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CPRA weighs in on census debate |
Many Canadians are concerned about the federal government’s decision to discontinue the Census long-form questionnaire and replace it with a voluntary National Household Survey. CPRA is also concerned about the effect that this decision will have on our sector’s ability to plan programs and create policies that meet the needs of all Canadians.
CPRA President Shelley Shea sent a letter to Industry Minister Tony Clement, asking him to reconsider this decision.
“We are concerned that we won’t hear the voices of all Canadians. Especially at risk of being overlooked are those who would benefit most from recreation and health promotion services, such as recent immigrants, low-income families and Aboriginal peoples,” says Shea. She added, “The loss of reliable and consistent information pertaining to these groups will adversely affect our ability to adequately plan and create policies that are aimed at improving the health outcomes and the prospects for these vulnerable groups.”
The information gathered in the long-form Census helps recreation providers and health promotion specialists create programs that meet changing demographic, cultural and economic profiles within their communities.
Click here to read the full text of the letter to Minister Clement.
CPRA encourages all those who share the view that the long-form Census is a valuable tool for creating effective programs and good social policy to write to Minister Clement.
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| Posted 2010-07-27 | Last Modified 2010-07-27 15:22:25 |
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