{"id":114733,"date":"2026-05-08T08:43:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/?p=114733"},"modified":"2026-05-08T08:54:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T12:54:35","slug":"the-2026-census-has-begun_canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sutton.ca\/en\/the-2026-census-has-begun_canada\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2026 Census has begun!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every five years, Statistics Canada conducts the national Population Census and the Agricultural Census. Data collection for both censuses began on May 4, 2026, across the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation in the census is mandatory. By law, every household must complete a 2026 Census of Population questionnaire. If you are a farm operator, you are also required by law to complete the 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have you received your code?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Households that have already received a census invitation letter in the mail containing a secure access code can complete their questionnaire online today. The online process is confidential and secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surveys-enquetes.statcan.gc.ca\/census-recensement\/en\/login-connexion\/open-ouvrir\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/surveys-enquetes.statcan.gc.ca\/census-recensement\/en\/login-connexion\/open-ouvrir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your census questionnaire<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your answers are collected under the authority of the&nbsp;<em>Statistics Act<\/em>&nbsp;and kept strictly confidential. The information you provide produces statistics that communities, businesses, and governments rely on to plan services, develop programs, and make informed decisions about employment, schools, public transportation, hospitals and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about the Census:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gc.ca\/en\/index\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.census.gc.ca\/en\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welcome to the 2026 Census, Statistics Canada<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gc.ca\/en\/faq\/who\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.census.gc.ca\/en\/faq\/who\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 Who should be included in the census?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2026 Census questionnaire is now available online. 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