Stats Can says record Canadians took part in census

Statistics Canada is thanking Canadians for a record-setting census.

Director General of the Census Program Marc Hamel says 98.4 per cent of Canadians responded to the survey.

Hamel notes Canadians also set a world record – with more than two-thirds opting to complete their survey online.

The first round of data will be released in February, which will include the new population count.