Ethnic Diversity Survey, 2002 [Canada]

The Ethnic Diversity Survey (EDS) was conducted jointly by Statistics Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage. This survey has two objectives. First, the data will help us to better understand how people's backgrounds affect their participation in Canada's social, economic and cultural life. Secondly, the information that is gathered will help us to better understand how Canadians of different ethnic origins interpret and report their ethnicity. The information collected in the survey will also be used to inform policy and program development in the Department of Canadian Heritage. Topics covered in the survey include ethnic ancestry, ethnic identity, place of birth, visible minority status, religion, religious participation, knowledge of languages, family background, family interaction, social networks, civic participation, interaction with society, attitudes, satisfaction with life, trust and socio-economic activities. The Ethnic Diversity Survey (EDS) was a post-censal survey which included about 42,500 people aged 15 and over who were interviewed by telephone in the 10 provinces between April and August 2002. The target population did not include persons living in collective dwellings, persons living on Indian reserves, persons declaring an Aboriginal origin or identity in the 2001 Census, or persons living in Northern and remote areas.

加拿大统计局与加拿大遗产部联合开展了族群多样性调查（Ethnic Diversity Survey，以下简称EDS）。该调查设定了两大核心目标：其一，调研数据将助力我们更深入地理解民众的出身背景对其参与加拿大社会、经济与文化生活的影响；其二，收集到的信息将帮助我们更好地认知不同族裔出身的加拿大人如何诠释并表述自身的族群身份。本次调查采集的信息还将用于为加拿大遗产部的政策制定与项目开发提供决策参考。

此次调查涵盖的议题包括：族群血统、族群认同、出生地点、可见少数群体身份、宗教信仰、宗教参与程度、语言掌握情况、家庭背景、家庭互动、社会网络、公民参与、社会互动、态度倾向、生活满意度、信任感以及社会经济活动。

族群多样性调查（EDS）属于普查后调查项目，于2002年4月至8月期间，通过电话访谈的方式，对加拿大10个省份中约42500名15岁及以上的民众完成了调研。本次调查的目标人群不包括居住在集体住宅、印第安保留地的人员，2001年人口普查中申报原住民出身或身份的人员，以及居住在北部及偏远地区的人员。