Tuesday, May 10, 2016 is Census Day.
Between early May and late June 2016, Statistics Canada employees will be working in Greater Sudbury neighbourhoods to conduct the census.
Here are some frequently asked questions and answers for citizens.
How will I know if they are legitimate Statistics Canada employees? Every Enumerator and Crew Leader will have an identification card that features the Statistics Canada identifier, along with his or her name, employment number and photo. Residents can contact the Census Help Line at 1-855700-2016 if they wish to confirm the identity of the Enumerator or the Crew Leader at their door.
Will I be required to provide personal information to Statistics Canada such as my Social Insurance Number, banking information, telephone number or email address? You do not need to provide your Social Insurance Number or banking information to complete the census questionnaire. However, you will be asked to provide a telephone number and an email address in case follow-up questions are required.
How does Statistics Canada ensure the confidentiality and security of information collected during the census? Statistics Canada places the highest priority on protecting the confidentiality of individual census questionnaires. Answers collected under the authority of the Statistics Act are kept strictly confidential. All employees are sworn to secrecy when they are hired.
If you have any questions or require additional information about the census, please contact the Census Help Line at 1-855-700-2016, or visit www.census.gc.ca.