The 2026 Census begins in May!
- Collection begins on May 4 across Canada.
- Census data are essential for planning programs and services that support employment, public transit, education, health care and more.
- Households will receive a census invitation letter in the mail starting in May with instructions on how to complete their questionnaire.
- The census questions will be available in alternate formats and 28 non-official languages for reference purposes.
- All information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.
More details about the 2026 Census can be found at census.gc.ca
