Canadian Housing Survey

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:

Include all persons who have their main residence at this address, even if they are temporarily away.

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information, including who to include and who not to include.

• 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

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information, including who to include and who not to include.

To add a person, please return to the previous question and change the number of people staying at this address. An additional row will then appear in the table where you can enter this person's information.

To remove a person, please return to the previous question and change the number of people staying at this address. Review the updated list of household members in the table and make any necessary corrections.

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]

If all the information is correct, then press the Next button.
To make changes, please press the Previous button.

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17A

What is this person's date of birth?

Day

Min = 0; Max = 99

If exact date is not known, give your best estimate.

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) - 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?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

• 1: Male
• 2: Female

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10

What is this person's gender?

Gender refers to current gender which may be different from sex assigned at birth and may be different from what is indicated on legal documents.

• 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]

If all the information is correct, then press the Next button.
To make changes, please press the Previous button.

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) - 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?

A dwelling is considered owned whether or not it is fully paid for (in other words, there may be a mortgage on the dwelling).

• 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?

In a co-operative, all members jointly own the co-operative and occupy their dwelling units under a lease agreement.

• 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

Count all rooms designed as bedrooms, even if they are now used for something else. Also count basement bedrooms and rooms that are used as bedrooms now, even if they were not originally built as bedrooms.

Do not count: rooms used solely for business purposes.

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q25

Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?

Would you say:

Do not include desirable remodelling or additions.

• 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) - 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?

Include rent geared to income housing.

Exclude times when it does not affect the rent to pay, e.g., when income is reported as proof of employment.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q10

Is the rent for your dwelling subsidized?

Rent is considered subsidized when the tenant pays less than the amount normally charged for the dwelling.

Include:
• social housing, public housing, government assisted housing, non-profit housing, housing subsidized by religious organizations
• rent geared to income, rent supplements, housing allowances and other rent subsidies.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q15

Who subsidizes the rent?

Is it:

Select all that apply.

• 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

Select all that apply.

• 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

e.g., one and a half years could be entered as '18' months or '1.5' years

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

• If the rent is reduced because of a subsidy or another reason, enter the reduced rent paid by the household
• If there is no dollar amount paid for the monthly rent, enter '0'
• Round to the nearest dollar. If the exact amount is not known, give a best estimate.
Exclude any expenses paid separately, e.g., electricity, cable, telephone.

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:

Select all that apply.

• 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) - 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

Exclude irregular and lump sum payments.
Round to the nearest dollar.

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

Exclude irregular and lump sum payments.
Round to the nearest dollar.

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

Exclude irregular and lump sum payments.
Round to the nearest dollar.

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

Exclude irregular and lump sum payments.
Round to the nearest dollar.

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

Include school taxes, special service charges and local improvements.
Round to the nearest dollar.

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

Round to the nearest dollar.

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

Please do not include an outstanding balance on a home equity line of credit.

Round to the nearest dollar.

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q05A

For this dwelling, what are the yearly payments for the following services?
Electricity

Provide the total amount over the last 12 months. If the exact amount is not known, give a best estimate.

• 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) - 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?

e.g., a room-mate, a boarder or a student renting a room

• 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?

Select all that apply.

• 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) - 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

e.g., used a payday loan service, pawned an item

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05C

C. Have to turn to a charity organization

e.g., a food bank, thrift store or a church

• 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?

If your household had no rent or mortgage payment obligations in the past 12 months, answer 'No'.

• 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) - 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

e.g., well maintained

• 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) - 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

e.g., mice, bedbugs or cockroaches

• 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

e.g., tobacco smoke, fumes or other foul odours

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

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?

Neighbourhood refers to the area surrounding your home.

• 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) - 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:

If you cannot walk, consider how safe you would feel if you went out in a wheelchair.

• 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) - 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) - 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

Note: Give the name of the city or town rather than the metropolitan area of which it is part.

For example:
•Saanich rather than Victoria (metropolitan area)
•St. Albert rather than Edmonton (metropolitan area)
•Laval rather than Montréal (metropolitan area).

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

Example: A9A 9A9

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?

Rent is considered subsidized when the tenant pays less than the amount normally charged for the dwelling.

Include:
• social housing, public housing, government assisted housing, non-profit housing, housing subsidized by religious organizations
• rent geared to income, rent supplements, housing allowances and other rent subsidies.

• 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:

Select all that apply.

• 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) - 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?

Select all that apply.

• 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

If more than one member is on a waiting list for subsidized housing, enter the longest wait time.

e.g., one and a half years could be entered as "18" months or "1.5" years

Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q15B

Years

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

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?

Include:
• social housing, public housing, government assisted housing, non-profit housing, housing subsidized by religious organizations
• rent geared to income, rent supplements, housing allowances, and other rent subsidies.

Exclude:
• housing where subsidies are paid exclusively by employers, family, or friends
• collective dwellings, such as nursing homes, seniors residences, residential care facilities, shelters, rooming houses, and school residences
• housing paid for by foreign governments.

• 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?

Housing is considered subsidized when the tenant pays rent less than the amount normally charged for the dwelling.

Include:
• social housing, public housing, government assisted housing, non-profit housing, housing subsidized by religious organizations
• rent geared to income, rent supplements, housing allowances, and other rent subsidies.

Exclude:
• housing where subsidies are paid exclusively by employers, family, or friends
• collective dwellings, such as nursing homes, seniors residences, residential care facilities, shelters, rooming houses, and school residences
• housing paid for by foreign governments.

• 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) - 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?

Include evictions for non-payment of rent, sale of property by landlord or other reason as well as any other instance where your landlord required you to move.

Exclude instances where you were forced to move due to a natural disaster or fire.

• 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?

Select "No", if you did not receive a written, paper copy of a notice to end tenancy.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q20

Why were you last forced to move?

Was it due to:

Select all that apply.

• 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) - Question identifier:CER_Q05

In the past 12 months, were you a member of or participant in a community group within your neighbourhood?

Include physical and virtual community groups related to 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:

Include physical and virtual community groups related to your neighbourhood

• 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?

Include physical and virtual community groups related to your neighbourhood

• 1: Increased
• 2: Decreased
• 3: About the same

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) - 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) - 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) - 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:

This refers to your regular walking pace.
If you use an aid for minimal support such as a cane, walking stick or crutches, please answer this question based on your ability to walk when using these aids.

• 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:

This refers to your regular walking pace.
If you use an aid for minimal support such as a cane, walking stick or crutches, please answer this question based on your ability to walk when using these aids.

• 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:

If you have both pain that is always present and pain that reoccurs from time to time, consider the pain that bothers you the most. If your pain is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

If you have both pain that is always present and pain that reoccurs from time to time, consider the pain that bothers you the most. If your pain is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

Exclude occasional forgetfulness such as not remembering where you put your keys.

• 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:

If the problem is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

If the problem is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia, etc.

• 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:

If the condition is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

If the condition is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

Exclude any health problems previously reported.

• 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:

If you have more than one other health problem or condition, please answer based on the health problem or condition that limits your daily activities the most.

• 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:

If you have both pain that is always present and pain that reoccurs from time to time, consider the pain that bothers you the most. If your pain is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 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:

If you have both pain that is always present and pain that reoccurs from time to time, consider the pain that bothers you the most. If your pain is controlled by medication or therapy, please answer this question based on when you are using medication or therapy.

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do most activities
• 9: DK

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?

e.g., living in locations not intended for human habitation such as cars, laneways, sidewalks, as well as temporary accommodations for people without housing, such as homeless shelters, extreme weather shelters, and domestic violence shelters

Exclude:
• staying with family, friends or strangers or living in accommodations where the respondent pays rent, including hotels and hostels
• homelessness experienced outside of Canada.

• 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:

Select all that apply.

• 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?

e.g., 'couch surfing', crashing with friends

Exclude:
• living in any accommodations where the respondent is paying rent including hotels or hostels
• living in temporary accommodations for people without housing, such as homeless shelters, extreme weather shelters, and domestic violence shelters.

• 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:

Select all that apply.

• 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) - Question identifier:HOC_R01

The next questions ask for additional information about your household.

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?

Select all that apply.

• 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?

Select all that apply.

• 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?

If this person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.
Select all that apply.

• 1: English
• 2: French
• 3: Other language

Aboriginal identity (ABI) - Question identifier:ABI_Q05

Is this person an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

Note: First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.

• 1: No, not an Aboriginal person
• 2: Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
• 3: Yes, Métis
• 4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

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:

Select all that apply.

• 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) - Question identifier:IM_Q05

Where was this person born?

Specify the place of birth according to present boundaries.

• 1: Born in Canada
• 2: Born outside Canada

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q05A

Select the country

To search for a country, type the first few letters to narrow down the choices.

Note: If the country is not listed, select "Other".

• 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?

A 'landed immigrant' (permanent resident) is a person who has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities.

• 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

If exact year is not known, enter best estimate.

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:

Select all that apply.

• 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

To search for a country, type the first few letters to narrow down the choices.

Note: If the country is not listed, select "Other".

• 1: Select country
• 2: Other

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) - 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?

Report only attendance for courses that can be used as credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree. Distance learning for credit is included.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q15

What type of educational institution did this person attend?

Select all that apply.

• 1: Elementary, junior high school or high school
• 2: Trade school, college, CEGEP or other non-university institution
• 3: University

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?

Select 'Yes' if this person worked at least one hour:
• for pay (wages, salary, etc.)
• in self-employment.

Select 'No' if this person:
• was away from work for the entire week for a reason such as vacation, illness, work schedule or layoff
• did not have 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?

Select 'Yes' if this person:
• was away from work for the entire week for a reason such as vacation, illness, parental leave or work schedule
• was self-employed with a business, but no work was available.

Select 'No' if this person:
• did not have a job or business
• had a casual job, but no work was available.

• 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) - 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) - Question identifier:VAC_Q05

Has this person ever had any Canadian military service?

Include service in Regular Force, Reserve Force, Army, Navy or Air Force.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q10

Is this person currently a member of the Canadian Armed Forces?

Include Regular or Reserve Forces.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q15

In what year was this person released from the Canadian Armed Forces?

If exact year is not known, provide best estimate.

• 1: Year