The objective of the study is to better understand the realities of Québec parents and to contribute to the discussion on services offered to families. Your unique experience as a parent is invaluable and essential to the success of this important study.
Frequently asked questions
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 begin calling participants on September 1 so that they can answer a questionnaire lasting approximately 30 minutes. You have nothing to prepare. If you are not available when we call, just let us know what time would be more convenient for you.
Your name was selected at random, like that of several thousand other parents of children under the age of 18 across all Québec regions.
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.
Your participation in this study is voluntary, but important. Your answers will help provide a picture of certain aspects of the lives of parents of children aged 6 months to 17 years and examine how these aspects are related in order to better understand the realities of parents.
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 la Famille and the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, 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 study to ensure it is conducted in a way that respects participants and protects their dignity.
The questionnaire is personal and can only be completed by the person who was selected for the study.
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 the fall of 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 study 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.