Today is 2021 Census deadline day.
The federal government says the information you provide on the questionnaire is converted into statistics used by communities, businesses and governments to plan services and make informed decisions about employment, education, health care, market development and more.
It says your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and kept strictly confidential.
Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census and provide information that will be used to plan programs and services like daycare, schools, hospitals, public transportation and emergency services. This year, the data are more important than ever. Information gathered from Canadians will help to assess how COVID-19 has affected communities across the country as we chart our path to recovery.
By law, every household must complete a 2021 Census of Population questionnaire, while farm operators must also complete a Census of Agriculture questionnaire.
For more details on the 2021 Census, please click here.
The #2021Census is an important tool that will help @StatCan_eng gather the information we need to build programs that work best for you and your family. Watch Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s message for Census Day ⬇️ Learn more about the Census: https://t.co/T3Wle96wpQ pic.twitter.com/aa1dmj99kh
— Prime Minister of Canada (@CanadianPM) May 11, 2021
The #2021Census of Population and the #CensusOfAgriculture are here! By filling out your questionnaire, you’re helping to pave the way for a better future for #Canada and your community. Complete yours online today: https://t.co/i3dkVoJ7Qq pic.twitter.com/NpgxSZ00wi
— Statistics Canada (@StatCan_eng) May 10, 2021