Census. gc. ca — Welcome to the 2026 Census Thank you for participating in the 2026 Census The Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture paint a portrait of Canada's population and farming sector The information you provide produces statistics that communities, businesses, and governments rely on to plan services, develop programs, and make informed decisions about employment, schools, public transportation, hospitals and
Census. gc. ca — About the census The 2026 Census The next census will take place in 2026 Learn more about how the census helps support important decisions that affect Canadian families, neighbourhoods, businesses, and the agriculture industry
Census. gc. ca — The 2026 Census Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census The Census of Population helps paint a statistical portrait of Canada's diverse population and the places where we live by collecting demographic, social and economic information from households across Canada The Census of Agriculture is conducted at the same time and collects information about every agricultural operation
Census. gc. ca — Frequently asked questions — General information What is the census and why is it conducted every five years? The Census of Population is a survey conducted to enumerate (or count) the entire Canadian population based on a "usual place of residence," that is, at the location where a person lives most of the time The data collected helps paint a statistical portrait of Canada's population and the places we live The Census of Agriculture is
Contact us - census. gc. ca Statistics Canada is now hiring across Canada To learn more and to apply for a job, please visit Census jobs If you require assistance to complete your online job application form, please call the Census Recruitment Help Line toll-free number at 1-833-830-3106, or the Teletypewriter (TTY) service line at 1-833-830-3109 Please note that the purpose of this help line is to address questions
Census. gc. ca — Frequently asked questions—Completing and submitting the . . . Why should I complete the census questionnaire online? Completing your census questionnaire online is an easy, secure and convenient option that can be accessed anywhere, anytime Statistics Canada uses technologies and practices designed to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of your census data The following reasons make the online questionnaire easy to complete: Online edits prompt
Census. gc. ca — The census and you The census and you English version (PDF, 191 49 KB) What is the census? In Canada, a census is taken every five years The Census of Population collects demographic, social and economic information from households The Census of Agriculture collects information about every agricultural operation in Canada Together, they paint a portrait of Canada's population and farming sector, providing
Census. gc. ca — Census jobs Statistics Canada is now hiring for approximately 32,000 census jobs across Canada Apply now! Who are we hiring? To be considered for a job, you must: have reached the age of majority in your current province or territory of residence Provinces where the age of majority is 18: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan Provinces and territories where the age of
Frequently asked questions—Who should be included in the census? If you have your secure access code, you can complete your census questionnaire online at www census gc ca If someone else is currently at your home, that person can complete the questionnaire for your household and include you