General Social Survey, 2012 [Canada]: Cycle 26, Caregiving and Care Receiving

Data from this survey will help us to better understand the needs and challenges faced by these Canadians, and allow policy makers to design programs that meet their needs.

Questions in the survey cover the types and amount of care family caregivers provide, the kinds and amounts of care Canadians receive, and the unmet needs of those who need care but are not receiving it. An expanded set of questions covers the impact of caregiving on various aspects of the lives of caregivers. All respondents will be asked questions about their overall health, employment, housing and other socio-demographic characteristics such as birth place, religion and language.