Mr. Speaker, the data provided in Q-2825 regarding the geographical region represented the lowest level of geography permissible under the Statistics Act. Additionally, the data was shared specifically for locations identified as religious institutions. The Statistics Act strictly prohibits Statistics Canada from disclosing any information that could identify an individual, household, business, agricultural operation or location without explicit consent or in very specific and limited circumstances authorized by the act. As a result, Statistics Canada is legally bound to withhold the requested information to ensure compliance with these stringent confidentiality requirements.
In the House of Commons on December 16th, 2024. See this statement in context.