Canadian Housing Survey
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Table of Contents
- Household composition (HHC)
- Demographic information (DEM)
- Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT)
- Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR)
- Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN)
- Utilities (UTS)
- Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS)
- Economic hardship (EHA)
- Dwelling satisfaction (DWS)
- Dwelling issues (DWI)
- Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES)
- Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC)
- Neighbourhood issues (NEI)
- Previous accommodations (PAC)
- Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA)
- Subsidized housing (SDH)
- Forced moves (EVI)
- Civic engagement (CER)
- Life satisfaction (LIS)
- Community satisfaction (COS)
- General health (GH)
- Disability screening questions (DSQ)
- Homelessness (HOM)
- Household characteristics (HOC)
- Language (LAN)
- Aboriginal identity (ABI)
- Population groups (PG)
- Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM)
- Sexual orientation (SOR)
- Education (ED)
- Employment (EMP)
- Main activity (ACT)
- Veterans (VAC)
Household composition (HHC)
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R05
The next few questions ask for important information about the people in your household.
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q05
Including yourself, how many persons are staying at this address?
*Number of persons:
- 00: 0
- 01: 1
- 02: 2
- 03: 3
- 04: 4
- 05: 5
- 06: 6
- 07: 7
- 08: 8
- 09: 9
- 10: 10
- 11: 11
- 12: 12
- 13: 13
- 14: 14
- 15: 15
- 16: 16
- 17: 17
- 18: 18
- 19: 19
- 20: 20
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10A
[Beginning with yourself, please provide the first name, last name, and age of all the people usually living at this address.]
*First name
Long Answer Length = 25
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10B
*Last name
Long Answer Length = 30
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10C
*Age
Min = 0; Max = 999
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R15
Please verify that you are listed first and all of the information is correct.
First name: [FirstName]
Last name: [LastName]
Age: [AgeOfPerson]
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17A
What is this person's date of birth?
Day
Min = 0; Max = 99
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17B
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
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17C
Year
Min = 0; Max = 9999
Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q20
What is the relationship of the following [people] to you?
- 01: Your husband or wife
- 02: Your common-law partner
- 03: Your father or mother
- 04: Your son or daughter (birth, adopted or step)
- 05: Your brother or sister
- 06: Your foster father or mother
- 07: Your foster son or daughter
- 08: Your grandfather or grandmother
- 09: Your grandson or granddaughter
- 10: Your in-law
- 11: Other related
- 12: Unrelated
Demographic information (DEM)
Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R05
The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.
Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q05
What was this person's sex at birth?
- 1: Male
- 2: Female
Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10
What is this person's gender?
- 1: Male
- 2: Female
- 3: Or please specify
Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R15
Please verify that all of the information is correct.
Sex assigned at birth: [Male]
Gender: [Male]
Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q25
What is this person's marital status?
- 1: Married (For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".)
- 2: Living common law (Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.)
- 3: Never married (not living common law)
- 4: Separated (not living common law)
- 5: Divorced (not living common law)
- 6: Widowed (not living common law)
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT)
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_R05
The following questions are about the characteristics of your dwelling.
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q05
Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q10
Is this dwelling part of a condominium development?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q15
Is this dwelling part of a not-for-profit housing co-operative?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q20
How many bedrooms are in this dwelling?
Number of bedrooms
Min = 0; Max = 99
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q25
Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?
Would you say:
- 1: No, only regular maintenance is needed, for example, painting, furnace cleaning
- 2: Yes, minor repairs are needed, for example, missing or loose floor tiles, bricks or shingles, defective steps, railing or siding
- 3: Yes, major repairs are needed, for example, defective plumbing or electrical wiring, structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings
Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q30
Is this dwelling located on an agricultural operation that is operated by a member of this household?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR)
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_R01
The next questions are about the rent your household pays for this dwelling and any financial assistance you receive to help pay for the rent. Financial assistance includes rent assistance, rent supplement, rent allowances or situations where the rent is geared to income.
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q05
Do you or any member of your household have to report income to determine the amount of rent to pay?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q10
Is the rent for your dwelling subsidized?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q15
Who subsidizes the rent?
Is it:
- 1: A housing co-operative
- 2: A not-for-profit organization, other than a housing co-operative
- 3: A government (e.g., municipal, provincial, territorial or federal government, or indigenous entity)
- 4: A relative
- 5: An employer
- 6: A private company or individual (Exclude a relative or an employer.)
- 7: Other
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q20
Specify the level of government or entity
- 1: Municipal government
- 2: Provincial or territorial government
- 3: Federal government
- 4: Indigenous entity
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q25
Who is your landlord?
Is it:
- 1: A housing co-operative
- 2: A not-for-profit organization, other than a housing co-operative
- 3: A government (e.g., municipal, provincial, territorial or federal government, or indigenous entity)
- 4: A relative
- 5: An employer
- 6: A private company or individual (Exclude a relative or an employer.)
- 7: Other
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q30
Specify the level of government or entity
- 1: Municipal government
- 2: Provincial or territorial government
- 3: Federal government
- 4: Indigenous entity
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q35
Did your household get this dwelling from being on a waiting list for subsidized housing?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q40A
How long was your household on the waiting list before getting this dwelling?
Months
Min = 0; Max = 999
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q40B
Years
Min = 0; Max = 99.9
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q55
What is the monthly rent paid for this dwelling?
Monthly rent
Min = 0; Max = 9999
Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q60
Which of the following are included as part of the monthly rent?
Does it include:
- 01: Electricity
- 02: Oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels
- 03: Water and other municipal services
- 04: Internet
- 05: Cable
- 06: Parking space
- 07: Appliances (e.g., refrigerator, stove)
- 08: Furniture
- 09: Air conditioning
- 10: Other
- 11: None of the above
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN)
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_R05
The next questions are about the costs associated with owning this dwelling.
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q20
Is there a mortgage on this dwelling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q25
Are property taxes included in your mortgage payments?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q30
Do you have more than one mortgage on your dwelling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q35
How often do you make regular mortgage payments?
Is it:
- 01: Weekly
- 02: Every two weeks
- 03: Twice a month
- 04: Monthly
- 05: Quarterly
- 06: Twice a year
- 07: Annually
- 08: Other
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q45
How much do you pay [for your mortgage weekly/biweekly/...], including your property taxes?
Mortgage payment
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q50
How much do you pay [for your mortgage weekly/biweekly/...]?
Mortgage payment
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q55
How much do you pay monthly for all these mortgages, including your property taxes?
Mortgage payment
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q60
How much do you pay monthly for all these mortgages?
Mortgage payment
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q65
What is the total annual property tax bill for this dwelling?
Annual property taxes
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q75
What is the regular monthly condominium fee for this dwelling?
Monthly condominium fee
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q80
How much is now owed on [your mortgage] on this property?
Total amount owed
Min = 1; Max = 99999999
Utilities (UTS)
Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q05A
For this dwelling, what are the yearly payments for the following services?
Electricity
- 1: None
- 2: Included in rent or other payment
- 3: Amount per year
Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q05B
Rounded to the nearest dollar
Min = 0; Max = 99999
Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q10A
Oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels
- 1: None
- 2: Included in rent or other payment
- 3: Amount per year
Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q10B
Rounded to the nearest dollar
Min = 0; Max = 99999
Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q15A
Water and other municipal services
- 1: None
- 2: Included in rent or other payment
- 3: Amount per year
Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q15B
Rounded to the nearest dollar
Min = 0; Max = 99999
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS)
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_R05
The next questions are about whether your household rents out parts of the dwelling.
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q05
Are any members of the household paying rent as a lodger?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q06
(If LAS_Q05=yes)
Is there a formal lease agreement?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q10
Who is paying rent as a lodger?
- 1: List of household members
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q15
On this property, are there any other dwellings that you own and rent out, such as basement suites, granny suites, or accessory suites?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q20
Is the title or property deed for these dwellings separate from your principal residence?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Economic hardship (EHA)
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05A
In the past 12 months, did any member of your household ever do any of the following because they were short of money?
a. Ask for financial help from friends or relatives for day-to-day expenses
- 1: Yes, often
- 2: Yes, sometimes
- 3: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05B
B. Take on debt or sell an asset for day-to-day expenses
- 1: Yes, often
- 2: Yes, sometimes
- 3: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05C
C. Have to turn to a charity organization
- 1: Yes, often
- 2: Yes, sometimes
- 3: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q10
In the past 12 months, how difficult or easy was it for your household to meet its financial needs in terms of transportation, housing, food, clothing and other necessary expenses?
Would you say:
- 1: Very difficult
- 2: Difficult
- 3: Neither difficult nor easy
- 4: Easy
- 5: Very easy
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q10A
(If EHA_Q10=Very difficult)
Was this due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q10B
(If EHA_Q10=Difficult)
Was this due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q25
In the past 12 months, has your household ever skipped or delayed a mortgage or rent payment?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q30
(If EHA_Q25=yes)
Was it due to financial difficulties?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q30A
Did skipping or delaying a mortgage or rental payment in the past 12 months result in any of the following situations?
Was the result:
- 1: Selling your home
- 2: Foreclosure or Power of Sale
- 3: Eviction
- 4: None of the above
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q35
Is your household currently behind in rent or mortgage payments?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q40
(If EHA_Q35=yes)
How many months is your household behind?
- 1: One month
- 2: Two months
- 3: Three months or more
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS)
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_R05
The next questions are about your satisfaction with your dwelling. Consider only aspects that are part of your dwelling or your building. Exclude your neighbourhood.
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q05
Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied, how satisfied are you with your dwelling?
- 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
- 01: 1
- 02: 2
- 03: 3
- 04: 4
- 05: 5
- 06: 6
- 07: 7
- 08: 8
- 09: 9
- 10: 10 - Very satisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q05A
Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, has your satisfaction with your dwelling increased, decreased or remained about the same?
- 1: Increased
- 2: Decreased
- 3: About the same
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_R10
How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your dwelling?
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10A
A. Having enough space overall in your home
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10B
B. Having enough bedrooms
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10C
C. Being affordable
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10D
D. Its condition
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10E
E. Blocking regular noise from outside or from neighbours
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10F
F. Being accessible to someone with a physical limitation
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10G
G. Being safe and secure within the home
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10H
H. Being energy efficient
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10I
I. Being able to maintain a comfortable temperature in the winter
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10J
J. Being able to maintain a comfortable temperature in the summer
- 1: Very satisfied
- 2: Satisfied
- 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
- 4: Dissatisfied
- 5: Very dissatisfied
Dwelling issues (DWI)
Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05A
In the past 12 months, have you experienced any of the following issues in your dwelling?
A. Patches of mould or mildew larger than one square metre
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05B
B. Infestations of unwanted pests
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05C
C. Undrinkable water coming from your faucets lasting more than one week
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05D
D. Regular poor indoor air quality due to odours coming from neighbours or from the outside
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES)
Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES) - Question identifier:NES_Q05
Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how satisfied are you with your neighbourhood?
- 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
- 01: 1
- 02: 2
- 03: 3
- 04: 4
- 05: 5
- 06: 6
- 07: 7
- 08: 8
- 09: 9
- 10: 10 - Very satisfied
Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES) - Question identifier:NES_Q05A
Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, has your satisfaction with your neighbourhood increased, decreased or remained about the same?
- 1: Increased
- 2: Decreased
- 3: About the same
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC)
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_R05
Now, some general questions on crime and safety.
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_Q15
How safe do you feel from crime walking alone in your area after dark?
Do you feel:
- 1: Very safe
- 2: Reasonably safe
- 3: Somewhat unsafe
- 4: Very unsafe
- 5: Do not walk alone
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_R30
If you lost a wallet or purse that contained two hundred dollars, how likely is it to be returned, with the money in it, if it was found?
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_Q30A
A. By someone who lives close by
- 1: Very likely
- 2: Somewhat likely
- 3: Not at all likely
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_Q30B
B. By a police officer
- 1: Very likely
- 2: Somewhat likely
- 3: Not at all likely
Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_Q30C
C. By a complete stranger
- 1: Very likely
- 2: Somewhat likely
- 3: Not at all likely
Neighbourhood issues (NEI)
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_R05
In your neighbourhood, how much of a problem are the following issues?
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05A
A. Noisy neighbours or loud parties
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05B
B. People hanging around on the streets
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05C
C. Garbage or litter lying around
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05D
D. Vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage to property or vehicles
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05E
E. People being attacked or harassed because of their skin colour, ethnic origin or religion
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05F
F. People using or dealing drugs
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05G
G. People being drunk or rowdy in public places
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05H
H. Abandoned buildings
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05I
I. Smog or air pollution
- 1: A big problem
- 2: A moderate problem
- 3: A small problem
- 4: Not a problem
Previous accommodations (PAC)
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_R05
The next questions are about your moving history.
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q05
When did you move to your current dwelling?
Would you say:
- 01: Less than 1 year ago
- 02: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
- 03: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
- 04: 3 years to less than 4 years ago
- 05: 4 years to less than 5 years ago
- 06: 5 years to less than 10 years ago
- 07: 10 or more years ago
- 08: Always lived here
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q10
In relation to your current dwelling, where was your previous dwelling located?
Was it:
- 1: In the same city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve
- 2: In a different city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve in Canada
- 3: Outside Canada
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q15A
(If PAC_Q10 = In a different city, town, village...)
Specify the name of the city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve of previous dwelling
Long Answer Length = 80
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q15B
Select the province or territory
- 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
- 11: Prince Edward Island
- 12: Nova Scotia
- 13: New Brunswick
- 24: Quebec
- 35: Ontario
- 46: Manitoba
- 47: Saskatchewan
- 48: Alberta
- 59: British Columbia
- 60: Yukon
- 61: Northwest Territories
- 62: Nunavut
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q15C
Specify the postal code
Long Answer Length = 6
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q23
Did anyone in your current household move with you from your previous dwelling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q30
How did you occupy your previous dwelling?
Did you:
- 1: Own it or partially own it
- 2: Rent it
- 3: Live there rent-free
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q35
Was your previous dwelling's rent subsidized?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45
People move for a variety of reasons, either voluntary or non-voluntary. Why did you move from your previous dwelling?
Was it:
- 01: Because you were forced to move by a landlord, a bank or other financial institution or the government
- 02: Due to a natural disaster or fire
- 03: For a new job or job transfer
- 04: For a new school
- 05: To form own household
- 06: To be closer to family (Include family related health reasons, economic reasons or any other family related reasons.)
- 07: Because of a change in household or family size (Include marriage, divorce, separation or child birth or adoption.)
- 08: To reduce commuting time
- 09: To upgrade to a larger dwelling or better quality dwelling
- 10: To downsize (e.g., to reduce housing costs)
- 11: To be in a more desirable neighbourhood
- 12: For personal health reasons (Include need for an accessible home, access to support services or any other reasons.)
- 13: To become a homeowner
- 14: Due to issues with previous landlord/other tenants
- 15: Other
Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA)
Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q05
Is any member of your household currently on a waiting list for subsidized housing?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q10
Who is on a waiting list?
- 1: List of household members
Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q15A
How long has your household been waiting for subsidized housing?
Months
Min = 0; Max = 999
Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q15B
Years
Min = 0; Max = 99.9
Subsidized housing (SDH)
Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_R05
This next section asks about previous experiences living in subsidized housing. Housing is considered subsidized when the tenant pays rent less than the amount normally charged for the dwelling. Housing may be subsidized by various bodies including housing co-operatives, other not-for-profit organizations, municipal, provincial, territorial or federal governments, Indigenous entities, or private companies.
Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q05
Have you ever lived in subsidized housing?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q10
In what year did you last live in subsidized housing?
- 1: Year
Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q15
Have you ever lived in subsidized housing other than your current dwelling?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q20
In total, how long did you live in subsidized housing?
Would you say:
- 1: Less than 12 months
- 2: 12 months to less than 2 years
- 3: 2 years to less than 3 years
- 4: 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5: 5 years to less than 10 years
- 6: 10 years or more
Forced moves (EVI)
Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_R05
This section asks about your experience with a landlord requiring you to move when you did not want to. There might have been a formal notice of eviction, or just a verbal direction or implication. This section is asking about forced moves of all types.
Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q05
Have you ever been forced to move from a dwelling you rented?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q10A
In what year and month were you last forced to move?
Year
- 1: Year
Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q10B
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
Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q15
Did you receive a formal notice when you were last forced to move?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q20
Why were you last forced to move?
Was it due to:
- 01: Being behind on rent payments
- 02: Conflict with landlord
- 03: Conflict with neighbour
- 04: Overcrowding
- 05: Landlord wanting unit for own use
- 06: Sale of property by landlord
- 07: Demolition, conversion, or major repairs by landlord (i.e., landlord requires units to be vacant)
- 08: Being regularly late on rent payments (i.e., regularly pay rent later than the first of the month)
- 09: Damage to rental property
- 10: Illegal activity in rental unit or residential complex
- 11: Affecting safety or disturbing the enjoyment of other residents
- 12: Financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic
- 13: Other reason
Civic engagement (CER)
Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q05
In the past 12 months, were you a member of or participant in a community group within your neighbourhood?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q10
(If CER_Q05=yes)
Specify how many community groups
- 1: 1
- 2: 2
- 3: 3
- 4: 4
- 5: 5
- 6: 6 or more
Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q15
In the past 12 months, how often did you participate in community group activities and meetings?
Would you say:
- 1: At least once a week
- 2: A few times a month
- 3: Once a month
- 4: Once or twice a year
- 5: Not in the past year
Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q20
During the last five years, has your involvement in community groups increased, decreased or remained about the same?
- 1: Increased
- 2: Decreased
- 3: About the same
Life satisfaction (LIS)
Life satisfaction (LIS) - Question identifier:LIS_R05
The following questions ask how satisfied you feel about different aspects of your life.
Life satisfaction (LIS) - Question identifier:LIS_Q05
Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
- 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
- 01: 1
- 02: 2
- 03: 3
- 04: 4
- 05: 5
- 06: 6
- 07: 7
- 08: 8
- 09: 9
- 10: 10 - Very satisfied
Life satisfaction (LIS) - Question identifier:LIS_Q10
During the last five years, do you think your satisfaction with your life as a whole has increased, decreased or remained about the same?
- 1: Increased
- 2: Decreased
- 3: About the same
Community satisfaction (COS)
Community satisfaction (COS) - Question identifier:COS_Q05
Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how satisfied are you with feeling as part of your community?
- 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
- 01: 1
- 02: 2
- 03: 3
- 04: 4
- 05: 5
- 06: 6
- 07: 7
- 08: 8
- 09: 9
- 10: 10 - Very satisfied
Community satisfaction (COS) - Question identifier:COS_Q10
During the last five years, do you think your satisfaction with feeling as part of your community has increased, decreased or remained about the same?
- 1: Increased
- 2: Decreased
- 3: About the same
Community satisfaction (COS) - Question identifier:COS_Q15
How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?
Would you say:
- 1: Very strong
- 2: Somewhat strong
- 3: Somewhat weak
- 4: Very weak
General health (GH)
General health (GH) - Question identifier:GH_R05
The following questions are about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. Information on health will help understand the housing needs of different populations in Canada.
General health (GH) - Question identifier:GH_Q05
In general, how is your health?
Would you say:
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Very good
- 3: Good
- 4: Fair
- 5: Poor
General health (GH) - Question identifier:GH_Q10
In general, how is your mental health?
Would you say:
- 1: Excellent
- 2: Very good
- 3: Good
- 4: Fair
- 5: Poor
Disability screening questions (DSQ)
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R01
The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Only difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more should be considered.
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q01
Do you have any difficulty seeing?
Would you say:
- 1: No
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Often
- 4: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q02
Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q03
[Which] of the following best describes your ability to see?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty seeing
- 2: Some difficulty seeing
- 3: A lot of difficulty seeing
- 4: You are legally blind
- 5: You are blind
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q04
How often does this [difficulty seeing] limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q05
Do you have any difficulty hearing?
Would you say:
- 1: No
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Often
- 4: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q06
Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q07
[Which] of the following best describes your ability to hear?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty hearing
- 2: Some difficulty hearing
- 3: A lot of difficulty hearing
- 4: You cannot hear at all
- 5: You are Deaf
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q08
How often does this [difficulty hearing] limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q09
Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?
Would you say:
- 1: No
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Often
- 4: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R10
The following questions are about your ability to move around, even when using an aid such as a cane.
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q10
How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do at all
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q11
How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do at all
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q12
How often [do these difficulties] limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q13
How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do at all
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q14
How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example, above your head?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do at all
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q15
How often [do these difficulties] limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q16
How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do at all
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q17
How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (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.
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q18
Do you have pain that is always present?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q19
Do you [also] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q20
How often does this pain limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q21
When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do most activities
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (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.
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q22
Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?
Would you say:
- 1: No
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Often
- 4: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (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.
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q24
Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q25
How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q26
How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do most activities
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (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.
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q28
How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q29
How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do most activities
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q30
Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q31
How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q32
How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this problem?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do most activities
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R33
Please remember that your answers will be kept strictly confidential.
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q33
Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions?
Would you say:
- 1: No
- 2: Sometimes
- 3: Often
- 4: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q34
How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q35
When you are experiencing this condition, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do most activities
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q36
Do you have any other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q37
How often does this health problem or long-term condition limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R38
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.
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q38
Do you have pain that is always present?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q39
Do you [also] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?
Would you say:
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q40
How often does this pain limit your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: Never
- 2: Rarely
- 3: Sometimes
- 4: Often
- 5: Always
- 9: DK
Disability screening questions (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q41
When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?
Would you say:
- 1: No difficulty
- 2: Some difficulty
- 3: A lot of difficulty
- 4: You cannot do most activities
- 9: DK
Homelessness (HOM)
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_R05
The following questions ask about any experiences of being homeless.
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q05
Have you ever been homeless, that is, having to live in a shelter, on the street or in parks, in a makeshift shelter or in a vehicle or an abandoned building?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q10
What is the longest period of time for which you have been homeless?
Would you say:
- 1: Less than 1 month
- 2: 1 month to less than 6 months
- 3: 6 months to less than a year
- 4: 1 year or more
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q15
In what year did you last experience homelessness?
- 1: Year
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q20
How long were you homeless during this period?
Would you say:
- 1: Less than 1 month
- 2: 1 month to less than 6 months
- 3: 6 months to less than a year
- 4: 1 year or more
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q21
Did any of the following situations contribute to your loss of housing when you last experienced homelessness?
Was it due to:
- 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit, rent increased, building was sold/renovated)
- 02: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., evicted for breaching rental agreement, conflict with landlord)
- 03: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
- 04: Fleeing abuse
- 05: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
- 06: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
- 07: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
- 08: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
- 09: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
- 10: Other situation
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q25
Have you ever had to temporarily live with someone else (family, friends, or anyone else) because you had nowhere else to live?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q30
What is the longest period of time for which you had to temporarily live with someone else without paying rent because you had nowhere else to live?
Would you say:
- 1: Less than 1 month
- 2: 1 month to less than 6 months
- 3: 6 months to less than a year
- 4: 1 year or more
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q35
In what year did you last have to temporarily live with someone else without paying rent for 1 month or more, because you had nowhere else to live?
- 1: Year
Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q40
Did any of the following situations contribute to your loss of housing when you last stayed temporarily with others?
Was it due to:
- 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit, rent increased, building was sold/renovated)
- 02: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., evicted for breaching rental agreement, conflict with landlord)
- 03: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
- 04: Fleeing abuse
- 05: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
- 06: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
- 07: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
- 08: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
- 09: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
- 10: Other situation
Household characteristics (HOC)
Household characteristics (HOC) - Question identifier:HOC_R01
The next questions ask for additional information about your household.
Language (LAN)
Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q05
Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?
- 1: English only
- 2: French only
- 3: Both English and French
- 4: Neither English nor French
Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q10
What language does this person speak most often at home?
- 1: English
- 2: French
- 3: Other language
Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q15
Does this person speak any other languages on a regular basis at home?
- 1: No
- 2: Yes, English
- 3: Yes, French
- 4: Yes, other language
Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q20
What is the language that this person first learned at home in childhood and still understands?
- 1: English
- 2: French
- 3: Other language
Aboriginal identity (ABI)
Aboriginal identity (ABI) - Question identifier:ABI_Q05
Is this person an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?
- 1: No, not an Aboriginal person
- 2: Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
- 3: Yes, Métis
- 4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)
Population groups (PG)
Population groups (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q05
The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social cultural, and economic life in Canada.
Is this person:
- 01: White
- 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
- 03: Chinese
- 04: Black
- 05: Filipino
- 06: Latin American
- 07: Arab
- 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
- 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
- 10: Korean
- 11: Japanese
- 12: Other
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM)
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q05
Where was this person born?
- 1: Born in Canada
- 2: Born outside Canada
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q05A
Select the country
- 1: Select country
- 2: Other
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q15
Is this person now, or has this person ever been a landed immigrant?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q20
In what year did this person first become a landed immigrant?
Year of immigration
Min = 0; Max = 9999
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q25A
Of what country is this person a citizen?
Is this person a citizen of:
- 1: Canada
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q25B
Another country
- 1: Another country
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q30A
(If IM_Q25A is selected)
Is it:
- 1: By birth
- 2: By naturalization (i.e., the process by which an immigrant is granted citizenship of Canada, under the Citizenship Act.)
Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q30B
(If IM_Q25B is selected)
Select the country
- 1: Select country
- 2: Other
Sexual orientation (SOR)
Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_R05
The next question asks about sexual orientation. The need to collect data on sexual orientation stems from issues related to human rights, including experiences of discrimination and victimization that some people may encounter when trying to access housing.
Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q05
What is your sexual orientation?
Would you say you are:
- 1: Heterosexual
- 2: Lesbian or gay
- 3: Bisexual
- 4: Or please specify
Education (ED)
Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q05
What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that this person has completed?
- 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
- 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
- 3: Trade certificate or diploma
- 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
- 5: University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
- 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A.(Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
- 7: University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level
Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q10
Did this person attend a school, college, CEGEP or university at any time since September 2020?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q15
What type of educational institution did this person attend?
- 1: Elementary, junior high school or high school
- 2: Trade school, college, CEGEP or other non-university institution
- 3: University
Employment (EMP)
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_R01
The following questions concern activities of members of your household last week, meaning the week beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday.
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q05
Last week, did this person work at a job or business?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q10
Last week, did this person have a job or business from which they were absent?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q15
What was the main reason this person was absent from work last week?
- 01: Vacation
- 02: Own illness or disability
- 03: Caring for own children
- 04: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
- 05: Maternity or parental leave
- 06: Other personal or family responsibilities
- 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., 10 days on, 10 days off, employees only)
- 12: Self-employed, no work available (Self-employed only)
- 13: Seasonal business (Excluding employees)
- 14: Other
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q20A
When did this person start working at their current job or business?
Year
Min = 0; Max = 9999
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q20B
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
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q25
Is this person currently looking for a job?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q30
At this time, what would help this person most to find a job?
Would you say:
- 01: Skills training (e.g., computer, language, writing, skilled trades)
- 02: More education (academic)
- 03: Child care assistance
- 04: Work experience
- 05: Job finding clubs
- 06: Resume writing skills
- 07: Moving to another city or region
- 08: Help in starting a business or entrepreneurship training
- 09: Transportation
- 10: Contacts or networking
- 11: Better health
- 12: More jobs or work available
- 13: Other
Main activity (ACT)
Main activity (ACT) - Question identifier:ACT_Q05
In the last 12 months, what was this person's main activity?
Was it:
- 01: Working at a job or business or self employed
- 02: Looking for work
- 03: Going to school
- 04: Keeping house
- 05: Caring for other family members including young children
- 06: Retired
- 07: Long term illness or disability
- 08: Doing volunteer work
- 09: No main activity
- 10: Other
Veterans (VAC)
Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q05
Has this person ever had any Canadian military service?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q10
Is this person currently a member of the Canadian Armed Forces?
- 1: Yes
- 2: No
Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q15
In what year was this person released from the Canadian Armed Forces?
- 1: Year
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