Re: Canadian Bicycle Mechanic Workforce Survey 2026
Background and scope
Canadian Bicycle Industry Skills Coalition (CBISC) / Coalition canadienne des compétences de l’industrie du vélo (CCCIV) is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy and personal information gathered in this survey. This Survey Policy applies to the Canadian Bicycle Mechanic Workforce Survey (2026). The information collected in this survey will reside in the Sharepoint system of Cyclochrome, only accessible by the core team of CBISC/CCCIV.
Identifiable information
All identifiable responses to this survey will be kept strictly confidential. All information collected will be used solely for research and analysis purposes and will be reported only in aggregate form. Email is only required if you wish to stay informed about CBISC/CCCIV and/or you wish to participate in the raffle. If an email is entered, it will be stored separately from the survey data to preserve anonymity of responses.
Use of anonymized aggregate data
We may share anonymized aggregate data with others. For example, we may use any or all ideas and comments in anonymous aggregate form to produce a report, policy development, for advocacy work and engagement efforts. CBISC/CCCIV will not share anonymized aggregated data externally where the cohort/group of interest has fewer than 30 respondents. For respondent confidentiality purposes, CBISC/CCCIV will not publish aggregate data where the sample size is less than 5, or other number which could result in the disclosure of identifiable personal information.
All data is encrypted and with access only to authorized persons using robust authentication subject to IT security policies via Cyclochrome (based in Quebec). Their privacy policy can be viewed here: https://www.cyclochrome.com/en/privacy-policy/
What else do I need to know about participating in this survey?
Terms and conditions
You understand that when answering this survey the following terms and conditions apply:
Copyright
You agree that any answers or content that you submit grants us the non-exclusive irrevocable right to use that information in perpetuity. You permit us to display, copy, translate, publish, distribute, transmit, print and use this information without compensation.
Responsibility for accuracy and completeness of information
In agreeing to participate in a survey, you agree to using your best efforts to provide accurate and complete data relating to the topic at hand.
General
Your participation in a survey is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time should you choose to participate. You will not be penalized for withdrawing, however, CBISC/CCCIV may not be able to cancel or withdrawn survey data once that data has been included in an aggregate record.
Please provide only relevant and responsible responses.
Limitation of liability
In agreeing to participate in a survey, you and CBISC/CCCIV both agree that neither will be liable to the other for any indirect, special, punitive, consequential or incidental damages, including loss of profits.
What if I have questions or concerns?
You may address any questions or concerns relating to the Survey Policy or privacy practices of CBISC/CCCIV via the contact form: www.bicyclemechanics.ca/contact or directly at bicyclemechanics.ca@gmail.com