Census Data

• 2021 StatCan immigration census shows record-breaking numbers

  The 2021 census report says immigrants made up nearly a quarter of Canada's population last year -- the largest ratio in over 150 years. In Manitoba, the percentage is much lower.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
  
• Nearly a quarter of the Canadian population were immigrants in 2021: census

  Statistics Canada says immigration is the main driver of population growth, in part because of the aging population and low fertility rates in the country.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan unprepared for projected spike of dementia patients

  A boom in dementia patients will hit Canada by 2050, a rise predicted to overwhelm the health care system.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2022
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• Regina Cree professor refutes StatsCan data on decline of Indigenous languages

  A Saskatchewan Cree professor of 38 years believes there is a rise of Indigenous speakers, especially in Saskatchewan, despite StatCan's recent census data that shows a decline.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Trouble in collecting census data results in fewer Indigenous language speakers

  For the 2021 census, it reported being unable to collect information from 63 First Nations reserves and other communities. Many did not provide permission for the agency to enter.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• Immigration drives rise of South Asian languages in Canada: census

  The release, which reflects data from 2017 to 2021, sheds light on the state of English, French and non-official languages in the country.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2022
• B.C.’s aging population a ‘wake-up call’ for health-care system, advocates say

  In B.C., the number of seniors surpassed one million for the first time, with people aged 65 and up making up 20.3 per cent of B.C.'s population.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
• Census shows apartment growth, but supply remains primary issue in B.C.: experts

  Statistics released by the B.C. Jobs Ministry earlier this month show more than 100,000 people moved to the province in 2021, the highest annual total since 1961.

  Economy

  Apr 27, 2022
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• TDSB census shows mental well-being, physical health of students on the decline

  Although students in lower grades report higher well-being, the numbers show a decline as students enter the later stages of high school.

  Education

  Nov 13, 2018
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• ANALYSIS: StatCan’s push to scoop payment data on 500,000 Canadians deserves scrutiny

  StatCan has come up with is one of its most ambitious — and potentially most controversial — data collection ideas since the long-form census was made mandatory.

  Consumer

  Oct 28, 2018