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Context: The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The following census was the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897. This count was lower than the official July 1, 2006 population estimate of 32,623,490 people. 

Over 12.7 million households, 32.5 million people were expected to be counted. Canada Post delivered census forms by mail to 70% of the country, primarily residents in urban areas. Census enumerators delivered to the remaining 30% of households. Every fifth home received the long questionnaire (53 questions versus 8 questions on the short form). For the first time, Canadian residents were able to go online to fill in their forms. Statistics Canada expected approximately 20% of households to file their surveys electronically. Persistent census staff are contacting tardy households. The total estimated cost of the 2006 census is $567 million spread over seven years, employing more than 25,000 full and part-time census workers. 

New in the 2006 Census Questionnaire: 

Questions not asked in the 2006 Census: 

Modified questions: 

As the data were compiled, Statistics Canada released various census data products. The first set of data products was released on March 13, 2007, originally scheduled for release on February 13, 2007, covering population and dwelling counts by geographical unit. This was followed by other census data products.
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Can Canadians now fill out the census online?
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Yes
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What day was the census in 2006?
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May 16
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What year was its next census?
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2011
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What was the population in 2006?
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31,612,897
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Which homes received the long questionnaire?
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Every fifth home
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What percentage of forms were mailed?
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70%
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How many houses were expected to file electronically?
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20%
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How much was the 2006 census (in dollars)?
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$567 million
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How many workers were there?
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25,000
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When did the first set of data come out?
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March 13, 2007
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When was it supposed to come out?
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February 13, 2007
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How many questions were on the long census form?
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53 questions
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And how many on the short?
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8 questions
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Did workers go to houses that were late?
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Yes
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How many years was counting the 2006 census spread over?
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seven years