Census Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Q1. What is a Census of Population and Housing?Q2. When is the next Census?Q3. Why do we need to have a Census of Population and Housing?.Q4. Why is the Census of Population and Housing important to St. Lucia?Q5. Why is it important that everyone be counted in the Census of Population and Housing?Q6. Are people required by law to complete the Census Questionnaire?Q7. Why do you need my full name?Q8. How long does it take to fill out the qustionnaire?Q9. Will illegal immigrants be counted?Q10 What information does the Census of Population and Housing collects?Q11. How do I know that the person at my door is from the Census Office?Q12. Do I have to answer every question on the Census Questionnaire?

COLLECTION PROCEDURES

Q45. I forgot to include someone on my census questionnaire. What should I do?Q46. I made an error and included someone on my census questionnaire who should not have been counted. Can this be corrected?Q47. Can I change the answers that I gave when completing my census questionnaire, once my questionnaire has been submitted?Q48. Who will be included in the Census of Population and Housing?Q49. Who should complete the census questionnaire?Q50. How often do census Enumerators make contact with each household?Q51. Do respondents have to let Census Enumerators into their homes?Q52. How do I know the Enumerator is a legitimate Census employee?Q53. What happens if a person is away from home on Census Day?Q54. How does the CSO ensure that people are counted only once?Q55. Are babies and small children included in the Census of Population and Housing?Q56. Will a person who dies on Census Day be counted in the Census of population and Housing?Q57. Should people who don’t live with me full time be counted?

RECRUITMENT

Q18. What kinds of jobs are available for the 2022 Census of Population and Housing?Q19. What are the responsibilities of Supervisors and Census Enumerators?Q20. How many people will be employed for the Census of Population and Housing?Q21. What criteria do I have to meet to work for the 2022 Census?Q22. How do I apply for a 2022 Census of Population and Housing job?Q23. What are the steps in the hiring process?Q24. Is it necessary to be bilingual to apply for a Census of Population and Housing job?Q25. When will I be notified if I got the job?Q26. How many questions should I complete per week?Q27. How do I find out the status of my application?Q28. Can I work for the Census of Population and Housing if I have another job?Q29. Do I get a travelling or transport allowance?

REFUSALS

CONFIDENTIALITY

Q34. How does the CSO ensure that census and survey data are kept confidential?Q35. What has the CSO done to stop hackers or other unauthorized people from accessing census information?Q36. Are Enumerators allowed to contact my neighbours to ask them about my personal information?Q37. Are there laws on confidentiality? If so, what do they say?Q38. Who sees completed Census of Population and Housing QuestionnairesQ39. If a respondent receives a telephone call about the Census Questionnaire, how can they know the call is legitimate?Q40. Why does the CSO ask for names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses?Q41. Can a person use an alias instead of a real name?Q42. How does the CSO ensure the confidentiality of the information it publishes?

DISSEMINATION