The objective of the survey is to better understand how people are moving, their perception of an active lifestyle, and their use of recreational and sports facilities. The survey covers all individuals, whether or not they are physically active.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) is the public agency responsible for providing reliable, objective and relevant statistics about Québec society.
The ISQ will start calling participants on June 9 so that they can answer a questionnaire lasting approximately 20 minutes. You have nothing to prepare. If you are not available when we call, you can let us know what time would be more convenient for you.
We will ask you questions about your physical activities in the past few seasons. We will also ask about your opinion and perception of an active lifestyle, then we will continue with a few questions about your health and certain characteristics for statistical purposes only. Only you can complete your questionnaire.
Your name or your child’s name was selected at random, just like that of several thousand other people, to participate in the Québec Survey on Health, Physical Activity and Active Lifestyles 2026.
This survey is conducted in accordance with the Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec, and your contact information was obtained under this Act.
Your participation or that of your child is voluntary, but important. Your answers will help improve the physical activity and sports services offered to the population.
For quality and training purposes, telephone conversations with ISQ agents are recorded. If you do not want your 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 your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes.
All ISQ employees have been sworn in before a commissioner and are bound to maintain secrecy and confidentiality.
The ISQ has entered into an agreement with the Ministère de l’Éducation (MEQ) and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS), to whom the data collected will be sent, except for your name, address and phone number.
Yes. The ethics committee appointed by the ISQ reviewed this survey to ensure it is conducted in a way that respects participants and protects their dignity.
You can call the ISQ toll-free at 1-800-561-0213.
The results will be published in the form of a statistical report, tables and publications on the ISQ’s website in March 2028.
For more information, contact the Direction de la gestion de la collecte by email at collecte@stat.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-800-561-0213 (toll-free).
Please mention the name of the survey printed on your invitation letter, your name, your file number (found in the letter under your address), and your contact information.
Our hours of operation are:
- Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.