2026 Canadian census
| 29th Canadian census | |
|---|---|
May 12, 2026
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| General information | |
| Country | Canada |
| Authority | Statistics Canada |
| Website | statcan |
The 2026 Canadian census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population with a reference date of May 12, 2026. The mail form was due by May 12 and is scheduled to be followed up by other forms of contact.[1][2][3] It follows the 2021 Canadian census, which recorded a population of 36,991,981.[4]
Statistics Canada announced in January 2026 that it intended to hire roughly 32,000 workers to conduct the census.[5][6] Enumeration began in February 2026 for some northern and remote communities.[7] The 2026 census is the first to incorporate questions about sexual orientation (for respondents aged 15 years or older), homelessness, and health problems in the long-form questionnaire.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out". Pelham Today. The Canadian Press. May 5, 2026. Retrieved May 7, 2026.
- ^ "The 2026 Census is coming soon". The Maple Leaf. Government of Canada. April 24, 2026. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ Dabu, Christl (April 30, 2026). "From what's being asked to $500 fines: What you should know about the 2026 census". CTV News. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ "Census Profile, 2021 Census of Population". Statistics Canada. Government of Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2022.
- ^ "Statistics Canada staffing 32,000 census jobs across Canada". Statistics Canada. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ Belmonte, Lisa (January 6, 2026). "Statistics Canada is hiring for 32,000 census jobs and you can make up to $31 an hour". Narcity Media. Retrieved May 2, 2026.
- ^ Blake, Emily (February 2, 2026). "2026 census begins early in some northern communities". Cabin Radio. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
- ^ Thompson, Elizabeth (June 25, 2025). "Sexual orientation question to appear on census for first time in 2026". CBC News. Retrieved May 7, 2026.