2026 Canadian census
Detailed enumeration of Canadian residents in 2026
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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]
| 29th Canadian census | |
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May 12, 2026
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| General information | |
| Country | Canada |
| Authority | Statistics Canada |
| Website | statcan |
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]
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