StatCan says Canada’s 2026 census participation was among highest ever
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada announced that Canada's 2026 census participation rate was an impressive 98.4 per cent, marking one of the highest response rates ever recorded. The annual subscription fee for the 2026 census is $205.00 plus GST for a one-year period. This fee automatically renews at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks, offering a 10% discount off the regular annual price of $259.35.
The census data, collected every five years, includes details such as age, gender, marital status, and language use. These statistics are crucial for determining electoral maps, planning social programs, and allocating funding to municipal and provincial governments.
Some individuals expressed concerns about the census questions potentially violating their privacy rights, which led Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen to encourage citizens to complete the form. Non-completion of the census could result in a $500 fine. Statistics Canada has commenced the process of compiling the collected data and intends to release seven batches of information starting in February 2027. Approximately 88 per cent of Canadians opted to complete the census online, a record-breaking percentage.
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