The objective of this survey is to collect data on the health of the Québec population at the regional level in order to adjust programs aimed at improving its health and well-being.
Frequently asked questions
The Institut de la statistique du Québec (ISQ) is a government agency whose mission is to produce, analyze and disseminate official, objective, high-quality statistics on various aspects of Québec society.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec will start calling the selected individuals in June 2026 so that they can answer a 35-minute questionnaire. 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, just like that of several thousand other people in Québec, so that you can participate in the Québec Population Health Survey (QPHS 2026-2027).
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 is voluntary, but just as important as that of the several thousand other people selected in Québec, so that we can obtain an overview of the Québec population’s health at the regional level. The survey results will provide essential information that Québec needs to offer better health protection and prevention services to the population.
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.
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 those working at the Institut de la statistique du Québec have been sworn in before a commissioner and are bound to maintain secrecy and confidentiality.
The Institut de la statistique du Québec has entered into an agreement with the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux (MSSS), 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.
Yes. The ethics committee appointed by the Institut de la statistique du Québec reviewed the survey to ensure it is conducted in a way that respects participants and protects their dignity.
You can call the Institut de la statistique du Québec toll-free at 1-800-561-0213.
Various publications based on the results of this survey will be published on the Institut de la statistique du Québec’s website in early 2029.
For more information, please contact the Direction de la gestion de la collecte by email at eqsp@stat.gouv.qc.ca, or by phone at the toll-free number 1-800-561-0213.