Québec Cannabis Study 2025

    Have you been invited to participate in this survey?

    The objective of this study is to learn more about the perceptions and experiences of the Québec population aged 15 and over regarding cannabis. Your input is appreciated, whether or not you use cannabis.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Institut de la statistique du Québec?

    The Institut de la statistique du Québec is a government agency whose mission is to produce, analyze and disseminate official, objective, high-quality statistics on various aspects of Québec society.

    How do I participate in the study?

    Follow these steps:

    • Go to the questionnaire at quebec.ca/e403e.
    • 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.

    If you have not submitted your online questionnaire, the Institut de la statistique du Québec will call you to obtain your answers by telephone. If you are not available when we call, you can let us know what time would be more convenient for you.

    I tried to log in to the questionnaire but got an error message. What should I do?

    Make sure you entered your identifier correctly, without any spaces before or after.

    You can contact the Institut de la statistique du Québec by telephone at 1-800-561-0213 or by email at eqc@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 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

    Why was I chosen for the study?

    Your name was selected at random, just like that of several thousand other people in Québec, so that you can participate in the Québec Cannabis Study 2025. This study covers all persons aged 15 and over. Your input is appreciated, whether or not you use cannabis.

    This study is conducted in accordance with the Act respecting the Institut de la statistique du Québec, and your contact information was obtained under this Act.

    Do I have to take part in this study?

    Your participation in the study is voluntary, but important, because it will help us obtain an accurate statistical portrait of cannabis use in Québec. In this regard, the study results will allow the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux to better meet the needs of the population in terms of health prevention and protection.

    Are telephone conversations recorded?

    For quality and training purposes, telephone conversations with Institut de la statistique du Québec agents are recorded. If you do not want your conversation to be recorded, simply notify the agent at the beginning of the call.

    What is the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s privacy policy?

    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 employees at the Institut have been sworn in before a commissioner and are bound to maintain secrecy and confidentiality.

    Will you share my answers with other individuals or organizations?

    The Institut de la statistique du Québec has entered into an agreement with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, to whom the data collected will be sent, except for your name, address, and telephone number.

    Your answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes.

    Does the Institut de la statistique du Québec have an ethical framework?

    Yes. The ethics committee appointed by the Institut de la statistique du Québec reviewed the study to ensure it is conducted in a way that respects participants and protects their dignity.

    Can I complete the questionnaire for my child or partner?

    The questionnaire is personal and can only be completed by the person who was selected for the study.

    How can I make sure you are from the Institut de la statistique du Québec?

    You can call the Institut de la statistique du Québec toll-free at 1-800-561-0213.

    When will the study results be made available?

    Various publications based on this study are available on the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s website. The first results of the 2025 study will be published in the form of highlights in October 2025. Detailed results will be released in a full report in April 2026. Publications about the previous editions of the study, which took place between 2018 and 2024, are already available on the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s website.

    How can I get more information about the study?

    For more information, please contact the Direction de la gestion de la collecte by email at eqc@stat.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1-800-561-0213 (toll-free).

    You can reach us Monday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturday between 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

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