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In the latest edition of The Daily, Statistics Canada has released information on the 2021 Census, including the 2021 Census of Population questionnaire.

From Statistics Canada:

The Census Project is pleased to announce the release of information pertaining to the 2021 Census Questionnaires following the notice posted this afternoon (July 17, 2020) in the Canada Gazette.

Information relating to the questionnaires can be found within the Road to the 2021 Census, including links to the 2021 Questionnaires (Form 2AForm 2A-LForm 2A-RCensus of Agriculture).

Additional information on 2021 content changes is found within the fact sheets and three technical documents which will be released on Monday, July 20th, 2020 : Ethnic or cultural origins: Technical report on changes for the 2021 CensusSex at birth and gender: Technical report on changes for the 2021 CensusMinority language educational rights: Technical report on changes for the 2021 Census.

Also available is:

Painting a Portrait of Canada: The 2021 Census of Population

This comprehensive document outlines Statistics Canada’s planned approach to the 2021 Census of Population and provides a clear explanation of the processes behind the Census Program, including historical, legal, operational and content aspects. Painting a Portrait of Canada: The 2021 Census of Population gives readers an exclusive, detailed look at how census data are collected, analyzed and released to Canadians in the form of high-quality statistical information that is used to make evidence-based decisions across Canada.