Most IPUMS data transformations are performed using variable harmonization tables that specify how each value in the source data is recoded. Some variables also require programming logic in addition to the harmonization table. The harmonization documents for this variable are:
Instructions for interpreting harmonization documents
Description
This variable describes the language most often spoken by the respondent at home in Canada.
Comparability — General
The census questions are comparable, but the identified categories differ significantly between samples. In 2011, the data only identify whether the person spoke English, French, or other language at home.
