Upcoming Census Asks Canadians for First Time If They Have Been Homeless

A homeless camp is shown beneath an overpass in Montreal, on April 14, 2023. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes will ask Canadians for the first time if they have experienced homelessness, which Statistics Canada says will “shed light on people who may face significant social and housing challenges.” Statistics Canada will conduct the next Census of Population in May 2026, and has released its questionnaire ahead of time. The new questions contained in the census will “ provide important data to measure Canada’s diversity and support communities across the country,” according...