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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.
- Guide to the Census of Population, 2021 Chapter 1 – Introduction
General information. Once every five years, the Census of...
- 2021 Census Topic: Population and dwelling counts
The 2021 Census of Population Program offers a wide range of...
- 2021 Census Fact Sheets - Statistics Canada
This series of fact sheets provides an overview of the...
- Census Profile, 2021: Canada, Provinces and Territories
Data are from the 2021 Census of Population and are...
- Guide to the Census of Population, 2021 Chapter 1 – Introduction
- General Information
- Why Does Statistics Canada Conduct The Census of population?
- Why Is The Census in May?
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Consent to Release Personal Information
- Retention of Census Information
- Official Languages
- Other Languages and Alternative Formats
Once every five years, the Census of Population provides a detailed and comprehensive statistical portrait of Canada that is vital to our country. The census is the only data source that consistently provides high-quality statistical information for both small geographic areas and small population groups across Canada. The Census of Population is a...
Statistics Canada is required by law to conduct a Census of Population every five years (see Appendix 1.1, Legislation) and to provide population and dwelling counts for communities of all sizes across Canada. These counts are essential for maintaining Canada’s equitable representation. They are used to set electoral boundaries; estimate the demand...
The spring timing of the Census of Population is driven by the need to maximize the number of Canadians who are at home during enumeration and allows sufficient time to conduct follow-up activities before the summer holiday period. This permits collection procedures to run smoothly, which reduces costs. Census Day provides a specific point of refer...
Statistics Canada is bound by law to protect the identity of individuals at every step of the statistical process, including in all published data. Statistics Canada will never release identifiers such as names, addresses or email addresses, either alone or in combination with any other information from the census questionnaire. These identifiers w...
Access to historical census records has been a matter of public discussion for decades and has generated considerable interest from genealogists, historians and archivists. In 2005, following extensive engagement with Canadians, the Government of Canada amended the Statistics Act to eliminate ambiguities relating to the confidentiality of past cens...
Statistics Canada works with Library and Archives Canada (LAC) to determine the best way to preserve census records so that the information can be released in 92 years. LACholds an extensive collection of census records from 1666 to 1926. According to the Statistics Act, census data collected from 1910 to 2005, and those collected in or after 2021,...
As early as 1871, census questionnaires were produced in English and French. This tradition became law in 1988 under the Official Languages Act. This act states that English and French are the official languages of Canada and that service to the public must be provided in both languages. As in previous censuses, procedures were in place for the 202...
For the 2021 Census of Population, the questionnaires were available in English and French. However, reference material—including the questions and explanations of the reasons why they were asked—was available in a number of other languages, including immigrant and Indigenous languages. Respondents could obtain a copy of these materials by visiting...
Feb 9, 2022 · The 2021 Census of Population Program offers a wide range of analysis, data, reference and geographical information according to topics (subjects) that paint a portrait of Canada and its population. The population and dwelling counts are the first major release of data from the 2021 Census of Population.
This series of fact sheets provides an overview of the changes in content for the 2021 Census of Population, as the census process is ever changing to reflect changes in the Canadian population and its demographic characteristics. This fact sheet covers the theme of education, labour, commuting, and Veterans.
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.
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.
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This series of fact sheets provides an overview of the changes in content for the 2021 Census of Population, as the census process is ever changing to reflect changes in the Canadian population and its demographic characteristics. This fact sheet covers the theme of immigration, ethnocultural diversity and languages in Canada. This theme
