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About the Census

The first Canadian Census was taken in 1666. The grand total for the inahabitants of New France was 3,215. Much has changed since then. Over time, the Canadian Census became a sophisticated affair, employing thousands of workers, like the ones in this photo taken in 1951. Learn more about the Census and its history at these informative pages produced by Statistics Canada.