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May 18, 2026
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How 'Cape Bretoner' became an ethnicity option on the census
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How 'Cape Bretoner' became an ethnicity option on the census
For many years, when Canadians completed their census forms, they could choose from a list of ethnicities that included British, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Scottish, and Ukrainian.
But in 2026, the options changed. For the first time, "Cape Bretoner" was added to the list of ethnicity options for people living in Nova Scotia's Cape Breton region.
The addition of this new category is a reflection of the unique cultural identity that has developed over generations in Cape Breton. The term "Cape Bretoner" encompasses a distinc…
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