[QUOTE=jeremy_haak;5587920]I suggest reading what Statistics Canada says on the matter, since they're the ones conducting the actual census. The population estimates are quoted numbers from Statistics Canada and "provide a more accurate measure of population counts."
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/hp-pa/estima-eng.htmQUOTE]
So what are you saying ?...It's simple really.."Official" population satistics are found on the stats can site, and people can't speculate nor can cities conduct their own "un-official" censuses every year.Once every 5 years the federal government conducts a detailed census where everyone must participate.The results then gets put into record and then these counts are posted on their web-site..Subsequently, in about two years an adjustment will be made for an undercount..This updated figure will then be released to the public. Until the next census or adjustment, no figures should be taken as gospel on any forums etc. until the next census, or adjutment figures are released. Black and white really. Any number that is posted by someone on this forum that isn't a reflection of the government count is just speculation really.I also noticed that Wikipedia already has the new 2011 official numbers up now, and they are pretty good at mirroring "official" results.