Every five years, Canadians are invited to participate in the census.
The Census of Population helps paint a statistical portrait of Canada's diverse population and the places where we live by collecting demographic, social and economic information from households across Canada.
The Census of Agriculture is conducted at the same time and collects information about every agricultural operation in Canada.
The next census will take place in 2026.
Census of Population
The 2026 Census of Population will mark Canada's 24th national census.
By completing your census, you are helping provide high-quality information on key socioeconomic trends and analysis that support important decisions that affect Canadian families, neighbourhoods and businesses.
The information you provide ensures that the census accurately reflects Canada's changing society. Your responses are vital for planning services that support employment, schools, public transportation, healthcare, and more.
Census of Agriculture
Since 1921, the Census of Agriculture has provided a snapshot of the agricultural industry with detailed data collected from all farms across Canada.
The Census of Agriculture provides information on all aspects of the Canadian agriculture industry. The collected data are used to inform decisions about business management strategies and to develop, administer and evaluate agriculture policies that directly affect farmers and rural communities.