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Originally Posted by Daradon
Not that I am defending what the Conservatives did with the census, cause I am not, but what kind of info would they be getting rid of or hiding from a census that would push ideological based decisions?
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I think it cut off a lot of regional policy making and reform, and long term industry planning. The census provides detailed demographics across all corners of Canada, and without it local municipalities were left without data to make effective decisions. So basically it took the power of information away from municipalities and provinces allowing Harper to do what he wanted without as much resistance