FAQ

Yes, all residents of Canada including citizens, landed immigrants, and non-permanent residents (e.g. people with student or work permits or refugees) are included in the census.

Please note that persons living in collective dwellings (e.g. university student residences) will not receive a census questionnaire.

Yes, all residents of Canada are required to complete the census questionnaire.

Failure to complete the census questionnaire may result in a fine of up to $500 according to the Statistics Act of Canada.

In the 2021 Census, 25% of households will receive a Long Form questionnaire while other households will receive a Short Form questionnaire.

The Short Form questionnaire asks basic questions about the person including their age, gender, and languages spoken at home. The Long Form questionnaire asks the same basic questions plus additional questions including the person's place of birth and ethnic or cultural origins.

Please refer to our guide for more information on how to fill in the census questionnaire and the questions relevant to Hong Kongers.

You can fill in "Hong Konger", "Hongkonger, "Hongkongese" etc. and Statistics Canada will still count these answers towards the same group.

Yes! You can include more than one answer if you identify not just as a Hong Konger or if you have ancestors of multiple origins (e.g. Chinese, Taiwanese, etc.)

[Note: if you received a short form questionnaire, you will not be asked about your ethnic or cultural origin; those questions are only asked in the long form questionnaire]

Due to COVID-19, the 2021 Census will be mainly conducted online. Fill in your questionnaire at www.census.gc.ca by entering your secure access code included in your invitational letter.

If you would like to fill in a paper version, you may request one to be sent to your address.

If you require assistance, you can call the official 2021 Census toll-free helpline at 1-855-340-2021.