Canadian Social Survey - Well-being, Activities and Perception of Time

Household members and geographic region 1 (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q01A

Provide your first and last name.
First name

Long Answer Length = 50

Household members and geographic region 1 (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q01B

Provide your first and last name.
Last name

Long Answer Length = 50

Household members and geographic region 1 (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q05

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

Number of people

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

• 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 or more

Household members and geographic region 1 (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10

Including yourself, how many of these people are [15] years of age or more?

Number of people

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 or more

Household members and geographic region 2 (AOST) - Question identifier:AOST_Q05

Among the [number of] people aged [15] or more living in your household, which are you?

• 1: The oldest
• 2: [The youngest] / [The second oldest]
• 3: [The third oldest (youngest)] / [The third oldest]
• 4: [The fourth oldest (youngest)] / [The fourth oldest]
• 5: [The fifth oldest (youngest)] / [The fifth oldest]
• 6: [The sixth oldest (youngest)]

Household members and geographic region 2 (AOST) - Question identifier:AOST_Q10

The [selected person] has been selected to participate in this survey. Is this person currently available to continue with this survey?

• 1: Yes (Have the [selected person] continue now.)
• 2: No

Household members and geographic region 2 (AOST) - Question identifier:AOST_R15

When the [selected person] becomes available to participate in this survey, they should do so by following the instructions in the letter you have received.

You may now exit the survey by clicking on Log out located at the top right of this page.

Household members and geographic region 2 (AOST) - Question identifier:AOST_Q20A

Provide your first and last name.

Note: This question refers to the [selected person], who has been selected to continue this questionnaire.
First Name

Long Answer Length = 50

Household members and geographic region 2 (AOST) - Question identifier:AOST_Q20B

Provide your first and last name.

Note: This question refers to the [selected person], who has been selected to continue this questionnaire.
Last Name

Long Answer Length = 50

Household members and geographic region 3 (DEM2) - Question identifier:DEM2_Q15

To determine which geographic region you live in, provide your postal code.

Postal code

Example: A9A 9A9

Long Answer Length = 80

Dwelling (DWL) - Question identifier:DWL_R01

The following question is about this dwelling.

Dwelling (DWL) - Question identifier:DWL_Q01A

Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

• 1: Yes, owned, even if it is still being paid for
• 2: No, rented, even if no cash rent is paid

Sex and gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_R05

The following questions are about sex at birth, gender and age.

Sex and gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q05

What was your sex at birth?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

• 1: Male
• 2: Female

Sex and gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q10

What is your 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

Sex and gender (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_R15

Please verify that all of the information is correct.

Your information

Sex assigned at birth: [Male/Female/Information not provided]

Gender: [Male/Female/^GDR_S10/Information not provided]

If all the information is correct, press the Next button.

To make changes, press the Previous button.

Age (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q01A

What is your date of birth?

Min = 0000; Max = 9999

Year

Age (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q01B

What is your date of birth?

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

Age (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q01C

What is your date of birth?

Day

• 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
• 21: 21
• 22: 22
• 23: 23
• 24: 24
• 25: 25
• 26: 26
• 27: 27
• 28: 28
• 29: 29
• 30: 30
• 31: 31

Age (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q02

What is your age?

Min = 0; Max = 999

Age in years

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q05A

Where were you born?

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

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q05B

Are you a Canadian citizen?

• 1: Yes, a Canadian citizen by birth
• 2: Yes, a Canadian citizen by naturalization (Canadian citizen by naturalization refers to an immigrant who was granted citizenship of Canada under the Citizenship Act.)
• 3: No, not a Canadian citizen

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q05C

Are you a landed immigrant or permanent resident?

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

• 1: No
• 2: Yes

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q10

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant or a permanent resident?

Min = 0; Max = 9999

If exact year is not known, enter best estimate.

Year of immigration

Main activity (MAC) - Question identifier:MAC_Q05

Last week, was your main activity working at a paid job or business, looking for paid work, going to school, caring for children, household work, retired or something else?

• 01: Working at a paid job or business
• 02: Vacation from paid work
• 03: Looking for paid work
• 04: Going to school, including vacation from school
• 05: Caring for children
• 06: Household work
• 07: Retired
• 08: Maternity, paternity or parental leave
• 09: Long term illness
• 10: Volunteering
• 11: Care-giving other than for children
• 12: Other

Telework information (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q15B

Which of the following best describes your current work location?

• 1: Working from home all of the time
• 2: Working from home some of the time
• 3: Working at my workplace outside my home all of the time

Satisfaction with work life balance (SWL) - Question identifier:SWL_Q01A

How satisfied are you with the balance between your job and home life?

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
• 4: Dissatisfied
• 5: Very dissatisfied

Satisfaction with division of chores in household (SHC) - Question identifier:SHC_Q01A

How satisfied are you with the way chores are divided in your household?

• 1: Very satisfied
• 2: Satisfied
• 3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
• 4: Dissatisfied
• 5: Very dissatisfied
• 6: Does not apply to my situation

General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_R01

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.

General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q01

In general, how is your health?

• 1: Excellent
• 2: Very good
• 3: Good
• 4: Fair
• 5: Poor

General health (GEN) - Question identifier:GEN_Q02

In general, how is your mental health?

• 1: Excellent
• 2: Very good
• 3: Good
• 4: Fair
• 5: Poor

Life satisfaction (LSM) - Question identifier:LSM_Q01

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

• 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

Meaning and purpose (MP) - Question identifier:MP_Q01

Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Not at all" and 10 means "Completely", to what extent do you feel the things you do in your life are worthwhile?

• 00: 0 — Not at all
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely

View of the future (FO) - Question identifier:FO_Q01

Thinking about your life in general, how often would you say you have a hopeful view of the future?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Loneliness (LON) - Question identifier:LON_Q01

How often do you feel lonely?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Sense of belonging to local community (SBL) - Question identifier:SBL_Q100

How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?

• 1: Very strong
• 2: Somewhat strong
• 3: Somewhat weak
• 4: Very weak
• 5: No opinion

Someone to count on (RES) - Question identifier:RES_Q06

How often would you say you have people you can depend on to help you when you really need it?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Financial well-being (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?

• 1: Very difficult
• 2: Difficult
• 3: Neither difficult nor easy
• 4: Easy
• 5: Very easy

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_R01

The following questions ask how satisfied you feel about specific aspects of your life.

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q01

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your standard of living?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q02

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your health?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q03

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with what you are achieving in life?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q04

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal relationships?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q05

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your personal appearance, such as your weight, height, or features?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q06

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with how safe you feel?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q08

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with the amount of time you have to do the things that you like doing?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q09

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with the quality of your local environment such as access to green space, and air or water quality?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q10

On a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 means you feel "Not at all satisfied" and 10 means you are "Completely satisfied", how satisfied are you with your life in Canada?

• 00: 0 — Not at all satisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 — Completely satisfied

Satisfaction (DOS) - Question identifier:DOS_Q11

As a whole, how would you describe your experience in Canada so far?

• 1: Much better than expected
• 2: Somewhat better than expected
• 3: About what you expected
• 4: Somewhat worse than expected
• 5: Much worse than expected

Outdoor activities (ODA) - Question identifier:ODA_R01

Changing topics, now some questions about activities you may or may not participate in, including outdoor activities and creative activities.

Outdoor activities (ODA) - Question identifier:ODA_Q01

In the past 12 months, which of the following outdoor or wilderness activities have you participated in?

Select all that apply.

• 01: Fishing
• 02: Hunting or trapping
• 03: Foraging for food such as berries or mushrooms
• 04: Snowmobiling, ATV or other off-road vehicle use
• 05: Tent camping
• 06: Canoeing or kayaking
• 07: Hiking or backpacking
• 08: Snowshoeing or cross-country skiing
• 09: Wildlife viewing or photography, outside the home
• 10: Mountain biking
• 11: Motor-boating or jet skiing
• 12: Some other activity
• 13: You did not participate in outdoor or wilderness activities

Creative activities (LCD) - Question identifier:LCD_Q01

In the past 12 months, which of the following have you actively participated in?

Select all that apply.

• 01: Making music (e.g., singing in a choir, playing an instrument, remixing music)
• 02: Theatre (e.g., acting, storytelling, comedy)
• 03: Audio-Visual and Interactive Media (e.g., making films, animation, videos)
• 04: Dance (e.g., dancing in a public performance or amateur show, or as a choreographer)
• 05: Visual arts (e.g., painting, photography, sculpture, drawing)
• 06: Craft (e.g., needlework, scrapbooking, woodwork, metalwork, pottery)
• 07: Writing (e.g., poetry, plays, stories, editorials and reviews)
• 08: Some other activity
• 09: You did not participate in cultural activities or hobbies

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_R010

Now, some questions about your use of technology.

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q010

In general, which of the following devices do you use?

Select all that apply.

• 01: Smartphone (e.g., Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy)
• 02: Laptop or netbook (e.g., Chromebook)
• 03: Tablet (e.g., Apple iPad, Samsung Tab, Microsoft Surface)
• 04: Desktop computer (e.g., computer with a tower)
• 05: Media streaming device (e.g., Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast)
• 06: SmartTV
• 07: Internet-connected wearable smart device (e.g., smart watch, Fit Bit, glucose monitoring device)
• 08: Connected vehicle devices (e.g., alarm systems, car tracking or diagnostics adapter)
• 09: Other devices (e.g., gaming console, set-top box, handheld gaming console, e-book reader)
• 10: You do not use a device

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q030A

In general, how often does your use of technology do the following?
Help you to communicate with other people

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q030B

In general, how often does your use of technology do the following?
Save you time

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q030C

In general, how often does your use of technology do the following?
Interfere with other things in your life

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q030D

In general, how often does your use of technology do the following?
Help you be more creative

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q030E

In general, how often does your use of technology do the following?
Help you make more informed decisions

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q020

Thinking of a typical week, how has your time spent on devices changed compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic?

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

Use of technology (UI) - Question identifier:UI_Q040

Overall, would you say that your life is better, about the same or worse as a result of your technology use?

• 1: Better
• 2: About the same
• 3: Worse

Perception of time 1 (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_R110

Now, a few general questions related to time.

Perception of time 1 (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_Q110

How often do you feel rushed?

Include times when being pressed for time was a positive stimulant as well as times where stress was felt because of the number of activities that needed to be done in a day.

• 1: Every day
• 2: A few times a week
• 3: About once a week
• 4: About once a month
• 5: Less than once a month
• 6: Never

Perception of time 1 (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_Q130

How often do you feel you have time on your hands that you don't know what to do with?

Exclude times when you chose to do nothing and times when you had to think for a few minutes about what to do next.

Select "Never" if you can always think of something to do.

• 1: Every day
• 2: A few times a week
• 3: About once a week
• 4: About once a month
• 5: Less than once a month
• 6: Never

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110A

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You plan to slow down in the coming year

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110B

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You consider yourself a workaholic

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110C

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
When you need more time, you tend to cut back on your sleep

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110D

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
At the end of the day, you often feel that you have not accomplished what you had set out to do due to lack of time

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110E

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You worry that you don't spend enough time with your family or friends

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110F

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You feel that you're constantly under stress trying to accomplish more than you can handle

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110G

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You feel trapped in a daily routine

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110H

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You feel that you just don't have time for fun anymore

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110I

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You often feel under stress when you don't have enough time

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Perception of time 2 (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110J

Thinking about your current use of time, do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
You would like to spend more time alone

• 1: Agree
• 2: Disagree

Discrimination or unfair treatment in Canada (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_R05

The next questions are about your possible experiences with discrimination or unfair treatment in Canada.

Discrimination or unfair treatment in Canada (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q05

In the past 5 years, have you experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly by others in Canada because of any of the following?

Select all that apply.

• 01: Your Indigenous identity
• 02: Your ethnicity or culture
• 03: Your race or skin colour
• 04: Your religion
• 05: Your language
• 06: Your accent
• 07: Your physical appearance (Include discrimination on the basis of weight, height, hair style or colour, clothing, jewelry, tattoos and other physical characteristics. Exclude discrimination on the basis of skin colour.)
• 08: Your sex (Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.)
• 09: Your sexual orientation (e.g., heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual)
• 10: Your gender identity or expression (Include gender diverse identities such as two-spirit or nonbinary.)
• 11: Your age
• 12: A physical or mental disability
• 13: Some other reason
• 14: Did not experience discrimination

Discrimination or unfair treatment in Canada (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q10

In what types of situations have you experienced discrimination in Canada in the past 5 years?

Select all that apply.

• 01: In a store, bank or restaurant
• 02: When attending school or classes
• 03: On the Internet, including social media platforms
• 04: At work or when applying for a job or promotion
• 05: When seeking or applying for housing (e.g., buying or renting)
• 06: When interacting with the police
• 07: When interacting with the courts
• 08: When crossing the border into Canada (Exclude incidents of discrimination upon leaving Canada.)
• 09: While attending social gatherings or by or among friends or family
• 10: While using public areas, such as parks and sidewalks
• 11: While using public transit, such as buses, trains or taxis
• 12: When seeing a medical health professional or in other health care settings (Medical health professionals may include doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, etc. In health care settings may include at hospitals, clinics, dental offices, etc.)
• 13: Any other situation

Indigenous identity (ABM) - Question identifier:ABM_Q01

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

First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.
If "Yes", select the responses that best describes you now.

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

Sociodemographic characteristics (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 of Canada.

Select all that apply.

• 01: White
• 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
• 03: Chinese
• 04: Black
• 05: Filipino
• 06: Arab
• 07: Latin American
• 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
• 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
• 10: Korean
• 11: Japanese
• 12: Other

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q01

Can you 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_Q02

What language do you speak most often at home?

• 1: English
• 2: French
• 3: Other

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q05

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

• 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
• 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
• 3: Trades 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

Marital status (MS) - Question identifier:MS_Q01

What is your 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 and not living common law
• 4: Separated and not living common law
• 5: Divorced and not living common law
• 6: Widowed and not living common law

Long-term conditions (LTC) - Question identifier:LTC_R05

The following questions are about any long-term conditions you may have.

Long-term conditions (LTC) - Question identifier:LTC_Q05

Do you have any of the following difficulties?

Include only difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six or more months.

Select all that apply.

• 1: Difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses or contact lenses
• 2: Difficulty hearing even when using a hearing aid or cochlear implant
• 3: Difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities
• 4: Difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating
• 5: Emotional, psychological or mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia)
• 6: Other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six or more months
• 7: I do not have any difficulty or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six or more months

Long-term conditions (LTC) - Question identifier:LTC_Q10

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

A person with a disability is a person who has a long-term difficulty or condition, such as vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, memory or mental health-related impairments, that limit their daily activities inside or outside the home such as at school, work, or in the community in general.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q01

What is your sexual orientation?

• 1: Heterosexual
• 2: Lesbian or gay
• 3: Bisexual
• 4: Or please specify

Household members and geographic region 4 (AOT1) - Question identifier:AOT1_Q20

How many people living in your household are older than you?

Number of people

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• 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 or more

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_R05

Statistics Canada is planning a series of short, 15-20 minute surveys about important social topics. These surveys will be sent out in the near future and will ask about a wide variety of issues that affect Canadian society. By participating in this survey series, you will be able to share your opinions and thoughts on these issues and compare your ideas with those of other Canadians.

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_Q05

Would you like to sign-up for future surveys?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No (Note: Your household will remain eligible for other Statistics Canada surveys.)

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_Q10A

Please provide the following information so we can email or text you to participate in this survey series.
Email address

Long Answer Length = 80

Example: user@example.gov.ca

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_Q10B

Please provide the following information so we can email or text you to participate in this survey series.
Cellular number

Long Answer Length = 10

Example: 123-123-1234

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_R10

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