In order to fully understand the impacts that Canadian households have on our environment and natural resources, we need information relating to the characteristics and energy use of your dwelling as well as other household practices related to the environment. The survey results will be valuable in the development of environmental policy and energy conservation initiatives in Canada.
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.
Collection period:
From June 20, 2024 to October 8, 2024
Collection methods:
Self-administered 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.
By law, Statistics Canada is prohibited from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent, or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes only.
Data sharing agreements and record linkage
Data sharing agreements
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements with Natural Resources Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, National Research Council Canada, and Institut de la statistique du Québec to share the information collected during this survey. They have agreed to keep the information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.
Record linkage
To enhance the data from this survey and reduce response burden, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.
Topics covered in the survey
This survey asks questions about
- Consumption and conservation of water
- Consumption and conservation of energy
- Home heating and cooling
- Indoor environment
- Household hazardous waste
- Gasoline-powered equipment use
- Interactions with nature
- Use of wood for heating at home
- Impact of extreme weather events
- Emergency preparedness
- Purchasing decisions
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.