23-538: Thetford Mines ( Canada 2021 Census population 26,072) is a city in south-central Quebec , Canada. It is the seat of Les Appalaches Regional County Municipality . The city is located in the Appalachian Mountains , 187 km east-northeast of Montreal and 79 km south of Quebec City . It is known mostly as the asbestos capital of Canada. Before European colonization , the Abenaki inhabited
46-435: A physical distance to comply with COVID-19 safety regulations. In early May 2021, Statistics Canada began sending mailings to households throughout Canada containing instructions for completing the census questionnaire. The questionnaires could be completed by returning the paper questionnaire, or by phone or online by using an access code provided in the mailing. Statistics Canada expected about 80% of households to complete
69-516: A population of 35,151,728. Three provinces' and one territory's population grew faster than Canada's overall population increase: Yukon – a 12.1 per cent increase, Prince Edward Island – an 8 per cent increase, British Columbia – a 7.6 per cent increase, and Ontario – a 5.8 per cent increase. The rapid growth in Yukon is largely credited to immigration and migration from within Canada. At the other end of
92-494: Is a French language Canadian radio station in Thetford Mines , Quebec , which broadcasts on 97.3 FM with an effective radiated power of 100,000 watts . Its motto is "Le Meilleur de la musique", which means "The Best of Music". The station has studios in both Thetford Mines and Victoriaville , sharing facilities with its soft adult contemporary sister stations CKLD-FM and CFDA-FM . Both cities are served by
115-629: Is a popular area for snowmobiling and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as for downhill and cross-country skiing. The city is home to the minor-pro ice hockey team the Thetford Mines Assurancia , who are members of the Ligue Nord-Américaine de Hockey (LNAH). They play home games at Centre Mario Gosselin . Thetford Mines is the only city to have hosted an LNAH team in every season since the league's 1996 inception. The city has ringette and hockey organisations for
138-417: The 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Thetford Mines had a population of 26,072 living in 12,216 of its 13,059 total private dwellings, a change of 2.6% from its 2016 population of 25,403 . With a land area of 225.97 km (87.25 sq mi), it had a population density of 115.4/km (298.8/sq mi) in 2021. Given the abundance of snow for several months in winter, it
161-483: The 2021 census are: Statistics Canada links income and related information obtained from the Canada Revenue Agency , and immigration status obtained from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada , to the census responses. The 2021 Canadian census included new questions "critical to measuring equity, diversity and inclusivity". For the first time, questions were asked about commuting methods and
184-518: The 20th century, Thetford Mines became a hub for one of the world's largest asbestos-producing regions. back then being called "Asbestos Capital of the World" and the "City of White Gold". In the boom times, there were seven mines operating in the area, employing 4,000 workers. In 1949 and in 1975, asbestos miners in Asbestos and Thetford Mines began strikes each lasting for almost five months which were
207-520: The Middle East, and South and Central America. However, in 2012, the city's last mine closed and Thetford Mines has developed other sectors, namely manufacturing. The city of Thetford Mines is the seat of the judicial district of Frontenac. The Köppen–Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as humid continental (Dfb). Winters are very cold and snowy, while summers are warm and rainy when it receives more precipitation . In
230-576: The Thetford Mines region. A village was founded in 1876 after the discovery of large asbestos deposits in the area. The village incorporated as Kingsville (named after William King, an important mine owner) in 1892. A few years later, in 1905, Kingsville was renamed after the Township of Thetford in which it was founded, which was named after the town of Thetford in Norfolk , England. During
253-423: The census counted transgender people and people of non-binary gender . Canada has been noted in this instance to be the first country to provide census data on transgender and non-binary people. The 2021 census recorded a total federal population of 36,991,981, living in 14,978,941 of its 16,284,235 private dwellings. With a land area of 8,788,702.80 km (3,393,337.12 sq mi), its population density
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#1732786758080276-485: The enjoyment of the season, with sporting events, concerts and fireworks. The same maples that produce syrup in spring, provide brilliant displays of colour in autumn. Two radio stations, CFJO ("O97,3") and CKLD ("Passion-Rock 105,5") serve Thetford Mines. Both stations air programming produced partially in Thetford Mines and partially in Victoriaville . Canada 2021 Census The 2021 Canadian census
299-400: The most violent labor conflicts in the history of Quebec. In 2001 the city expanded to its current boundaries, incorporating the nearby towns of Black Lake, Robertsonville, Pontbriand and Thetford-Sud. When Canada banned the use of asbestos in schools and homes, after using it for years as insulation, the mines of Thetford Mines largely exported their asbestos to areas such as southeast Asia,
322-432: The questionnaire had to be completed in either English or French. The standard short-form questionnaire was to be completed by 75% of households. The other 25% completed a long-form questionnaire to collect data about the household's economic and social state, information about the occupied dwelling, and other data in addition to age, languages spoken, marital status, religious affiliation, and other basic data collected in
345-545: The questionnaire online. It was also available in large-print , braille , audio, and video formats. The questionnaire questions were available in a number of languages ( Arabic , simplified and traditional Chinese, Italian , Korean , Persian , Portuguese , Punjabi , Russian , Spanish , Urdu , and Vietnamese ) and indigenous languages ( Atikamekw , Denesuline , Nunavik and Nunavut Inuktitut , Mohawk , Montagnais , Naskapi , Northern Quebec Cree , Ojibwe , Oji-Cree , Plains Cree , Swampy Cree , and Tłı̨chǫ ), but
368-518: The same transmitter, and both studios produce part of the station's broadcast schedule — however, Thetford Mines is considered the station's primary city of license . The station first received CRTC approval in 1988. It was launched on 103.3 FM on July 15, 1989 by media mogul François Labbé , who already owned many radio stations consolidated as the Réseau des Appalaches . It moved to its current 97.3 frequency in 1997. The first song played on
391-469: The short-form questionnaire. Those who completed the census questionnaire online could listen to a number of soundtracks on Spotify and YouTube prepared by Statistics Canada. Completing the questionnaire is a legal requirement, and those who refuse to do so may be fined up to $ 500. It must be completed by citizens of Canada, permanent residents, refugee claimants, and those with a study or work permit. The release dates for data by release topic from
414-606: The spectrum, only one province and one territory saw a decrease in population since 2016: Newfoundland and Labrador – a 1.8 per cent decrease, and the Northwest Territories — a 1.7 per cent decrease. The majority of Canadians identified as female at 50.73%, while 49.27% of the population identified as male. The median age overall was 41.6 years – 40.4 years for males and 42.8 years for females. 59,460 Canadians identify as transgender and 41,355 identify as non-binary. CFJO-FM CFJO-FM (branded as O97,3 )
437-512: The top maple syrup producing regions in the world. In March and early April, local citizens often make a ritual outing to one of the area's sugar camps (or cabanes à sucre ) for sugaring off parties where maple syrup, reduced and thickened by slow boiling, is poured over fresh snow to create a delightful taffy. Summer brings a host of other outdoor activities. An abundance of lakes and rivers provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor gatherings and cool refreshment. A series of summer festivals add to
460-467: The youth, and there are yearly tournaments for ringette and minor Hockey players, as well as old-timers hockey tournaments. Thetford Mines was chosen as a top-five finalist for Kraft Hockeyville for 2009 on the February 21, 2009 Hockey Night In Canada " Hockey Day In Canada " special. Spring is maple syrup producing time in the area. The numerous stands of maple trees in the region makes it one of
483-502: Was 4.21/km (10.90/sq mi). Canada's most- and least-populated provinces were Ontario and Prince Edward Island , respectively. Amongst the three territories, the Northwest Territories was the largest in terms of population, while Nunavut once again became the smallest territory after briefly overtaking Yukon in 2016. The population of Canada rose by 5.2 per cent federally since the 2016 census, which recorded
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#1732786758080506-494: Was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population with a reference date of May 11, 2021. It follows the 2016 Canadian census , which recorded a population of 35,151,728. The overall response rate was 98%, which is slightly lower than the response rate for the 2016 census. It recorded a population of 36,991,981, a 5.2% increase from 2016. It will be succeeded by Canada's 2026 census . Consultation on census program content
529-527: Was from September 11 to December 8, 2017. The census was conducted by Statistics Canada , and was contactless as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada . The agency had considered delaying the census until 2022. About 900 supervisors and 31,000 field enumerators were hired to conduct the door-to-door survey of individuals and households who had not completed the census questionnaire by late May or early June. Canvassing agents wore masks and maintained
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