General Social Survey - Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2013

• Relationship to Selected Respondent (RSR)
• Formal Volunteering (FV)
• History of Volunteering (HV)
• Volunteer Specifics (VS)
• Volunteer Details (VD)
• Main Volunteer Activities (MV)
• Main Volunteer Sub–block (MVS)
• Reasons for Volunteering (RV)
• Internet Use by respondent in the past year (IUY)
• Volunteering in General (GV)
• Employer Support (ES)
• Employer Support – Volunteers (ESV)
• Employer Support – Non–volunteers (ESN)
• Skills Gained from Volunteering (SK)
• Reasons for Not Volunteering (more) (NV)
• Informal Volunteer Activities (IV)
• Financial Giving to Charitable Organizations (FG)
• Giving Specifics (GS)
• Decisions on Giving (DG)
• Reasons for Giving (RG)
• Reasons for Not Giving more (NG)
• Other Giving (OG)
• Civic engagement of respondent, types of groups, organizations or associations the respondent participated in the past 12 months (CER)
• Number of groups, organizations or associations the respondent participated in the past 12 months and involvement through the Internet (GRP)
• Organization Involvement in past 5 years (OIF)
• Education minimum block with concept (EDM)
• Education – School Attendance v.1 (ESC1)
• Education Highest Degree Block v.1 (EHG1)
• Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM)
• Labour Force Status (LMA2)
• Multiple Employment (ME)
• Class of Worker Introduction (CWI)
• Class of Worker (LMA3)
• Industry (LMA4)
• Occupation (LMA5)
• Usual Hours of Work (LMA6)
• Birthplace of Respondent Introduction (BPR1)
• Immigration extended block (BPR)
• Aboriginal Minimum (AMB)
• Health Minimum Block (HM)
• Subjective Well–being Minimum Block (SLM)
• Length of time respondent has lived in city or local community (LRC)
• Religion – Extended block (REE)
• Language of respondent (LNR)

Relationship to Selected Respondent (RSR)

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RSR_Q1

What is the relationship... of: ^SPECRESPNAME2 (^SPECRESPAGE2, [Male/Female]) to you?

1. [Husband/Wife]
2. Common–law partner
3. [Father/Mother]
4. [Son/Daughter] (birth, adopted or step)
5. [Brother/Sister]
6. Foster [father/mother]
7. Foster [son/daughter]
8. [Grandfather/Grandmother]
9. [Grandson/Granddaughter]
10. In–law
11. Other related – Specify
12. Unrelated – Specify
13. DK, RF

Formal Volunteering (FV)

FV_R020

Now, I’d like to ask you some questions about any activities that you did without pay on behalf of a group or an organization in the past 12 months.

FV_Q020

This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you do any:

canvassing?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q030

(This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you do any:)

fundraising?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q040

(This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you:)

sit as a member of a committee or board?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q050

(This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you do any:)

teaching, educating or mentoring?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q060

(This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you:)

organize, supervise or coordinate activities or events?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q070

In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization:

(This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.)

office work, bookkeeping, administrative duties, or library work?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q080

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.)

coach, referee or officiate?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q090

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.)

counsel or provide advice?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q100

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.)

provide health care or support including companionship?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q110

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.)

collect, serve or deliver food or other goods?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q120

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations.)

Did you do any: work associated with the maintenance, repair or building of facilities or grounds?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q130

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you do any:)

volunteer driving?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q140

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you:)

provide help through first aid, fire–fighting, or search and rescue?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q150

(In the past 12 months, did you do any of the following activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization. This includes any unpaid help you provided to schools, religious organizations, sports or community associations. Did you:)

engage in activities aimed at conservation or protection of the environment or wildlife?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FV_Q160

In the past 12 months, did you do any other unpaid activities on behalf of a group or an organization?

1. Yes – Specify
2. No
3. DK, RF

History of Volunteering (HV)

HV_Q010

Prior to 12 months ago, did you do any activities without pay on behalf of a group or an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

HV_Q020

How long ago?

1. 1 to less than 3 years ago
2. 3 to less than 5 years ago
3. 5 years ago or longer
4. DK, RF

Volunteer Specifics (VS)

VS_Q010

In the past 12 months, for how many groups or organizations did you do any unpaid activities?

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 20)

DK, RF

VS_Q020

In the past 12 months, how often did you do any unpaid activities?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times ( in the past 12 months )
5. Once or twice ( in the past 12 months )
6. DK, RF

VS_R030

Now, a few questions about [this organization/each of these organizations. Starting with the one to which you volunteered the most hours/3 of these organizations. Starting with the one to which you volunteered the most hours].

VS_Q050

In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on unpaid activities for all other organizations?

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 4,000)

DK, RF

Volunteer Details (VD)

VD_Q010

What is the name of [this/the next] organization?

(80 spaces)

DK, RF

VD_Q020

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

What does this organization do?

(80 spaces)

DK, RF

VD_Q030

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

What type of organization is this?

1. Charity or non–profit
2. Business
3. Government
4. Other
5. DK, RF

VD_Q040

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on unpaid activities for this organization?

1. Total for the past 12 months
2. Hours per month
3. Hours per week
4. Hours per day
5. DK, RF

VD_Q050

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

(In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on unpaid activities for this organization?)

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 4,000)

(DK, RF not allowed)

VD_Q060

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

(In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on unpaid activities for this organization?)

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 744)

(DK, RF not allowed)

VD_Q080

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

(In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on unpaid activities for this organization?)

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 168)

(DK, RF not allowed)

VD_Q100

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in VD_Q010/the name collected in VD_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

(In the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend on unpaid activities for this organization?)

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 24)

(DK, RF not allowed)

Main Volunteer Activities (MV)

MV_R020

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in piVD[1].VD_S010/the name collected in piVD[1].VD_Q010/the organization to which you volunteered the most hours]

I would now like to ask you some questions about the organization to which you volunteered the most hours.

MV_Q030

We seem to have a discrepancy. Which do you think is more accurate – the total hours reported for this organization or the sum of hours for these activities?

1. The total hours
2. The sum of hours for these activities
3. DK, RF

MV_Q040

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in piVD[1].VD_S010/the name collected in piVD[1].VD_Q010/the organization to which you volunteered the most hours]

People often volunteer for special events. In the past 12 months, did you spend any hours in addition to what you have already reported for this organization?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q050

How many extra hours?

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 500)

DK, RF

MV_Q060

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in piVD[1].VD_S010/the name collected in piVD[1].VD_Q010/the organization to which you volunteered the most hours]

Now some questions on how you first became a volunteer for this organization.

Did you approach the organization yourself?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q070

How did you find out about this opportunity?

1. By attending a meeting or activity (e.g., in the community, at work, school, or place of worship)
2. Through the Internet
3. Through a referral from an agency
4. Responded to an advertisement (e.g., poster, newspaper, TV or radio)
5. Word of mouth
6. Other – Specify
7. DK, RF

MV_Q080

Did someone ask you to volunteer?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q090

Who asked you?

1. A friend/relative outside the organization
2. Your boss or employer
3. Someone in the organization
4. Other
5. DK, RF

MV_Q100

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in piVD[1].VD_S010/the name collected in piVD[1].VD_Q010/the organization to which you volunteered the most hours]

Were you required to volunteer for this organization?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q110

By whom?

1. Your school
2. Your employer
3. The group or organization
4. Other
5. DK, RF

MV_Q120

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in piVD[1].VD_S010/the name collected in piVD[1].VD_Q010/the organization to which you volunteered the most hours]

How long have you been a volunteer for this organization?

1. Less than 1 year
2. 1 to less than 3 years
3. 3 to less than 5 years
4. 5 to less than 10 years
5. 10 years or more
6. DK, RF

MV_Q130

In the past 12 months, as a volunteer for this organization, did you:

receive any payment to cover out–of–pocket expenses?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q140

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer for this organization, did you:)

receive monetary compensation for any of your volunteer time, for example, an honorarium or allowance?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q150

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer for this organization, did you:)

receive a benefit, such as a free or discounted gym membership, event pass or meal?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

MV_Q160

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer for this organization, did you:)

receive formal recognition from this organization, such as a letter, certificate or invitation to a volunteer appreciation event?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Main Volunteer Sub–block (MVS)

MVS_Q020

Interviewer: Organization name: ^piDT_ORGMOST

On behalf of this organization, in the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend:

^piDT_ACTIVITYTEXT_E?

1. Total for the past 12 months
2. Hours per month
3. Hours per week
4. Hours per day
5. DK, RF

MVS_Q030

Interviewer: Organization name: ^piDT_ORGMOST

(On behalf of this organization, in the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend:

^piDT_ACTIVITYTEXT_E?)

(MIN: 0)

(MAX: 4,000)

(DK, RF not allowed)

MVS_Q040

Interviewer: Organization name: ^piDT_ORGMOST

(On behalf of this organization, in the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend:

^piDT_ACTIVITYTEXT_E?)

(MIN: 0)

(MAX: 744)

(DK, RF not allowed)

MVS_Q060

Interviewer: Organization name: ^piDT_ORGMOST

(On behalf of this organization, in the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend:

^piDTACTIVITYTEXT_E?)

(MIN: 0)

(MAX: 168)

(DK, RF not allowed)

MVS_Q080

Interviewer: Organization name: ^piDT_ORGMOST

(On behalf of this organization, in the past 12 months, how many hours did you spend:

^piDT_ACTIVITYTEXT_E?)

(MIN: 0)

(MAX: 24)

(DK, RF not allowed)

Reasons for Volunteering (RV)

RV_Q020

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:

You or someone you know has been personally affected by the cause supported by this group or organization.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q025

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

Because a family member volunteers.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q030

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

Because your friends volunteer.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q040

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To network with or meet people.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q050

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To improve your job opportunities.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q060

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:

To fulfill religious obligations or other beliefs.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q070

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To explore your own strengths.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q080

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To make a contribution to the community.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q090

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To use your skills and experiences.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q100

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To support a political, environmental or social cause.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RV_Q110

Interviewer: Organization name: ^DT_ORGMOST

(Thinking about the reasons why you volunteered in the past 12 months on behalf of this organization, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To improve your sense of well–being or health.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Internet Use by respondent in the past year (IUY)

IUY_Q01

In the past 12 months, did you use the Internet?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Volunteering in General (GV)

GV_R020

Now a few questions about volunteering in general.

GV_Q020

In the past 12 months, have you done any unpaid activities on behalf of a group or an organization:

with members of your immediate family?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

GV_Q030

(In the past 12 months, have you done any unpaid activities on behalf of a group or an organization:)

with others, such as friends, neighbours or colleagues?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

GV_Q040

In the past 12 months, did you use the Internet to do any unpaid activities on behalf of a group or an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

GV_Q050

(In the past 12 months,) did you use the Internet to search for volunteer opportunities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Employer Support (ES)

ES_R010

The next set of questions deal with employer support for volunteer activities.

ES_Q010

In the past 12 months, have you worked at a job or business for pay?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ES_Q020

In the past 12 months, were you self–employed?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ES_Q030

Did your employer have a program or policy to encourage you to volunteer?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Employer Support – Volunteers (ESV)

ESV_Q040

As part of this program or policy, did the employer give a monetary donation to the organization for the number of hours volunteered?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESV_Q050

Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer give you:

use of facilities or equipment for your volunteer activities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESV_Q060

(Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer give you:)

paid time off or time to spend volunteering while on the job?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESV_Q070

(Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer give you:)

approval to change work hours or reduce work activities to volunteer?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESV_Q080

(Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer give you:)

recognition or a letter of thanks for your volunteer activities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESV_Q090

In the past 12 months, did you receive any other formal support from your employer for your volunteer activities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESV_Q100

What other type of formal support?

1. 11 Donated prizes, gift certificates, food, etc.
2. 12 Donated t–shirts, company goods, etc.
3. 13 Donated financially to the organization
4. 14 Provided transportation
5. 15 Sponsored an event, paid entry fee, membership fee, etc.
6. 16 Other – Specify
7. DK, RF

Employer Support – Non–volunteers (ESN)

ESN_Q050

Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer provide:

use of facilities or equipment for volunteer activities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESN_Q060

(Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer provide:)

paid time off or time to spend volunteering while on the job?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESN_Q070

(Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer give:)

approval to change work hours or reduce work activities to volunteer?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESN_Q080

(Please tell me about any formal support provided by your employer in the past 12 months. Did your employer provide:)

recognition or a letter of thanks for volunteer activities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESN_Q090

In the past 12 months, was any other formal support available from your employer for volunteer activities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ESN_Q100

What other type of formal support?

1. 11 Donated prizes, gift certificates, food, etc.
2. 12 Donated t–shirts, company goods, etc.
3. 13 Donated financially to the organization
4. 14 Provided transportation
5. 15 Sponsored an event, paid entry fee, membership fee, etc.
6. 16 Other – Specify
7. DK, RF

Skills Gained from Volunteering (SK)

SK_Q010

In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:

fundraising skills?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q020

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:)

technical or office skills such as first aid, coaching techniques, computer or bookkeeping?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q030

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:)

organizational or managerial skills such as how to organize people or money, to be a leader, to plan or to run an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q040

In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:

increased knowledge of such subjects as health, women’s or political issues, criminal justice or the environment?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q050

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:)

communication skills such as public speaking, writing, public relations or conducting meetings?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q060

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:)

interpersonal skills such as understanding people, motivating people, or handling difficult situations with confidence, compassion or patience?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q070

(In the past 12 months, as a volunteer, have you acquired any of the following skills:)

some other skill or knowledge?

1. Yes – Specify
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q080

Do you think that your volunteer activities ever helped you to get a job or start a business?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

SK_Q090

Do you think your volunteer activities have helped your chances of success in your paid job or business?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Reasons for Not Volunteering (more) (NV)

NV_R020

There are many factors that may influence one’s decision or ability to [volunteer more/volunteer] on behalf of a group or an organization.

NV_Q020

Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.

You gave enough time already [prior to the past 12 months].

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q030

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

You were dissatisfied with a previous volunteering experience.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q040

Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.

Because no one asked you.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q050

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

You did not know how to get [more] involved.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q060

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

You had health problems or you were physically unable.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q070

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

You did not have the time.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q080

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

The financial cost of volunteering.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q090

Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.

You were unable to make a long–term commitment.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q100

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

You preferred to give money instead of time.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NV_Q110

(Please tell me whether any of the following statements are reasons why you did not [volunteer more/volunteer] in the past 12 months.)

You had no interest.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Informal Volunteer Activities (IV)

IV_R020

Now some questions about helping people on your own, not on behalf of an organization. Include all friends, neighbours, and relatives. Exclude help given to anyone living in your household.

IV_Q020

In the past 12 months, did you help anyone with work at their home such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, maintenance, painting, shovelling snow, or car repairs?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

IV_Q030

How often did you do this?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times (in the past 12 months)
5. Once or twice (in the past 12 months)
6. DK, RF

IV_Q040

(In the past 12 months,)

did you help anyone by doing any shopping, or by driving someone to the store or to an appointment?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

IV_Q050

How often (did you do this)?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times (in the past 12 months)
5. Once or twice (in the past 12 months)
6. DK, RF

IV_Q060

(In the past 12 months,)

did you help anyone with paperwork tasks such as writing letters, doing taxes, filling out forms, banking, paying bills or finding information?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

IV_Q070

How often (did you do this)?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times (in the past 12 months)
5. Once or twice (in the past 12 months)
6. DK, RF

IV_Q080

(In the past 12 months,)

did you provide anyone with health–related or personal care, such as emotional support, counselling, providing advice, visiting the elderly, unpaid babysitting?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

IV_Q090

How often (did you do this)?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times (in the past 12 months)
5. Once or twice (in the past 12 months)
6. DK, RF

IV_Q100

(In the past 12 months,)

did you help anyone with unpaid teaching, coaching, tutoring, or assisting with reading?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

IV_Q110

How often (did you do this)?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times (in the past 12 months)
5. Once or twice (in the past 12 months)
6. DK, RF

IV_Q120

(In the past 12 months,)

did you help anyone in any other way – not on behalf of an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

IV_Q130

How often (did you do this)?

1. Daily or almost daily
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 or 4 times (in the past 12 months)
5. Once or twice (in the past 12 months)
6. DK, RF

Financial Giving to Charitable Organizations (FG)

FG_R010

The next set of questions deal with financial donations that you may have made to a charitable or non–profit organization. Exclude donations such as food, clothing and household goods.

FG_R030

This includes any financial donations that you made personally or jointly with your [spouse/partner].

FG_Q030

In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:

by responding to a request through the mail?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q040

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

by responding to a telephone request? Do not include any donations already mentioned.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q050

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

by responding to a television or radio request, or a telethon? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q060

In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:

online? Do not include any donations you have already mentioned.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q070

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

by approaching a charitable or non–profit organization on your own? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q080

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

by paying to attend a charity event? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q090

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

by donating in the name of someone who has passed away, or ’in memoriam’? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q100

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

when asked by someone at work? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
4. DK, RF

FG_Q110

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

when asked by someone doing door–to–door canvassing? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q120

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

when asked by someone canvassing for a charitable organization at a shopping centre or on the street? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q130

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

through a collection at a church, synagogue, mosque or other place of worship? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q140

(In the past 12 months, did you make a charitable donation:)

by sponsoring someone in an event such as a walk–a–thon? (Do not include any donations already mentioned.)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

FG_Q170

In the past 12 months, were there any other methods in which you gave money to a charitable or non–profit organization? Do not include any donations already mentioned.

Interviewer: Exclude all non–financial donations such as food, clothing or household goods.

1. Yes – Specify
2. No
3. DK, RF

Giving Specifics (GS)

GS_Q010

What is the name of the organization (to which you made a donation in response to this method of solicitation)?

(80 spaces)

DK, RF

GS_Q020

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in GS_Q010/the name collected in GS_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

What does this organization do?

(80 spaces)

DK, RF

GS_Q030

Interviewer: Organization name: [the name collected in GS_Q010/the name collected in GS_S010/Respondent did not provide an organization name]

What was the amount of the donation to this organization?

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 60,000)

DK, RF

GS_Q040

Was this donation made by you personally or jointly with your [spouse/partner]?

1. Personally
2. Jointly
3. DK, RF

GS_Q050

What was the payment method?

1. Cash or cheque
2. Debit card
3. Credit card
4. Payroll deduction
5. Authorized account deduction
6. By mobile device after text messaging
7. PayPal
8. Other method
9. DK, RF

GS_Q060

Was this done over the Internet?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

GS_Q070

In the past 12 months, did you make any other donations:

^DT_METHOD_E

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

GS_Q080

What was the amount of all other donations that you made:

^DT_METHOD_E

(MIN: 1)

(MAX: 60,000)

DK, RF

Decisions on Giving (DG)

DG_Q005

Will you or someone else in your household be claiming an income tax credit for the charitable donations made in the past 12 months?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

DG_Q030

Do you decide in advance the total amount of money you will donate to charitable organizations annually?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

DG_Q040

For the larger donations, do you decide in advance to which organizations you will give or do you make decisions in response to someone asking you?

1. Decide in advance
2. Respond to someone asking
3. Both
4. Not applicable
5. DK, RF

DG_Q050

Which of the following statements best describes your pattern of giving to charitable or non–profit organizations?

1. I always donate to the same organizations
2. I vary the organizations to which I donate
3. Both
4. DK, RF

DG_Q060

When considering donating to a charity that you have not donated to in the past, do you search for information on that charity before giving?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Not applicable
4. DK, RF

DG_Q070

How do you search for this information?

1. 11 Read printed material from the charity (eg., a brochure, annual report or financial information)
2. 12 Contact the charity (eg., by phone, in person) or visit the charity’s website
3. 13 Look up the charity on the CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) website
4. 14 Ask someone (eg., family, friends or colleagues)
5. 15 Other – Specify
6. DK, RF

DG_Q080

Do you know how to verify if an organization is a registered charity?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

DG_Q090

Are you aware of any organizations that monitor how charities use their donations in Canada?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

DG_Q100

Could you provide the name or an example of these organizations?

1. 11 CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) or the Charities Directorate
2. 12 Federal government (except CRA or Charities Directorate)
3. 13 Provincial or Territorial government
4. 14 Other – Specify
5. 15 No
6. DK, RF

Reasons for Giving (RG)

RG_Q010

People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:

You or someone you know has been personally affected by the cause the organization supports.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RG_Q020

(People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

The government will give you a credit on your income taxes.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RG_Q030

(People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To fulfill religious obligations or other beliefs.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RG_Q040

(People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

To help a cause in which you personally believed.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RG_Q050

(People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

You felt compassion towards people in need.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RG_Q060

(People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

You wanted to make a contribution to the community.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

RG_Q070

(People make financial donations to charitable or non–profit organizations for a number of reasons. In the past 12 months, please tell me whether the following reasons were important to you:)

A family member, friend, neighbour or colleague requested that you make a donation.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Reasons for Not Giving more (NG)

NG_R020

There are also many factors that limit the amount of money people can or wish to donate.

NG_Q020

Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:

You were happy with what you already gave.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q030

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

You could not afford to give a larger donation.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q040

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

Because no one asked you.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q050

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

You did not know where to make a contribution.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q060

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

It was hard to find a cause worth supporting.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q070

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

You gave time instead of money.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q080

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

You felt that you already gave enough money directly to people on your own, instead of through an organization.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q090

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

You felt that the tax credit for donations was not enough incentive to give more.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q110

(Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:)

You did not think the money would be used efficiently or effectively.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q120

Was this because the organization was:

1. 11 spending too much money on fundraising efforts
2. 12 not having an impact on the cause or community they were trying to help
3. 13 not able to explain to you where or how your donation would be spent
4. 14 some other reason
5. DK, RF

NG_Q130

Thinking about the past 12 months, please tell me if any of the following statements are reasons that you did not donate more:

You did not like the way in which requests were made for donations.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

NG_Q140

What did you not like about the way requests were made?

1. 11 The time of day requests were made
2. 12 The number of requests
3. 13 The tone in which requests were made (e.g., rude or demanding)
4. 14 Multiple requests from one organization
5. 15 Other – Specify
6. DK, RF

NG_Q150

Now, please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:

There seem to be so many organizations seeking donations for one cause or another, sometimes I don’t feel like giving to any organization.

1. Agree
2. Disagree
3. DK, RF

NG_Q160

(Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:)

You are concerned about charity fraud or scams.

1. Agree
2. Disagree
3. DK, RF

Other Giving (OG)

OG_R010

Now some questions about other ways of making charitable contributions.

OG_Q010

In the past 12 months, did you give any food to a charitable or non–profit organization such as a food bank?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

OG_Q020

(In the past 12 months,)

did you give any clothing, toys or household goods to a charitable or non–profit organization (such as Neighbourhood Services, the Salvation Army or St. Vincent de Paul)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

OG_Q030

Have you included a donation to a charitable or non–profit organization through a bequest in your current will or through another financial planning instrument, such as an insurance product?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Civic engagement of respondent, types of groups, organizations or associations the respondent participated in the past 12 months (CER)

CER_R110

The next questions are about the types of groups, organizations or associations to which you may belong. These could be formally organized groups or just groups of people who get together regularly to do an activity or talk about things.

CER_Q110

In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:

a union or professional association?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q120

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a political party or group?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q140

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a sports or recreational organization (such as a hockey league, health club, or golf club)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q150

In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:

a cultural, educational or hobby organization (such as a theatre group, book club or bridge club)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q160

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a religious–affiliated group (such as a church youth group or choir)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q170

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a school group, neighbourhood, civic or community association (such as PTA, alumni, block parents or neighbourhood watch)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q180

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a service club (such as Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus or the Legion)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q190

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a seniors’ group (such as a seniors’ club, recreational association or resource centre)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q200

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

a youth organization (such as Scouts, Guides, Big Brothers Big Sisters or YMCA/YWCA)?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q210

(In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in:)

an immigrant or ethnic association or club?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

CER_Q230

In the past 12 months, were you a member or participant in any other type of organization that has not been mentioned?

1. Yes – Specify
2. No
3. DK, RF

Number of groups, organizations or associations the respondent participated in the past 12 months and involvement through the Internet (GRP)

GRP_Q10

Of all the types of groups, organizations or associations we talked about, how many were you a member or participant in the past 12 months?

(MIN: 1; Warning Value: 1)

(MAX: 95; Warning Value: 25)

DK, RF

GRP_Q20

How many of these ^GRP_Q10 groups are you active in through the Internet?

(MIN: 0; Warning Value: 0)

(MAX: 95; Warning Value: 25)

DK, RF

GRP_Q25

Are you active in this group through the Internet?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

GRP_Q30

How do you use the Internet to participate in [this group/these groups]?

1. 11 Sharing knowledge and information
2. 12 Support or advice
3. 13 Organizing, scheduling or co–ordinating activities or events
4. 14 Office work or administrative duties
5. 15 Email, blogs, forums or social networks
6. 16 Other – Specify
7. DK, RF

GRP_Q40

[Including participation both on and off the Internet, how/How] often did you participate in group activities and meetings? [Do not include any of your volunteer activities./Not display]

1. At least once a week
2. A few times a month
3. Once a month
4. Once or twice a year
5. Not in the past year
6. DK, RF

Organization Involvement in past 5 years (OIF)

OIF_Q10

Over the past five years, would you say that your involvement in organizations has ...?

1. Increased
2. Decreased
3. Stayed the same
4. DK, RF

Education minimum block with concept (EDM)

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EDM_Q01

What type of educational institution [are you attending/did you attend]?

1. Elementary, junior high school or high school
2. Trade school, college, CEGEP or other non–university institution
3. University
4. DK, RF

EDM_Q02

[Are you enrolled/Were you enrolled] as... ?

1. A full–time student
2. A part–time student
3. Both full–time and part–time student
4. DK, RF

Education – School Attendance v.1 (ESC1)

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ESC1_Q01

Are you currently attending school, college, CEGEP or university?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Education Highest Degree Block v.1 (EHG1)

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EHG1_Q01

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

1. Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
2. High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
3. Trade certificate or diploma
4. College, CEGEP or other non–university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
5. University certificate or diploma below the bachelor’s level
6. Bachelor’s degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
7. University certificate, diploma, degree above the bachelor’s level
8. DK, RF

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM)

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LMAM_Q01

Many of the following questions concern your activities last week. By last week, I mean the week beginning on ^REFBEGE, and ending ^REFENDE.

Last week, did you work at a job or business? (regardless of the number of hours)

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LMAM_Q02

Last week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LMAM_Q03

What was the main reason you were absent from work last week?

1. Own illness or disability
2. Caring for own children
3. Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
4. Maternity or parental leave
5. Other personal or family responsibilities
6. Vacation
7. Labour dispute (strike or lockout) (Employees only)
8. Temporary layoff due to business conditions (Employees only)
9. Seasonal layoff (Employees only)
10. Casual job, no work available (Employees only)
11. Work schedule (e.g., shift work) (Employees only)
12. Self–employed, no work available (Self–employed only)
13. Seasonal business (Excluding employees)
14. Other – Specify
15. DK, RF

Labour Force Status (LMA2)

LMA2_Q04

In the 4 weeks ending ^REFENDE, did you do anything to find work?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LMA2_Q05

Last week, did you have a job to start at a definite date in the future?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LMA2_Q06

Will you start that job before or after ^NMBEGE?

1. Before the date above
2. On or after the date above
3. DK, RF

LMA2_Q07

Did you want a job with more or less than 30 hours per week?

1. 30 or more hours per week
2. Less than 30 hours per week
3. DK, RF

LMA2_Q08

Could you have worked last week [if you had been recalled/if a suitable job had been offered]?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LMA2_Q09

What was the main reason you were not available to work last week?

1. Own illness or disability
2. Caring for own children
3. Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
4. Other personal or family responsibilities
5. Going to school
6. Vacation
7. Already has a job
8. Other – Specify
9. DK, RF

Multiple Employment (ME)

ME_Q01

Did you have more than one job or business last week?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

ME_Q02

Was this a result of changing employers?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

Class of Worker Introduction (CWI)

CWI_R01

I am now going to ask some questions about [your new job or business/the job or business at which you usually work the most hours].

Class of Worker (LMA3)

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LMA3_Q10

Were you an employee or self–employed?

1. Employee
2. Self–employed
3. Working in a family business without pay
4. DK, RF

Industry (LMA4)

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LMA4_Q11

What was the name of your business?

(50 spaces)

DK, RF

LMA4_Q12

For whom did you work?

(50 spaces)

DK, RF

LMA4_Q13

What kind of business, industry or service was this?

(50 spaces)

DK, RF

Occupation (LMA5)

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LMA5_Q14

What was your work or occupation?

(50 spaces)

DK, RF

LMA5_Q15

In this work, what were your main activities?

(50 spaces)

DK, RF

Usual Hours of Work (LMA6)

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LMA6_Q16

[Excluding overtime, on average, how many paid hours do you usually work per week?/On average, how many hours do you usually work per week?]

(MIN: 0)

(MAX: 168)

DK, RF

Birthplace of Respondent Introduction (BPR1)

BPR1_R01

Now, I’d like to ask you a few general questions.

Immigration extended block (BPR)

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BPR_Q02

In which province or territory were you born?

1. Newfoundland and Labrador
2. Prince Edward Island
3. Nova Scotia
4. New Brunswick
5. Quebec
6. Ontario
7. Manitoba
8. Saskatchewan
9. Alberta
10. British Columbia
11. Yukon
12. Northwest Territories
13. Nunavut
14. DK, RF

BPR_Q04

In which province or territory was your mother born?

1. Newfoundland and Labrador
2. Prince Edward Island
3. Nova Scotia
4. New Brunswick
5. Quebec
6. Ontario
7. Manitoba
8. Saskatchewan
9. Alberta
10. British Columbia
11. Yukon
12. Northwest Territories
13. Nunavut
14. DK, RF

BPR_Q10

In which province or territory was your father born?

1. Newfoundland and Labrador
2. Prince Edward Island
3. Nova Scotia
4. New Brunswick
5. Quebec
6. Ontario
7. Manitoba
8. Saskatchewan
9. Alberta
10. British Columbia
11. Yukon
12. Northwest Territories
13. Nunavut
14. DK, RF

BPR_Q15

In what year did you first come to Canada to live?

(MIN: 1,871)

(MAX: 2,013)

DK, RF

BPR_Q16

Are you now, or have you ever been a landed immigrant

in Canada?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

BPR_Q17

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant in Canada?

(MIN: 1,871)

(MAX: 2,013)

DK, RF

BPR_Q19

Is that by birth or by naturalization?

1. By birth
2. By naturalization
3. DK, RF

Aboriginal Minimum (AMB)

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AMB_Q01

Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)? First Nations includes Status and Non–Status Indians.

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

AMB_Q02

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

1. First Nations (North American Indian)
2. Métis
3. Inuk (Inuit)
4. DK, RF

Health Minimum Block (HM)

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HM_R01

The next question is about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well–being.

HM_Q01

In general, would you say your health is... ?

1. Excellent
2. Very good
3. Good
4. Fair
5. Poor
6. DK, RF

Subjective Well–being Minimum Block (SLM)

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SLM_Q01

Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?

0 Very dissatisfied

1 I

2 I

3 I

4 I

5 I

6 I

7 I

8 I

9 V

10 Very satisfied

(MIN: 0)

(MAX: 10)

DK, RF

Length of time respondent has lived in city or local community (LRC)

LRC_Q20

How long have you lived in this city or local community?

1. Less than 6 months
2. 6 months to less than 1 year
3. 1 year to less than 3 years
4. 3 years to less than 5 years
5. 5 years to less than 10 years
6. 10 years and over
7. DK, RF

Religion – Extended block (REE)

Harmonized content

REE_Q01

What is your religion?

Specify one denomination or religion only, even if you are not currently a practicing member of that group.

1. Search
2. Other – Specify
3. DK, RF

REE_Q02

Not counting events such as weddings or funerals, during the past 12 months, how often did you participate in religious activities or attend religious services or meetings?

1. At least once a week
2. At least once a month
3. At least 3 times a year
4. Once or twice a year
5. Not at all
6. DK, RF

REE_Q03

In the past 12 months, how often did you engage in religious or spiritual activities on your own, including prayer, meditation and other forms of worship taking place at home or in any other location?

1. At least once a day
2. At least once a week
3. At least once a month
4. At least 3 times a year
5. Once or twice a year
6. Not at all
7. DK, RF

Language of respondent (LNR)

LNR_Q025

Of English or French, which language(s) do you speak well enough to conduct a conversation? Is it... ?

1. English only
2. French only
3. Both English and French
4. Neither English nor French
5. DK, RF

LNR_Q100

What language did you first speak in childhood?

1. 11 English
2. 12 French
3. 13 Italian
4. 14 Chinese
5. 15 German
6. 16 Portuguese
7. 17 Polish
8. 18 Ukrainian
9. 19 Spanish
10. 20 Vietnamese
11. 21 Greek
12. 22 Punjabi
13. 23 Arabic
14. 24 Tagalog (Filipino)
15. 25 Hungarian
16. 26 Other – Specify
17. DK, RF

LNR_Q111

Do you still understand English?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q112

Do you still understand French?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q113

Do you still understand Italian?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q114

Do you still understand Chinese?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q115

Do you still understand German?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q116

Do you still understand Portuguese?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q117

Do you still understand Polish?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q118

Do you still understand Ukrainian?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q119

Do you still understand Spanish?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q120

Do you still understand Vietnamese?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q121

Do you still understand Greek?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q122

Do you still understand Punjabi?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q123

Do you still understand Arabic?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q124

Do you still understand Tagalog?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q125

Do you still understand Hungarian?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q126

Do you still understand ^LNRS100?

1. Yes
2. No
3. DK, RF

LNR_Q155

What language do you speak most often at home?

1. 11 English
2. 12 French
3. 13 Italian
4. 14 Chinese
5. 15 German
6. 16 Portuguese
7. 17 Polish
8. 18 Ukrainian
9. 19 Spanish
10. 20 Vietnamese
11. 21 Greek
12. 22 Punjabi
13. 23 Arabic
14. 24 Tagalog (Filipino)
15. 25 Hungarian
16. 26 Other – Specify
17. DK, RF