In 2011, the Canadian National Census was changed so that a part of it became voluntary, where it used to be mandatory. That decision got a lot of Canadians up in arms, as it would compromise data that was useful to all Canadians. Here is a snapshot of an Ontario census from 1861 that has my 3rd great Grandfather's information recorded. Take note of the headings. Now there's a scandal. Which category would you fall under: Deaf, Dumb, Blind, Lunatic or Idiot?
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