The government of Canada began data collection for the 2026 Census this month and they are inviting you to take part! Adding your voice will help ensure a detailed portrait of our population.
What do you need to know about the census?
- Census data are essential for planning programs and services that support employment, public transit, education, health care and more.
- Households will receive a census invitation letter in the mail starting in May with instructions on how to complete their questionnaire.
- The census questions will be available in alternate formats and 28 non-official languages for reference purposes.
- All information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.
For more details, visit census.gc.ca
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