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This presentation highlights the results of the CHSSN 2015 Survey on Community Vitality, focusing on the English-speaking community of Laval and their access to health and social services. Learn about the characteristics of the community, their satisfaction with access, and anticipated needs.
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English Language Health and Social Services Access in QuebecLaval Highlights AGAPE-NPI Special Partners’ Meeting Dr. Joanne Pocock for CHSSN September 29, 2016
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Today’s Presentation • CHSSN 2015 Survey on Community Vitality • Selected characteristics of the English-speaking community of Laval • Access to health and social services for the English-speaking community of Laval
CHSSN –CROP Survey on Community Vitality • Questionnaire • Each year the questionnaire is created in consultation with the stakeholders and leaders of English language community organizations and institutions. • The core of the study has remained the same across 2005, 2010 and 2015. Some modifications and new questions added to adjust to changing context. • Data Collection • The latest survey was conducted between February 27th and April 15 in 2015. • A total of 3,014 randomly selected English speakers across Quebec, aged 18 and over, answered the questionnaire through telephone interview. • CHSSN held focus groups in four regions in September and October of 2015. • Reporting • The CHSSN has produced two reports based on the findings from the 2015 survey. • The report on English Language Health and Social Services Access in Quebec is available in both English and French.
English-speaking Community of Laval • According to the 2011 Census of Canada, there are 82,080 English-speaking individuals living in the Laval region (RTS) of Quebec. • This group represents 20.6% of the total population of the region. • When Quebec’s English-speaking regional communities are compared, the community of Laval experienced the greatest jump in size from 1996 to 2011 along with Nord-du-Quebec. An increase of 31,367 individuals, or close to 62% growth, was experienced in the fifteen year period.