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The Journey of Statistics Canada Data

September 26, 2022, 10:59 a.m. (EDT)

There's power in numbers. Statistics Canada collects data on all aspects of life in Canada, and you have a key role to play. Here’s how:

Your household or business is selected to participate in a Statistics Canada survey.

We get in touch with you by telephone, electronically or in person. For most surveys, Statistics Canada will first send an invitation letter or email to let you know about the purpose of the survey and to inform you that an interviewer will contact you.

You take the time to complete the survey.

Your answers are compiled, analyzed, used to make important decisions, and kept strictly confidential.

Learn more about how Statistics Canada protects your information.

Thanks to your participation, we can measure trends, better understand social issues and make decisions based on facts. There's no better way to paint an objective picture of the society we live in.

Discover the power of numbers. And if you are selected for a Statistics Canada survey, say yes!

Want to learn more? Check out our Infographic on the journey of Statistics Canada data.

Contact information

For more information, contact the Statistical Information Service (toll-free 1-800-263-1136514-283-8300infostats@statcan.gc.ca) or Media Relations (statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca).