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Evaluation of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan

Evaluation Division
July 2025

The report in short
Acronyms and abbreviations
What is covered
What we learned
How to improve the program
Management response and action plan
Appendix A: Evaluation questions and indicators
Appendix B: Interview quantification scale

The report in short

The Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP), established through Budget 2021, is a whole-of-government approach led by Statistics Canada to collect, analyze, and disseminate disaggregated data pertaining to the four employment equity (EE) groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized populations, and persons with disabilities. Where relevant and possible, it also covers lower levels of geography and other equity- and rights-seeking groups (e.g., Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people and those who use other terms related to gender or sexual diversity [2SLGBTQI+ population]; immigrants; low-income populations; children; and seniors). The DDAP aims to support governmental and societal efforts to address known inequalities by integrating fairness and inclusion considerations into decision making. Budget 2021 allocated $172 million to support the DDAP's first five years, and another $36.3 million was allocated to sustain ongoing related activities.

The DDAP governance structure included agency-level and interdepartmental governance bodies. Within Statistics Canada, the Assistant Chief Statisticians (ACS) Steering Committee is supported by the Director General Governance Committee and its related working groups. External bodies include the Assistant Deputy Minister Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data and the Federal Advisory Committee on the Disaggregation of Justice and Community Safety Statistics. Administrative and logistical support is provided by the DDAP Secretariat.

The DDAP is expected to contribute to building a more equitable Canada by advancing more representative data collection, enhancing statistics on diverse populations, addressing systemic racism and gender discrimination, and integrating fairness and inclusion into decision-making processes to achieve the intended impact. The DDAP included various projects aimed at enhancing the agency's capacity to disaggregate data. Agency leadership also promoted a cultural shift toward prioritizing disaggregated data and analysis. Although the majority (66%) of funding was allocated to the Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field (Field 8), almost all fields benefited from DDAP initiatives.

Since its inception, the DDAP has supported a variety of projects and activities through core funding and targeted calls for applications. Ten core-funded projects formed the foundational of the DDAP's commitment, receiving continuous funding across multiple fiscal years or until project completion. Projects funded through the call for applications process were selected based on criteria aligned with the DDAP's goals and were intended to support early-stage or ongoing work. By 2024/2025, the DDAP supported 74 projects and activities. As the initiative moves into the final year of its five-year funding, the $172 million has been fully allocated.

The objective of this evaluation is to provide credible and neutral information on the relevance, design and delivery, and performance of the DDAP. The scope of the evaluation covered the DDAP's design and delivery, including its governance structure; the sustainability of new activities within the agency's ongoing operations; and progress toward its intended short-, medium-, and long-term results.

Key findings and recommendations

The DDAP is supporting Canada's information needs and aligns with government-wide priorities, as well as Statistics Canada's strategic priorities and core responsibilities. DDAP projects and activities align with the federal government's data priorities and needs outlined in recent federal budgets, strategies, and reports, as well as agency-wide priorities for more disaggregated data, leading-edge methods and data integration described in mandate letters and strategic documents.

The DDAP governance structure and mechanisms facilitate oversight across the federal government and the agency, but they focus primarily on monitoring implementation rather than tracking progress toward intended outcomes. While the governance structure provides some elements of accountability, gaps remain, and the emphasis on implementation over strategic direction limits its ability to facilitate the achievement of medium- and long-term outcomes.

Consultative efforts informed some DDAP priorities and projects; however, concerns remain that some disaggregated data products are released without sufficient consultation, risking the advancement of a deficit narrative. While DDAP activities built upon, and in some cases improved, existing infrastructure, resources and capabilities, initiatives dependent on oversampling are unsustainable. Efforts to sustain new DDAP-funded activities by integrating them within the agency's ongoing operations were limited. Cost-recovery agreements could help, but the current fiscal climate limits this option.

Although the DDAP is making progress toward its intended results, some areas require further attention. Awareness-raising and training activities have helped participants better understand data disaggregation, yet some barriers to applying and acquiring disaggregated data knowledge were identified. The DDAP is helping to address information gaps, but the reliance on oversampling to produce disaggregated data from flagship surveys was identified as a challenge to sustainably doing so. The action plan is improving certain aspects of data quality; however, some issues with relevance and accessibility persist.

The DDAP is supporting and reinforcing a cultural shift that prioritizes disaggregated data and intersectional analysis by expanding the availability of disaggregated data and related products. However, further progress will require greater emphasis on awareness and training. Some early evidence suggests that the DDAP is positively impacting data users, but these impacts are limited in part by data users' and decision makers' capacities to understand and use disaggregated data and analytical products. There is also some concern that the DDAP's long-term outcome is outside Statistics Canada's influence and mandate.

In light of these findings, the following recommendations are proposed.

Recommendation 1

The ACS of Field 8 should ensure that the DDAP governance is strengthened to directly support the initiative in achieving its intermediate and ultimate outcomes by:

updating DDAP oversight committees' mandates to clearly articulate accountabilities, particularly around the provision of strategic direction and the achievement of the DDAP's medium- and long-term objectives
focusing future projects and activities on sustainability
establishing effective communication (e.g., leveraging proposed governance tables) to ensure that priorities, expected outcomes, and performance measures are well understood by staff, key partners and stakeholders (e.g., on a regular basis, using two-way dialogue).

Recommendation 2

The ACS of Field 8 should ensure that outreach and engagement efforts are comprehensive and consistent, so that the ongoing needs of data users, including those from EE groups, are understood and being met by the DDAP's disaggregated data and analytical products.

Acronyms and abbreviations

2SLGBTQI+: Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people and those who use other terms related to gender or sexual diversity
ACS: Assistant chief statistician
ADM: Assistant deputy minister
CSDS: Centre for Statistical and Data Standards
CSPS: Canada School of Public Service
DDAP: Disaggregated Data Action Plan
DG: Director general
EDI: Equity, diversity, and inclusion
EE: Employment equity
Field 6: Strategic Data Management, Methods and Analysis Field
Field 7: Census, Regional Services and Operations Field
Field 8: Social, Health and Labour Statistics Field
GBA Plus: Gender-based Analysis Plus
GC: Government of Canada
OGD: Other government department
SMC: Strategic Management Committee
UCASS: University and College Academic Staff System

What is covered

Background

Statistics Canada's mandate is to produce objective, high-quality data to help Canadians better understand their social, economic and environmental conditions to inform the development and evaluation of public policies and programs and improve decision making. However, as demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in uneven social and economic realities for various groups, Canadians' social, economic and environmental conditions are not universal. To address these disparities, more detailed data that are broken down—or disaggregated—into sub-categories such as gender, ethnocultural characteristics, age, sexual orientation, disability, and geography, are needed.

The Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP), established through Budget 2021, is a whole-of-government approach led by Statistics Canada to collect, analyze, and disseminate disaggregated data pertaining to the four employment equity (EE) groups: women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized populations and persons with disabilities. Where relevant and possible, it also covers lower levels of geography and other equity- and rights-seeking groups (e.g., Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex people and those who use other terms related to gender or sexual diversity [2SLGBTQI+ population]; immigrants; low-income populations; children; and seniors). The DDAP aims to support governmental and societal efforts to address known inequalities by integrating fairness and inclusion considerations into decision making. Budget 2021 allocated $172 million to support the DDAP's first five years, and another $36.3 million was allocated to sustain ongoing related activities.

The DDAP is guided by the following four principles:

Data and analyses should be disaggregated at the lowest possible level of population detail while including Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) considerations and respecting quality and confidentiality.
Analysis should focus on intersectionality (e.g., young, Black, women), as opposed to binary interactions. A GBA Plus lens should be applied to data analysis.
Statistics Canada's approved standards should be used for disaggregation across all programs.
Data should be released at the lowest possible level of geography.

The DDAP activities are organized into five pillars outlined in Table 1.

Table 1. Pillars of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan^{Footnote 1}
Expanding disaggregated data assets	Increasing intersectional and longitudinal insights	Access to enhanced disaggregated data	Statistical standards	Enhanced engagement and communication
To provide more information on populations at various levels of geography	To shed light on inequities and promote fairness and inclusion	To give access for the public, all levels of government, and other data users	To review, develop and promote statistical standards to enable data comparisons over time and across jurisdictions	To better reflect the experiences of population groups and meet the needs of data users

Governance

The DDAP's governance structure included agency-level and interdepartmental governance bodies (see Figure 1).

Within Statistics Canada, the Strategic Management Committee (SMC), the agency's senior governance body chaired by the chief statistician and composed of assistant chief statisticians (ACSs), provides broad strategic direction for the agency, including the DDAP.

The ACS Steering Committee makes high-level decisions and is responsible for coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring the implementation of the DDAP within Statistics Canada. This committee is co-chaired by the ACS of the Social, Health, and Labour Statistics Field (Field 8) and the ACS of the Census, Regional Services and Operations Field (Field 7).

The Directors General (DG) Governance Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the ACS Steering Committee for decisions and supporting the monitoring of the DDAP projects. The DG Governance Committee is co-chaired by the DGs in the Strategic Data Management, Methods and Analysis Field (Field 6) and Field 8.

In the first two fiscal years of the DDAP, six agency-level working groups were established to address its five pillars: Engagement and Communication, Data Standards, Data Development and Acquisition, Access and Dissemination, Analytical Insights, and Statistical Infrastructure. These groups reported to the DG Governance Committee and were responsible for making recommendations to support DDAP activities.

The DDAP Secretariat, in the Centre for Population and Social Statistics of Field 8, provides administrative and logistical support to the agency and external DDAP committees, except the SMC.

The external Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data advises Statistics Canada on DDAP implementation and is responsible for promoting collaboration and coordination among federal departments; identifying and addressing data needs; and promoting program-level disaggregated data collection strategies, including the use of national data standards. The committee is co-chaired by the ACS of Field 8 and the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Priorities and Planning and Results and Delivery Unit, of the Privy Council Office. Membership includes ADMs from across the federal government.^{Footnote 2} Four interdepartmental working groups established in 2023 reported to the ADM committee: Engagement and Collaboration, Access to Disaggregated Data, Privacy and Confidentiality, and Expanding Data Assets.

The external Federal Advisory Committee on the Disaggregation of Justice and Community Safety Statistics is leveraged to provide advice specific to justice-related DDAP projects.

Figure 1. Disaggregated Data Action Plan governance structure

Expected outcomes

The DDAP is expected to contribute to building a more equitable Canada by advancing more representative data collection, enhancing statistics on diverse populations, addressing systemic racism and gender discrimination, and integrating fairness and inclusion into decision making processes to achieve the intended impact. The DDAP's expected immediate, intermediate, and long-term outcomes are summarized in Table 2.

Table 2. Disaggregated Data Action Plan outcomes^{Footnote 3}
Timeline	Outcomes	Associated performance indicators
Immediate outcomes (1 to 3 years)	An increased awareness and understanding of the need for disaggregated data and Gender-based Analysis Plus. Increased data quality and decreased information gaps. Increased and enhanced access to disaggregated data and detailed statistical information.	Proportion of indicators disaggregated for employment equity group (women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized populations, and persons with disabilities)
Intermediate outcome (3 to 5 years)	A change in culture that prioritizes the use and collection of disaggregated data, and—where possible—intersectional analyses to meet policy makers' and other data users' needs.	Not applicable
Long-term outcome (5 years and more)	Increasingly fair and inclusive policy, program, and legislation development across all levels of government and within society.	Not applicable

To achieve these outcomes, Statistics Canada has pursued and will continue to pursue the following core activities:

administrative data development
disaggregation of labour market indicators
disaggregation of social indicators
disaggregation of population health indicators
disaggregation of web panel surveys
longitudinal social data development program
universal crime reporting expansion
survey on not-for-profit board diversity
survey on business conditions
enhancements to the Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics.

Funded projects and activities

The DDAP included various projects aimed at enhancing the agency's capacity to disaggregate data. Agency leadership also promoted a cultural shift towards prioritizing disaggregated data and analysis. Although the majority (66%) of funding was allocated to Field 8, almost all fields benefited from DDAP initiatives.

Since its inception, the DDAP has supported a variety of projects and activities through core funding and targeted calls for applications. Ten core-funded projects, which formed the foundation of the DDAP's commitment, and other specific activities for communication, engagement and training to support consultation and promotion for the DDAP received continuous funding across multiple fiscal years or until project completion. Projects funded through the call for applications process were selected based on criteria aligned with the DDAP's goals. These projects were reviewed and selected by the DG Governance Committee and were intended to support early-stage or ongoing work. For fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, projects funded through the call for applications process received annual or multi-year funding. However, the call for applications in 2023/2024 was not as widely advertised as in 2022/2023, and only a few projects selected in Field 8 were chosen.

In 2022/2023, the DDAP's projects faced budgetary constraints as a result of the broader financial context within the agency, which affected project leads' ability to fully implement activities as planned. As new initiatives were funded, uncertainty arose about whether some projects could meet staffing requirements. To address this, additional funding amounts beyond the original allocations were planned for 2022/2023, and corrective actions were taken midway, including delaying some projects, reducing overall project budgets, and realigning funds to prioritize projects directly aligned with the DDAP's core objectives. By 2024/2025, the DDAP supported 74 projects and activities. As the initiative moves into the final year of its five-year funding, the $172 million has been fully allocated.

About the evaluation

Authority

The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Treasury Board Policy on Results and Statistics Canada's Risk-Based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2024/2025 to 2028/2029).

Objective and scope

The objective of the evaluation is to provide credible and neutral information on the relevance, design and delivery, and performance of the DDAP.

The scope of the evaluation covered the design and delivery of the DDAP, including its governance structure; sustainability of new activities within the agency's ongoing operations; and progress towards its intended short-, medium-, and long-term results. The scope was established in collaboration with the office of primary interest, and the evaluation was conducted from November 2024 to February 2025. It followed a pre-consultation process with senior managers and project leads and included the development of a logic model during the planning phase.

Approach and methodology

The following three evaluation questions were identified:

To what extent is the DDAP relevant in supporting federal needs and priorities, including Statistics Canada's?
To what extent are the design and delivery of the DDAP facilitating the achievement of its intended outcomes?
To what extent is the DDAP progressing towards its intended outcomes in the short, medium, and long term?

More information about the evaluation questions and related indicators can be found in Appendix A.

The data collection methods outlined in Figure 2 were used to inform the evaluation. The findings outlined in this report are based on the triangulation of these data collection methods.

Two main limitations were identified, and mitigation strategies were employed, as outlined in Table 3.

Table 3. Limitations and mitigation strategies
Limitations	Mitigation strategies
The perspectives gathered through external interviews may not be fully representative, as disaggregated data funded by the Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) are not always distinguishable as Statistics Canada data or as disaggregated data.	Interviewees were selected using specific criteria to maximize strategic reach. Multiple recruitment strategies were used. Evaluators were able to find consistent overall patterns.
Detailed financial information on DDAP spending and its allocation across the agency was limited.	The evaluation attempted to fill these gaps, to the extent possible, through the other lines of evidence, including interviews with key informants.

What we learned

Relevance

To what extent is the Disaggregated Data Action Plan relevant in supporting federal needs and priorities, including Statistics Canada's?

The Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) is supporting Canada's information needs and aligns with government-wide priorities, as well as Statistics Canada's strategic priorities and core responsibilities. DDAP projects and activities align with the federal government's data priorities and needs outlined in recent federal budgets, strategies, and reports, as well as agency-wide priorities for more disaggregated data, leading-edge methods and data integration described in mandate letters and strategic documents.

DDAP projects and activities align with the federal government's data priorities and needs outlined in recent federal budgets, strategies, and reports.

DDAP projects and activities that contribute to expanding disaggregated data assets, increasing intersectional analysis and enhancing access to disaggregated data align with several federal priorities and strategies seeking to understand social, economic and environmental issues; advance equity; address issues affecting vulnerable communities; and support evidence-based policy making.

In 2018, the Government of Canada (GC) called for greater data disaggregated by gender and other intersecting identify factors to support the implementation of its Gender Results Framework and its Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.
Disaggregated data broken down by race or ethnocultural origins and intersecting identities were collected and analyzed to support Building a Foundation for Change: Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy 2019–2022 and Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028.
Budget 2021 prioritized the collection and use of disaggregated data to modernize Canada's justice system, strengthen evidence-based policy making and support the Quality of Life Framework to inform federal decision making and budgeting. Also in 2021, Canada's Federal Implementation Plan for the 2030 Agenda identified the need for federal departments to identify gaps in disaggregated data that inform the Sustainable Development Goals and to work in partnership with Statistics Canada to address data gaps.

The DDAP is well aligned with the 2023–2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, which calls on federal organizations to develop a whole-of-government approach to data standards to generate greater insights, reduce data duplication and enable interoperability. Both initiatives share a common vision and emphasize the importance of developing and integrating statistical standards and building capacity within the public service.

In addition to aligning with federal strategies and priorities, the DDAP's whole-of-government approach and pillars align with several recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General calling for

greater collaboration amongst federal departments, including Statistics Canada, to identify and prioritize disaggregated data needs to inform the Sustainable Development Goals
increased collection and use of disaggregated data to support GBA Plus to inform and evaluate policies and programs.

DDAP projects and activities are also aligned with agency-wide priorities and departmental strategies.

DDAP projects and activities are reflected in the agency's 2021 mandate letter, which called on Statistics Canada to support a whole-of-government approach to improving the collection, analysis and availability of disaggregated data. The DDAP's focus on enhanced access, data standards, and engagement and collaboration aligns with Statistics Canada's modernization strategy, which emphasizes user-centric service delivery, leading-edge methods and data integration, statistical capacity building and leadership, and sharing and collaboration. It also aligns with the Statistics Canada Data Strategy—specifically data discovery and interoperability.

Design and delivery

To what extent are the design and delivery of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan facilitating the achievement of its intended outcomes?

The Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) governance structure and mechanisms facilitate oversight across the federal government and the agency, but they focus primarily on monitoring implementation rather than tracking progress toward intended outcomes. While the governance structure provides some elements of accountability, gaps remain, and the emphasis on implementation over strategic direction limits its ability to facilitate the achievement of medium- and long-term outcomes.

Consultative efforts informed some DDAP priorities and projects; however, concerns remain that some disaggregated data products are released without sufficient consultation, risking the advancement of a deficit narrative. While DDAP activities built on, and in some cases improved, existing infrastructure, resources and capabilities, initiatives dependent on oversampling are unsustainable. Efforts to sustain new DDAP-funded activities by integrating them within the agency's ongoing operations were limited. Cost-recovery agreements could help, but the current fiscal climate limits this option.

The DDAP governance structure and mechanisms facilitate oversight across the federal government and the agency, supporting the achievement of DDAP project and activity deliverables and the management of DDAP funds.

The external ADM Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data provided sufficient oversight to ensure the work plan priorities pursued by the four interdepartmental working groups were on track to achieve their expected deliverables. The ADM committee's quarterly meetings, supported by the DDAP Secretariat, served to monitor progress on the working groups' deliverables through regularly scheduled presentations from the working group co-leads. The oversight efforts of the ADM committee supported the timely completion of working group deliverables. According to ADM committee meeting minutes, all expected deliverables, including the launch of the Disaggregated Data Resource Hub, were on track to be completed by early 2025. However, the evaluation evidence does not clearly indicate the extent to which the ADM committee is prepared to monitor the deployment and uptake of the work plan deliverables across the federal government.

The DG Governance Committee, with support from the DDAP Secretariat, provided sufficient oversight to ensure that the deliverables of agency-led projects and activities were on track or revised to reflect changing circumstances. Every quarter, the DG Governance Committee reviewed the project dashboard report^{Footnote 4} to determine whether any steps were required to address projects that were off track, delayed or cancelled. The quarterly project reports enabled the DG Governance Committee to anticipate projects expecting a budget surplus and quickly identify others that could use the funding.^{Footnote 5} The DG Governance Committee also provided sufficient monitoring to support the achievement of agency-level working group deliverables via presentations by the working group co-leads. Before disbanding, each working group presented its recommendations and any associated tools or strategies to the DG Governance Committee. However, the extent to which the committee's oversight supported the effectiveness of the working groups and their deliverables was unclear. Some agency representatives reported that the working groups primarily functioned as discussion groups and lacked clear direction on the issues they were aiming to resolve.

The DG and ACS committees provided financial oversight to manage the allocation of DDAP funding. Financial oversight was informed through the quarterly project trackers and project-level and strategic-level costing workbooks. The financial oversight efforts of the ACS Steering Committee resulted in a reduction of project funding to address the planned funding overallocation in 2022/2023.

Oversight of some performance indicators provided by DDAP governance helped achieve some short-term outcomes, but the limited number of performance indicators restricted the extent to which DDAP governance could monitor progress on expected results.

The DG Governance Committee provided some oversight of progress in addressing information gaps via the DDAP Secretariat's annual reports on the proportion of indicators disaggregated by the four EE groups. This oversight highlighted that the proportion of indicators disaggregated by racialized populations and persons with disabilities was falling short of its target. To address this, committee members were asked to work with their respective teams to increase indicators for racialized populations. The committee determined that no further action was required for persons with disabilities because the release of the five-year Canadian Survey on Disability was expected to fill this gap. The absence of additional developed performance indicators limited the ability of DDAP governance to oversee progress toward expected results.

Recent changes to oversight efforts within the DG Governance Committee are intended to facilitate monitoring project outcomes to better understand how they contribute to achieving intended results.

In 2024/2025, the DG Governance Committee extended its oversight of DDAP projects and activities to include progress towards intended project outcomes to improve its ability to monitor the alignment of DDAP projects with expected results. To support this expanded oversight, the DG Governance Committee implemented additional efforts. These included returning to monthly meetings (instead of quarterly); revising quarterly project reports to integrate more variables around risks—specifically, the capacity to drive progress and the degree of challenge in achieving the milestones; and inviting project teams to present on their progress, including how the DDAP funds were used.

DDAP governance provides some elements of accountability, and steps were taken to improve governance accountability to ensure projects align with DDAP goals.

Evidence suggests that mechanisms were established to uphold governance accountability. These mechanisms included governance mandates and terms of reference for the DDAP Secretariat, the DG Governance Committee, the ACS Steering Committee, the ADM Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data, and agency-level committees and working groups that outline their purpose, roles and responsibilities, and reporting structure. The mechanisms also included a formalized evaluation approach to inform the selection and funding of projects through calls for proposals, regular project-level reporting, and a few established performance indicators. However, challenges in governance accountability contributed to issues with the recommendation and approval of DDAP projects.

DDAP projects funded through the call for applications process were selected by the DG Governance Committee and approved by the ACS Steering Committee. The DDAP Secretariat used an evaluation matrix to ensure the initial list of potential projects brought to the DG Governance Committee aligned with the DDAP's core principles. However, neither committee appeared to have additional mechanisms to verify that the recommendation and approval of funded projects aligned with the DDAP's expected results. It was reported that having very little time to deliberate on funding recommendations further limited the ACS Steering Committee's accountability for approving recommended projects. The gaps in project recommendation and approval accountability created a risk that some DDAP-funded projects could be misaligned with the expected outcomes. In 2022/2023, the ACS Steering Committee issued a directive to strengthen accountability in project selection by requiring all projects to align with core DDAP commitments. As a result, some projects were scaled down or defunded to complement the financial corrective actions noted above.

Internal interviewees noted a lack of transparency and communication in the call for applications and project selection processes. Better communication of expectations throughout these processes would have improved the alignment of proposals, although some mechanisms existed to provide support. During the first year of implementation, some projects also faced initial challenges because of unclear expectations and undefined reporting mechanisms, which were eventually resolved. The timing of funding decisions was another concern, as it did not align with project planning, leaving project teams with little time to plan activities and secure resources.

Gaps in governance accountability potentially impede the achievement of medium- and long-term outcomes.

Working group deliverables were intended to advance the culture change within the agency and across the federal government. Gaps in accountability for the implementation of working group deliverables were noted for the DG and the ADM committees. The DG Governance Committee did not have a clear plan or dedicated resources to implement and monitor the agency working groups' recommendations, hindering their full execution. The ADM Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data does not appear to have a plan to support the uptake and application of the resources generated by the interdepartmental working groups and made available through the Disaggregated Data Resources Hub. While the data hub is part of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) platform, it is unclear whether the ADM committee is accountable for monitoring and updating it.

The investment in oversampling flagship surveys was used to enable the timely production of disaggregated data to support the achievement of short-term outcomes. However, the DG and the ACS committees recognized that this oversampling was an unsustainable means of producing disaggregated data given the relatively high costs and declining response rates. While some noted steps were taken to address the reliance on oversampling within the DG Governance Committee,^{Footnote 6} the evaluation found little evidence to indicate that either committee was accountable for advancing the development or application of alternative methods. This accountability gap in directing efforts to address oversampling challenges hinders the achievement of medium- and long-term outcomes. Without viable alternatives, key interviewees reported that surveys are expected to revert to more aggregated datasets.

Strategic direction to support the achievement of intended outcomes was limited because of inadequate foundational documents, and a short-term focus over a long-term vision.

The extent to which DDAP governance could provide strategic direction was limited by its absence from the mandates and priorities of the DG, ACS and ADM committees. At the agency-level, the priorities of the DG and ACS committees focused on allocating funding and implementing projects and activities rather than providing strategic guidance. The external ADM committee prioritized implementing the work plan to address barriers to the collection and use of disaggregated data, but there was limited evidence of additional efforts to strategically plan for a whole-of-government approach to achieving the medium- and long-term expected outcomes.

The priorities and direction of the DDAP were largely reported to be informed by foundational documents. However, these documents did not include a logic model that clearly articulated the expected outcomes, performance indicators and measurement strategy specific to the DDAP. Instead, they included a more generic logic model aligned with the agency's departmental results. Including a DDAP-specific logic model in the foundational documents could have facilitated more strategic thinking by DDAP governance to guide the development, monitoring and adjustments of the action plan. The evaluation found no evidence that performance indicators of medium- and long-term outcomes were being measured, monitored or reported by DDAP governance, indicating limitations in its ability to identify performance gaps and strategically adjust the plan.

Various consultative efforts informed some DDAP projects and activities to meet the needs of data users.

DDAP consultation efforts included online questionnaires; targeted engagement with partners, stakeholders, underrepresented and marginalized groups, provinces and territories, and academic subject-matter experts; and internal (agency and GC) discussions. The extent to which all DDAP projects and activities incorporated stakeholder consultations could not be determined through the evaluation. However, according to some internal documents, over one-third of DDAP projects reported planned or completed consultation activities. In addition to formal stakeholder consultations, standing stakeholder meetings with data users (e.g., provincial and territorial focal points or the Federation of Canadian Municipalities) were reported to inform some projects.

Consultation feedback is an important component of accountability and helps clarify and confirm stakeholders' needs to ensure that the disaggregated data and analytical products are relevant. According to the surveyed data users who reported participating in disaggregated data consultations, 63%^{Footnote 7} (n=177) reported receiving a summary or updates on the feedback provided to Statistics Canada, and 90% were satisfied with Statistics Canada's efforts to understand their disaggregated data needs and perspectives. A few data users reported that improvements to Statistics Canada consultations over the last five years, particularly with Indigenous Peoples, had resulted in greater satisfaction with disaggregated data and analytical products.

Consultations improved the relevance of some DDAP projects. However, there were some concerns that disaggregated data and associated products released without sufficient consultation risked reinforcing a deficit narrative.

Input from consultations was reported to have influenced some projects. Project leads reported several improvements to their projects as a result of stakeholder consultations, helping to ensure that the needs of data users were being met. Examples include:

revisions to survey content to better meet the needs of data users and align with DDAP priorities (e.g., labour market indicators and the Diversity of Charity and Non-profit Boards crowdsourcing questionnaire)
the development of a guidelines document and analytical framework and the establishment of a special purpose committee under the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police to support jurisdictions' development of a data collection approach for police-reported Indigenous and racialized identity data
adjustments to the scope of the project related to environmental, social and governance Indigenous indicators to focus on creating a guideline for developing Indigenous indicators, following a deeper understanding of the complexities involved in their creation.

Some concerns were raised that consultations on various DDAP project-related data or analytical products did not sufficiently involve representatives of the population group before release. Releasing data without sufficient input from these representatives can inadvertently support deficit narratives, as important contextual factors may be overlooked, resulting in data that do not meet stakeholders' needs (e.g., Indigenous Peoples). While some DDAP projects engaged with communities to inform DDAP deliverables (e.g., portraits for selected racialized population groups), some key interviewees recommend that the agency spend more time engaging with external stakeholders to inform the messaging of disaggregated data products.

Some DDAP projects are delivered efficiently through existing infrastructure, improved methodological and sampling approaches, and internal expertise. A few projects reported advancing Statistics Canada's capabilities and resources.

Most of the project leads reported that they had sufficient internal skills and partnerships to meet the needs of their project and that DDAP funding helped secure staff to address any outstanding knowledge or resource gaps. There is evidence that some DDAP projects helped minimize additional costs by using existing infrastructure, resources, and capabilities, such as:

using corporate survey infrastructure already in place for collecting, processing, and disseminating data
using data from other surveys or linked databases (e.g., Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, census, Longitudinal Immigration Database) to support data disaggregation
applying current methodological approaches (e.g., small area estimation) to generate greater data granularity in the Labour Force Survey
leveraging the work of other government department (OGD) initiatives to advance DDAP outcomes, such as the partnership with the CSPS to advance disaggregated data training programs and resources
creating survey samples targeting specific population groups (e.g., racialized people) from the census and associated administrative data sources to increase response rates and reduce sample sizes
using the expertise and experience within Statistics Canada's communications team and the Centre for Indigenous Statistics and Partnerships to support consultation and communication activities.

A few DDAP initiatives reported advancing Statistics Canada capabilities and resources. For example, one project focused on advancing methodological capabilities by working with the data science team to apply machine learning to address survey non-response. The working groups produced several resources to support agency employees' and other federal employees' disaggregated data collection, analysis and communication needs, including a disaggregated data hub with resources and links to OGD- or agency-developed disaggregated data resources, guides and training materials. However, the extent to which these resources have improved skills or knowledge within the agency is unclear.

Some DDAP activities were designed to support ongoing data disaggregation beyond the funding timeline, but efforts to sustain DDAP-funded activities were not adequately prioritized.

Some DDAP activities were designed to support outcomes long after the DDAP funding envelope concludes. Standards and data acquisition activities aim to fill information gaps and avoid additional surveys, while the development of accessible resources and a disaggregated data hub for federal staff is intended to increase awareness and understanding of the need for disaggregated data and foster a culture that prioritizes them. DG Governance Committee representatives described the funding provided through the call for applications process as seed money to help projects get off the ground and demonstrate their value to stakeholders. However, efforts to sustain project activities were not reported to be consistently prioritized, and there is an expectation that continued funding is necessary for ongoing data disaggregation. This reliance on DDAP financial support underscores the need for a more strategic approach to ensure the long-term viability of the DDAP's outcomes.

Oversampling is an unsustainable practice, yet relatively little focus was devoted to exploring or adopting alternative methodological approaches.

When the DDAP was developed, oversampling was used to produce disaggregated data. Most agency staff involved in projects relying on ongoing oversampling stated that no alternative method could produce similar data results. Agency staff recognized the high costs of oversampling, but given the ongoing challenges of declining response rates, any reduction in oversampling funding was reported to limit the ability of flagship surveys to produce disaggregated data.

Evidence suggests that DDAP funding contributed to methodological efforts to support efficient sampling;^{Footnote 8} improve understanding of non-response and develop guidelines for synthetic data. However, there was limited evidence that efforts to advance methodological solutions to oversampling were strategically prioritized early in the initiative. Some agency representatives expect the Methodological Acceleration initiative to identify emerging techniques for application to the DDAP, but the extent of the progress being made in this regard remains unclear.

Disaggregated Data Action Plan Administrative Data Fund

The Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) Administrative Data Fund aims to provide external partners with an opportunity to enhance their disaggregated administrative data holdings by providing funding to cover direct costs. Divisions that have identified partners are invited to submit proposals through a formal application process. Currently, five projects from various sectors have been funded or are ongoing. Collaboration with external partners, government departments and Statistics Canada across multiple projects has been essential in advancing data modernization efforts.

For example, the University and College Academic Staff System (UCASS) Modernization project demonstrates how the DDAP supported innovative problem-solving to sustainably address compound challenges, such as response burden, while advancing its priorities. By adding variables to staff surveys and combining them with data from other sources (e.g., the Census of Population), the pilot project provided valuable insights for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and identified areas for improvement within the universities, without compromising survey respondents' privacy. The UCASS Modernization project has since been expanded to include data on groups previously unrepresented in the system. There are plans to add UCASS data to Statistics Canada's Social Data Linkage Environment, and this could provide a robust framework for EDI analysis across various demographic indicators. External partners are optimistic about the project's future and its continued positive impact, but, as with other DDAP projects, securing future funding sources remains a priority to ensure ongoing success.

Cost-recovery agreements can help sustain some DDAP projects, but the current fiscal climate significantly limits the viability of this option.

Key interviewees reported that the more limited ongoing DDAP funding will be used to support mission-critical projects, such as the Labour Force Survey, while other projects can expect funding reductions. To address project sustainability, DDAP governance is discussing the potential for some DDAP initiatives to transition into cost-recovery projects.

At least one project (the Indigenous satellite account) transitioned to a cost-recovery agreement with Indigenous Services Canada to continue for a second year, and a few other projects reported exploring cost-recovery options with federal (e.g., Canadian Heritage, Employment and Social Development Canada) and provincial and territorial partners. However, many interviewees noted that while the DDAP is generating data and analysis that meet the needs of data users, cost-recovery opportunities are limited and more challenging given the current fiscal climate. Furthermore, some interviewees reported that data users are less inclined to use their own funds, as Statistics Canada received substantial funding to expand and enhance disaggregated data and analysis.

Performance

To what extent is the Disaggregated Data Action Plan progressing towards its intended outcomes in the short, medium, and long term?

Although the Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) is making progress toward its intended results, some areas require further attention. Awareness-raising and training activities have helped participants better understand data disaggregation, yet some barriers to applying and acquiring disaggregated data knowledge were identified. The DDAP is helping to address information gaps, but the reliance on oversampling to produce disaggregated data from flagship surveys was identified as a challenge to sustainably doing so. The action plan is improving certain aspects of data quality; however, some issues with relevance and accessibility persist.

The DDAP is supporting and reinforcing a cultural shift that prioritizes disaggregated data and intersectional analysis by expanding the availability of disaggregated data and related products. However, further progress will require greater emphasis on awareness and training. Some early evidence suggests that the DDAP is positively impacting data users, though these impacts are limited in part by data users' and decision makers' capacities to understand and use disaggregated data and analytical products. There is also some concern that the DDAP's long-term outcome is outside Statistics Canada's influence and mandate.

DDAP awareness-raising and training activities are contributing to, and sustaining, strong awareness and understanding of the importance of disaggregated data and GBA Plus.

Numerous activities have been implemented to increase awareness of the need for disaggregated data and GBA Plus within and outside Statistics Canada. By the end of 2022/2023, the DDAP Secretariat delivered over 100 presentations across the agency, to OGDs and to external stakeholders^{Footnote 9} to raise awareness of the importance of disaggregated data and the DDAP's priorities. Other internal and external awareness-raising efforts include a dedicated agency intranet webpage; a government-wide disaggregated data hub; presentations at the agency's research forum; social media posts; podcasts; conference and workshop presentations; and a two-part introduction to disaggregated data video, which received over 850 views in its first five months. The majority (79%) of surveyed data users (n=370) reported that they were familiar with the concept of disaggregated data.

In response to an identified need for training to support stakeholders' understanding of disaggregated data and GBA Plus, the DDAP funded six training programs^{Footnote 10} for agency and other federal government staff. The courses covered a variety of key areas related to the use and importance of disaggregated data (e.g., privacy, confidentiality, accessibility, utility, ethics, small area estimation, data types and formats, frameworks, guidelines, application, strategies, case studies). From 2022 to 2024, over 350 federal (agency and non-agency) staff participated in the synchronous programs.

Most highly knowledgeable, long-time users of Statistics Canada data reported that their awareness and understanding of the need for disaggregated data and GBA Plus have remained unchanged over the past four years, as they were already at a high level. While a few data users reported a greater awareness and importance attributed to disaggregated data among their stakeholders, the increase could not be attributed to the DDAP.

DDAP training activities are contributing to participants' understanding of data disaggregation, but some barriers to applying and acquiring disaggregated data knowledge were identified.

Statistics Canada participants reported high satisfaction with DDAP training courses. According to the case study survey, the initial Disaggregated Data Analytical Workshop positively influenced participants' knowledge and awareness of the DDAP and its components, including ethical considerations, confidentiality practices and data standards. The workshop effectively enhanced the application of knowledge for most participants. Furthermore, the training courses strengthened and expanded the community network of disaggregated data users, as participants learned about and established new contacts they could later reach out to during their work. However, participants also noted some barriers to fully using the skills they learned during training. These included insufficient disaggregated data to perform the required level of analysis, the need for additional analytical training, a lack of resources (budget, staff or technology), and limited time to apply what they learned.

Outside Statistics Canada, some evidence suggests that the disaggregated data training programs could benefit from additional awareness-raising efforts. Just over half (53%) of surveyed data users who were federal government employees (n=231) reported being unaware of the training, while 15% had participated in at least some of the training. Of those who participated, the most commonly reported outcome was an increased understanding of disaggregated data and how they can inform policy making.

The DDAP is helping to address information gaps by increasing the proportion of disaggregated indicators for the four EE groups, but few data users reported specific impacts from the increase in disaggregated data.

Since 2020/2021, the percentage of socioeconomic indicators disaggregated for gender, racialized populations, Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities has increased. By 2023/2024, gender indicators exceeded the target by 17 percentage points, indicators for racialized populations were 1 percentage point away from reaching their target, and indicators for Indigenous Peoples and persons with disabilities increased but remained 6 and 8 percentage points, respectively, from their targets (see Figure 3).

Figure 3. Percentage of statistical indicators regularly produced by the Socio-economic Statistics program that relate to people and are disaggregated by employment equity group, 2020/2021 to 2023/2024

Approximately 65% of surveyed data users who responded to the question regarding the extent to which Statistics Canada's disaggregated data are filling information gaps since 2021 (n=342) reported that they are indeed filling information gaps, with 23% reporting that gaps were filled to a large or very large extent. Data users' perception of Statistics Canada's effectiveness in producing data to better understand EE groups is highest for women (55%), followed by racialized populations (44%), Indigenous Peoples (42%), and persons with a disability (34%). However, few interviewees could report whether, and how, the increase in disaggregated data was contributing to decision making, research or policy debates. Data users who could speak to the contribution of the DDAP on their organization reported that the increase in disaggregated data is informing the kinds of research questions members of their organization are pursuing, providing the evidence to advocate for funding and investment revisions, and informing organizational research and data collection activities.

As already stated, the sustainability of oversampling to produce disaggregated data from flagship surveys was identified as a challenge to addressing information gaps. However, it is unclear to what extent the agency has increased its capacity to avoid or reduce its dependency on oversampling by advancing methodologies that help address the declining response rates.

The DDAP is enhancing some dimensions of data quality, but a few relevance and accessibility gaps were noted.

The DDAP is producing data that many data users reported to be meeting their needs. However, key interviewees and surveyed data users also reported a need for greater disaggregation beyond the four EE groups, especially for the 2SLGBTQI+ population and at lower geographic levels.^{Footnote 11} Although disaggregation for the 2SLGBTQI+ population and at smaller geographic levels is included in the DDAP's priorities, projects prioritizing populations outside of the four EE groups have reportedly not been prioritized. Data users recommended that Statistics Canada focus on developing appropriate estimation or sampling methods to address privacy or confidentiality concerns that contribute to the ongoing gaps.

DDAP standards are contributing to data coherence and comparability. The DDAP supported the approval and adoption of two disaggregated data standards^{Footnote 12} within the federal government and the approval and adoption of sexual orientation and gig employment standards within the agency. Efforts to improve the usability of the standards include providing a dedicated web page and making DDAP standards accessible through the Reference Data as a Service application programming interface. However, the development of standards is a complex and lengthy process, and adoption is required outside of Statistics Canada to ensure interoperability across government and non-government agencies.

Statistical standards

To address the inconsistent use of statistical standards for disaggregated data across Statistics Canada and the Government of Canada (GC), and to meet the need for more user-centric products, services, and communications, Statistics Canada's Centre for Statistical and Data Standards (CSDS) launched several initiatives in support of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan. These initiatives provide guidance on survey methodologies, improve interoperability, and engage extensively with internal and external stakeholders. The CSDS has also focused on expanding the accessibility of standards through an enhanced website and consultations with key groups. Additionally, the team has developed training resources to support analysts and survey managers in effectively applying these standards.

The CSDS used established processes, tools and governance structures, along with data standards repositories and consultation networks, to help set key statistical standards across the GC. For instance, it developed a proof of concept using some quality of life variables to disseminate disaggregated data at the lowest level possible while still respecting data confidentiality and quality. Furthermore, consultations with over 300 groups and individuals have informed the development of inclusive data collection frameworks. This has helped harmonize data on gender and sexual orientation across various surveys and refine these standards.

Looking forward, the focus is on securing sustainable funding, integrating new standards into legacy systems and educating stakeholders on the value of standardization, as adapting survey questions across jurisdictions requires careful attention to underlying concepts to ensure consistency.

The DDAP also supported greater accessibility to disaggregated data and analytical products by updating Statistics Canada's Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics Hub and launching the Centre for Municipal and Local Data; releasing more analytical publications and data tables online and through Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, The Daily; and promoting new disaggregated data and analysis through social media. Some data users reported that the DDAP has increased access to disaggregated data for more organizations because data that used to be accessible only through cost-recovery report requests are now accessible through the Statistics Canada website at no additional cost. However, less than half (35%) of surveyed data users (n=370) reported that it was somewhat easy or better to access Statistics Canada's disaggregated data. Barriers included website navigation issues, limited hub value for advanced needs, limited data linking with external sources and users' limited internal capacity.

Priorities related to data sovereignty were identified as a potential challenge to enhancing access to disaggregated data by collecting and integrating data from other sources. Key interviewees recognized that the agency is still developing its approach to supporting data sovereignty for various jurisdictions and populations, but expressed ongoing concern that sharing data with the agency would result in losing control of the data and how they are used. To address this concern, key interviewees recommended that the agency continue to work with other data stewards to determine how the data can be shared in a way that respects the needs and commitments of those involved.

The DDAP is reinforcing a cultural shift that prioritizes disaggregated data and intersectional analysis by expanding the availability of disaggregated data and analytical products. To advance the cultural shift outside the agency, greater emphasis should be placed on awareness and training efforts.

Interviewees within the agency reported that the DDAP is supporting a culture change. This can be seen by the increased attention to disaggregated statistics and greater intersectional analysis in branches outside Field 8, such as those in the Economic Statistics Field. They also indicated that considering disaggregated data earlier in the process has increased since the implementation of the DDAP.

Results from the case study survey align with this, as 78.3% of respondents indicated that the agency fosters an environment that promotes horizontality for disaggregated data work, as well as the importance of intersectional analysis and longitudinal insights. However, a slightly lower proportion (61.7%) of participants who responded to the question reported an emphasis on applying the GBA Plus lens to all projects and initiatives.

Evidence of a cultural change within the federal government included an increased demand for disaggregated data among federal data users. However, a few interviewees noted that the cultural change is not progressing at the same pace within every department. A department's data literacy, its mandate for research and its leadership's commitment appear to have a greater influence on its use of disaggregated data.

Interviewed data users reported that the DDAP supports a cultural shift toward prioritizing the collection and use of disaggregated data and GBA Plus. However, many noted that this shift started before the implementation of the DDAP. Data users also reported that because Statistics Canada is perceived as a data leader, the increased availability of disaggregated data and analytical products is helping to spread and solidify this cultural change. To further advance a cultural change that prioritizes the collection and analysis of disaggregated data, some data users recommended that greater awareness and training efforts be directed to non-federal data users to help them better understand what information is available and how it can be used in their work.

Some early evidence suggests that the DDAP is positively impacting data users' decision making, research and policy debates, but these impacts are limited by data users' and decision-makers' capacity to understand and use disaggregated data.

As the DDAP enters the final year of its five-year funding, some signs of progress toward achieving its long-term outcome can be seen. Among surveyed data users who responded to the question about whether Statistics Canada's disaggregated data are enhancing their research, decision making or policy debates (n=340), 61% reported they were having a positive impact. However, evidence also shows that some data users are still determining the overall impact of Statistics Canada's disaggregated data, given that just under one-quarter (23%) of respondents reported not knowing whether the data were enhancing their work. Specific benefits of Statistics Canada's disaggregated data include filling or identifying information gaps, highlighting specific trends or inequalities, informing interventions or policies, and targeting resources or recommendations.

As noted, few key interviewees could report any tangible DDAP-related impacts on their decision making, research or policy debates. Disaggregated data had a positive impact on the implementation and effectiveness of GBA Plus in federal budgets. The long-term outcome of increasingly fair and inclusive policy, program or legislation development is limited by data users' and decision-makers' capacities to understand and use disaggregated data and corresponding analytical products. Key interviewees reported that smaller jurisdictions, non-governmental organizations and government staff often lack the capacity or resources to understand and use disaggregated data, limiting the impact of the DDAP on policy and program development. Suggestions to address these capacity gaps include sustained awareness and training efforts within and outside the federal government, particularly at the federal leadership levels.

There is some concern that the DDAP's long-term outcome is outside Statistics Canada's influence and mandate.

Some concerns were reported that the DDAP's long-term outcome of increasingly fair and inclusive policy, programs and legislation is outside Statistics Canada's mandate. While DDAP activities are primarily focused on increasing disaggregated data and analytical products, Statistics Canada has limited influence on whether, and how, the data are considered in program and policy development. Achieving the DDAP's long-term outcome is considered more the collective responsibility of leaders across the federal government. However, doubts have been raised about whether the current ADM Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data is effectively designed to advance the federal leadership's commitment to applying disaggregated data and intersectional analysis.

How to improve the program

Recommendation 1

The ACS of Field 8 should ensure that the DDAP governance is strengthened to directly support the initiative in achieving its intermediate and ultimate outcomes by:

updating DDAP oversight committees' mandates to clearly articulate accountabilities, particularly around the provision of strategic direction and the achievement of the DDAP's medium- and long-term objectives
focusing future projects and activities on sustainability
establishing effective communication (e.g., leveraging proposed governance tables) to ensure that priorities, expected outcomes, and performance measures are well understood by staff, key partners, and stakeholders (e.g., on a regular basis, using two-way dialogue).

Recommendation 2

The ACS of Field 8 should ensure that outreach and engagement efforts are comprehensive and consistent, so that the ongoing needs of data users, including those from the EE groups, are understood and being met by DDAP's disaggregated data and analytical products.

Management response and action plan

Recommendation 1

The ACS of Field 8 should ensure that the DDAP governance is strengthened to directly support the initiative in achieving its intermediate and ultimate outcomes by:

updating DDAP oversight committees' mandates to clearly articulate accountabilities, particularly around the provision of strategic direction and the achievement of the DDAP's medium- and long-term objectives
focusing future projects and activities on sustainability
establishing effective communication (e.g., leveraging proposed governance tables) to ensure that priorities, expected outcomes, and performance measures are well understood by staff, key partners, and stakeholders (e.g., on a regular basis, using two-way dialogue).

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendation.

The terms of reference for the DG, ACS and ADM committees will be revised to include accountability pertaining to the provision and communication of strategic direction and around the achievement of the DDAP's medium- and long-term objectives.
1. An integrated annual plan will be developed, incorporating Statistics Canada's strategic direction for the DDAP and disaggregation of data as a key principle, with a detailed workplan to guide implementation and monitoring. The integrated annual plan will integrate considerations of sustainability (e.g., alternative methodological approaches beyond oversampling) and alignment with the DDAP's medium- and long-term outcomes. The DG Governance Committee will recommend the integrated annual plan to the ACS Steering Committee for approval.
2. The ADM Committee will track DDAP outcomes and capture how disaggregated data have informed OGDs' policy formulation and program implementation/evaluation. These outcomes will form part of the 2024/2025 annual achievements report released by Statistics Canada.
Existing communication and dissemination opportunities (e.g., the CSPS collaboration space, OGDs' dissemination mechanisms) will be leveraged to promote, share and showcase disaggregated data outcomes, best practices, and training opportunities, and to raise their awareness.

Deliverables and timelines

Revised and approved terms of references for the DG, ACS, and ADM committees. (September 2025)
1. Approved integrated annual plan (October 2025, ongoing afterwards) that incorporates a detailed work plan and logic framework approach, which includes:
  - the DDAP's medium- and long-term objectives
  - measurable indicators to be used to monitor progress against these objectives
  - an approach that will be used to monitor progress against these objectives
  - clear articulation on how priorities will be determined with a focus on sustainability.
2. Annual achievements report for 2024/2025 will include for the first time outcomes/impacts shared by OGDs. (December 2025).
Robust and updated CSPS collaborative space to showcase best practices, leverage CSPS training opportunities and raise awareness. (November 2025).

Recommendation 2

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendation.

An outreach and engagement plan will be developed to establish communication with DDAP partners and stakeholders, including emphasis on leveraging external networks at the ADM and ACS levels (internal and external to GC).

The plan may include the organization of engagement sessions or surveys among EE groups (and those beyond the four EE groups, as needed and as possible).

Deliverables and timelines

Outreach and engagement plan approved by the ADM Federal Advisory Committee on Disaggregated Data (April 2026).

Appendix A: Evaluation questions and indicators

Evaluation questions and indicators
Evaluation questions	Evaluation indicators
1. To what extent is the Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP) relevant in supporting federal needs and priorities, including Statistics Canada's?	1.1 Extent of the alignment between Statistics Canada's DDAP projects and activities and (a) the agency's strategic priorities and (b) government-wide DDAP priorities.
2. To what extent are the design and delivery of the DDAP facilitating the achievement of its intended outcomes?	2.1 Extent to which the DDAP's governance provides effective strategic direction, oversight, and accountability across all levels (federal government, agency, program, and project levels). Extent to which the governance structure ensures effective communication, coordination and collaboration across the different levels. Extent to which mechanisms are in place to ensure effective priority setting, oversight, accountability and timely course corrections across all levels. 2.2 Extent to which consultation was conducted to inform priorities and projects. Number of consultations, by format, by type of intended users and fiscal year. Extent to which the processes for analyzing and reporting on needs following consultations are effective. Extent to which input from consultations informed DDAP priorities and projects. 2.3 Extent to which DDAP activities built on or enhanced existing infrastructure, resources and capabilities (skills, partnerships), minimizing additional cost and effort. 2.4 Extent to which measures have been taken to ensure the sustainability of the new activities within the agency's ongoing operations.
3. To what extent is the DDAP progressing towards its intended outcomes in the short, medium and long term?	3.1 Extent to which internal and external barriers to achieving expected results were identified and mitigated. 3.2 Extent of progress toward short-term results. Extent to which the DDAP has contributed to an increased awareness and understanding of the need for disaggregated data and Gender-based Analysis Plus. Extent to which the DDAP has contributed to enhancing data quality and filling information gaps. Evidence of greater or enhanced access to disaggregated data Evidence of greater or enhanced planning for, and the collection, analysis, production and dissemination of, disaggregated data, from 2020/2021 to 2024/2025 (partial year). 3.3 Extent of progress toward medium-term results. Extent to which the DDAP has contributed to a change in culture that prioritizes the use of existing, and the collection of new, disaggregated data and—where possible—intersectional analyses to meet policy makers' and other data users' needs. 3.4 Extent of progress toward long-term outcomes. Extent to which the DDAP has contributed to date to enhanced decision making, research or policy debate by providing a more detailed representation of various populations and their experience and environment. Extent to which the DDAP has contributed to the establishment of standards specific to disaggregated data.

Appendix B: Interview quantification scale

Interview responses are quantified and categorized in this report using the scale shown in the table below.

Interview quantification scale
Term	Definition
One	One is used when one participant provided the answer.
Few	Few is used when 4% to 15% of participants responded with similar answers. The sentiment of the response was articulated by these participants but not by other participants.
Some	Some is used when 16% to 45% of participants responded with similar answers.
About half	About half is used when 46% to 55% of participants responded with similar answers.
Most or a majority	Most, or a majority, is used when 56% to 89% of participants responded with similar answers.
Almost all	Almost all is used when 90% to 99% of participants responded with similar answers.
All	All is used when 100% of participants responded with similar answers.

Footnotes

Footnote 1

The names of the pillars evolved with the Disaggregated Data Action Plan.

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Footnote 2

Departments include the Canada Border Services Agency; Canadian Heritage; Correctional Service Canada; Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada; Environment and Climate Change Canada; Employment and Social Development Canada; Finance Canada; Global Affairs Canada; Health Canada; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada; Indigenous Services Canada; Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada; Justice Canada; Natural Resources Canada; the Privy Council Office; the Public Health Agency of Canada; Public Safety Canada; the Royal Canadian Mounted Police; the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Veterans Affairs Canada; and Women and Gender Equality Canada.

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Footnote 3

Given the evolving nature of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan, the evaluation team worked in collaboration with the DDAP Secretariat to refine the outcomes and the logic model for this evaluation.

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Footnote 4

Every DDAP-funded project must submit a quarterly project report that tracks milestones, budget and risks. The DDAP Secretariat uses these reports to create a project tracker and notifies the DG Governance Committee of any identified risks to project implementation.

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Footnote 5

DG Governance Committee interviewees noted that a few projects reported changes to their scope or planned activities that would result in unspent DDAP funds. To ensure the DDAP funding was fully allocated, the DG Governance Committee communicated the opportunity for additional project proposals to agency groups.

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Footnote 6

It was noted that in 2023, one of the DG co-chairs was strategically replaced by the DG of the Modern Statistical Methods and Data Science Branch to help advance alternatives to oversampling; however, no changes to project funding priorities were evident.

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Footnote 7

Excludes respondents who answered "Don't know."

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Footnote 8

Statistical methods to better represent diverse populations in surveys include diversifying sampling strategies, such as using multiple sampling frames and non-probabilistic methods for hard-to-reach groups.

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Footnote 9

The DDAP Secretariat reported delivering presentations to 57 divisions across the agency, 32 OGDs, 12 universities, six private and not-for-profit organizations, and six advisory and steering committees.

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Footnote 10

These training programs developed by Statistics Canada are available in various formats, including asynchronous (e.g., videos, online courses) and synchronous (e.g., workshops) learning products, that cater to the diverse needs and expectations of learners.

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Footnote 11

Including data at the provincial and territorial level, as opposed to grouping jurisdictions (e.g., the territories or the Atlantic provinces).

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Footnote 12

Standards for sex and gender at birth.

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CHMS Cycle 7 genetics consent

If you participated in the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) between January 2023 and December 2024, we are now seeking your informed consent to allow the biospecimens you provided during the survey to be used in genetic health research projects. Your consent will help support important research into how human genetic information is linked to health outcomes.

What you need to know:

Your sample and genetics

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the molecule that contains genetic information. It is found in many parts of the body, including cells, skin and blood. DNA can be taken from your blood sample to help us understand what makes people sick and what keeps them healthy. Genetic information collected from your samples can be used in research and shared as combined data from groups of people (aggregated or pooled data). Your samples and genetic data will not be used or published at the individual level.

What is genetic research?

Genetic research studies human DNA to learn how genes and environmental factors affect health and disease. This research can help us discover what causes diseases, improve how they are detected and treated, and even help prevent them.

Keeping your data safe

To protect your privacy, each biological sample has a barcode instead of your name or personal details. Your samples are frozen and stored safely at the Statistics Canada Biobank in the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory. This secure facility follows international standards. Strict security measures are in place to ensure the risk of anyone identifying you from your samples is very low.

Only authorized Statistics Canada employees can access your information when needed for their work. A small number of employees can connect the barcode on your sample to your personal information, which is stored separately at our head office. No one outside Statistics Canada will have access to your personal details.

Authorized researchers can use your samples for research, but only if they

apply for access to the samples
get approval from the Statistics Canada Biobank Advisory Committee.

This process ensures that your information is always protected. The approval process includes

a research project application submitted to Statistics Canada
a review by a committee of scientists, experts and ethicists to ensure the research adheres to all guidelines.

All health research is carefully monitored by the Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada Research Ethics Board, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada and the researcher's institutional ethics board. This ensures the research follows ethical guidelines and protects your privacy.

Statistics Canada follows strict privacy laws under the Statistics Act. Published research results will show only combined data from groups of people, and no personal or identifiable information will be shared.

Your right to withdraw

If you no longer want to participate in any part of this survey, including the genetic research, you can withdraw at any time. To remove your genetic samples from current or future research, you can send a written request by email to statcan.biobankinfo-infobiobanque.statcan@statcan.gc.ca. Please include your full name, the approximate date and home address at the time of your visit at the temporary examination centre, and your date of birth. This information will be used only to ensure that the correct samples are identified and properly destroyed. Please note that any data already used in research and published before your withdrawal request cannot be removed.

Genetic research can help identify genes linked to diseases. With the advances in genetic research, researchers have discovered and continue to discover genes or variations of genes that are associated with an increase in the risk of certain diseases. In future genetic research studies using your biological samples, if researchers discover genetic information that could impact your health, it will not be shared with you or your doctor. Your sample will be used solely for research purposes, and the findings will not influence your medical care. By consenting to the storage and use of your samples for genetic research, you understand that you will not receive any personal genetic results or health information.

Genetic research at the individual level

DNA is like a giant instruction book that tells your body how to grow, develop and function. Researchers can read this book using DNA sequencing, which helps them understand different things about you. To do so, researchers use a DNA sequencing laboratory method that analyzes your DNA, providing information about your genetic traits, the risks of getting certain diseases and other health-related characteristics. For this cycle of the CHMS, the publishing of genetic research involving data outputs at the individual level will not be permitted with your samples.

Genetic research at the population level

When genetic data are used at the population level, your results are combined with those of other CHMS participants. This means your personal information and individual results are not included. Any genetic data that could potentially reveal your identity or the identity of other participants are removed before research results are published. Here is a summary:

Your DNA results will be included in statistical summaries (for example, showing the prevalence of certain genetic traits or diseases).
Your genetic data will be combined with data from many other participants, with no personal details included.
The data shared in research publications cannot be linked back to any individual, ensuring robust privacy protection.
The goal of this research is to identify patterns and relationships within large groups of people, helping scientists better understand genetics and disease.

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Households and the Environment Survey, 2025 (HES)

Getting started

Why are we conducting this survey?

This survey collects information on the behaviours, practices, and awareness level of Canadian households regarding the environment. Results from this survey will help us to understand how Canadians are interacting with the environment.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.

Other important information

Authorization and confidentiality

Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Record linkages

To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the response burden, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with other survey or administrative data sources.

Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca

Telephone: 1-877-949-9492

Mail:

Chief Statistician of Canada
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Address confirmation

Is the following address your household's primary dwelling?

[Address Line 1]
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[City], [Province]
[Postal Code]

What is the street address of your primary dwelling?

Please do not enter the address at which you receive your mail if it is different.

Street number
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Postal code

Household mailing address

Is this also the mailing address for this household?

What is the mailing address?

Street number
Suffix
- 1/4
- 1/2
- 3/4
- Bsmt
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Street name
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Street direction
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- SE (Southeast)
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P.O. Box or Rural Route number
City, municipality, town, village
Province or territory
- Newfoundland and Labrador
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Postal code

Dwelling

What type of dwelling is this?

Is it:

Single-detached house
Semi-detached house
Row or terrace
Duplex
Apartment or flat
Institution
Hotel, rooming or lodging house, camp
Mobile home
Other
- Specify type of dwelling

How many floors are there in your building?

Count all floors that have apartments or condo units.

Floors in your building

Household composition

The next few questions ask for important basic information about the people in this household.

List all persons (names or initials) that usually live at this address. These will be used to help you answer questions about each person.

Include:

those who regard this dwelling as their usual residence or are staying in the dwelling and have no other usual place of residence
those who reside at this dwelling, even if they are temporarily away, at school, at hospital, or somewhere else.

People usually living or staying at this address.

First name
Last name
Age

Persons removed from list. If incorrect, then press the "Add this person" button.

Sex at birth and gender

The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.

What was the sex at birth of [First name] [Last name] (age [Age])?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

Male
Female

What is the gender of [First name] [Last name] (age [Age])?

Gender refers to current gender which may be different from sex assigned at birth and may be different from what is indicated on legal documents.

Male
Female
Or please specify
- Specify this person's gender

Disability

Does [First name] [Last name] (age [Age]) identify as a person with a disability?

A person with a disability is a person who has a long-term difficulty or condition, such as vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, memory or mental health-related impairments, that limits their daily activities inside or outside the home, such as at school, work, or in the community in general.

Indigenous Identity

Is [First name] [Last name] (age [Age]) First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.
If "Yes", select the responses that best describes this person now.

No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
OR
Yes, First Nation (North American Indian)
Yes, Métis
Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Sociodemographic characteristics

This question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Which population group or groups best describe this person?

Select all that apply.

[First name] [Last name] (age [Age])

White
South Asian
e.g. East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan
Chinese
Black
Filipino
Arab
Latin American
Southeast Asian
e.g. Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
West Asian
e.g. Iranian, Afghan
Korean
Japanese
Other
- Specify other group

Educational diploma or certificate

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that [First name] [Last name] (age [Age]) has completed?

Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
Trades certificate or diploma
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
Bachelor's degree
e.g. B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.
University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Dwelling characteristics

The word "dwelling" refers to a separate set of living quarters with a private entrance either from outside or from a common hall, lobby, vestibule or stairway inside the building. The entrance to the dwelling must be one that can be used without passing through the living quarters of someone else.

What is the heated area of your dwelling?

Exclude the basement, attic and garage.

Unit of measure
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square metres (m²)
Area
OR
Don't know

Please provide your best estimate of the heated area.

Exclude the basement and garage.

600 ft² (55 m²) or less
601 to 1,000 ft² (56 to 95 m²)
1,001 to 1,500 ft² (96 to 140 m²)
1,501 to 2,000 ft²(141 to 185 m²)
2,001 to 2,500 ft²(186 to 230 m²)
2,501 to 3,000 ft²(231 to 280 m²)
3,001 to 3,500 ft²(281 to 325 m²)
3,501 to 4,000 ft²(326 to 371 m²)
4,001 ft²(372 m²) or more
Don't know

Does your dwelling have a basement?

Yes
No
Don't know

What is the heated area of your basement?

Unit of measure
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square metres (m²)
Area
OR
Basement not heated
OR
Don't know

Please provide your best estimate of the heated area of your basement.

600 ft² (55 m²) or less
601 to 1,000 ft² (56 to 95 m²)
1,001 to 1,500 ft² (96 to 140 m²)
1,501 to 2,000 ft²(141 to 185 m²)
2,001 to 2,500 ft²(186 to 230 m²)
2,501 to 3,000 ft²(231 to 280 m²)
3,001 to 3,500 ft²(281 to 325 m²)
3,501 to 4,000 ft²(326 to 371 m²)
4,001 ft²(372 m²) or more
Don't know

How much insulation does the basement have?

All of the exterior walls
Half or more of the exterior walls
Less than half of the exterior walls
None of the exterior walls
Don't know

How many stories does your dwelling have?

i.e., total number of floors at ground level and above

Number of stories
OR
Don't know

Does your dwelling have an attic?

Yes, a partially or fully heated attic
Yes, an unheated attic
No
Don't know

What is the heated area of the attic?

Unit of measure
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square metres (m²)
Area
OR
Don't know

Please provide your best estimate of the heated area of your attic.

600 ft² (55 m²) or less
601 to 1,000 ft² (56 to 95 m²)
1,001 to 1,500 ft² (96 to 140 m²)
1,501 to 2,000 ft²(141 to 185 m²)
2,001 to 2,500 ft²(186 to 230 m²)
2,501 to 3,000 ft²(231 to 280 m²)
3,001 to 3,500 ft²(281 to 325 m²)
3,501 to 4,000 ft²(326 to 371 m²)
4,001 ft²(372 m²) or more
Don't know

Does your dwelling have a garage?

Yes
No
Don't know

Is it attached to the dwelling?

Yes
No
Don't know

What is the heated area of the attached garage?

Unit of measure
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square metres (m²)
Area of attached garage
OR
Attached garage is not heated
OR
Don't know

What is the heated area of the detached garage?

Unit of measure
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square metres (m²)
Area of detached garage
OR
Detached garage is not heated
OR
Don't know

Please provide your best estimate of the heated area of your garage.

600 ft² (55 m²) or less
601 to 1,000 ft² (56 to 95 m²)
1,001 to 1,500 ft² (96 to 140 m²)
1,501 to 2,000 ft²(141 to 185 m²)
2,001 to 2,500 ft²(186 to 230 m²)
2,501 to 3,000 ft²(231 to 280 m²)
3,001 to 3,500 ft²(281 to 325 m²)
3,501 to 4,000 ft²(326 to 371 m²)
4,001 ft²(372 m²) or more
Garage is not heated
Don't know

How much insulation does the garage have?

Full insulation - all walls, and garage doors are insulated
Full insulation - all walls, but not the garage doors are insulated
Partial insulation - some walls are insulated
None
Don't know

In what year was this dwelling originally built?

Provide your best estimate.

Year

When was this dwelling built?

Was it:

Before 1946
Between 1946 and 1960
Between 1961 and 1977
Between 1978 and 1983
Between 1984 and 1995
Between 1996 and 2000
Between 2001 and 2009
In 2010 or later
Don't know

Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

Would you say:

Yes, owned, even if it is still being paid for
No, rented, even if no cash rent is paid

Is this dwelling part of a condominium development?

Is [the condominium corporation/the landlord or property manager] responsible for paying any of the energy bills for this dwelling?

Include bills for electricity, natural gas, heating oil and propane.

How long [have you/has your household] lived in this dwelling?

Include the length of time that at least one household member has lived in the current dwelling.

Provide best estimate in months, years or since what year.

Unit of time
- Months
- Years
Number
OR
Since what year

Secondary residence

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] own a secondary residence in Canada, that was lived in by members of your household for at least part of the year?

A secondary residence is any other dwelling used by the household as secondary living quarters, such as cottages, hobby farms and summer residences.

Exclude income properties, time-shares, and moveable secondary residences, such as trailers and motor homes.
Exclude properties outside of Canada.

What is the address of the secondary residence?

Street number
Suffix
- 1/4
- 1/2
- 3/4
- Bsmt
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
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- O
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Apartment number
Street name
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- Street type
Street direction
- E (East)
- N (North)
- NE (Northeast)
- NW (Northwest)
- W (West)
- S (South)
- SE (Southeast)
- SW (Southwest)
P.O. Box or Rural Route number
City, municipality, town, village
Province or territory
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Prince Edward Island
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Quebec
- Ontario
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Yukon
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
Postal code

During the last 12 months, when was this secondary residence used?

Was it:

All year
Partial year
Not used during the last 12 months

Months when the secondary residence was used:

Select all that apply.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What type of dwelling is this?

Is it:

Single-detached house
Semi-detached house
Row or terrace
Duplex
Apartment or flat
Institution
Hotel, rooming or lodging house, camp
Mobile home
Other
- Specify type of dwelling

How many floors are there in your building?

Count all floors that have apartments or condo units.

Floors in your building

When was this secondary residence built?

Provide your best estimate.

Year

When was this secondary residence built?

Was it:

Before 1946
Between 1946 and 1960
Between 1961 and 1977
Between 1978 and 1983
Between 1984 and 1995
Between 1996 and 2000
Between 2001 and 2009
In 2010 or later
Don't know

What is the heated area of your secondary residence?

Include a heated basement, heated attic, and heated attached garage.

Unit of measure
- Square feet (ft²)
- Square metres (m²)
Area
OR
Don't know

Please provide your best estimate of the heated area.

Include a heated basement, heated attic and heated attached garage.

600 ft² (55 m²) or less
601 to 1,000 ft² (56 to 95 m²)
1,001 to 1,500 ft² (96 to 140 m²)
1,501 to 2,000 ft²(141 to 185 m²)
2,001 to 2,500 ft²(186 to 230 m²)
2,501 to 3,000 ft²(231 to 280 m²)
3,001 to 3,500 ft²(281 to 325 m²)
3,501 to 4,000 ft²(326 to 371 m²)
4,001 ft²(372 m²) or more
Don't know

Is this secondary residence connected to the electricity grid?

Yes
No
Don't know

What is the main source of off-grid electricity?

Solar panels
Wind turbine
Micro-hydro

Small-scale hydroelectric systems, such as micro-hydro turbines, can produce enough energy to power off-grid homes. The system pumps water in a pond or a river through a turbine to power an electric generator, which produces electricity that can be stored or used.

Generator
e.g., using diesel, gasoline, natural gas, propane, or biogas (e.g., methane)
Other
- Specify the other main source of off-grid electricity
Don't know
Secondary dwelling does not use electricity

What is the secondary dwelling's main type of heating?

Is it:

A forced air furnace
e.g., hot air vents
Centralized HVAC system
Electric baseboards
A heating stove
Fireplace
A boiler with hot water or steam radiators
Electric radiant heating
Exclude in-floor heating
A heat pump
Include central and mini-split.
Heated floors
Other
- Specify other type of heating equipment
Don't know

What source of energy does your [forced air furnace/centralized HVAC system/heating stove/fireplace/boiler with hot water or steam radiators/heated floor system/mini-split heat pump/other type of heating equipment] use?

Select all that apply.

Is it:

Electricity
Natural gas
Heating oil
Wood

Exclude wood pellets.

Wood pellets
Propane
Other
- Specify other source of energy
OR
Don't know

[Do you/Does anyone in your household] own any secondary dwellings used as income properties located within Canada?

Include only income properties.

Exclude:
time-shares, and movable secondary residences, such as trailers and motor homes
properties outside of Canada.

How many income properties do you own?

Exclude: properties outside of Canada
the secondary residence at [Address] in [City] you told us about already/[the secondary residence you told us about already.]

Number of income properties

What is the primary use of [this income property/the oldest of the income properties]?

Timeshare vacation property

Shared ownership with other households.

Vacation property owned fully by your household
Long-term rental property for investment purpose or additional source of income
A property for children, parents, or friends to stay without paid rent
A second home
e.g., stay in the dwelling during work days or weekends only
Other
- Specify its primary use

Energy use and home heating

The next questions are about how you heat [your primary dwelling/your dwelling].

What is [your primary dwelling/your dwelling]'s main type of heating equipment?

Is it:

A forced air furnace
e.g., hot air vents
Centralized HVAC system
Electric baseboards
A heating stove
Fireplace
A boiler with hot water or steam radiators
Electric radiant heating
Exclude in-floor heating
A heat pump
Include central and mini-split.
Heated floors
Other
- Specify other type of heating equipment
Don't know

What type of heat pump do you have?

Air source central system
i.e., distributes forced air through ducts
Air-source wall-mounted system
Include mini-split, multi-split
Air-to-water system
Ground source system
Other
- Specify other type of heat pump
Don't know

Is it a cold-weather heat pump?

A cold-weather heat pump functions in temperatures as low as -30 °C.

Yes
No
Don't know

In addition to electricity, does your heat pump also use natural gas or propane?
Select all that apply.

Yes, natural gas
Yes, propane
OR
No, electricity only

What source of energy does your [forced air furnace/centralized HVAC system/heating stove/fireplace/boiler with hot water or steam radiators/heated floor system/other type of heating equipment] use?

Select all that apply.

Is it:

Electricity
Natural gas
Heating oil
Wood

Exclude wood pellets.

Wood pellets
Propane
Other
- Specify other source of energy
OR
Don't know

What is the efficiency rating of the furnace?

High

i.e., the exhaust pipe is plastic and vents through the side of the house

Medium

i.e., the exhaust pipe or chimney is metal and vents through the side of the house or through the roof

i.e., the exhause pipe or chimney is metal and vents through the roof

Don't know

In addition to the [forced air furnace/centralized HVAC system/electric baseboards/heating stove/fireplace/boiler with hot water or steam radiators/electric radiant heating/heat pump/heated floor system/other type of heating equipment], do you have another type of heating equipment?

Is it:

A forced air furnace
e.g., hot air vents
Centralized HVAC system
Electric baseboards
A heating stove
Fireplace
A boiler with hot water or steam radiators
Electric radiant heating
Exclude in-floor heating
A heat pump
Include central and mini-split.
Heated floors
Other
- Specify other type of heating equipment
Don't know

What type of heat pump do you have?

Air source central system
i.e., distributes forced air through ducts
Air-source wall-mounted system
Include mini-split, multi-split
Air-to-water system
Ground source system
i.e., geothermal
Other
- Specify other type of heat pump
Don't know

Is it a cold-weather heat pump?

A cold-weather heat pump functions in temperatures as low as -30 °C.

Yes
No
Don't know

In addition to electricity, does your heat pump also use natural gas or propane?
Select all that apply.

Yes, natural gas
Yes, propane
OR
No, electricity only

Select all that apply.

Is it:

Electricity
Natural gas
Heating oil
Wood

Exclude wood pellets.

Wood pellets
Propane
Other
- Specify other source of energy
OR
Don't know

Wood [– primary dwelling]

The following questions pertain to your primary dwelling.

[In addition to the forced air furnace that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the heating stove that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the boiler with hot water or steam radiators that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the heated floors that use wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the fireplace that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the main heating system that uses wood or wood pellets, d/D]id you use wood or wood pellets in any other appliances inside [your primary dwelling/your home], such as for supplemental heating or cooking, in the past 12 months?

In which appliances?

Select all that apply.

Heating stove that does not use wood pellets
Heating stove that does use wood pellets
Wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood
Wood fireplace that has an insert for wood
Cook stove with oven
Water heater
Hydronic heater
e.g., wood-fired boiler
Forced air furnace
Other
- Specify other appliances

[Including the forced air furnace you mentioned earlier, w/Including the heating stove you mentioned earlier, w/Including the boiler with hot water or steam radiators you mentioned earlier, w/Including the heated floors you mentioned earlier, w/Including the other type of heating equipment you mentioned earlier, w/W]hich one did you use most often in the past 12 months?

Heating stove that does not use wood pellets
Heating stove that does use wood pellets
Wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood
Wood fireplace that has an insert for wood
Cook stove with oven
Water heater
Hydronic heater
e.g., wood-fired boiler
Forced air furnace
[Forced air furnace/Heating stove/Boiler with hot water or steam radiators/Heated floors/Fireplace/Other type of heating equipment] (main heating system)

Thinking of your heating stove, is it a cook stove with oven?

Yes
No
Don't know

Thinking of your fireplace that does not have an insert, is it open (i.e., it does not have doors)?

Yes, it is open
No
Don't know

Thinking of your fireplace that does have an insert, is it open (i.e., it does not have doors)?

Yes, it is open
No
Don't know

How old is your [heating stove that does not use wood pellets/heating stove that does use wood pellets/wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood/wood fireplace that has an insert for wood/cook stove with oven/water heater/hydronic heater/forced air furnace/boiler with hot water or steam radiators/heating stove/heated floor system/fireplace/main heating system/appliance]?

Provide age in years or year purchased.

Age in years
- Age in years

Enter "0" if less than 12 months.

Year purchased
- Year
Same age as the primary dwelling
Don't know

Does your [heating stove that does not use wood pellets/heating stove that does use wood pellets/wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood/wood fireplace that has an insert for wood/cook stove with oven/water heater/hydronic heater/forced air furnace/boiler with hot water or steam radiators/heating stove/heated floor system/fireplace/main heating system/appliance] have a gasket or rope seal around the door?

Yes
No
Don't know

When was the last time the chimney or flue connected to your [heating stove that does not use wood pellets/heating stove that does use wood pellets/wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood/wood fireplace that has an insert for wood/cook stove with oven/water heater/hydronic heater/forced air furnace/boiler with hot water or steam radiators/heating stove/heated floor system/fireplace/main heating system/appliance] was cleaned?

Exclude chimney cleaning logs.

Within the last year
1 year to less than 3 years ago
3 years to less than 5 years ago
5 or more years ago
Never
Don't know

Do you have an outdoor wood oven or fireplace, a fire pit or something similar outside [your primary dwelling/your home]?

e.g., outdoor wood oven, for bread or pizza; outdoor metal or stone fireplace; outdoor tabletop fireplace

How many times did you use it in the past 12 months?

Number of times

How often did you use your outdoor wood oven or fireplace, fire pit or something similar outside [your primary dwelling/your home]?

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
A few times a year
Other
- Specify other frequency

Excluding wood pellets and manufactured logs, how much wood have you burned at home for heating, cooking and outdoors in the past 12 months?

Unit of measure
- Full or bush cords (8 feet long by 4 feet high by 4 feet wide; or 3 to 4 face cords)
- Face cords (8 feet long by 4 feet high by 12 to 16 inches wide)
- Full-sized pick-up trucks (8 foot box)
- Compact-sized pick-up trucks (6 foot box)
- Bags (64 bags = 1 full cord)
- Logs (1 log = 16 inches in length)
- Cubic feet
- Cubic metres
- Other – specify
  - Specify other unit of measure
Quantity
OR
Not applicable

How much of this wood was burned during the winter heating season?

Was it:

All
At least half or more
Less than half
None

What type of wood was burned?

Was it:

Mostly hard wood
Mostly soft wood
Mixed
Don't know

Where do you obtain most of your wood from?

Is it:

From trees on land around your home, including deadfall
From trees on land [you own/your household owns] elsewhere
e.g., your secondary residence
From trees on land [you rent or lease/your household rents or leases]
From trees cut on public land or Crown land
From an individual, including neighbours
From a store other than a lumber store
From a lumber store
From a wood or lumber or forestry company
Other
- Specify other source of your wood

For the wood that you burned, how was it cut?

Was it:

Mostly cut to length, but not split
e.g., round wood
Mostly cut to length and split
Other
- Specify how it was cut

Do you usually store your wood at home prior to burning?

Yes
No, it is usually burned immediately

How long is it typically stored for?

Unit of time
- Days
- Weeks
- Months
- Seasons
- Years
- Other – specify
  - Specify other unit of time
Length of time

Is your wood stored primarily indoors or outdoors?

It is stored:

Primarily indoors

Include garages and sheds as indoors.

Primarily outdoors

Is it covered or protected from the elements?

e.g., by a tarp or shelter

Yes, covered on top and sides
Yes, partially covered on top only
Yes, partially covered on sides only
No

In the past 12 months, did you use manufactured logs?

Manufactured logs, also known as eco logs, are made from sawdust and wood-shavings that have been formed into briquettes of high-energy fuel.

Exclude pressure-treated wood and logs to clean your chimney.

How many have you used at home?

Unit of measure
- Logs
- Bags
- Boxes/Cases
- Pallets
- Kilograms
- Tonnes (metric)
- Pounds
- Tons (imperial)
- Tons (United States)
- Other – specify
  - Specify other unit of measure
Quantity

How many logs are in a [bag/box/case/pallet]?

Number of logs

Do you know the quantity of wood pellets used at home in the past 12 months?

Yes
- Unit of measure
  - Kilograms
  - Tonnes (metric)
  - Pounds
  - Tons (imperial)
  - Tons (United States)
  - Skid
  - Other – specify
    - Specify other unit of measure
- Quantity
No
Did not use wood pellets

Would you say it is:

100 pounds (45 kilograms) or less
101 to 250 pounds (46 to 113 kilograms)
251 to 500 pounds (114 to 227 kilograms)
501 to 1,000 pounds (228 to 454 kilograms)
1,001 to 2,500 pounds (455 to 1,136 kilograms)
2,501 to 4,000 pounds (1,137 to 1,818 kilograms)
4,001 to 5,500 pounds (1,819 to 2,500 kilograms)
5,501 pounds (2,501 kilograms) or more
Don't know

How do you purchase your wood pellets?

Select all that apply.

Bags or boxes
Bulk
Other
- Specify other type of purchase

Wood - secondary residence

The following questions pertain to your secondary residence.

[In addition to the forced air furnace that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the heating stove that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the boiler with hot water or steam radiators that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the heated floors that use wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the fireplace that uses wood or wood pellets, d/In addition to the main heating system that uses wood or wood pellets, d/D]id you use wood or wood pellets in any other appliances inside your secondary residence, such as for supplemental heating or cooking, in the past 12 months?

In which appliances?

Select all that apply.

Heating stove that does not use wood pellets
Heating stove that does use wood pellets
Wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood
Wood fireplace that has an insert for wood
Cook stove with oven
Water heater
Hydronic heater
e.g., wood-fired boiler
Forced air furnace
Other
- Specify other appliances

[Including the forced air furnace you mentioned earlier, w/Including the heating stove you mentioned earlier, w/Including the boiler with hot water or steam radiators you mentioned earlier, w/Including the heated floors you mentioned earlier, w/Including the fireplace you mentioned earlier, w/Including the other type of heating equipment you mentioned earlier, w/W]hich one did you use most often in the past 12 months at your secondary residence?

Heating stove that does not use wood pellets
Heating stove that does use wood pellets
Wood fireplace that does not have an insert for wood
Wood fireplace that has an insert for wood
Cook stove with oven
Water heater
Hydronic heater
e.g., wood-fired boiler
Forced air furnace
[Forced air furnace/Heating stove/Boiler with hot water or steam radiators/Heated floors/Fireplace/Other type of heating equipment] (main heating system)

Thinking of your heating stove, is it a cook stove with oven?

Yes
No
Don't know

Thinking of your fireplace that does not have an insert, is it open (i.e., it does not have doors)?

Yes, it is open
No
Don't know

Thinking of your fireplace that does have an insert, is it open (i.e., it does not have doors)?

Yes, it is open
No
Don't know

Provide age in years or year purchased.

Age in years
- Age in years

Enter "0" if less than 12 months.

Year purchased
- Year
Same age as the secondary residence
Don't know

Yes
No
Don't know

When was the last time the chimney or flue connected to it was cleaned at your secondary residence?

Exclude chimney cleaning logs.

Within the last year
1 year to less than 3 years ago
3 years to less than 5 years ago
5 or more years ago
Never
Don't know

Do you have an outdoor wood oven or fireplace, a fire pit or something similar outside your secondary residence?

e.g., outdoor wood oven, for bread or pizza; outdoor metal or stone fireplace; outdoor tabletop fireplace

How many times did you use it in the past 12 months?

Number of times

How often did you use your outdoor wood oven or fireplace, fire pit or something similar outside your secondary residence?

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
A few times a year
Other
- Specify other frequency

Excluding wood pellets and manufactured logs, how much wood have you burned at your secondary residence for heating, cooking and outdoors in the past 12 months?

Unit of measure
- Full or bush cords (8 feet long by 4 feet high by 4 feet wide; or 3 to 4 face cords)
- Face cords (8 feet long by 4 feet high by 12 to 16 inches wide)
- Full-sized pick-up trucks (8 foot box)
- Compact-sized pick-up trucks (6 foot box)
- Bags (64 bags = 1 full cord)
- Logs (1 log = 16 inches in length)
- Cubic feet
- Cubic metres
- Other – specify
  - Specify other unit of measure
Quantity
OR
Not applicable

How much of this wood was burned during the winter heating season at your secondary residence?

Was it:

All
At least half or more
Less than half
None

What type of wood was burned?

Was it:

Mostly hard wood
Mostly soft wood
Mixed
Don't know

Where do you obtain most of your wood from at your secondary residence?

Is it:

From trees on land around your secondary residence, including deadfall
From trees on land [you own/your household owns] elsewhere
e.g., your primary dwelling
From trees on land [you rent or lease/your household rents or leases]
From trees cut on public land or Crown land
From an individual, including neighbours
From a store other than a lumber store
From a lumber store
From a wood or lumber or forestry company
Other
- Specify other source of your wood

For the wood that you burned at your secondary residence, how was it cut?

Mostly cut to length, but not split
e.g., round wood
Mostly cut to length and split
Other
- Specify how it was cut

Do you usually store your wood at your secondary residence prior to burning?

Yes
No, it is usually burned immediately

How long is it typically stored for?

Unit of time
- Days
- Weeks
- Months
- Seasons
- Years
- Other – specify
  - Specify other unit of time
Length of time

Is your wood stored primarily indoors or outdoors?

It is stored:

Primarily indoors

Include garages and sheds as indoors.

Primarily outdoors

Is it covered or protected from the elements?

e.g., by a tarp or shelter

Yes, covered on top and sides
Yes, partially covered on top only
Yes, partially covered on sides only
No

In the past 12 months, did you use manufactured logs at your secondary residence?

Manufactured logs, also known as eco logs, are made from sawdust and wood-shavings that have been formed into briquettes of high-energy fuel.

Exclude pressure-treated wood and logs to clean your chimney.

How many have you used at your secondary residence?

Unit of measure
- Logs
- Bags
- Boxes/Cases
- Pallets
- Kilograms
- Tonnes (metric)
- Pounds
- Tons (imperial)
- Tons (United States)
- Other – specify
  - Specify other unit of measure
Quantity

How many logs are in a [bag/box/case/pallet]?

Number of logs

Do you know the quantity of wood pellets used at your secondary residence in the past 12 months?

Yes
- Unit of measure
  - Kilograms
  - Tonnes (metric)
  - Pounds
  - Tons (imperial)
  - Tons (United States)
  - Skid
  - Other – specify
    - Specify other unit of measure
- Quantity
No
Did not use wood pellets

Would you say it is:

100 pounds (45 kilograms) or less
101 to 250 pounds (46 to 113 kilograms)
251 to 500 pounds (114 to 227 kilograms)
501 to 1,000 pounds (228 to 454 kilograms)
1,001 to 2,500 pounds (455 to 1,136 kilograms)
2,501 to 4,000 pounds (1,137 to 1,818 kilograms)
4,001 to 5,500 pounds (1,819 to 2,500 kilograms)
5,501 pounds (2,501 kilograms) or more
Don't know

How do you purchase your wood pellets?

Select all that apply.

Bags or boxes
Bulk
Other
- Specify other type of purchase

Information - primary dwelling

The next questions are about [your primary dwelling/your dwelling].

Energy use and home heating [– primary dwelling]

The next questions are about the use of energy in [your primary dwelling/your dwelling].

[Do you/Does your household] use any alternative energy sources in your dwelling besides electricity, natural gas, heating oil, propane, wood or wood pellets?

Which alternative energy sources do you use?

Select all that apply.

Geothermal
Solar panels used to heat water
Solar panels used to generate electricity
e.g., photovoltaic
Wind power
Biofuels
e.g., biodiesel
Other
- Specify other alternative energy sources

Which of the following types of air conditioners does your dwelling have?

Select all that apply.

A central air system
A stand-alone unit in a window or elsewhere
Ductless air conditioner
A heat pump - central ducted
A heat-recovery ventilation unit (HRV)
Other
- Specify other type of air conditioner
OR
This dwelling does not have an air conditioner

How many stand-alone units in a window or elsewhere are in your dwelling?

Number of stand-alone units

What is the cooling capacity of the standalone unit used most often?

If you don't know the cooling capacity, enter "0".

Cooling capacity in BTUs

Does your dwelling have a thermostat?

A thermostat can control or regulate the temperature in your dwelling.

Do you have more than one thermostat?

[Is it/Is your main thermostat] programmable?

[The main thermostat is the one you use most often.]
A programmable thermostat can be set to automatically change the temperature according to the time of day.

Yes
No
Don't know

Is it programmed?

Are any of the thermostats in your dwelling connected to the Internet?

Yes
No
Don't know

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept?

Round up to the nearest degree.

When you are there and awake

Temperature

Report in °C or °F
OR

Heating system turned off
Don't know

When you are asleep

Temperature

Report in °C or °F
OR

Heating system turned off
Don't know

Compared to when you are there and awake, what is the temperature when you are asleep?

Is it:

Higher
Lower
Same

When using your air conditioner during the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept?

Round up to the nearest degree.

When you are there and awake

Temperature

Report in °C or °F
OR

Air conditioner turned off
Don't know

When you are asleep

Temperature

Report in °C or °F
OR

Air conditioner turned off
Don't know

Compared to when you are there and awake, what is the temperature when you are asleep?

Is it:

Higher
Lower
Same

When using your air conditioner during the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept when you are not at home?

Round up to the nearest degree.

Temperature

Report in °C or °F
OR

Air conditioner turned off
Don't know

The next questions are about [your primary dwelling/your dwelling].

Do you have any of the following types of energy saving lights?

Select all that apply.

Such as:

Compact fluorescent lights
e.g., corkscrew or spiral
Fluorescent tubes
Halogen lights
LED lights (exclude holiday lights)
LED holiday lights
OR
None of the above

What proportion of all of the lights in your dwelling are LEDs?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half

Has an energy audit ever been conducted for your dwelling?

Yes
No
Don't know

Thinking about your energy audit, provide the following details.

a. Was it conducted in the last 10 years?

Yes
No
Don't know

b. Were any changes made to the dwelling as a result of the audit?

e.g., replacing windows, upgrading insulation, replacing or upgrading furnace, or installing programmable thermostats

Yes
No
Don't know

c. Was a government grant received as part of a home energy retrofit program?

Yes
No
Don't know

How many windows do you have in your dwelling?

Include all exterior windows, windows in exterior doors (including patio doors), basement windows and windows that cannot be opened.

Number of windows

Thinking of the majority of the windows in your dwelling, what type are they?

Exclude windows in doors and patio doors.

Standard single pane with storm window

A storm window is an extra window pane installed either outside or inside of the main glass window to give extra wind protection and weather insulation.

Standard single pane
Standard double pane (with or without argon gas)
Standard triple pane sealed unit (with or without argon gas)
Other
- Specify the other type
Don't know

In the past 12 months, were any of the following improvements made to your dwelling?

Select all that apply.

Replaced or upgraded the heating equipment
Replaced or upgraded the water heater
Replaced windows
Re-caulked windows
Replaced or added insulation
Replaced or installed exterior wall siding
Replaced exterior doors
Installed or upgraded a thermostat
Installed solar photovoltaic panels
Installed a solar hot water system
Installed drain-water heat recovery system
Replaced or installed central air conditioning or ventilation
Repaired the foundation
Replaced roof
Upgraded the electrical panel (standard or smart)
Upgraded electrical service
Installed EV charging station
Installed battery energy storage system
Installed thermal storage system
Other
- Specify the other improvements
OR
None of the above in the past 12 months

What proportion of the windows in the dwelling were replaced?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half
Don't know

What proportion of the windows in the dwelling were re-caulked?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half
Don't know

What proportion of the exterior doors in the dwelling were replaced?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half
Don't know

Is it a bi-directional charger that supports V2X?

Yes
No
Don't know

Do you plan to make any of the following improvements in the next 5 years?

Select all that apply.

Replace or upgrade the heating equipment
Replace or upgrade the water heater
Replace windows
Re-caulk windows
Replace or add insulation
Replace or install exterior wall siding
Replace exterior doors
Install or upgrade a thermostat
Install solar photovoltaic panels
Install a solar hot water system
Install drain-water heat recovery system
Replace or install central air conditioning or ventilation
Repair the foundation
Replace roof
Upgraded the electrical panel (standard or smart)
Upgraded electrical service
Installed EV charging station
Installed battery energy storage system
Installed thermal storage system
Other
- Specify the other improvements
OR
None of the above
OR
Don't know

What proportion of the windows in the dwelling are planned to be replaced?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half
Don't know

What proportion of the windows in the dwelling are planned to be re-caulked?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half
Don't know

What proportion of the exterior doors in the dwelling are planned to be replaced?

All
More than half
Half
Less than half
Don't know

Will it be a bi-directional charger that supports V2X?

Yes
No
Don't know

What type of heating system do you plan to install?

A forced air furnace
e.g., hot air vents
Centralized HVAC system
Electric baseboards
A heating stove
Fireplace
A boiler with hot water or steam radiators
Electric radiant heating
Exclude in-floor heating
A heat pump
Include central and mini-split.
Heated floors
Other
- Specify other type of heating equipment
Don't know

What type of water heater do you plan to install?

Water tank heater
Tankless water heater
Packaged (one unit) heat pump water heater
i.e., storage tank with a large fan grille on top
Split-system heat pump water heater
i.e., heat pump and storage tank are separate units
Solar water heater
Electric point-of-use
Other
- Specify other type of water heater

Appliances [– primary dwelling]

How many refrigerators [do you/does your household] have?

Exclude refrigerators that are not regularly used or are not plugged in.
If [you do/your household does] not have any refrigerators, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

How many stand-alone freezers [do you/does your household] have?

Include upright and chest freezers.
If [you do/your household does] not have any stand-alone freezer, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] stand-alone freezer, what type is it?

Upright
Chest
Don't know

What size is this [upright/chest] freezer?

Very small (less than 7.0 cubic feet)
Small (7.1 to 13.9 cubic feet)
Medium (14.0 to 17.9 cubic feet)
Large (18.0 to 22.9 cubic feet)
Very large (23 cubic feet or larger)
Don't know

How many regular stoves or ranges [do you/does your household] have?

Include gas, conventional electric and electric induction ranges and stoves that have both an oven and a stovetop.
Exclude built-in ovens that have no cooktops, and separate cooktops that have no oven.
If [you do/your household does] not have any regular stoves or ranges, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the stove or range [most frequently used], what is its source of energy?

Select all that apply.

Electricity
Natural gas
Oil
Wood

Exclude wood pellets.

Wood pellets
Propane
Other
- Specify the other source of energy
OR
Don't know

What type is it?

Convectional electric
Induction

Electric stove that uses electromagnetism to heat cookware.

Don't know

How many minutes a day is this stove or range used?

Provide your best estimate.

Less than 30 minutes a day
30 minutes to less than 60 minutes a day
60 minutes to less than 90 minutes a day
90 minutes to less than 2 hours a day
2 hours a day or more
Don't know

How many separate cook-tops [do you/does your household] have?

A separate cook-top is a cooking stove that does not have an oven below it.
Include built-in countertop, cook-tops, and cooking surfaces.
Exclude plug-in devices such as hot-plates, air fryers, electric grills, BBQs, etc.
If [you do/your household does] not have any separate cook-top, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the separate cook-top [most frequently used], what is its source of energy?

Select all that apply.

Electricity
Natural gas
Oil
Wood

Exclude wood pellets.

Wood pellets
Propane
Other
- Specify the other source of energy
OR
Don't know

What type is it?

Convectional electric
Induction

Electric stove that uses electromagnetism to heat cookware.

Don't know

How many built-in ovens [do you/does your household] have?

A built-in oven is an oven that is not part of a cook-top.
Exclude toaster ovens.
If [you do/your household does] not have any built-in oven, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

How many dishwashers [do you/does your household] have?

If [you do/your household does] not have any dishwashers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the most frequently used dishwasher, are the dishes rinsed before they are put in the dishwasher?

Always or almost always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Don't know
Dishwasher never used

How are the dishes usually dried?

Heated dry cycle
Unheated dry, door closed
Air dried, door open
Don't know

How many clothes washing machines [do you/does your household] have?

[Report the number of clothes washing machines in your apartment unit. Exclude communal clothes washers.]
If [you do/your household does] not have any clothes washing machines, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] clothes washing machine, what type is it?

A top load washing machine
A front load washing machine
A combination washer-dryer
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] clothes washing machine, what is its size?

Mini (compact — less than 45 litres / 10 gallons)
Standard (full size — greater than or equal to 45 litres / 10 gallons)
Don't know

What water temperature is most often used for the following cycles?

a. Wash cycle

Hot
Warm
Cold
Don't know

b. Rinse cycle

Hot
Warm
Cold
Don't know

In an average week, how many loads of laundry are washed in your dwelling?

Number of loads in the summer
Number of loads in the winter
OR
Don't know

[Do you/Does your household] use the steam setting of the washing machine?

Yes
No
Don't know
Washing machine does not have a steam setting

How many clothes dryers [do you/does your household] have?

[Report the number of clothes dryer machines in your apartment unit. Exclude communal clothes dryers.]
If [you do/your household does] not have any clothes dryers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

In an average week, how many loads of laundry are dried using the clothes dryer in your dwelling?

Number of loads in the summer
Number of loads in the winter
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the clothes dryer used most often, what is its source of energy?

Select all that apply.

Electricity only
Natural gas only
OR
Electricity and natural gas
Oil
Wood

Exclude wood pellets.

Wood pellets
Propane
Other
- Specify the other source of energy
OR
Don't know

What size is this clothes dryer?

Compact (less than 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity)
Standard (125 litres / 28 gallons capacity or more)
Don't know

[Do you/Does your household] use the steam setting of this clothes dryer?

Yes
No
Don't know
Clothes dryer does not have a steam setting

Humidifier: Adds extra moisture to the air.

How many portable humidifiers [do you/does your household] have?

If [you do/your household does] not have any portable humidifiers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] portable humidifier, how often is it used during summer?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never

Thinking of the [most frequently used] portable humidifier, how often is it used during winter?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never

How many built-in humidifiers [do you/does your household] have?

Built-in humidifiers are typically part of a forced air system.
If [you do/your household does] not have any built-in humidifiers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] built-in humidifier, how often is it used during the summer?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never
System operates automatically

Thinking of the [most frequently used] built-in humidifier, how often is it used during the winter?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never
System operates automatically

Dehumidifier: Removes excess moisture from the air.

How many portable dehumidifiers [do you/does your household] have?

If [you do/your household does] not have any portable dehumidifiers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] portable dehumidifier, how often is it used during the summer?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never

Thinking of the [most frequently used] portable dehumidifier, how often is it used during the winter?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never

How many built-in dehumidifiers (excluding devices used only for work purposes) [do you/does your household] have?

Built-in dehumidifiers are typically part of a forced air system.
If [you do/your household does] not have any built-in dehumidifiers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] build-in dehumidifier, how often is it used during the summer?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never
System operates automatically

Thinking of the [most frequently used] build-in dehumidifier, how often is it used during the winter?

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a month
A few times in the season
Rarely or never
System operates automatically

How many ceiling fans are in the dwelling?

If this dwelling does not have ceiling fans, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Thinking of the [most frequently used] ceiling fan, does it have lights?

Yes
No
Don't know

How many hours a day is this ceiling fan typically used during the summer?

Number of hours
OR
Don't know

How many hours a day is this ceiling fan typically used during the winter?

Number of hours
OR
Don't know

How many air purifiers does the dwelling have?

If this dwelling does not have air purifiers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

How many water coolers does the dwelling have?

Exclude water coolers built into a refrigerator and picnic coolers.
If this dwelling does not have water coolers, enter "0".

Number
OR
Don't know

Electronic devices [– primary dwelling]

Excluding devices used only for work purposes, how many of each of the following electronic devices [do you/does your household] own?

a. Cell phones, including smart phones, for personal use

Quantity

b. Televisions

Quantity

c. Devices used with a television

e.g., receiver boxes, video game consoles, Blu-ray, DVD players

Quantity

d. Sounds systems, including home theatre systems

Include radios, stereos, Bluetooth speakers and Bluetooth headphones.

Quantity

e. Smart home devices

e.g., Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomePod

Quantity

f. Small portable media devices

e.g., portable gaming devices, iPods, MP3 players

Quantity

g. Computers or tablets for personal use

Include desktop, laptop, notebook computers, e-readers.

Quantity

h. Computer monitors for personal use

Exclude tablets, iPads.

Quantity

i. Printers and scanners for personal use

j. Landline phones with or without cords, VoIP phones

Include the number of handsets.
Exclude cell phones and smart phones.

Quantity

k. Network equipment

e.g., modems, routers, Wifi hotspots

Quantity

Water [– primary dwelling]

The next questions are about the use of water in your dwelling.

What is your dwelling's main source of water?

Is it:

Water supplied by your city, town or municipality
Water from a private well
Water from a surface source
e.g., spring, lake, river or dugout
Other
- Specify other source of water

During the past 12 months, what type of water did [you/your household] primarily use for drinking at home?

Was it:

Tap water
Bottled water

Include purchased water in a water cooler, tank or other dispenser.

Other
- Specify other type of water

During the past 12 months, did [you/your household] occasionally use [bottled water/tap water] for drinking at home?

During the past 12 months, did you do any of the following to the main water source?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Use a filter or purifier on the main water supply pipe
Use a filter or purifier on the taps
Include built-in water dispensers in your refrigerator.
Use a jug filter
e.g., Brita system
Boil water in order to make it safe for drinking
OR
Did nothing

In the past 12 months, were you informed of a boil water advisory for your area?

How many times were you informed of a boil water advisory?

Number of times
OR
Don't know

What did you do in response to the boil water advisory?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Boil your water
Use bottled water instead of tap water
Filter your water before drinking it
Treat your water with chlorine or water purification tablets
Other
- Specify other action taken

What type of filter or purifier was used on the main water supply pipe?

Select all that apply.

Was it:

An activated charcoal or carbon filter
A ceramic filter
A reverse osmosis system
An ultraviolet light system
A distilled water system
A water softener
Other
- Specify other type of filter or purifier

[Other than due to a boil water advisory, why/Why] did you treat the main water source?

Select all that apply.

Was it:

To improve the appearance, taste or odour
To remove water treatment chemicals such as chlorine
To soften the water
To remove metals or minerals other than for hard water problems
To remove possible bacterial contamination
Only treated because of the boil water advisory
The treatment device was already installed or pre-existing
Other
- Specify other reason for treatment

In the past 12 months, did you have your water tested by a laboratory?

A laboratory is a public or private establishment where the quality of water is tested and analysed.
Exclude home testing kits.

Were any problems found?

What type of sewer or septic system is your dwelling connected to?

Is it:

The sewer system of your city, town or municipality
A private septic system, including holding tanks
A communal septic system
Other
- Specify other type of system

When was the last time your septic tank or system was pumped, maintained or inspected?

Was it:

Within the last year
1 year to less than 3 years ago
3 years to less than 5 years ago
5 or more years ago
Never
Don't know

Were there any problems found the last time your septic system was pumped, maintained or inspected?

Is your water heater located in your dwelling?

Yes
No, it is centralized and shared with other units
No, it is located outside the dwelling
e.g., in an out-building or shed
- Specify the outside location of your water heater
No, it is located somewhere else
- Specify the location of your water heater
Don't know

What is your dwelling's water heating equipment?

Water tank heater
Tankless water heater
Packaged (one unit) heat pump water heater
i.e., storage tank with a large fan grille on top
Split-system heat pump water heater
i.e., heat pump and storage tank are separate units
Solar water heater
Electric point-of-use
Other
- Specify other type of water heater
Don't know

Does your water heating system also provide space heating?

Yes
No
Don't know

What source of energy does your water heating equipment use?

Electricity
Natural gas
Heating oil
Wood
Exclude wood pellets.
Wood pellets
Propane
Solar
Other
- Specify other source of energy
OR
Don't know

Did [you/your household] replace a previous water heater with your current hot water heater?

What was the main reason for replacing the hot water heater? Was it:

Planned or scheduled replacement
Emergency replacement
To save energy on water heating
To change energy sources
e.g., from electricity to natural gas
Other
- Specify the other reason for replacing the water heater
Don't know

Water — secondary residence

The following questions are about your secondary residence.

What type of sewer or septic system is your secondary dwelling connected to?

Is it:

The sewer system of your city, town or municipality
A private septic system with a leaching bed
Private holding tanks
A communal septic system
An outhouse or latrine
A composting toilet
An incinerator toilet
Other
- Specify other type of system

When was the last time the septic tank or system at your secondary dwelling was pumped, maintained or inspected?

Was it:

Within the last year
1 year to less than 3 years ago
3 years to less than 5 years ago
5 or more years ago
Never

Were there any problems found the last time the septic system at your secondary dwelling was pumped, maintained or inspected?

Water [– primary dwelling]

The next questions are about [your primary dwelling/your dwelling].

Do you have any of the following at [your primary dwelling/your dwelling]?

a. A meter to measure your water use

Yes
No
Don't know

b. A water saving, low-flow showerhead

Low flow showerheads are able to regulate the flow of water. Traditionally they run at a higher pressure than regular flow showerheads.

Yes
No
Don't know

c. A low-volume toilet

Include high efficiency toilets or toilets where the water volume has been modified.
e.g., adding a brick or bottle to the tank

Yes
No
Don't know

d. A water-saving, low-flow faucet

Yes
No
Don't know

e. An in-ground swimming pool

Yes
No
Don't know

f. A permanent above ground swimming pool

Not removed and stored seasonally.

Yes
No
Don't know

g. A temporary above ground swimming pool

Removed and stored seasonally.

Yes
No
Don't know

h. A hot tub

Yes
No
Don't know

i. A sauna

Yes
No
Don't know

Do you have a lawn or an area with grass?

Last summer, did [you/anyone in your household] water your lawn?

Include automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems.

Yes
No
Not applicable

No lawn or area with grass last summer.

How was your lawn usually watered?

Select all that apply.

Was it:

By hand using a watering can or a hose

Include soaker hoses.

With a stand-alone sprinkler

Exclude a sprinkler system.

With a sprinkler system
Other

Was it connected to a timer?

How old is the sprinkler system?

Provide best estimate in years. For systems installed within the last 12 months, enter "0".

Age in years

Do you have a garden or areas with trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables on your property?

Last summer, did [you/anyone in your household] water these areas?

Yes
No
Not applicable

No garden or areas with trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables last summer.

How were these areas usually watered?

Select all that apply.

Was it:

By hand using a watering can or a hose

Include soaker hoses.

With a stand-alone sprinkler or sprinkler system
Other

Was the sprinkler or sprinkler system connected to a timer?

Do you have a barrel or cistern to collect rain water?

Fertilizer and pesticide use [– primary dwelling]

The following questions are about fertilizer and pesticide use.

In the past 12 months, were any chemical fertilizers applied to your [lawn/garden or flowerbed/lawn, garden or flowerbed]?

Chemical fertilizers are chemicals given to plants with the intention of promoting growth. They are usually applied either via the soil or by spraying.

Include chemical fertilizers applied by commercial operators.

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, were any organic or natural fertilizers applied to your [lawn/garden or flowerbed/lawn, garden or flowerbed]?

Natural or organic fertilizers can include such items as compost, manure and mulch or products sold at retail establishments labelled as "natural" or "organic".

Include natural or organic fertilizers applied by commercial operators.

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, were any chemical pesticides such as weed killers (herbicides), bug killers (insecticides), or fungicides applied to your [lawn/garden or flowerbed/lawn, garden or flowerbed]?

Include fertilizer and herbicide mixes such as "Weed and Feed".

Include chemical pesticides applied by commercial operators.

What types of chemical pesticides were applied to your [lawn/garden or flowerbed/lawn, garden or flowerbed]?

Select all that apply.

Weed killer (herbicides)
Bug killer (insecticides)
Fungicide

In the past 12 months, were any organic or natural pesticides applied to your [lawn/garden or flowerbed/lawn, garden or flowerbed]?

Include all natural, organic and barrier methods such as natural sprays, beer traps, and beneficial nemotodes.

Include natural or organic pesticides applied by commercial operators.

Recreational vehicles and outdoor equipment

The next questions are about recreational vehicles and outdoor equipment.

[Have you/Has anyone in your household] owned any of the following recreational vehicles in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV)
Snowmobile
Dirt bike or motocross motorcycle
Personal watercraft
e.g., Jet Ski or Sea-Doo
Motorboat with an inboard or outboard motor
OR
Household does not own any of these recreational vehicles

Recreational vehicles and outdoor equipment [– primary dwelling]

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use a lawnmower?

What type of engine did it have?

If you used more than one lawnmower, select all that apply.

Gas
Battery-powered
Electric
Manual

e.g., push reel

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use a grass trimmer?

Also known as string trimmer, weed trimmer, whipper snipper or Weed Eater.

What type of engine did it have?

If you used more than one grass trimmer, select all that apply.

Gas
Battery-powered
Electric

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use a leaf blower?

What type of engine did it have?

If you used more than one leaf blower, select all that apply.

Gas
Battery-powered
Electric

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use a chain saw at home?

What type of engine did it have?

If you used more than one chain saw, select all that apply.

Gas
Battery-powered
Electric

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use a snow blower?

What type of engine did it have?

If you used more than one snow blower, select all that apply.

Gas
Battery-powered
Electric

Indoor environment [– primary dwelling]

Have you ever heard of radon?

Do you consider radon to be a health hazard?

Yes
No
Don't know

There are many substances that have similar characteristics to radon. Which of the following statements best describes radon?

Radon is:

A gas that comes from natural gas in furnaces and water heaters, and at high levels can cause death
A gas that comes from the ground and can cause lung cancer
A gas that comes from carpets, furniture and paints, and can cause irritation in the eyes, nose and throat
A gas found in air conditioners and refrigerators that can damage the ozone layer
Don't know

Has your dwelling ever been tested for radon?

Yes
No
Don't know

Was it tested in the last 10 years?

Yes
No
Don't know

Did the results of the test indicate a problem?

Yes
No
Don't know

Have you taken any steps to reduce radon in your home, such as installing a radon reduction system?

e.g., a sub-slab depressurization system

Yes
No
Don't know

Composting [– primary dwelling]

The next questions are about composting.

During the past 12 months, did [you/your household] separate any kitchen waste from the rest of your garbage and put it out for compost collection, take it to a depot or put it in a compost bin or pile?

How was your kitchen waste composted?

Select all that apply.

Collected by your city or private company
Taken to a depot
Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/your household] separate any yard waste such as leaves, plants, or grass clippings from the rest of your garbage and put it out for collection, take it to a depot, or put it in a compost bin or pile, or garden?

How was your yard waste composted?

Select all that apply.

Collected by your city or private company
Taken to a depot
Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
Other

During the past 12 months, did [you/your household] separate any compostable bioplastics from the rest of your garbage and put it out for compost collection, take it to a depot or put it in a compost bin or pile?

Examples include some types of drink cups and take out food packaging. Typically, these items are labelled as compostable.

How were your compostable bioplastics composted?

Select all that apply.

Collected by your city or private company
Taken to a depot
Put in a compost bin, pile or garden
Other

[Do you/Does your household] have access to a municipal composting or organics collection program for [kitchen waste/yard waste/compostable bioplastics/kitchen waste and yard waste/kitchen waste and compostable bioplastics/yard waste and compostable bioplastics/kitchen waste, yard waste, and compostable bioplastics]?

Yes
No
Don't know

Air quality [– primary dwelling]

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] burn yard waste on your property?

Include leaves, branches and grass clippings.

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] burn household waste on your property?

Include all household items that can be burned.

Exclude yard waste and materials generated from the operation of a business.

Hazardous waste [– primary dwelling]

The next questions are about the disposal of hazardous products.

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any leftover or expired medication to dispose of?

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer, including a pharmacy or doctor
Poured them down the drain, sewer, toilet, sink, or on the ground
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any medical sharps to dispose of?

Include syringes, needles, insulin pens and lancets.

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Used a medical sharps disposal program
Returned them to a pharmacy or doctor
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any leftover paint or solvents to dispose of?

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Donated or gave them away
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any unwanted engine oil or anti-freeze to dispose of?

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Still have them
Other

Excluding car batteries, in the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any dead or unwanted batteries to dispose of?

Include general purpose batteries such as AA batteries, cellphone, PDA, laptop computer, hearing aid and watch batteries.

Exclude car, motorcycle, boat (marine) and tractor batteries.

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any leftover pesticides to dispose of?

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any mattresses to dispose of?

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Donated or gave them away
Sold them
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any textiles to dispose of?

Textiles are composed of natural fibres such as wool , silk, linen or cotton, and synthetic material such as polyester or nylon.

e.g., towels, shoes, purses, clothing, curtains and carpets

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Donated or gave them away
Sold them
Still have them
Other

In the past 12 months, which of the following unwanted electronic products did [you/anyone in your household] have to dispose of?

Select all that apply.

Computers
Printers or fax machines
Televisions or computer displays
Audio-video equipment

Include DVD players, VCRs, speakers, portable digital music players.

Set-top boxes
e.g., cable TV boxes, PVRs
Electronic gaming equipment
Wearable electronics
e.g., smart watches, fitness trackers
Cellular phones
Landline telephones, including cordless phones

Exclude cell phones.

Microwave ovens
Small appliances

e.g., coffee makers, kettles, hand mixers, power drills, power saws
OR

None of the above

What did you do with your unwanted computers?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted computers?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted printers or fax machines?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted printers or fax machines?
Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted televisions or computer displays?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted televisions or computer displays?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted set-top boxes?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted set-top boxes?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted audio-video equipment?

Include DVD players, VCRs, speakers, portable digital music players.

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted audio-video equipment?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted electronic gaming equipment?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted electronic gaming equipment?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted wearable electronics?

e.g., smart watches, fitness trackers

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted wearable electronics?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted cellular phones?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted cellular phones?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted landline phones, including cordless phones?

Exclude cell phones.

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted landline phones?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted microwave ovens?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted microwave ovens?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

What did you do with your unwanted small appliances?

e.g., coffee makers, kettles, hand mixers, power drills, power saws

Exclude microwave ovens.

Select all that apply.

Did you:

Put them in the garbage
Take or send them to a depot or drop off centre
Return them to a supplier or retailer
Donate or give them away
Repair them
Sell them
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have your unwanted small appliances?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any dead or unwanted compact fluorescent light bulbs to dispose of?

Compact fluorescent lights, also known as corkscrew or spiral light bulbs, are similar to and can replace most incandescent lights. They typically use 75% less energy and can last up to ten times as long as a conventional incandescent light bulb.

Exclude fluorescent tubes.

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have them?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] have any dead or unwanted fluorescent tubes to dispose of?

Fluorescent tubes are glass tubes of various lengths whose inner walls are coated with a material that fluoresces when an electrical current causes a vapour within the tube to discharge electrons.

Exclude compact fluorescent lights.

What did you do with them?

Select all that apply.

Put them in the garbage
Took or sent them to a depot or drop off centre
Returned them to a supplier or retailer
Still have them
Other

Why do you still have them?

Select all that apply.

They still work
Waiting for date to bring them at the drop-off centre
Planning to reuse them
Planning on selling them
Planning on giving them away
Other
OR
Do not know how or where to dispose of them

Interactions with nature

The following questions are about your [household's] interactions with nature.

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] grow vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers or plants for personal use?

Where were they grown?

Select all that apply.

Outside in the yard
On a balcony, porch or deck
In a community garden or allotment garden
Indoors
In a rooftop garden
Greenhouse
Somewhere else

Are there any shrubs or hedges on your property?

Are there any trees on your property?

In the past 5 years, were any trees planted on your property?

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 5 years, were any trees cut down or removed on your property?

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] make any purchases to feed or shelter birds on your property?

Yes
No
Don't know

In which seasons do [you/you or someone in the household] feed birds at home?

Select all that apply.

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
OR
I only feed birds elsewhere

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] make any purchases to watch birds, such as binoculars or bird books, or travel for bird watching trips?

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, have [you/anyone in your household] observed a bird accidentally crash into a window at your home?

Yes
No
Don't know

How many cats [do/does] [you/your household] own?

If [you do/your household does] not have cats, please enter "0".

Number of cats

How often [does the cat/do the cats] go outside?

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
A few times a year
Never, [it is strictly an indoor cat/they are strictly indoor cats]

In the past 12 months, did [you/your household] participate in any outdoor activities close to your home?

Close to your home means within a 10 minute walk or drive.
Outdoor activities can include individual activities such as walking, running, skiing or picnicking, and team activities such as playing soccer, baseball or football.

What type of outdoor activities?

Select all that apply.

Walking
Jogging, running, rollerblading, or cross-country running
Hiking
Football, soccer, field hockey, basketball, volleyball, baseball, rugby, lacrosse, ultimate (frisbee), or ball or road hockey
Golfing, croquet, lawn darts, lawn bowling, or bocci
Boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, rowing, dragonboating, or seadooing
Swimming, going to the beach, surfing, scuba, or snorkeling
Bicycling
ATV
Skiing, snowboarding, or telemark
Snowmobiling
Cross-country skiing or snowshoeing
Hunting
Fishing
Camping
Picnicking or BBQ
Skating
Ice hockey, broomball, or curling
Bird watching, or photography
Exercise, tai chi, aerobics, or yoga
Going to the park or playground
Mountain climbing
Tobogganing or sliding
Geocaching
Badminton, tennis, or pickleball
Other
- Specify other outdoor activities

In the past 12 months, did [you/your household] participate in any winter backcountry activities in mountainous areas such as skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, hiking, ice climbing or mountaineering?

Backcountry refers to areas outside managed ski resorts and marked trails.

Which activities?

Select all that apply.

Backcountry skiing or snowboarding
Mountain snowmobiling
Snowshoeing or winter hiking
Ice climbing or mountaineering
Other
- Specify other winter backcountry activities

Are there any parks or public greenspaces close to your home?

Close to your home means within a 10 minute walk or drive.

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] visit these parks or public greenspaces?

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] visit a park that was close to where you live?

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
A few times a year
Other
- Specify other

Why did [you/members of your household] visit a park that was close to where you live? Was it:

Select all that apply.

To reduce stress
To improve physical health
To improve mental health
To get some fresh air
To go the playground
To play sports or exercise
To attend events or festivals
To pass through on the way to another destination
To walk the dog
To meet people or socialize
Other
- Specify the other reason

Why [did you not visit/did no one in your household visit] a park or public green space close to home?

Select all that apply.

Inability to get there due to lack of transportation
Felt unsafe or had concerns about discrimination, harassment or violence
Personal mobility limitations
Park or public green space was closed due to pandemic limitations
Park or public green space was not open when I wanted to visit it
Preferred to visit another park or public green space that was not close to home
Other reason
- Specify the other reason

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] visit any [other parks/parks] or public greenspaces [that were not close to your home]?

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] engage, without pay, in activities aimed at conservation or protection of the environment or wildlife?

e.g., picking up litter, planting trees, naturalizing or restoring areas, writing letters to political officials

Yes
No
Don't know

How did [you/your household] participate in these activities?

a. On behalf of a group or an organization

Include activities like beach or park clean-up days, unpaid help provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.

Yes
No
Don't know

b. Independently, that is, not on behalf of a group or an organization

e.g., picking up litter, writing letters to political officials

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] participate, without pay, in any of these activities?

a. Cleaning up shorelines, beaches, rivers, lakes or roadsides

Yes
No
Don't know

b. Monitoring or assessing wild species or natural habitats to assist with nature conservation

Yes
No
Don't know

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] participate, without pay, in teaching about nature?

Include:

giving guided nature walks
chaperoning school trips to nature centres
leading or assisting indoor courses on nature and the environment.

Yes
No
Don't know

Emergency preparedness

In the past 12 months, has your household been affected by an extreme weather event or natural disaster?

Include events such as flooding, wind storms, tornadoes, wild fires, winter storms, blizzards, hurricanes, extreme smoke, prolonged poor air quality, earthquakes, and similar types of events.

Yes
No
Don't know

Where did you experience the most recent extreme weather event or natural disaster?

Primary residence
Secondary residence
Both primary and secondary residences
Somewhere else in Canada
- Specify where in Canada
Somewhere else outside of Canada
- Specify the country

What type of event was it?

Report for the most recent event.

Select all that apply.

Heavy rain
River flooding
Severe thunderstorm
Hail
Strong winds
Winter storm, blizzard, or ice storm
Extreme cold
Extreme heat
Hurricane
Tornado
Poor air quality
e.g., smoke or smog
Forest fire, wildfire, or grass fire
Landslide, avalanche, or sinkhole
Earthquake
Other
- Specify the other event

How [were/was] [you/your household] affected by the event?

Report for the most recent event.

Select all that apply.

Lost power for a short period of time (less than 24 hours)
Lost power for a long period of time (one day or longer)
Had to throw out food
Water damage
Had to evacuate home
Some damage to house
Complete loss of house
Property damage
Poor air quality
Road closures
e.g., unable to go to the store
Interruption to drinking water
Property flooded
Damage to family vehicles
Physical health problems
Mental health problems
Household member injured or killed by the event
Other
- Specify the other impacts

How long did it take [you/ your household] to recover from the event?

Same day
Days
Weeks
Months
Other
Still recovering from the event

Did [you/your household] receive an alert for the event?

e.g., telephone notification, alert on radio or television

Yes
No
Don't know

How far in advance did [you/your household] receive the alert?

Amount of time
Unit of time
- Minutes
- Hours
- Days
- Weeks
OR
After the event was underway

How [were/was] [you/your household] alerted for the event?

Select all that apply.

By phone notification
Please include automated phone calls and emergency notifications.
An app
e.g., a weather app
From the TV
On the radio
Social media
On a sign on the highway while driving
From a family member or friend
A website
Other
- Specify the other source of information

How would [you/your household] most prefer to receive an alert for an extreme weather event or natural disaster?

By phone notification
Please include automated phone calls and emergency notifications.
An app
e.g., a weather app
From the TV
On the radio
Social media
On a sign on the highway while driving
From a family member or friend
An app
A website
Other
- Specify the other source of information

What steps [have you/has your household] taken to prepare for a natural disaster?

Select all that apply.

3-day supply of drinking water
e.g., 72 hours; 2 litres per person per day plus water for pets
Food
Money
Medication
Battery powered radio
Emergency lights
e.g., flash lights, chemical light sticks
Portable backup generator
Permanently installed home backup generator
e.g., Generac
Emergency solar PV

Include portable solar panels.

Other
- Specify other preparations
OR
None of the above

Perception and awareness of risk of flooding

Thinking of [your primary dwelling/your dwelling], how high is the risk to your dwelling from flooding?

Extremely high – experience flooding multiple times a year
Very high – experience flooding annually
Moderately high – experience flooding every 5 years on average
Low – experience flooding every 20 years on average
Little or none – property is not on a floodplain, or flooding has not happened in more than 20 years
Don't know

Transportation Decisions

The next few questions are about transportation decisions for your household.

How long does it take to get to the public transportation system closest to where you live?

2 minutes or less
3 to 5 minutes
6 to 10 minutes
More than 10 minutes
Don't know
There is no public transportation system where I live

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use the public transportation system?

Yes
No
Don't know

Why did [you not use/no one in your household use] the public transportation system?

Select all that apply.

Was it because:

It was too expensive
It was too slow
Scheduling problems
Service was too infrequent
The destination was within walking or cycling distance
Used a car instead of public transit
Health concerns
e.g., exposure to COVID-19 or flu
Personal safety concerns
Other
- Specify the other reason

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] use a bicycle to go to work, school, or to run errands during the summer and winter?

a. Summer

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
Never

b. Winter

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
Never

Why did [you not use/no one in your household use] a bicycle to go to work, school or run errands in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply.

Did not own a bicycle
Destination was too far away
Would take too long to ride to destination
Did not feel safe riding alone
Would have had to ride at night
Would have had to ride on roads that have no bike lanes
Did not feel safe in bike lanes on busy roads
Nowhere to securely park bicycle at destination
Nowhere to change or shower at the destination
Did not have a way to safely carry items while riding
Could not transport children, parents or other family members by bike
Weather
e.g., too hot, too cold, too windy, rain, snow
Unable to bicycle due to a physical inability
Bicycle was broken or needed repairs
Other
- Specify the other reason

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] walk, jog, or run to go to work, school, or to run errands during the summer and winter?

a. Summer

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
Never

b. Winter

Daily
More than once a week
More than once a month
A few times a season
Never

Why did [you not/no one in your household] walk, jog, or run to go to work, school or run errands in the last 12 months?

Select all that apply.

Destination was too far away
Would take too long to get to destination
Did not feel safe walking, jogging, or running alone
Would have had to go at night
Would have had to go on roads that have no side walks
Did not feel safe on side walks on busy roads
Nowhere to change or shower at the destination
Did not have a way to safely carry items while going to destination
Could not transport children, parents or other family members while walking, jogging, or running
Weather
e.g., too hot, too cold, too windy, rain, snow
Unable to walk, jog, or run due to a physical inability
Other
- Specify the other reason

Purchasing decisions [– primary dwelling]

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/your household] use [your/its] own bags or containers to carry [your/its] groceries?

Include bags usually made of canvas or heavy plastic that can be reused numerous times for groceries.

Exclude plastic disposable bags.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

How many plastic drinking straws are thrown out at home in a typical week?

Include straws brought home with take-out food and straws on juice boxes.

Exclude reusable straws and straws thrown out elsewhere.

Number of drinking straws
Provide your best estimate. Enter a "0" for none.

How many of these plastic drinking straws are used more than once before being thrown out?

All
Most
Some
None

When possible, [do/does] [you/anyone in your household] use [your/their] own refillable water bottle instead of buying a bottle of water?

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Not applicable

How often do [you/members of your household] drink hot drinks outside the home, for example at work, at school or in transportation?

e.g., coffee, tea, herbal tea, hot chocolate

Every day
A few times a week
A few times a months
A few times a year
Never

When possible, do [you/members of your household] use a refillable cup or mug instead of buying hot drinks in a disposable cup?

e.g., coffee, tea, herbal tea, hot chocolate

Always or almost always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] use reusable food containers instead of disposable ones?

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] purchase reusable personal care products?

e.g., diapers, feminine hygiene products and personal wipes.

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] purchase a commodity, such as soap, in bulk to be able to refill a smaller container?

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

Why do [you/members of your household] not use the following?

[refillable water bottles]
[refillable cups or mugs]
[reusable food containers]
[reusable personal care products]
[commodity items in bulk]

Select all that apply.

Was it because:

They are too inconvenient
They would cost more compared to single-use versions
They take too much time to clean (if applicable)
Reusable versions of these items are not available
Do not want to reuse these types of items
Items are not applicable
Some other reason
- Specify the other reason

In the past year, did [you/anyone in your household] make any online purchases?

What did you do with the cardboard boxes the items were shipped in?

Select all that apply.

Recycled the boxes via curbside pickup, depot, or a drop off program
Reused the boxes to ship or store something else
Used or repurposed the cardboard for something else
Put the boxes in the garbage
Burned the boxes
Kept the boxes for future use
Other
- Specify what else you did with the boxes
OR
Made online purchases, but none of the items were shipped in boxes

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] use a meal preparation kit?

Include delivery of ingredient boxes with a recipe, e.g., Goodfood, HelloFresh

Exclude delivery from restaurants.

In total, how many meal preparation kits were delivered to your household in the past 12 months?

1
2 to 4
5 to 9
10 to 19
20 or more

What did you do with the boxes?

Would you say:

Recycled the boxes via curbside pickup, depot, or a drop off program
Returned the boxes to the supplier
Put the boxes in the garbage
Used or repurposed the cardboard for something else
Burned the boxes
Other
- Specify what else you did with the boxes
Did not receive meal preparation kits in boxes

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] choose products based on the type or amount of packaging?

e.g., choosing a product that has less packaging or recyclable packaging, a product that comes in a reusable container, buying in bulk instead of pre-packaged products

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

In the past 12 months, how often did [you/anyone in your household] purchase products labelled as being "environmentally-friendly" or "green" instead of similar products that were not?

Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never

Would you consider repairing or have an electronic item repaired rather than buying a new one?

Yes
Maybe
No
Don't know

Why would you not attempt to have an electronic item repaired or repair it yourself?

Select all that apply.

Too costly
Too inconvenient
It would take too much time
The quality of the repair would not be high enough
The potential environmental benefits do not warrant repairing the item
The availability of tools or parts makes it impractical to repair the item
I don't know how to repair the item
I don't know where to obtain the parts or tools needed to repair the item
I would prefer to have a new item
Other
- Specify the other reason

Would you consider repairing or having a small appliance, such as a coffee maker, blender, or power tool, repaired rather than buying a new one?

Yes
Maybe
No
Don't know

Why would you not attempt to have a small appliance, such as a coffee maker, blender, or power tool, repaired or repair it yourself?

Select all that apply.

Too costly
Too inconvenient
It would take too much time
The quality of the repair would not be high enough
The potential environmental benefits do not warrant repairing the item
The availability of tools or parts makes it impractical to repair the item
I don't know how to repair the item
I don't know where to obtain the parts or tools needed to repair the item
I would prefer to have a new item
Other
- Specify the other reason

Would you consider repairing or having a large appliance, such as a stove, refrigerator, washing machine, or clothes dryer, repaired rather than buying a new one?

Yes
Maybe
No
Don't know

Why would you not attempt to have a large appliance, such as a stove, refrigerator, washing machine, or clothes dryer, repaired or repair it yourself?

Select all that apply.

Too costly
Too inconvenient
It would take too much time
The quality of the repair would not be high enough
The potential environmental benefits do not warrant repairing the item
The availability of tools or parts makes it impractical to repair the item
I don't know how to repair the item
I don't know where to obtain the parts or tools needed to repair the item
I would prefer to have a new item
Other
- Specify the other reason

Would you consider buying a refurbished or reconditioned product instead of buying a new item?

Yes
Maybe
No
Don't know

Why would you not buy a refurbished or reconditioned product?

Select all that apply.

Too costly
Too inconvenient
It takes too much time to find such an item
Lower quality
Concerns about warranty or after sales support
The potential environmental benefits do not warrant it
Lack of availability or selection
Do not know where to find them
Do not have the skills or tools to repair it
I would prefer to have a new item
Other
- Specify the other reason

Would you consider buying a product that is easily repairable even if it was more expensive?

Easily repairable either by yourself or repair shop.

Yes
Maybe
No
Don't know

Why would you not buy an easily repairable product?

Select all that apply.

Too costly
Too inconvenient
It takes too much time to find such an item
Lower quality
The potential environmental benefits do not warrant it
Lack of availability or selection
Do not know where to find them
Do not have the skills or tools to repair it
I would prefer to have a new item
Other
- Specify the other reason

Would you consider buying a product with a longer life span even if it is more expensive?

Yes
No
Don't know

Why would you not buy a product with a longer life span?

Select all that apply.

Concerns about quality of the product
The potential environmental benefits do not warrant the increased price
Lack of availability or selection
Do not know where to find them
The price is too high compared to similar items with lower life spans
Other
- Specify the other reason

Did [you/anyone in your household] make use of a vehicle sharing program in the past 12 months?

Vehicle sharing is a vehicle rental service that allows people to use vehicles for short periods of time, often by the hour.

Please include services such as Communauto, Vrtucar, Zipcar, Autonomik, Carshare Cooperatives and Modo.
Please exclude services such as Uber and Lyft that use a driver.

Why did [you/anyone in your household] use a vehicle sharing program?

In place of owning any vehicles
To occasionally supplement the number of vehicles owned by household members
Because [you do/you or someone in the household does] not otherwise have access to a vehicle
Other
- Specify other

How many of the following types of vehicles were owned by [you/all members in your household] in the past year?

Exclude vehicles used exclusively for work purposes.

Type of vehicle

a. Gasoline or diesel vehicle

Number of vehicles

b. Non plug-in hybrid vehicle

Cannot be charged by plugging into an outlet or charging station
Has both a gasoline engine and an electric motor
Uses energy recovered from braking to recharge its battery.

Number of vehicles

c. Plug-in hybrid vehicle

Must be charged by plugging into an outlet or charging station
Has both a gasoline engine and an electric motor.

Number of vehicles

d. Pure electric vehicle (zero emission vehicle)

Has only an electric motor

Number of vehicles

In the past 12 months, how far was [the/the most frequently used] pure electric vehicle (zero emission vehicle) driven?

Exclude commercial use.

Unit of measure
- Kilometres
- Miles
Distance
OR
Don't know

Please indicate the types and number of charging stations at your home.

Type

a. Level 1

Uses 120V, 200 kilometres in 20 hours.

Number of charging stations
Number that are bidirectional charging stations

b. Level 2

Uses 240V, 30 kilometres in 1 hour.

Number of charging stations
Number that are bidirectional charging stations

In the past 12 months, what percentage of the time [was/were] the pure electric [vehicle/vehicles] (zero emission vehicle) charged at the following locations:

Percentage of time that it was charged at the location

a. At home, using the dwelling's power

Percentage

b. At work

Percentage

c. At a publicly-accessible charging station

Percentage

d. Other location

Specify the other location

Percentage

When do you expect to purchase your next vehicle?

In less than 6 months
In 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
In 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
In 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
In 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
No vehicle purchase expected in the next 4 years
Uncertain

On a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 means "definitely not" and 5 means "almost certain", how likely is it that your next vehicle purchase will be a:

a. Gasoline or diesel vehicle

0 Definitely not
1
2
3
4
5 Almost Certain

b. Non plug-in hybrid vehicle

Cannot be charged by plugging into an outlet or charging station
Has both a gasoline engine and an electric motor
Uses energy recovered from braking to recharge its battery.

0 Definitely not
1
2
3
4
5 Almost Certain

c. Plug-in hybrid vehicle

Must be charged by plugging into an outlet or charging station
Has both a gasoline engine and an electric motor.

0 Definitely not
1
2
3
4
5 Almost Certain

d. Pure electric vehicle (zero emission vehicle)

Has only an electric motor

0 Definitely not
1
2
3
4
5 Almost Certain

In the past 12 months, did [you/anyone in your household] make use of any of the following services?

a. Tool lending libraries

Tool lending libraries allow members to borrow tools, similar to borrowing a book from a library, to avoid purchasing tools that may only be needed occasionally or may be expensive.

Yes
No
Don't Know

b. Shared workshops

e.g., wood working shops, metal working shops, maker spaces

Yes
No
Don't Know

c. Shared bicycle repair space

Yes
No
Don't Know

d. Shared garages to maintain a vehicle

Yes
No
Don't Know

e. Shared studios

e.g., art studios, photographic studios

Yes
No
Don't Know

f. Shared office space

Exclude employer-provided shared offices.

Yes
No
Don't Know

Total household income

Now a question about total household income.

What is your best estimate of the total household income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the year ending December 31, [2025]?

Income can come from various sources such as from work, investments, pensions or government. Examples include Employment Insurance, social assistance, child benefits and other income such as child support, spousal support (alimony) and rental income.

Capital gains should not be included in the household income.

Rounded to the nearest CAN$
OR
Don't know

What was the total household income during the year ending December 31, [2025]?

Include income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions.

Was it:

Less than $50,000, including income loss
$50,000 and more
Don't know

Was it:

Less than $5,000
$5,000 to less than $10,000
$10,000 to less than $15,000
$15,000 to less than $20,000
$20,000 to less than $30,000
$30,000 to less than $40,000
$40,000 to less than $50,000
Don't know

Was it:

$50,000 to less than $60,000
$60,000 to less than $70,000
$70,000 to less than $80,000
$80,000 to less than $90,000
$90,000 to less than $100,000
$100,000 to less than $150,000
$150,000 and over
Don't know

Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (August 2025)

Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (August 2025)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (August 2025). The information is grouped by NAPCS-CANADA (appearing as row headers), and Month (appearing as column headers).
NAPCS-CANADA	Month
NAPCS-CANADA	202505	202506	202507	202508
Total commodities, retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services	0.53	0.54	0.59	0.59
Retail Services (except commissions) [561]	0.53	0.53	0.59	0.58
Food and beverages at retail [56111]	0.38	0.33	0.35	0.35
Cannabis products, at retail [56113]	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Clothing at retail [56121]	0.81	0.55	0.65	0.71
Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail [56123]	2.47	2.12	1.98	2.42
Footwear at retail [56124]	1.31	1.13	1.09	1.20
Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail [56131]	0.94	0.79	0.74	0.69
Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail [56141]	2.50	2.16	3.03	2.83
Publications at retail [56142]	8.32	8.65	8.46	8.67
Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail [56143]	3.31	3.05	4.04	5.39
Motor vehicles at retail [56151]	1.72	1.84	1.97	2.17
Recreational vehicles at retail [56152]	3.75	3.15	3.61	2.75
Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail [56153]	1.36	1.35	1.27	1.48
Automotive and household fuels, at retail [56161]	1.38	1.37	1.36	1.45
Home health products at retail [56171]	2.55	2.68	3.22	2.72
Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail [56172]	2.59	2.57	2.61	2.21
Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail [56181]	1.70	2.04	1.94	1.29
Miscellaneous products at retail [56191]	3.93	3.14	2.67	2.25
Retail trade commissions [562]	1.60	1.63	1.57	1.68

Newspaper publishers: CVs for operating revenue - 2024

CVs for operating revenue - 2024
Table summary
This table displays the results of Newspaper publishers: CVs for operating revenue - 2024. The information is grouped by Geography (appearing as row headers), CVs for operating revenue and Percent (appearing as column headers).
Geography	CVs for operating revenue
Geography	Percent
Canada	0.05
Atlantic provinces	0.20
Quebec	0.20
Ontario	0.01
Prairies, British Columbia and Territories	0.05

Labour Market Indicators – November 2025

In November 2025, questions measuring the Labour Market Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

Questionnaire flow within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey. Therefore, some respondents will not receive all questions, and there is a small chance that some households will not receive any questions at all. This is based on their answers to certain LFS questions.

Labour Market Indicators

ENTRY_Q01 / EQ 1 - From the following list, please select the household member that will be completing this questionnaire on behalf of the entire household.

SEC_R01 - The following questions are about your job security and employability in relation to your main job.

SEC_Q01 / EQ2 - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?

SEC_Q01_1 - You might lose your job in the next 6 months.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

SEC_Q01_2 - If you were to lose or quit your current job, it would be easy for you to find a job with a similar salary.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

EMP_Q01 / EQ3 - In your job search, how helpful would your overall work experience and job skills be to get hired?

Is it:

Very helpful
Fairly helpful
Not so helpful
Not helpful at all

Labour Market and Socio-economic Indicators – October/December 2025

From October-December 2025, the following questions measuring the Labour Market and Socio-economic Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

The purpose of this survey is to identify changing dynamics within the Canadian labour market, and measure important socio-economic indicators by gathering data on topics such as type of employment, quality of employment, support payments and unmet health care needs.

Labour Market and Socio-economic Indicators

ENTRY_Q01 / EQ 1 - From the following list, please select the household member that will be completing this questionnaire on behalf of the entire household.
Employee block

The following questions test a new way of measuring temporary employment. Some questions address topics that were previously covered by the Labour Force Survey, but in a slightly different way.

LMI_Q01 / EQ 2 - What type of contract or agreement do you have in your main job?
Is it:

Permanent or until retirement
Ongoing with no specified end date
Exclude temporary or seasonal contracts that are regularly renewed.
For a specific duration
e.g., seasonal, term
Include temporary or seasonal contracts that are regularly renewed.
Until a task or project is completed

LMI_Q02 / EQ 3 - Which of the following currently applies to your main job?

It is a seasonal job
e.g., you only work during a specific season
You worked as an apprentice, trainee or intern in that job
e.g., electrician apprentice, nursing trainee, police cadet, marketing intern, etc.
OR
None of the above

LMI_Q03 / EQ 4 – In your main job, are you paid by a private employment or placement agency that is different from the company or organization you work for?

Yes, paid by a private placement agency
No

LMI_Q04 / EQ 5 - What is the total duration of your contract or agreement in your main job?
Is it:

Less than 3 months
From 3 months to less than 6 months
From 6 months to less than 12 months
12 months or longer
OR
Casual job with no specific end date

LMI_Q05 / EQ 6 - In your main job, do you have a specific number of hours you are supposed to work?

HRS_Q01 / EQ 7 – Are you at least guaranteed that you will get some work or hours in your main job?

Would you say:

Yes
No minimum number of hours guaranteed, contacted when needed

LMI_Q06 / EQ 8 - What would you say best describes your current situation in your main job?
You:

Work based on a series of successive contracts with the same employer
e.g., your employer renews your contract
Include situations with short breaks between contracts
Have a casual job with an employer that lets you choose when you work
e.g., can decide which days or shifts you work.
Only work when called-in or assigned a shift by your employer
Work based on a series of successive contracts with different employers
Include situations with short breaks between contracts
Work as a day labourer
e.g., hired and paid by the day or for a single shift
Have received a permanent job offer
Will return to school or do something else at the end of your contract
re uncertain about your future contract situation
None of these

REAT_Q01 / EQ 9 – Do you want a permanent job at this time?

REAT_Q02 / EQ 10 - What is the main reason why you do not want a permanent job?
Would you say:

To combine employment with education
To combine employment with a pension
To combine employment with caring for children
To combine employment with other family or care responsibilities
Other reason

Self-employed block
You mentioned earlier that you are self-employed in your main job. The following section of the survey will refer to this as your main business.

LMI_Q07 / EQ 11 - What is the main reason why you are self-employed in your main job?
Is it:

To have autonomy and control over work hours, wage rate or location
Unable to find work as an employee
To earn more money than you would as an employee/ To earn extra money
To engage in work that you are passionate about
Lost job as an employee
To practice or master a new skill
To work in your field of expertise
To join or take over a family business
To achieve a better work-life balance
To experience less stress or for health reasons
Other

LMI_Q08 / EQ 12 – Do you have any partners or co-owners in your main business?

LMI_Q09 / EQ 13 – Do you own or lease a building or space dedicated to your main business?

LMI_Q10 / EQ 14 - In your main business, are you required to belong to a professional association or regulatory college to do your job?

LMI_Q11 / EQ 15 - Does your main business operate…?

All year round
During most of the year
During a specific season
Intermittently

EMP_Q01 / EQ 16 - How many employees in total work at your business?

5 or less
6 to 20
20 to 99
100 to 500
Over 500

LMI_Q12 / EQ 17 - What is the current mix of clients in your main business?
Is your main business:

Mostly based on getting new clients
Based on an equal mix of new and returning clients
Mostly based on returning clients
Based on a single client
OR
Your main business has not had any clients yet

LMI_Q13 / EQ 18 - Would you be able to continue operating your main business for the next five years based on returning or existing clients alone?

LMI_Q14 / EQ 19 - To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
In normal times, it is easy for you to find new clients in your main business.

Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree

CLI_Q01 / EQ 20 – Do you currently have contracts with any of the following types of clients in your main business?

	Yes	No
Private businesses
Non-profit organizations or charities
Government agencies or departments
Private individuals

LMI_Q16 / EQ 21 – Thinking of your largest contract, what is the total duration of that contract?

Is it:

Less than 3 months
From 3 months to less than 6 months
From 6 months to less than 12 months
12 months or longer

LMI_Q17 / EQ 22 - During the last 12 months, did you have any full days with no clients or work in your main business even though you wanted to work?

LMI_Q18 / EQ 23 - What would you say is your plan with your main business over the next 12 months?

Do you plan to:

Expand and hire more employees
Expand without hiring more employees
Keep things about the same
Scale-down the business
Stop working or close the business

LMI_Q19 / EQ 24 - What is the main reason why you expect to stop working or close your main business?

Low sales
Clients pay late or do not pay
Excess debt
Issues with suppliers
Lack of access to financing
Other business reasons
To accept a job with more income
To accept a job with more benefits
Attending school
Family responsibilities
Retirement
Health
Other personal reasons
Other

LFI_CHECK1 / EQ 25 - Last week, did you work at a job or business?

LFI_CHECK2 / EQ 26 - Last week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?

LFI_CHECK3 / EQ 27 - Did you have more than one job or business last week?

LFI_CHECK4 / EQ 28 - Was this because you changed employers?

LFI_CHECK5 / EQ 29 - Have you ever worked at a job or business?

LFI_CHECK6 / EQ 30 - When did you last work?

Year:
Month:

LMI_Q20 / EQ 31 - Excluding your main job or business, have you earned any money by freelancing, doing a paid gig, or completing a short-term job or task during the last 12 months?

LMI_Q21 / EQ 32 - Was this freelancing, paid gig, or short-term task or job one of the jobs you had last week, or something else entirely?

Yes, one of the jobs or businesses you had last week
No, it was something else

EMP_Q02 / EQ 33 - Were you paid as an employee when you freelanced, did a paid gig, or got paid to do a short-term task or job in the last 12 months?

Yes, only as an employee
Yes, both as an employee and as a self-employed worker
No, only as a self-employed worker

LMI_Q24 / EQ 34 - When was the last time you freelanced, did a paid gig, or got paid to do a short-term task or job?

Last week or after
In the last 3 months, but before last week
In the last 3 to 6 months
In the last 6 to 12 months

SCC1_Q05 / EQ 35 - In the last 12 months, did you receive support payments from a former spouse or partner?

SCC1_Q10 / EQ 36 - What is your best estimate of the amount of support payments you received in the last 12 months?

SCC2_Q05 / EQ 37 - In the last 12 months, did you make support payments to a former spouse or partner?

SCC2_Q10 / EQ 38 - What is your best estimate of the total amount you paid in support payments in the last 12 months?

SCC3_Q05 / EQ 39 - In the last 12 months, did you pay for child care, so that you could work at a paid job?

SCC3_Q10 / EQ 40 - What is your best estimate, of the total amount you paid for child care in the last 12 months?

DSQ_Q01 / EQ 41 – Do you have any difficulty seeing?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q02 / EQ 42 – Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q03 / EQ 43 - With your glasses or contact lenses, which of the following best describes your ability to see?

No difficulty seeing
Some difficulty seeing
A lot of difficulty seeing
you are legally blind
you are blind
Don't know

DSQ_Q04 / EQ 44 - How often does this difficulty seeing/seeing condition limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q05 / EQ 45 – Do you have any difficulty hearing?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q06 / EQ 46 – Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q07 / EQ 47 - With your hearing aid or cochlear implant, which of the following best describes your ability to hear?

No difficulty hearing
Some difficulty hearing
A lot of difficulty hearing
You cannot hear at all
You are Deaf
Don't know

DSQ_Q08 / EQ 48 - How often does this difficulty hearing/hearing condition limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q09 / EQ 49 – Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q10 / EQ 50 - How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do at all
Don't know

DSQ_Q11 / EQ 51 - How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do at all
Don't know

DSQ_Q12 / EQ 52 - How often does this difficulty walking limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q13 / EQ 53 - How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do at all
Don't know

DSQ_Q14 / EQ 54 - How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example, above your head?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do at all
Don't know

DSQ_Q15 / EQ 55 - How often does this difficulty bending down and picking up an object limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q16 / EQ 56 - How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do at all
Don't know

DSQ_Q17 / EQ 57 - How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q18 / EQ 58 - Do you have pain that is always present?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q19 / EQ 59 – Do you also have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q20 / EQ 60 - How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q21 / EQ 61 - When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do at all
Don't know

DSQ_Q22 / EQ 62 – Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q23 / EQ 63 - Do you think you have a condition that makes it difficult in general for you to learn? This may include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention problems, etc.

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q24 / EQ 64 - Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q25 / EQ 65 - How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q26 / EQ 66 - How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do most activities
Don't know

DSQ_Q27 / EQ 67 - Has a doctor, psychologist or other health care professional ever said that you had a developmental disability or disorder? This may include Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, mental impairment due to lack of oxygen at birth, etc.

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q28 / EQ 68 - How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q29 / EQ 69 - How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do most activities
Don't know

DSQ_Q30 / EQ 70 – Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q31 / EQ 71 - How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q32 / EQ 72 - How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this problem?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do most activities
Don't know

DSQ_Q33 / EQ 73 – Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q34 / EQ 74 - How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q35 / EQ 75 - When you are experiencing this condition, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do most activities
Don't know

DSQ_Q36 / EQ 76 – Do you have any other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q37 / EQ 77 - How often does this health problem or long-term condition limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q38 / EQ 78 – Do you have pain that is always present?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q39 / EQ 79 - Do you also have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

Yes
No
Don't know

DSQ_Q40 / EQ 80 - How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Don't know

DSQ_Q41 / EQ 81 - When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

No difficulty
Some difficulty
A lot of difficulty
You cannot do most activities
Don't know

UCN_Q005 / EQ 82 - During the past 12 months, was there ever a time when you felt that you needed health care, other than homecare services, but you did not receive it?

UCN_Q010 / EQ 83 - Thinking of the most recent time you felt this way, why didn't you get care?

Care not available in the area
Care not available at time required (e.g. doctor busy, away from office or no longer at that practice, inconvenient hours)
Do not have a regular health care provider
Waiting time too long
Appointment was cancelled
Felt would receive inadequate care
Cost
Decided not to seek care
Doctor didn't think it was necessary
Transportation issue
Other

UCN_Q015 / EQ 84 - Again, thinking of the most recent time, what was the type of care that was needed?

Treatment of a chronic physical health condition diagnosed by a health professional
Treatment of a chronic mental health condition diagnosed by a health professional
Treatment of an acute infectious disease (e.g. cold, flu and stomach flu)
Treatment of an acute physical condition (non-infectious)
Treatment of an acute mental health condition (e.g. acute stress reaction)
A regular check-up (including pre-natal care)
Care of an injury
Dental care
Medication / Prescription refill
Other

UCN_Q020 / EQ 85 - Did you actively try to obtain the health care that was needed?

UCN_Q025 / EQ 86 - Where did you try to get the service you were seeking?

A doctor's office
A hospital outpatient clinic
A community health centre
A walk-in clinic
An emergency department or emergency room
Other

Revising the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0 to NOC 2026 Version 1.0

What we Asked, What we Learned and What we Did

October 2025

Introduction

In September 2021 the NOC 2021 Version 1.0 was released. The NOC for 2026 will be released in December of 2026.The NOC is jointly developed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Statistics Canada (StatCan) and has been maintained in partnership since the first edition published in 1991/1992. Revision proposals are analyzed by internal working groups within StatCan and ESDC as part of our interdepartmental revision working group process.

The purpose of the NOC is primarily to provide a standardized framework to support consistent statistical information on Canadian occupations. It is accessorily used for employment-related program administration and for compiling, analyzing, and communicating occupational information, such as labour market data.

The NOC organizes the world of work—performed for pay or profit—into a manageable, understandable, and coherent system.

Revising the NOC 2021 Version 1.0

In line with good statistical practice, the NOC is reviewed and revised periodically to reflect changes in the labour market, ensuring continued relevance and accuracy. For the NOC, major revisions – which cover both "real changes" and "virtual changes" – are planned on a 10-year cycle. While "real changes" affect the scope of classification items and/or categories, and therefore impact the data collected and disseminated, "virtual changes" are meant only to capture job titles and clarifying existing descriptions. The release of NOC 2021 Version 1.0 marked a significant revision aligned with this 10-year cycle.

In addition to the 10-year cycle, a 5-year "virtual change" cycle is in place to support improved coding and understanding of occupational classifications. In exceptional cases, when there is consensus between StatCan and ESDC, both real and virtual changes may occur outside the regular revision cycles.

For the upcoming release of NOC 2026, a consensus was reached between Statistics Canada and ESDC to introduce real changes outside the standard 10-year cycle – this marks a first attempt to enhance responsiveness to labour market shifts between revision cycles. The NOC 2026 will include real changes aimed at improving data collectability and reportability. Following its release, both organizations will assess the feasibility of incorporating real changes into the regular 5-year revision cycle moving forward.

In January 2024, Statistics Canada's Social Standards Steering Committee (SSSC) approved a permanent consultation process for the NOC. Proposals for changes can now be submitted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. A cut-off date for considering proposed changes for inclusion in a new version of the NOC will be posted well in advance.

The NOC consultation webpage was launched in April 2024. For NOC 2026 Version 1.0, the cut-off date for submissions was set as November 15, 2024.

What we asked

The consultation aimed to gather input from NOC users on potential revisions. Proposed changes could encompass any element of the classification, including the structure of the classification, definitions, and details such as the main duties, employment requirements, examples and exclusions attached to unit groups.

In addition to internal feedback from StatCan's and ESDC's NOC working groups, organisations and individuals were invited to submit proposals. Some participated in workshops to provide additional input focused on the following occupational categories:

Health care Services
Childcare and community services
Applied Sciences
Law, education, social, community and government services
Food and Beveridge services
Transportation officers and controllers
Agriculture
Forestry and forest firefighting services

Community input was also sought to update Indigenous occupation titles and duty descriptions.

Engagement and Outreach activities included:

Posting the NOC 2026 Version 1.0 consultation notice on:
- Government of Canada's Consulting with Canadians
- Statistics Canada's Consulting Canadians and Standards websites
Public consultation period at StatCan: April to November 2024.
ESDC maintained an invitation-based submission process since the release of the NOC 2021.
StatCan focal points such as provincial/territorial statistical departments as well as occupation and labour market related organizations and associations were also invited to provide feedback.
Feedback was gathered through:
- Public submissions
- Meetings with organizations, associations and unions
- Ad hoc submissions via ESDC and StatCan inboxes
- Internal StatCan working group with subject matter experts and methodologists using the NOC.

What we learned

The interdepartmental NOC working group received over 150 change requests from:

All levels of government
Businesses
Sector councils
Industry and professional bodies/associations
Unions
Academics
Individuals

Overview of proposed changes

Feedback included both virtual (content only) and real (data impacted) changes. These proposed revisions reflect the evolution of existing occupations and the emergence of new ones.

Proposed virtual changes included:

Improving occupation descriptions
Adding job titles
Revising main duties
Clarifying and updating employment requirements

Proposed real changes included:

Creating new unit groups
Transferring items between unit groups

Some proposals fell outside the scope of statistical classification principles, such as:

Adding occupational groups to create career paths between TEER (Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities) levels

Proposed changes grouped by Broad Occupational Categories (BOC)

The NOC includes ten Broad Occupational Categories (BOCs), representing the highest level of the classification system and numbered from 0 to 9. Each BOC is defined by a combination of the type of work performed, the field of study, and the industry of employment.

Broad Occupational Categories	Percentage of proposed changes
BOC 0 - Legislative and senior management occupations This broad category comprises legislators and senior management occupations.	4%
BOC 1 - Business, finance and administration occupations This broad category comprises specialized middle management managers and occupations in administrative services, financial and business services and communication (except broadcasting).	12%
BOC 2 - Natural and applied sciences and related occupations This broad category comprises occupations in natural sciences (including basic and applied sciences and experimental development), engineering, architecture and information technology.	15%
BOC 3 - Health occupations This broad category comprises specialized middle management managers and occupations in health care, health care services and support to health services.	11%
BOC 4 - Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services This broad category comprises managers in public administration and occupations concerned with law, social and community services, public protection services and teaching.	22%
BOC 5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport This broad category comprises specialized middle management managers, professional, technical and support occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport.	8%
BOC 6 - Sales and service occupations This broad category comprises middle management managers and sales and service occupations in wholesale and retail trade, and customer services.	8%
BOC 7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations This broad category comprises middle management managers and occupations in trades, transportation and equipment.	5%
BOC 8 - Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations This broad category comprises middle management managers and occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production.	5%
BOC 9 - Occupations in manufacturing and utilities This broad category comprises middle management managers and occupations in manufacturing and utilities.	8%

What we did

Following good practices, all changes implemented in our classifications are guided by statistical classification principles and concepts^{Footnote 1}, including the documentation of types of changes aligned with the General Statistical Information Model (GSIM). These principles form the foundation for developing, implementing, and revising statistical classifications.

Stakeholders and public recommendations are assessed using the same rigorous standards. To support a thorough evaluation, the NOC team and working group require detailed information demonstrating alignment with the key classification principles. While changes are typically drafted to minimize disruption to existing data structures, disruptive changes are implemented when justified to maintain the integrity and relevance of the classification.

This approach applies to:

Revising existing groupings or groups
Creation of new groups
Movement or placement of groups within the classification structure
General content updates.

We reviewed stakeholder submissions and conducted follow-up meetings when additional information was required or requested. Revisions to the NOC for 2026 reflect the collaborative efforts and insights of stakeholders and working group members, ensuring the classification remains relevant, responsive to user needs and accurately represents the evolving Canadian labour market.

What changes

A total of 165 unit groups were impacted by real and virtual changes.

18 unit groups underwent real (structural) changes, in addition to virtual changes

Real changes included:

Creation of new unit groups affecting BOC 4 and BOC 6
Splits-offs (existing item split-off to emerging group) affecting BOC 1, BOC 4 and BOC 6
Take-overs (item expires and moved to existing group(s) affecting BOC 6
Transfers (item moved between unit groups) affecting BOC 1, BOC 2, BOC 3, BOC 4, BOC 5, BOC 6, and BOC 8

Certain aspects of the classification were revised to better align with available data and reporting practices. However, the extent of changes was limited by data granularity, as further disaggregation would have resulted in non-reportable or suppressed data due to confidentiality or quality concerns.

For example,

Modifications were made to improve coherence with observed data trends, though some potential refinements were not feasible due to limitations in data availability at more detailed levels.
The classification was adjusted where possible, balancing analytical needs with the constraints of data reporting.
Updates reflect a compromise between ideal classification structure and practical reporting limitations, particularly where finer breakdowns would compromise data reliability or confidentiality.

Although most changes occur at the 5^th level (unit groups) of the NOC – the most detailed level of the classification – updates at this level also affect higher levels of the classification. A full overview of changes across all levels will be available in the NOC 2021v1.0 to NOC 2026V1.0 correspondence table, to be released in December 2026.

The remaining 147 unit groups were subject to virtual (content-only) changes aimed at improving clarity and maintaining occupational relevancy. These updates included:

Revised titles and/or definitions
New, revised or suppressed example job titles
Updates to definitions, lead statements, main duties, employment requirements and exclusions.

Virtual changes affecting all BOCs:

Improved occupation descriptions and titles
- Example: The unit group title and lead statement for 21211 – Data Scientists were updated to clarify the appropriate coding for data analysts.
Addition of job titles
- Example: A specific surveying technologist title was added to 22213 - Land survey technologists and technicians to better guide coding within this unit group.
Revision of main duties
- Example: The main duties, and employment requirements for 11100 – Financial Auditors and Accountants were revised to more accurately reflect the regulated title and responsibilities of Chartered Professional Accountants.
Clarification and update of employment requirements
- Example: The employment requirements for 31202 – Physiotherapists were revised to clarify the necessary degree and credential requirements.

Appendix: Governing principles and underlying concepts and criteria

Statistical Classification Principles

Principle 1: Follow internationally accepted definitions and guidelines on how to classify occupations and jobs as a statistical unit (also see National Occupational Classification - Introduction). Because the purpose of the NOC is primarily to provide a framework to support consistent statistical information on Canadian occupations, it is important to specify the scope of each category in the classification. By following standard definitions and coding practices, Principle 1 support consistent and sound statistics to be produced and disseminated. The NOC team and working group uses this information to evaluate whether proposed changes are properly placed in the classification structure.

Principle 2: Respect of the internationally recognized statistical classification principles, being:

well defined universe: categories at each level of the classification structure must reflect a well-defined universe or scope;
classification is exhaustive: it covers all possible elements in the universe even if all examples of such universe are not provided in the publication;
categories are mutually exclusive: no overlapping in the scope of each classification item or category (to avoid double counting);
classification structure is hierarchical: lower categories are dependent of their higher categories;
classification structure is rectangular: the classification has a code represented at every level across its whole structure, regardless of the scope of each category;
classification is comparable to other classifications (of the same domain);
classification categories are empirically significant;
classification is organized around one or few concepts (e.g., job; occupation);
classification contains groupings meaningful to users;
classification is widely adopted.

Principle 3: the classification is related to data that is collectible and publishable (collectability and reportability): whether data can be collected and reported on the occupational grouping. For a detailed occupation to be included in the NOC and expecting statistics to come out of it, Statistics Canada must be able to collect and report data, otherwise, categories will not provide opportunities to produce relevant statistics. Statistics Canada is responsible for producing data across the entire range of occupations in Canada and conducts comprehensive surveys that collect occupation and labour market data.

Collectability and reportability are partly a function of the size of the occupational grouping and other measure of empirical significance (meaning the occupation must be large enough to be detected in sample of surveys). In evaluating collectability and reportability, however, the NOC team and working group will not use a specific occupation size cut-off. This is because occupations that are concentrated in certain industries or geographic areas may be collectable and reportable, while occupations of similar or larger size that are spread throughout the economy may not be collectable and reportable. Therefore, size is not the only consideration in collectability and reportability. Collectability and reportability are also related to the type of data collection used by surveys or statistical programs.

Principle 4: the classification supports the maintenance of time series continuity to the extent possible; that is, the ability to maintain data series over time without interruption due to classification changes. To the extent possible, new occupational categories proposed for the current version of the NOC and beyond should be easily linked by appropriate correspondence to previous version the NOC (e.g., NOC 2021 to NOC 2016 and NOC 2016 to NOC 2011).

Guidelines developed by Statistics Canada provided for the launch of the permanent consultation process for the NOC will assist users and the NOC team and working groups in consistently making changes to the NOC.

Principle 5: the classification continues to be relevant, that is, it must be of analytical interest, result in data useful to users, and be based on appropriate statistical research, subject-matter expertise and administrative relevance aligned with statistical classification principles and needs.

Principle 6: the prevalence of classification principles and statistical needs: the NOC is designed primarily for statistical purposes. Although there can be various uses of the NOC for non-statistical purposes (e.g., for administrative, regulatory, or policy functions), the requirements of government agencies or private users that choose to use the NOC for non-statistical purposes are responsible for such use of the classification. As a result, the NOC team reviews comments and develops its recommendations based on established statistical classification principles and guidelines. Information provided unrelated to the accurate gathering of information for statistical purposes, such as perceived importance or visibility of an occupation, does not determine the NOC team recommendations. Similarly, the volume of comments does not determine what the recommendations will be, and just submitting a request for a change does not automatically result into a change in the NOC.

Underlying Concepts and Classification Criteria of the NOC

The statistical unit

The basic principle of the NOC is the kind of work performed. The statistical unit or object being classified using the NOC is the concept of a "job". A job encompasses all the tasks carried out by a particular person to complete their duties. A job title represents the name given to a job or a position. The term job is used in reference to employment or in self-employment.

An occupation is defined as a collection of jobs, sufficiently similar or identical in work or tasks performed to be grouped under a common label for classification purposes.

The scope of the classification

The scope of the NOC is all occupations and jobs in the Canadian labour market undertaken for pay or profit, including people who are self-employed.

The NOC is not designed to include work or tasks not undertaken for pay or profit, for example, voluntary work. However, a person may complete work not for pay or profit where the tasks completed may be described within some occupational groups.

The Criteria

The structure of the NOC is based on two key criteria:

Broad Occupational Category (BOC): Defined by the type of work performed, the field of study, or the industry of employment—often a combination of these factors.
TEER (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities): Reflects the training (formal and on-the-job), qualifications and responsibilities required to competently perform the tasks associated with an occupation.

These criteria determine the placement of occupations within the classification and guide decisions to merge, split, or create new groups^{Footnote 2}.

Within unit groups, distinctions between occupations are based on differences in tasks performed. In most cases, all occupations within a unit group share the same TEER level. A split is justified only when the resulting occupations differ significantly in TEER levels and/or have distinct duties, ensuring the principle of mutual exclusiveness is upheld. A merger is justified when labour market changes result in limited ability to collect and report data on an occupation, making it more practical to combine it with another group to maintain statistical integrity and usability.

Key data explorer

2026 Census: Collective Dwelling Record - Form 1A-BIL

Final outcome code

Census information is important for you and your community and is used to produce statistics that communities, businesses, and governments rely on to plan services, and make informed decisions about employment, schools, public transportation, hospitals and more. By law, all residents living in facilities and establishments must be included in the 2026 Census. The information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and is kept strictly confidential. The information you provide may be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes or may be combined with other survey or administrative data sources.

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Section I - Identification

Survey Specific Identifier (SSID)
Crew leader district (CLD)
Block no.
Crew leader name
Name of collective dwelling
Address
Maximum occupancy
Collective dwelling type code
Total usual residents (URs)
Number of private dwellings attached
Contact name
Contact telephone number
Contact address
Contact email

Complete only if final outcome code is "324" (cancelled)

Private dwelling
Business or establishment that does not provide overnight accommodation
Incorrect address
Demolished
Duplicate

Comments

Section 2 Collective dwelling type code and auxiliary questions

Select one collective dwelling type and answer the corresponding questions.

Hospital (10)

A1) Is this facility licensed as a hospital?

A2) What services are provided at this facility? (Mark one only.)

Short-term care
Long-term acute care
Both short-term care and long-term acute care

Long-term care home or residence for older adults (20)

B1) Select the most applicable: (Mark one only.)

Long-term care home – A facility that provides 24-hour nursing care or personal care. Residents receive help for most or all daily activities.
Residence for older adults – A facility that offers personal support and assisted living care. Services are provided as part of the rent or available for an additional fee paid to the facility, e.g., retirement homes or assisted living homes. These facilities do not provide 24-hour nursing or personal care.
Both long-term care home and residence for older adults.

Note: If no care or services are provided to residents, the facility should be enumerated as a private dwelling.

Residential care facility related to disabilities, mental health, addiction, etc. (30)

C1) Who is this facility for? (Mark all that apply.)

Primarily children or minors
Persons with physical challenges or disabilities
Persons with psychological disabilities
Persons with developmental disabilities
Persons with an addiction
Persons with other disabilities – specify:

Shelter (40)

D1) Who is this facility primarily for? (Mark one only.)

Persons lacking a fixed address, such as homeless persons
Victims of domestic violence or abuse
Persons released from custody or on conditional release
Refugees and asylum seekers
Other – specify:

Correctional or custodial facility, including municipal detachments (50)

E1) What type of facility is this? (Mark one only.)

Young offenders' facility
Provincial or territorial detention centre or custodial facility
Temporary lock-up (e.g., police holding cell)
Federal correctional facility

Lodging or rooming house (60)

Religious establishment (70)

Hutterite colony (80)

Establishment with temporary accommodation services (90)

F1) What type of establishment is this? (Mark one only.)

Hotel, motel or tourist establishment
Campground or park
Other establishment with temporary accommodation services, such as a YMCA-YWCA, Ronald McDonald House or hostel

Other establishment (91)

G1) What type of establishment is this? (Mark one only.)

Residence for school or training centre
Commercial vessel
Government vessel
Military base
Work camp
Other type of establishment

Section 3 Occupancy of residents

Complete only for collective dwelling types 10-80

Section 3 Occupancy of residents
A	B	C	D	E	F	G
	Room or unit no.	Unoccupied ( X )	Number of usual residents (URs)	Name of main occupant (If name not available, enter "X".)	Temporary residents (TRs) or foreign residents (FRs) (Yes/No)	Remarks
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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24
25
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Contents

The report in short

Key findings and recommendations

Recommendation 1

Recommendation 2

Acronyms and abbreviations

What is covered

Background

Governance

Expected outcomes

Funded projects and activities

About the evaluation

Authority

Objective and scope

Approach and methodology

What we learned

Relevance

To what extent is the Disaggregated Data Action Plan relevant in supporting federal needs and priorities, including Statistics Canada's?

DDAP projects and activities align with the federal government's data priorities and needs outlined in recent federal budgets, strategies, and reports.

DDAP projects and activities are also aligned with agency-wide priorities and departmental strategies.

Design and delivery

To what extent are the design and delivery of the Disaggregated Data Action Plan facilitating the achievement of its intended outcomes?

The DDAP governance structure and mechanisms facilitate oversight across the federal government and the agency, supporting the achievement of DDAP project and activity deliverables and the management of DDAP funds.

Oversight of some performance indicators provided by DDAP governance helped achieve some short-term outcomes, but the limited number of performance indicators restricted the extent to which DDAP governance could monitor progress on expected results.

Recent changes to oversight efforts within the DG Governance Committee are intended to facilitate monitoring project outcomes to better understand how they contribute to achieving intended results.

DDAP governance provides some elements of accountability, and steps were taken to improve governance accountability to ensure projects align with DDAP goals.

Gaps in governance accountability potentially impede the achievement of medium- and long-term outcomes.

Strategic direction to support the achievement of intended outcomes was limited because of inadequate foundational documents, and a short-term focus over a long-term vision.

Various consultative efforts informed some DDAP projects and activities to meet the needs of data users.

Consultations improved the relevance of some DDAP projects. However, there were some concerns that disaggregated data and associated products released without sufficient consultation risked reinforcing a deficit narrative.

Some DDAP projects are delivered efficiently through existing infrastructure, improved methodological and sampling approaches, and internal expertise. A few projects reported advancing Statistics Canada's capabilities and resources.

Some DDAP activities were designed to support ongoing data disaggregation beyond the funding timeline, but efforts to sustain DDAP-funded activities were not adequately prioritized.

Oversampling is an unsustainable practice, yet relatively little focus was devoted to exploring or adopting alternative methodological approaches.

Disaggregated Data Action Plan Administrative Data Fund

Cost-recovery agreements can help sustain some DDAP projects, but the current fiscal climate significantly limits the viability of this option.

Performance

To what extent is the Disaggregated Data Action Plan progressing towards its intended outcomes in the short, medium, and long term?

DDAP awareness-raising and training activities are contributing to, and sustaining, strong awareness and understanding of the importance of disaggregated data and GBA Plus.

DDAP training activities are contributing to participants' understanding of data disaggregation, but some barriers to applying and acquiring disaggregated data knowledge were identified.

The DDAP is helping to address information gaps by increasing the proportion of disaggregated indicators for the four EE groups, but few data users reported specific impacts from the increase in disaggregated data.

The DDAP is enhancing some dimensions of data quality, but a few relevance and accessibility gaps were noted.

Statistical standards

Some early evidence suggests that the DDAP is positively impacting data users' decision making, research and policy debates, but these impacts are limited by data users' and decision-makers' capacity to understand and use disaggregated data.

There is some concern that the DDAP's long-term outcome is outside Statistics Canada's influence and mandate.

How to improve the program

Recommendation 1

Recommendation 2

Management response and action plan

Recommendation 1

Management response

Deliverables and timelines

Recommendation 2

Management response

Deliverables and timelines

Appendix A: Evaluation questions and indicators

Appendix B: Interview quantification scale

Your sample and genetics

What is genetic research?

Keeping your data safe

Your right to withdraw

Genetic research at the individual level

Genetic research at the population level

Getting started

Address confirmation

Household mailing address

Dwelling

Household composition

Sex at birth and gender

Disability

Indigenous Identity

Sociodemographic characteristics

Educational diploma or certificate

Dwelling characteristics

Secondary residence

Energy use and home heating

Wood [– primary dwelling]

Wood - secondary residence

Energy use and home heating [– primary dwelling]

Appliances [– primary dwelling]

Electronic devices [– primary dwelling]