Survey Series on People and their Communities — Social Cohesion and Experiences with Discrimination

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Step 1: Visit the electronic questionnaire portal and select Start my survey.

Step 2: Enter your secure access code (you will find this code in the invitation letter or email you previously received from Statistics Canada).

Step 3: Complete the survey.

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This survey collects information on quality of life, future outlook, feelings towards others, and experiences of discrimination. Results from this survey will provide important information on the social and cultural environment of individuals and families in Canada and will help decision makers develop programs and policies to better serve all Canadians.

Your information may also 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.

For more information, please visit the Survey Series on People and their Communities page.

Collection period:
From April 2, 2024 to April 22, 2024
Emailing date:
April 2, 2024
Collection method:
Electronic questionnaire, telephone interview
Survey participation:
Voluntary

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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 reduce response burden, Statistics Canada will combine the information you provide with data from the 2021 Census, and from personal tax data.

    Statistics Canada may also combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.

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    Topics covered in the survey

    The survey asks questions about:

    • general health;
    • financial well-being;
    • satisfaction with time use;
    • satisfaction with local environment;
    • future outlook in Canada;
    • feeling towards others;
    • experiences of discrimination.

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    Survey-specific questions

    What is the Survey Series on People and their Communities?

    The Survey Series on People and their Communities (SSPC) involves creating a panel of people who agree to complete four short online surveys over a period of approximately one year. This is the third time that Statistics Canada is conducting this type of survey series.

    For now, this is an experimental project. We will be able to test this collection method thanks to you and other volunteers agreeing to participate, to collect important data for Canadian society.

    How and why was I selected?

    You recently participated in the 2021 Census. Selecting people who have already participated in a survey simplifies our data collection process. Your participation is very important because you represent many other Canadians with characteristics similar to yours.
    As part of the Survey Series on People and their Communities, we are also looking to collect data from racialized Canadians, immigrants to Canada, and other diverse groups that are often underrepresented in survey data.

    What does the project involve?

    It's very easy to participate in the Survey Series on People and their Communities.
    We will send you an invitation to participate in the first survey by mail. Once you receive the invitation, you will be able to complete the questionnaire at your convenience. If you agree to participate in the rest of the series, you will receive an invitation for a new survey approximately every few months, until all four of the surveys are complete. After that, we will no longer contact you for this project, except to provide the survey results to you.

    What will the surveys be about?

    The subjects will vary and will touch on current issues. All of the surveys will aim to better understand Canadians' perspectives on societal trends and changes.

    Why are you collecting this information and what will it be used for?

    This survey is part of the Government of Canada initiatives to understand the experiences of diverse groups and communities in social settings and in the workplace. The collected information will be aggregated and then become accessible to the public, all levels of government, and other data users. This would enable better data analyses and insights that shed light on inequities and promote fairness and inclusion in decision-making.

    How much time will it take me to participate in this project?

    Each survey will take around 10-20 minutes to complete. As the surveys are completed online, you will be able to participate at any time that is convenient for you during the collection period. You may receive follow-ups by phone if you do not complete the survey online.

    What are the benefits of participating in this project?

    This survey aims to fill data gaps and data needs related to diverse groups and enable the Government of Canada to review and to carry out more equitable delivery of programs and services.

    You will be helping us to implement a new method of data collection that will provide information on Canadian society more quickly and cost effectively.

    You will also receive your own results after we compile and anonymize all of the data. You will therefore be able to compare your results to the general trends captured by the surveys.

    Where can I find more information about this project?

    You can find more information about this project at Survey Series on People and their Communities.

    I do not want to participate because I don't have time. Is my participation mandatory?

    Participation is not mandatory, but we would greatly appreciate your cooperation. Please note, however, that each survey will only take around 10-20 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 provided 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

    Some questions in this survey could bring certain negative emotions while recalling experienced events.

    Should you need any support, please contact any of the following resources:

    • 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
      If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, call or text 9-8-8. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
      9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline
      Telephone: 9-8-8
      Text 988 to chat with a crisis responder
    • APPELLE (Quebec Residents)
      Help line for those thinking about suicide or are worried about a loved one
      Telephone: 1-866-277-3553 or 418-683-4588
    • Suicide.ca (Quebec Residents)
      Help line and an online chat for those thinking about suicide or are worried about a loved one
      Visit Suicide.ca to chat online with a counselor
      Text 535353 to chat with a counselor
    • 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
      Kids Help Phone
      Telephone: 1-800-668-6868
      Text CONNECT to 686868
      Online chat: Kids Help Phone - Live Chat
    • RiseUp
      Powered by Kids Help Phone, RiseUp provides free wellness support 24/7 to African, Caribbean and Black youth in Canada.
      RiseUp
      Text RISE to 686868
      Telephone: 1-800-668-6868
      Online chat: RiseUp - Live Chat
    • Hope for Wellness Help Line
      Counselling and crisis intervention for all Indigenous peoples across Canada
      Hope for Wellness Help Line
      Telephone: 1-855-242-3310
      Online chat: Hope for Wellness Chat
    • Government of Canada
      List of mental health services for support
      Mental health support: Get help
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