The release dates for geography products from the 2016 Census were : The release dates for data by release topic from the 2016 Census are : Portions of Canada 's three territories and remote areas within Alberta , Labrador , Manitoba , Quebec and Saskatchewan were subject to early enumeration between February 1 , 2016 , and March 31 , 2016 . Enumeration of the balance of Canada began on May 2 , 2016 , with the unveiling of the online census questionnaire , eight days prior to the official census day of May 10 , 2016 . Because of a wildfire in early May in northeast Alberta , Statistics Canada suspended enumeration efforts in the Fort McMurray area with alternate means to collect data from its evacuated residents to be determined at a later date . Shortly after re-entry , residents were encouraged to complete their census form online or over the phone ; however door-to-door enumeration remained suspended
wildfire in early May
2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
2016 Canadian Census