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.

What happened when the long-form census was replaced? – Beyond The Commons, Capital Read – Macleans.ca

The methodological notes and limitations of the voluntary survey, in contrast to the mandatory census.

What happened when the long-form census was replaced? – Beyond The Commons, Capital Read – Macleans.ca.

Census will inject a dose of linguistic reality into the Canadian identity

Census will inject a dose of linguistic reality into the Canadian identity.

Census Canada 2011: Is Canada a ‘country without a core culture’? | Canada | News | National Post

Census Canada 2011: Is Canada a ‘country without a core culture’? | Canada | News | National Post.