Portrait of Canadian Society - Impacts of Rising Prices

Respondent confirmation (RC) - Question identifier:RC_R01

The following questions are for #{NAME_OR_EMAIL}.

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_R05

When answering the following questions, please think of recent rising prices. There may be other factors influencing your concerns or decisions, such as COVID-19 restrictions, but your responses should focus on recent price increases.

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q05

Are rising prices affecting your ability to meet day-to-day expenses?

• 1: Yes, a lot
• 2: Yes, somewhat
• 3: No

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q10

Are you concerned with the impact that rising prices may have on your ability to meet day-to-day expenses over the next 6 months?

• 1: Yes, very concerned
• 2: Yes, somewhat concerned
• 3: No, not concerned

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q15

Thinking about yourself, family, friends, and people in your community, are you concerned about rising food prices?

• 1: Yes, very concerned
• 2: Yes, somewhat concerned
• 3: No, not concerned

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q20

Due to rising food prices, do you think you or other household members will have to obtain food or meals, at no cost to you, from a community organization over the next 6 months?

• 1: Yes, very likely
• 2: Yes, somewhat likely
• 3: No, not likely

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q25

Are you concerned with your ability to afford housing or rent because of rising housing prices?

• 1: Yes, very concerned
• 2: Yes, somewhat concerned
• 3: No, not concerned

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q27

Are you concerned with other people's ability to afford housing or rent because of rising housing costs?

• 1: Yes, very concerned
• 2: Yes, somewhat concerned
• 3: No, not concerned

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q30

Have rising housing prices or rents influenced decisions about whether to move from your current residence within the last 6 months?

• 1: I wanted to buy a home or move to a new rental, but did not because of rising prices
• 2: I purchased a home or moved to a new rental sooner than planned, or chose a more affordable option, because of rising prices (e.g., purchasing a house or moving to a new rental before prices potentially rise more, downsizing to a more affordable house or rental)
• 3: I moved within the last 6 months and would have done so regardless of rising prices
• 4: I did not consider moving within the last 6 months

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q35

Are you concerned with rising gasoline prices?

• 1: Yes, very concerned
• 2: Yes, somewhat concerned
• 3: No, not concerned
• 4: Not applicable — I do not purchase gasoline, and do not plan to do so in the next 6 months

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q40

In the past 6 months, in which area have you been most affected by rising prices?

• 1: Transportation (e.g., gasoline, vehicles, public transportation, ride sharing, taxis, flights)
• 2: Shelter (Include housing costs such as rent, utilities, repairs and renovations.)
• 3: Food (e.g., groceries, dining out, food delivery, take-out)
• 4: Recreation (e.g., travelling, sports equipment, movies, music, electronics, social activities)
• 5: Household operations (e.g., furniture, appliances, internet, phone, child care, financial services, pet care, clothing)
• 6: Education (Include tuition and school supplies.)

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q45

In the past 6 months, what have you started doing, or done more than before, to deal with rising prices?

• 1: Sought out sales and promotions (Include the use of price comparison applications or services.)
• 2: Purchased cheaper alternatives, brands or items
• 3: Delayed a purchase
• 4: Other changes in purchasing habits (e.g., purchasing meat less often, getting take-out food or delivery less often, spending less on recreation and leisure, repairing items instead of replacing them, buying used goods online, reducing overconsumption)
• 5: Used community services (e.g., food banks, thrift stores, community centres, school programs, faith-based organizations, community gardens)
• 6: None of the above

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q50

In the past 6 months, due to rising prices, did you have to borrow money to meet day-to-day expenses?

• 1: Yes, often
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q55

In the past 6 months, how have rising prices of day-to-day expenses affected your ability to save money?

• 1: I have had to draw on my savings to pay my expenses
• 2: I have not had to draw on my savings, but I am saving less each month
• 3: I am no longer able to save money each month
• 4: My savings have not been affected
• 5: My savings have increased
• 6: I do not usually save money

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q60

In the past 6 months, have you made any major non-essential purchases sooner than planned, because of expected shortages in supply or rising prices?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No, supply shortages or rising prices did not impact my decision making
• 3: No, I had not planned any major non-essential purchases

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q65

In the past 6 months, have you postponed any major non-essential purchases because of expected shortages in supply or rising prices?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No, supply shortages or rising prices did not impact my decision making
• 3: No, I had not planned any major non-essential purchases

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q70

Thinking about the amount of stress in your life related to financial issues, how would you describe most of your days?

• 1: Not at all stressful
• 2: Not very stressful
• 3: A bit stressful
• 4: Quite a bit stressful
• 5: Extremely stressful

Impacts of rising prices (IRP) - Question identifier:IRP_Q80

In the past 6 months, have rising prices influenced your decision to participate more in any of the following activities?

• 1: Donating money or goods to community services (e.g., food banks, furniture or clothing donation, community service organizations, shelters)
• 2: Giving money or goods to other individuals or households who are struggling financially
• 3: Participating in fundraisers that assist individuals or households who are struggling financially
• 4: Volunteering formally for a community organization focused on poverty or community assistance (e.g., shelters, social services, food delivery for seniors)
• 5: Volunteering informally to help other individuals or households who are struggling financially (e.g., food delivery to a family member)
• 6: Offering professional services at no charge to other individuals or households who are struggling financially
• 7: I have not been influenced by rising prices to increase my participation in the activities above

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_R01

Now a question about total household income.

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q01

What is your best estimate of your total household income by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the year ending December 31, 2021?

Rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = -99999999; Max = 99999999

Total personal income (TPI) - Question identifier:TPI_R01

Now a question about total personal income.

Total personal income (TPI) - Question identifier:TPI_Q01

What is your best estimate of your total personal income, before taxes and deductions, from all sources during the year ending December 31, 2021?

Rounded to the nearest CAN$

Min = -99999999; Max = 99999999