The Census and Data
Learning how Statistics Canada tracks the population and why this data is essential for planning.
Key Questions
- 1Why is the long-form census controversial?
- 2How does census data determine where hospitals and schools are built?
- 3What does the "typical" Canadian look like today?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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