06/15/2026
Did you know that the provincial government uses census data to plan and fund services?
Below are a few examples of how completing the census directly benefits you, your community and the country as a whole π
Daycare, schools and retirement residences: Provincial and territorial governments use census data on age and population numbers to understand how an area is changing and to estimate program needs, including the need for new daycare centres, schools and retirement residences.
Health services: By mapping census data, provincial and territorial governments can better provide community health services according to neighbourhood needs.
Roads and public transport: Transportation planners for provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments use census information to analyze traffic flows, assess existing transportation services, and plan for changes to these services and to road networks.
Learn more about how census data is used at
https://www.census.gc.ca/en/about/how-data-used
Thousands of census employees across the country are helping collect data that are vital to improving the lives of Canadians. These are your family, friends or neighbours making a difference for your community.
If you haven't completed your questionnaire yet and we follow up with you, hereβs how to recognize official census communications:
π© Reminder letters will be sent by mail or delivered in person, which will contain a secure access code to complete the census questionnaire online.
πͺͺ In person follow-ups will be conducted by employees with an identification card.
π± Text message reminders may also be sent from the text message short code number 236732.
π If a follow-up phone call to a household is needed, the census employees will identify themselves clearly.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/mmFu50Z4jXy.