In the year 2098, the record of your existence could disappear.
You Can Make a Difference
On 16 May 2006, the national census will be conducted in Canada. For the first time in census history,
respondents must opt-in to allow their personal answers to be released when the census is made public—92 years from now.
The personal information of those who answer "no" or fail to answer the question will be irretrievably erased from the census. Important
information about where and how we live could be lost to our grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
as well as to future historians and researchers.
Announcing the first and only online fully-indexed 1911 Census
Act Now
Answer "yes" to Question 8 on the short form (Question 53 on the long form).
Tell friends, family and acquaintances to opt in as well. Yes, it’s that important.
The effectiveness of all future Canadian censuses will be compromised
if even small segments of the population neglect to opt in.
And here's the danger: typically only one adult per household participates in the census, answering questions—and
making decisions—on behalf of the entire household. Young children will have no say in whether their grandchildren
and great-grandchildren will be able to retrieve information about them in the year 2098 and beyond.
Spread the Word
Send this page to ten people you know, and ask them to forward it to ten people they know.
On May 16, check the "Yes" box and become part of Canada's history.