Statistics Canada is bringing an important health survey to Brockville

Brockville — Approximately 850 households in Brockville will be randomly selected to participate in the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), a national survey conducted by Statistics Canada.

We know that having accurate information about the health of Canadians is a vital part of improving health care in Canada. That’s why, 18 years ago, Statistics Canada partnered with the Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada on the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS).

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.

The CHMS is now conducting its 8th Cycle. 16 locations across Canada have been selected to participate in the survey.

As a part of this survey, a temporary examination centre will be set up in the parking lot of the Brockville Memorial Civic Centre (100 Magedoma Blvd) from April 30 to June 4, 2025, for respondents to participate in direct physical measures (i.e., blood pressure, biospecimen collection, etc.), after they have completed an interview at their home.

We encourage the participation of all those selected to help us complete an accurate portrait of the health of Canadians.

Our priority: Confidentiality and security

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 you or to your household.