[Questions 49 through 50 were asked of persons aged 15+ who last worked in 2010 or 2011]

49. (a) In this job, what language did this person use most often?

This means that only respondents born before May 10, 1996 should answer questions 27 to 55.

Labor market activities
Questions 34 to 45 and 49 to 51 provide information on Canada's workforce including the industries and occupations in which they work, as well as the language used at work. Employment information is used to assess the economic conditions of communities and specific populations such as Aboriginal Peoples and immigrants. Industry and occupation information is used to forecast job opportunities.

Question 49 -- Language at work
Part (a)
Report two languages only if they are used equally often.

Report languages used to speak, read or write in order to perform a job or a major task.

Do not report a language used only during coffee, lunch or other rest breaks.

For people who are deaf or who have a speech disability, report languages used to speak, read or write in order to perform a job or a major task, including sign language.

Part (b)
Report any other language(s) that this person may use on a regular basis in performing a job or a major task, though not as often as the main language reported in part (a).

Do not report a language used only during coffee, lunch or other rest breaks.

For people who are deaf or who have a speech disability, report languages used to speak, read or write in order to perform a job or a major task, including sign language.