Census 2006: Take Action
May 4, 2006
Egale asks for your help to show your support for same-sex couples across Canada regarding the 2006 Census  Full Text

CENSUS ERROR UNFAIR TO MARRIED SAME-SEX COUPLES - StatsCan Segregates Married Same-Sex Spouses
May 4, 2006
Egale Canada is dismayed with Statistics Canada over its error in treatment of same-sex couples in the upcoming census this May 16. The census form instructs same-sex couples who are married to check the "Other" category  Full Text

Census Results a Big Step Forward in Same-Sex Recognition
October 22, 2002
Statistics Canada released today the results of the 2001 Census, which, for the first time ever, asked a question about same-sex relationships. The results show a total of 34,200 same-sex common-law couples reporting their relationships, representing...  Full Text

EGALE to Comment on Same-Sex Census Data
October 21, 2002
Tomorrow, the national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered equality rights organization Egale will respond to the release of data from the 2001 Census on same-sex couples. Last year was the first time ever that the Census asked a question about...  Full Text

EGALE Monthly Update: May 2001
August 20, 2001
This month’s update focuses on the Census, fast approaching on May 15, 2001. This year, for the first time ever, the 2001 Census will ask a question about same-sex relationships.  Full Text | In French

2001 Census to Recognize Same-Sex Couples
May 10, 2001
This year, for the first time ever, the 2001 Census will ask a question about same-sex relationships.  Full Text | In French

EGALE to Release to the Media Its Kit on the 2001 Census and Same-Sex Couples
May 9, 2001
This year, for the first time ever, the 2001 Census will ask a question about same-sex relationships.  Full Text | In French

Census 2001
May 1, 2001
Every five years, Statistics Canada conducts a national census.  Full Text | In French | DOC File | DOC File (FR)

EGALE Recommendations for Census 2001
March 3, 1998
EGALE (Equality for Gays and Lesbian Everywhere) is grateful that members of our communities across the country have been invited by Statistics Canada to have a voice in the consultations around the 2001 Census. There is a strong feeling in our...  Full Text

Census ‘96: Acknowledging Same-Sex Relationships
May 13, 1996
The 1996 Census dances around the issue of same-sex relationships without addressing the question directly, according to EGALE, the national lesbian and gay lobby group.  Full Text