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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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The Parental Experiences Survey collects information from Canadian parents on their experiences, knowledge and behaviours regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and access to and use of health care services. The survey aims to paint a more comprehensive picture of new parents and their infants. The results from the survey will help inform national recommendations for maternal and newborn care as well as improve the mental health and well-being of parents and families across Canada.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
Collection period:
From October 29, 2024 to January 31, 2025
Collection methods:
Electronic questionnaire and telephone interview
Survey participation:
Voluntary
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
Record linkage
To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the response burden, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.
Topics covered in the survey
The survey asks questions about:
- Pregnancy history
- Pregnancy intention
- Relationship status
- Height and weight
- Health before and during pregnancy
- Labour and birth
- Experience of health care during pregnancy & birth
- Health postpartum
- General health
- Infant feeding
- Parenthood & family life
- Social support
- Mental health
- Substance use
- Experience of violence or abuse
- Sociodemographic characteristics
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.
Brochure
What is the Parental Experiences Survey?
The Parental Experiences Survey collects information from Canadian parents on their experiences, knowledge and behaviours regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and access to and use of health care services.
Why should I participate?
Your participation makes a difference! The data collected from this survey will help monitor, plan, and implement programs to inform national recommendations for maternal and newborn care as well as improve the mental health and well-being of parents and families across Canada.
You can anticipate questions regarding:
- Parenting History
- Pregnancy Intention
- Pregnancy and Birth
- Parenthood and Family Life
- Infant Feeding
- Sociodemographic Characteristics
- Health Care Access
- Social Support
- Mental Health
- Substance Use
Your privacy is important to us
All information collected by Statistics Canada is strictly confidential and protected by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada cannot release any information that would identify you or any member of your household without your consent. For more information on how your privacy is a top priority, please visit Statistics Canada's Trust Centre.
How to complete the survey
Visit Parental Experiences Survey and follow the instructions under ‘Start My Survey’. You will need your secure access code provided in the letter you received to access the survey.
Want to know more about the survey?
Visit our website: Parental Experiences Survey
Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-877-949-9492
TTY: 1-800-363-7629
