Everyone counts in
the 1996 Census!

On Tuesday, May 14, 1996,
more than 29 million people will
count themselves in, when they
participate in the 1996 Census,
Canada’s largest survey. Why take
acensus? Governments of all
levels use census data to make
policy decisions about Canada’s
economic and social programs. In
fact, census data are related to
more than 80 federal and
provincial laws and acts, affecting
important services such as:

¢ health care

* education

* transportation

¢ day care

* fire and police protection

¢ employment and training

programs

¢ subsidized housing

Because census information is
so crucial, there is a legal
requirement to conduct a census

1996 CENSUS
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every five years. When you
participate in the census, your
answers are absolutely
confidential by law. No one,
including the courts, the RCMP or
other government agencies, can
access personal census data. The
answers on census forms can be
used solely to compile statistics,
and only after the data have been
combined with similar information
from other respondents. Census-
taking is recognized worldwide
for its important contribution in
planning for the future. Over 85
percent of all countries currently
take acensus. In Canada, the
census’ roots go back more than
300 years, to 1666, when
Intendant Jean Talon conducted
the first census of the colony of
New France. On Tuesday, May
14th, 1996, continue a Canadian
tradition and count yourself in!

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Notes from the
Thomas Haney
Centre

Thomas Haney Centre Director Marian
Rossell began working as a special
assistant to the President on community
relations effective March 1. The
supervisory responsibility for the Thomas
Haney Centre will be taken on by a staff
person to be named, while community
liaison with the school districts and the
business community will continue to be
done by Marian Rossell. The new
arrangement allows Douglas College to
further develop its community orientation
and links with key players in the College
region, including the four school districts
in our catchment areas as well as other
partners in education, government and
business sectors. For more details,
contact Marian at local 5638.

Quote of the Month:

“People that are really very
weird can get into sensitive
positions and have a
tremendous impact on
history.”

Former U.S. Vice-President
Dan Quayle