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The census provides a statistical portrait of Canada and its people. The most recent census was on May 16, 2006.

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Spotlight

November 19, 2009
As a follow-up to the October 1, 2009 release, additional 2006 Census maps and accompanying analysis produced in partnership with the Atlas of Canada, presenting national and regional data results from the 2006 Census are now available.

October 23, 2009
Perspectives on Labour and Income is releasing the following census-related article: Changes in parental work time and earnings.

September 17, 2009
Canadian Social Trends is releasing the following census-related article: Forty-year-old mothers of pre-school children: A profile

June 25, 2009
Release of the Health Profile which accompanies the latest issue of Health Indicators (82-221). Both feature the latest data from the 2008 Canadian Community Health Survey. The Health Profile is also part of a new Health in Canada module launched today on the Statistics Canada home page.

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