Overview of the Census

Major characteristics

The Overview of the Census briefly presents every aspect of the Census of Population and Census of Agriculture from legislation governing the census to the content determination; from collection and processing to data dissemination.

What's new?

  • Part of the Census Dictionary in 2006, the Overview of the Census becomes a stand-alone product for 2011.

Geography

Not applicable.

Internet access

Available via the Internet:

  • Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) format
  • PDF format.

Other delivery methods

Contact Statistics Canada's National Contact Centre at 1-800-263-1136 for more information.

Availability

Internet version will be available February 8, 2012, with the PDF following shortly after.

Price/Price range

Available for free to all users via the Internet.