The way I see it, the main problem with the voluntary form has to do with methodology. When it comes to everything else, the questions can always be revised, as some questions may indeed appear to be a bit silly or pointless. But it is important to keep in mind that some of the questions in the old long form, which will be made voluntary and given a different name, are very useful, such as those on mobility or where people live. They provide information on Canadians' moves, on their mobility for work, from day to day.
Right now, I am researching what is known as commuting, in other words, travel for work, in the Saguenay—Lac-Saint-Jean region. All of that could be useful for the purpose of transportation, land-use planning or regional economic development. So....