Longitudinal and International Study of Adults (LISA) - including question flow - 2014 (Wave 2)

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_R05

I would now like to ask you some questions about your education.

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q05

Are you currently enrolled in a program of study? By program of study we mean a series of courses taken towards a diploma, certificate, degree or license, which normally takes more than 3 months to complete.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q10

What level of education are you currently studying for?

• 01: Grade 6
• 02: Less than high school diploma
• 03: High school diploma or equivalent
• 04: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 05: Apprenticeship certificate
• 06: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 07: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 08: University transfer program
• 09: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 10: Bachelor's degree
• 11: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 12: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 13: Master's
• 14: Ph.D.
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q16

What type of CEGEP diploma or certificate are you currently studying for? Is it...?

• 1: A pre-university college diploma
• 2: A technical or career college diploma
• 3: An Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.C.S.)
• 4: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q20

What is the normal length of time required to complete this certificate or diploma when taken full-time?

• 1: Less than 3 months
• 2: 3 months to less than 12 months
• 3: One year
• 4: Greater than one year but less than two years
• 5: Two years
• 6: Greater than two years but less than three years
• 7: Three years or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current Education (EDCE) - Question identifier:EDCE_Q25

What is the field of study or specialization of this program of study? If there is more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

• 01: General programs
• 02: Teacher training and education science
• 03: Humanities, languages and arts
• 04: Social sciences, business and law
• 05: Science, mathematics and computing
• 06: Engineering, manufacturing and construction
• 07: Agriculture and veterinary
• 08: Health and welfare
• 09: Services
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q05

Did you attend a school, college or university since January [2012]? Only include attendance in programs taken to obtain a certificate, diploma or degree from a recognized institution and which normally takes more than 3 months to complete.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q10

Since January [2012], during which months did you attend a school, college or university? Please include the current month.

• 01: January 2012
• 02: February 2012
• 03: March 2012
• 04: April 2012
• 05: May 2012
• 06: June 2012
• 07: July 2012
• 08: August 2012
• 09: September 2012
• 10: October 2012
• 11: November 2012
• 12: December 2012
• 13: January 2013
• 14: February 2013
• 15: March 2013
• 16: April 2013
• 17: May 2013
• 18: June 2013
• 19: July 2013
• 20: August 2013
• 21: September 2013
• 22: October 2013
• 23: November 2013
• 24: December 2013
• 25: January 2014
• 26: February 2014
• 27: March 2014
• 28: April 2014
• 29: May 2014
• 30: June 2014
• 31: July 2014
• 32: August 2014
• 33: September 2014
• 34: October 2014
• 35: November 2014
• 36: December 2014
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q15

Were you considered a full-time or a part-time student?

• 1: A full-time student
• 2: A part-time student
• 3: Both full-time and part-time student
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

School Attendance During the Reference Period (EDSA) - Question identifier:EDSA_Q20

What level of education were you studying for? Please refer to the following card and report all levels of education you were studying for since January [2012].

• 01: Grade 6
• 02: Less than high school diploma
• 03: High school diploma or equivalent
• 04: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 05: Apprenticeship certificate
• 06: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 07: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 08: University transfer program
• 09: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 10: Bachelor's degree
• 11: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 12: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 13: Master's
• 14: Ph.D.
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Degree Completed During the Reference Period (EDDC) - Question identifier:EDDC_Q05

Since January [2012], did you complete any of the degrees, diplomas or certificates listed on this card?

• 01: High school diploma or equivalent
• 02: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 03: Apprenticeship certificate
• 04: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 05: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 06: University transfer program
• 07: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 08: Bachelor's degree
• 09: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 10: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 11: Master's
• 12: Ph.D.
• 13: No degree, diploma or certificate obtained
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_R01

I would now like to ask you some questions about the [high school diploma or equivalent/trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree] that you completed since January [2012].

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q05

Was the high school or secondary school diploma you received a vocational diploma such as: an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or an attestation of vocational specialisation?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q10

When did you graduate from high school?

Min = 2012; Max = 2014

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_N11

(When did you graduate from high school?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)
Dates are essential. You must probe using seasons, special events, etc. to determine a year and a month.
Respondent's best estimate is acceptable.

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

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q15

What type of CEGEP diploma or certificate did you obtain? Was it...?

• 1: A pre-university college diploma
• 2: A technical or career college diploma
• 3: An Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.C.S.)
• 4: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q20

What is the normal length of time required to complete this certificate or diploma when taken full-time?

• 1: Less than 3 months
• 2: 3 months to less than 12 months
• 3: One year
• 4: Greater than one year but less than two years
• 5: Two years
• 6: Greater than two years but less than three years
• 7: Three years or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q25

When did you complete your [trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree]?

Min = 2012; Max = 2014

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_N26

(When did you complete your [trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree]?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what month?)
If the respondent completed more than one qualification at this level, refer to the most recent. If the diplomas were obtained at the same time, refer to the highest level.
Dates are essential. You must probe using seasons, special events, etc. to determine a year and a month.
Respondent's best estimate is acceptable.

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

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q30

What is the name of the institution where you completed this program? Include the campus name if there is one.

Long Answer Length = 250

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q35

Which of the following categories would best represent the field of study of your [trade or vocational certificate/apprenticeship certificate/CEGEP diploma or certificate/non-university certificate or diploma/university transfer program/university certificate or diploma below a bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree/university certificate above a bachelor's degree/first professional degree/master's degree/doctorate degree]? If there was more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

• 01: General programs
• 02: Teacher training and education science
• 03: Humanities, languages and arts
• 04: Social sciences, business and law
• 05: Science, mathematics and computing
• 06: Engineering, manufacturing and construction
• 07: Agriculture and veterinary
• 08: Health and welfare
• 09: Services
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on Degree Completed (EDDI) - Question identifier:EDDI_Q40

More specifically, what was the main field of study or specialization?

Long Answer Length = 250

Expectations about education (EDEX) - Question identifier:EDEX_Q05

What is the highest level of education that you expect to complete?

• 01: Not expecting to graduate from high school
• 02: Graduate from high school
• 03: Learn a trade (apprenticeship, technical institute, trade or vocational school)
• 04: Private business school or private training institute
• 05: Postsecondary - level unknown
• 06: CEGEP, College, community college
• 07: University - level unknown
• 08: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 09: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc., B.Ed., B.A.Sc., B.Eng.)
• 10: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 11: Above bachelor's degree diploma or certificate
• 12: Master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed, M.B.A., M.A.Sc., M.Eng.)
• 13: Doctorate's degree (e.g., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Ed.)
• 14: Not expecting to go further
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_R01

The following questions are about sources of funding used to pay for your postsecondary education.

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q01

Since January [2012], what sources of funding have you used to pay for your education?

• 01: Government student loans, including both provincial and federal student loans
• 02: Private bank loans or lines of credit (LOC)
• 03: Federal and/or provincial governments, in grants, bursaries, or scholarships. Include funds received from Canada student grants.
• 04: Grants, bursaries or scholarships from sources other than governments
• 05: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• 06: Loans from your parents, spouse, partner or family
• 07: Gifts or inheritances from parents or other relatives that do not have to be repaid
• 08: Employment earnings
• 09: Other sources
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q05

And which of these was the most important? By most important, we mean the source that represents the highest amount used to pay for your education.

• 01: Government student loans, including both provincial and federal student loans
• 02: Private bank loans or lines of credit (LOC)
• 03: Federal and/or provincial governments, in grants, bursaries, or scholarships. Include funds received from Canada student grants.
• 04: Grants, bursaries or scholarships from sources other than governments
• 05: Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• 06: Loans from your parents, spouse, partner or family
• 07: Gifts or inheritances from parents or other relatives that do not have to be repaid
• 08: Employment earnings
• 09: Other sources
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q10

Since January [2012], how much debt have you accrued to pay for your postsecondary education? Exclude amounts already paid back and amounts that do not need to be repaid.

Min = 0; Max = 250000

Sources of Funding for Postsecondary Education (EDFS) - Question identifier:EDFS_Q15

In total, how much debt have you accrued so far to pay for your postsecondary education? Exclude amounts already paid back and amounts that do not need to be repaid.

Min = 0; Max = 500000

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM) - Question identifier:LMAM_Q01

Many of the following questions concern your activities last week. By last week, I mean the week beginning on Sunday, and ending Saturday.

Last week, did you work at a job or business?
(regardless of the number of hours)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM) - Question identifier:LMAM_Q02

Last week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Market Activities Minimal (LMAM) - Question identifier:LMAM_Q03

What was the main reason you were absent from work last week?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 04: Maternity or parental leave
• 05: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 06: Vacation
• 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., shift work) (Employees only)
• 12: Self-employed, no work available (Self-employed only)
• 13: Seasonal business (Excluding employees)
• 14: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q04

In the 4 weeks ending Saturday, did you do anything to find work?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q05

Last week, did you have a job to start at a definite date in the future?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q06

Will you start that job before or after (four weeks after the reference week)?

• 1: Before the date above
• 2: On or after the date above
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q07

Did you want a job with more or less than 30 hours per week?

• 1: 30 or more hours per week
• 2: Less than 30 hours per week
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q08

Could you have worked last week [if you had been recalled/if a suitable job had been offered]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status (LMA2) - Question identifier:LMA2_Q09

What was the main reason you were not available to work last week?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 04: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 05: Going to school
• 06: Vacation
• 07: Already has a job
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q05

Did you want to work at a job last week?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q10

How many hours did you want to work per week?

• 1: 30 or more
• 2: Less than 30
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q15

What was the main reason you did not look for work last week?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for an elder relative
• 04: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 05: Going to school
• 06: Waiting for recall to former job
• 07: Waiting for replies from employers
• 08: Believed no work was available (in area, or suited to skills)
• 09: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q20

Last week, could you have worked if [you had been recalled to work/a suitable job had been offered]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Not in Labour Force (LMNL) - Question identifier:LMNL_Q25

What was the main reason you were not available to work last week?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for an elder relative
• 04: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 05: Going to school
• 06: Vacation
• 07: Already had a job
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q01

How many months in total have you been looking for paid work?

Min = 0; Max = 99

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q05

During the last 4 weeks, about how many hours did you spend on activities related to looking for work?

Min = 0; Max = 240

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q10

Did you look for work outside your community (city, town or village)? (More than 60 km)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q15

Did you look for work outside the province?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Not working (LSUS) - Question identifier:LSUS_Q20

What is the most important thing that you did in the last four weeks to find work or find a new job?

• 01: Employment agency (public or private)
• 02: Contacted employers directly (résumé, visit, call, interview)
• 03: Looked at job ads
• 04: Contacted union
• 05: Internet access or kiosk
• 06: Organization / networking community
• 07: Checked with friends or relatives
• 08: Placed or answered job ads
• 09: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q05

On a scale from 0 to 100, where "0" means that you think there is absolutely no chance and "100" means that you think it is absolutely certain it will happen, what do you think is the percent chance that you will:

Find an acceptable job in the next three months?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q10

Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?

• 01: Per hour
• 02: Per day
• 03: Per week
• 04: Per two weeks
• 05: Per month
• 06: Per year
• 07: Minimum wage
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_N11

(Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?)

Enter amount.

Min = 0; Max = 999999

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q15

Would you move to another location in the province if a suitable job were offered?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q20

Would you move to another province if a suitable job were offered?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q25

Would you accept a job if it involved a different type of work than what you are currently looking for?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q30

Would you accept a job that you felt you were overqualified for?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q35

Would you be willing to retrain to learn new skills or update old ones?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q40

Why are you unable to retrain?

• 1: Cost
• 2: Too old to learn new skills
• 3: Not interested
• 4: No work nearby
• 5: Travel, commute
• 6: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q45

At this time, what would help you most to find a job?

• 01: Skills training (i.e. Computer, language, writing, skilled trades etc.)
• 02: More education (academic)
• 03: Child care assistance
• 04: Work experience
• 05: Job finding clubs
• 06: Resume writing skills
• 07: Moving to another city / region
• 08: Help in starting a business / entrepreneurship training
• 09: Transportation
• 10: Contacts or networking
• 11: Better health / younger / older
• 12: More jobs / work available
• 13: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Unemployed and Discouraged Workers (LSUP) - Question identifier:LSUP_Q50

How many job offers have you had since you became unemployed?

Min = 0; Max = 20

Labour Force Status Vector (LDV1) - Question identifier:LDV1_R20

Now I would like to ask you about your work activity since January 2012.

Labour Force Status Vector (LDV1) - Question identifier:LDV1_Q20

Did you work at a job or business in January 2012?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q05

Did you work at a job or business since [month of last unemployment spell]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q10

What was the first month since [month of last unemployment spell] that you worked?

• 02: February 2012
• 03: March 2012
• 04: April 2012
• 05: May 2012
• 06: June 2012
• 07: July 2012
• 08: August 2012
• 09: September 2012
• 10: October 2012
• 11: November 2012
• 12: December 2012
• 13: January 2013
• 14: February 2013
• 15: March 2013
• 16: April 2013
• 17: May 2013
• 18: June 2013
• 19: July 2013
• 20: August 2013
• 21: September 2013
• 22: October 2013
• 23: November 2013
• 24: December 2013
• 25: January 2014
• 26: February 2014
• 27: March 2014
• 28: April 2014
• 29: May 2014
• 30: June 2014
• 31: July 2014
• 32: August 2014
• 33: September 2014
• 34: October 2014
• 35: November 2014
• 36: December 2014
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q15

Have you worked every month since [month of last employment spell]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q20

What was the first month since [month of last employment spell] that you did not work?

• 02: February 2012
• 03: March 2012
• 04: April 2012
• 05: May 2012
• 06: June 2012
• 07: July 2012
• 08: August 2012
• 09: September 2012
• 10: October 2012
• 11: November 2012
• 12: December 2012
• 13: January 2013
• 14: February 2013
• 15: March 2013
• 16: April 2013
• 17: May 2013
• 18: June 2013
• 19: July 2013
• 20: August 2013
• 21: September 2013
• 22: October 2013
• 23: November 2013
• 24: December 2013
• 25: January 2014
• 26: February 2014
• 27: March 2014
• 28: April 2014
• 29: May 2014
• 30: June 2014
• 31: July 2014
• 32: August 2014
• 33: September 2014
• 34: October 2014
• 35: November 2014
• 36: December 2014
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q30

Did you have a job that you were absent from in [month of unemployment spell]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q31

Did you have a job that you were absent from between [months of unemployment spell]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q35

What was the main reason you were absent from work during that period?

• 01: Own illness or disability
• 02: Caring for own children
• 03: Caring for elder relative (60 years of age or older)
• 04: Maternity or parental leave
• 05: Other personal or family responsibilities
• 06: Vacation
• 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., shift work) (Employees only)
• 12: Self-employed, no work available (Self-employed only)
• 13: Seasonal business (Excluding employees)
• 14: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q40

Did you look for work in [month of unemployment spell]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q41

Did you look for work at any time between [months of unemployment spell]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q45

During which months did you look for work?

• 01: January 2012
• 02: February 2012
• 03: March 2012
• 04: April 2012
• 05: May 2012
• 06: June 2012
• 07: July 2012
• 08: August 2012
• 09: September 2012
• 10: October 2012
• 11: November 2012
• 12: December 2012
• 13: January 2013
• 14: February 2013
• 15: March 2013
• 16: April 2013
• 17: May 2013
• 18: June 2013
• 19: July 2013
• 20: August 2013
• 21: September 2013
• 22: October 2013
• 23: November 2013
• 24: December 2013
• 25: January 2014
• 26: February 2014
• 27: March 2014
• 28: April 2014
• 29: May 2014
• 30: June 2014
• 31: July 2014
• 32: August 2014
• 33: September 2014
• 34: October 2014
• 35: November 2014
• 36: December 2014
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q50

What were your usual number of hours worked per week at all jobs in [month of employment spell]?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q51

What were your usual number of hours worked per week at all jobs between [months of employment spell]?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Labour Force Status Vector Sub-Block (LDV2) - Question identifier:LDV2_Q53

Did you usually work more or less than 30 hours per week?

• 1: 30 hours or more
• 2: Less than 30 hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q05

Last time we interviewed you (that is, in [month/year of last interview]), you were working for [employer name from last interview]. Is that correct?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q10

Are you still working for this [business/employer]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q15

Is this still your main job? By main job, I mean the job or business at which you worked the most hours last week.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q20

When did you stop working for this [business/employer]?

Min = 2011; Max = 2014

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_N21

(When did you stop working for this [business/employer]?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q25

Could you tell me the main reason you stopped working at this job?

• 01: I was dismissed
• 02: I was laid-off
• 03: It was a temporary job that came to an end
• 04: I resigned
• 05: I gave up work for health reasons
• 06: I took early retirement
• 07: I retired (at, or after, age 60)
• 08: I gave up work because of family responsibilities or child care
• 09: I gave up work in order to study
• 10: I left for some other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Last Interview's Job - Update (LMLU) - Question identifier:LMLU_Q30

Did you work at a job or business since [month/year job ceased]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Main Job Introduction (LMMI) - Question identifier:LMMI_Q01

In the last week, did you have one job or one business or was there more than one?

• 1: One job or business
• 2: More than one job or business
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Main Job Introduction (LMMI) - Question identifier:LMMI_R10

The next questions are about the job or business where you worked the most hours last week. If you had two jobs or businesses, where you worked the same amount of time, choose the job or business where you earned the most. We will refer to this as "your current job" or "your current business".

Main Job Introduction (LMMI) - Question identifier:LMMI_R15

The next questions are about the job or business where you worked during the last week. We will refer to this as "your current job" or "your current business".

Last Job - Introduction (LMLI) - Question identifier:LMLI_R05

The next questions are about the last job or business you had. This is the job or business you had before you last stopped working.

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q10

Were you an employee or self-employed?

• 1: Employee
• 2: Self-employed
• 3: Working in a family business without pay
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q11

Did you have an incorporated business?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q15

What was the name of your business?

Long Answer Length = 50

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q20

For whom did you work?

Long Answer Length = 50

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q25

What kind of business, industry or service was this?

Long Answer Length = 50

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q30

What was your work or occupation?

Long Answer Length = 50

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q35

In this work, what were your main activities?

Long Answer Length = 50

Characteristics of Work - General (LMCW) - Question identifier:LMCW_Q40

[Excluding overtime, on average, how many paid hours do you usually work per week?/On average, how many hours do you usually work per week?/Excluding overtime, on average, how many paid hours did you usually work per week?/On average, how many hours did you usually work per week?]

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Overtime and hours without pay per week (LMOT) - Question identifier:LMOT_Q05

How many hours of paid overtime [do/did] you usually work at this job per week?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Overtime and hours without pay per week (LMOT) - Question identifier:LMOT_Q10

How many extra hours without pay [do/did] you usually work at this job per week?

Min = 0.0; Max = 168.0

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q05

In which year did you start working for your [current/last] employer?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q10

And in which 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q15

How many people [work/worked] for your employer at your place of work? Would that be...?

• 1: 1 to 10 people
• 2: 11 to 50 people
• 3: 51 to 250 people
• 4: 251 to 1,000 people
• 5: More than 1,000 people
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q20

Over the last 12 months, has the number of people working at the place where you work...?

• 1: Increased
• 2: Decreased
• 3: Stayed more or less the same
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q25

Is the place where you work part of a larger firm or organisation?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q30

Do you manage or supervise other employees?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q35

How many employees do you supervise or manage directly or indirectly? Would that be...?

• 1: 1 to 5 people
• 2: 6 to 10 people
• 3: 11 to 24 people
• 4: 25 to 99 people
• 5: 100 or more people
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q40

What kind of employment contract [do/did] you have? [Is/Was] that...?

• 01: A permanent contract
• 02: A seasonal job
• 03: A term or contract job
• 04: A casual job
• 05: Other temporary jobs
• 06: An apprenticeship or other training scheme
• 07: No contract
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q45

In your job with your current employer, are you covered by a union contract or collective agreement?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q50

How did you find this job?

• 01: Employment agency (public or private)
• 02: Contacted employers directly (resumé, visit, call, interview)
• 03: Looked at job ads
• 04: Contacted union
• 05: Internet access or kiosk
• 06: Organization / networking community
• 07: Checked with friends or relatives
• 08: Placed or answered job ads
• 09: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Characteristics - Employee (LMEC) - Question identifier:LMEC_Q55

[Compared to two years ago/Since you started working for this employer],...

• 1: has the overall complexity of your job increased?
• 2: have your responsibilities at work increased?
• 3: has the pace of work increased?
• 4: has your pay increased?
• 5: none of the above
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q05

In which year did you start working in your [current/last] business?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q10

And in which month was that?

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

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q15

[Do/Did] you have employees working for you? Please include family members [working/who worked] paid or unpaid in the business.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Characteristics - Self-Employed (LMSC) - Question identifier:LMSC_Q20

How many people [do/did] you employ? Would that be...?

• 1: 1 to 10 people
• 2: 11 to 50 people
• 3: 51 to 250 people
• 4: 251 to 1,000 people
• 5: More than 1,000 people
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Last Job - Not Currently Working (LMLJ) - Question identifier:LMLJ_Q05

Could you tell me the main reason you stopped working at this job?

• 01: I was dismissed
• 02: I was laid-off
• 03: It was a temporary job that came to an end
• 04: I resigned
• 05: I gave up work for health reasons
• 06: I took early retirement
• 07: I retired (at, or after, age 60)
• 08: I gave up work because of family responsibilities or child care
• 09: I gave up work in order to study
• 10: I left for some other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Amount of Job Flexibility (LMJF) - Question identifier:LMJF_R05

The next few questions are about the amount of flexibility you have in deciding how you do your job.

Amount of Job Flexibility (LMJF) - Question identifier:LMJF_Q05

To what extent can you choose or change:

the sequence of your tasks?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: To a high extent
• 5: To a very high extent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Amount of Job Flexibility (LMJF) - Question identifier:LMJF_Q10

(To what extent can you choose or change:)

how you do your work?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: To a high extent
• 5: To a very high extent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Amount of Job Flexibility (LMJF) - Question identifier:LMJF_Q15

(To what extent can you choose or change:)

the speed or rate at which you work?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: To a high extent
• 5: To a very high extent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Amount of Job Flexibility (LMJF) - Question identifier:LMJF_Q20

(To what extent can you choose or change:)

your working hours?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Very little
• 3: To some extent
• 4: To a high extent
• 5: To a very high extent
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Educational Requirements (LMJE) - Question identifier:LMJE_Q05

Again referring to your current job: If applying today, what would be the usual educational qualification required, if any, to qualify for your position?

• 01: No formal education or below grade 6
• 02: Grade 6
• 03: Less than high school diploma
• 04: High school diploma or equivalent
• 05: Trade/vocational certificate
• 06: Apprenticeship certificate
• 07: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 08: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 09: Bachelor's degree
• 10: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 11: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 12: Master's
• 13: Ph.D
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Educational Requirements (LMJE) - Question identifier:LMJE_Q10

Thinking about whether this qualification is necessary for doing your job satisfactorily, which of the following statements would be most true?

• 1: This level is necessary
• 2: A lower level would be sufficient
• 3: A higher level would be needed
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Educational Requirements (LMJE) - Question identifier:LMJE_Q15

Supposing that someone with this level of qualification were applying today, how much related work experience would they need to get this job? Would that be...?

• 1: None
• 2: Less than 1 month
• 3: 1 to 6 months
• 4: 7 to 11 months
• 5: 1 or 2 years
• 6: 3 years or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q01

Thinking about the skills you use on your current job, would you say that your skills have changed over the last two years?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q05

Has your skill level...?

• 1: Decreased (for example, memory is worse so tasks take longer; manual dexterity is not as good as before; I generally find it harder to achieve as much as I did before)
• 2: Increased somewhat (for example, I do things a little more quickly; I can do things at a little higher level than I could before; I can do new things)
• 3: Increased a lot (for example, I am much better at my job; I have learned a lot more; I can do many more things, or some new things at a high level)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q10

How did your skill level increase?

• 01: Workshops, tutorials and seminars [made available by your employer]
• 02: Computer assisted, correspondence or online training [made available by your employer]
• 03: Self study
• 04: Practice
• 05: Being shown how to perform a task
• 06: Being assigned to work with someone for instruction or guidance
• 07: Reading manuals, training notes or other materials
• 08: Acquiring knowledge or skills relevant to a job through discussions or meetings.
• 09: Other training you received outside of your employer
• 10: Formal education
• 11: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Self-assessment of skills increase (LMSI) - Question identifier:LMSI_Q15

Which of those activities increased your skill level the most?

• 01: Workshops, tutorials and seminars [made available by your employer]
• 02: Computer assisted, correspondence or online training [made available by your employer]
• 03: Self study
• 04: Practice
• 05: Being shown how to perform a task
• 06: Being assigned to work with someone for instruction or guidance
• 07: Reading manuals, training notes or other materials
• 08: Acquiring knowledge or skills relevant to a job through discussions or meetings.
• 09: Other training you received outside of your employer
• 10: Formal education
• 11: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q05

Over the last two years, have you taken any workshops, tutorials or seminars made available by your employer?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q10

Were you offered any?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q15

Over the last two years, have you taken any computer assisted, correspondence or online training made available by your employer?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q20

Were you offered any?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q25

Among the workshops, tutorials or seminars you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q30

Among the computer assisted, correspondence or online training you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q35

Among the training you took, was the most important one a university or college degree course?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q40

Did you take this training during or outside work hours or both?

• 1: During working hours
• 2: Outside working hours
• 3: During and outside working hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q45

What were your objectives in taking this training? Was it to...?

• 01: Increase your income
• 02: Avoid losing your job
• 03: Meet requirements
• 04: Start your own business
• 05: Perform better at your job or increase your knowledge
• 06: Prepare for your first career or find a job
• 07: Change careers or get a promotion
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q50

How long was the training? (Include only the time actually spent in training sessions.)

• 1: Days
• 2: Hours
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_N51

(How long was the training? (Include only the time actually spent in training sessions.))

Enter the total number of days.

Min = 000.1; Max = 730

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_N52

(How long was the training? (Include only the time actually spent in training sessions.))

Enter the total number of hours.

Min = 000.1; Max = 999.9

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q55

Was this training focused on procedures, products, software or equipment unique to your employer?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Structured Job-Related Training (LMTR) - Question identifier:LMTR_Q60

How useful do you think this training would be if you were to work for another employer in the same industry?

• 1: Very useful
• 2: Fairly useful
• 3: Of little use
• 4: No use
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q05

What is the easiest way for you to report your usual gross wage or salary for your current job? Would it be...?

• 01: Per hour
• 02: Per day
• 03: Per week
• 04: Per two weeks
• 05: Per month
• 06: Per year
• 07: Piece rate
• 08: I get no salary or wage at all
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q10

Could you please specify how many hours on average it takes to produce one piece?

Min = 0; Max = 9999.99

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q15

What is your usual gross pay [per hour/per day/per week/per two weeks/per month/per year/per piece]? Please give as good an approximation as you can. By gross, we mean before deductions for tax, social assistance contributions, and the like. Please include any regular overtime pay, regular bonuses, tips and commissions. Don't include annual bonuses such as a 13th month or holiday pay.

Min = 0; Max = 999999.99

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q25

Would you be prepared to answer this question if we ask it in broad categories?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q30

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per hour is?

• 1: Less than $9
• 2: $9 to less than $14
• 3: $14 to less than $17
• 4: $17 to less than $25
• 5: $25 to less than $35
• 6: $35 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q31

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per day is?

• 1: Less than $70
• 2: $70 to less than $110
• 3: $110 to less than $135
• 4: $135 to less than $200
• 5: $200 to less than $275
• 6: $275 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q32

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per week is?

• 1: Less than $200
• 2: $200 to less than $400
• 3: $400 to less than $700
• 4: $700 to less than $1,000
• 5: $1,000 to less than $1,350
• 6: $1,350 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q33

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per two weeks is?

• 1: Less than $400
• 2: $400 to less than $800
• 3: $800 to less than $1,400
• 4: $1,400 to less than $2,000
• 5: $2,000 to less than $2,700
• 6: $2,700 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q34

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per month is?

• 1: Less than $900
• 2: $900 to less than $1,700
• 3: $1,700 to less than $2,900
• 4: $2,900 to less than $4,300
• 5: $4,300 to less than $5,800
• 6: $5,800 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q35

How much would you estimate your usual gross pay per year is?

• 1: Less than $25,000
• 2: $25,000 to less than $50,000
• 3: $50,000 to less than $75,000
• 4: $75,000 to less than $100,000
• 5: $100,000 to less than $125,000
• 6: $125,000 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q40

In addition to your usual pay, do you receive any other payments related to this job, such as annual bonuses, for example a 13th month or holiday pay?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q45

In total, how much were these additional payments last year? Please think in terms of gross payments.

Min = 2; Max = 1000000

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q50

Would you be prepared to answer this question if we ask it in broad categories?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employee Pay (LMEP) - Question identifier:LMEP_Q55

How much would you estimate these additional payments were last year? Please think in terms of gross payments. Were they...?

• 1: Less than $900
• 2: $900 to less than $3,000
• 3: $3,000 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q05

What were your total earnings last month from your current business after deducting all business expenses, but before deducting income taxes, social assistance contributions, and the like?

Min = 0; Max = 25000000

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q10

What were your total earnings last year from your current business after deducting all business expenses, but before deducting income taxes, social assistance contributions, and the like?

Min = 0; Max = 25000000

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q15

Would you be prepared to answer this question if we ask it in broad categories?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q20

How much would you estimate your earnings last month were?

• 1: Less than $900
• 2: $900 to less than $1,700
• 3: $1,700 to less than $2,900
• 4: $2,900 to less than $4,300
• 5: $4,300 to less than $5,800
• 6: $5,800 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self Employed Pay (LMSP) - Question identifier:LMSP_Q25

How much would you estimate your earnings last year were?

• 1: Less than $3,000
• 2: $3,000 to less than $10,000
• 3: $10,000 to less than $25,000
• 4: $25,000 to less than $50,000
• 5: $50,000 to less than $75,000
• 6: $75,000 or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Extra Pay in the Last 12 Months (LMEE) - Question identifier:LMEE_Q10

Did you receive any tips, commissions or piecework payments in the past twelve months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Extra Pay in the Last 12 Months (LMEE) - Question identifier:LMEE_Q15

Did you receive any productivity-related bonuses, profit-sharing or profit-related bonuses in the past twelve months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q05

In this job, do you participate in:
a group RRSP?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q10

(In this job, do you participate in:)
a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q15

(In this job, do you participate in:)
an employer or union sponsored pension plan, other than the Canada or Québec Pension Plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_Q20

For how many years and months have you been a member of that employer or union sponsored pension plan?

Include all time in this plan, even if with a previous employer, any time that was bought back.

Exclude periods not covered by the plan (e.g. maternity leave not bought back, temporary layoff, etc.).

Min = 0; Max = 70

Employer or Union Sponsored Pension Plan (LMPP) - Question identifier:LMPP_N21

(For how many years and months have you been a member of that employer or union sponsored pension plan?

Include all time in this plan, even if with a previous employer, any time that was bought back.

Exclude periods not covered by the plan (e.g. maternity leave not bought back, temporary layoff, etc.).)

Enter number of months. If necessary, ask: (And how many months?)

Min = 0; Max = 12

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_R05

The next questions are about the skills that you [use/used] at work.

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q05

How important [is/was] reading comprehension to the performance of your [current job/former job]?

• 1: Not important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Important
• 4: Very important
• 5: Extremely important
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q10

What level of reading comprehension [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/former job]? Please select a number from 1 to 7.

• 1: 1
• 2: 2 Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form.
• 3: 3
• 4: 4 Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies.
• 5: 5
• 6: 6 Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures.
• 7: 7
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q15

How important [is/was] writing to the performance of your [current job/former job]?

• 1: Not important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Important
• 4: Very important
• 5: Extremely important
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q20

What level of writing [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/former job]? Please select a number from 1 to 7.

• 1: 1
• 2: 2 Take a telephone message.
• 3: 3
• 4: 4 Write a memo to staff outlining new directives.
• 5: 5
• 6: 6 Write a novel for publication.
• 7: 7
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q25

How important [is/was] communicating with supervisors, peers and/or subordinates to the performance of your [current job/former job]?

• 1: Not important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Important
• 4: Very important
• 5: Extremely important
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q30

What level of communicating with supervisors, peers, or subordinates [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/former job]? Please select a number from 1 to 7.

• 1: 1
• 2: 2 Write brief notes to others
• 3: 3
• 4: 4 Report the results of a sales meeting to a supervisor.
• 5: 5
• 6: 6 Create videotaped presentation of a company's internal policies
• 7: 7
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q35

How important [is/was] mathematics to the performance of your [current job/former job]?

• 1: Not important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Important
• 4: Very important
• 5: Extremely important
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q40

What level of mathematics [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/former job]? Please select a number from 1 to 7.

• 1: 1
• 2: 2 Count the amount of change to be given to a customer
• 3: 3
• 4: 4 Calculate the square footage of a new home under construction
• 5: 5
• 6: 6 Develop a mathematical model to simulate and resolve an engineering problem
• 7: 7
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q45

How important [is/was] manual dexterity to the performance of your [current job/former job]?

• 1: Not important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Important
• 4: Very important
• 5: Extremely important
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q50

What level of manual dexterity [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/former job]? Please select a number from 1 to 7.

• 1: 1 Screw a light bulb into a light socket
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4 Pack oranges in crates as quickly as possible
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Perform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q55

How important [is/was] physical strength to the performance of your [current job/former job]?

• 1: Not important
• 2: Somewhat important
• 3: Important
• 4: Very important
• 5: Extremely important
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

General Skills used at Work (SKSW) - Question identifier:SKSW_Q60

What level of physical strength [is/was] needed to perform your [current job/former job]? Please select a number from 1 to 7.

• 1: 1 Push an empty shopping cart
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4 Pull a 40-pound (18 kg) bag of fertilizer across the lawn
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Lift 75-pound (35 kg) bags of cement onto a truck
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q05

At any time in the last 4 weeks have you looked for a new job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q10

How long have you been looking for a new job?

• 1: Less than one month
• 2: 1 to 6 months
• 3: 7 to 12 months
• 4: 1 to 2 years
• 5: 2+ years
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q15

Why have you been looking for a new job?

• 01: Want more work hours
• 02: Want fewer work hours
• 03: Want job that better corresponds with qualifications/training
• 04: Want better paying job
• 05: Want job closer to home
• 06: Want better working conditions
• 07: Want job in another region
• 08: Worried about losing current job
• 09: Want benefits (health, dental, pension, etc.)
• 10: Want to work in language of choice
• 11: Want a more culturally diverse workplace
• 12: End of job/contract
• 13: Dissatisfied with current job
• 14: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q20

During the last 4 weeks, about how many hours did you spend on activities related to looking for a new job?

Min = 0; Max = 240

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q25

Did you look for a new job outside your community (city, town or village)? (More than 60 km)

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q30

Did you look for a new job outside your province?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q35

What is the most important thing that you did in the last four weeks to find a new job?

• 01: Employment agency (public or private)
• 02: Contacted employers directly (résumé, visit, call, interview)
• 03: Looked at job ads
• 04: Contacted union
• 05: Internet access or kiosk
• 06: Organization / networking community
• 07: Checked with friends or relatives
• 08: Placed or answered job ads
• 09: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_Q40

Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?

• 01: Per hour
• 02: Per day
• 03: Per week
• 04: Per two weeks
• 05: Per month
• 06: Per year
• 07: Minimum wage
• 08: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Job Search - Employed (LSES) - Question identifier:LSES_N41

(Imagine that you found a job like the one you're looking for at this time. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that you would be prepared to accept?)

Enter amount.

Min = 0; Max = 999999

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_R05

I would like you to think about your employment prospects over the next 12 months.

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_Q05

On a scale from 0 to 100, where "0" means that you think there is absolutely no chance and "100" means that you think it is absolutely certain it will happen, what do you think is the percent chance that you will...

leave your job voluntarily in the next year (that is, quit or retire)?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_Q10

What do you think is the percent chance that you will...

lose your job during the next year (that is, get laid off or fired or not have your contract renewed)?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_R15

Suppose you were to lose your job this week.

Job Prospects - Employed (LSEP) - Question identifier:LSEP_Q15

On the same 0 to 100 scale, what do you think is the percent chance that you will...

find and accept a job comparable to your current job, in terms of wages and benefits, within the next three months?

Min = 0; Max = 100

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q01

At this time, do you consider yourself to be...?

• 1: Completely retired
• 2: Partly retired
• 3: Not retired
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q05

Have you ever retired from a job?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q10

After retirement, some people return to work and later retire again. Have you retired more than one time?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q20

In what year did you [last] retire?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Classification of Retirement (RECR) - Question identifier:RECR_Q25

And in which 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q05

At what age do you plan to [completely] retire?

Min = 45; Max = 131

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q10

Are you financially preparing for your retirement either on your own or through an employer pension plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q15

Are there any particular reasons why you are not planning for your retirement?

• 01: Don't have a job, haven't worked long enough
• 02: Can't afford to, don't earn enough, income too low
• 03: Too many debts, bills, financial commitments
• 04: Am relying on government pension (CPP/QPP/OAS/GIS)
• 05: Am relying on partner's pension (including ex-partner)
• 06: Am relying on a future inheritance
• 07: Am relying on financial support from family
• 08: Don't think about it, haven't got around to it
• 09: Don't think I'll live that long
• 10: Waiting to get a job with a pension plan
• 11: I'm young, lots of time
• 12: Other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q20

What do you think will be your primary source of income in retirement?

• 01: Canada Pension Plan / Quebec Pension Plan
• 02: Old Age Security (OAS)
• 03: Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• 04: Occupational or workplace pension plan benefits
• 05: Medical or disability pension
• 06: Personal retirement savings plan benefits (RRSP, RSP)
• 07: Retirement Income Funds (including RRIF, LRIF, and Life Income Funds)
• 08: Use an inheritance
• 09: Rely on financial support from my family
• 10: Draw an income from your own (or your partner's) business
• 11: Earnings from employment in retirement
• 12: Other source
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Planned Retirement Age (REPA) - Question identifier:REPA_Q25

Taking all of the various sources of retirement income into account for your household (including government sources as well as personal and occupational pensions and provisions), how adequate do you think your household income in retirement will be to maintain your standard of living? Will it be...?

• 1: More than adequate
• 2: Adequate
• 3: Barely adequate
• 4: Inadequate
• 5: Very inadequate
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Factors Affecting the Timing of Retirement (REFT) - Question identifier:REFT_Q05

Which of the following factors affected the timing of your retirement?

• 01: Layoff, plant or business closure, downsizing
• 02: Personal health or disability issues
• 03: Health or disability issues of partner or spouse
• 04: Financial readiness
• 05: Lack of job satisfaction
• 06: Mandatory retirement policy
• 07: Qualified for pension
• 08: Employer offered special incentives to retirement
• 09: Wished to pursue hobbies or other activities of personal interest
• 10: An agreement with spouse or partner
• 11: Other factor
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Factors Affecting the Timing of Retirement (REFT) - Question identifier:REFT_Q10

Which of those factors played the most important role?

• 01: Layoff, plant or business closure, downsizing
• 02: Personal health or disability issues
• 03: Health or disability issues of partner or spouse
• 04: Financial readiness
• 05: Lack of job satisfaction
• 06: Mandatory retirement policy
• 07: Qualified for pension
• 08: Employer offered special incentives to retirement
• 09: Wished to pursue hobbies or other activities of personal interest
• 10: An agreement with spouse or partner
• 11: Other factor
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Factors Affecting the Timing of Retirement (REFT) - Question identifier:REFT_Q15

Would you say your retirement was voluntary; that is, you retired when you wanted to?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Factors Affecting Work After Retirement (REFW) - Question identifier:REFW_Q05

Did you work following your retirement?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Factors Affecting Work After Retirement (REFW) - Question identifier:REFW_Q10

Did you search for work following your retirement?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Factors Affecting Work After Retirement (REFW) - Question identifier:REFW_Q15

Which of the following factors contributed to your decision to continue [working/searching for work] after your retirement?

• 01: Financial consideration
• 02: Caregiving duties were no longer required
• 03: Improvement in your health
• 04: Liked working/being active
• 05: Interesting work opportunity
• 06: Preferred gradual retirement
• 07: Wanted to make a contribution
• 08: Wanted a challenge
• 09: Did not like retirement or not ready to retire
• 10: Other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Factors Affecting Work After Retirement (REFW) - Question identifier:REFW_Q20

Which of those factors played the most important role?

• 01: Financial consideration
• 02: Caregiving duties were no longer required
• 03: Improvement in your health
• 04: Liked working/being active
• 05: Interesting work opportunity
• 06: Preferred gradual retirement
• 07: Wanted to make a contribution
• 08: Wanted a challenge
• 09: Did not like retirement or not ready to retire
• 10: Other reason
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Evaluation of Retirement Standard of Living (RESL) - Question identifier:RESL_Q05

Compared to your expectations before you retired, how would you describe your financial standard of living in retirement?

• 1: Much better than expected
• 2: Better than expected
• 3: As expected
• 4: Not as good as expected
• 5: Much worse than expected
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Evaluation of Retirement Standard of Living (RESL) - Question identifier:RESL_Q10

Is your retirement income sufficient to comfortably cover your living expenses?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q05

Are you currently receiving benefits from an employer pension plan? (This does not include benefits of any kind from the Canada or Québec Pension Plan).

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q10

Are you receiving benefits from more than one employer pension plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_R15

The following questions are about the largest pension you are receiving.

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q15

Is this pension benefit from a previous employer or is it a spouse's or survivor benefit?

• 1: Previous employer
• 2: Spouse's or survivor
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q20

What is the total monthly amount of this pension benefit?

Min = 0; Max = 99995

Pension-In-Pay (FIPP) - Question identifier:FIPP_Q25

Is that gross or net?

• 1: Gross
• 2: Net
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q05

Have you ever participated in an employer-sponsored pension plan? Do not consider the Canada or Québec Pension Plan, a group RRSP, or a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q10

Other than a pension plan you may have already mentioned, in the past did you belong to any other employer pension plans? Do not consider the Canada or Québec Pension Plan, a group RRSP, or a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q15

To how many such employer pension plans did you previously belong?

Min = 1; Max = 10

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_R20

The next questions refer to the plan to which you belonged the longest.

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q20

Are you currently receiving benefits from this plan?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Deferred Pension Plans (FIDP) - Question identifier:FIDP_Q25

When you left this plan, what happened to the funds that had accumulated in it? Were they...?

• 1: Left in the plan
• 2: Transferred to a new employer pension plan
• 3: Transferred to an RRSP (including LIRA)
• 4: Returned in a lump sum
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_R05

The following questions ask about your family when you were growing up.

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q05

When you were born, were you living with either both of your birth parents or both of your adoptive parents in the same household?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q10

Were you living in a shared living arrangement between your birth parents or adoptive parents at birth?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q15

With whom were you living at birth?

• 1: Birth or adoptive mother and her partner/spouse
• 2: Birth or adoptive father and his partner/spouse
• 3: Birth or adoptive mother only / no partner/spouse
• 4: Birth or adoptive father only / no partner/spouse
• 5: Another family member(s) or relative(s) (such as grand-parents, uncle/aunt, etc.)
• 6: Crown ward / Ward of the state / foster home
• 7: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q20

Why were you not living with both of your parents? Was it because...?

• 1: Your parents never lived together
• 2: Your parents separated or divorced before your birth
• 3: One or both parents died before your birth
• 4: You did not know who your parents were at that time
• 5: Of any other reason
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q25

What kind of relationship did your parents have? Were they...?

• 1: Married
• 2: Living together in a common-law relationship
• 3: Neither
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q30

Were you living with both your parents in the same household around the time you were 15 years old?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q35

At 15 years old, with whom were you living?

• 01: Both birth or adoptive parents
• 02: Both birth or adoptive parents in a shared living arrangement
• 03: Birth or adoptive mother and her partner/spouse
• 04: Birth or adoptive father and his partner/spouse
• 05: Birth or adoptive mother only / no partner/spouse
• 06: Birth or adoptive father only / no partner/spouse
• 07: Another family member(s) or relative(s) (such as grandparents, uncle/aunt, etc.)
• 08: Crown ward / Ward of the state / foster home
• 09: Lived at an institution (e.g., boarding school, youth detention centre, group home)
• 10: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q40

Why were you not living with both your parents at 15 years old? Was it because...?

• 1: Your parents separated or divorced
• 2: One or both parents died
• 3: Of any other reason
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q45

In what year did this occur?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Family Origins (FOLA) - Question identifier:FOLA_Q50

In what year did this occur?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_R05

The next questions are about marriages and common-law partnerships.

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q05

What is your current legal marital status? Are you :

• 1: Never legally married (single)
• 2: Legally married (and not separated)
• 3: Separated but still legally married
• 4: Divorced
• 5: Widowed
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q10

Have you ever lived with a common-law partner, even if it was for less than 1 year?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q15

In what month and year did you separate (from the spouse you are still married to)?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_N16

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q18

How old were you when you separated from your current spouse?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_N19

Does this respondent have a spouse in this household who already answered questions about the current marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q20

In what month and year were you married?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_N21

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q23

How old were you when you were married?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q25

Did you and your spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q30

In what month and year did you and that spouse begin to live together?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_N31

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q33

How old were you when you and that spouse began to live together?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q35

In what month and year did you and your current spouse begin to live together?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_N36

Enter month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q38

How old were you when you and your current spouse began to live together?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Current marriage (FHM0) - Question identifier:FHM0_Q40

Is this your first marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q05

In what month and year was your first marriage?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_N06

(In what month and year was your first marriage?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q08

How old were you at your first marriage?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q10

Did you and your first spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q15

In what month and year did you and your first spouse begin to live together?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_N16

(In what month and year did you and your first spouse begin to live together?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q18

How old were you when you and your first spouse began to live together?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q20

Did your first marriage end in...?

• 1: Separation and then divorce or annulment
• 2: Separation and then death of spouse
• 3: Death of spouse
• 4: Divorce or annulment without separation
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q25

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_N26

(In what month and year did the last separation happen?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q28

How old were you when the last separation happened?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q30

In what month and year was the divorce or annulment final?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_N31

(In what month and year was the divorce or annulment final?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q33

How old were you when the divorce or annulment was final?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q35

In what month and year did your first spouse pass away?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_N36

(In what month and year did your first spouse pass away?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q38

How old were you when your first spouse passed away?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q40

Is your current marriage your second?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

First marriage (FHM1) - Question identifier:FHM1_Q45

Have you been legally married a second time?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q05

In what month and year was your second marriage?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_N06

(In what month and year was your second marriage?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q08

How old were you at your second marriage?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q10

Did you and your second spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q15

In what month and year did you and your second spouse begin to live together?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_N16

(In what month and year did you and your second spouse begin to live together?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q18

How old were you when you and your second spouse began to live together?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q20

Did your second marriage end in...?

• 1: Separation and then divorce or annulment
• 2: Separation and then death of spouse
• 3: Death of spouse
• 4: Divorce or annulment without separation
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q25

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_N26

(In what month and year did the last separation happen?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q28

How old were you when the last separation happened?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q30

In what month and year was the divorce or annulment final?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_N31

(In what month and year was the divorce or annulment final?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q33

How old were you when the divorce or annulment was final?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q35

In what month and year did your second spouse pass away?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_N36

(In what month and year did your second spouse pass away?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q38

How old were you when your second spouse passed away?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q40

Is your current marriage your third?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Second marriage (FHM2) - Question identifier:FHM2_Q45

Have you been legally married a third time?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q05

In what month and year was your third marriage?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_N06

(In what month and year was your third marriage?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q08

How old were you at your third marriage?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q10

Did you and your third spouse live in a common-law relationship before entering into this marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q15

In what month and year did you and your third spouse begin to live together?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_N16

(In what month and year did you and your third spouse begin to live together?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q18

How old were you when you and your third spouse began to live together?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q20

Did your third marriage end in...?

• 1: Separation and then divorce or annulment
• 2: Separation and then death of spouse
• 3: Death of spouse
• 4: Divorce or annulment without separation
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q25

In what month and year did the last separation happen?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_N26

(In what month and year did the last separation happen?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q28

How old were you when the last separation happened?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q30

In what month and year was the divorce or annulment final?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_N31

(In what month and year was the divorce or annulment final?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q33

How old were you when the divorce or annulment was final?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q35

In what month and year did your third spouse pass away?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_N36

(In what month and year did your third spouse pass away?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q38

How old were you when your third spouse passed away?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third marriage (FHM3) - Question identifier:FHM3_Q40

In total, how many times have you been legally married?

Min = 3; Max = 20

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_Q05

Are you now living with a common-law partner?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_N06

Does this respondent have a common-law partner in this household who already answered questions about the current common-law relationship?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_Q10

Have you ever been a partner in a common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_Q15

In what month and year did you and your current partner begin to live together?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_N16

(In what month and year did you and your current partner begin to live together?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_Q18

How old were you when you and your current partner began living together?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Current common-law union (FHC0) - Question identifier:FHC0_Q20

Have you had a previous common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_Q05

In what month and year did you begin your first common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_N06

(In what month and year did you begin your first common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_Q08

How old were you when you began your first common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_Q10

Did this union end by separation or by the death of your partner?

• 1: Separation
• 2: Death of partner
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_Q15

In what month and year did this occur?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_N16

(In what month and year did this occur?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_Q18

How old were you when this occurred?

Min = 10; Max = 130

First common-law union (FHC1) - Question identifier:FHC1_Q20

Have you been a partner in any other common-law relationships that were not followed by marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_Q05

In what month and year did you begin your second common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_N06

(In what month and year did you begin your second common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_Q08

How old were you when you began your second common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_Q10

Did this union end by separation or by the death of your partner?

• 1: Separation
• 2: Death of partner
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_Q15

In what month and year did this occur?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_N16

(In what month and year did this occur?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_Q18

How old were you when this occurred?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Second common-law union (FHC2) - Question identifier:FHC2_Q20

Have you been a partner in any other common-law relationships that were not followed by marriage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_Q05

In what month and year did you begin your third common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_N06

(In what month and year did you begin your third common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_Q08

How old were you when you began your third common-law relationship that was not followed by marriage?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_Q10

Did this union end by separation or by the death of your partner?

• 1: Separation
• 2: Death of partner
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_Q15

In what month and year did this occur?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_N16

(In what month and year did this occur?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_Q18

How old were you when this occurred?

Min = 10; Max = 130

Third common-law union (FHC3) - Question identifier:FHC3_Q20

In total, how many times have you been a partner in common-law relationships that were not followed by marriage?

Min = 1; Max = 20

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_R05

The next few questions are about changes in your family situation since January [2012].

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q05

Since January [2012], did you [father/give birth to] a child, adopt a child, or begin to raise a step child?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q10

Did you [father/give birth to] a child?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q15

How many children did you [father/give birth to] since January [2012]?

Min = 1; Max = 20

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q20

Since January [2012], did you begin to raise a step-child? By step children we mean children from a former union of your spouse or common-law partner.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q25

How many step-children did you begin to raise?

Min = 1; Max = 20

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q30

Since January [2012], did you adopt a child? Please exclude any step-children mentioned in the previous questions.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_Q35

How many children did you adopt? Please exclude any step-children you may have mentioned in the previous questions.

Min = 1; Max = 20

Update on Parental History (FCUH) - Question identifier:FCUH_R40

The following questions are about [this child/these children].

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q05

What is [your child's/your youngest child's/your next youngest child's] first name?

Long Answer Length = 80

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q06

Is [this child/"child's name"] male or female?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q10

Is [this child/"child's name"] a birth, step- or adopted child?

• 1: Birth child
• 2: Step child
• 3: Adopted child
• 4: Knowledge of child is unknown
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q15

What is the date of birth of [this child/"child's name"]?

Min = 0000; Max = 2014

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N16

(What is the date of birth of [this child/"child's name"]?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N17

(What is the date of birth of [this child/"child's name"]?)

Enter day. If necessary, ask: (On what day?)

Min = 1; Max = 31

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q20

In what year and month did [this child/"child's name"] join your household?

Min = 0000; Max = 2014

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N21

(In what year and month did [this child/"child's name"] join your household?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q25

[At the beginning of the pregnancy/At the beginning of your pregnancy/When you were waiting to adopt [this child/"child's name"], was your main activity working at a paid job or business?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q30

Are you currently on a [paternity or parental/maternity or parental/parental] leave for [this child/"child's name"]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q35

[Did you take a (paternity or parental/maternity or parental/parental) leave for the birth of (this child/"child's name")/When (this child/"child's name") joined your household, did you take a parental leave]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q40

Do you intend to take a [paternity or parental/maternity or parental/parental] leave for [this child/"child's name"]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q45

When do you expect this leave to begin?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N46

(When do you expect this leave to begin?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q50

When did this leave begin?

Min = 0000; Max = 2014

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N51

(When did this leave begin?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q55

[Are you receiving/Did you receive/Do you expect to receive] any compensation from your employer during this leave?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q60

[Are you receiving/Did you receive/Do you expect to receive] any compensation from the government during this leave?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q65

[Do you plan on returning/Did you go back] to work after your leave for the [birth/adoption] of [this child/"child's name"]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_Q70

When [do you plan on returning/did you go back] to work?

Min = 0000; Max = 9995

Parental Trajectory (FCPT) - Question identifier:FCPT_N71

(When [do you plan on returning/did you go back] to work?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Children not living at home (CHNH) - Question identifier:CHNH_Q05

Do you have any children, aged 17 years old or less, who are not currently living with you?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Children not living at home (CHNH) - Question identifier:CHNH_Q10

How many do you have?

Min = 1; Max = 20

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q05

What is [this child's/the youngest child's/the next youngest child's] first name?

Long Answer Length = 80

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q10

Is [this child/"child's name"] male or female?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q15

What is the date of birth of [this child/"child's name"]?

Min = 1996; Max = 2014

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_N20

(What is the date of birth of [this child/"child's name"]?)

Select month. If necessary, ask: (In what 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_N25

(What is the date of birth of [this child/"child's name"]?)

Enter day. If necessary, ask: (On what day?)

Min = 01; Max = 31

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q30

With whom does [this child/"child's name"] usually live?

• 1: With other parent
• 2: With other relatives such as grandparent, sibling, aunt
• 3: With foster or adoptive parents
• 4: Independently (alone or with others)
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Information on children not home (CHIH) - Question identifier:CHIH_Q35

In what year did [this child/"child's name"] last live with you?

Min = 0000; Max = 2014

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_R05

The next questions are about [the child/the children] who [is/are] living with you.

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_Q05

Does [this child/"child's name"] usually live with you all of the time, more than half of the time, half the time, or less than half the time?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: More than half of the time
• 3: Half of the time
• 4: Less than half of the time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_Q10

Is this child in a joint custodial arrangement with another parent who lives elsewhere?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Custody 2 - sub-block (CHCU) - Question identifier:CHCU_Q15

Where does [this child/"child's name"] usually live the rest of the time?

• 1: With other parent
• 2: With other relatives such as grandparent, sibling, aunt
• 3: With foster or adoptive parents
• 4: Independently (alone or with others)
• 5: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q05

Does ["child's name"] currently need or use medicine prescribed by a doctor, other than vitamins?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q10

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q15

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q20

Does ["child's name"] need or use more medical care, mental health or educational services than is usual for most children of the same age?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q25

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q30

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q35

Is ["child's name"] limited or prevented in any way in his ability to do the things most children of the same age can do?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q40

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q45

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q50

Does ["child's name"] need or use special therapy, such as physical, occupational or speech therapy?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q55

Is this because of any medical, behavioral or other health condition?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q60

Is this a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q65

Does ["child's name"] have any kind of emotional, developmental or behavioral problem for which he needs or gets treatment or counselling?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q70

Has this problem lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q75

Has ["child's name"]'s health condition caused financial problems for your family?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q80

Have you or other family members cut down on the hours you work in order to care for ["child's name"]?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child's Health Problems (CHHE) - Question identifier:CHHE_Q85

Have you or other family members stopped working because of ["child's name"]'s health conditions?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care Paid (FICP) - Question identifier:FICP_Q05

In [2013], did you pay for child care, such as day care or babysitting, so that you could work at your paid job(s)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Child Care Paid (FICP) - Question identifier:FICP_Q10

What was the total amount you paid for child care in [2013] so that you could work at your paid job(s)?

Min = 1; Max = 100000

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_R05

The next few questions are about support payments that you may have received from a former spouse or partner or paid to a former spouse or partner.

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q05

In [2013], did you receive any support payments from a former spouse or partner? That is, spousal support (alimony), separation allowance, or child support.

Include only support payments actually received.
Exclude all other gifts or transfers of money.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q10

What was the total amount you received in support payments in [2013]?

Min = 1; Max = 999995

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q15

In [2013], did you pay any support payments to a former spouse or partner?

Include only support payments actually paid.
Exclude all other gifts or transfers of money.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Support Payments (FISP) - Question identifier:FISP_Q20

What was the total amount you paid in support payments in [2013]?

Min = 1; Max = 999995

Caregiving (CGSC) - Question identifier:CGSC_R05

The next questions ask about help or care you may have given to family, friends or neighbours for a long-term illness, disability or aging. This help may include driving them, shopping with or for them, helping with housework, personal care or anything else. Please exclude paid help provided to clients or patients, or help provided on behalf of an organization.

Caregiving (CGSC) - Question identifier:CGSC_Q05

Since January [2012], have you helped or cared for someone who had a long-term health condition or a physical or mental disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Caregiving (CGSC) - Question identifier:CGSC_Q10

Since January [2012], have you helped or cared for someone who had problems related to aging?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Months in which care was given (CGMP) - Question identifier:CGMP_Q05

Since January [2012], in what months did you provide care?

• 00: Provided care in all months
• 01: January 2012
• 02: February 2012
• 03: March 2012
• 04: April 2012
• 05: May 2012
• 06: June 2012
• 07: July 2012
• 08: August 2012
• 09: September 2012
• 10: October 2012
• 11: November 2012
• 12: December 2012
• 13: January 2013
• 14: February 2013
• 15: March 2013
• 16: April 2013
• 17: May 2013
• 18: June 2013
• 19: July 2013
• 20: August 2013
• 21: September 2013
• 22: October 2013
• 23: November 2013
• 24: December 2013
• 25: January 2014
• 26: February 2014
• 27: March 2014
• 28: April 2014
• 29: May 2014
• 30: June 2014
• 31: July 2014
• 32: August 2014
• 33: September 2014
• 34: October 2014
• 35: November 2014
• 36: December 2014
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Number of hours of help provided by respondent (CGHP) - Question identifier:CGHP_Q10

In an average week, how many hours of care or help did you provide?

Min = 0; Max = 168

Number of people helped by the respondent (CGPP) - Question identifier:CGPP_Q10

How many family members, friends or neighbours have you helped?

Min = 1; Max = 60

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_R10

Now some questions about the person to whom, since January [2012], you have dedicated the most time and resources because of a long-term health condition, a physical or mental disability, or problems related to aging.

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q10

What is the first name of this person?

Long Answer Length = 30

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q20

How old is [this person/"person's name"]?

Min = 0; Max = 995

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q30

How old was [this person/"person's name"] at the time of his/her death?

Min = 0; Max = 130

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q35

What [was/is] the relationship of [this person/"person's name"] to you?

• 01: Husband
• 02: Wife
• 03: Partner of respondent
• 04: Ex-husband
• 05: Ex-wife
• 06: Ex-partner of respondent
• 07: Son of respondent
• 08: Daughter of respondent
• 09: Father of respondent
• 10: Mother of respondent
• 11: Brother of respondent
• 12: Sister of respondent
• 13: Grandson of respondent
• 14: Granddaughter of respondent
• 15: Grandfather of respondent
• 16: Grandmother of respondent
• 17: Son-in-law of respondent
• 18: Daughter-in-law of respondent
• 19: Father-in-law of respondent
• 20: Mother-in-law of respondent
• 21: Brother-in-law of respondent
• 22: Sister-in-law of respondent
• 23: Nephew of respondent
• 24: Niece of respondent
• 25: Uncle of respondent
• 26: Aunt of respondent
• 27: Cousin of respondent
• 28: Close friend of respondent
• 29: Neighbour of respondent
• 30: Co-worker of respondent
• 31: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Relationship to the Primary Care Receiver (CGPR) - Question identifier:CGPR_Q40

What [was/is] [this person/"person's name"]'s sex?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Distance to Care Receiver (CGDI) - Question identifier:CGDI_Q05

[How close does [this person/"person's name"] live to you?/At the time you were providing help, how close did [this person/"person's name"] live to you?]

• 1: In the same household
• 2: In the same building
• 3: Less than 10 minutes by car
• 4: 10 minutes to less than 30 minutes by car
• 5: 30 minutes to less than 1 hour by car
• 6: 1 hour to less than 3 hours by car
• 7: 3 hours or more by car
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care Giving Impact on Finances and Work (CGIW) - Question identifier:CGIW_Q05

Did providing this care cause financial problems for you?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care Giving Impact on Finances and Work (CGIW) - Question identifier:CGIW_Q10

Did you cut down on the hours you work in order to provide this care?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Care Giving Impact on Finances and Work (CGIW) - Question identifier:CGIW_Q15

Did you stop working altogether in order to provide this care?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_R05

The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Please tell me only about difficulties or conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q05

Do you have any difficulty seeing or hearing?

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q10

Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers, or doing other physical activities?

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_R15

Again, please answer for difficulties or conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q15

Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q20

Please remember that your answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions? These may include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia, as well as other conditions.

• 1: No
• 2: Sometimes
• 3: Often
• 4: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q25

Do you have any other health problem or condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q30

How often does this health problem or condition limit your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q35

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q40

[With your glasses or contact lenses, which/Which] of the following best describes your ability to see? You...

• 1: Have no difficulty seeing
• 2: Have some difficulty (seeing)
• 3: Have a lot of difficulty (seeing)
• 4: Are blind or legally blind
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q41

How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q45

Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q50

[With your hearing aid or cochlear implant, which/Which] of the following best describes your ability to hear? You...

• 1: Have no difficulty hearing
• 2: Have some difficulty (hearing)
• 3: Have a lot of difficulty (hearing)
• 4: Cannot hear at all
• 5: Are deaf
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q55

How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_R65

The next questions are about your ability to move around, even when using an aid such as a cane. Again, please answer for any difficulties or conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q65

How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q70

How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q75

How often [does this difficulty walking limit/does this difficulty using stairs limit/do these difficulties limit] your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_R80

The next questions deal with flexibility and dexterity. (Again, answer for difficulties or conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for 6 months or more.)

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q80

How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q85

How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example above your head?

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q90

How often [does this difficulty bending and picking up an object limit/does this difficulty reaching limit/do these difficulties limit] your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q95

How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?

• 1: No difficulty
• 2: Some difficulty
• 3: A lot of difficulty
• 4: You cannot do at all
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q100

How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_R105

The next questions are about pain due to a condition that has lasted or is expected to last for 6 months or more.

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q105

Do you have pain that is always present?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q110

Do you have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q115

How often does this pain limit your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q120

When you are experiencing this pain, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

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

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q125

Do you think you have a condition that makes it difficult in general for you to learn? This may include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention problems as well as other conditions.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q130

Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q135

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q140

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

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

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q145

Has a doctor, psychologist or other health care professional ever said that you had a developmental disability or disorder? These may include Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, mental impairment due to lack of oxygen at birth, etc.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q150

How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q155

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this condition?

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

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_R160

Again, please answer for any conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q160

Do you have an emotional, psychological or mental health condition? These may include anxiety disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia as well as other conditions.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q165

[You mentioned earlier that you have an emotional, psychological or mental health condition. How/How] often are your daily activities limited by this condition?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q170

When you are experiencing this condition, how much difficulty do you have with your daily activities?

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

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q175

Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion? Exclude occasional forgetfulness such as not remembering where you put your keys.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q180

How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q185

How much difficulty do you have with your daily activities because of this problem?

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

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q190

Do you have any other health problem or condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Disability (DSDS) - Question identifier:DSDS_Q195

How often does this health problem or condition limit your daily activities?

• 1: Never
• 2: Rarely
• 3: Sometimes
• 4: Often
• 5: Always
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Main Cause (DSMC) - Question identifier:DSMC_R05

You reported earlier that you have a condition or health problem that limits your daily activities.

Main Cause (DSMC) - Question identifier:DSMC_Q10

At what age did you first start having any difficulty or activity limitation?

Min = 0; Max = 130

Main Cause (DSMC) - Question identifier:DSMC_R15

We've been discussing various limitations that people may face. Now, I'd like to ask you about the main condition that may contribute to the difficulties that you have mentioned.

Main Cause (DSMC) - Question identifier:DSMC_Q15

What is the main medical condition which causes you the most difficulty or limits your activities?

Long Answer Length = 50

Main Cause (DSMC) - Question identifier:DSMC_Q20

Which of the following best describes the cause of [this condition, [name of condition]/the second condition you mentioned, [name of second condition]?

• 1: Existed at birth
• 2: Disease or illness
• 3: Non-work related accident or injury
• 4: Work-related cause (e.g. accident, injury, exposure to toxins, high levels of stress)
• 5: Ageing
• 6: Undetermined cause
• 7: Another cause
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Health Module Introduction (HEIN) - Question identifier:HEIN_R05

The next few questions are about your health.

Self-Reported Health (HERH) - Question identifier:HERH_Q05

In general, would you say your health is excellent, very good, good, fair, or poor?

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

Self-Reported Health (HERH) - Question identifier:HERH_Q10

Compared to one year ago, how would you say your health is now? Is it:

• 1: Much better now than 1 year ago
• 2: Somewhat better now than 1 year ago
• 3: About the same as 1 year ago
• 4: Somewhat worse now than 1 year ago
• 5: Much worse now than 1 year ago
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Self-Reported Health (HERH) - Question identifier:HERH_Q15

In general, would you say your mental health is:

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

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_R05

The following questions deal with feelings you may have had during the past month.

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q05

During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:

tired out for no good reason?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q10

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

nervous?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q15

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

so nervous that nothing could calm you down?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q20

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

hopeless?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q25

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

restless or fidgety?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q30

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

so restless that you could not sit still?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q35

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

sad or depressed?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q40

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

so depressed that nothing could cheer you up?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q45

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

that everything was an effort?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mental Health (HEMH) - Question identifier:HEMH_Q50

(During the past month, that is from [date 30 days before interview] to yesterday, about how often did you feel:)

worthless?

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of that time
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Intentions to Have Children (HEIC) - Question identifier:HEIC_R05

The next questions are about your intentions to have [another child/a child].

Intentions to Have Children (HEIC) - Question identifier:HEIC_Q05

[Are you/Is your spouse or partner] currently pregnant?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Intentions to Have Children (HEIC) - Question identifier:HEIC_Q10

Do you intend to have [another child/a child] sometime (biological or adopted)?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Intentions to Have Children (HEIC) - Question identifier:HEIC_Q15

When you made this decision, what was/were the reason(s)?

• 01: Reached number of children desired
• 02: Reasons related to health
• 03: Reasons related to work (career, aspirations)
• 04: Financial reasons
• 05: My age (too old/too young)
• 06: Current relationship too recent/fragile
• 07: No spouse/partner
• 08: Sterile
• 09: Sterilization
• 10: Personal choice
• 11: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Intentions to Have Children (HEIC) - Question identifier:HEIC_Q20

What is the total number of children that you intend to have[? Please include the child you are currently expecting and those you have now./? Please include the children you have now./?]

Min = 1; Max = 20

Intentions to Have Children (HEIC) - Question identifier:HEIC_Q25

When do you expect to have [another child/a child]? Is it...?

• 1: In the next year
• 2: In 2 years
• 3: In 3 or more years
• 4: Uncertain/not discussed
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_Q10

The next questions are about height and weight. How tall are you without shoes on?

• 0: Less than 1' / 12" (less than 29.2 cm)
• 1: 1'0" to 1'11" / 12" to 23" (29.2 to 59.6 cm)
• 2: 2'0" to 2'11" / 24" to 35" (59.7 to 90.1 cm)
• 3: 3'0" to 3'11" / 36" to 47" (90.2 to 120.6 cm)
• 4: 4'0" to 4'11" / 48" to 59" (120.7 to 151.0 cm)
• 5: 5'0" to 5'11" (151.1 to 181.5 cm)
• 6: 6'0" to 6'11" (181.6 to 212.0 cm)
• 7: 7'0" and over (212.1 cm and over)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N11

Select the exact height.

• 00: 1'0" / 12" (29.2 to 31.7 cm)
• 01: 1'1" / 13" (31.8 to 34.2 cm)
• 02: 1'2" / 14" (34.3 to 36.7 cm)
• 03: 1'3" / 15" (36.8 to 39.3 cm)
• 04: 1'4" / 16" (39.4 to 41.8 cm)
• 05: 1'5" / 17" (41.9 to 44.4 cm)
• 06: 1'6" / 18" (44.5 to 46.9 cm)
• 07: 1'7" / 19" (47.0 to 49.4 cm)
• 08: 1'8" / 20" (49.5 to 52.0 cm)
• 09: 1'9" / 21" (52.1 to 54.5 cm)
• 10: 1'10" / 22" (54.6 to 57.1 cm)
• 11: 1'11" / 23" (57.2 to 59.6 cm)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N12

Select the exact height.

• 00: 2'0" / 24" (59.7 to 62.1 cm)
• 01: 2'1" / 25" (62.2 to 64.7 cm)
• 02: 2'2" / 26" (64.8 to 67.2 cm)
• 03: 2'3" / 27" (67.3 to 69.8 cm)
• 04: 2'4" / 28" (69.9 to 72.3 cm)
• 05: 2'5" / 29" (72.4 to 74.8 cm)
• 06: 2'6" / 30" (74.9 to 77.4 cm)
• 07: 2'7" / 31" (77.5 to 79.9 cm)
• 08: 2'8" / 32" (80.0 to 82.5 cm)
• 09: 2'9" / 33" (82.6 to 85.0 cm)
• 10: 2'10" / 34" (85.1 to 87.5 cm)
• 11: 2'11" / 35" (87.6 to 90.1 cm)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N13

Select the exact height.

• 00: 3'0" / 36" (90.2 to 92.6 cm)
• 01: 3'1" / 37" (92.7 to 95.2 cm)
• 02: 3'2" / 38" (95.3 to 97.7 cm)
• 03: 3'3" / 39" (97.8 to 100.2 cm)
• 04: 3'4" / 40" (100.3 to 102.8 cm)
• 05: 3'5" / 41" (102.9 to 105.3 cm)
• 06: 3'6" / 42" (105.4 to 107.9 cm)
• 07: 3'7" / 43" (108.0 to 110.4 cm)
• 08: 3'8" / 44" (110.5 to 112.9 cm)
• 09: 3'9" / 45" (113.0 to 115.5 cm)
• 10: 3'10" / 46" (115.6 to 118.0 cm)
• 11: 3'11" / 47" (118.1 to 120.6 cm)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N14

Select the exact height.

• 00: 4'0" / 48" (120.7 to 123.1 cm)
• 01: 4'1" / 49" (123.2 to 125.6 cm)
• 02: 4'2" / 50" (125.7 to 128.2 cm)
• 03: 4'3" / 51" (128.3 to 130.7 cm)
• 04: 4'4" / 52" (130.8 to 133.3 cm)
• 05: 4'5" / 53" (133.4 to 135.8 cm)
• 06: 4'6" / 54" (135.9 to 138.3 cm)
• 07: 4'7" / 55" (138.4 to 140.9 cm)
• 08: 4'8" / 56" (141.0 to 143.4 cm)
• 09: 4'9" / 57" (143.5 to 146.0 cm)
• 10: 4'10" / 58" (146.1 to 148.5 cm)
• 11: 4'11" / 59" (148.6 to 151.0 cm)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N15

Select the exact height.

• 00: 5'0" (151.1 to 153.6 cm)
• 01: 5'1" (153.7 to 156.1 cm)
• 02: 5'2" (156.2 to 158.7 cm)
• 03: 5'3" (158.8 to 161.2 cm)
• 04: 5'4" (161.3 to 163.7 cm)
• 05: 5'5" (163.8 to 166.3 cm)
• 06: 5'6" (166.4 to 168.8 cm)
• 07: 5'7" (168.9 to 171.4 cm)
• 08: 5'8" (171.5 to 173.9 cm)
• 09: 5'9" (174.0 to 176.4 cm)
• 10: 5'10" (176.5 to 179.0 cm)
• 11: 5'11" (179.1 to 181.5 cm)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N16

Select the exact height.

• 00: 6'0" (181.6 to 184.1 cm)
• 01: 6'1" (184.2 to 186.6 cm)
• 02: 6'2" (186.7 to 189.1 cm)
• 03: 6'3" (189.2 to 191.7 cm)
• 04: 6'4" (191.8 to 194.2 cm)
• 05: 6'5" (194.3 to 196.8 cm)
• 06: 6'6" (196.9 to 199.3 cm)
• 07: 6'7" (199.4 to 201.8 cm)
• 08: 6'8" (201.9 to 204.4 cm)
• 09: 6'9" (204.5 to 206.9 cm)
• 10: 6'10" (207.0 to 209.5 cm)
• 11: 6'11" (209.6 to 212.0 cm)
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_Q20

How much do you weigh?

Min = 1; Max = 575

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_N21

Was that in pounds or kilograms?

• 1: Pounds
• 2: Kilograms

Height and Weight (HEHW) - Question identifier:HEHW_Q25

Do you consider yourself:

• 1: Overweight
• 2: Underweight
• 3: Just about right
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_R01

The following questions are about how you see yourself as a person. Please choose the number which best describes how you see yourself, using a scale from 1 to 7 where 1 means "does not apply to me at all" and 7 means "applies to me perfectly".

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q01

I see myself as someone who is sometimes rude to others.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q05

I see myself as someone who does a thorough job.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q10

I see myself as someone who is talkative.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q15

I see myself as someone who worries a lot.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q20

I see myself as someone who is original, comes up with new ideas.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q25

I see myself as someone who has a forgiving nature.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q30

I see myself as someone who tends to be lazy.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q35

I see myself as someone who is outgoing and sociable.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q40

I see myself as someone who gets nervous easily.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q45

I see myself as someone who values artistic, aesthetic experiences.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q50

I see myself as someone who is considerate and kind to almost everyone.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q55

I see myself as someone who does things efficiently.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q60

I see myself as someone who is reserved.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q65

I see myself as someone who is relaxed, who handles stress well.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Big Five Inventory - 15-Item Assessment (BFII) - Question identifier:BFII_Q70

I see myself as someone who has an active imagination.

• 1: 1 Does not apply to me at all
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 Applies to me perfectly
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Satisfaction with Life (SASA) - Question identifier:SASA_R01

I am now going to ask about your satisfaction with certain areas of your life. Please rate your feelings about them, using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied".

Satisfaction with Life (SASA) - Question identifier:SASA_Q05

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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Satisfaction with Life (SASA) - Question identifier:SASA_Q10

Using the same scale, how do you feel about your job?

• 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Satisfaction with Life (SASA) - Question identifier:SASA_Q15

Using the same scale, how do you feel about your finances?

• 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Life Events (MELF) - Question identifier:MELF_R05

I would now like you to think about major events that may have happened in your life since January [2012].

Life Events (MELF) - Question identifier:MELF_Q05

Which of these life events have you experienced since January [2012]?

• 01: Lost a job (lay off, job loss due to a business closure or a decline in business activities, etc.)
• 02: Major worsening in financial situation
• 03: Victim of a non-violent crime (i.e. theft, property damage)
• 04: Victim of physical violence (i.e. assault)
• 05: Serious personal injury or illness to close relative or friend (physical or mental)
• 06: Serious personal injury or illness to self (physical or mental)
• 07: Death of a close relative or friend
• 08: Death of a parent
• 09: Death of a spouse or partner
• 10: Death of a child
• 11: None of the above
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Life Events Dates (MEED) - Question identifier:MEED_Q05

In what year did [a child die/a spouse or a partner die/a parent die/a relative or friend die/you get injured or become ill/a person get injured or become ill/you experience physical violence/a non-violent crime occur/your financial situation worsen/you lose a job]?

• 1: 2012
• 2: 2013
• 3: 2014
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Biography Introduction (DGBI) - Question identifier:DGBI_R05

This last section of the survey deals with your biography. That is, historical information about you. It may seem as though we touched on some of these areas earlier, but these questions refer to your whole life as opposed to the last two years[. Also, since you are new to this survey, I will need to ask you some questions that other members of your household answered in the last interview./.]

Born in Canada (DGBC) - Question identifier:DGBC_Q01

Were you born in Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Mother tongue (DGMT) - Question identifier:DGMT_Q05

What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

• 01: English
• 02: French
• 03: Italian
• 04: Chinese
• 05: German
• 06: Portuguese
• 07: Polish
• 08: Ukrainian
• 09: Spanish
• 10: Dutch
• 11: Punjabi
• 12: Greek
• 13: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Mother tongue (DGMT) - Question identifier:DGMT_N06

Did the respondent mention more than 1 language?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Mother tongue (DGMT) - Question identifier:DGMT_Q10

What is the second language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

• 01: English
• 02: French
• 03: Italian
• 04: Chinese
• 05: German
• 06: Portuguese
• 07: Polish
• 08: Ukrainian
• 09: Spanish
• 10: Dutch
• 11: Punjabi
• 12: Greek
• 13: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

High School Completed (EHHS) - Question identifier:EHHS_Q05

Have you graduated from high school (secondary school) including high school equivalency?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

High School Completed (EHHS) - Question identifier:EHHS_Q10

What is the highest grade of elementary, junior high, or high school that you have ever completed?

• 1: Less than Grade 6
• 2: Grade 6
• 3: Grade 7-8 (Secondary 1 or 2 in Québec)
• 4: Grade 9 (Secondary 3 in Québec or Senior 1 in Manitoba)
• 5: Grade 10 - 13 (Secondary 4 or 5 in Québec, Senior 2, 3 or 4 in Manitoba, Level I, II or III in Newfoundland and Labrador, OAC in Ontario)
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

High School Completed (EHHS) - Question identifier:EHHS_Q15

In what province or territory were you last in high school or junior high school?

• 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
• 76: [U.S.A.]
• 77: [Outside of Canada and U.S.A.]
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

High School Completed (EHHS) - Question identifier:EHHS_Q20

Was the high school or secondary school diploma you received a vocational diploma such as: an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies, or an attestation of vocational specialisation?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q05

What is the highest level of schooling on this page that you have ever successfully completed?

• 01: No formal education
• 02: Less than high school diploma
• 03: High school diploma or equivalent
• 04: Trade/vocational certificate (includes an attestation of vocational training, diploma of vocational studies or attestation of vocational specialization offered in Quebec)
• 05: Apprenticeship certificate
• 06: CEGEP diploma or certificate
• 07: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 08: University transfer program
• 09: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 10: Bachelor's degree
• 11: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 12: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 13: Master's
• 14: Ph.D.
• 15: Education not definable by level
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q10

What type of CEGEP diploma or certificate did you obtain? Was it...?

• 1: A pre-university college diploma
• 2: A technical or career college diploma
• 3: An Attestation of Collegial Studies (A.C.S.)
• 4: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q15

What is the normal length of time required to complete this certificate or diploma when taken full-time?

• 1: Less than 3 months
• 2: 3 months to less than 12 months
• 3: One year
• 4: Greater than one year but less than two years
• 5: Two years
• 6: Greater than two years but less than three years
• 7: Three years or more
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q20

Did you obtain this education in Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q25

What is the name of this level of education in the country in which you studied?

Long Answer Length = 250

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q30

In what country did you attain this level of education?

• 01: China (People's Republic of)
• 02: Germany
• 03: Hong Kong
• 04: India
• 05: Italy
• 06: Jamaica
• 07: Philippines
• 08: United Kingdom (e.g. England, Scotland, Wales, North Ireland)
• 09: United States
• 10: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q35

Which of the following categories would best represent the field of study of this highest level of schooling? If there was more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

• 01: General programs
• 02: Teacher training and education science
• 03: Humanities, languages and arts
• 04: Social sciences, business and law
• 05: Science, mathematics and computing
• 06: Engineering, manufacturing and construction
• 07: Agriculture and veterinary
• 08: Health and welfare
• 09: Services
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q40

More specifically, what was the main field of study or specialization of this highest level of schooling?

Long Answer Length = 250

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q45

What year was it when you completed your highest level of schooling?

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Highest Level of Education Attained (EHHL) - Question identifier:EHHL_Q50

And in which month was that?

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

Highest Level Attained Outside Canada (EHLC) - Question identifier:EHLC_Q05

What is the highest level of education you attained outside of Canada?

• 01: No formal education
• 02: Some elementary school or elementary school
• 03: Some high school
• 04: High school diploma or equivalent
• 05: Some trade/vocational, college, or university (no certificate/diploma or degree)
• 06: Trade/vocational certificate
• 07: Apprenticeship certificate
• 08: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute
• 09: University transfer program
• 10: University certificate or diploma below bachelor's degree
• 11: Bachelor's degree
• 12: University certificate above the bachelor's
• 13: First professional degree (degree in law (LL.B.), medicine (M.D.), dentistry (D.D.S., D.M.D.), veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), optometry (O.D.), divinity)
• 14: Master's
• 15: Ph.D.
• 16: Education not definable by level
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Highest Level Attained Outside Canada (EHLC) - Question identifier:EHLC_Q10

In what country did you attain this level of education?

• 01: China (People's Republic of)
• 02: Germany
• 03: Hong Kong
• 04: India
• 05: Italy
• 06: Jamaica
• 07: Philippines
• 08: United Kingdom (e.g. England, Scotland, Wales, North Ireland)
• 09: United States
• 10: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Highest Level Attained Outside Canada (EHLC) - Question identifier:EHLC_Q15

What was the main field of study or specialization of this highest level of schooling? If there was more than one, please choose the one you consider most important.

Long Answer Length = 250

Years of Education Completed (EHYE) - Question identifier:EHYE_Q05

During your lifetime, how many years of formal education have you completed beginning with grade one and not counting repeated years at the same level?

Min = 0; Max = 40

Years of Work Experience (LHWX) - Question identifier:LHWX_R05

I would now like to ask you some questions about your work history.

Years of Work Experience (LHWX) - Question identifier:LHWX_Q05

Have you ever had paid work? Please include self-employment.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Years of Work Experience (LHWX) - Question identifier:LHWX_Q10

When you stopped working in your last paid job, what year was it?

Min = 1930; Max = 2014

Years of Work Experience (LHWX) - Question identifier:LHWX_Q15

Considering all jobs you have held (both inside and outside Canada), how many years of full-time work experience do you have?

Min = 0; Max = 95

Aboriginal Status (DGAB) - Question identifier:DGAB_Q05

Are you an aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuit? First Nations includes status and non-status Indians.

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Aboriginal Status (DGAB) - Question identifier:DGAB_Q10

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuit?

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

Aboriginal Status (DGAB) - Question identifier:DGAB_Q15

Are you a Status Indian (Registered or Treaty) as defined by the Indian Act of Canada?

• 1: Yes, Status Indian (Registered or Treaty)
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Aboriginal Status (DGAB) - Question identifier:DGAB_Q20

Are you a member of a First Nation/Indian Band?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Population group (DGPG) - Question identifier:DGPG_Q05

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

Are you...?

• 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
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_R01

Previously you told me that you were not born in Canada.

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q01

In what country were you born?

• 01: China (People's Republic of)
• 02: Germany
• 03: Hong Kong
• 04: India
• 05: Italy
• 06: Jamaica
• 07: Philippines
• 08: United Kingdom (e.g. England, Scotland, Wales, North Ireland)
• 09: United States
• 10: Other
• 98: RF
• 99: DK

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q05

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

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q10

Under which of the following broad immigration programs did you become a landed immigrant in Canada?

• 1: The refugee program
• 2: The program of re-unification with a family member already in Canada
• 3: The points system (skilled workers and professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed persons)
• 4: Other
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q15

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

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q20

When you first came to Canada, were you a refugee?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q25

How old were you when you first came to Canada to live or in which year did you come? You may have first come to live in Canada on a work or study permit or as a refugee claimant.

• 1: Age
• 2: Year
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q26

(How old were you when you first came to Canada to live or in which year did you come? You may have first come to live in Canada on a work or study permit or as a refugee claimant.)

Min = 0; Max = 95

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q27

(How old were you when you first came to Canada to live or in which year did you come? You may have first come to live in Canada on a work or study permit or as a refugee claimant.)

Min = 1900; Max = 2014

Immigrant: Details (DGII) - Question identifier:DGII_Q30

In total how many years have you lived in Canada?

Min = 1; Max = 95

Background Information on the Mother (FOMB) - Question identifier:FOMB_R05

The next questions are about your mother or female guardian.

Background Information on the Mother (FOMB) - Question identifier:FOMB_Q05

Was your mother or female guardian born in Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Background Information on the Mother (FOMB) - Question identifier:FOMB_Q10

What was the highest level of education your mother or female guardian ever completed?

• 1: No formal education
• 2: Less than high school
• 3: High school diploma or equivalent
• 4: Apprenticeship certificate or diploma
• 5: Trade/vocational certificate or diploma
• 6: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute or other such educational institute
• 7: University certificate, diploma or degree
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Background Information on the Father (FOFB) - Question identifier:FOFB_R05

The next questions are about your father or male guardian.

Background Information on the Father (FOFB) - Question identifier:FOFB_Q05

Was your father or male guardian born in Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 8: RF
• 9: DK

Background Information on the Father (FOFB) - Question identifier:FOFB_Q10

What was the highest level of education your father or male guardian ever completed?

• 1: No formal education
• 2: Less than high school
• 3: High school diploma or equivalent
• 4: Apprenticeship certificate or diploma
• 5: Trade/vocational certificate or diploma
• 6: Non-university certificate or diploma from a college, school of nursing, technical institute or other such educational institute
• 7: University certificate, diploma or degree
• 8: RF
• 9: DK