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StatCan Says Canada’s 2026 Census Participation Was Among Highest Ever
- Statistics Canada reported a 98.4 per cent participation rate in the 2026 population census, one of the highest ever recorded.
- The census questionnaire collects data on age, gender, marital status, and language use, which helps in planning social programs, electoral boundaries, and government funding.
- Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen encouraged people to complete the census after concerns were raised about mailed forms marked 'return to sender'.
- More than 88 per cent of Canadians completed the census online, a record high, with data releases starting in February 2027.
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left13Leaning Right1Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution62% Left
Bias Distribution
- 62% of the sources lean Left
62% Left
L 62%
C 33%
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