Statistics Canada wants to make it easier for Canadians to share their health information, which is important to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases.
The objective of this engagement is to:
- Assess Canadian’s willingness to share personal health data, for example through smartwatches and fitness trackers,
- Identify concerns about privacy and confidentiality, and
- Gather ideas from Canadians on new ways to share directly measured health information with Statistics Canada and how they might prefer to do that.
The engagement activity will help Statistics Canada better understand how Canadians prefer to be engaged by Statistics Canada, and their views on the use of data from digital technologies and other direct measures. These insights will help Statistics Canada design its products and services to better meet the health data needs of Canadians.
You are invited to join a virtual group discussion (with up to 5 participants per group) between March 12th and March 20th, 2025. To become involved, contact Statistics Canada by March 10th at consultativeengagement-mobilisationconsultative@statcan.gc.ca.
