Why the census matters more than you think

<p>From housing costs and commuting habits to language, identity and family life, Canadians are once again being asked detailed questions in this year’s census. So what is Statistics Canada trying to learn from all of it? And how does that information shape everything from political representation to schools, transit and public policy? Matt Galloway speaks with Geoff Bowlby, Assistant Chief Statistician at Statistics Canada.</p>