Census in Canada

The 1931 Census is now online!

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

GATINEAU, QC, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is proud and excited to offer access to the digitized 1931 Census of Canada , 92 years after it was conducted.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, June 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is proud and excited to offer access to the digitized 1931 Census of Canada , 92 years after it was conducted.
  • This is the first time that LAC has provided online access to census content on the first day permitted by law.
  • The release of the 1931 Census data is taking place in two phases.
  • As soon as the fall of 2023, all users—regardless of their level of genealogical or research expertise—will be able to search the census by name or place using Census Search .

Time to show Canada’s Women’s National Soccer Team the money

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

TORONTO, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s women’s national soccer team players have a fundamental human right to discrimination-free pay and equal opportunities.

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  • TORONTO, March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canada’s women’s national soccer team players have a fundamental human right to discrimination-free pay and equal opportunities.
  • On March 9, 2023, the Women’s National Team players appear before the Federal Parliamentary Heritage Committee to seek pay transparency, equal pay and equal program funding.
  • The Heritage Committee can recommend that the same pay transparency law apply to Soccer Canada as a federally-funded entity.
  • For the Women’s National Team players, pay transparency requires a full report on the number of games and camps for both the women’s and men’s national teams, now and planned for the next quadrennial.

FedEx Survey: Canadians Gearing Up to be Savvy Shoppers This Holiday Season

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

In fact, new data from this year's annual FedEx Express Holiday Shopping Survey reveals that a whopping 78 per cent of Canadian holiday shoppers expect to spend the same or more this holiday season compared to last year.

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  • In fact, new data from this year's annual FedEx Express Holiday Shopping Survey reveals that a whopping 78 per cent of Canadian holiday shoppers expect to spend the same or more this holiday season compared to last year.
  • "Canadians are gearing up for a busy holiday season by being smarter online shoppers, leveraging digital solutions that empower them to take ownership of their shopping experience," said Lisa Lisson, president of FedEx Express Canada.
  • "Like every holiday season at FedEx, we're ready to deliver on Canadians' shipping needs, so they can focus on what matters most."
  • A number of offerings and enhancements uniquely position FedEx and its Canadian customers for a successful, stress-free holiday season.

Organon Canada reinforces the need to raise awareness and access for contraception methods with nearly half of pregnancies unplanned

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Organon is proud to support the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) to reinforce the importance of education and awareness in reducing unplanned pregnancies in Canada through roundtable discussions.

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  • Organon is proud to support the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) to reinforce the importance of education and awareness in reducing unplanned pregnancies in Canada through roundtable discussions.
  • Nearly half of all pregnancies in Canada are unintended1 and UIP is a public health and reproductive health concern worldwide2.
  • A recent survey* funded by Organon Canada showed 48 per cent of 18-40 years old women in Canada would be financially impacted by an unintended pregnancy.
  • "Women who experience unplanned pregnancies are at high risk for many health factors, which can have overwhelming and negative impacts.

2021 Census: Enumerators to begin follow-ups with dwellings

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b"OTTAWA, ON, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Statistics Canada thanks all Canadians who have completed their 2021 Census to date.

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  • b"OTTAWA, ON, May 20, 2021 /CNW/ - Statistics Canada thanks all Canadians who have completed their 2021 Census to date.
  • Millions of households have responded to the questionnaires safely online, on paper or over the phone.Where needed, some visits were carried out to drop off invitation letters, and enumerators adhered to strict health and safety protocols.\nIn late May, Statistics Canada enumerators will begin follow-ups with dwellings from which completed questionnaires have not yet been received.
  • Every attempt will be made by Statistics Canada employees to reach households by phone before enumerators conduct in-person visits to remind residents to complete the census and offer assistance.\nEnumerators visiting dwellings will follow a new no-contact protocol.
  • Households can still contact the Census Help Line at 1-855-340-2021 to request a secure access code or at 1-877-885-2021 to receive a paper questionnaire.

The 2021 Census of Population and Census of Agriculture begin today!

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b'OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that collection for the 2021 Census of Population and 2021 Census of Agriculture begins today!\nThe 2021 Census begins today!\nCanadians will be receiving their census letter in the mail with instructions on how to conveniently complete their questionnaire online, on paper or over the phone.

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  • b'OTTAWA, ON, May 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that collection for the 2021 Census of Population and 2021 Census of Agriculture begins today!\nThe 2021 Census begins today!\nCanadians will be receiving their census letter in the mail with instructions on how to conveniently complete their questionnaire online, on paper or over the phone.
  • "\nCensus questionnaires are assigned by household, and the Census of Population enumerates the entire Canadian population.
  • Farm operators will receive their letter with easy-to-follow instructions on how to complete the Census of Agriculture questionnaire online.
  • Supervisory and non-supervisory opportunities are still available ina number of communities.\nFor more information on the census and to apply for census jobs, visit the 2021 Census website .\n'