Census

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Census

What is cencus?

Census information gives a snapshot of Canada's population by comparing one to the next

The census collects demographic information on every person in Canada

In Canada the census is a nationwide survey taken every 7 years

The word census has the meaning "to access"

Pros and cons of census

cons

many people worry how the information will be used

refusing to do the census can result in fines or jailtime

pros

accurate data for policy making

economic planning and development

cultural and diversity insights

tracking demographic changes

community development

Stakeholders

citizens

Some people believe the government doesn't need to be asking personal questions

worried about how the information will be used

government

wanted by the government because it has many uses from census

Uses of census

federal government uses census data

determine the boundaries of federal electoral districts

determine the amount of transfer payments to the provinces

The healthcare industry uses census data to forecast needs and costs

Census data is used to decide which public services are needed the most

schools, hospitals and emergency services