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General Social Survey — Time Use (Cycle 19)
The two primary objectives of the General Social Survey (GSS) are: to gather data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well being of Canadians over time; and to provide information on specific social policy issues of current or emerging interest.
This survey monitors changes in Time Use.
Major census-related topics and subtopics
- Work at home, hours and reasons for working at home
- Time use
- Commuting to and from work, departure and arrival, duration of commute
- Housework and maintenance
- Child care
- Transportation assistance
- Official volunteering, unpaid help provided
Secondary census-related topics
Education
Family
Labour market activities
Language
Religion
Limited census-related topics
Activity limitation
Ethnic diversity and immigration
Housing and shelter costs
Income
Mobility
Sample size
19,597 individuals
Frequency
Approximately every 5 years (1986, 1992, 1998, and 2005)
Lowest levels of geography
Provinces and selected census metropolitan areas
Products and services
- Basic standard products
- Public use microdata file
- Customized tabulations
