The objective of the survey is to better understand Quebecers’ cultural habits, particularly in terms of watching television, listening to music, reading books, and visiting cultural venues such as performance halls, museums and libraries.
Frequently asked questions
The Institut de la statistique du Québec is a government agency whose mission is to produce, analyze and disseminate official, objective and high-quality statistics on various aspects of Québec society.
To participate in the study, simply:
- Go to statistique.quebec.ca/e441e
- Enter your identifier
- Create a password
- Complete the online questionnaire
If necessary, you can exit the questionnaire and return to finish it at a more convenient time.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec will contact the persons who have not yet submitted their online questionnaire to obtain their answers by phone. If you are not available when we call, you can let us know what time would be more convenient for you.
You can contact the Institut de la statistique du Québec by phone at 1 800 561-0213 or by e-mail at culture@stat.gouv.qc.ca.
Please mention the name of the study printed on your invitation letter as well as your name and contact information.
We will respond to your request within 24 hours during our office hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Your participation is voluntary but just as important as that of several thousand people living in Québec who have been randomly selected to take part in the Québec Survey on Cultural Leisure and Entertainment. Your answers will help the cultural sector, research teams and the Québec population better understand the cultural consumption habits and practices of Quebecers.
The personal information required for the study, including your contact information, was obtained in accordance with the Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec, which guarantees that it will be kept confidential.
For quality and training purposes, telephone conversations with Institut de la statistique du Québec agents are recorded. If you do not want the conversation to be recorded, simply notify the agent at the beginning of the call.
The Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec guarantees that the information you provide will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes. All Institut de la statistique du Québec employees have taken an oath before a commissioner and are bound to maintain the secrecy and confidentiality of the data they collect.
Yes. The study was reviewed by the ethics committee appointed by the Institut de la statistique du Québec to ensure it is conducted in a way that respects participants and protects their dignity.
The questionnaire is personal and can only be filled out by the person who was selected for the study.
You can call the Institut de la statistique du Québec toll-free at 1 800 561-0213.
The survey results will be published in the form of highlights, tables and publications on the Institut de la statistique du Québec website as of spring 2025.
For more information about the study, please contact the Direction de la gestion de la collecte by e-mail at culture@stat.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 800 561-0213 (toll-free). You can reach us Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.