Introduction to the Survey on Savings for Persons with Disabilities, American Sign Language - Video transcript
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What is the purpose of this survey?
The purpose of the Survey on Savings for Persons with Disabilities is to gather information about the knowledge and behaviours of Canadians with disabilities and their caregivers with regard to savings. Results from the survey will be used by researchers and policy makers to inform disability-related programs and policy.
What does participating in the survey involve?
To participate in this survey, simply complete the electronic questionnaire, which can also be completed over the phone with a Statistics Canada interviewer. If you use an operator-assisted relay service, you can call us during regular business hours. You do not need to authorize the operator to contact us.
How was I selected to participate in this survey?
You were randomly selected to participate in the Survey on Savings for Persons with Disabilities because your tax data indicates that you are eligible for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) but do not have a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
Can I choose not to participate in the survey?
Your participation in this survey is voluntary. However, to obtain the best results possible, it is very important that the people selected to participate answer the survey questions. Without your cooperation, Statistics Canada could not produce reliable, essential data.
The information collected through our surveys has a direct impact on Canadians’ lives. Moreover, all of your responses are important. For example, to produce objective, accurate information about Internet use in Canada, responses from people who don’t use the Internet are just as important as responses from those who do.
Why are you collecting this information?
The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the knowledge and behaviours of Canadians with disabilities and their caregivers, with regard to savings. Data from the survey will be used by researchers and policy makers to inform disability-related programs and policies, and to ensure that people with disabilities are made aware of specific savings programs that may be of benefit to them.
What will this information be used for?
The information will be used to support policy research and decision-making at ESDC. It may also be used for research, analysis and policy making among other organizations interested in issues related to the topics covered by this survey.
Personal identifiers and data on individuals will not be shared or released outside Statistics Canada. Only aggregate statistical estimates that conform to the confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act will be released.
No data on individuals will be shared or released.
How will my data be kept private and confidential?
Responses to this survey are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, which guarantees that all of your personal information will remain confidential and secure.
The Statistics Act protects respondents’ information. Statistics Canada does not release any information that could identify individuals, households, businesses or agricultural operations without their consent, or as authorized by the Statistics Act.
The Statistics Act contains very strict confidentiality provisions that protect collected information from unauthorized access. For example, agencies such as the Canada Revenue Agency, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the courts do not have access to individual survey responses.
All Statistics Canada employees take an oath of secrecy and face severe penalties for any breach of confidentiality.
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