Important notice: The presentations are for reference purposes only. A 2026 Census questionnaire must be completed in English or in French, online, by phone or on paper.
The census questions and reasons why we ask the questions are available in audio format, either by streaming or download. You can access these presentations organized by topic below, or download the entire collection (ZIP, 83.18 MB).
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 (VRS) (opens in a new window) can also be used.
See also: Text version of the 2A-L Questions and reasons why the questions are asked.
On this page
- 2A-L questions – 2026 Census
- Introduction
- Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada
- Part 1
- Part 1 - Step A
- Part 1 - Step B
- Part 1 - Step C
- Part 1 - Step D
- Part 1 - Step D: Demographic information
- Part 1 - Step D: Activities of daily living
- Part 1 - Step D: General health
- Part 1 - Step D: Sociocultural information
- Part 1 - Step D: Religion
- Part 1 - Step D: Canadian military experience
- Part 1 - Step D: Mobility
- Part 1 - Step D: Homelessness
- Part 1 - Step D: Education
- Part 1 - Step D: Labour market activities
- Part 1 - Step E
- Part 1 - Step F
- Part 1 - Step F: The law protects what you tell us
- Part 2
1. 2A-L questions – 2026 Census
2. Introduction
Download: 2. Introduction (MP3, 732.76 KB)
3. Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada
4. Part 1
Download: 4. Part 1 (MP3, 67.21 KB)
5. Part 1 - Step A
Download: 5. Part 1 - Step A (MP3, 1.46 MB)
6. Part 1 - Step B
Download: 6. Part 1 - Step B (MP3, 3.76 MB)
7. Part 1 - Step C
Download: 7. Part 1 - Step C (MP3, 934.18 KB)
8. Part 1 - Step D
Download: 8. Part 1 - Step D (MP3, 2.85 MB)
9. Part 1 - Step D: Demographic information
10. Part 1 - Step D: Activities of daily living
11. Part 1 - Step D: General health
12. Part 1 - Step D: Sociocultural information
13. Part 1 - Step D: Religion
14. Part 1 - Step D: Canadian military experience
15. Part 1 - Step D: Mobility
16. Part 1 - Step D: Homelessness
17. Part 1 - Step D: Education
18. Part 1 - Step D: Labour market activities
19. Part 1 - Step E
Download: 19. Part 1 - Step E (MP3, 9.44 MB)
20. Part 1 - Step F
Download: 20. Part 1 - Step F (MP3, 1.42 MB)
21. Part 1 - Step F: The law protects what you tell us
22. Part 2
Download: 22. Part 2 (MP3, 10.44 MB)