Survey Methods
The 2025 OurCare National Survey was as part of a national engagement initiative on the future of primary care in Canada. Data displayed reflect results collected between April 16 and July 30, 2025
This bilingual, online survey explored how people's experiences with primary care align with the OurCare Standard—a framework describing what everyone in Canada should be able to expect from primary care.
The survey was developed with input from clinicians, researchers, policy-makers, and patient and caregiver advocates.It included 69 questions, with some tailored based on participants' experiences.
Who participated:
Adults aged 18 or older living in Canada
Recruited through online panels and public outreach (TV, radio, newspapers, social media, and partner networks)
Survey data collection was conducted by Vox Pop Labs. In total, 22,308 people responded to the survey, and 16,299 completed responses were analyzed.
Data analysis:
Analyses used weighted data to reflect the Canadian adult population based on 2021 Census characteristics (sex, age, education, region, language spoken at home, Canadian-born status, and race). Estimates of adults without a family doctor, nurse practitioner, or primary care team were based on 2024 population data from Statistics Canada.
Demographic Definitions
Gender
"Diverse" is inclusive of the following options: Transgender woman, Transgender man, Non-binary or gender non-conforming, and Two-spirit.
Income
Income inquired about the total household income before taxes.
Race
Race is not based in science, but may influence the way we are treated by individuals and institutions, and this may affect health and health care.
Rurality
Rurality is self-reported.
Self reported health
Self reported health is based on respondents' own perception of their health, including physical, mental, and social well-being.
Disability
Disability is self-reported.
Veteran
Veteran status is based on respondents' self-reported history of service in the Canadian Armed Forces or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, including Regular Force, Reserve Force, Canadian Rangers, and COATS instructors.