8 Years 766.0   521.0   -47.02  
 Some High School 2,324.9   2,025.8   -14.76  
 High School Graduate 3,208.2   3,619.9   12.83  
 Some Post-Secondary 1,430.4   1,460.8   2.13  
 Post-Secondary Diploma/Certificate 4,557.4   5,998.9   31.63  
 University Degree 2,566.7   3,966.4   54.53  
     Bachelor's Degree 1,739.2   2,756.7   58.50  
     Graduate Degree 827.4   1,209.7   46.20  
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey 2006, February 2007 (3/2007)

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