Fielding surveys in Canada
Route Canadian sample in English and French with provincial quotas and Quebec-specific privacy requirements.
At a glance
| Project country code | CA |
|---|---|
| Survey languages | English (en-CA); French (fr-CA), required for most studies that include Quebec |
| Incentive currency | CAD |
| Industry bodies | Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC), ESOMAR |
Privacy and data protection
- PIPEDA at the federal level
- Quebec Law 25 (Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector, as amended)
- Provincial laws in Alberta and British Columbia
This is general guidance, not legal advice. ResearchDart never receives survey answers, which keeps sensitive data inside your survey platform.
Quota geography
Provinces and territories, often grouped as Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairies and British Columbia for quota purposes.
Time zones and timing
Six time zones from Newfoundland to Pacific time.
Fielding notes
- Use a native Canadian French translation for Quebec; France French wording reads as foreign and depresses completion.
- Language of survey is a quota variable in its own right for national studies.
- Many US-style income and education categories need to be localised for Canadian respondents.
Setting up a Canada project
Create the project with country CA and the survey language. If you field more than one language, create one project per language so quotas and incidence are tracked separately.
Other countries
Field your next Canada study with ResearchDart
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