Here are the latest publicly available updates on Canada's census:
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Statistics Canada has announced that the 2026 Census collection began in northern and remote communities in February 2026, with nationwide collection starting in May 2026. This confirms the start of the 2026 Census cycle and outlines the phased rollout by region. [source: Statistics Canada news release, February 2026] [cite ]
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The 2026 Census questions were published in the Canada Gazette in July 2025, and are available on Statistics Canada's site, outlining the topics that will be asked in the Census of Population and Census of Agriculture. This provides insight into what data will be collected and reported. [source: Statistics Canada news release, July 2025] [cite ]
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Statistics Canada has emphasized new topics for the 2026 Census, including questions related to sexual orientation, homelessness, and general health, reflecting updated data priorities for the national portrait. [source: Statistics Canada news release, July 2025] [cite ]
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For ongoing context, Statistics Canada maintains a dedicated page for the 2026 Census with hiring information and other details, highlighting thousands of census-related job opportunities and the overarching Road to the 2026 Census. If you’re curious about participation or opportunities, that page is a good reference. [source: Census.gc.ca – Welcome to the 2026 Census, 2024] [cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact excerpts from each page and provide a concise summary with direct quotes and dates, or set up a quick digest of the key milestones by month.
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The next Census of Population and Census of Agriculture will take place in 2026. In preparation, Statistics Canada continues to innovate, improve its processes, and consult with Canadians to ensure the next census accurately represents the Canadian population. There are several milestones along the road to the 2026 Census. ... Canada’s 2026 census will include new questions on sexual orientation, homelessness, and general health to address gaps in national data. Now available: The 2025 Census...
donneescommunautaires.caThe next census will be taking place in May 2026.
www.census.gc.canews
www.newswire.caThe next Census of Population and Census of Agriculture will take place in 2026. In preparation, Statistics Canada continues to innovate, improve its processes, and consult with Canadians to ensure the next census accurately represents the Canadian population. There are several milestones along the road to the 2026 Census. ... Canada’s 2026 census will include new questions on sexual orientation, homelessness, and general health to address gaps in national data.
communitydata.caStatistics Canada is pleased to announce that the questions for the 2026 Census of Population and the 2026 Census of Agriculture have been published .
www.canada.caCensus videos and latest news articles
globalnews.caStatistics Canada is pleased to announce that collection for the 2026 Census of Population has begun in select communities in northern and remote areas of the country.
www.canada.caIndex to the latest information from the Census of Population. This survey conducted by Statistics Canada provides a statistical portrait of Canada and its people. The census is a reliable source designed to provide information about people and housing units in Canada by their demographic, social and economic characteristics. Information from previous censuses is also available.
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