The purpose of this survey is to collect information about well-being, family relationships, changes to your household, and intentions to have children. Results from the survey will provide important information about the quality of life of individuals and families in Canada and will help decision makers develop programs and policies to better serve all Canadians.
The information you provide may be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes. In addition, information from partially completed or unsaved questionnaires may be retained and used.
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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.
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Record linkage
To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the response burden, Statistics Canada will combine the information you provide with information from the Address Register, Census, health data, personal tax data and the Longitudinal Immigration Database.
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Topics covered in the survey
The survey asks questions about
- life
- family time
- changes to your household
- intentions to have children.
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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.
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Survey-specific questions
- What is the Canadian Social Survey?
- Why are you collecting this information and what will it be used for?
- How was I selected to participate?
- Where can I find more information about this project?
- How long does it take to participate in this survey?
- What are the benefits of participating in this survey?
- I do not want to participate because I don't have time. Is my participation mandatory?
- How will you safeguard the confidentiality of my information?
What is the Canadian Social Survey?
The Canadian Social Survey is a new Statistics Canada initiative that involves conducting surveys on different topics every three months. By pooling the quarterly data over the course of a year, we can release data at a more detailed level.
For now, this is an experimental project and part of a larger effort to modernize our data collection methods and activities. Thanks to respondents like you, we will be able to test this new collection method. The goal is to collect important data on Canadian society more efficiently, more rapidly, and at a lower cost compared to traditional survey methods.
Why are you collecting this information and what will it be used for?
The purpose of the Canadian Social Survey on COVID-19 and Well-being is to rapidly gain a better understanding how the pandemic affects the daily lives of people like you across the country. This survey will help measure the changes brought on by the pandemic. Topics include your health, well-being, and the life changes you've experienced.
The data will be used by government departments and organizations to inform a variety of sources such as research, analyses, and policy making related to the topics covered in the Canadian Social Survey.
How was I selected to participate?
Households across Canada were selected randomly. The invitation letter includes instructions on how to identify the person within the household who has been selected to participate.
Where can I find more information about this project?
You can find more information about this project at Canadian Social Survey (CSS).
How long does it take to participate in this survey?
The survey takes a maximum of twenty minutes to complete. It can be completed online, which means you can participate at any time that is convenient for you throughout the collection period.
What are the benefits of participating in this survey?
Participating in this survey helps us to implement a new method of data collection that will provide information on Canadian society more quickly and cost-effectively.
I do not want to participate because I don't have time. Is my participation mandatory?
While we would greatly appreciate your support, participation is not mandatory. Please note, however, that each survey only takes a maximum of twenty minutes of your time, and you can do it online whenever it is convenient for you.
How will you safeguard the confidentiality of my information?
As with all Statistics Canada surveys, any information you provide will remain confidential pursuant to the Statistics Act.
Statistics Canada takes the privacy of Canadians very seriously. Published data can never identify you or your household.
To find out more about the measures in place to safeguard the confidentiality of your information, visit Statistics Canada's Trust Centre.
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Other information: list of services for respondents
Some of the content of this survey might elicit upsetting memories of stressful or traumatic events you have experienced, which may cause you some additional stress or discomfort.
Should you need any support, please contact any of the following resources:
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
A wide range of clinical care services for mental illness and addictions
Telephone: 1-800-463-2338 - Wellness Together Canada
Mental health and substance use support, resources, and counselling with a mental health professional
Adults: Text WELLNESS to 741741
Front Line Workers: Text FRONTLINE to 741741 - Kids Help Phone
Available to young Canadians between 5 to 29 years old who are seeking 24-hour confidential and anonymous care with professional counsellors
Telephone: 1-800-668-6868
Text CONNECT to 686868
Kids Help Phone: Online chat - Hope for Wellness Help Line
Counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada
Telephone: 1-855-242-3310
Hope for Wellness Help Line: Online chat - APPELLE (Quebec residents)
Help line for those thinking about suicide or are worried about a loved one
Telephone: 1-866-277-3553 - Trans LifeLine
A trans-led organization connecting trans people to the community, support, and resources they need
Telephone: 1-877-330-6366 - Strongest Families Institute
Provides services to children and families seeking help for mental health and other issues impacting health and well-being
Telephone: 1-866-470-7111 - Canadian Mental Health Association (National)
Provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses and support recovery and resilience
Telephone: 1-833-456-4566
Telephone: 1-866-277-3553 (in Quebec) - Government of Canada
Links for family violence resources and services in your area - Canada Suicide Prevention Service
A national network of existing distress, crisis and suicide prevention line services
Telephone: 1-833-456-456
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- For more information about this survey