Preface
CIP Canada 2011 is the first revision of CIP Canada 2000. This revision was accomplished through the joint efforts of Statistics Canada and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). NCES is the primary entity in the United States for collecting, analysing and reporting data related to education.
This revision is based on research and consultation conducted separately by Statistics Canada and NCES in their respective countries. The information thus gathered informed the joint decision-making process during which Statistics Canada and NCES agreed on the revisions to be adopted for the common structure, as well as on various additional classes for distinctly Canadian content. Comparability between educational data from the two countries was thus maintained, while continuing to address Canada's distinct needs and circumstances.
The collaborative relationship between Statistics Canada and the National Center for Education Statistics as well as the significant contribution of CIP-users who provided input through the consultation process have made the development of this revised classification possible.