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2016 Census
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
The 2016 Census is now being conducted. Each household in Canada has received a letter about the census. All residents of Canada are legally required to participate in the Census. A member of your household must complete the census questionnaire by May 10, 2016. There are two versions of the Census, a short form and a long form. Only 25% of homes will receive the long form.
Census information is necessary for planning services such as child care, schooling, family services, housing, and skills training for employment.
Statistics Canada has created general information fact sheets in 11 languages to help answer the most common questions about the Census:
It is important to note that the questions are translated for reference purposes only. The census questionnaire must be completed online or on paper, in either English or French.
The information about the Census is also available in a American Sign Language (ASL).