Longitudinal and International Study of Adults (LISA) - excluding question flow - 2020 (Wave 5) (LISA)

Introduction (INTR) - Question identifier:INTR_R01

Hello. My name is... and I work for Statistics Canada. I am here conducting the Longitudinal and International Study of Adults, which collects information from people across Canada about their jobs, education, health and family. The study is also interested in how changes in these areas have affected your life, and we hope to contact you again every two years to update your information. All the information you provide will be combined for the purposes of statistical analysis.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Though participation in this survey is voluntary, we would appreciate your cooperation as it will make the data more accurate and meaningful. Your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept confidential.

^RESPNAME
New to Survey: [Yes/No]
Previous Interview date: [2018]
LISA Outcome: [N/A/Completed/Refused/Other non response]

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Language of Preference (LANG) - Question identifier:LANG_Q01

Would you prefer that I speak in English or in French?

• 1: English
• 2: French
• 3: Other

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_R05

I would now like to ask you some questions about your education.

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Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q05

Are you currently enrolled in a program of study? By program of study we mean a series of courses taken towards a diploma, certificate, degree or license, which normally takes more than 3 months to complete.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q10

What level of education are you currently studying for?

Show card # 2 to respondent.
In the case of a foreign qualification, ask the respondent to indicate the level using the Canadian equivalent.
If the respondent is enrolled in more than one program, refer to the most recent program. If the programs are taken at the same time, refer to the highest level.

• 01: Grade 6
• 02: Less than high school diploma
• 03: High school diploma or equivalent
• 04: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 05: Apprenticeship certificate
• 06: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 07: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 08: University transfer program
• 09: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 10: Bachelor's degree
• 11: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 12: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 13: Master's
• 14: Ph.D.
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q16

What type of CEGEP diploma or certificate are you currently studying for? Is it...?

Please read categories to respondent.
A pre-university college diploma usually takes 2 years to complete, if done full-time.
A technical or career college diploma usually takes 3 years to complete, if done full-time.

• 1: A pre-university college diploma
• 2: A technical or career college diploma
• 3: An Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.C.S.)
• 4: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q20

What is the normal length of time required to complete this certificate or diploma when taken full-time?

Please read categories to respondent.

• 1: Less than 3 months
• 2: 3 months to less than 12 months
• 3: One year
• 4: Greater than one year but less than two years
• 5: Two years
• 6: Greater than two years but less than three years
• 7: Three years or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q25

What is the field of study or specialization of this program of study? If there is more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

Show card # 3 to respondent.
If there was more than one field of study associated with the one qualification, this refers to the most important.
If there was more than one qualification at this level, this refers to the most recent.

• 01: General programs
• 02: Teacher training and education science
• 03: Humanities, languages and arts
• 04: Social sciences, business and law
• 05: Science, mathematics and computing
• 06: Engineering, manufacturing and construction
• 07: Agriculture and veterinary
• 08: Health and welfare
• 09: Services
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q75

Were the main reasons for choosing to study in this program job-related?

'Job related' does not necessarily refer to one specific job, but could also refer to improving employment chances in general.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q80

Did an employer or prospective employer pay for tuition or registration, exam fees, expenses for books or other costs associated with this program of study? Would that be...

1. Read categories to respondent.
2. Other costs include travel and accommodation.
3. If self-employed paid for his/her own expenses, code 'yes, totally' or 'yes, partly'.

• 1: Yes, totally
• 2: Yes, partly
• 3: There were no such costs
• 4: No employer or prospective employer at that time
• 5: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q05

Did you attend a school, college or university since January ^DT_SPYRE? Only include attendance in programs taken to obtain a certificate, diploma or degree from a recognized institution and which normally takes more than 3 months to complete.

Only include attendance as an enrolled student, for course credit. Do not include instances where the respondent was not enrolled in the course for credit, such as being an observer or teacher, or singular courses taken to upgrade or update work skills.

Attendance also includes participating in distance education.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q10

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, during which months did you attend a school, college or university? [Please include the current month.]

Show card #4 to respondent. Mark all months and years that respondent attended school.

• 01: January ^DT_SPYRE
• 02: February ^DT_SPYRE
• 03: March ^DT_SPYRE
• 04: April ^DT_SPYRE
• 05: May ^DT_SPYRE
• 06: June ^DT_SPYRE
• 07: July ^DT_SPYRE
• 08: August ^DT_SPYRE
• 09: September ^DT_SPYRE
• 10: October ^DT_SPYRE
• 11: November ^DT_SPYRE
• 12: December ^DT_SPYRE
• 13: January ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 14: February ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 15: March ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 16: April ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 17: May ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 18: June ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 19: July ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 20: August ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 21: September ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 22: October ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 23: November ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 24: December ^(DT_SPYRE + 1)
• 25: January ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 26: February ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 27: March ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 28: April ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 29: May ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 30: June ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 31: July ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 32: August ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 33: September ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 34: October ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 35: November ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 36: December ^(DT_SPYRE + 2)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q15

Were you considered a full-time or a part-time student?

• 1: A full-time student
• 2: A part-time student
• 3: Both full-time and part-time student
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q20

What level of education were you studying for? Please refer to the following card and report all levels of education you were studying for since January ^DT_SPYRE.

Show card #5 to respondent. Mark all that apply.
Please pay attention to students who started a program of study part-way through the reference period that would have required a lower level to enter into (i.e., needing to graduate from high school in order to begin college or university). Ensure they are reporting all levels they studied for.

• 01: Grade 6
• 02: Less than high school diploma
• 03: High school diploma or equivalent
• 04: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 05: Apprenticeship certificate
• 06: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 07: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 08: University transfer program
• 09: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 10: Bachelor's degree
• 11: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 12: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 13: Master's
• 14: Ph.D.
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Degree Completed During the Reference Period (EDDC) - Question identifier:EDDC_Q05

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, did you complete any of the degrees, diplomas or certificates listed on this card?

Show card #6 to the respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01: High school diploma or equivalent
• 02: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 03: Apprenticeship certificate
• 04: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 05: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 06: University transfer program
• 07: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 08: Bachelor's degree
• 09: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 10: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 11: Master's
• 12: Ph.D.
• 13: No degree, diploma or certificate obtained
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_R01

I would now like to ask you some questions about the [high school diploma or equivalent/trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree] that you completed since January ^DT_SPYRE.

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Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q05

Was the high school or secondary school diploma you received a vocational diploma such as: an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or an attestation of vocational specialisation?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q10

When did you graduate from high school?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)
This also includes the high school equivalency diploma.
Dates are essential. You must probe using seasons, special events, etc. to determine a year and a month.
Respondent's best estimate is acceptable.

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_N11

(When did you graduate from high school?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)
Dates are essential. You must probe using seasons, special events, etc. to determine a year and a month.
Respondent's best estimate is acceptable.

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q15

What type of CEGEP diploma or certificate did you obtain? Was it...?

Please read categories to respondent.
If the respondent completed more than one qualification at this level, refer to the most recent. If the diplomas were obtained at the same time, refer to the highest level.
A pre-university college diploma usually takes 2 years to complete, if done full-time.
A technical or career college diploma usually takes 3 years to complete, if done full-time.

• 1: A pre-university college diploma
• 2: A technical or career college diploma
• 3: An Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.C.S.)
• 4: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q20

What is the normal length of time required to complete this certificate or diploma when taken full-time?

Please read categories to respondent.
If the respondent completed more than one qualification at this level, refer to the most recent.
If the diplomas were obtained at the same time, refer to the highest level.

• 1: Less than 3 months
• 2: 3 months to less than 12 months
• 3: One year
• 4: Greater than one year but less than two years
• 5: Two years
• 6: Greater than two years but less than three years
• 7: Three years or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q25

When did you complete your [high school diploma or equivalent/trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree]?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)
If the respondent completed more than one qualification at this level, refer to the most recent. If the diplomas were obtained at the same time, refer to the highest level.
Dates are essential. You must probe using seasons, special events, etc. to determine a year and a month.
Respondent's best estimate is acceptable.

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_N26

(When did you complete your [high school diploma or equivalent/trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree]?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)
If the respondent completed more than one qualification at this level, refer to the most recent. If the diplomas were obtained at the same time, refer to the highest level.
Dates are essential. You must probe using seasons, special events, etc. to determine a year and a month.
Respondent's best estimate is acceptable.

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q30

What is the name of the institution where you completed this program? Include the campus name if there is one.

Long Answer Length = 250

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q35

Which of the following categories would best represent the field of study of your [high school diploma or equivalent/trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree]? If there was more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

Show card #7 to the respondent.
If there was more than one field of study at this level, ask the respondent to select the most important one.
If the respondent completed more than one qualification at this level, refer to the most recent. If the diplomas were obtained at the same time, refer to the highest level.

• 01: General programs
• 02: Teacher training and education science
• 03: Humanities, languages and arts
• 04: Social sciences, business and law
• 05: Science, mathematics and computing
• 06: Engineering, manufacturing and construction
• 07: Agriculture and veterinary
• 08: Health and welfare
• 09: Services
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q40

More specifically, what was the main field of study or specialization?

Long Answer Length = 250

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q45

Did you obtain this education in Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q50

In what country did you attain this level of education?

In the case of "Other" country, please specify the current name of the country.

• 01: China (People's Republic of)
• 02: Germany
• 03: Hong Kong
• 04: India
• 05: Italy
• 06: Jamaica
• 07: Philippines
• 08: United Kingdom (e.g., England, Scotland, Wales, North Ireland)
• 09: United States
• 10: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q55

What country was that?

Long Answer Length = 80

Specify.

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q75

Were the main reasons for choosing to study in this program job-related?

'Job related' does not necessarily refer to one specific job, but could also refer to improving employment chances in general.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q80

Did an employer or prospective employer pay for tuition or registration, exam fees, expenses for books or other costs associated with this program of study? Would that be...

1. Read categories to respondent.
2. Other costs include travel and accommodation.
3. If self-employed paid for his/her own expenses, code 'yes, totally' or 'yes, partly'.

• 1: Yes, totally
• 2: Yes, partly
• 3: There were no such costs
• 4: No employer or prospective employer at that time
• 5: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Expectations about education (EDEX) - Question identifier:EDEX_Q05

What is the highest level of education that you expect to complete?

• 01: Not expecting to graduate from high school
• 02: Graduate from high school
• 03: Learn a trade (apprenticeship, technical institute, trade or vocational school)
• 04: Private business school or private training institute
• 05: Postsecondary - level unknown
• 06: CEGEP, College, community college
• 07: University - level unknown
• 08: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 09: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc., B.Ed., B.A.Sc., B.Eng.)
• 10: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 11: Above bachelor's degree diploma or certificate
• 12: Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed, M.B.A., M.A.Sc., M.Eng.)
• 13: Doctorate's degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Ed.)
• 14: Not expecting to go further
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_R01

The following questions are about sources of funding used to pay for your postsecondary education.

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Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q01

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, what sources of funding have you used to pay for your education?

Show card #8 to respondent.
Mark all that apply.
This includes education-related expenses such as tuition, books, residence fees, rent, etc.
This includes sources of money the respondent has to pay back as well as those he/she doesn't have to pay back.
This includes studies in progress.

• 01: Government student loans, including both provincial and federal student loans
• 02: Private bank loans or lines of credit (LOC)
• 03: Federal and/or provincial governments, in grants, bursaries, or scholarships. Include funds received from Canada student grants.
• 04: Grants, bursaries or scholarships from sources other than governments
• 05: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• 06: Loans from your parents, spouse, partner or family
• 07: Gifts or inheritances from parents or other relatives that do not have to be repaid
• 08: Employment earnings
• 09: Employer
• 10: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q05

And which of these was the most important? By most important, we mean the source that represents the highest amount used to pay for your education.

Show card #8 to respondent.
By "most important" we mean the source which represented the highest amount of money used since January of the reference year.

• 01: Government student loans, including both provincial and federal student loans
• 02: Private bank loans or lines of credit (LOC)
• 03: Federal and/or provincial governments, in grants, bursaries, or scholarships. Include funds received from Canada student grants.
• 04: Grants, bursaries or scholarships from sources other than governments
• 05: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• 06: Loans from your parents, spouse, partner or family
• 07: Gifts or inheritances from parents or other relatives that do not have to be repaid
• 08: Employment earnings
• 09: Employer
• 10: ^EDFS_S01
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q10

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, how much debt have you accrued to pay for your postsecondary education? Exclude amounts already paid back and amounts that do not need to be repaid.

Min = 0; Max = 250000

Best estimate is acceptable. Round to nearest dollar amount.
This question refers to the total amount accrued since January of the reference year, all programmes of study, excluding amounts already paid back.
Do not include amounts that do not need to be repaid (i.e., scholarships, bursaries).

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q15

In total, how much debt have you accrued so far to pay for your postsecondary education? Exclude amounts already paid back and amounts that do not need to be repaid.

Min = 0; Max = 500000

Best estimate is acceptable. Round to nearest dollar amount.
This question refers to the total amount accrued since the beginning of postsecondary education, all programmes of study, excluding amounts already paid back.
Do not include amounts that do not need to be repaid (i.e. scholarships, bursaries).

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q20

How much of this debt is from government student loans?

Min = 0; Max = 500000

Exclude amounts already paid back.
Do not include amounts that do not need to be repaid (i.e. scholarships, bursaries).

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM) - Question identifier: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
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM) - Question identifier:LMAM_Q02

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM) - Question identifier:LMAM_Q03

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

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 04: Maternity or parental leave
• 05: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 06: Vacation
• 07: Labour dispute (strike or lockout) (Employees only)
• 08: Temporary layoff due to business conditions (Employees only)
• 09: 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q04

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q05

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q06

Will you start that job before or after ^NMBEGE?

• 1: Before the date above
• 2: On or after the date above
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier: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
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q08

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q09

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

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 04: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 05: Going to school
• 06: Vacation
• 07: Already has a job
• 08: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q05

Did you want to work at a job last week?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q10

How many hours did you want to work per week?

• 1: 30 or more
• 2: Less than 30
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q15

What was the main reason you did not look for work last week?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for an elder relative
• 04: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 05: Going to school
• 06: Waiting for recall to former job
• 07: Waiting for replies from employers
• 08: Believed no work was available (in area, or suited to skills)
• 10: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q20

Last week, could you have worked if [you had been recalled to work/a suitable job had been offered]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q25

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

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for an elder relative
• 04: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 05: Going to school
• 06: Vacation
• 07: Already had a job
• 08: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q01

How many months in total have you been looking for paid work?

Min = 0; Max = 99

If the respondent answers in years this must be recorded as the equivalent number of months.
The respondent should be prompted to report the exact number of months if the time spent looking for work is less than two years.
Replies of less than a month should be entered as 0.

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q05

During the last 4 weeks, about how many hours did you spend on activities related to looking for work?

Min = 0; Max = 240

Please include time spent looking at job ads, making telephone calls, writing letters, filling applications, taking job search seminars, attending interviews, etc.

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q10

Did you look for work outside your community (city, town or village)? (More than 60 km)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q15

Did you look for work outside the province?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q20

What is the most important thing that you did in the last four weeks to find work or find a new job?

Show card #9 to respondent.

• 01: Employment agency (public or private)
• 02: Contacted employers directly (resumé, visit, call, interview)
• 03: Looked at job ads
• 04: Contacted union
• 05: Internet access or kiosk
• 06: Organization / networking community
• 07: Checked with friends or relatives
• 08: Placed or answered job ads
• 09: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q05

On a scale from 0 to 100, where "0" means that you think there is absolutely no chance and "100" means that you think it is absolutely certain it will happen, what do you think is the percent chance that you will:

Find an acceptable job in the next three months?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Show card #10 for scale. Enter the selected level number.

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q10

Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?

Select appropriate time unit.
If necessary, ask: (What is the time unit of the amount you just reported?)
If necessary, read categories to respondent.

• 01: Per hour
• 02: Per day
• 03: Per week
• 04: Per two weeks
• 05: Per month
• 06: Per year
• 07: Minimum wage
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_N11

(Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?)

Enter amount.

Min = 0; Max = 999999

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q15

Would you move to another location in the province if a suitable job were offered?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q20

Would you move to another province if a suitable job were offered?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q25

Would you accept a job if it involved a different type of work than what you are currently looking for?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q30

Would you accept a job that you felt you were overqualified for?

Being "overqualified" is to have a level of education, amount of experience, and/or set of skills or competencies that are beyond what is required in the job's primary tasks.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q35

Would you be willing to retrain to learn new skills or update old ones?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q40

Why are you unable to retrain?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 1: Cost
• 2: Too old to learn new skills
• 3: Not interested
• 4: No work nearby
• 5: Travel, commute
• 6: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q45

At this time, what would help you most to find a job?

Mark only one.

• 01: Skills training (i.e. Computer, language, writing, skilled trades etc.)
• 02: More education (academic)
• 03: Child care assistance
• 04: Work experience
• 05: Job finding clubs
• 06: Resume writing skills
• 07: Moving to another city / region
• 08: Help in starting a business / entrepreneurship training
• 09: Transportation
• 10: Contacts or networking
• 11: Better health / younger / older
• 12: More jobs / work available
• 13: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q50

How many job offers have you had since you became unemployed?

Min = 0; Max = 20

Enter number of job offers.
Only include serious job offers that would have resulted in employment if the respondent had accepted them.
If the respondent has experienced multiple unemployment spells, ask for offers received only during the current spell.

Labour Force Status Vector (LDV1) - Question identifier:LDV1_R20

Now I would like to ask you about your work activity since January ^DV_REFSTART.

Press <1> to continue.

Labour Force Status Vector (LDV1) - Question identifier:LDV1_Q20

Did you work at a job or business in January ^DV_REFSTART?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q05

Did you work at a job or business since [January 2018 to December 2019]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q10

What was the first month since [January 2018 to December 2019] that you worked?

Show card #11 to respondent. Mark only one.

• 02: February ^DV_VYEAR
• 03: March ^DV_VYEAR
• 04: April ^DV_VYEAR
• 05: May ^DV_VYEAR
• 06: June ^DV_VYEAR
• 07: July ^DV_VYEAR
• 08: August ^DV_VYEAR
• 09: September ^DV_VYEAR
• 10: October ^DV_VYEAR
• 11: November ^DV_VYEAR
• 12: December ^DV_VYEAR
• 13: January ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 14: February ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 15: March ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 16: April ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 17: May ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 18: June ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 19: July ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 20: August ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 21: September ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 22: October ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 23: November ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 24: December ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 25: January ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 26: February ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 27: March ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 28: April ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 29: May ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 30: June ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 31: July ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 32: August ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 33: September ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 34: October ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 35: November ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 36: December ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q15

Have you worked every month since [January 2018 to December 2019]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q20

What was the first month since [January 2018 to December 2019] that you did not work?

Show card #12 to respondent. Mark only one.

• 02: February ^DV_VYEAR
• 03: March ^DV_VYEAR
• 04: April ^DV_VYEAR
• 05: May ^DV_VYEAR
• 06: June ^DV_VYEAR
• 07: July ^DV_VYEAR
• 08: August ^DV_VYEAR
• 09: September ^DV_VYEAR
• 10: October ^DV_VYEAR
• 11: November ^DV_VYEAR
• 12: December ^DV_VYEAR
• 13: January ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 14: February ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 15: March ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 16: April ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 17: May ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 18: June ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 19: July ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 20: August ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 21: September ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 22: October ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 23: November ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 24: December ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 25: January ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 26: February ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 27: March ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 28: April ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 29: May ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 30: June ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 31: July ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 32: August ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 33: September ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 34: October ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 35: November ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 36: December ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q30

Did you have a job that you were absent from in [January 2018 to December 2019]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q31

Did you have a job that you were absent from between [January 2018 to December 2019] and [January 2018 to December 2019]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q35

What was the main reason you were absent from work during that period?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 04: Maternity or parental leave
• 05: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 06: Vacation
• 07: Labour dispute (strike or lockout) (Employees only)
• 08: Temporary layoff due to business conditions (Employees only)
• 09: 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q40

Did you look for work in [January 2018 to December 2019]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q41

Did you look for work at any time between [January 2018 to December 2019] and [January 2018 to December 2019]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q45

During which months did you look for work?

Show card #13 to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01: January ^DV_VYEAR
• 02: February ^DV_VYEAR
• 03: March ^DV_VYEAR
• 04: April ^DV_VYEAR
• 05: May ^DV_VYEAR
• 06: June ^DV_VYEAR
• 07: July ^DV_VYEAR
• 08: August ^DV_VYEAR
• 09: September ^DV_VYEAR
• 10: October ^DV_VYEAR
• 11: November ^DV_VYEAR
• 12: December ^DV_VYEAR
• 13: January ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 14: February ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 15: March ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 16: April ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 17: May ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 18: June ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 19: July ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 20: August ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 21: September ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 22: October ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 23: November ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 24: December ^(DV_VYEAR + 1)
• 25: January ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 26: February ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 27: March ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 28: April ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 29: May ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 30: June ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 31: July ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 32: August ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 33: September ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 34: October ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 35: November ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 36: December ^(DV_VYEAR + 2)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q50

What were your usual number of hours worked per week at all jobs in [January 2018 to December 2019]?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Enter number of hours.

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q51

What were your usual number of hours worked per week at all jobs between [January 2018 to December 2019] and [January 2018 to December 2019]?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Enter the number of hours.

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q53

Did you usually work more or less than 30 hours per week?

• 1: 30 hours or more
• 2: Less than 30 hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q05

Last time we interviewed you (that is, in [January] ^DV_PREVINTYEAR), you were working for ^DV_EMP. Is that correct?

If the respondent works for the same employer/business, but the employer/business name has changed, please select 1 "Yes" and enter the new name in an 'F4' remark.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q10

Are you still working for this [business/employer]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q15

Is this still your main job? By main job, I mean the job or business at which you worked the most hours last week.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q20

When did you stop working for this [business/employer]?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_N21

(When did you stop working for this [business/employer]?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q25

Could you tell me the main reason you stopped working at this job?

Show card #14 to the respondent.
If the respondent stopped working at this job because he or she obtained another job, please select 04 - "I resigned".
If the respondent left because of pregnancy, maternity or parental leave, please select 08 - "I gave up work because of family responsibilities or child care".

• 01: I was dismissed
• 02: I was laid-off
• 03: It was a temporary job that came to an end
• 04: I resigned
• 05: I gave up work for health reasons
• 06: I took early retirement
• 07: I retired (at, or after, age 60)
• 08: I gave up work because of family responsibilities or child care
• 09: I gave up work in order to study
• 10: I left for some other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q30

Did you work at a job or business since [January], ^LMLU_Q20?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Main Job Introduction (LMMI) - Question identifier:LMMI_Q01

In the last week, did you have one job or one business or was there more than one?

This includes work from which the respondent was temporarily away.
If the respondent had one job and one business, this should be marked as "More than one job or business".
If the respondent is currently working in a family business without pay, please select "One job or business".

• 1: One job or business
• 2: More than one job or business
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Main Job Introduction (LMMI) - Question identifier:LMMI_R10

The next questions are about the job or business where you worked the most hours last week. If you had two jobs or businesses, where you worked the same amount of time, choose the job or business where you earned the most. We will refer to this as "your current job" or "your current business".

If the respondent did not work last week, this refers to the job or business he or she usually works in.
If the respondent worked for a temporary employment agency, the questions refer to the firm or organization where he or she actually carried out the work.

Press <1> to continue.

Main Job Introduction (LMMI) - Question identifier:LMMI_R15

The next questions are about the job or business where you worked during the last week. We will refer to this as "your current job" or "your current business".

If the respondent did not work last week, this refers to the job or business he or she usually works in.
If the respondent worked for a temporary employment agency, the questions refer to the firm or organization where he or she actually carried out the work.

Press <1> to continue.

Last Job - Introduction (LMLI) - Question identifier:LMLI_R05

The next questions are about the last job or business you had. This is the job or business you had before you last stopped working.

If the respondent worked for a temporary employment agency, the questions refer to the firm or organization where he or she actually carried out the work.
If the respondent is a seasonal worker, the questions refer to the last time he or she worked in that job.
Press <1> to continue.

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q10

Were you an employee or self-employed?

• 1: Employee
• 2: Self-employed
• 3: Working in a family business without pay
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q11

Did you have an incorporated business?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q15

What was the name of your business?

Long Answer Length = 80

Enter the full name of the business.
If there is no business name, enter the respondent's full name.

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q20

For whom did you work?

Long Answer Length = 80

Enter the full name of the company, business, government department or agency, or person.

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q25

What kind of business, industry or service was this?

Long Answer Length = 80

Enter a detailed description.

For example:
new home construction
primary school
municipal police
wheat farm
retail shoe store
food wholesale
car parts factory
federal government

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q30

What was your work or occupation?

Long Answer Length = 80

Enter a detailed description.


For example:
legal secretary
plumber
fishing guide
wood furniture assembler
secondary school teacher
computer programmer

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q35

In this work, what were your main activities?

Long Answer Length = 80

Enter a detailed description.

For example:
prepared legal documents
installed residential plumbing
guided fishing parties
made wood furniture products
taught mathematics
developed software

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q40

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

Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0

Overtime and hours without pay per week (LMOT) - Question identifier:LMOT_Q05

How many hours of paid overtime [do/did] you usually work at this job per week?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

This question asks for paid overtime hours worked in a usual week. These are hours worked above their standard paid hours, for remuneration. This remuneration can be at the same rate of their regular hours, or at a higher rate.

If the respondent works/worked paid overtime in some weeks and not others, then he may report an average of these weeks.

Non-remunerated overtime hours, such as where time-off-in-lieu of extra pay is received, should be included under extra hours without pay (LMOT_Q10).

Overtime and hours without pay per week (LMOT) - Question identifier:LMOT_Q10

How many extra hours without pay [do/did] you usually work at this job per week?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Respondents' work schedule (LMTU) - Question identifier:LMTU_R01

The following questions refer to your main job.

Press <1> to continue.

Respondents' work schedule (LMTU) - Question identifier:LMTU_Q01

Which of the following best describes your usual work schedule at your [main job/job]? [Is/Was] it...?

Show card #15 to the respondent. Mark one.

• 01: A regular daytime schedule or shift
• 02: A regular evening shift
• 03: A regular night shift
• 04: A rotating shift (one that changes periodically from days to evenings or to nights)
• 05: A split shift (one consisting of two or more distinct periods each day)
• 06: A compressed work week
• 07: On call or casual
• 08: An irregular schedule
• 19: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Respondents' work schedule (LMTU) - Question identifier:LMTU_Q02

[Do/Did] you usually work weekends?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Respondents' work schedule (LMTU) - Question identifier:LMTU_Q03

[Do/Did] you have a flexible schedule that allowed you to choose the time you began or ended your work day?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Respondents' work schedule (LMTU) - Question identifier:LMTU_Q04

Excluding overtime, [do/did] you usually work any of your scheduled hours at home?

Exclude respondents who occasionally perform some overtime work in their homes.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Respondents' work schedule (LMTU) - Question identifier:LMTU_Q05

How many paid hours per week [do/did] you usually work at home?

Min = 1; Max = 168

Round to the nearest whole hour.

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q05

In which year did you start working for your [current/last] employer?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year.

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q10

And in which month?

Enter month.

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q15

How many people [work/worked] for your employer at your place of work? Would that be...?

Read categories to respondent.
This question refers to the geographical location where the job is mainly carried out or based.
If the respondent works/worked for a temporary employment agency the questions refer to the firm or organization where he or she actually carried out the work.

• 1: 1 to 10 people
• 2: 11 to 50 people
• 3: 51 to 250 people
• 4: 251 to 1,000 people
• 5: More than 1,000 people
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q20

Over the last 12 months, has the number of people working at the place where you work...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Increased
• 2: Decreased
• 3: Stayed more or less the same
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q25

Is the place where you work part of a larger firm or organisation?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q30

Do you manage or supervise other employees?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q35

How many employees do you supervise or manage directly or indirectly? Would that be...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: 1 to 5 people
• 2: 6 to 10 people
• 3: 11 to 24 people
• 4: 25 to 99 people
• 5: 100 or more people
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q40

What kind of employment contract [do/did] you have? [Is/Was] that...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 01: A permanent contract
• 02: A seasonal job
• 03: A term or contract job
• 04: A casual job
• 05: Other temporary jobs
• 06: An apprenticeship or other training scheme
• 07: No contract
• 08: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q45

In your job with your current employer, are you covered by a union contract or collective agreement?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q50

How did you find this job?

If necessary, read categories to respondent.

• 01: Employment agency (public or private)
• 02: Contacted employers directly (résumé, visit, call, interview)
• 03: Looked at job ads
• 04: Contacted union
• 05: Internet access or kiosk
• 06: Organization / networking community
• 07: Checked with friends or relatives
• 08: Placed or answered job ads
• 09: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q55

^DT_ LMEC_Q55E,...

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
An "increase in the complexity of a job" could refer, but is not limited, to: an increase in the overall difficulty of daily tasks, an increase in the level of precision or quality required in outputs, an increase in the level of expertise or depth of understanding needed to do the job.

• 1: has the overall complexity of your job increased?
• 2: have your responsibilities at work increased?
• 3: has the pace of work increased?
• 4: has your pay increased?
• 5: none of the above
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q05

In which year did you start working in your [current/last] business?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year.

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q10

And in which month was that?

Enter month.

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q15

[Do/Did] you have employees working for you? Please include family members [working/who worked] paid or unpaid in the business.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q20

How many people [do/did] you employ? Would that be...?

Read categories to respondent.
This question refers to the geographical location where the work is mainly carried out or based.

• 1: 1 to 10 people
• 2: 11 to 50 people
• 3: 51 to 250 people
• 4: 251 to 1,000 people
• 5: More than 1,000 people
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Job - Not Currently Working (LMLJ) - Question identifier:LMLJ_Q05

Could you tell me the main reason you stopped working at this job?

Show card #16 to the respondent.
If the respondent left because of pregnancy, maternity or parental leave, please select 08 - "I gave up work because of family responsibilities or child care".

• 01: I was dismissed
• 02: I was laid-off
• 03: It was a temporary job that came to an end
• 04: I resigned
• 05: I gave up work for health reasons
• 06: I took early retirement
• 07: I retired (at, or after, age 60)
• 08: I gave up work because of family responsibilities or child care
• 09: I gave up work in order to study
• 10: I left for some other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Skills Used at Work - Interacting with Colleagues (SKIC) - Question identifier:SKIC_Q05

In your [current job/last job] what proportion of your time [do/did] you usually spend ... cooperating or collaborating with co-workers?

Please read categories to respondent.
If the respondent has no co-workers, the answer should be 'none of the time'.

• 1: None of the time
• 2: Up to a quarter of the time
• 3: Up to half of the time
• 4: More than half of the time
• 5: All of the time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Interacting with Colleagues (SKIC) - Question identifier:SKIC_Q10

How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ... sharing work-related information with co-workers?

Please read categories to respondent.
If the respondent has no co-workers, the answer should be 'never'.

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Interacting with Colleagues (SKIC) - Question identifier:SKIC_Q15

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ...) instructing, training or teaching people, individually or in groups?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Interacting with Colleagues (SKIC) - Question identifier:SKIC_Q20

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ...) making speeches or giving presentations in front of five or more people?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Interacting with Colleagues (SKIC) - Question identifier:SKIC_Q25

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ...) selling a product or selling a service?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Interacting with Colleagues (SKIC) - Question identifier:SKIC_Q30

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ...) advising people?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Planning and Organizing (SKPO) - Question identifier:SKPO_Q05

How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ... planning your own activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Planning and Organizing (SKPO) - Question identifier:SKPO_Q10

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ...) planning the activities of others?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Planning and Organizing (SKPO) - Question identifier:SKPO_Q15

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ...) organising your own time?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work- Negotiating and Problem Solving (SKNP) - Question identifier:SKNP_Q05

How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve... persuading or influencing people?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work- Negotiating and Problem Solving (SKNP) - Question identifier:SKNP_Q10

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve ... ) negotiating with people either inside or outside your firm or organization?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work- Negotiating and Problem Solving (SKNP) - Question identifier:SKNP_Q15

The next question is about "problem solving" tasks you in your [current job/last job]. Think of "problem solving" as what happens when you are faced with a new or difficult situation which requires you to think for a while about what to do next. How often [are/were] you usually faced with relatively simple problems that [take/took] no more than 5 minutes to find a good solution?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work- Negotiating and Problem Solving (SKNP) - Question identifier:SKNP_Q20

And how often [are/were] you usually confronted with more complex problems that [take/took] at least 30 minutes to find a good solution? The 30 minutes only refers to the time needed to THINK of a solution, not the time needed to carry it out.

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Physical Strength (SKPS) - Question identifier:SKPS_Q05

How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve... performing physical work for a (long) period of time?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Physical Strength (SKPS) - Question identifier:SKPS_Q10

(How often [does/did] your [current job/last job] usually involve... ) using skill or accuracy with your hands or fingers?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-Assessment of Job-Related Skills (LMWS) - Question identifier:LMWS_Q05

Do you feel that you have the skills to cope with more demanding duties than those you are required to perform in your current job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-Assessment of Job-Related Skills (LMWS) - Question identifier:LMWS_Q10

Do you feel that you need further training in order to cope well with your present duties?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q05

In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ... read directions or instructions?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q10

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ... ) read letters, memos or e-mails?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q15

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) read articles in newspapers, magazines or newsletters?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q20

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) read articles in professional journals or scholarly publications?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q25

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) read books?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q30

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) read manuals or reference materials?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q35

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) read bills, invoices, bank statements or other financial statements?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work - Current or Last Job - Reading (SKWR) - Question identifier:SKWR_Q40

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) read diagrams, maps or schematics?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Writing (SKWW) - Question identifier:SKWW_Q05

In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... write letters, memos or e-mails?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Writing (SKWW) - Question identifier:SKWW_Q10

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... ) write articles for newspapers, magazines or newsletters?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Writing (SKWW) - Question identifier:SKWW_Q15

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually...) write reports?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Writing (SKWW) - Question identifier:SKWW_Q20

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually...) fill in forms?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Mathematics (SKWM) - Question identifier:SKWM_Q05

In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... calculate prices, costs or budgets?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Mathematics (SKWM) - Question identifier:SKWM_Q10

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... ) use or calculate fractions, decimals or percentages?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Mathematics (SKWM) - Question identifier:SKWM_Q15

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... ) use a calculator - either hand-held or computer-based?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Mathematics (SKWM) - Question identifier:SKWM_Q20

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... ) prepare charts, graphs or tables?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Mathematics (SKWM) - Question identifier:SKWM_Q25

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... ) use simple algebra or formulas?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Mathematics (SKWM) - Question identifier:SKWM_Q30

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually... ) use more advanced math or statistics such as calculus, complex algebra, trigonometry or use of regression techniques?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q01

[Do/Did] you use a computer in your [current job/last job]?

This includes cell-phones and other hand-held electronic devices that are used to connect to the internet, check e-mails, etc.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q05

In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ... use email?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q10

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) use the internet in order to better understand issues related to your work?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q15

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) conduct transactions on the Internet, for example, buying or selling products or services, or banking?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q20

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) use spreadsheet software, for (In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) use spreadsheet software, for example Excel?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q25

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) use a word processor, for example Word?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q30

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) use a programming language to program or write computer code?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q35

(In your [current job/last job], how often [do/did] you usually ...) participate in real-time discussions on the Internet, for example, online conferences, or chat groups?

• 1: Never
• 2: Less than once a month
• 3: Less than once a week but at least once a month
• 4: At least once a week but not every day
• 5: Every day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q40

What level of computer use [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/last job]?

Please read categories to respondent.

• 1: STRAIGHTFORWARD: for example, using a computer for straightforward routine tasks such as data entry or sending and receiving e-mails
• 2: MODERATE: for example, word-processing, spreadsheets or database management
• 3: COMPLEX: for example, developing software or modifying computer games, programming using languages like Java, SQL, PHP or Perl, or maintaining a computer network
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q45

Do you think you [have/had] the computer skills you [need/needed] to do your [current job/last job] well?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Skills Used at Work, Current or Last Job - Computer (SKWC) - Question identifier:SKWC_Q50

Has a lack of computer skills affected your chances of being hired for a job or getting a promotion or pay raise?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q01

Thinking about the skills you [use/used] on your [current/former] job, would you say that your skills have changed over the last two years?

If the respondent has more than one job, ask about the one where he/she works the most hours.

A skill is a combination of knowledge, abilities and personal traits needed to successfully perform a job. It is being expressed in terms of demonstrable, observable, visible, measurable, repeatable behaviours.

We are looking to evaluate the general change in the level of skills used at work, and not one skill in particular.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q05

Has your skill level...?

Read categories to respondent.
We are looking to evaluate the general change in the level of skills used at work, and not one skill in particular.

• 1: Decreased (for example, memory is worse so tasks take longer; manual dexterity is not as good as before; I generally find it harder to achieve as much as I did before)
• 2: Increased somewhat (for example, I do things a little more quickly; I can do things at a little higher level than I could before; I can do new things)
• 3: Increased a lot (for example, I am much better at my job; I have learned a lot more; I can do many more things, or some new things at a high level)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q10

How did your skill level increase?

Show card #17 to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01: Workshops, tutorials and seminars [/made available by your employer]
• 02: Computer assisted, correspondence or online training [/made available by your employer]
• 03: Self study
• 04: Practice
• 05: Being shown how to perform a task
• 06: Being assigned to work with someone for instruction or guidance
• 07: Reading manuals, training notes or other materials
• 08: Acquiring knowledge or skills relevant to a job through discussions or meetings.
• 09: Other training you received outside of your employer
• 10: Formal education
• 11: Other (specify)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q15

Which of those activities increased your skill level the most?

Show card #18 to respondent. If necessary, read chosen answer categories in the preceding question.

• 01: Workshops, tutorials and seminars [/made available by your employer]
• 02: Computer assisted, correspondence or online training [/made available by your employer]
• 03: Self study
• 04: Practice
• 05: Being shown how to perform a task
• 06: Being assigned to work with someone for instruction or guidance
• 07: Reading manuals, training notes or other materials
• 08: Acquiring knowledge or skills relevant to a job through discussions or meetings.
• 09: Other training you received outside of your employer
• 10: Formal education
• 11: Other (specify)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q20

How did your skill level decrease?

Show card #19 to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 1: physical condition or illness, e.g. memory is worse or manual dexterity is worse due to injury, illness
• 2: not able to take workshops, tutorials or seminars
• 3: not able to take computer-assisted, correspondence or online training
• 4: not able to take formal education
• 5: not able to access the latest technologies
• 6: unemployed / not in the workforce
• 7: Other - Specify
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_R05

The following questions are about job-related training that was made available by your employer over the last two years.

By "job-related", we mean that it is for a specific job, or for improving employment chances in general. By "made available by your employer", we mean that an employer or prospective employer provided training, or paid for some or all associated costs.

Press <1> to continue.

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q05

Over the last two years, have you taken any workshops, tutorials or seminars made available by your employer?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q10

Were you offered any?

Refers to taking any workshops, tutorials or seminars made available by the employer.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q15

Over the last two years, have you taken any computer assisted, correspondence or online training made available by your employer?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q20

Were you offered any?

Refers to taking computer assisted, correspondence or online training made available by the employer.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q21

Over the last two years, have you attended any organized sessions for on-the-job training or training by supervisors or co-workers?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q22

Were you offered any?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q23

Over the last two years, have you participated in courses or private lessons made available by your employer that have not already been reported?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q24

Were you offered any?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q25

Among the workshops, tutorials or seminars you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to workshops, tutorials or seminars taken during the last two years.
If the respondent is having difficulty selecting a training, ask him/her to think of mandatory trainings, accreditation-required trainings, etc.
The most important training could be the one most relevant to the respondent's daily work activities.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q30

Among the computer assisted, correspondence or online training you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to computer assisted, correspondence or online training taken during the last two years.
If the respondent is having difficulty selecting a training, ask him/her to think of mandatory trainings, accreditation-required trainings, etc.
The most important training could be the one most relevant to the respondent's daily work activities.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q31

Among the courses or private lessons you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to courses or private lessons taken during the last two years.
If the respondent is having difficulty selecting a training, ask him/her to think of mandatory trainings, accreditation-required trainings, etc.
The most important training could be the one most relevant to the respondent's daily work activities.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q35

Among the training you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to workshops, tutorials and seminars and computer assisted, correspondence or online training, and courses or private lessons taken during the last two years.
If the respondent is having difficulty selecting a training, ask him/her to think of mandatory trainings, accreditation-required trainings, etc.
The most important training could be the one most relevant to the respondent's daily work activities.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q40

Did you take this training during or outside work hours or both?

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to the most important training taken during the last two years.
The most important training could be the one most relevant to the respondent's daily work activities.

• 1: During working hours
• 2: Outside working hours
• 3: During and outside working hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q45

What were your objectives in taking this training? Was it to...?

Show card #20 to respondent. Mark all that apply.

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to the most important training taken during the last two years.

• 01: Increase your income
• 02: Avoid losing your job
• 03: Meet requirements
• 04: Start your own business
• 05: Perform better at your job or increase your knowledge
• 06: Prepare for your first career or find a job
• 07: Change careers or get a promotion
• 08: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q50

How long was the training? Include only the time actually spent in training sessions.

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to the most important training taken during the last two years.

• 1: Days
• 2: Hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_N51

(How long was the training? Include only the time actually spent in training sessions.)

Enter the total number of days.

Min = 000.1; Max = 730

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_N52

(How long was the training? Include only the time actually spent in training sessions.)

Enter the total number of hours.

Min = 000.1; Max = 999.9

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q55

Was this training focused on procedures, products, software or equipment unique to your employer?

By "unique to your employer", we mean that the procedures, products, software or equipment were specific to that employer, and did not exist with other employers in the same industry.

Please remind the respondent that we are referring to the most important training taken during the last two years.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q60

How useful do you think this training would be if you were to work for another employer in the same industry?

Read categories to respondent. Please remind the respondent that we are referring to the most important training taken during the last two years.

• 1: Very useful
• 2: Fairly useful
• 3: Of little use
• 4: No use
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q65

Thinking of all the job-related training that was made available by an employer, what is the total time that you spent in training over the last two years?

Select appropriate time unit.
If necessary, ask: (What is the time unit of the amount you just reported?)
If necessary, read categories to respondent.

• 1: Weeks
• 2: Days
• 3: Hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_N66

(Thinking of all the job-related training that was made available by an employer, what is the total time that you spent in training over the last two years?)

Enter amount.

Min = 0.0; Max = 99999.5

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q70

On average, how many hours per week did you spend in training?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q75

On average, how many hours per day did you spend in training?

Min = 0.0; Max = 24.0

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q05

What is the easiest way for you to report your usual gross wage or salary for your current job? Would it be...?

Read answer categories to respondent.
Make sure that this is expressed in time units.
When people get paid per piece, ask them how long it takes on average to finish a piece of work and specify this in hours.
Code 8 'I get no salary or wage at all' could e.g. refer to apprentices who only receive training.

• 01: Per hour
• 02: Per day
• 03: Per week
• 04: Per two weeks
• 05: Per month
• 06: Per year
• 07: Piece rate
• 08: I get no salary or wage at all
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q10

Could you please specify how many hours on average it takes to produce one piece?

Min = 0; Max = 9999.99

If finishing a piece takes less than 2 hours, you may enter decimals to specify the minutes as well.
For easy reference: 0.5 is half hour; 0.25 is 15 minutes; 0.10 is approximately 5 minutes; and 0.02 is approximately one minute.
If necessary, you can enter 2 decimals. Please use '.' as a decimal separator (e.g. 4.50).

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q15

What is your usual gross pay [per hour/per day/per week/per two weeks/per month/per year/per piece]? Please give as good an approximation as you can. By gross, we mean before deductions for tax, social assistance contributions, and the like. Please include any regular overtime pay, regular bonuses, tips and commissions. Don't include annual bonuses such as a 13th month or holiday pay.

Min = 0; Max = 999999.99

If necessary, you can enter 2 decimals. Please use '.' as a decimal separator (e.g. 4.50).

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q25

Would you be prepared to answer this question if we ask it in broad categories?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q30

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per hour is?

Show card #21 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $9
• 2: $9 to less than $14
• 3: $14 to less than $17
• 4: $17 to less than $25
• 5: $25 to less than $35
• 6: $35 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q31

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per day is?

Show card #22 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $70
• 2: $70 to less than $110
• 3: $110 to less than $135
• 4: $135 to less than $200
• 5: $200 to less than $275
• 6: $275 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q32

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per week is?

Show card #23 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $200
• 2: $200 to less than $400
• 3: $400 to less than $700
• 4: $700 to less than $1,000
• 5: $1,000 to less than $1,350
• 6: $1,350 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q33

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per two weeks is?

Show card #24 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $400
• 2: $400 to less than $800
• 3: $800 to less than $1,400
• 4: $1,400 to less than $2,000
• 5: $2,000 to less than $2,700
• 6: $2,700 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q34

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per month is?

Show card #25 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $900
• 2: $900 to less than $1,700
• 3: $1,700 to less than $2,900
• 4: $2,900 to less than $4,300
• 5: $4,300 to less than $5,800
• 6: $5,800 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q35

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per year is?

Show card #26 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $25,000
• 2: $25,000 to less than $50,000
• 3: $50,000 to less than $75,000
• 4: $75,000 to less than $100,000
• 5: $100,000 to less than $125,000
• 6: $125,000 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q40

In addition to your usual pay, do you receive any other payments related to this job, such as annual bonuses, for example a 13th month or holiday pay?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q45

In total, how much were these additional payments last year? Please think in terms of gross payments.

Min = 0; Max = 1000000

If the respondent started the job this year, ask about the expected additional payments.

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q50

Would you be prepared to answer this question if we ask it in broad categories?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q55

How much would you estimate these additional payments were last year? Please think in terms of gross payments. Were they...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Less than $900
• 2: $900 to less than $3,000
• 3: $3,000 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q05

What were your total earnings last month from your current business after deducting all business expenses, but before deducting income taxes, social assistance contributions, and the like?

Min = 0; Max = 25000000

In the case of negative earnings, code 0.

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q10

What were your total earnings last year from your current business after deducting all business expenses, but before deducting income taxes, social assistance contributions, and the like?

Min = 0; Max = 25000000

In the case of negative earnings, code 0.

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q15

Would you be prepared to answer this question if we ask it in broad categories?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q20

How much would you estimate your earnings last month were?

Show card #27 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $900
• 2: $900 to less than $1,700
• 3: $1,700 to less than $2,900
• 4: $2,900 to less than $4,300
• 5: $4,300 to less than $5,800
• 6: $5,800 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q25

How much would you estimate your earnings last year were?

Show card #28 to the respondent.

• 1: Less than $3,000
• 2: $3,000 to less than $10,000
• 3: $10,000 to less than $25,000
• 4: $25,000 to less than $50,000
• 5: $50,000 to less than $75,000
• 6: $75,000 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q05

In this job, do you participate in...
a group RRSP?

A group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (group RRSP) is an arrangement established for employees or members of a professional or trade association. Individual RRSP contracts are registered for each participant and separate accounts are kept for each. Employer contributions are treated as employees' earned income for income tax purposes.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q10

(In this job, do you participate in...)
a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)?

A DPSP is an arrangement where an employer may share with either all or a designated group of its employees the profits from the employer's business, or from the business of the employer and one or more corporations. Employees are not allowed to contribute.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q15

(In this job, do you participate in...)
an employer or union sponsored pension plan, other than the Canada or Québec Pension Plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q20

For how many years and months have you been a member of that employer or union sponsored pension plan?

Include all time in this plan, even if with a previous employer, and any time that was bought back.

Exclude periods not covered by the plan (e.g. maternity leave not bought back, temporary layoff, etc.).

Min = 0; Max = 70

Please note that this question refers to the employer-sponsored pension plan reported in the preceding question (LMPP_Q15).
Enter the number of years.

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_N21

(For how many years and months have you been a member of that employer or union sponsored pension plan?

Include all time in this plan, even if with a previous employer, and any time that was bought back.

Exclude periods not covered by the plan (e.g. maternity leave not bought back, temporary layoff, etc.).)

Enter number of months. If necessary, ask: (And how many months?)

Min = 0; Max = 12

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q05

At any time in the last 4 weeks have you looked for a new job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q10

How long have you been looking for a new job?

• 1: Less than one month
• 2: 1 to less than 7 months
• 3: 7 months to less than 1 year
• 4: 1 to 2 years
• 5: Over 2 years
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q15

Why have you been looking for a new job?

Show card #29 to respondent. Mark up to 4 answers.

• 01: Want more work hours
• 02: Want fewer work hours
• 03: Want job that better corresponds with qualifications/training
• 04: Want better paying job
• 05: Want job closer to home
• 06: Want better working conditions
• 07: Want job in another region
• 08: Worried about losing current job
• 09: Want benefits (health, dental, pension, etc.)
• 10: Want to work in language of choice
• 11: Want a more culturally diverse workplace
• 12: End of job/contract
• 13: Dissatisfied with current job
• 14: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q20

During the last 4 weeks, about how many hours did you spend on activities related to looking for a new job?

Min = 0; Max = 240

Please include time spent looking at job ads, making telephone calls, writing letters, filling applications, taking job search seminars, attending interviews, etc.

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q25

Did you look for a new job outside your community (city, town or village)? (More than 60 km)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q30

Did you look for a new job outside your province?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q35

What is the most important thing that you did in the last four weeks to find a new job?

Show card #30 to respondent.

• 01: Employment agency (public or private)
• 02: Contacted employers directly (resumé, visit, call, interview)
• 03: Looked at job ads
• 04: Contacted union
• 05: Internet access or kiosk
• 06: Organization / networking community
• 07: Checked with friends or relatives
• 08: Placed or answered job ads
• 09: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q40

Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?

Select appropriate time unit.
If necessary, ask: (What is the time unit of the amount you just reported?)
If necessary, read categories to respondent.

• 01: Per hour
• 02: Per day
• 03: Per week
• 04: Per two weeks
• 05: Per month
• 06: Per year
• 07: Minimum wage
• 08: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_N41

(Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?)

Enter amount.

Min = 0; Max = 999999.95

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_R05

I would like you to think about your employment prospects over the next 12 months.

Press <1> to continue.

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_Q05

On a scale from 0 to 100, where "0" means that you think there is absolutely no chance and "100" means that you think it is absolutely certain it will happen, what do you think is the percent chance that you will...

leave your job voluntarily in the next year (that is, quit or retire)?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Show card #31 for scale. Enter the selected level number.
If the respondent has more than one job, he/she should answer these questions for the job at which he/she worked the most hours during the reference week (week before the interview).
These questions are asked of all types of workers (employees, self-employed, and unpaid family workers). The wording of these questions may seem more relevant for employees. Please ask self-employed respondents and unpaid family workers to answer as best they can.

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_Q10

What do you think is the percent chance that you will...

lose your job during the next year (that is, get laid off or fired or not have your contract renewed)?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Show card #32 for scale. Enter the selected level number.

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_R15

Suppose you were to lose your job this week.

Press <1> to continue.

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_Q15

On the same 0 to 100 scale, what do you think is the percent chance that you will...

find and accept a job comparable to your current job, in terms of wages and benefits, within the next three months?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Show card #33 for scale. Enter the selected level number.

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_R01

The following questions are about retirement.[It may be that you answered some of these questions during the last time we spoke with you, but we need to ask them again in case anything changed between that interview and now.] As always, your answers will help us better understand the lives of current and future retirees across Canada.

Press <1> to continue.

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q01

At this time, do you consider yourself to be...?

Read categories to respondent.
If the respondent left work permanently due to disability, please select 1 - "Completely retired" and enter the year and month that the respondent left work (at RECR_Q20).

• 1: Completely retired
• 2: Partly retired
• 3: Not retired
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q05

Have you ever retired from a job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q10

After retirement, some people return to work and later retire again. Have you retired more than one time?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q20

In what year did you[last] retire?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year.

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q25

And in which month?

Enter month.

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q05

At what age do you plan to[completely] retire?

Min = 45; Max = 131

Enter age. If the respondent has no intention to retire, enter the number 131.

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q10

Are you financially preparing for your retirement either on your own or through an employer pension plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q15

Are there any particular reasons why you are not planning for your retirement?

Mark up to three responses.

• 01: Don't have a job, haven't worked long enough
• 02: Can't afford to, don't earn enough, income too low
• 03: Too many debts, bills, financial commitments
• 04: Am relying on government pension (CPP/QPP/OAS/GIS)
• 05: Am relying on partner's pension (including ex-partner)
• 06: Am relying on a future inheritance
• 07: Am relying on financial support from family
• 08: Don't think about it, haven't got around to it
• 09: Don't think I'll live that long
• 10: Waiting to get a job with a pension plan
• 11: I'm young, lots of time
• 12: Other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q20

What do you think will be your primary source of income in retirement?

Show card #34 to respondent.
This refers to the respondent's personal source of income, not for that of the household.

• 01: Canada Pension Plan / Quebec Pension Plan
• 02: Old Age Security (OAS)
• 03: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• 04: Occupational or workplace pension plan benefits
• 05: Medical or disability pension
• 06: Personal retirement savings plan benefits (RRSP, RSP)
• 07: Retirement Income Funds (including RRIF, LRIF, and Life Income Funds)
• 08: Use an inheritance
• 09: Rely on financial support from my family
• 10: Draw an income from your own (or your partner's) business
• 11: Earnings from employment in retirement
• 12: Other source
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q25

Taking all of the various sources of retirement income into account for your household (including government sources as well as personal and occupational pensions and provisions), how adequate do you think your household income in retirement will be to maintain your standard of living? Will it be...?

Read answer categories to respondent.

• 1: More than adequate
• 2: Adequate
• 3: Barely adequate
• 4: Inadequate
• 5: Very inadequate
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Factors Affecting the Timing of Retirement (REFT) - Question identifier:REFT_Q05

Which of the following factors affected the timing of your retirement?

Show card #35 to the respondent. Mark all that apply.
If the respondent left work permanently due to disability, please select 2 - "Personal health or disability issues".

• 01: Layoff, plant or business closure, downsizing
• 02: Personal health or disability issues
• 03: Health or disability issues of partner or spouse
• 04: Financial readiness
• 05: Lack of job satisfaction
• 06: Mandatory retirement policy
• 07: Qualified for pension
• 08: Employer offered special incentives for retirement
• 09: Wished to pursue hobbies or other activities of personal interest
• 10: An agreement with spouse or partner
• 11: Chose to defer the start of my Old Age Security (OAS) pension in exchange for a larger pension amount
• 12: Other factor
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Factors Affecting the Timing of Retirement (REFT) - Question identifier:REFT_Q10

Which of those factors played the most important role?

Show card #36 to the respondent. If necessary, read chosen answer categories in the preceding question.

• 01: Layoff, plant or business closure, downsizing
• 02: Personal health or disability issues
• 03: Health or disability issues of partner or spouse
• 04: Financial readiness
• 05: Lack of job satisfaction
• 06: Mandatory retirement policy
• 07: Qualified for pension
• 08: Employer offered special incentives for retirement
• 09: Wished to pursue hobbies or other activities of personal interest
• 10: An agreement with spouse or partner
• 11: Chose to defer the start of my Old Age Security (OAS) pension in exchange for a larger pension amount
• 12: Other factor
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Factors Affecting the Timing of Retirement (REFT) - Question identifier:REFT_Q15

Would you say your retirement was voluntary; that is, you retired when you wanted to?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Evaluation of Retirement Standard of Living (RESL) - Question identifier:RESL_Q05

Compared to your expectations before you retired, how would you describe your financial standard of living in retirement?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Much better than expected
• 2: Better than expected
• 3: As expected
• 4: Not as good as expected
• 5: Much worse than expected
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Evaluation of Retirement Standard of Living (RESL) - Question identifier:RESL_Q10

Is your retirement income sufficient to comfortably cover your living expenses?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q05

Are you currently receiving benefits from an employer pension plan? (This does not include benefits of any kind from the Canada or Québec Pension Plan).

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q10

Are you receiving benefits from more than one employer pension plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_R15

The following questions are about the largest pension you are receiving.

Press <1> to continue.

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q15

Is this pension benefit from a previous employer or is it a spouse's or survivor benefit?

• 1: Previous employer
• 2: Spouse's or survivor
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q20

What is the total monthly amount of this pension benefit?

Min = 0; Max = 99995

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q25

Is that gross or net?

• 1: Gross
• 2: Net
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q30

Does this plan offer a temporary supplement paid until the person becomes eligible for Old Age Security or the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Québec Pension Plan (QPP)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q35

Is this pension indexed? In other words, does or will the amount of the pension increase?

A pension that is indexed is a pension that is set, at predetermined times, to increase by a certain percentage. That percentage can be set to match inflation, increases in the cost of living, or to the employer's discretion, and can occur once every year or at another interval determined by the employer.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q40

Does that increase occur...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Every year
• 2: Less than once a year
• 3: Have not yet had an increase
• 4: Other - Specify
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q45

Is that increase...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Equal to the increase in inflation
• 2: Equal to only part of the increase in inflation
• 3: A set percentage
• 4: At the employer's discretion
• 5: Other - Specify
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q10

Other than a pension plan you may have already mentioned, in the past did you belong to any other employer pension plans? Do not consider the Canada or Québec Pension Plan, a group RRSP, or a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q15

To how many such employer pension plans did you previously belong?

Min = 1; Max = 10

If the respondent is currently employed and participating in an employer-sponsored pension plan, please ask the respondent not to include it.

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_R20

The next questions refer to the plan to which you belonged the longest.

Press <1> to continue.

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q20

Are you currently receiving benefits from this plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q25

When you left this plan, what happened to the funds that had accumulated in it? Were they...?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 1: Left in the plan
• 2: Transferred to a new employer pension plan
• 3: Transferred to an RRSP (including LIRA)
• 4: Returned in a lump sum
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q30

For whom did you work when you belonged to this plan?

(Name of business, government department, agency, person, etc.)

Long Answer Length = 80

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q35

What kind of business, industry or service was this?

(For example, wheat farm, road maintenance, retail shoe store, secondary school.)

Long Answer Length = 80

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q40

In what year did you stop working for this employer?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q45

In the last full year that you worked for this employer, what were your total earnings before taxes or other deductions? Exclude any commissions, tips, bonuses or paid overtime.

Min = 0; Max = 9999995

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q50

For how many years and months were you a member of that employer pension plan?

Please include all time in this plan, even if it was with a previous employer or time bought back.
Please exclude periods not covered by the plan (e.g., maternity leave not bought back, temporary layoff, etc.)

Min = 0; Max = 35

Enter the number of years.

e.g., if 14 months, enter 1 year and 2 months

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q55

(For how many years and months were you a member of that employer pension plan?

Please include all time in this plan, even if it was with a previous employer or time bought back.
Please exclude periods not covered by the plan (e.g., maternity leave not bought back, temporary layoff, etc.))

Min = 0; Max = 12

Enter the number of months.

e.g., if 14 months, enter 1 year and 2 months

Marital Status - Confirmation (FPMS) - Question identifier:FPMS_R01

The next questions are about marriages and common-law partnerships.

Press <1> to continue.

Marital Status - Confirmation (FPMS) - Question identifier:FPMS_Q01

We recorded your legal marital status as [married/living common-law/widowed/separated/divorced/single, never married].
Is this correct?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status - Confirmation (FPMS) - Question identifier:FPMS_Q02

What is your marital status?
Are you...?

Read categories to respondent.
If a Quebec respondent answers "civil union", code to the "married" category.

• 1: Never legally married (single)
• 2: Legally married (and not separated)
• 3: Separated but still legally married
• 4: Divorced
• 5: Widowed
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status - Confirmation (FPMS) - Question identifier:FPMS_Q03

Are you living with a common-law partner?

There is no minimum amount of time during which a common-law relationship has to exist for it to be included. The respondent should define for himself/herself whether or not it is a common-law relationship.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q05

Have you been in a common-law relationship (that was not followed by marriage) since January ^DT_SPYRE?

There is no minimum amount of time during which a common-law relationship has to exist for it to be included. The respondent should define for himself/herself whether or not it is a common-law relationship.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q10

In what month and year did you [get married/start living common-law/become widowed/become separated/get divorced]?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

If the respondent has held this marital status more than once, this question refers to the most recent occurrence.
Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N11

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q15

Did you and this spouse separate before divorcing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q20

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N21

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q25

In what month and year were you married?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N26

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q30

Did you and your spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q35

In what month and year did you and that spouse begin to live together?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N36

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q39

Have you been legally married or been a partner in any other common-law relationships since January ^DT_SPYRE?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q40

How many other times have you been legally married since January ^DT_SPYRE?

Min = 0; Max = 10

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q41

How many other times have you been in a common-law relationship since January ^DT_SPYRE?

Min = 0; Max = 10

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_R45

The next questions are about the other [marriages/common-law relationships/marriages and common-law relationships] you had since January ^DT_SPYRE. Your answers will help us measure how family relationships are changing.

Press <1> to continue.

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_R50

Please start with the most recent relationship you had before the one we just discussed.

Press <1> to continue.

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q50

Was the most recent relationship a marriage or common-law relationship?

• 1: Marriage
• 2: Common-law relationship
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q55

[In what year did you get married to this spouse?/In what year did you begin this common-law relationship?]

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N56

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q60

Did you and your spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q65

In what year did you and your spouse begin to live together?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N66

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q70

Did this marriage end in divorce, death of the spouse or annulment?

• 1: Divorce
• 2: Death of spouse
• 3: Annulment
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q71

Did you and this spouse separate before divorcing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q72

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N73

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q75

[In what year was the divorce final?/In what year did your spouse die?/In what year was the annulment final?]

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N76

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q80

In what year did you and your partner start living apart for the last time?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N81

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_R85

Now with the next most recent relationship.

Press <1> to continue.

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q85

Was this a marriage or common-law relationship?

• 1: Marriage
• 2: Common-law relationship
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q90

[In what year did you get married to this spouse?/In what year did you begin this common-law relationship?]

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N91

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q95

Did you and your spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q100

In what year did you and your spouse begin to live together?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N101

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q105

Did this marriage end in divorce, death of the spouse or annulment?

• 1: Divorce
• 2: Death of spouse
• 3: Annulment
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q106

Did you and this spouse separate before divorcing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q107

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N108

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q110

[In what year was the divorce final?/In what year did your spouse die?/In what year was the annulment final?]

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N111

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q115

In what year did you and your partner start living apart for the last time?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N116

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_R120

Now with the third most recent relationship you had.

Press <1> to continue.

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q120

Was this a marriage or common-law relationship?

• 1: Marriage
• 2: Common-law relationship
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q125

[In what year did you get married to this spouse?/In what year did you begin this common-law relationship?]

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N126

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q130

Did you and your spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q135

In what year did you and your spouse begin to live together?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N136

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q140

Did this marriage end in divorce, death of the spouse or annulment?

• 1: Divorce
• 2: Death of spouse
• 3: Annulment
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q141

Did you and this spouse separate before divorcing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q142

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N143

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q145

[In what year was the divorce final?/In what year did your spouse die?/In what year was the annulment final?]

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N146

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_Q150

In what year did you and your partner start living apart for the last time?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter the year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Marital Status Changes (FPMC) - Question identifier:FPMC_N151

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_R05

The next few questions are about changes in your family situation since January ^DT_SPYRE.

Press <1> to continue.

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q05

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, did you [father/give birth to] a child, adopt a child, or begin to raise a step child?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q10

Did you [father/give birth to] a child?

Please mention to the respondent that we are talking about biological children in this question.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q15

How many children did you [father/give birth to] since January ^DT_SPYRE?

Min = 1; Max = 10

Enter number of children. Please make sure that the number of children mentioned by the respondent is concerning biological children only.

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q20

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, did you begin to raise a step-child? By step children we mean children from a former union of your spouse or common-law partner.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q25

How many step-children did you begin to raise?

Min = 1; Max = 10

Enter number of step-children.

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q30

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, did you adopt a child? Please exclude any step-children mentioned in the previous questions.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q35

How many children did you adopt? Please exclude any step-children you may have mentioned in the previous questions.

Min = 1; Max = 10

Enter number of adopted children.

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_R40

The following questions are about [this child/these children].

Press <1> to continue.

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q05

What is [your child's/your youngest child's/your next youngest child's] first name?

Long Answer Length = 80

Enter name.

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q06

Is this child male or female?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q10

Is this child a birth, step- or adopted child?

• 1: Birth child
• 2: Step child
• 3: Adopted child
• 4: Knowledge of child is unknown
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q15

What is the date of birth of this child?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N16

(What is the date of birth of this child?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N17

(What is the date of birth of this child?)

Enter day. If necessary, ask: (On what day?)

Min = 1; Max = 31

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q20

In what year and month did this child join your household?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N21

(In what year and month did this child join your household?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q25

[At the beginning of the pregnancy/At the beginning of your pregnancy/When you were waiting to adopt [this child/"child's name"]], was your main activity working at a paid job or business?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q30

Are you currently on a [paternity or parental/maternity or parental/parental] leave for this child?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q35

[Did you take a paternity or parental/maternity leave for the birth of [this child/"child's name"]/When [this child/"child's name"] joined your household, did you take a parental leave]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q40

Do you intend to take a [paternity or parental/maternity or parental/parental] leave for this child?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q45

When do you expect this leave to begin?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N46

(When do you expect this leave to begin?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q50

When did this leave begin?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N51

(When did this leave begin?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q55

[Are you receiving/Did you receive/Do you expect to receive] any compensation from your employer during this leave?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q60

[Are you receiving/Did you receive/Do you expect to receive] any compensation from the government during this leave?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q65

[Do you plan on returning/Did you go back] to work after your leave for the [birth/adoption] of this child?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q70

When [do you plan on returning/did you go back] to work?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N71

(When [do you plan on returning/did you go back] to work?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Children not living at home (CHNH) - Question identifier:CHNH_Q05

Do you have any children, aged 17 years old or less, who are not currently living with you?

This includes biological or adopted children and stepchildren.
[Children already included in the household are: this child's/the youngest child's/the next youngest child's]

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children not living at home (CHNH) - Question identifier:CHNH_Q10

How many do you have?

Min = 1; Max = 20

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q05

What is [this child's/the youngest child's/the next youngest child's] first name?

Long Answer Length = 80

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q10

Is this child male or female?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q15

What is the date of birth of this child?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Enter year. If necessary, ask: (In what year?)

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_N20

(What is the date of birth of this child?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)

• 01: January
• 02: February
• 03: March
• 04: April
• 05: May
• 06: June
• 07: July
• 08: August
• 09: September
• 10: October
• 11: November
• 12: December
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_N25

(What is the date of birth of this child?)

Enter day. If necessary, ask: (On what day?)

Min = 01; Max = 31

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q27

Does this child usually live with you all of the time, more than half of the time, half the time, less than half the time, or none of the time?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: More than half of the time
• 3: Half of the time
• 4: Less than half of the time
• 5: None of the time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q28

Is this child in a joint custodial arrangement with another parent who lives elsewhere?

The joint custody arrangement can be formal between parents, informal between parents, court ordered or court ordered in progress.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q30

With whom does this child usually live?

Read categories to respondent. If child lives with other parent and other relatives, select "With other parent".

• 1: With other parent
• 2: With other relatives such as grandparent, sibling, aunt
• 3: With foster or adoptive parents
• 4: Independently (alone or with others)
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q35

In what year did this child last live with you?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

If child has NEVER lived with respondent, enter 0000.
This refers to the last year in which the child lived with the respondent at least half of the time. That is, the child lived with the respondent full-time, or the respondent had primary custody of the child and the child spent less than half of the time living elsewhere. Do not include temporary living situations such as vacations, holidays, or weekend visits.

Child Custody 1 (CHDU) - Question identifier:CHDU_R05

The next questions are about [the child/the children] who [is/are] living with you.

Press <1> to continue.

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_Q05

Does ^DT_CHILDNAMEE usually live with you all of the time, more than half of the time, half the time, or less than half the time?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: More than half of the time
• 3: Half of the time
• 4: Less than half of the time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_Q10

Is this child in a joint custodial arrangement with another parent who lives elsewhere?

The joint custody arrangement can be formal between parents, informal between parents, court ordered or court ordered in progress.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_Q15

Where does ^DT_CHILDNAMEE usually live the rest of the time?

Read categories to respondent. If child lives with other parent and other relatives, select "With other parent".

• 1: With the other parent
• 2: With other relatives such as a grandparent, sibling, or aunt
• 3: With foster or adoptive parents
• 4: Independently (alone or with others)
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q05

Does [this child/"child's name"] currently need or use medicine prescribed by a doctor, other than vitamins?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q10

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q15

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q20

Does [this child/"child's name"] need or use more medical care, mental health or educational services than is usual for most children of the same age?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q25

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q30

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q35

Is [this child/"child's name"] limited or prevented in any way in [his/her] ability to do the things most children of the same age can do?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q40

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q45

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q50

Does [this child/"child's name"] need or use special therapy, such as physical, occupational or speech therapy?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q55

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q60

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q65

Does [this child/"child's name"] have any kind of emotional, developmental or behavioral problem for which [he/she] needs or gets treatment or counselling?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q70

Has this problem lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q75

Has [this child/"child's name"]'s health condition caused financial problems for your family?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q80

Have you or other family members cut down on the hours you work in order to care for [this child/"child's name"]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q85

Have you or other family members stopped working because of [this child/"child's name"]'s health conditions?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Education 2 - sub block (CHED) - Question identifier:CHED_R05

The next section is about ["child's name"/this child]'s experiences at school.

Please ensure you are speaking with ^DT_PRNAME.

Child Education 2 - sub block (CHED) - Question identifier:CHED_Q05

What type of school is ["child's name"/this child] in?

Collect for the Sept ^DV_REFMID to June ^DV_REFEND school year. If the current date is July/August ^DV_REFEND or child is otherwise in-between schools, collect the type of school the child last attended.

• 1: Public school
• 2: Catholic school, publicly funded
• 3: Private school
• 4: Not in school
• 5: Taught at home (home schooled)
• 6: Child in an institution (for example hospital, young offender facility, child welfare facility)
• 7: Other - Specify
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Education 2 - sub block (CHED) - Question identifier:CHED_Q10

What school grade is ["child's name"/this child] in?

Collect for the Sept ^DV_REFMID to June ^DV_REFEND school year. If the current date is July/August ^DV_REFEND or child is otherwise in-between schools, collect the grade last attended

• 01: Grade 1 (Elementary)
• 02: Grade 2 (Elementary)
• 03: Grade 3 (Elementary)
• 04: Grade 4 (Elementary)
• 05: Grade 5 (Elementary)
• 06: Grade 6 (Elementary)
• 07: [Grade 7/Secondary I / Grade 7/Grade 7 Elementary]
• 08: [Grade 8/Secondary II / Grade 8/Grade 8 Elementary]
• 09: [Grade 9/Secondary III / Grade 9/Grade 9 Elementary/Grade 9 (Senior 1)]
• 10: [Grade 10/Secondary IV / Grade 10/Level 1 Secondary/Grade 10 (Senior 2)]
• 11: [Grade 11/Level 2 Secondary/Secondary V / Grade 11/Grade 11 (Senior 3)]
• 12: [Grade 12/Level 3 Secondary/Grade 12 (Senior 4)]
• 13: Junior Kindergarten / Pre-school
• 14: (Senior) Kindergarten / Primary
• 15: Ungraded
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Child Education 2 - sub block (CHED) - Question identifier:CHED_Q15

In a typical week, how often does ["child's name"/this child] attend [senior kindergarten/junior kindergarten]?

• 1: Full days every day
• 2: Half days every day
• 3: Full days alternate days
• 4: Half days alternate days
• 5: Some other combination
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_R05

Now I would like to ask some questions about any financial plans for [your child/your children] in the event that [he continues/she continues/they continue] with postsecondary education.

These questions pertain only to children who are 17 years old or younger.

Press <1> to continue.

Please note, these questions do include 17 year olds.

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q05

Do you [and your spouse or partner] currently have savings set aside for [your child/your children]'s postsecondary education? Types of savings include bank accounts, GICs, RESPs, RRSPs, mutual funds, investment funds, etc.

We are trying to understand the strategies used by parents or guardians to finance or help pay for their child's (children's) postsecondary education.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q10

Do you [and your spouse or partner] expect to save at a later date for [your child/your children]'s postsecondary education?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q15

Understandably, there are many reasons why parents [have not started to save/do not save] for their children's postsecondary education. Could you tell me the main reason or reasons that apply in your situation?

Mark all that apply.

• 01: Parents will pay or help pay when the time comes (but not with savings)
• 02: Child will pay and/or take out loans
• 03: Child will use savings and/or income from others
• 04: Do not have to pay for postsecondary education
• 05: Parents do not feel they have an obligation to pay
• 06: Parents don't think postsecondary education is important
• 07: Parents don't have sufficient money (no disposable (extra) income)
• 08: Parents have other priorities - prefer to pay down debt or to save for other purposes
• 09: Parents will save later
• 10: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q20

Which of the following methods are you using to save for [your child/your children]'s postsecondary education?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 1: Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)
• 2: Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
• 3: Regular savings accounts
• 4: Investments not in a registered account (term deposits, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), savings bonds, mutual funds, investment funds or publicly traded stocks)
• 5: Other types of savings methods
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q25

Do you expect the total savings from RESPs to cover...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: The entire cost of [his/her/their] post-secondary education
• 2: More than half the cost of [his/her/their] post-secondary education
• 3: Less than half the cost of [his/her/their] post-secondary education
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q27

What was the value of [your child/your children]'s RESP at the end of ^DV_REFMID? Include savings and interest as well as the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) and the Canada Learning Bond (CLB).

Min = 0; Max = 1000000

Best estimate is acceptable. Round to nearest dollar amount.

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q30

Do you expect the total savings from [this source/all of these sources combined, including RESP savings,/all of these sources combined] to cover...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: The entire cost of [his/her/their] post-secondary education
• 2: More than half the cost of [his/her/their] post-secondary education
• 3: Less than half the cost of [his/her/their] post-secondary education
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q35

What was the total value of these savings at the end of ^DV_REFMID? Include all methods of savings and interest.

Min = 0; Max = 4000000

Best estimate is acceptable. Round to nearest dollar amount.

Children - Financial PSE Planning (CHFP) - Question identifier:CHFP_Q40

Do you expect that [your child/your children] will pay any part of [his/her/their] education costs?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care Paid (FICP) - Question identifier:FICP_Q05

In ^DV_REFMID, did you pay for child care, such as day care or babysitting, so that you could work at your paid job(s)?

Collect for the ^DV_REFMID calendar year.
Ensure that the respondent is including payments made for child care during school holidays.
Do not count any expenses paid for working at an unpaid job.
Do not double-count any expenses paid by the household that were already reported for (or by) another household member.
Exclude payments to family members living with you.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care Paid (FICP) - Question identifier:FICP_Q10

What was the total amount you paid for child care in ^DV_REFMID so that you could work at your paid job(s)?

Min = 1; Max = 100000

Do not double-count any expenses paid by the household that were already reported for (or by) another member.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_R01

The following questions are about the child care that you use regularly for [this child/"child's name"].

Press <1> to continue.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q01A

Do you currently have any regular child care for [this child/"child's name"]?

Exclude child care provided by the other parent even when parents are separated or divorced. Exclude babysitting.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q01B

Is your current child care arrangement for [this child/"child's name"] the same arrangement that you use for ^PREVCHILDFNAME?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q02

Have you ever used regular child care for [this child/"child's name"]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q03

What is your main activity while [this child/"child's name"] is in child care?

• 1: Working at a paid job or business
• 2: Looking for a paid job
• 3: Going to school
• 4: Household work (for example, care of other family members)
• 5: Volunteering
• 6: Unable to work (for example, because of a disability)
• 7: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q04

What is your spouse or partner's main activity while [this child/"child's name"] is in child care?

• 1: Working at a paid job or business
• 2: Looking for a paid job
• 3: Going to school
• 4: Household work (for example, care of other family members)
• 5: Volunteering
• 6: Unable to work (for example, because of a disability)
• 7: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q05

Which of the following types of child care arrangements do you currently use for [this child/"child's name"]?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 1: Daycare centre
• 2: Care in someone else's home
• 3: Care in child's own home
• 4: [Before and/or after school program]
• 5: [Nursery school or Preschool]
• 6: Other child care arrangement
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q12

What child care arrangement do you consider your main one, that is, the one used for the most hours?

If there are two "main" arrangements with the same number of hours, ask the respondent to choose one.

• 01: [Daycare centre]
• 02: [Care in someone else's home]
• 03: [Care in someone else's home by a non-relative]
• 04: [Care in someone else's home by a relative]
• 05: [Care in someone else's home by child's mother or father]
• 06: [Care in someone else's home by child's grandmother or grandfather]
• 07: [Care in someone else's home by child's brother or sister]
• 08: [Care in someone else's home by another relative]
• 09: [Care in child's own home]
• 10: [Care in child's own home by a non-relative]
• 11: [Care in child's own home by a relative]
• 12: [Care in child's own home by child's mother or father]
• 13: [Care in child's own home by child's grandmother or grandfather]
• 14: [Care in child's own home by child's brother or sister]
• 15: [Care in child's own home by another relative]
• 16: [Before and/or after school program]
• 17: [Nursery school or Preschool]
• 18: [Other child care arrangement]
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q13

How old was [this child/"child's name"] when you started using this current [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement]?

Min = 0; Max = 119

Enter the age below and specify if the response is in months or in years on the next screen.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_N13

(How old was [this child/"child's name"] when you started using this [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement]?)

If necessary ask: Is this in months or years?

• 1: Months
• 2: Years

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q14

Overall, how satisfied are you with this [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement]?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q15

[Including "child's name", how/How] many children aged 0 to 2 years old regularly attend this [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement]?

Min = 0; Max = 20

Include children who are part-time or full-time and the care provider's own children.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q16

[Including "child's name", how/How] many children aged 3 to 5 years old regularly attend this [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement]?

Min = 0; Max = 20

Include children who are part-time or full-time and the care provider's own children.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q17

How many children aged 6 and older regularly attend this [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement]?

Min = 0; Max = 20

Include children who are part-time or full-time and the care provider's own children.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q18

Including [this child/"child's name"], how many children are there in [this child/"child's name"]'s group or class at the [daycare centre/nursery school or preschool]?

Min = 1; Max = 20

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q19

How many care providers are responsible for these children?

Min = 1; Max = 10

This does not include temporary help or care provided by administrative or housekeeping staff during break periods.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_R20

The next questions refer to the main care provider, that is, the person who spends the most time with [this child/"child's name"] while [he/she] is in care.

Press <1> to continue.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q20

To your knowledge, does your main care provider have any training in early childhood education or child care, at the college or university level?

For children in daycare, and/or nursery school or preschool, this refers to the main care provider, and not other staff such as the centre director who do not work directly with the respondent's child.

If there are two "main" care providers who spend equal time with the child, please ask the respondent to choose one for questions about "main care provider".

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q21

During the past 6 months, how well has [this child/"child's name"] gotten along with [his/her] main care provider?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Very well (no problems)
• 2: Quite well (hardly any problems)
• 3: Pretty well (occasional problems)
• 4: Not too well (frequent problems)
• 5: Not well at all (constant problems)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q22

On average, how often do you[or your spouse or partner] discuss [this child/"child's name"]'s development with your main care provider?

Read categories to respondent.
Include formal and informal discussions.

• 01: Daily
• 02: A few times a week
• 03: Once a week
• 04: A few times a month
• 05: Once a month
• 06: Once every three months
• 07: Every 6 months (twice a year)
• 08: Once a year
• 09: Never
• 10: Not applicable (child care not a developmental program)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_R23

Now I'd like to ask you about [this child/"child's name"]'s activities while in child care.

Press <1> to continue.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q23

In the past month, while in child care, how often did your child participate in learning activities like singing songs, storytelling or play based learning? Was it...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Everyday
• 2: Several times a week
• 3: A few times in the past month
• 4: Not in the past month
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q24

While at child care, on average, how many hours a day does [this child/"child's name"] have an opportunity to play outdoors:

...during the warm weather, for example, spring and summer?

• 1: Less than 1 hour a day
• 2: 1 to less than 2 hours a day
• 3: 2 to less than 3 hours a day
• 4: 3 hours or more a day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q25

(While at child care, on average, how many hours a day does [this child/"child's name"] have an opportunity to play outdoors: )

...during the cold weather, for example, winter?

• 1: Less than 1 hour a day
• 2: 1 to less than 2 hours a day
• 3: 2 to less than 3 hours a day
• 4: 3 hours or more a day
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_R26

Now I am going to ask you about your satisfaction with your [main child care arrangement/child care arrangement] for [this child/"child's name"].

Press <1> to continue.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q26

Please tell me how satisfied you are with:

... the characteristics of the main care provider, for example personality or experience.

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q27

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the information you receive from your main care provider about [this child/"child's name"] while [he/she] has been at child care.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q28

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the safety and security of the environment.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q29

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the opportunities for learning.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q30

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the hours of operation.

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q31

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the location.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q32

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the cost.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q33

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

... the main care provider's ability to speak to [this child/"child's name"] in your language of choice.

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q34

(Please tell me how satisfied you are with:)

...the main care provider's ability to address any special needs [this child/"child's name"] may have.

Examples of special needs include special mobility issues, a visual, hearing, speech or intellectual impairment, food allergies, behavioural needs.

If the respondent indicates that the child has no special needs, select "5 - Not applicable (child does not have special needs)".

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Dissatisfied
• 4: Very dissatisfied
• 5: Not applicable (child does not have special needs)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q35

Would you prefer to use a type of child care for [this child/"child's name"] other than what you are now using, such as daycare, nursery school or preschool, care by a relative or other caregiver or care by yourself[or your spouse or partner]?

If respondent indicates that they would prefer another child care arrangement, but would choose an arrangement of the same type, select "2 - No" (for example, wants to change from current daycare centre to a daycare centre at another location).

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q36

What type of child care arrangement would you prefer to use for [this child/"child's name"]?

Read categories to respondent.

• 01: Child cared for by self or spouse
• 02: Child cared for part-time by self or spouse and other child care arrangement
• 03: Care in someone else's home by a non-relative
• 04: Care in someone else's home by a relative
• 05: Care in child's home by a non-relative
• 06: Care in child's home by a relative
• 07: Daycare centre
• 08: [Before and/or after school program]
• 09: [Nursery school or preschool]
• 10: Other child care arrangement
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q37

What is the main reason for not using your preferred type of child care arrangement for [this child/"child's name"]?

• 01: Cost of preferred arrangement is too high
• 02: On a waiting list
• 03: Can't afford to stay home (if preferred arrangement is child in parent's care)
• 04: Preferred arrangement is not available for children of child's age
• 05: Preferred arrangement is not available to fit my schedule
• 06: No relatives in my community (if preferred arrangement is with relative)
• 07: Preferred arrangement is not available where I live
• 08: Other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q38

Excluding [his/her] current child care arrangements, has [this child/"child's name"] ever been cared for on a regular basis by someone other than yourself[or your spouse or partner]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q39

Excluding periods of care by yourself[or your spouse or partner], overall, how many changes in [his/her] regular child care arrangements has [this child/"child's name"] experienced since you began using child care?

Min = 1; Max = 50

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q40

What was the main reason for the most recent change to your child care arrangement for [this child/"child's name"]?

Show card #37 to respondent.

• 01: Care provider was no longer available
• 02: Family or child moved or custody arrangements changed
• 03: Work status changed (for example, parent's working hours changed or was laid off)
• 04: Not satisfied with care provider/program (for example, concerns about child's safety, daily activities)
• 05: Changes in child's needs (for example, special care, child's age)
• 06: A preferred arrangement was available (for example, a subsidized space)
• 07: Child started school
• 08: Cost
• 09: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q41

How old was [this child/"child's name"] when [he/she] was first placed in any regular child care arrangement?

Min = 0; Max = 119

Enter the age below and specify if the response is in months or in years on the next screen.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_N41

(How old was [this child/"child's name"] when [he/she] was first placed in any regular child care arrangement?)
If necessary ask: Is this in months or years?

• 1: Months
• 2: Years

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q42

Is [this child/"child's name"] in the publicly subsidized child care program, for example, the former $7 per day Quebec daycare program or an Early Childhood Centre (ECC)?

Child Care Expense Deduction and the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) (formerly known as the Universal Child Care Benefit) should not be included here.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q43

Excluding the Child Care Expense Deduction[and the Canada Child Benefit], do you receive any financial assistance or subsidies for [this child/"child's name"]'s child care expenses?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q44

Does [this child/"child's name"] qualify for subsidized child care?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q45

What is the main reason that [this child/"child's name"] is not in a subsidized program?

• 1: No subsidized spaces available (on waiting list)
• 2: Don't like the child care centre where subsidy is available
• 3: Can't afford the fees even with the subsidy
• 4: Cared for by relative
• 5: Happy with current child care arrangement
• 6: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q46

How much does your household pay your main care provider, per week, for [this child/"child's name"]'s care?

Min = 0; Max = 994

Enter amount. If not paid on a weekly basis, please estimate weekly amount. Round off to the nearest dollar. Include amounts paid out of pocket only.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q47

Overall, how much does your household pay a week for [this child/"child's name"]'s care?

Min = 0; Max = 994

Please include only payments made for all regular child care arrangements not occasional babysitting. Enter amount. If not paid on a weekly basis, please estimate weekly amount. Round off to the nearest dollar. Include amounts paid out of pocket only.

Child Care (CHCC) - Question identifier:CHCC_Q48

Last summer, while [this child/"child's name"] was not in school, what type of child care arrangement did you use? Please include parental care.

Mark all that apply.

• 01: Daycare centre
• 02: Care in someone else's home by a non-relative
• 03: Care in someone else's home by a relative
• 04: Care in own home by a non-relative
• 05: Care in own home by brother or sister
• 06: Care in own home by relative other than the child's brother or sister
• 07: Child in own care
• 08: Structured summer program, for example, overnight camp, day camp
• 09: Child in care of parent
• 10: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Hours of Care (CHCH) - Question identifier:CHCH_Q01

In a typical week, how many hours per week do you use:

[child care arrangement]?

Min = 1; Max = 168

An estimate or average is acceptable.

Hours of Care (CHCH) - Question identifier:CHCH_Q02

Is this a home-based daycare?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Hours of Care (CHCH) - Question identifier:CHCH_Q03

Is this an Early Childhood Center (CPE/ECC) or affiliated with an Early Childhood Center?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Hours of Care (CHCH) - Question identifier:CHCH_Q04

Is the [child care program or daycare centre/person providing this care] licensed by the government or approved by a family daycare agency?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Hours of Care (CHCH) - Question identifier:CHCH_Q05

Is the child care program or daycare centre operated on a profit or non-profit basis?

• 1: Profit
• 2: Non-profit
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Caregiver (CHCG) - Question identifier:CHCG_Q01

[For the care in someone else's home/For the care in the child's own home], is ^DT_CHILDNAMEE in the care of a relative or a non-relative?

Mark all that apply.

• 1: Non-relative
• 2: Relative
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Caregiver (CHCG) - Question identifier:CHCG_Q02

^DT_RELATIVE provides child care for ^DT_CHILDNAMEE?

Mark all that apply.

• 1: Mother or father
• 2: Grandmother or grandfather
• 3: Brother or sister
• 4: Other relative
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_R05

The next few questions are about support payments that you may have received from a former spouse or partner or paid to a former spouse or partner.

Press <1> to continue.

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q05

In ^DV_REFMID, did you receive any support payments from a former spouse or partner? That is, spousal support (alimony), separation allowance, or child support.

Include only support payments actually received.
Exclude all other gifts or transfers of money.

"Support payments" are covered by an agreement to pay a fixed amount on a regular basis.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q10

What was the total amount you received in support payments in ^DV_REFMID?

Min = 1; Max = 999995

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q15

In ^DV_REFMID, did you pay any support payments to a former spouse or partner?

Include only support payments actually paid.
Exclude all other gifts or transfers of money.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q20

What was the total amount you paid in support payments in ^DV_REFMID?

Min = 1; Max = 999995

Care giving (CGSC) - Question identifier:CGSC_R05

The next questions ask about help or care you may have given to family, friends or neighbours for a long-term illness, disability or aging. This help may include driving them, shopping with or for them, helping with housework, personal care or anything else. Please exclude paid help provided to clients or patients, or help provided on behalf of an organization.

A long-term health condition is one that has lasted or is expected to last 6 months or longer.

Help or care includes: indoor household chores (cleaning, washing, ironing, shopping, etc.); outdoor chores (cutting grass, shoveling, home repairs, etc.); driving care receiver to appointments or to do errands; banking, financing; coordinating care needs; administering medication; helping with personal care (bathing, cutting nails, etc.); or any other activity the respondent provided help with.

Excludes paid help the respondent provided to clients or patients, or help provided on behalf of an organization.

Press <1> to continue.

Care giving (CGSC) - Question identifier:CGSC_Q05

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, have you helped or cared for someone who had a long-term health condition or a physical or mental disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care giving (CGSC) - Question identifier:CGSC_Q10

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, have you helped or cared for someone who had problems related to aging?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Months in which care was given (CGMP) - Question identifier:CGMP_Q05

Since January ^DT_SPYRE, in what months did you provide care?

Show card #38 to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 00: Provided care in all months
• 01: January ^DV_REFSTART
• 02: February ^DV_REFSTART
• 03: March ^DV_REFSTART
• 04: April ^DV_REFSTART
• 05: May ^DV_REFSTART
• 06: June ^DV_REFSTART
• 07: July ^DV_REFSTART
• 08: August ^DV_REFSTART
• 09: September ^DV_REFSTART
• 10: October ^DV_REFSTART
• 11: November ^DV_REFSTART
• 12: December ^DV_REFSTART
• 13: January ^DV_REFMID
• 14: February ^DV_REFMID
• 15: March ^DV_REFMID
• 16: April ^DV_REFMID
• 17: May ^DV_REFMID
• 18: June ^DV_REFMID
• 19: July ^DV_REFMID
• 20: August ^DV_REFMID
• 21: September ^DV_REFMID
• 22: October ^DV_REFMID
• 23: November ^DV_REFMID
• 24: December ^DV_REFMID
• 25: January ^DV_REFEND
• 26: February ^DV_REFEND
• 27: March ^DV_REFEND
• 28: April ^DV_REFEND
• 29: May ^DV_REFEND
• 30: June ^DV_REFEND
• 31: July ^DV_REFEND
• 32: August ^DV_REFEND
• 33: September ^DV_REFEND
• 34: October ^DV_REFEND
• 35: November ^DV_REFEND
• 36: December ^DV_REFEND
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Number of hours of help provided by respondent (CGHP) - Question identifier:CGHP_Q10

In an average week, how many hours of care or help did you provide?

Min = 0; Max = 168

This refers to a typical week in which care was given. If the number of hours of weekly care provided varied significantly over the reference period, this may be difficult to calculate. Please stress that we are looking for an "average" or what happened most of the time.

If the respondent provided care for less than one hour per week, please enter 1.

Refers to help given during the reference period for a long-term health condition, physical or mental disability or problems related to aging. Include help to family, friends, or neighbours. Excludes paid help to clients or patients, or help provided on behalf of an organization.

Number of people helped by the respondent (CGPP) - Question identifier:CGPP_Q10

How many family members, friends or neighbours have you helped?

Min = 1; Max = 60

Help includes all previously mentioned activities such as transportation, meal preparation, house maintenance, personal care, medical treatments, scheduling, banking or anything else.

Refers to help given during the reference period for a long-term health condition, physical or mental disability or problems related to aging.

Excludes paid help the respondent provided to clients or patients, or help provided on behalf of an organization.

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_R10

Now some questions about the person to whom, since January ^DT_SPYRE, you have dedicated the most time and resources because of a long-term health condition, a physical or mental disability, or problems related to aging.

Refers to care or help given to family, friends or neighbours. Excludes paid help to clients or patients, or help provided on behalf of an organization.

Press <1> to continue.

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q10

What is the first name of this person?

Long Answer Length = 30

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q20

How old is [this person]?

Min = 0; Max = 995

If [this person] is deceased, please enter <995>

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q30

How old was [this person] at the time of his/her death?

Min = 0; Max = 130

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q35

What [was/is] the relationship of [this person] to you?

Please be mindful to the direction of the relationship - it is always to the respondent.

• 01: Husband
• 02: Wife
• 03: Partner of respondent
• 04: Ex-husband
• 05: Ex-wife
• 06: Ex-partner of respondent
• 07: Son of respondent
• 08: Daughter of respondent
• 09: Father of respondent
• 10: Mother of respondent
• 11: Brother of respondent
• 12: Sister of respondent
• 13: Grandson of respondent
• 14: Granddaughter of respondent
• 15: Grandfather of respondent
• 16: Grandmother of respondent
• 17: Son-in-law of respondent
• 18: Daughter-in-law of respondent
• 19: Father-in-law of respondent
• 20: Mother-in-law of respondent
• 21: Brother-in-law of respondent
• 22: Sister-in-law of respondent
• 23: Nephew of respondent
• 24: Niece of respondent
• 25: Uncle of respondent
• 26: Aunt of respondent
• 27: Cousin of respondent
• 28: Close friend of respondent
• 29: Neighbour of respondent
• 30: Co-worker of respondent
• 31: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q40

What [was/is] [this person]'s sex?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Distance to Care Receiver (CGDI) - Question identifier:CGDI_Q05

[How close does "person's name"/this person live to you?/At the time you were providing help, how close did "person's name"/this person live to you?]

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: In the same household
• 2: In the same building
• 3: Less than 10 minutes by car
• 4: 10 minutes to less than 30 minutes by car
• 5: 30 minutes to less than 1 hour by car
• 6: 1 hour to less than 3 hours by car
• 7: 3 hours or more by car
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care Giving Impact on Finances and Work (CGIW) - Question identifier:CGIW_Q05

Did providing this care cause financial problems for you?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care Giving Impact on Finances and Work (CGIW) - Question identifier:CGIW_Q10

Did you cut down on the hours you work in order to provide this care?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care Giving Impact on Finances and Work (CGIW) - Question identifier:CGIW_Q15

Did you stop working altogether in order to provide this care?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R01

The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Please tell me only about difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Press <1> to continue.

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q01

Do you have any difficulty seeing?

Read categories to respondent.

If respondent indicates that he/she uses glasses or contact lenses, ask for a response based on their ability to see when using these aids.

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q02

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q03

[With your glasses or contact lenses, which/Which] of the following best describes your ability to see? Do you...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Have no difficulty seeing
• 2: Have some difficulty (seeing)
• 3: Have a lot of difficulty (seeing)
• 4: Are legally blind
• 5: Are blind
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q04

How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q05

Do you have any difficulty hearing?

Read categories to respondent.

If respondent indicates that he/she uses a hearing aid or a cochlear implant, ask for a response based on their ability to hear when using these aids.

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q06

Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q07

[With your hearing aid or cochlear implant, which/Which] of the following best describes your ability to hear? You...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Have no difficulty hearing
• 2: Have some difficulty (hearing)
• 3: Have a lot of difficulty (hearing)
• 4: Cannot hear at all
• 5: Are Deaf
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q08

How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q09

Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R10

The following questions are about your ability to move around, even when using an aid such as a cane.

Press <1> to continue.

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q10

How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?

Read categories to respondent.

This corresponds to the regular walking pace of the respondent. If the respondent uses an aid for minimal support such as a cane, walking stick or crutches, ask for a response based on their ability to walk when using these aids.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q11

How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?

Read categories to respondent.

This corresponds to the regular walking pace of the respondent. If the respondent uses an aid for minimal support such as a cane, walking stick or crutches, ask for a response based on their ability to walk when using these aids.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q12

How often [does this difficulty walking limit/does this difficulty using stairs limit/do these difficulties limit] your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q13

How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q14

How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example, above your head?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q15

How often [does this difficulty bending down and picking up an object limit/does this difficulty reaching limit/do these difficulties limit] your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q16

How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q17

How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R18

The following questions are about pain due to a long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more.

Press <1> to continue.

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q18

Do you have pain that is always present?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q19

Do you [also/null/blank] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q20

How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

If the respondent has both pain that is always present and pain that reoccurs from time to time, ask them about the pain that bothers them the most. If respondent indicates that pain is controlled by medication or therapy, ask for a response based on when the respondent is using medication or therapy.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q21

When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

If the respondent has both pain that is always present and pain that reoccurs from time to time, ask them about the pain that bothers them the most. If respondent indicates that pain is controlled by medication or therapy, ask for a response based on when the respondent is using medication or therapy.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R22

Please answer only for difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Press <1> to continue.

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q22

Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q23

Do you think you have a condition that makes it difficult in general for you to learn? This may include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention problems, etc.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q24

Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q25

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q26

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q27

Has a doctor, psychologist or other health care professional ever said that you had a developmental disability or disorder? This may include Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, mental impairment due to lack of oxygen at birth, etc.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q28

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q29

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q30

Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion? Please exclude occasional forgetfulness such as not remembering where you put your keys.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q31

How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?

Read categories to respondent.

If respondent indicates that the problem is controlled by medication or therapy ask for a response based on when the respondent is using medication or therapy.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q32

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this problem?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q33

Please remember that your answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions? These may include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia, etc.

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q34

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

Read categories to respondent.

If respondent indicates that the condition is controlled by medication or therapy, ask for a response based on when the respondent is using medication or therapy.

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

DISABILITY SCREENING QUESTIONS - GENERAL POPULATION SURVEYS VERSION (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q35

When you are experiencing this condition, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some (difficulty)
• 3: A lot (of difficulty)
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 8: RF
• 9: DK