Tuesday, March 15, 2011

1971 Census Centennial


Census of Canada, 1871, Montreal, St-Louis Ward, Library and Archives Canada

The first census of Canada following Confederation was taken in 1871. Its main goal was to determine appropriate representation by population in the new Parliament. In 1871 the questionnaire covered a variety of subjects, and asked 211 questions on area, land holdings, vital statistics, religion, education, administration, the military, justice, agriculture, commerce, industry and finance. Information was collected in tabular form on population, houses and other buildings, lands, industries and institutions.

Statistics Canada, a Canadian federal government agency, conducts the nationwide census every five years. The 2011 Census will be the fifteenth decennial census, required by section 8 of the Constitution Act, 1867.

Several post offices across the country publicized the 1971 census with a slogan cancellation:

JUNE 1 - CENSUS DAY
COUNT YOURSELF IN


Hamilton, June 1 1971

The census stamp was issued on June 1, 1971.




First Day Covers

Canada Post Office Publicity First Day Cover




Shering Corporation






H & E




Rosecraft




Cole Cover




Elliot-Marion






Overseas Mailers






David Pritchard




Usages

Domestic Letter


Wadene, Sask., to Toronto June 29, 1971
6 cents domestic letter rate