Complete your census questionnaire:

• Online: at www.census.gc.ca by using the secure access code printed above.
• or
  • On paper: please print using CAPITAL LETTERS.

Any questions?

• www.census.gc.ca
• Call us free of charge at 1-833-852-2026
• TTY: 1-833-830-3109

Confidential when completed

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19.

Step A

1. What is your telephone number?

2. What is the address of this dwelling?

• Number (and suffix, if applicable)
  (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
• Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
• Apartment or unit
• City, municipality, town, village or First Nations reserve
• Province or territory
• Postal code

3. What is the mailing address of this dwelling, if different from above?

(e.g., Rural Route, PO Box, General Delivery)

Step B

1. Including yourself, how many persons usually live at this address on May 12, 2026?

Include all persons who have their main residence at this address, even if they are temporarily away.

See the instructions on page 3 (joint custody, students, landed immigrants, secondary residence, etc.).

• Number of persons

2. Including yourself, list all persons who usually live here on May 12, 2026.

Important: Begin the list with an adult followed, if applicable, by that person's spouse or common-law partner and by their children. Continue with all other persons who usually live at this address.

• Person 1: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 2: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 3: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 4: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 5: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 6: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 7: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 8: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 9: Family name(s), Given name(s)
• Person 10: Family name(s), Given name(s)

Step C

Did you leave anyone out of step B because you were not sure the person should be listed?

For example, a student, a child in joint custody, a person temporarily away, a person who lives here temporarily, a resident from another country with a work or study permit, a refugee claimant, etc.

• No
• Yes
  • Please refer to the instructions on page 3 to determine if this person should be listed.
    If they should be listed, please add them to step B.

Step D

Copy the names in step B to question 1, at the top of page 4.

Keep the same order.

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-833-663-2026.

1. Whom to include in Step B
   • All persons who have their main residence at this address on May 12, 2026, including newborn babies, roommates and persons who are temporarily away
   • Canadian citizens, landed immigrants (permanent residents), persons who have claimed refugee status (asylum seekers), persons from another country with a work or study permit and family members living here with them
   • Persons staying at this address temporarily on May 12, 2026 who have no main residence elsewhere.
2. Where to include persons with more than one residence
   • Children in joint custody should be included in the home of the parent where they live most of the time. Children who spend equal time with each parent should be included in the home of the parent with whom they are staying on May 12, 2026.
   • Students who return to live with their parents during the year should be included at their parents' address, even if they live elsewhere while attending school or working at a summer job.
   • Spouses or common-law partners temporarily away who stay elsewhere while working or studying should be listed at the main residence of their family, if they return periodically.
   • Persons in an institution for less than six months (for example, in a home for the aged, a hospital or a prison) should be listed at their usual residence.

If this address is:

• a secondary residence (for example, a cottage) for all persons who stayed here on May 12, 2026 (all these persons have their main residence elsewhere in Canada), mark this circle. Print your name and your telephone number. Do not answer other questions.
• a dwelling occupied only by residents of another country visiting Canada (for example, on vacation or on a business trip), mark this circle. Print your name and your telephone number. Do not answer other questions.
• the home of a government representative of another country (for example, an embassy or a high commission) and family members, mark this circle. Print your name and your telephone number. Do not answer other questions.

• Name
• Telephone number

Mail this questionnaire in the enclosed envelope today.

1. Name

In the spaces provided, copy the names in the same order as in step B. Then answer the following questions for each person.

Person 1

• Family name
• Given name

The following questions refer to each person's situation on May 12, 2026, unless otherwise specified.

2. What are this person's date of birth and age?

If exact date of birth is not known, enter best estimate. For children less than 1 year old, enter 0 for age.

• Day
• Month
• Year
• Age

3. What is this person's gender?

Gender refers to an individual's personal and social identity as a man (or a boy), a woman (or a girl), or a person who is not exclusively a man (or a boy) or a woman (or a girl), for example, non-binary, agender, gender fluid, queer or Two-Spirit.

• Man (or boy)
• Woman (or girl)
• Or please specify this person's gender:

4. What was this person's sex at birth?

Sex at birth refers to the sex recorded on a person's first birth certificate. It is typically observed based on a person's reproductive system and other physical characteristics.

• Male
• Female

5. What is the relationship of this person to Person 1?

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple and who are not married, regardless of the duration of the relationship.

Person 1

• No answer required for Person 1

Person 2

• Married spouse of Person 1
• Common-law partner of Person 1
• Child of Person 1 and another person living at this address
• Child of Person 1 only (mark if no other legal parent of this person lives at this address)
• Stepchild of Person 1
• Parent of Person 1
• Grandchild of Person 1
• Spouse or partner of child of Person 1
• Parent of spouse or partner of Person 1
• Sibling of Person 1
• Foster child of Person 1
• Roommate, lodger or boarder of Person 1
• Other relationship — specify:

Persons 3-6

• Married spouse of Person 1
• Common-law partner of Person 1
• Child of Person 1 and Person 2
• Child of Person 1 and another person living at this address
• Child of Person 1 only (mark if no other legal parent of this person lives at this address)
• Stepchild of Person 1
• Parent of Person 1
• Grandchild of Person 1
• Spouse or partner of child of Person 1
• Parent of spouse or partner of Person 1
• Sibling of Person 1
• Foster child of Person 1
• Roommate, lodger or boarder of Person 1
• Other relationship — specify:

Questions 6. and 7. are asked only for persons aged 15 years and older (born before May 12, 2011).

6. What is this person’s marital status?

Mark "x" one circle only.

• Never legally married
• Legally married (and not separated)
• Separated, but still legally married
• Divorced
• Widowed

7. Is this person living with a common-law partner? 

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple and who are not married, regardless of the duration of the relationship.

• Yes
• No

8. Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

Mark "x" one circle only.

• English only
• French only
• Both English and French
• Neither English nor French

9. a) What language(s) does this person speak on a regular basis at home?

• English
• French
• Other language(s) — specify:

If this person indicates only one language in question 9. a), go to question 10.

9. b) Of these languages, which one does this person speak most often at home?

Indicate more than one language only if they are spoken equally at home.

• English
• French
• Other language — specify:

10. What is the language that this person first learned at home in childhood and still understands?

If this person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.

• English
• French
• Other language — specify:

The following questions collect information in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to support education programs in English and French in Canada.

11. Is this dwelling located in Quebec?

• No
  • Continue with question 12.
• Yes
  • Go to question 15.

12. Did this person do any of their primary or secondary schooling in French in Canada (including immersion)?

Mark "x" one circle only.

• Yes (previously or currently attending)
• No
  • Go to step E

13. In which type of program was this schooling in French done?

• A regular French program in a French-language school
• A French immersion program in an English-language school
  • Go to step E
• Both types of programs
• Other program — specify:

14. For how many years did this person attend a regular French program in a French-language school in Canada?

• Number of years in primary schooling (including kindergarten and middle school)
  • Number of years
    • Go to step E
• Number of years in secondary schooling
  • Number of years
    • Go to step E

15. Did this person do any of their primary or secondary schooling in an English-language school in Canada (including immersion)?

Mark "x" one circle only.

• Yes (previously or currently attending)
• No
  • Go to step E

16. For how many years did this person do their schooling in an English-language school in Canada (including immersion)?

• Number of years in primary schooling (including kindergarten)
  • Number of years
• Number of years in secondary schooling
  • Number of years

Step E

Comments

Please use the space provided below if you have concerns, suggestions or comments to make about:

• the steps to follow or the content of this questionnaire (for example, a question that was difficult to understand or to answer)
• the characteristics of the questionnaire (for example, the design, the format, the size of the text).

Step F

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-833-663-2026.

You have now completed your questionnaire. Please mail it today. If you have lost the return envelope, please mail the questionnaire to:

Statistics Canada
PO BOX 99994 STN FED-GOVT
Ottawa, ON K1A 9Z4

Thank you for your cooperation.

Reasons why we ask the questions

Steps A to C and question 1 are used to collect contact information and determine who should be included on the questionnaire. They help us ensure that we have counted everyone we need to count and that no one is counted twice.

Questions 2 to 7 provide information about the demographic characteristics of people in Canada. This information is used by all levels of government to make important decisions, such as planning community services and social programs, including Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit. It is also used by municipalities to plan a variety of services, such as child care, schools, hospitals and emergency services.

Questions 8 to 10 are used to provide a profile of the linguistic diversity of Canada's population. This information is used to estimate the need for services in English and French, and to better understand the current state and the evolution of Canada's various language groups, including official languages, Indigenous languages and other non-official languages.

Questions 11 to 16 collect information in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to support education programs in English and French in Canada.

The law protects what you tell us

The confidentiality of your responses is protected by law. All Statistics Canada employees have taken an oath of secrecy. Your personal information cannot be given to anyone outside Statistics Canada without your consent. This is your right.

This webinar, organized in partnership with the LIS Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg, will provide an introduction to the use of the structured LIS database for the study of income concepts. This session will also demonstrate how to access and analyze data through the LIS Remote-Execution System “LISSY” with hands-on exercises using Stata to produce descriptive statistics and indicators.

Key topics include:

• Overview of the LIS database, including geographic and temporal coverage and variable content
• Selection of welfare measures in LIS database
• Accessing LIS data via the LIS Remote-Execution System, "LISSY"
• Practical exercises using Stata with LISSY to conduct basic statistical analysis
  • Producing basic descriptive statistics
  • Producing inequality and poverty measures

Speaker: Heba Omar, Assistant Director of Operations, LIS Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg

To register for the English webinar, please fill out the following form:

• Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 10:00am - 11:30am PT / 11:00am - 12:30pm MT / 12:00pm - 1:30pm CT / 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET / 2:00pm – 3:30pm AT

To register for the French webinar, please fill out the following form:

• Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:30am – 8:00am PT / 7:30am - 9:00am MT / 8:30am - 10:00am CT / 9:30am - 11:00am ET / 10:30am - 12:00pm AT

Please Note: Registrations will close for the English session on October 15th, 2025, and for the French session on October 22nd, 2025.

About the LIS Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg

The LIS Cross-National Data Center collects and harmonizes datasets containing information on income, employment, wealth, and demographics, spanning over 50 countries and over 1,000 country-year datasets from the 1960s to 2023. These datasets are made publicly available in two databases: the Luxembourg Income Study (LIS) and Luxembourg Wealth Study (LWS). They offer a unique comparative perspective on economic disparities across different countries and time periods, aiding researchers in uncovering the underlying drivers of these inequalities.

Introduction

The Labour Force Survey (LFS) is the source of Canada’s official unemployment rate and one of the primary sources of labour market information for Canadians and policy makers. Statistics Canada’s Centre for Labour Market Information is undertaking a series of studies to better understand respondent experience with the LFS. These studies are conducted in collaboration with the Privy Council Office’s Impact and Innovation Unit and will include one-on-one and group discussions with individuals who have recently completed their participation in the LFS.

Consultative engagement objectives

The engagement activity will gather feedback from those who had been selected to participate in the LFS to better understand their motivations for participation, barriers to timely participation and reactions to LFS communications. Topics of discussion will include trust in Statistics Canada, the clarity and tone of communication materials, and the usability of different survey completion modes. The findings will inform upcoming initiatives to enhance respondent experiences and lay the groundwork for future experiments and interventions aimed at improving survey operations.

How to get involved

Individuals who wish to obtain more information, can contact us at consultativeengagement-mobilisationconsultative@statcan.gc.ca

Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultative engagement participants. All personal information created, held, or collected by the agency is kept strictly confidential; it is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice.

Results

Summary results of the engagement initiatives will be published online when available.

Consultative engagement objectives

The Census of Environment (CoE) program is committed to providing comprehensive biophysical information on the extent and condition of Canada’s ecosystems, linking it to socio-economic data and informing Canadians about the many values of nature's ecosystem services This integrated approach is designed to support policy development and investment decisions at national, provincial, and regional levels.

As a relatively new program, the CoE would like to gather feedback on client satisfaction with its products and tools. This input will help assess the usefulness of the program’s outputs during its first five years and inform future planning and improvements.

As part of this initiative, an e-form was created to gather users’ perspectives, relevance, usability, accessibility, quality and impact of CoE products.

How to get involved

To provide your feedback on CoE products, please fill out the following e-form: Census Of Environment Feedback Form.

If you would like to obtain more information on this engagement initiative or are interested in participating, please contact us by email at consultativeengagement-mobilisationconsultative@statcan.gc.ca.

Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultation participants. All personal information created, held, or collected by the agency is kept strictly confidential; it is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice.

Results

Summary results of the engagement initiatives will be published online when available.

On this page

• Apply now for a census job!
• Local knowledge matters – be part of the 2026 Census
• Work that matters — Apply now!
• Jobs in select northern and remote communities for the 2026 Census!

Apply now for a census job!

The 2026 Census is coming soon, and Statistics Canada is hiring in select northern and remote communities.

Recruiting community members who know the people, the land and the language is key to a successful census – local knowledge makes a difference.

Census information is used to help plan services like employment, child care, education and health care. That’s why it’s so important that every community is counted.

Joining the census team is a great way for people to earn income while helping to shape their community’s future.

Apply now and tell a friend: census.gc.ca/jobs-north.

Local knowledge matters – be part of the 2026 Census

For the 2026 Census, Statistics Canada is hiring in select northern and remote communities. Local workers bring valuable insight related to the people, the culture, and the land.

This local knowledge is key to collecting accurate information that helps plan for essential services like child care, education, and health care.

Whether you're looking to broaden your skills, or earn extra income, a census job is a meaningful way to make a difference.

Apply now at census.gc.ca/jobs-north.

Work that matters — Apply now!

Statistics Canada is hiring in select northern and remote communities. From understanding the land to knowing the connections between families, local voices carry insights that can’t be found anywhere else.

Working on the 2026 Census is more than just a job — it’s a way to help ensure your community is accurately counted and represented.

Why census data matters

Accurate census data provides a clear picture of who lives in each community and what their needs are. Governments, community organizations, and service providers can use this information to plan and fund programs that support people where they live. Census data can help determine how many teachers and classrooms are needed, what health services and clinics should be available, how housing programs are funded, where to improve roads and transportation, and how to support language programs.

In northern and remote communities, accurate information is essential for planning for the future. That begins with local people leading the way.

If you are ready to take on work that matters, now is the time. Join the 2026 Census team.

Apply now at census.gc.ca/jobs-north.

Jobs in select northern and remote communities for the 2026 Census!

Are you looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule and can help make a difference in your community? Statistics Canada is hiring for the 2026 Census in select northern and remote communities.

By hiring local people who know the land, the language, and the community, the census can collect more accurate information that reflects the realities of northern and Indigenous communities. This information can help support planning for vital services such as employment, childcare, education, and healthcare.

Important to know

• Pay is $35.79 per hour for non-supervisory positions and $37.79 per hour for supervisory positions, plus authorized expenses.
• The timeframe for census jobs is from January to April 2026, depending on the position and location.
• You must be available to work flexible hours, including days, evenings and weekends.

Your contribution to the census can help your community plan and shape its future – apply now!

Apply now and tell a friend!
census.gc.ca/jobs-north

Statistics Canada’s use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is governed in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) policy and guidance on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). For more information, consult the Guide on the use of generative artificial intelligence.

At Statistics Canada, we have embraced TBS’s guidance by embedding our use of GenAI within our own AI Strategy and a robust internal framework tailored to the sensitive and specialized nature of our statistical work. Statistics Canada’s strategy requires employees to adhere to clearly defined best practices, which are specific to our business needs. Employees must follow privacy and security protocols and seek approval before deploying new GenAI tools for production use.

Our approach includes

• mandatory staff validation and review of all GenAI-assisted outputs prior to publication
• enhanced privacy and data protection measures aligned with the Statistics Act
• clear documentation and approval processes for the adoption of new AI tools
• ongoing staff training and support for responsible AI use.

We are committed to transparency, responsible innovation and privacy protection in all our activities. Statistics Canada’s guiding principles and use of GenAI tools are continuously monitored and reviewed to remain relevant and reflect the evolving technology and regulatory landscape, ensuring that our practices meet the highest ethical and professional standards.

How Statistics Canada uses generative artificial intelligence

To improve efficiency and enhance our services, we may use government-approved GenAI tools to help create our information and communications products. All AI-assisted outputs are reviewed and validated by Statistics Canada staff before publication.

The following are examples of how we may use GenAI:

• drafting and editing reports and discussion papers
• editing documents to ensure plain and inclusive language
• conducting preliminary research and compiling a list of sources
• drafting presentations, outlines, speaking notes, meeting minutes and other written materials
• summarizing and organizing comments and feedback
• reviewing and summarizing research materials
• drafting and editing emails and messages
• translating brief text segments
• producing videos and images.

Protecting your privacy while using generative artificial intelligence tools

Safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of all information entrusted to us is our highest priority. Statistics Canada is dedicated to upholding strict data protection standards and complying with all relevant legislation when using GenAI tools. Every use of AI respects our legal and ethical obligations, ensuring that no personal or sensitive data are exposed or misused during the process.

For more on how we protect your data and foster public trust, please visit the Trust Centre pages dedicated to privacy and confidentiality commitments.

Unlocking innovation through responsible artificial intelligence use

By embracing GenAI with a commitment to responsibility, we unlock opportunities to design innovative services that respond more precisely to the evolving needs of those we serve. Harnessing these advanced tools allows us not only to enhance the quality of our existing offerings but also to streamline processes, increase efficiency and deliver greater value to Canadians. Responsible integration of AI empowers us to adapt swiftly and thoughtfully, ensuring that new solutions remain aligned with our high standards of service and integrity.

September 18th, 2025 – The Canadian Statistics Advisory Council (CSAC) released its sixth annual report, Towards a Framework for Official Statistics in the National Statistical System today. As an independent body, CSAC provides impartial advice to the Chief Statistician and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry to help maintain the overall quality of the national statistical system.

This year’s report emphasizes the importance of establishing a national framework for defining and accrediting official statistics. Canada currently has no legislated definition of official statistics and no consistent process to accredit them. The Council warns that this lack of clarity can lead to uneven standards and methods across jurisdictions, making it harder for Canadians to identify and rely on trusted data. To address these gaps, the report recommends a clear legal definition, the creation of a federal accreditation process, and the development of a national repository that makes official statistics accessible, transparent, and easily understood.

The Council also highlights that enhancing public trust in data is more important than ever in the face of growing misinformation and disinformation. Clear communication and transparency about how official statistics are developed and how they benefit Canadians are essential aspects to maintaining confidence in the national statistical system.

Statistics Canada thanks the members of CSAC for their dedication and valuable insights. These recommendations align closely with the agency’s 2023–2026 Strategic Plan, reinforcing our commitment to fostering collaboration, enhancing data literacy, and ensuring that Canada’s statistical system continues to serve the evolving needs of Canadians.

André Loranger
Chief Statistician of Canada