General Social Survey, Cycle 12, 1998 [Canada]: Time Use, Main File

The two primary objectives of Cycle 12 are: to gather data on social trends in order to monitor temporal changes in the living conditions and well-being of Canadians; and to provide immediate information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest. The GSS is a continuing program with a single survey cycle each year. However, there was no GSS undertaken for the 1997 reference year due to budgetary priorities at that time. The core content of time use repeats that of Cycle 7 (1992) and Cycle 2(1986), and provides data on the daily activities of Canadians. Question modules were also included on unpaid work activities, cultural activities and participation in sports.