Canada’s voluntary census is worthless. Here’s why – The Globe and Mail

Another illustration of the effects of the move to a voluntary census.

Canada’s voluntary census is worthless. Here’s why – The Globe and Mail.

From census to wireless, a lesson in intransigence – The Globe and Mail

Jeffrey Simpson on the Census. Perhaps the best or worst example of a decision driven by ideology.

From census to wireless, a lesson in intransigence – The Globe and Mail.

Why Canada still needs a census in the age of data mining – Canada – CBC News

More on the ongoing controversy over cancellation of the mandatory census – more costly to taxpayers for less reliable and complete information, one of the more irresponsible decisions of the government. Sound and reliable knowledge and information is the basis for informed decision-making in all areas, whether economic, social, environmental, the public and private sectors.

A case where ideology trumped common sense, with a long-term impact.

Why Canada still needs a census in the age of data mining – Canada – CBC News.

The cost of scrapping the long-form census – Beyond The Commons, Capital Read – Macleans.ca

The cost of scrapping the long-form census – Beyond The Commons, Capital Read – Macleans.ca.

National Household Survey: Canada’s immigrant population surges | Canada | News | National Post

One of the better infographics on the 2011 Census.

National Household Survey: Canada’s immigrant population surges | Canada | News | National Post.

Canadians losing their religion and other survey highlights – The Globe and Mail

Good summary of the 2011 Census.

Canadians losing their religion and other survey highlights – The Globe and Mail.

Canadian population by ethnic origin – The Globe and Mail

Another view of the census data, showing comparative rates of growth by ethnic community.

Canadian population by ethnic origin – The Globe and Mail.