Get you up to speed: Canada’s 2026 census participation was among highest ever, says StatCan
Statistics Canada reported a response rate of 98.4 per cent for this year’s census of the population. This rate is one of the highest ever recorded.
Statistics Canada reported that the census was conducted across the country in May 2026. The organisation is currently analysing the data collected to prepare for the official release of results later in the year.
Statistics Canada reported a response rate of 98.4 per cent for this year’s census, marking one of the highest rates recorded to date. The agency plans to analyse the data and release preliminary findings in the upcoming months.
What remains unclear — It is not specified how many households chose not to participate in the census.
Canada’s 2026 census participation rate reaches 98.4 per cent, says StatCan
Statistics Canada says the response rate for this year’s census of the population was 98.4 per cent, one of the highest ever recorded.