Survey of Emergency Preparedness and Resilience

Risk Awareness (RSK) - Question identifier:RSK_R01

Communities across Canada may face a number of potential risks and hazards.

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Risk Awareness (RSK) - Question identifier:RSK_Q01A

I'm going to read you a list of possible events. Some may not be relevant to your community, but we must ask everyone the same question. Please tell me which events you believe your community is likely to experience.

Only include events that would result in a severe disruption to your daily activities.

What about weather-related and natural disasters such as...?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

By community we mean the geographic area where you live (e.g., your town, suburb, borough or village). Your community includes but is larger than your neighbourhood.

By "severe disruption" we mean the event would prevent respondents from engaging in regular daily activities such as going to school or work, preparing meals, bathing, doing laundry, etc.

Only include events that have a fair or reasonable likelihood of occurring.

• 01: Blizzards, winter storms, ice storms or extreme cold
• 02: Heat waves
• 03: Floods (due to, for example, a river overflowing or heavy rains)
• 04: Tornadoes
• 05: Hurricanes
• 06: Storm surge or Tsunamis
• 07: Droughts
• 08: Earthquakes
• 09: Wildfires or forest fires
• 10: Landslides or avalanches
• 11: No risks
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Risk Awareness (RSK) - Question identifier:RSK_Q01B

...and is your community likely to face...?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01: Industrial or transportation accident involving hazardous materials (for example, chemical or oil spill; nuclear accident)
• 02: Act of terrorism or terrorist threat (for example, bombing)
• 03: Rioting or civil unrest (for example, violent protest, illegal blockade)
• 04: Outbreak of serious or life-threatening disease (for example, SARS or H1N1 influenza)
• 05: Extended power outage (that is, a black-out or failure of a power grid that lasts for 24 hrs. or longer)
• 06: Contamination or shortage of water or food (for example, e-coli, salmonella)
• 07: Other - Specify
• 08: No risks
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Risk Awareness (RSK) - Question identifier:RSK_Q02A

In the event of a weather-related emergency or natural disaster who would you turn to first for information or assistance?

Mark all that apply.

• 01: News - Radio
• 02: News - Television
• 03: News - Internet
• 04: Newspapers
• 05: Social media (e.g., Twitter or Facebook)
• 06: Family
• 07: Friends
• 08: Neighbours
• 09: 9-1-1
• 10: Police or law enforcement
• 11: First responders, such as paramedics or firefighters
• 12: Hospital, clinic, doctor or other medical professional
• 13: Insurance agent/company
• 14: Utility company/provider
• 15: Bank, financial institution, financial advisor
• 16: Other professionals, such as a lawyer
• 17: Local government (e.g., city/town hall, municipal services)
• 18: Provincial government (e.g., representative or service)
• 19: Federal government (e.g., representative or service)
• 20: Religious or cultural organization
• 21: Not-for-profit/charitable organization (e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, shelter)
• 22: Other community organization
• 23: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Risk Awareness (RSK) - Question identifier:RSK_Q03

Are you aware of any public service campaigns that provide information on what to do in the event of any of these risks?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Maybe; not sure
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Risk Awareness (sub-block) (RSKS) - Question identifier:RSKS_Q02B

In the event of [an industrial or transportation accident/an act of terrorism or terrorist threat/rioting or civil unrest/an outbreak of serious or life-threatening disease/an extended power outage/a contamination or shortage of water or food/an other emergency], who would you turn to first for information or assistance?

Mark all that apply.

• 01: News - Radio
• 02: News - Television
• 03: News - Internet
• 04: Newspapers
• 05: Social media (e.g., Twitter or Facebook)
• 06: Family
• 07: Friends
• 08: Neighbours
• 09: 9-1-1
• 10: Police or law enforcement
• 11: First responders, such as paramedics or firefighters
• 12: Hospital, clinic, doctor or other medical professional
• 13: Insurance agent/company
• 14: Utility company/provider
• 15: Bank, financial institution, financial advisor
• 16: Other professionals, such as a lawyer
• 17: Local government (e.g., city/town hall, municipal services)
• 18: Provincial government (e.g., representative or service)
• 19: Federal government (e.g., representative or service)
• 20: Religious or cultural organization
• 21: Not-for-profit/charitable organization (e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, shelter)
• 22: Other community organization
• 23: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_R01

This section asks about personal experiences with emergencies that have actually occurred.

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Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q01A

Have you personally experienced any major emergency or disaster? Include only events that took place in Canada, in a community where you were living at the time of the event.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q01B

Did this emergency result in a severe disruption to your daily activities?

(By "severe disruption" we mean the event prevented you from engaging in regular daily activities such as going to school or work, preparing meals, bathing, doing laundry, etc.)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q02A

What type of emergency was it?

Mark all that apply.

Include only events that took place in Canada, in a community where the respondent was living at the time of the event.

Include only events that resulted in a severe disruption to the respondent's daily activities.

• 01: Blizzard, winter storm or ice storm
• 02: Extreme cold
• 03: Heat wave
• 04: Flood (due to, for example a river overflowing or heavy rains)
• 05: Tornado
• 06: Hurricane
• 07: Storm Surge or Tsunami
• 08: Drought
• 09: Earthquake
• 10: Wildfire or forest fire
• 11: Landslide or avalanche
• 12: Industrial or transportation accident involving hazardous materials (for example, chemical or oil spill; nuclear accident)
• 13: Act of terrorism or terrorist threat (for example, bombing)
• 14: Rioting or civil unrest (for example, violent protests, illegal blockades)
• 15: Outbreak of serious or life-threatening disease (for example, SARS or H1N1 influenza)
• 16: Extended power outage (that is, a black-out or failure of a power grid that lasts for 24 hrs. or longer)
• 17: Contamination or shortage of water or food (for example, e-coli, salmonella)
• 18: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q02B

How long ago did this emergency take place?

If necessary, read the categories to respondent.

• 1: Within the last 12 months
• 2: More than 1 year but less than 5 years ago
• 3: More than 5 years but less than 10 years ago
• 4: More than 10 years but less than 15 years ago
• 5: 15 or more years ago
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q02C

Do you still live in the same province where you experienced this emergency?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q02D

Do you still live in the same community (where you experienced this emergency)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q03A

Do you still live in the same province where you experienced any of these emergencies?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q03B

Do you still live in the same community (where you experienced any of these emergencies)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q04A

Which one of the emergencies you experienced occurred most recently?

Read categories to respondent only if needed.

• 01: Blizzard, winter storm or ice storm
• 02: Extreme cold
• 03: Heat wave
• 04: Flood (due to, for example a river overflowing or heavy rains)
• 05: Tornado
• 06: Hurricane
• 07: Storm Surge or Tsunami
• 08: Drought
• 09: Earthquake
• 10: Wildfire or forest fire
• 11: Landslide or avalanche
• 12: Industrial or transportation accident involving hazardous materials (for example, chemical or oil spill; nuclear accident)
• 13: Act of terrorism or terrorist threat (for example, bombing)
• 14: Rioting or civil unrest (for example, violent protests, illegal blockades)
• 15: Outbreak of serious or life-threatening disease (for example, SARS or H1N1 influenza)
• 16: Extended power outage (that is, a black-out or failure of a power grid that lasts for 24 hrs. or longer)
• 17: Contamination or shortage of water or food (for example, e-coli, salmonella)
• 18: [Other emergency (specified by respondent at PED_S02A)]
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q04B

How long ago did this emergency take place?

If necessary, read the categories to respondent.

• 1: Within the last 12 months
• 2: More than 1 year but less than 5 years ago
• 3: More than 5 years but less than 10 years ago
• 4: More than 10 years but less than 15 years ago
• 5: 15 or more years ago
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q05A

Which one of these emergencies resulted in the most severe disruption to your daily activities?

If respondent indicates that two or more events were equally disruptive, then ask them to choose the event they remember the best - that is, the event for which they are able to recall the greatest number of details about its impact on their daily activities.

• 01: Blizzard, winter storm or ice storm
• 02: Extreme cold
• 03: Heat wave
• 04: Flood (due to, for example a river overflowing or heavy rains)
• 05: Tornado
• 06: Hurricane
• 07: Storm Surge or Tsunami
• 08: Drought
• 09: Earthquake
• 10: Wildfire or forest fire
• 11: Landslide or avalanche
• 12: Industrial or transportation accident involving hazardous materials (for example, chemical or oil spill; nuclear accident)
• 13: Act of terrorism or terrorist threat (for example, bombing)
• 14: Rioting or civil unrest (for example, violent protests, illegal blockades)
• 15: Outbreak of serious or life-threatening disease (for example, SARS or H1N1 influenza)
• 16: Extended power outage (that is, a black-out or failure of a power grid that lasts for 24 hrs. or longer)
• 17: Contamination or shortage of water or food (for example, e-coli, salmonella)
• 18: [Other emergency (specified by respondent at PED_S02A)]
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q05B

How long ago did this emergency take place?

If necessary, read the categories to respondent.

• 1: Within the last 12 months
• 2: More than 1 year but less than 5 years ago
• 3: More than 5 years but less than 10 years ago
• 4: More than 10 years but less than 15 years ago
• 5: 15 or more years ago
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06A

Please tell me if the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation] had any of the following impacts on your daily life.

Did you leave or evacuate your home?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06B

Were you still able to:

use electrical appliances?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06C

(Were you still able to:)

heat/cool your home?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06D

(Were you still able to:)

prepare hot meals at home?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06E

(Were you still able to:)

store perishable foods at home?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06F

(Were you still able to:)

use the water at home for tasks such as laundry and bathing?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06G

Did you have to boil drinking water or use bottled water for drinking?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06H

Were you still able to:

communicate with people outside of your household?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06I

(Were you still able to:)

use roads and transportation within the community?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06J

As a result of the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation], did you have to:

miss work/school?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06K

(As a result of the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation], did you have to:)

miss appointments or skip participating in leisure, recreational, or cultural activities?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q06L

Did the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation] have any other impact on your daily activities?

• 1: Yes - Specify
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q07

Approximately how long after the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation], were you able to resume your regular daily activities? (For example, how many hours, days or weeks, etc. was it?)

• 01: Less than 24 hours
• 02: 1 - 2 days
• 03: 3 - 5 days
• 04: 6 - 7 days
• 05: More than 1 week but less than 2
• 06: More than 2 weeks but less than 4
• 07: 1 - 2 months
• 08: 3 - 4 months
• 09: 5 - 6 months
• 10: More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• 11: More than 1 year (Specify)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q08A

Still thinking about the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation], during or immediately following this emergency, did you receive information or assistance from anyone?

This help could have come from family members, neighbours, or directly from organizations such as the police, firefighters, a religious or cultural group, community group, or government program or service.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q08B

Who provided this help?

Read categories to respondent, if needed.

Mark all that apply.

• 01: Your family
• 02: Your friends
• 03: Your neighbours
• 04: Your co-workers, employer or other business acquaintances
• 05: The police
• 06: First responders, such as paramedics or firefighters
• 07: A hospital, clinic, doctor or other medical professional
• 08: A utility company or provider
• 09: Local/municipal government (e.g., city/town hall, municipal services)
• 10: Provincial government (e.g., representative, service or program)
• 11: Federal government (e.g., representative, service or program)
• 12: A not-for-profit or charitable organization (e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way, shelter)
• 13: A religious or cultural organization
• 14: Some other community organization
• 15: A bank, financial institution or financial advisor
• 16: Some other professional, such as a lawyer
• 17: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q09A

Now, I'd like to ask about any assistance you may have given others.

Did anyone turn to you for help or did you offer help to anyone during this emergency?

This can include members of the respondent's household.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q09B

Were you able to provide that help?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q09C

Who did you help?

Mark all that apply.

Can include members of the respondent's household.

If the respondent says ^(proxy)YOU1 helped family members, please ask them to specify whether or not those family members were living with the respondent at the time.

• 01: Members of your household (e.g., family, roommates)
• 02: Family, who were not members of your household
• 03: Friends
• 04: Neighbours
• 05: Co-workers
• 06: Acquaintances
• 07: Other members of your community
• 08: Strangers
• 09: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q10A

Did you suffer any of the following effects as a result of the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation]:

Loss of property or financial impacts?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q10B

(Did you suffer any of the following effects as a result of the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation]:)

Major physical injuries or other serious health consequences?

Do not include emotional or psychological consequences.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q10C

(Did you suffer any of the following effects as a result of the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation]:)

Long-term emotional or psychological consequences?

For the purposes of this survey, there is no standard definition for a 'long-term emotional or psychological consequence'. This determination is left up to the discretion of the respondents.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q10D

(Did you suffer any of the following effects as a result of the [emergency situation / most recent emergency situation / most disruptive emergency situation]:)

Any other long-term effects?

• 1: Yes - Specify
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q12

Have you personally experienced a major emergency or disaster while you were visiting or on a short stay in another community (that is, while in a community you did not live in at the time of the event)? This could include communities located inside or outside of Canada.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (PED) - Question identifier:PED_Q13

Have you personally experienced a major emergency or disaster while you were a resident (or living) in another country?

By 'resident (or living) in another country', we mean that the respondent considered that country to be their place of residence at that time; he or she was there for more than just a short visit. The respondent did not have to be a legally recognized resident of the country.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable - was not a resident in another country
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (sub-block) (PEDS) - Question identifier:PEDS_Q01

Have you fully recovered from the emergency situation (regarding the [loss of property or financial impacts/major physical injuries or other serious health consequences/long-term emotional or psychological consequences/any other long-term effects(specified by respondent at PED_S10)])?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Prior Experience with a Major Emergency or Disaster (sub-block) (PEDS) - Question identifier:PEDS_Q02

Approximately how long after the emergency situation did it take you to fully recover?

• 01: Less than 1 week
• 02: 1 - 2 weeks
• 03: 3 - 4 weeks
• 04: 1 - 2 months
• 05: 3 - 6 months
• 06: 6 - 12 months
• 07: More than 1 year but less than 2
• 08: More than 2 years but less than 3
• 09: More than 3 years but less than 5
• 10: 5 or more years (Specify)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_R01

This section asks about some of the steps people may take to reduce their risk and protect themselves in the event of a major emergency.

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Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q01A

[Do you have/To the best of your knowledge, is there] an emergency exit plan for getting out of your house, building or apartment complex?

By "emergency exit plan" we mean a plan that has taken time and consideration to formulate. Spur of the moment ideas of what respondents think they might do in an emergency should NOT be counted as emergency exit plans.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q01B

[Have you/Have the members of your household] practised or reviewed this plan in the last 12 months (or since moving in, if it has been less than 12 months that you've lived there)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q02

To the best of your knowledge:

Do the members of your household have a designated meeting place for household members if you cannot go home in the event of an emergency?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q03

(To the best of your knowledge:)

Is there a plan for how household members will contact one another if they are separated in the event of an emergency?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q04

[Do you have/(To the best of your knowledge:)

Does your household have] an emergency supply kit for the home? (This kit would include items to be used in an emergency, for example, water, food, medicine, flashlight, cash, etc. (ex. a 72-hour emergency kit))?

Items for the emergency supply kit must be set aside specifically for use in case of an emergency; not just things one might happen to have on hand at the time.

The items respondents have in their own kits may vary from those listed in the question. The items listed in the question are merely examples of what one might include in an emergency supply kit.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q05A

[Do you/Does anyone in your household] have special health needs (for example, a dependence on medication, special medical equipment or mobility issues)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q05B

[Do you/Does your household] have a plan for ensuring these needs are met in the event of an emergency (ex. access to medication or special medical equipment, mobility issues)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q06

Do you have access to a public transit system within a 5 minute walk from your home?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q07

Do you have an emergency supply kit for any of your vehicles? (This kit might include items such as a blanket, first aid kit, flashlight, shovel, etc.)

The items respondents have in their own kits may vary from those listed in the question. The items listed in the question are merely examples of what one might include in an emergency supply kit.

• 1: Yes, at least one vehicle is equipped with an emergency supply kit
• 2: No vehicle is equipped with an emergency supply kit
• 3: Not applicable; do not have a vehicle
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q08

[In the event of an emergency, do you/To the best of your knowledge, in the event of an emergency, does your household] have photocopies or electronic copies of important documents such as insurance policies, birth certificates, marriage certificates, passports, licences or deeds?

These photocopies or electronic copies are copies of the original documents that would be accessible in the event of an emergency. These copies may be stored in a location that is different from the originals.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q09

[(In the event of an emergency:)

Do you/(To the best of your knowledge, in the event of an emergency:)

Does your household] have a list of emergency contact numbers (for example, police, fire, ambulance, family members, friends, neighbours, doctors, insurance agent)?

Include lists stored electronically in phones.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q10A

Does your home have:

A working smoke detector?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q10B

(Does your home have:)

A working carbon monoxide detector?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q10C

(Does your home have:)

A working fire extinguisher?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q11A

Does your home have any of the following in the event of an emergency:

A battery-operated or wind-up radio?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q11B

(Does your home have any of the following in the event of an emergency:)

An alternative heat source, such as a non-electric standby stove, non-electric heater or wood-burning fireplace?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q11C

(Does your home have any of the following in the event of an emergency:)

A back-up generator in case of a power outage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q11D

(Does your home have any of the following in the event of an emergency:)

An alternative water source such as a well, tank or litres of stored water?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q12A

[Do you/Do all the adults and older children in the household] know how to turn off:

Your home's water?

Include only adults who are physically capable of performing the task. "Older children" refers to children 12 years and older.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q12B

([Do you/Do all the adults and older children in the household] know how to turn off:)

Your home's electricity?

Include only adults who are physically capable of performing the task. "Older children" refers to children 12 years and older.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q12C

([Do you/Do all the adults and older children in the household] know how to turn off:)

Your home's gas?

Include only adults who are physically capable of performing the task. "Older children" refers to children 12 years and older.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q13

Are there any other precautions you take to make your home safe in the event of an emergency?

Examples of other precautions might include a plan for what to do with pets in the event of an evacuation; restocking the emergency supply kit on a regular basis; keeping extra supplies of fuel such as wood or kerosene; bolting down bookcases, to minimize injury in the event of an earthquake.

• 1: Yes - Specify
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q14

Within the last 3 years, [have you/have you or anyone in your household] completed or renewed training in either first aid, CPR or both?

CPR stands for "Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation".

Only mark "yes" for those who are currently certified, that is, they have completed or renewed their training within the last 3 years.

• 1: Yes, trained in both first aid and CPR
• 2: Yes, first aid (only)
• 3: Yes, CPR (only)
• 4: No, not trained in either first aid or CPR
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_R15

Now some questions on the type of home insurance coverage you have for risks to your property.

Press <1> to continue.

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q15A

[Do you/Do you or the members of your household] own or rent your home?

If the respondent's household contains both owners and renters, such as a boarder, the dwelling should be considered owned.

• 1: [Owned by you (even if it is still being paid for)/Owned by you or a member of this household (even if it is still being paid for)]
• 2: Rented (even if no cash rent is paid)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q15B

Thinking about your home insurance coverage, tell me how knowledgeable you are about what the policy covers using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means 'not at all knowledgeable' and 5 means 'very knowledgeable':

• 1: Not at all knowledgeable about what the policy covers
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Very knowledgeable about what the policy covers
• 6: Not applicable - Do not have insurance
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Protective and Precautionary Behaviours (PPB) - Question identifier:PPB_Q16

Would you say that you are the person most likely to take care of emergency planning for your household?

The respondent may share this responsibility equally with other household members (e.g., a spouse). In this case he or she would still be considered the person most likely to take care of emergency planning for the household.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_R01

Help in the event of an emergency or disaster may come from a number of sources - your family, friends, or neighbours, or even from the groups and organizations you participate in.

Press <1> to continue.

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q01A

In the past 12 months, were you a member or regular participant in the activities of any recreational or leisure group or organization?

These could be formally organized groups or just groups of people who get together on a regular basis to do an activity or talk about things. For example, a sports group such as a health club or hockey league, community association, hobby club such as a theatre group or book club, a charitable organization or cultural group.

Do NOT include participation in religious or religious-affiliated activities here.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q01B

What type of group(s) were you a member of or activities did you participate in regularly?

Mark all that apply.

• 01: A political party or group
• 02: A sports or recreational organization (such as a hockey league, health club or golf club)
• 03: A cultural, educational or hobby organization (such as a theatre group, book club, historical society, garden club or bridge club)
• 04: A school group, neighbourhood, civic or community association (such as PTA, alumni, block parents or neighbourhood watch)
• 05: An ethno-cultural organization (for example an ethnic or immigration association or club)
• 06: A service club or fraternal organization (such as Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus or the Legion)
• 07: An emergency-response organization (such as Red Cross, St. John's Ambulance, or volunteer firefighter organization)
• 08: A charitable organization (such as Cancer Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation)
• 09: A union or professional association
• 10: Other - Specify
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q02

In the past 12 months were you a member of a religious or spiritual organization? This could include regular participation in religious services or activities as well as participation in religious-affiliated activities outside of regular religious services.

Include attending religious services or places of worship (e.g., church, temple, mosque, synagogue), as well as participation in religious-affiliated activities outside of regular religious services (e.g., prayer, meditation, groups)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q03

(In the past 12 months,) were you a member or participant in any other type of organization?

• 1: Yes - Specify
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q04

All activities combined, on average, how often did you participate in group activities or meetings (in the past 12 months)?

Read categories to respondent.

Include participation in all recreation, leisure, religious and religious-affiliated activities.

We are talking about all participation in all groups; all forms of participation, including in-person, via telephone, Internet.

• 1: At least once a week
• 2: A few times a month
• 3: Once a month
• 4: Once or twice a year
• 5: Was a member but did not participate in any activities or meetings the past year
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q05

The next few questions focus specifically on volunteering.

In the past 12 months, did you do unpaid volunteer work for any organization?

Include all unpaid, voluntary work for any organization. This can include voluntary work done on behalf of a group or organization of which the respondent is or is not a regular member.

Do not include informal volunteering, that is unpaid work or services that were not provided on behalf of an organization (e.g., helping family, friends or neighbours shovel the driveway or cut the grass; driving them to appointments, etc.)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q06

On average, how many hours per month did you volunteer?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Less than 1 hour per month
• 2: 1 to 4 hours per month
• 3: 5 to 15 hours per month
• 4: Over 15 hours per month
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q07

In the past 12 months, did you do any volunteering on an informal basis? By "informal volunteering" we mean unpaid work or services that were not provided on behalf of an organization.

(For example, helping family members that do not live with you, friends or neighbours by shovelling the driveway, cutting the grass, doing household chores, or driving them to appointments.)

Exclude work or services for family members living in the same household as the respondent.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q08

On average, how many hours per month did you spend doing informal volunteer work?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Less than 1 hour per month
• 2: 1 to 4 hours per month
• 3: 5 to 15 hours per month
• 4: Over 15 hours per month
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_R09

Now, I would like to ask you a few questions about your participation in political activities.

Press <1> to continue.

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q09A

In general how often would you say you vote:

In federal elections?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never
• 6: Not eligible to vote
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q09B

(In general how often would you say you vote:)

In provincial elections?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never
• 6: Not eligible to vote
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q09C

(In general how often would you say you vote:)

In municipal elections (for example, for city or town mayor)?

• 1: Always
• 2: Often
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never
• 6: Not eligible to vote
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Civic Engagement (CVE) - Question identifier:CVE_Q10

In the past 12 months, have you done any of the following?

Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 1: Expressed your views on a political or social issue by signing a petition (paper or on-line), or participating in a demonstration or march.
• 2: Expressed your views on an issue by contacting a news agency or politician (in person or on-line).
• 3: Attended a public meeting to, for example, gain information, offer support or express objections regarding a political, social or community issue.
• 4: Volunteered for a political party or participated in an event organized by a political party.
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_R01

The next set of questions asks about contacts you have with your relatives, friends and neighbours.

Let's begin with some questions about your relatives.

Press <1> to continue.

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q01

Excluding the people you may live with, about how many of your relatives live in the same community as you?

(By community we mean the geographic area where you live, such as your town, suburb, borough or village. It includes, but is larger than your immediate neighbourhood.)

(By relatives we mean, for example, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws. It can also include parents, children and siblings if they do not live with you.)

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 6: Not applicable - no living relatives
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q02

About how many of your friends live in the same community as you? Include close friends as well as other friends. Do not include casual acquaintances.

By close friend we mean people OTHER THAN a spouse, common-law partner or some other relative, with whom the respondent feels at ease, can talk to about what is on his/her mind or ask for help.

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 6: Not applicable - no friends
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q03

Thinking of all your friends, as far as you know, how many of your friends are in about the same age group as you?

The respondent's answer should be based on what "same age group" means to him/her.

Do not include casual acquaintances.

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q04

As far as you know, how many of your friends have roughly the same level of education as you?

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q05

(As far as you know, how many of your friends) have a similar household income level as you?

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q06

(As far as you know, how many of your friends) have the same mother tongue as you?

By mother tongue we mean the first language you learned in childhood.

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q07

(As far as you know, how many of your friends) share the same ethnic, cultural or racial group as you?

A respondent's religion can be considered as part of his/her ethnicity or culture.

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q08

(As far as you know, how many of your friends) come from an ethnic, cultural or racial group that is visibly different from yours?

A respondent's religion can be considered as part of his/her ethnicity or culture.

• 1: All
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_R09

Now, I am going to ask you about your neighbourhood

Press <1> to continue.

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q09

How long have you lived in your current neighbourhood?

• 1: Less than 6 months
• 2: More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• 3: More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
• 4: More than 3 years, but less than 5 years
• 5: More than 5 years, but less than 10 years
• 6: 10 years and over
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q10

Would you say that you know most-, many, a few or none of the people in your neighbourhood?

• 1: Most of the people in your neighbourhood
• 2: Many of the people in your neighbourhood
• 3: A few of the people in your neighbourhood
• 4: None of the people in your neighbourhood
• 5: Not applicable - no neighbours close-by
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q11

About how many people in your neighbourhood do you know well enough to ask for a favour?

Examples of favours are picking up the mail, watering plants, shovelling, lending tools or garden equipment, carrying things, feeding pets when neighbours go on holiday, and shopping.

• 1: None
• 2: 1 to 5
• 3: 6 to 10
• 4: Over 10
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q12A

In general, would you say your neighbourhood is a place where neighbours help each other?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q12B

(Would you say your neighbourhood is a place where neighbours would help each other if there is an emergency?)

What about in an emergency?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q13

In the past 6 months, have you done a favour for your neighbour or have any of your neighbours done a favour for you?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 3: Not applicable - lived there less than a month
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q14

Thinking in general of all the people living in your neighbourhood:

...how many share the same ethnic, cultural or racial group as you?

A respondent's 'religion' can be considered as part of his/her ethnicity or culture.

• 1: Almost all
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q15

(Thinking in general of all the people living in your neighbourhood:)

...how many would you say come from an ethnic, cultural or racial group that is visibly different from yours?

A respondent's 'religion' can be considered as part of his/her ethnicity or culture.

• 1: Almost all
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q16

(Thinking in general of all the people in your neighbourhood:)

...how many would you say have a similar household income level as you?

• 1: Almost all
• 2: Most
• 3: About half
• 4: Some
• 5: None
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_R17

These next few questions are about the number of people you could turn to for help or support in the event of a major emergency or disaster.

Think of all the people you might turn to for assistance. This could include your family, friends, neighbours, etc.

Press <1> to continue.

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q17A

In the event of a major emergency or disaster, how many people could you turn to for emotional support?

Would you say

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Zero?
• 2: Between 1 and 5?
• 3: More than 5?
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q17B

What about if you were physically injured? (How many people would you say you could turn to for help?)

• 1: Zero
• 2: Between 1 and 5
• 3: More than 5
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q17C

If you needed to evacuate your home? (How many people could you turn to for help?)

• 1: Zero
• 2: Between 1 and 5
• 3: More than 5
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Networks (SNR) - Question identifier:SNR_Q17D

If you needed financial support? (How many people could you turn to for help?)

• 1: Zero
• 2: Between 1 and 5
• 3: More than 5
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_R01

The following questions ask about the extent to which you feel a part of the society around you.

Press <1> to continue.

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q01A

Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "very weak" and 5 "very strong", how would you describe your sense of belonging:

to your neighbourhood?

• 1: Very weak
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Very strong
• 6: No opinion
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q01B

(Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "very weak" and 5 "very strong", how would you describe your sense of belonging:)

to your community?

By community we mean the geographic area where you live, (such as your town, suburb, borough or village). It includes, but is larger than your immediate neighbourhood.

• 1: Very weak
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Very strong
• 6: No opinion
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q01C

(Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "very weak" and 5 "very strong", how would you describe your sense of belonging:)

to your province?

• 1: Very weak
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Very strong
• 6: No opinion
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q01D

(Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "very weak" and 5 "very strong", how would you describe your sense of belonging:)

to Canada?

• 1: Very weak
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Very strong
• 6: No opinion
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q02A

How often would you say you feel uncomfortable or out of place in your neighbourhood because of your ethnicity, culture, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q02B

What about in the community where you live?

(How often would you say you feel uncomfortable or out of place because of your ethnicity, culture, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion?)

By community we mean the geographic area where you live, (such as your town, suburb, borough or village). It includes, but is larger than your immediate neighbourhood.

This could include situations where the respondent feels uncomfortable or out of place during regular daily activities within his/her community (e.g., at the grocery store, walking the dog, or at a local park).

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Social Cohesion and Community Belonging (SCB) - Question identifier:SCB_Q02C

What about when in other places in Canada (that is other than your neighbourhood or community)?

(How often would you say you feel uncomfortable or out of place because of your ethnicity, culture, race, skin colour, language, accent or religion?)

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: Rarely
• 5: Never
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_R01

People's level of trust in others and their confidence in public institutions may affect their reactions and decision-making when faced with an emergency or disaster.

The following questions ask about the degree to which you trust others.

Press <1> to continue.

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q01

Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted a lot", in general, how much would you say most people can be trusted?

• 1: Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Can be trusted a lot
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q02

Again, using a scale of 1 to 5 (where 1 means "Cannot be trusted at all" and 5 means "Can be trusted a lot"), in general, how much do you trust people in your neighbourhood?

• 1: Cannot be trusted at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Can be trusted a lot
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q03A

If you lost a wallet or purse that contained two hundred dollars, how likely is it to be returned with the money in it, if it was found:

by someone living in your neighbourhood? Would it be...?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Very likely
• 2: Somewhat likely
• 3: Not at all likely
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q03B

(If you lost a wallet or purse that contained two hundred dollars, how likely is it to be returned with the money in it, if it was found:)

by a complete stranger? (That is, someone who is a stranger and does not live in your neighbourhood.) (Would it be ...?)

• 1: Very likely
• 2: Somewhat likely
• 3: Not at all likely
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_R04

Now I'd like to ask you about the level of confidence you have in various institutions.

Press <1> to continue.

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04A

Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means "No confidence at all" and 5 means "A great deal of confidence", in general, how much confidence do you have in each of the following institutions to provide effective assistance to meet public needs, in the event of a major emergency or disaster?

(How much confidence do you have in:)

the police?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04B

(How much confidence do you have in:)

firefighters?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04C

(How much confidence do you have in:)

emergency medical services such as paramedics?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04D

(How much confidence do you have in:)

the healthcare system (including doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals)?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04E

(How much confidence do you have in:)

not-for-profit organizations and community groups (for example, shelters, Red Cross, Salvation Army, United Way)?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04F

Again, thinking about their ability to provide effective assistance in the event of a major emergency or disaster, how much confidence do you have in:

local government or leaders (for example the mayor or city councillor)?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04G

(How much confidence do you have in:)

provincial government or leaders?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04H

(How much confidence do you have in:)

federal government?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04I

(How much confidence do you have in:)

local merchants and business people?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Trust (TRU) - Question identifier:TRU_Q04J

(How much confidence do you have in:)

insurance companies?

• 1: No confidence at all
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: A great deal of confidence
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-efficacy (SEF) - Question identifier:SEF_R01

Now I would like to ask you some general questions on how you view challenges and your ability to resolve problems.

Press <1> to continue.

Self-efficacy (SEF) - Question identifier:SEF_Q01

Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "poor" and 5 represents "excellent", in general, how would you rate the following:

your ability to think clearly and solve day-to-day problems?

• 1: Poor
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Excellent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-efficacy (SEF) - Question identifier:SEF_Q02

(Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "poor" and 5 represents "excellent", in general, how would you rate the following:)

your ability to handle unexpected and difficult problems, such as, a family or personal crisis?

• 1: Poor
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Excellent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-efficacy (SEF) - Question identifier:SEF_Q03

(Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents "poor" and 5 represents "excellent", in general, how would you rate the following:)

your ability to figure out what to do if faced with an emergency situation?

• 1: Poor
• 2: <>
• 3: <>
• 4: <>
• 5: Excellent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Introduction to Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HIN) - Question identifier:HIN_R01

Special health needs may have significant implications for people when they prepare for or respond to an emergency or disaster.

Press <1> to continue.

Health Minimum Block (HM) - Question identifier:HM_R01

The next question is about your health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.

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Health Minimum Block (HM) - Question identifier:HM_Q01

In general, would you say your health is... ?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Excellent
• 2: Very good
• 3: Good
• 4: Fair
• 5: Poor
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HAL) - Question identifier:HAL_Q02A

Now thinking about your daily activities at home, work, school or any other area (for example, transportation or leisure), are your daily activities limited by:

a long-term physical condition - that is, a condition that is expected to last or has already lasted 6 months or more?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Yes, often or always
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HAL) - Question identifier:HAL_Q02B

Due to this physical condition, do you have difficulty:

hearing (even while using a hearing aid)?

• 1: Yes, often or always
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HAL) - Question identifier:HAL_Q02C

(Do you have difficulty:)

seeing (even when wearing glasses or contact lenses)?

• 1: Yes, often or always
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HAL) - Question identifier:HAL_Q02D

(Do you have difficulty:)

walking or climbing stairs?

• 1: Yes, often or always
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HAL) - Question identifier:HAL_Q02E

(Do you have difficulty:)

communicating in your own language?

• 1: Yes, often or always
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Perceived Health and Activity Limitations (HAL) - Question identifier:HAL_Q03

Still thinking about your daily activities at home, work, school or any other area, are any of your daily activities limited by:

a long-term psychological, emotional or mental health condition?

By long-term we mean a condition that is expected to last or has already lasted 6 months or more.

• 1: Yes, often or always
• 2: Yes, sometimes
• 3: No, not at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigration minimum block (IMM) - Question identifier:IMM_Q01

In what country were you born?

Ask the respondent to specify country of birth according to current boundaries.

Start typing the name of the country to activate function.

Enter "CAN" to select Canada.

Enter "Other - Specify" if the country is not part of the list.

• 1: Search
• 2: Other - Specify
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigration minimum block (IMM) - Question identifier:IMM_Q02

In which province or territory were you born?

Ask the respondent to specify province or territory of birth according to current boundaries.

• 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Immigration minimum block (IMM) - Question identifier:IMM_Q03

In what year did you first come to Canada to live?

Min = 1870; Max = 2100

The respondent may have first come to live in Canada on a work or study permit or by claiming refugee status.

If the respondent moved to Canada more than once, enter the first year they arrived in Canada (excluding vacation time spent in Canada).

If the respondent cannot give the exact year of arrival in Canada, ask for a best estimate of the year.

Immigration minimum block (IMM) - Question identifier:IMM_Q04

Are you now, or have you ever been a landed immigrant in Canada?

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigration minimum block (IMM) - Question identifier:IMM_Q05

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant in Canada?

Min = 1870; Max = 2100

If respondent cannot give exact year of immigration, ask for a best estimate of the year.

Aboriginal Minimum (AMB) - Question identifier:AMB_Q01

Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)? First Nations includes Status and Non-Status Indians.

The terms "First Nations" and "North American Indian" can be interchanged. Some respondents may prefer one term over the other.

"Inuit" is the plural form of "Inuk".

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Aboriginal Minimum (AMB) - Question identifier:AMB_Q02

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

Mark all that apply.

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

The terms "First Nations" and "North American Indian" can be interchanged. Some respondents may prefer one term over the other.

"Inuit" is the plural form of "Inuk".

• 1: First Nations (North American Indian)
• 2: Métis
• 3: Inuk (Inuit)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Population group (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q01

You may belong to one or more racial or cultural groups on the following list.

Are you... ?

Read categories to respondent and mark up to 4 responses that apply.

If respondent answers "mixed", "bi-racial" or "multi-racial", etc., probe for specific groups and mark each one separately (e.g., White, Black, Chinese).

Aboriginal people or First Nations are not included in the list of response categories because the Employment Equity Act defines visible minorities as "persons, other than Aboriginal persons, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour". Guidelines state that "Due to their status as First Nation people, Aboriginal peoples are specifically excluded from the definition".

Under the Employment Equity Act, Aboriginal Peoples are considered to be a separate designated group.

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

Religion minimum (REM) - Question identifier:REM_Q01

What is your religion?

Specify one denomination or religion only, even if you are not currently a practicing member of that group.

For infants or children, religion refers to the specific religious group, denomination, or system of beliefs in which they will be raised, if any.

Respondent does not have to be practicing.

If respondent answers "Catholic", ask "by Catholic do you mean Roman Catholic, Ukrainian Catholic or something else?".

If respondent answers Christian, Protestant or Orthodox, ask "Which denomination or church?" If no specific denomination or church can be given, record original response. If respondent provides more than one response, ask about the religion which is most important to them or which they practice most often.

Start typing the name of the religion to activate the search function.
Enter "Other - Specify" if the religion is not part of the list.
If no religion, enter "No religion".

• 1: Search
• 2: Other - Specify
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

HC: Total household income - THI - Question identifier:THI_Q01

What is your best estimate of the total household income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the year ending December 31, 200x?

Income can come from various sources such as from work, investments, pensions or government. Examples include Employment Insurance, Social Assistance, Child Tax Benefit and other income such as child support, spousal support (alimony) and rental income.

• 1: Min: -9,000,000 Max: 90,000,000
• 99999999: Don't know
• 99999998: Refusal

HC: Total household income - THI - Question identifier:THI_Q02

Can you estimate in which of the following groups your household income falls? Was the total household income during the year ending December 31, 200x... ?

• 1: Less than $50,000 includes income loss
• 2: $50,000 and more
• 9: Don't know
• 9: Refusal

HC: Total household income - THI - Question identifier:THI_Q03

Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household. Was it... ?

• 1: Less than $5000
• 2: $5,000 to less than $10,000
• 3: $10,000 to less than $15,000
• 4: $15,000 to less than $20,000
• 5: $20,000 to less than $30,000
• 6: $30,000 to less than $40,000
• 7: $40,000 to less than $50,000
• 9: Don't know
• 8: Refusal

HC: Total household income - THI - Question identifier:THI_Q04

Please stop me when I have read the category which applies to your household. Was it... ?

• 1: $50,000 to less than $60,000
• 2: $60,000 to less than $70,000
• 3: $70,000 to less than $80,000
• 4: $80,000 to less than $90,000
• 5: $90,000 to less than $100,000
• 6: $100,000 to less than $150,000
• 7: $150,000 and over
• 9: Don't know
• 8: Refusal

Unexpected Expense (EXP) - Question identifier:EXP_Q01

Could [you/your household] handle an unforeseen expenditure of $5,000, today?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: Yes, easily
• 2: Yes, but with some difficulty
• 3: No, could not handle the expenditure
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unexpected Expense (EXP) - Question identifier:EXP_Q02

What if the expenditure was $500?

• 1: Yes, easily
• 2: Yes, but with some difficulty
• 3: No, could not handle the expenditure
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q01

Of English or French, which language(s) do you speak well enough to conduct a conversation? Is it... ?

Read categories to respondent.

• 1: English only
• 2: French only
• 3: Both English and French
• 4: Neither English nor French
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Language Look-up (LLU) - Question identifier:LLU_Q01

[What language do you speak most often at home?/What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?]

Start typing name of language to activate the search function.
Enter "Other - Specify" if the language is not part of the list.
Start typing "111" to select the item which indicates no (more) languages.

• 1: Start typing name of language to activate the search function.
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

HC: Education Sublock Highest certificate, diploma or degree short version - EHG1 - Question identifier:EHG1_Q01

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: 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.Sc., LL.B.)
• 7: University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level
• 9: Don't know
• 8: Refusal