We are seeking to achieve a fair balance between the needs of data users and the burden placed on Canadians. Of course, as I have said today and over the last few days, replacing the mandatory survey with a voluntary survey is a challenge in terms of data accuracy. That is why we asked Statistics Canada's opinion on how to structure the national survey in order to reduce this risk. So, we chose the option of sending the form to more households, to one in three, which represents 33% rather than 20% of the population.
On July 27th, 2010. See this statement in context.