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51. Employer support of volunteering: Underlying characteristics of participation and presence of support measures Archived
Stats in brief: 89-652-X2016004
Description:
This fact sheet looks at participation in volunteer activities when employees receive various forms of support for volunteering from their employer. It also provides an overview of the distribution of the types of employer support for volunteering by various job-market-related characteristics and for certain sociodemographic characteristics recognized as being determinants of volunteering.
Release date: 2016-06-27
52. Senior Women Archived
Articles and reports: 89-503-X201500114316
Description:
This chapter of Women in Canada examines many aspects related to senior women in Canada including their socio-demographic characteristics, life expectancy, living arrangements, social participation, Internet use, health, assistance with daily living and leading causes of death, as well as economic characteristics including their labour force participation and income. The focus will be on recent patterns, with discussion of historical trends where appropriate, including selected analysis by ethnocultural diversity and geographic region.
Release date: 2016-03-30
53. Charitable giving in Canada Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2015006
Description:
This infographic describes results on giving from the 2013 General Social Survey (GSS) on Giving, Volunteering and Participating. The purpose of this survey is to collect data regarding unpaid volunteer activities, charitable giving and participation. The results will help build a better understanding of these activities which can in turn be used to help develop programs and services.
Release date: 2015-12-16
54. Charitable giving by individuals Archived
Articles and reports: 89-652-X2015008
Description:
This article examines charitable giving by Canadians, comparing information about donors and donations in 2013 and 2004. It profiles the types of organizations that received the larger amounts of donations. It also looks at motivations for donating and reasons for not giving more.
Release date: 2015-12-16
55. General Social Survey, Cycle 27: Giving, Volunteering and Participating (2013): Public Use Microdata File, Documentation and User's Guide
Public use microdata: 89M0033X
Description:
This package was designed to help users access and manipulate the public use microdata file (PUMF) for the 2013 General Social Survey (GSS) on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GVP). It contains the PUMF data and describes the objectives, methodology and estimation procedures for this survey as well as guidelines for releasing estimates.

Statistics Canada collected data on the topic of giving, volunteering and participating for the sixth time in 2013. Data were previously collected by the National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (NSGVP) in 1997 and 2000, and by the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating (CSGVP) 2004, 2007 and 2010. The 2013 GSS collected data from persons aged 15 years and over living in private households in Canada, excluding residents of the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut and full time residents of institutions.

The 2013 GSS GVP continues the method of measuring giving, volunteering and participating established by the 2004, 2007 and 2010 CSGVP. Between 2004 and 2013, core content of the survey was revised in a number of ways, based on experience gained from earlier iterations. Some questions were revised to improve their clarity for respondents, and others were added or dropped following consultations with stakeholders from the charitable and non-profit sector, government and academic communities.

Release date: 2015-11-12
56. Volunteering in Canada, 2004 to 2013 Archived
Articles and reports: 89-652-X2015003
Description:
This report provides a profile of volunteerism in Canada, examining trends in volunteer rates and hours volunteered, the characteristics of volunteers, the sectors benefiting from volunteering, types of volunteer activities, and motivations for and barriers to volunteering. Also presented are patterns in informal volunteering, defined here as acts helping people directly, whether it is family, friends or neighbours.
Release date: 2015-06-18
57. The Faces of Volunteers in Canada Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2015001
Description:
This infographic describes results on volunteering from the 2013 General Social Survey (GSS) on Giving, Volunteering and Participating. The survey was undertaken to better understand how Canadians support individuals and communities on their own or through their involvement with charitable and non-profit organizations.
Release date: 2015-04-08
58. General Social Survey: Giving, volunteering and participating 2013 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X201503010784
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2015-01-30
59. The Social Participation of Full-time Workers Archived
Articles and reports: 75-004-M2013002
Geography: Canada
Description:
This article examines the social participation of full-time workers, both formal (i.e., volunteering for organizations) and informal (i.e., helping friends, neighbours). We also look at relatively unexplored factors of social participation, such as flexibility of working conditions, commuting time and worker categories.
Release date: 2013-04-02
60. Canadian Social Trends Archived
Stats in brief: 11-001-X20121714837
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2012-06-19

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1. General Social Survey – Public Use Microdata Files
Public use microdata: 45-25-0001
Description: These public use microdata files (PUMF) from the General Social Survey provide data on social trends in order to monitor changes in the living conditions and well-being of Canadians over time.
Release date: 2026-04-22
2. Donor rate and average annual donations, by presence of children in household
Table: 45-10-0037-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by presence of children in household, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
3. Volunteer rate and average annual volunteer hours, by definition of volunteering and presence of children in household
Table: 45-10-0044-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Volunteer rate and distribution of volunteer hours, for the population aged 15 and over, by definition of volunteering and presence of children in household, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
4. Donor rate and average annual donations, by age group
Table: 45-10-0031-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by age group, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
5. Donor rate and average annual donations, by gender
Table: 45-10-0032-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by gender, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
6. Donor rate and average annual donations, by marital status
Table: 45-10-0033-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by marital status, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
7. Donor rate and average annual donations, by education
Table: 45-10-0034-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by education, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
8. Donor rate and average annual donations, by labour force status
Table: 45-10-0035-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by labour force status, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
9. Donor rate and average annual donations, by family income
Table: 45-10-0036-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by family income, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21
10. Donor rate and average annual donations, by religious attendance
Table: 45-10-0038-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Donor rate and distribution of average annual donations, for the population aged 15 and over, by religious attendance, Canada and provinces.
Release date: 2025-11-21

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1. Formal volunteering by retired Canadians, 2023
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2026018
Description: Volunteering is an important source of support for various organizations. It can be formal (on behalf of a charity or non-profit organization) or informal (helping people directly or improving the community. This infographic looks at formal volunteering among Canadians 55 years and over in 2023.
Release date: 2026-04-24
2. The diverse volunteering contributions of racialized Canadians
Articles and reports: 75-006-X202500100013
Description: This study uses the 2023 Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating to examine volunteering patterns among racialized populations in Canada. Specifically, it looks at volunteering rates and hours, the characteristics of racialized volunteers, the sectors benefiting from volunteering, the types of volunteer activities, and the motivations for and barriers to volunteering.
Release date: 2025-12-05
3. Study: The diverse volunteering contributions of racialized Canadians 2023
Stats in brief: 11-001-X202533939967
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2025-12-05
4. Volunteering and charitable giving in Canada 2018 to 2023
Stats in brief: 11-001-X202517439605
Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
Release date: 2025-06-23
5. Chapter 6: Political participation, civic engagement and caregiving among youth in Canada
Articles and reports: 42-28-0001202100100006
Description:
This chapter provides a broad overview of the political and civic engagement of youth in Canada. It specifically focuses on youth political participation, including voter turnout and non-electoral political activities. It also examines other dimensions of engagement such as participating in groups, organizations and associations, formal and informal volunteering, as well as unpaid caregiving to family members and friends.

Data for this chapter are taken from three different General Social Survey (GSS) cycles: the 2020 GSS on Social Identity, the 2018 GSS on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, and the 2018 GSS on Caregiving and Care Receiving.

Release date: 2022-07-19
6. Portrait of youth in Canada: Political participation and civic engagement Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022036
Description:
This infographic looks at political participation and civic engagement among youth in Canada. It examines their voter turnout in federal, provincial and municipal elections. It also looks at non-electoral political activities such as expressing views on the Internet, signing petitions, and participating in marches and demonstrations. Lastly, it explores other aspects of civic engagement including participating in groups, organizations and associations and volunteering. Data are drawn from the 2020 General Social Survey (GSS) on Social Identity and the 2018 GSS on Giving, Volunteering and Participating.

Release date: 2022-07-19
7. Chapter 5: Youth and the Environment
Articles and reports: 42-28-0001202100100005
Description:
Environmental issues are a priority for young people in Canada—and their actions often reflect this priority. For example, youth aged 15 to 30 make 5% of their total donations to environmental organizations (vs. 2% to 3% among older Canadians), and dedicate 7% of their volunteer hours to environmental organizations (vs. 3% to 6% among older Canadians). Youth tend to live in more walkable but less “green” neighbourhoods and use sustainable transportation to get to work more often than older adults (46% vs. 28%). This chapter provides an overview of how youth in Canada interact with and live in their environment. Data are taken from the 2016 Census of Population, the 2016 General Social Survey on Canadians at Work and Home, the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, the 2019 Households and the Environment Survey, and other published reports.

Release date: 2022-04-07
8. Portrait of youth in Canada: Environment Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022025
Description:
This infographic highlights the environmental engagement of Canadian youth, defined as those aged 15 to 30 years old. It explores youth donations to environmental organizations, the satisfaction of youth with their local environment, the health benefits from living in walkable neighbourhoods and the use of sustainable transit. Data are drawn from a number of sources including the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2016 General Social Survey on Canadians at Work and Home, 2015 to 2016 Canadian Community Health Survey and the 2016 Census of Population.

Release date: 2022-04-07
9. Volunteering counts: Formal and informal contributions of Canadians in 2018 Archived
Articles and reports: 75-006-X202100100002
Description:
Using data from the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating (GSS GVP), this article presents information on the volunteer activities of Canadians, including volunteer rates and number of volunteer hours, the types of volunteering activities and the organizations benefiting from volunteerism.

Release date: 2021-04-23
10. Volunteering by Canadians in 2018 Archived
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021035
Description:
This infographic presents information about the volunteer activities of Canadians, including formal and informal volunteering. It includes volunteer rates and number of volunteer hours, as well as the type of organizations benefiting from volunteerism. It uses data from the 2018 General Social Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating.
Release date: 2021-04-23

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