The following resources are provided as reference to help you better understand the census. In addition to English and French, each of these resources has been produced in 28 languages, including 15 Indigenous languages and dialects.
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Translations of the census questions and reasons why they are asked
The pages below provide translations of the questions that appear on the official census questionnaire and the reasons why the questions are asked.
Please note that the census questions were translated for reference purposes only. The census questionnaire must be completed in English or in French, online, by phone, on paper, or in person with a Census employee.
Short-form (2A) questions
View the questions from the short-form Census of Population questionnaire and the reasons why the questions are asked.
Long-form (2A-L) questions
View the questions from the long-form Census of Population questionnaire and the reasons why the questions are asked.
Long-form (2A-R) questions
View the questions from the long-form Census of Population questionnaire completed in northern, remote and reserve areas. The reasons why the questions are asked are also provided.
Other available formats
The census questions in alternate formats, including American Sign Language (ASL), Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ), audio, DAISY, electronic braille and e-text are available on Alternate formats of the census questions.
For more information, please visit Frequently asked questions—Accessibility, alternate formats and non-official languages.
Fact sheets
The census and you
This fact sheet provides an overview of the census, when it takes place, why it's important and how census information is used.