Summary
Over 12.7 million households, 32.5 million people were expected to be counted. Canada Post delivered census forms by mail to 70% of the country, primarily residents in urban areas. Census enumerators delivered to the remaining 30% of households. Every fifth home received the long questionnaire (53 questions versus 8 questions on the short form). For the first time, Canadian residents were able to go online to fill in their forms. Statistics Canada expected approximately 20% of households to file their surveys electronically. Persistent census staff are contacting tardy households. The total estimated cost of the 2006 census is $567 million spread over seven years, employing more than 25,000 full and part-time census workers.
New in the 2006 Census Questionnaire:
- Education. Where did individuals receive their highest level of education? (Only on extended questionnaire)
- Income. Permission to use income information from individual's income tax file. Income from child benefits. Income tax paid. (Also only on extended questionnaire)
- Access to personal information. Permission to make information public in 92 years.
Questions not asked in the 2006 Census:
- Religion. Normally asked only once every 10 years, and the religion question was asked in the 2001 Census.
- Education. The number of years of schooling received.
Modified questions:
- Education.
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