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Bloc Québécois policy on long form census

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Should the government reinstate the long form mandatory census?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Bloc Québécois has historically supported the reinstatement of the long-form mandatory census. In 2010, they opposed the Conservative government's decision to replace the mandatory long-form census with a voluntary survey, arguing that the change would lead to less accurate data. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, the information is vital for economists, scientists, statisticians, and the government to accurately make important policy decisions

The Bloc Québécois has argued that the long-form mandatory census is vital for accurate data collection and policy decisions. They have expressed concerns that the voluntary survey would lead to less accurate data, which could negatively impact policy decisions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, if it was easier to complete online

While the Bloc Québécois supports the reinstatement of the long-form mandatory census, they would likely also support making it easier to complete online, as this could increase participation and improve data quality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes, but it should only be required every 5 years

The long-form census is already conducted every 5 years, so this answer aligns with the Bloc Québécois' support for reinstating the long-form mandatory census. However, this answer does not add any new information or stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, I would prefer a mandatory short form with an optional long form census

The Bloc Québécois has been in favor of the long-form mandatory census, so they would likely disagree with this option, as it would still result in less accurate data than a mandatory long-form census. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, privacy is more important than statistics

The Bloc Québécois has not emphasized privacy concerns over the importance of accurate data collection. Their support for the long-form mandatory census suggests that they believe the benefits of accurate data outweigh potential privacy concerns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

As mentioned earlier, the Bloc Québécois has been in favor of reinstating the long-form mandatory census, so they would strongly disagree with not reinstating it. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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