The purpose of this survey is to gather information on your sense of belonging to family, friends and society in general. Today, perhaps more than ever, it is important to know about your values, trust in others, confidence in institutions, pride in Canada and possible experiences of discrimination.
By participating in this survey, you will help pinpoint what works well in Canada on this front, and what needs to be improved. By comparing your experiences to those of Canadians in 2013—the last time this survey was conducted—we will gain a better understanding of how society is changing and what the most pressing social issues are.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
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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.
Data sharing agreements and record linkage
To enhance the data from this survey and reduce response burden, Statistics Canada will combine the information you provide with data from existing administrative data sources such as income tax and immigration records. Statistics Canada may also combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.
Topics covered in the survey
The survey asks questions about
- sense of belonging
- shared values
- trust in others
- possible experiences of discrimination.
Published data
Statistics Canada publishes the results of its surveys in many formats. To find all the documents related to this survey, follow the links below and type the name of the survey in the search engine located at the left of your screen to filter the results.
Data: You will find tables, profiles of a community or region, thematic maps, public use microdata files, and data visualization tools.
Analysis: You will have direct access to Stats in brief (e.g., releases from The Daily, fact sheets), articles and reports, and journals and periodicals.