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Statistics Canada seeks views on cultural origin and religion standards

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11 Nov 2026, 1:33 pm IST1 min read

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Statistics Canada is seeking feedback on how its statistical standards define and group people’s responses about ethnic or cultural origin and religion. The consultation opened November 10 and runs through December 9. It is intended to inform revisions to the standards.

The agency is asking about definitions, terminology and how responses are grouped. It says it will hold virtual group discussions and has made an online form available for the public.

Adapted from Statistics Canada, consultation on ethnic or cultural origin and religion concepts, November 10 to December 9, 2026. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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