A One-Day Snapshot of Aboriginal Youth in Custody Across Canada : Phase II

APPENDIX D - Population Counts for Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Youth

Estimated Counts of Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Youth in Canada by Province/Territory
Province/Territory Aboriginal Youth (12-17 yrs) Non-Aboriginal Youth (12-17 yrs) Total Youth (12-17 yrs)
Newfoundland and Labrador 2,380 42,297 44,677
Prince Edward Island 177 11,996 12,173
Nova Scotia 1,992 72,338 74,330
New Brunswick 1,910 57,522 59,432
Ontario 20,939 913,586 934,525
Manitoba 18,982 79,.021 98,003
Saskatchewan 18,352 75,626 93,978
Alberta 20,217 246,881 267,098
British Columbia 21,098 298,756 319,855
Yukon 768 2,044 2,812
Northwest Territories 2,406 1,445 3,851
Nunavut 3,300 180 3,480
CANADA 120,179 2,330,791 2,450,970

1. Estimates are based upon data from the 2001 Census, Statistics Canada.