This report examines the supply and distribution of Canadian health human resources based
on geographic region, area of residence, Aboriginal identity, and occupation. Analyses are
from the Census’ long form survey (20 per cent data sample) from 1996, 2001, and 2006.
Statistics are used to illustrate trends in health care. In 2006, health care providers accounted
for 1,012,615 people; 2.15 per cent identified as Aboriginal and of this, 46 per cent were First
Nations, 48 per cent were Métis, and 2 per cent were Inuit. Upward trends are noted in registered
nursing, midwifery and practitioners of natural healing, dieticians and nutritionists,
and physicians.