Canadian Housing Survey, 2024

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R05

The next few questions ask for important information about the people in your household.

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q05

Including yourself, how many persons are staying at this address?

*Number of persons:

• 00: 0
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17
• 18: 18
• 19: 19
• 20: 20

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R10

Beginning with yourself, please provide the first name, last name, and age of all the people usually living at this address.

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10A

*First name

Long Answer Length = 25

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10B

*Last name

Long Answer Length = 30

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10C

*Age

Min = 0; Max = 999

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R15

Please verify that you are listed first and all of the information is correct.

First name: [First Name]
Last name: [Last Name]
Age: [Age]

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17A

What is this person's date of birth?

Day

Min = 0; Max = 99

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17B

Month

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

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17C

Year

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q20

What is the relationship of the following [person/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?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10

What is this person's gender?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 3: Or please specify

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R15

Please verify that all of the information is correct.

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

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?

• 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_Q20

How many bedrooms are in this dwelling?
Number of bedrooms

Min = 0; Max = 99

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

Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?

Would you say:

• 1: No, only regular maintenance is needed, for example, painting, furnace cleaning
• 2: Yes, minor repairs are needed, for example, missing or loose floor tiles, bricks or shingles, defective steps, railing or siding
• 3: Yes, major repairs are needed, for example, defective plumbing or electrical wiring, structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q26

Which of the following repairs is your dwelling in need of?

• 01: Roof
• 02: Windows or doors
• 03: Waterproofing and sealing
• 04: Structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings
• 05: Plumbing
• 06: Ventilation
• 07: Electrical fixtures or equipment
• 08: Heating equipment
• 09: Air conditioning equipment
• 10: Foundation
• 11: Other repair work

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q27

Why does your dwelling have outstanding repairs needed?

Would you say:

• 01: I cannot afford it
• 02: I cannot find someone to do it
• 03: Landlord refused to do it
• 04: I am not allowed to do it (i.e. landlord or property manager won't permit work)
• 05: I am planning to move in the near future
• 06: I don't have enough time yet
• 07: Not worth doing
• 08: I don't know how to go about getting it done
• 09: Other reason

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?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

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

Is the rent for your dwelling subsidized?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q11

How is the rent subsidy applied?

• 1: I receive the subsidy directly
• 2: The subsidy is paid directly to the landlord
• 3: I pay a lower rent

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q11A

Is any part of the subsidy from the Canada Housing Benefit?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q12

What is the value of the rent subsidy?

Min = 0; Max = 9999

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

Who subsidizes the rent?

Is it:

• 1: A housing co-operative
• 2: A not-for-profit organization, other than a housing co-operative
• 3: A government (e.g., municipal, provincial, territorial or federal government, or indigenous entity)
• 4: A relative
• 5: An employer
• 6: Other

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q20

Specify the level of government or entity

• 1: Municipal government
• 2: Provincial or territorial government
• 3: Federal government
• 4: Indigenous entity

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q25

Who is your landlord?

Is it:

• 01: A housing co-operative
• 02: A not-for-profit organization, other than a housing co-operative
• 03: A government (e.g., municipal, provincial, territorial or federal government, or indigenous entity)
• 04: A relative
• 05: An employer
• 06: A private company
• 07: An individual (Exclude a relative or an employer.)
• 08: Other

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q30

Specify the level of government or entity

• 1: Municipal government
• 2: Provincial or territorial government
• 3: Federal government
• 4: Indigenous entity

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q35

Did your household get this dwelling from being on a waiting list for subsidized housing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q40A

How long was your household on the waiting list before getting this dwelling?
Months

Min = 0; Max = 999

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q40B

Years

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q55

What is the monthly rent paid for this dwelling?

Monthly rent

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q60

Which of the following are included as part of the monthly rent?

Does it include:

• 01: Electricity
• 02: Heating fuel
• 03: Water
• 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_Q05

How much did you pay for this property at the time of purchase?

Purchase price

Min = 0; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q10

If you were to sell this property now, for how much would you expect to sell it?

Expected sale price

Min = 0; Max = 99999999

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 property?

• 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/for your mortgage every two weeks/for your mortgage twice a month/for your mortgage monthly/for your mortgage quarterly/for your mortgage twice a year/for your mortgage annually/for your mortgage over one year/for your mortgage over one year], including your property taxes?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q50

How much do you pay [for your mortgage weekly/for your mortgage every two weeks/for your mortgage twice a month/for your mortgage monthly/for your mortgage quarterly/for your mortgage twice a year/for your mortgage annually/for your mortgage over one year/for your mortgage over one year]?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q55

How much do you pay monthly for all these mortgages, including your property taxes?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q60

How much do you pay monthly for all these mortgages?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q65

What is the total annual property tax bill for this dwelling?

Annual property taxes

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q75

What is the regular monthly condominium fee for this dwelling?

Monthly condominium fee

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q76

Are any of the following items included in the payments just mentioned?

• 1: Electricity
• 2: Heating fuel
• 3: Water
• 4: None of the above

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q80

How much is now owed on [your mortgage/your mortgages] on this property?

Total amount owed

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_R81

The following questions are only for your first mortgage.

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q81

Is the interest rate on your mortgage fixed, variable or a combination of both?

• 1: Fixed
• 2: Variable
• 3: Combination (hybrid)

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q82

Is your mortgage in an open or closed term?

• 1: Open
• 2: Closed

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q83

What is the interest rate on your mortgage?

Interest rate

Min = 0; Max = 99.99

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q84

What is the current length of your mortgage term?

• 01: 3 months
• 02: 6 months
• 03: 1 year
• 04: 2 years
• 05: 3 years
• 06: 4 years
• 07: 5 years
• 08: 7 years
• 09: 10 years
• 10: Other

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q85

In which year is your mortgage up for renewal?

Renewal year

Min = 2024; Max = 2043

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q86

How many years remain until the mortgage is paid in full according to the amortization schedule in your mortgage contract?

Years remaining

Min = 0; Max = 99

Support payments received (SCC1) - Question identifier:SCC1_R05

The next questions are about any support payments that you may make or receive.

Support payments received (SCC1) - Question identifier:SCC1_Q05

In the last 12 months, did [YOU] receive support payments from a former spouse or partner?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Support payments received (SCC1) - Question identifier:SCC1_Q10

What is your best estimate of the amount of support payments [YOU] received in the last 12 months?

Min = 1; Max = 99999995

Support payments paid (SCC2) - Question identifier:SCC2_Q05

In the last 12 months, did [YOU] make support payments to a former spouse or partner?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Support payments paid (SCC2) - Question identifier:SCC2_Q10

What is your best estimate of the amount [YOU] paid in support payments in the last 12 months?

Min = 1; Max = 99999995

Childcare expenses (SCC3) - Question identifier:SCC3_Q05

In the last 12 months, did [YOU] pay for child care, so that [YOU] could work at [YOUR] paid job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Childcare expenses (SCC3) - Question identifier:SCC3_Q10

What is your best estimate of the amount [YOU] paid in child care in the last 12 months?

Min = 0; Max = 99999995

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_R05

The next questions are about whether your household rents out parts of the dwelling.

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q05

Are any members of the household paying rent as a lodger?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q06

(If LAS_Q05=yes)
Is there a formal lease agreement?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q10

Who is paying rent as a lodger?

• 1: List of household members

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q15

On this property, are there any other dwellings that you own and rent out, such as basement suites, granny suites, or accessory suites?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS) - Question identifier:LAS_Q20

Is the title or property deed for these dwellings separate from your principal residence?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Temporarily supporting household member (TSHM) - Question identifier:TSHM_Q05

Is there someone temporarily living with you because they had nowhere else to live?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Temporarily supporting household member (TSHM) - Question identifier:TSHM_Q10

Who is currently living in the dwelling temporarily?

• 1: List of household members

Temporarily supporting household member (TSHM) - Question identifier:TSHM_Q15

For how many months has this person been living in this dwelling temporarily?

Months

Min = 0; Max = 999

Temporarily supporting household member (TSHM) - Question identifier:TSHM_Q20

Did any of the following situations contribute to this person living in this dwelling temporarily?

• 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit)
• 02: Can no longer afford dwelling (e.g., rent increased)
• 03: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., conflict with landlord)
• 04: Forced to move (e.g., evictions breaching rental agreement, building was sold/renovated)
• 05: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
• 06: Harassment or discrimination
• 07: Domestic violence or abuse
• 08: Fleeing their home country (refugee or asylum seeker)
• 09: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
• 10: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
• 11: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
• 12: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
• 13: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
• 14: Other situation

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_Q15

In the past 12 months, has any member of your household experienced significant financial difficulty because of increases in rent or mortgage payments?

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q35

Is your household currently behind in payments?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q40

(If EHA_Q35=yes)
How many months is your household behind in payments?

• 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_R10

How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your dwelling?

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10A

A. Having enough space overall in your home

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10B

B. Having enough bedrooms

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10C

C. Being affordable

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10D

D. Its condition

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10E

E. 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_Q10F

F. 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_Q10G

G. 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. Persistent dampness and recurring mould

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05B

B. Infestations of unwanted pests

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05C

C. Undrinkable water coming from your faucets lasting more than 2 days

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05D

D. Regular poor indoor air quality due to odours coming from neighbours or from the outside

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05E

Cold draughts coming through windows or doors

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05F

Heating system has difficulty keeping a comfortable temperature in winter

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05G

Blown fuses or tripped breakers

• 1: No
• 2: Once
• 3: Occasionally
• 4: Often
• 5: Very often

Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES) - Question identifier:NES_Q05

Using a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how satisfied are you with your neighbourhood?

• 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Very satisfied

Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_R05

The next question is about crime and safety in your neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC) - Question identifier:NSC_Q15

How safe do you feel from crime walking alone in your area after dark?

Do you feel:

• 1: Very safe
• 2: Reasonably safe
• 3: Somewhat unsafe
• 4: Very unsafe
• 5: Do not walk alone

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05

In your neighbourhood, how much of a problem is people being attacked or harassed because of their skin colour, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, or religion?

• 1: A big problem
• 2: A moderate problem
• 3: A small problem
• 4: Not a problem

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_R05

The next questions are about your experience of housing discrimination. Housing discrimination refers to any behaviour, practice, or policy that directly, indirectly, or systemically causes harm through inequitable access to, or use and enjoyment of, housing for socially disadvantaged groups.

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q05

Have you personally ever experienced discrimination in your efforts to acquire or keep housing throughout your life in Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q10

How often have you experienced housing discrimination throughout your life in Canada?

• 1: Once
• 2: Occasionally
• 3: Often
• 4: Very often

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q15

When did you most recently experience housing discrimination?

• 1: Less than 1 year ago
• 2: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
• 3: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
• 4: 3 years to less than 4 years ago
• 5: 4 years to less than 5 years ago
• 6: 5 years to less than 10 years ago
• 7: 10 or more years ago

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q20

Thinking of all instances of housing discrimination that you experienced throughout your life in Canada, who were the authors?

• 01: Real estate agent
• 02: Mortgage lender
• 03: Landlord or property manager
• 04: Insurance broker or company
• 05: Community housing agency
• 06: Government housing agency
• 07: Residents or neighbours
• 08: Other

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q25

Thinking of all instances of housing discrimination that you experienced throughout your life in Canada, where were you living in or trying to access when these experiences occurred?

• 1: Apartment building with five or more storeys
• 2: Apartment building with fewer than five storeys
• 3: Rowhouse or townhome development
• 4: Single-family neighbourhood
• 5: Other

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q30

Thinking of all instances of housing discrimination that you experienced throughout your life in Canada, when did the acts of discrimination occur?

• 1: When trying to rent a home
• 2: When trying to purchase a home
• 3: When trying to obtain a mortgage from a bank
• 4: When requesting accessibility accommodation for your home
• 5: When requesting repairs or maintenance of your home
• 6: When trying to live at home
• 7: Other

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q35

Thinking of all instances of housing discrimination that you experienced throughout your life in Canada, what were they based on?

• 01: Indigenous identity
• 02: Ethnicity or culture
• 03: Race or skin colour
• 04: Nationality or immigration status
• 05: Religion
• 06: Language
• 07: Accent
• 08: 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.)
• 09: Sex (Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.)
• 10: Sexual orientation (e.g., heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bisexual)
• 11: Gender identity or expression (Include gender diverse identities such as two-spirit or non-binary.)
• 12: Age
• 13: A physical or mental disability
• 14: Young Children
• 15: Pets
• 16: Other

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q40

What were the impacts of the housing discrimination that you experienced?

• 01: Your safety and security were negatively impacted
• 02: Your health and well-being were negatively impacted
• 03: You were unable to live in a dwelling that meets your personal and family needs (e.g., not enough bedrooms for family members, not enough space for work or play)
• 04: You were unable to live in a neighborhood that meets your personal and family needs (e.g., not being able to access good schools, reasonable journey to your job, ability to live the lifestyle you desire, ability to live near a preferred community)
• 05: You were unable to access amenities such as recreational facilities, cultural centers, places of worship and social and health services
• 06: You were unable to live in a neighbourhood with adequate parks, green spaces, and clean air
• 07: You faced financial hardship which negatively impacted your financial resilience and your ability to save
• 08: Life course milestones were delayed
• 09: Other

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q41

Was this because repairs or accommodations were not done on your dwelling?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q42

Was this because you gave up a job opportunity?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Housing discrimination (HDIS) - Question identifier:HDIS_Q43

Was this because of any of the following?

• 1: You were unable to form your own household
• 2: You decided to not have a child
• 3: You were unable to purchase and own a home

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_R05

The next questions are about your housing aspirations. When we use the term housing aspirations we mean desired housing outcomes (location, characteristics, affordability, etc.) that will meet the needs of your household. For example, if you are currently living at home, what type of dwelling and in what type of location, regardless of your current circumstances, would you want in 5-10 years time.

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q05

Thinking about the future, where would you most like to live in 5 to 10 years time?

• 1: The urban center of a metropolitan area
• 2: The suburbs of a metropolitan area
• 3: A regional town or semi-dense area
• 4: A rural or remote community
• 5: No preference
• 6: Other

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q10

What would be your ideal type of dwelling?

• 01: Detached dwelling (e.g., single unit, disconnected from other units)
• 02: Attached dwelling (e.g., semi-detached, rowhouse, townhouse)
• 03: Apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys
• 04: Apartment in a building that has five or more storeys
• 05: Secondary dwelling (e.g., laneway house or in-law suite)
• 06: Movable dwelling (e.g., caravan)
• 07: No preference
• 08: Other

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q15

How many bedrooms would you like ideally?

Number of bedrooms

Min = 0; Max = 99

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q20

What would be your ideal tenure arrangement?

• 01: Ownership
• 02: Rent in the private market (e.g., from a private owner/company)
• 03: Rent from a social, government or community housing provider
• 04: Renting in a shared house/unit/room with friends or family
• 05: Rent from a family member or friend
• 06: Live with family member or friend rent-free
• 07: Own or rent within a lifestyle or retirement village
• 08: Jointly owned with a joint mortgage shared with friends and family
• 09: No preference
• 10: Other

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q25

Does your current dwelling and location meet your short-term (1 to 2 years) housing aspirations?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q30

In what way does your current dwelling and location make it difficult for you to meet your current life priorities?

• 01: I spend too much time commuting to work
• 02: My dwelling is too expensive and I have little money left over
• 03: I live too far away from where I want to be (e.g., family and/or friends)
• 04: My dwelling is just not suitable for my needs (e.g., quality, design, difficult to maintain)
• 05: It is not my preferred tenure (e.g., renting when you would prefer to own)
• 06: There are few employment options available
• 07: Poor quality local neighbourhood (e.g., lack of amenities, noisy, unsafe)
• 08: Access to quality education
• 09: Lack of certainty (e.g., short term lease)
• 10: Not culturally appropriate
• 11: It doesn't feel like home
• 12: I would prefer to have my own place
• 13: I would prefer to live with people or with different people (e.g., roommates, family)
• 14: Other

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q35

How likely is it that you will be able to stay in your current dwelling for the next 1 to 2 years?

• 1: Extremely likely
• 2: Somewhat likely
• 3: Neither likely nor unlikely
• 4: Somewhat unlikely
• 5: Extremely unlikely

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q40

What is the likelihood of you being able to meet your short-term (1 to 2 years) housing aspirations?

• 1: Extremely likely
• 2: Somewhat likely
• 3: Neither likely nor unlikely
• 4: Somewhat unlikely
• 5: Extremely unlikely

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q45

Why do you think you will be unable to meet your short-term (1 to 2 years) housing aspirations?

• 01: I can't afford the rent or mortgage
• 02: Lack of housing choice in my chosen location
• 03: I can't be bothered to move
• 04: Cost of moving
• 05: Have to stay close to family
• 06: Don't want children to move schools
• 07: A lack of savings
• 08: A lack of stable employment
• 09: Insufficient income from self-employment
• 10: Just not the right time to move
• 11: Other

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_R50

In terms of your longer-term (5 to 10 years) housing aspirations, which of the following are important to you?

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50A

A. Building wealth

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50B

B. Somewhere safe and secure to call home

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50C

C. Own an asset to leave for children/grandchildren

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50D

D. Security and control as I grow older

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50E

E. Property for use as a business

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50F

F. Pay off mortgage and live mortgage free into retirement

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50G

G. To have an asset to fund retirement

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q50H

H. Begin to purchase my own place

• 1: Important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Not important
• 4: Don't know

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q55

Do you have plans in place to meet your longer-term (5 to 10 years) housing aspirations?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q60

What is the main reason you are not actively planning to meet your longer-term (5 to 10 years) housing aspirations?

• 1: My current dwelling will meet my longer term (5 to 10 year) housing aspirations
• 2: I'm not in a position to be planning for my aspirations
• 3: I don't have the knowledge to plan
• 4: I just haven't thought about it yet
• 5: I have no control over my choice of dwelling
• 6: I am confident that I will meet my aspirations without a plan

Housing aspiration (HASP) - Question identifier:HASP_Q65

What are the current obstacles to meeting your longer-term (5 to 10 years) housing aspirations?

• 01: I don't perceive any barriers
• 02: Meeting rent or mortgage payments
• 03: Lack of housing choice
• 04: Having children
• 05: Health issues
• 06: Lack of stable employment
• 07: Lack of savings (deposit)
• 08: Lack of knowledge on how to achieve the housing I want
• 09: Unable to secure a mortgage from a lending institution
• 10: Other

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_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_Q20A

Select the country

• 1: Select country
• 2: Other

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q23

Did anyone in your current household move with you from your previous dwelling?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q30

How did you occupy your previous dwelling?

Did you:

• 1: Own it or partially own it
• 2: Rent it
• 3: Live there rent-free

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q35

Was your previous dwelling's rent subsidized?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q36

What kind of dwelling was your previous dwelling?

• 01: A private dwelling (e.g., home, apartment, condo etc.)
• 02: A co-operative, co-housing or an ecovillage
• 03: A criminal justice institution
• 04: A children's services, group homes or foster homes
• 05: A military base
• 06: A school residence
• 07: A seniors' residence or nursing home
• 08: A short- or long-term hospital
• 09: A transitional housing (e.g., hotels, short-stay rentals)
• 10: A homeless shelter or emergency relief shelter
• 11: Other

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q37A

How long did you live in your previous dwelling?

Years

Min = 0; Max = 99

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q37B

Months

Min = 0; Max = 11

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45

People move for a variety of reasons, either voluntary or non-voluntary. Why did you move from your previous dwelling?

Was it:

• 01: Because you were forced to move by a landlord, a bank or other financial institution or the government
• 02: Due to a natural disaster or fire
• 03: For a new job or job transfer
• 04: For a new school
• 05: To form own household
• 06: To be closer to family (Include family related health reasons, economic reasons or any other family related reasons.)
• 07: Because of a change in household or family size (Include marriage, divorce, separation or child birth or adoption.)
• 08: To reduce commuting time
• 09: To upgrade to a larger dwelling or better quality dwelling
• 10: To downsize (e.g., to reduce housing costs)
• 11: To be in a more desirable neighbourhood
• 12: For personal health reasons (Include need for an accessible home, access to support services or any other reasons.)
• 13: To become a homeowner
• 14: Due to issues with previous landlord/other tenants
• 15: Other

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45G_1

Was it mainly:

• 1: Because of the end of a relationship (e.g. divorce or separation)
• 2: Due to some other change in household or family size (e.g. marriage, birth of child, adoption)

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45J_1

What was the main reason you downsized:

• 1: Because you could not afford the dwelling
• 2: For some other reason

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q50

What supports (if any) allowed you to secure and maintain housing after your move from your previous dwelling?

• 01: Getting an additional job
• 02: Getting a higher paying job, a promotion or a raise
• 03: Employment or life-skill training
• 04: Financial support from family or friends
• 05: Securing or increasing social assistance income
• 06: Other sources of financial support (e.g., line of credit)
• 07: Access to subsidized housing
• 08: Finding more affordable housing (e.g., sharing housing expenses with roommates or partner
  Exclude subsidized housing)
• 09: Assistance from a housing agency (e.g., pre-placement help in searching housing information, housing application or supportive services)
• 10: Social services (e.g., counselling on mental health, addiction or substance use)
• 11: Government or not-for-profit provided services for recent immigrants and refugees
• 12: Other services (e.g., health care, for people who have been incarcerated, to support 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and additional sexual orientations and gender identities.) or racialized populations)
• 13: Non-financial support from family or friends
• 14: Other
• 15: No supports needed

Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q05

Is any member of your household currently on a waiting list for subsidized housing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q10

Who is on a waiting list?

• 1: List of household members

Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA) - Question identifier:WSA_Q15A

How long has your household been waiting for subsidized housing?

Months

Min = 0; Max = 999

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

Years

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_R05

This section asks about your experience with any factors requiring you to move when you did not want to. There might have been a formal notice of eviction, a verbal direction, or you were made to feel there was no other option but to move. This section is asking about forced moves of all types.

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q05

Have you ever been forced to move from a dwelling you rented?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q06

How many times have you been forced to move from a dwelling you rented throughout your life in Canada?

Number of forced moves

Min = 0; Max = 999

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_Q11A

Where were you living when you were last forced to move?

City, town, municipality

Long Answer Length = 80

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q11B

Province or Territory

Long Answer Length = 80

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q15

Did you receive a formal notice when you were last forced to move?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q15A

Did you go through a tribunal-type process when you were last forced to move?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q15B

What is the main reason you did not go through a tribunal-type process when you were last forced to move?

• 1: Too long
• 2: Too complicated
• 3: Legitimate eviction
• 4: Did not know my rights
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q20

Why were you last forced to move?

Was it due to:

• 01: Difficulties paying rent (e.g., rent not paid or often paid late)
• 02: Rent increases
• 03: Conflict with landlord
• 04: Conflict with neighbour
• 05: Having a pet (Exclude situations where the pet is causing issues, e.g., severe allergic reactions, damage to the unit, unreasonable amount of noise)
• 06: Harassment or discrimination
• 07: Domestic violence or abuse
• 08: Overcrowding (e.g., too many people were living in the unit)
• 09: Poor housing conditions (e.g., necessary repair had not been done)
• 10: Landlord wanting unit for own use
• 11: Sale of property by landlord
• 12: Demolition (e.g., planned to tear down the building)
• 13: Conversion (e.g., unit is no longer being used for rental purposes)
• 14: Major repairs or renovation (e.g., the unit had to be vacated so that repairs or renovations could be undertaken)
• 15: Damage to rental unit, building or another part of the property
• 16: Illegal activity in rental unit, building or property
• 17: Actions that affected the safety of self or others
• 18: Actions that interfered with the enjoyment or rights of others
• 19: Other reason

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q25

What was the main reason you were last forced to move?

Was it due to:

• 01: Difficulties paying rent (e.g., rent not paid or often paid late)
• 02: Rent increases
• 03: Conflict with landlord
• 04: Conflict with neighbour
• 05: Having a pet (Exclude situations where the pet is causing issues, e.g., severe allergic reactions, damage to the unit, unreasonable amount of noise)
• 06: Harassment or discrimination
• 07: Domestic violence or abuse
• 08: Overcrowding (e.g., too many people were living in the unit)
• 09: Poor housing conditions (e.g., necessary repair had not been done)
• 10: Landlord wanting unit for own use
• 11: Sale of property by landlord
• 12: Demolition (e.g., planned to tear down the building)
• 13: Conversion (e.g., unit is no longer being used for rental purposes)
• 14: Major repairs or renovation (e.g., the unit had to be vacated so that repairs or renovations could be undertaken)
• 15: Damage to rental unit, building or another part of the property
• 16: Illegal activity in rental unit, building or property
• 17: Actions that affected the safety of self or others
• 18: Actions that interfered with the enjoyment or rights of others
• 19: Other reason

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q30

Was your last forced move made in bad faith?

• 1: Yes, I learned that the reason for my eviction was not real
• 2: No, the reason for my eviction was real

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

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_R05

The following questions ask about any experiences of being homeless.

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q05

Have you ever been homeless, that is, having to live in a shelter, on the street or in parks, in a makeshift shelter or in a vehicle or an abandoned building?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q05A

How old were you when you first experienced being homeless?

Age

Min = 0; Max = 999

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?

Year

• 1: Year

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q20

How long were you homeless during this period?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than 1 month
• 2: 1 month to less than 6 months
• 3: 6 months to less than a year
• 4: 1 year or more

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q21

Did any of the following situations contribute to your loss of housing when you last experienced homelessness?

Was it due to:

• 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit, rent increased, building was sold/renovated)
• 02: Could no longer afford dwelling (e.g., rent increased)
• 03: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., conflict with landlord)
• 04: Forced to move (e.g., evictions breaching rental agreement, building was sold or renovated)
• 05: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
• 06: Harassment or discrimination
• 07: Violence or abuse
• 08: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
• 09: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
• 10: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
• 11: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
• 12: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
• 13: Other situation

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q21K

Select all that apply:

• 1: Physical health
• 2: Mental health
• 3: Addiction or substance use

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q23

Did any of the following factors help you to regain and maintain housing when you last experienced homelessness?

Would you say:

• 01: Finding new employment or increasing employment income
• 02: Financial support from family or friends
• 03: Securing or increasing social assistance or social welfare income
• 04: Other sources of financial support
• 05: Access to subsidized housing
• 06: Locating more affordable housing (e.g., sharing housing expenses with roommates or partner, etc.
  Exclude subsidized housing)
• 07: Assistance from a housing agency (e.g., pre-placement help in searching housing information, housing application or supportive services)
• 08: Social services (e.g. counselling on mental health, addiction and substance use, etc.)
• 09: Employment or life-skill training
• 10: Non-financial support from family or friends
• 11: Other factor
• 12: None of the above

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q25

Have you ever had to temporarily live with someone else (family, friends, or anyone else) because you had nowhere else to live?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q25A

How old were you when you first experienced having to temporarily live with someone else because you had nowhere else to live?

Age

Min = 0; Max = 999

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q30

What is the longest period of time for which you had to temporarily live with someone else without paying rent because you had nowhere else to live?

Would you say:

• 1: Less than 1 month
• 2: 1 month to less than 6 months
• 3: 6 months to less than a year
• 4: 1 year or more

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q35

In what year did you last have to temporarily live with someone else without paying rent for 1 month or more, because you had nowhere else to live?

• 1: Year

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q40

Did any of the following situations contribute to your loss of housing when you last stayed temporarily with others?

Was it due to:

• 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit, rent increased, building was sold/renovated)
• 02: Could no longer afford dwelling (e.g., rent increased)
• 03: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., conflict with landlord)
• 04: Forced to move (e.g., evictions breaching rental agreement, building was sold or renovated)
• 05: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
• 06: Harassment or discrimination
• 07: Violence or abuse
• 08: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
• 09: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
• 10: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
• 11: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
• 12: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
• 13: Other situation

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q40H

Select all that apply:

• 1: Physical health
• 2: Mental health
• 3: Addiction or substance use

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q45

Did any of the following factors help you to regain and maintain housing when you last stayed temporarily with others?

Would you say:

• 01: Finding new employment or increasing employment income
• 02: Financial support from family or friends
• 03: Securing or increasing social assistance or social welfare income
• 04: Other sources of financial support
• 05: Access to subsidized housing
• 06: Locating more affordable housing (e.g., sharing housing expenses with roommates or partner, etc.
  Exclude subsidized housing)
• 07: Assistance from a housing agency (e.g., pre-placement help in searching housing information, housing application or supportive services)
• 08: Social services (Such as counselling on mental health, addiction and substance use, etc.)
• 09: Employment or life-skill training
• 10: Non-financial support from family or friends
• 11: Other factor

Household characteristics (HOC) - Question identifier:HOC_R05

The next questions ask for additional information about your household.

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q10

What language does this person speak most often at home?

• 1: English
• 2: French
• 3: Other

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q20

What is the language that this person first learned at home in childhood and still understands?

• 1: English
• 2: French
• 3: Other

Indigenous Identity (ABI) - Question identifier:ABI_Q05

Is this person First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

• 1: No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
• 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:

• 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

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q05

Where was this person born?

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

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

Select the country

• 1: Select country
• 2: Other

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q10

In what year did this person first come to Canada to live?

Year of arrival

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q15

Is this person now, or has this person ever been a landed immigrant?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q20

In what year did this person first become a landed immigrant?

Year of immigration

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q25A

Of what country is this person a citizen?

Is this person a citizen of:

• 1: Canada

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q25B

Another country

• 1: Another country

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q30A

(If IM_Q25A is selected)
Is it:

• 1: By birth
• 2: By naturalization (i.e., the process by which an immigrant is granted citizenship of Canada, under the Citizenship Act.)

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q30B

(If IM_Q25B is selected)
Select the country

• 1: Select country
• 2: Other

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_R05

The following questions ask about your ethnocultural and religious diversity. The need to collect data on ethnocultural and religious diversity relates to the human right to an adequate standard of living.

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_Q05A

What were the ethnic or cultural origins of your ancestors?

Specify as many origins as applicable

Long Answer Length = 80

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_Q05B

Specify as many origins as applicable

Long Answer Length = 80

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_Q05C

Specify as many origins as applicable

Long Answer Length = 80

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_Q05D

Specify as many origins as applicable

Long Answer Length = 80

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_Q10A

What is your religion?

• 1: Religion (To search for a religion, type the first few letters to narrow down the choices.
  Note: If the religion is not listed, select "Other religions and spiritual traditions".)

Ethnocultural and religious diversity (ECR) - Question identifier:ECR_Q10B

OR

• 1: No religion

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

The following questions are about any long-term conditions and disabilities.

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

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 their 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: This person does 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

Does this person identify as a person with a disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_R05

This question collects information on sexual orientation to inform programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone living in Canada to share in its social, cultural, and economic life.

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q05

What is this person's sexual orientation?

• 1: Heterosexual (i.e straight)
• 2: Lesbian or gay
• 3: Bisexual or pansexual
• 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 2024?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q15

What type of educational institution did this person attend?

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

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_R01

The following questions concern activities of members of your household last week, meaning the week beginning on Sunday and ending on Saturday.

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q05

Last week, did this person work at a job or business?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q10

Last week, did this person have a job or business from which they were absent?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q15

What was the main reason this person was absent from work last week?

• 01: Vacation
• 02: Own illness or disability
• 03: Caring for own children
• 04: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 05: Maternity or parental leave
• 06: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 07: Labour dispute (strike or lockout) (Employees only)
• 08: Temporary layoff due to business conditions (Employees only)
• 09: Seasonal layoff (Employees only)
• 10: Casual job, no work available (Employees only)
• 11: Work schedule (e.g., 10 days on, 10 days off, employees only)
• 12: Self-employed, no work available (Self-employed only)
• 13: Seasonal business (Excluding employees)
• 14: Other

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q20A

When did this person start working at their current job or business?
Year

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q20B

Month

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

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q21

In which of the following locations does this person usually work as part of their main job or business?

• 1: At a fixed location outside the home
• 2: Outside a home with no fixed location (e.g., driving, door-to-door sales)
• 3: At home (Include all work done at the same address as their home, including farm work)

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q25

Is this person currently looking for a job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

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 paid work
• 03: Going to school
• 04: Caring for their children
• 05: Household work
• 06: Retired
• 07: Maternity, paternity or parental leave
• 08: Long term illness
• 09: Volunteering or care-giving other than their children
• 10: Other

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q05

Has this person ever had any Canadian military service?

Canadian military service includes service with the Regular Force or Primary Reserve Force as an Officer or Non-Commissioned Member. It does not include service with the Cadets, COATS (Cadet Organization Administration and Training Service), the Supplementary Reserve or the Canadian Rangers.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q10

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q15

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

• 1: Year

Feedback (FBK) - Question identifier:FBK_R05

We invite your comments about this questionnaire.

Feedback (FBK) - Question identifier:FBK_Q05

Enter your comments

Long Answer Length = 200