Statistics Canada is Currently Conducting the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) in Brockville

Brockville – The City of Brockville posted today, (Monday, April 7, 2025) that Statistics Canada is currently conducting the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) in Brockville.

“The data from this survey are used by researchers to further understand the relationship between disease risk factors and risk conditions such as obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and more. It also sheds light on illnesses and enables health professionals to be better prepared for public health challenges. Confidentiality and security are our top priorities. Statistics Canada takes the privacy of Canadians very seriously,” said Statistics Canada

All personal information we collect is strictly protected. All information is anonymized; it’s never possible to connect data that is made public to any person or household.

Some facts about our operations in Brockville:

• Approximately 850 households have been selected to participate.
• Survey participation is voluntary.
• The temporary examination centre (TEC) is located in the parking lot of the Brockville Memorial Civic Centre (100 Magedoma Blvd).
• The TEC will be in operation at this location from April 30 to June 4, 2025.
• Those who complete both the in-person interview and visit to the TEC will be reimbursed $150 for the costs of transportation or childcare-related expenses. Participants will receive a report detailing the results of specific physical and laboratory tests, which they can access online through the new MyResults Portal or by mail.

Confidentiality and security are our top priorities. Statistics Canada takes the privacy of Canadians very seriously. All personal information we collect is strictly protected. All information is anonymized; it’s never possible to connect data that is made public to any person or household.

For more information, please contact our Media Relations team at STATCAN.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.STATCAN@statcan.gc.ca or visit www.statcan.gc.ca/CHMS