Census

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

schools, hospitals and emergency services

The healthcare industry uses census data to forecast needs and costs

federal government uses census data

determine the amount of transfer payments to the provinces

determine the boundaries of federal electoral districts

government

wanted by the government because it has many uses from census

citizens

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

worried about how the information will be used

pros

community development

tracking demographic changes

cultural and diversity insights

economic planning and development

accurate data for policy making

cons

refusing to do the census can result in fines or jailtime

many people worry how the information will be used

The word census has the meaning "to access"

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

The census collects demographic information on every person in Canada

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