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- Statistics Canada publishes FREE data, analysis and other resources at statcan.gc.ca under the ‘Census’ tab. Check out the Release Schedule to see what is available for each release topic. You can access the latest census data on StatsCAN, the agency’s mobile application; it is free to download from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
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This survey conducted by Statistics Canada provides a statistical portrait of Canada and its people. The census is a reliable source designed to provide information about people and housing units in Canada by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.
- The 2021 Census
The 2021 Census of Population was Canada's 23rd national...
- Backgrounder: 2021 Census of Population
On April 27, 2022, Statistics Canada released the second set...
- The 2021 Census
Apr 27, 2022 · Today, Statistics Canada is releasing the second set of results from the 2021 Census of Population. Several 2021 Census products are also available today on the 2021 Census Program web module. This web module has been designed to provide easy access to census data, free of charge.
Feb 9, 2022 · This profile presents information from the 2021 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities and census tracts.
- Inviting Households to Complete A Census Questionnaire
- Recruiting Staff
- Verification Initiatives
- Easing Response Burden
Statistics Canada uses a wave methodology throughout the collection period to remind the majority of Canadians to complete their census questionnaires. Other collection methods target specific populations. The first wave takes place during the first week of collection when an invitation letter is sent out to most dwellings across the country. This ...
Hiring trustworthy people is key to the success of the agency. Statistics Canada recruits employees for the census under the provisions of the Statistics Act and the Public Service Employment Act. To be eligible for census employment, candidates must apply online, pass an application screening process and reference check, and have a Government of C...
Statistics Canada takes a number of important steps to ensure that the census results will be of very high quality. The following activities are undertaken before and during the census collection period to increase quality and accuracy:
Supporting online collection
Online collection of the Census of Population aligns with the Government of Canada strategy that calls for a digital-first approach to government services. Since its introduction in 2001, the online census questionnaire has only increased in popularity. In 2016, 68.3% of private occupied dwellings completed the census online, up from 53.9% in 2011 and 18.3% in 2006. In 2021, the objective is to further increase that percentage. Online questionnaires provide cost savings and data quality gains...
Designing a device-friendly census
In 2016, the Government of Canada adopted a mobile-friendly approach for all websites to prepare for the increase in mobile users in Canada. The 2016 Census online questionnaires were scalable, i.e., they were designed to be adapted according to the type of device used by the respondent. In 2016, among households that completed an online questionnaire, 79.6% used a personal computer, 12.9% used a tablet and 7.5% used a smartphone to submit their census questionnaire online. In 2021, the trend...
Leveraging administrative data
Statistics Canada uses administrative data (data provided to other government organizations and made available to Statistics Canada under strict rules of confidentiality) to supplement its statistical programs. For example, in the 2016 Census, income data for all respondents was provided by the Canada Revenue Agency instead of including income questions on the long-form questionnaire. Information obtained from administrative sources is often more accurate than information collected through su...
The 2021 Census of Population was Canada's 23rd national census. It collected information on the demographic, social and economic situation of people across Canada, as well as on the dwellings they lived in.
On April 27, 2022, Statistics Canada released the second set of results from the 2021 Census. This release explored Canada's shifting demographic profile, and for the first time ever, included data about the gender diversity of our population.
Data are from the 2021 Census of Population and are available according to the major releases of the 2021 Census release dates: February 9, 2022 – Population and dwelling counts; April 27, 2022 – Age, Sex at birth and gender, Type of dwelling; July 13, 2022 – Families, households
