Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Filling in the Census Questionnaire
Can I complete my questionnaire online?
The 2006 Census online questionnaire is now closed. If you have not yet returned a completed census questionnaire, online or by mail, please contact us today:
2006 Census Help Line
1 877 594-2006
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday to Friday until September 15, 2006
Which member of the household should complete the questionnaire?
A responsible adult member of the household should complete the questionnaire.
Can I complete my own questionnaire so that no one else in the household needs to answer for me?
Yes, you may complete an Individual Census Questionnaire (Form 3). In this case, call the Census Help Line (1 877 594-2006).
Why do some households receive a longer questionnaire than others?
In order to reduce the response burden some questions are asked on a sample basis. The long questionnaire is delivered to every fifth household.
What happens if some of the questions are not answered?
If a census questionnaire is returned with incomplete answers, a Census Help Line operator will contact the household to obtain the required information.