2006 Census: Release topics and dates

Beginning March 13, 2007, the 2006 Census will offer a wide range of data tabulations that will paint a portrait of Canada based on various topics, that is, on groups of variables for related subjects. The “topic-based” approach was initiated for the 2001 Census and was deemed a popular and meaningful way of grouping our data tabulations. Based primarily on user feedback following the 2001 Census, the topics for the 2006 Census major releases are presented below.

Notes:

1. For the 2006 Census, due to the introduction of a number of automated processes, Statistics Canada envisaged releasing the population and dwelling counts earlier than in 2001 by a few weeks. However, given the tight labour market due to the strong economy in certain areas of the country (i.e., western Canada) and the difficulties that this has meant in hiring and retaining field staff, the completion of collection activities was extended by about five weeks. The impact of the extension of Field/Collection activities has resulted in adjustments to the originally published release dates. This table shows revised release dates as of October 31, 2006.
2. This housing release includes data for dwelling and household characteristics. The data for shelter costs will be released on Thursday, May 1, 2008.
3. This release excludes data for language of work. These data will be released on Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
4. This release includes data for shelter costs. Data on dwelling and household characteristics will have been released on Wednesday, September 12, 2007.