OttawaWhat time do you leave for work? Ottawa’s never actually askedClement has been raising alarm about a question that wasn’t on the census yet
OttawaTony Clement will tell you how many bedrooms he hasIt’s not that the Industry Minister himself considers the long-form census to be intrusive, it’s that other people do.
OttawaDavid Tilson will not submit to your tyrannyWhatever his concerns about previous efforts "to force Canadians to divulge detailed personal information under threat of...
OttawaThe long form long listThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce dips a toe in the pool of concern. For those of you scoring at home, you can add the town of...
OttawaStatisticians and the bedrooms of the nationTony Clement and the resignation of Munir Sheikh, the chief statistician of Canada
OttawaThe chief statistician steps asideMunir Sheikh has posted a statement on the Statistics Canada website. Munir Sheikh had been a member of the public service since...
OttawaThe collection of numbers by the numbersAccording to Mr. Clement’s office, the 2006 census cost $567 million, while the 2011 census is expected to cost $660 million. The...
OttawaPicking sidesAt last count, the Industry Minister had identified 10 people on Twitter who support his decision on the census. Those who oppose...