Sometimes, the characteristics we seek from one survey to another can overlap. This can happen because survey participants are randomly selected. I have participated in a Statistics Canada survey already.

Once you have been selected for a survey sample, Statistics Canada cannot replace you with anyone else because the sample would no longer be random. Participants for a sample survey are selected randomly to avoid bias. The majority of Statistics Canada surveys are sample surveys. How was I selected? How was I selected?Īll Canadian households receive a Census of Population questionnaire.Īny of the persons responsible for an agricultural operation that produces at least one product intended for sale must complete a Census of Agriculture questionnaire. If you have any doubts about the legitimacy of the survey or the interviewer, we encourage you to contact us to verify the interviewer's identity. This situation is beyond our control and is linked to a North American agreement on telephony and trunking of calls.

Please note that the phone number of a Statistics Canada interviewer may appear on your call display as originating from the U.S.A.

Clearly displaying their Statistics Canada photo identification card at all times.

Maintaining a two-metre (six feet) physical distance from others, whenever possible.

Wearing a three-layer mask and using hand sanitizer whenever required.

The health and safety of all is paramountĪll Statistics Canada interviewers wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). For a telephone survey, you could also be called from different areas of Canada. To accommodate the respondents' busy schedules, Statistics Canada interviewers work at different times of the day, seven days a week and sometimes on holidays.

Email: be surprised if a Statistics Canada interviewer shows up at your door or contacts you by telephone in the evening or on weekends.

Toll-free number (general enquiries): 1-87.

by verifying that the interviewer carries a photo identification card issued by Statistics Canada.

by looking up the name of your survey in the list of surveys in collection.

If you have not received such a letter or email, you can verify that the survey is indeed conducted by Statistics Canada: For most surveys, Statistics Canada will first send an invitation letter or email to let you know about the purpose of the survey and to inform you that an interviewer will communicate with you.

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