Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that the questions for the 2026 Census of Population and the 2026 Census of Agriculture have been published in the Canada Gazette and are now available to all Canadians on the Statistics Canada website.
Every five years, Canadians and agricultural businesses are invited to participate in the census to help paint a portrait of Canada. The information they provide allows us to better understand Canada's economy and society.
Between each census cycle, Statistics Canada conducts comprehensive research, consultations and extensive testing to ensure the census fully captures the diversified profiles of Canadians and agriculture businesses.
Statistics Canada is committed to keeping the questions relevant, accessible, and as easy to answer as possible for all respondents. This ensures that each census provides the high-quality data that Canadians rely on to make informed decisions. See the backgrounder for more details on how content for the 2026 Census questionnaires is determined.
Collection for the 2026 Census will begin in May 2026, except for the most northern and remote areas of the country where collection will begin in February 2026.
