Up until now, anyone researching in Canada has been able to access individual census data after 92 years. However, because of this law, the 1901 census will be the last individual data that will ever be available to researchers. I have been informed that 7.5 million people in this country are involved in genealogical research. Obviously, the researchers for these people are very concerned about this situation. Family lineage has also successfully been used in court cases to prove lineage and settle inheritance legalities.
Genealogical research is a boon to the Canadian tourist industry.
Anyone who is involved in researching their family history usually consults the census reports released by Statistics Canada. After locating useful information, these researchers end up visiting the various locations in Canada where their ancestors lived. Thousands of people come from around the world each year to do this. Not to mention film for their cameras. Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies and businesses.