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.