Alternate formats for the census test questions

Important notice: The presentations are for reference purposes only. A 2024 Census Test questionnaire must be completed in English or in French, online or on paper. Multiple versions of the 2024 Census Test questionnaire are being tested and not all dwellings will be asked all questions.

The census test questions and reasons why they are asked are available in alternate formats, including American Sign Language (ASL), audio, DAISY, electronic braille and e-text.

People who have a hearing or speech impairment and need help completing their questionnaire should call the Census Help Line TTY number (1-833-830-3109) to request assistance. Video relay services can also be used.

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American Sign Language

Presentations of the census test questions and reasons why we ask the questions are available in American Sign Language (ASL). You can access these presentations organized by topic through the links below.

  1. Introduction and message from the Chief Statistician of Canada
  2. Part 1 - Steps A through D
  3. Part 1 - Step D: Demographic information
  4. Part 1 - Step D: Sociocultural information
  5. Part 1 - Step D: Mobility
  6. Part 1 - Step D: Education
  7. Part 1 - Step D: Labour market activities
  8. Part 1 - Steps E, F and Part 2
  9. Part 2 - Why we ask these questions

Audio

Presentations of the census test questions and the reasons why we ask the questions are available in audio format. You can access these presentations organized by topic or download the entire collection from Audio version of the census test questions.

    DAISY

    The census test questions and reasons why we ask the questions can be downloaded for use with a DAISY reader.

    Electronic braille

    The census test questions and reasons why we ask the questions are available for download in electronic braille format. Both Grade 1 and Grade 2 formats are available.

    E-text

    The census test questions and reasons why we ask the questions can be downloaded for use with an e-text reader.

    For more information on the accessibility of the census test questionnaire and the alternate formats available for the 2024 Census Test, please visit Frequently asked questions—Accessibility and alternate formats.