Every five years, Canadians take part in the census. The upcoming 2026 Census will be Canada’s 24th national count, gathering valuable information to inform decisions across communities, provinces and territories, and the entire country.
This process builds a statistical snapshot of Canada’s diverse population and the places we call home, capturing demographic, social, economic and agricultural data.
Below are several ways this information is used:
Federal: Population totals ensure fair representation in electoral districts. Household details guide programs such as Old Age Security and child benefits.
Provincial: Data highlights regions that may require new daycares, schools, retirement homes or health facilities. Traffic patterns help plan upgrades for roads and networks.
Municipal: Local councils rely on census figures to determine service needs such as schools, policing, fire protection, senior housing and resource allocation.
Agriculture: The census reveals farming trends and provides insights for marketing and production decisions.
Businesses: Companies use these numbers to select locations for new factories, stores or offices, and to evaluate customer potential in different areas.
Individuals: Families can review the data to ensure their neighbourhood meets their needs. Professionals may reference salary averages during negotiations, while students use job-demand statistics to make informed career decisions.
Completing your census helps deliver high-quality information to support key decisions affecting Canadian families, neighbourhoods and businesses.
The official website for the 2026 Census of Population in Canada, including Manitoba, is census.gc.ca.
For the 2026 cycle, households across Manitoba will receive invitation letters starting in early May 2026 with instructions on how to complete the questionnaire.
Here are Carman’s census records from Library and Archives Canada:
1901 — 1,439 / 1911 — 1,271 / 1921 — 1,591 / 1931 — 1,418 / 1936 — 1,450 / 1941 — 1,455 / 1946 — 1,550 / 1951 — 1,867 / 1961 — 1,930 / 1971 — 2,030 / 1976 — 2,272 / 1981 — 2,408 / 1986 — 2,500 / 1991 — 2,567 / 1996 — 2,704 / 2001 — 2,831 / 2006 — 2,880 / 2011 — 3,027 / 2016 — 3,164 / 2021 — 3,114.
