Households and the Environment Survey, 2007

For more detailed information about the 2007 Households and the Environment Survey questionnaire, please refer to the PDF version.

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q01

In what year was this dwelling originally built?

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q01A

Was it built...

• 01: before 1946?
• 02: between 1946 and 1960?
• 03: between 1961 and 1977?
• 04: between 1978 and 1983?
• 05: between 1984 and 1995?
• 06: between 1996 and 2000?
• 07: between 2001 and 2005?
• 08: 2006 or later?
• 09: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q02

Are you the owner of this dwelling/Is the dwelling owned by a member of this household?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q03

Is the dwelling part of a condominium?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q04

Is the condominium corporation/the landlord or property manager responsible for paying any of the energy bills for the dwelling?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Dwelling Characteristics (DC) - Question identifier:DC_Q05

How long have you/has your household lived in this dwelling?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q01

What is your dwelling's main type of heating equipment? Is it a...

• 01: furnace with forced air? (hot air vents)
• 02: electric baseboards?
• 03: heating stove?
• 04: boiler with hot water or steam radiators?
• 05: electric radiant heating?
• 06: heat pump?
• 07: Other - specify
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q02

What source of energy does your furnace with forced air/heating stove/boiler with hot water or steam radiators use?

• 01: Electricity
• 02: Natural gas
• 03: Heating oil
• 04: Wood or wood pellets
• 05: Propane
• 06: Other - specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q03

Does your dwelling have an air conditioner?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q04

Is it a...

• 01: central air system?
• 02: a stand alone unit in a window or elsewhere?
• 03: Other - specify
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q05

Do you have a thermostat?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q06

How many thermostats do you have?

• 01: One
• 02: More than one
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q07

Is it/Is your main thermostat programmable? That is, it can be set to automatically change the temperature according to the time of day.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q08

Is it programmed?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q09

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept: when you are there and awake?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q10

During the winter season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept: when you are alseep?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q11

During the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept: when you are there and awake?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q12

During the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept: when you are asleep?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q13

During the summer season, at what temperature is the dwelling usually kept: when you are not at home?

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q14

Do you have any of the following types of energy saving lights?

• 01: Compact fluorescent lights (for example corkscrew or spiral)
• 02: Fluorescent tubes
• 03: Halogen lights
• 04: LED holiday lights
• 05: None of the above - Household does not have any energy saving lights
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Energy Use and Home Heating (EH) - Question identifier:EH_Q15

Please indicate if you do/anyone in your household does any of the following. Do you...

• 01: use dimmers on household lights?
• 02: unplug electronics when away for an extended period of time?
• 03: reduce heating or cooling in certain areas of the dwelling? (for example by blocking or closing vents or sealing off unused areas of the dwelling seasonally)
• 04: use a clothesline or drying rack to dry clothing?
• 05: use fans for cooling in the summer?
• 06: close the blinds or drapes in your dwelling during the hottest part of the day?
• 07: put plastic film on the windows in the winter?
• 08: put on more clothing, such as a sweater, instead of adjusting the temperature?
• 09: None of the above activities
• 10: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q01

What is your dwelling's main source of water? Is it...

• 01: water supplied by your city, town or municipality?
• 02: water from a private well?
• 03: water from a surface source such as a spring, lake, river, or dugout?
• 04: Other - specify
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q02

During the last 12 months, what type of water did you/your household primarily use for drinking? Was it...

• 01: tap water?
• 02: bottled water including purchased water in a water cooler, tank or other dispenser?
• 03: both?
• 04: Other - specify
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q03

During the last 12 months, did you/your household occasionally use bottled water/tap water/tap or bottled water for drinking?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q04

During the last 12 months, did you do any of the following to the main water source? Did you...

• 01: use a filter or purifier on the main supply pipe?
• 02: use a filter or purifier on the taps?
• 03: use a jug filter? (for example Brita system)
• 04: boil water? (in order to make it safe for drinking)
• 05: do nothing?
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q05

What type of filter or water treatment was used on the main supply pipe? Was it...

• 01: an activated charcoal or carbon filter?
• 02: an ultraviolet light system?
• 03: a reverse osmosis system?
• 04: a distilled water system?
• 05: Other - specify
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q06

What type of filter or water treatment was used on your taps? Was it...

• 01: an activated charcoal or carbon filter?
• 02: a ceramic filter?
• 03: a reverse osmosis system?
• 04: a distilled water system?
• 05: an ultraviolet light system?
• 06: Other - specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q07

Why did you treat the water? Was it...

• 01: to improve the appearance, taste or odour?
• 02: to remove water treatment chemicals such as chlorine?
• 03: to remove metals or minerals?
• 04: to remove possible bacterial contamination?
• 05: other?
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q08

In the last 12 months, was your water tested by a laboratory?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q09

Were any problems found?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q10

Is your dwelling connected to...

• 01: the sewer system of your city, town or municipality?
• 02: a private septic system, including holding tanks?
• 03: a communal septic system?
• 04: other?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q11

When was the last time your septic tank or system was pumped,
maintained or inspected? Was it ...

• 01: within the last year?
• 02: 1 year to less than 3 years ago?
• 03: 3 years to less than 5 years ago?
• 04: 5 or more years ago?
• 05: never?
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q12

Were there any problems found the last time your septic system was pumped, maintained or inspected?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q13

Do you have a meter to measure your water use?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q14

Do you have a water saving, low flow showerhead?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q15

Do you have a low volume toilet or a toilet tank with the water volume modified for example with a bottle or a brick?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q16

Do you have a lawn or an area with grass?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q17

Last summer, did you/anyone in your household water your lawn? Please include automatic sprinkler and irrigation systems.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Not applicable (no lawn last summer)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q18

Last summer, during an average week, how many times was your lawn watered? Was it...

• 01: less than once a week?
• 02: once a week?
• 03: twice a week?
• 04: three times or more a week?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q19

On average, how long was each watering session? Was it...

• 01: less than 15 minutes?
• 02: 15 to less than 30 minutes?
• 03: 30 to less than 60 minutes?
• 04: 60 minutes or more?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q20

At what time of the day was your lawn usually watered? Was it...

• 01: early in the morning?
• 02: during the day?
• 03: in the evening or just before dusk?
• 04: at various times - no usual routine?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q21

How was your lawn usually watered? Was it...

• 01: by hand using a watering can or a hose? (include soaker hoses)
• 02: with a sprinkler or sprinkler system?
• 03: other?
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q22

Was the sprinkler or sprinkler system connected to a timer?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q23

Do you have a garden or areas with trees, shrubs, flowers or vegetables
outside?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q24

Last summer, did you/anyone in your household water these areas?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Not applicable (no garden last summer)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q25

Last summer, during an average week, how many times were these areas watered? Was it...

• 01: less than once a week?
• 02: once a week?
• 03: twice a week?
• 04: three times or more a week?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q26

How were these areas usually watered? Was it...

• 01: by hand using a watering can or a hose? (include soaker hoses)
• 02: with a sprinkler or sprinkler system?
• 03: other?
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q27

Was the sprinkler or sprinkler system connected to a timer?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q28

In the last 12 months, how often did you turn off the tap when brushing your/did members of your household turn off the tap when brushing their teeth?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q29

In the last 12 months, how often did you/did someone ensure that the washing machine was full (of clothing) before it was turned on?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Do not have a washing machine in the dwelling
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q30

In the last 12 months, how often did you/did someone ensure that the dishwasher was full before it was turned on?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Do not have a dishwasher in the dwelling
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Water (WA) - Question identifier:WA_Q31

Do you have a barrel or cistern to collect rain water?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q01

In the last 12 months, were any chemical fertilizers applied to your lawn/ garden/ lawn or garden?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q02

In the last 12 months, were any natural or organic fertilizers applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q03

Who applied the fertilizers to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden in the last 12 months? Was it...

• 01: someone in your household?
• 02: a lawn care or maintenance company?
• 03: someone else? (for example a friend, neighbour, family)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q04

In the last 12 months, were any chemical pesticides such as weed killers (herbicides), bug killers (insecticides), or fungicides applied to your lawn/ garden/ lawn or garden? Please include fertilizer and herbicide mixes such as 'Weed and Feed'.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q05

What type of chemical pesticides were applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden? Was it...

• 01: weed killer? (herbicide)
• 02: bug killer? (insecticide)
• 03: fungicide?
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q06

In the last 12 months, were any natural or organic pesticides applied to your lawn/ garden/ lawn or garden?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q07

Were the pesticide products applied to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden...

• 01: as part of a regular maintenance schedule? (include seasonal application)
• 02: when a specific problem arose?
• 03: Other
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Fertilizer and Pesticide use (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q08

Who applied the pesticides to your lawn/garden/lawn or garden in the last 12 months? Was it...

• 01: someone in your household?
• 02: a lawn care or maintenance company?
• 03: someone else? (for example friend, neighbour, family)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q01

Excluding containers that are returned for refund, do you have access to any of the following types of recycling programs for paper, plastics, glass
or metals?

• 01: A municipal curb side pickup program (or containers or bins in or near your building)/A municipal curb side pickup program
• 02: A drop-off center or depot (including at a landfill site)
• 03: Other - specify
• 04: No recycling program available to household
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q02

What products are accepted in this program/these programs?

• 01: Paper (include newsprint, cardboard)
• 02: Plastics (include plastic soft drink bottles, polycoats (milk containers) and any other plastic containers)
• 03: Glass (include jars, juice bottles, wine bottles and any other glass containers)
• 04: Metal cans and containers (include soft drink cans, soup or juice cans and any other metal food containers)
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q03

During an average week in the last 12 months, how much recyclable paper waste did you recycle? Was it ...

• 01: all?
• 02: most?
• 03: some?
• 04: none?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q04

During an average week in the last 12 months, how much recyclable plastic waste did you recycle? Was it ...

• 01: all?
• 02: most?
• 03: some?
• 04: none?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q05

During an average week in the last 12 months, how much recyclable glass waste did you recycle? Was it ...

• 01: all?
• 02: most?
• 03: some?
• 04: none?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q06

During an average week in the last 12 months, how much recyclable metal waste did you recycle? Was it ...

• 01: all?
• 02: most?
• 03: some?
• 04: none?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q07

Aside from being good for the environment, why do you/does your household recycle? Is it...

• 01: to reduce waste in landfill sites?
• 02: to reduce demand for raw materials?
• 03: because of bylaws or legal requirements?
• 04: because everyone in your area participates?
• 05: because you have a social responsibility?
• 06: Other - specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q08

What are some of the reasons that prevented you/your household from recycling/recycling more?

• 01: Too time consuming or it takes too much effort (for example to separate materials)
• 02: Not important or not worth it
• 03: Not convenient (for example too far to bins or drop off center)
• 04: Takes up too much space or you have no room
• 05: Physical limitation or a disability
• 06: You don't have a bin or bags
• 07: Other - specify
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q09

In the last 12 months, did you/your household return any of the following materials for refund?

• 01: Beer, liquor or wine bottles
• 02: Soft drink or beer cans
• 03: Other glass or plastic bottles (for example milk jugs, plastic pop bottles)
• 04: Other - specify
• 05: None of the above - did not return any materials for refund
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q10

In the last 12 months, did you/your household take any products such as unwanted or used electronics, paint, oil, antifreeze, expired medication or batteries (car or household) back to a store or supplier?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q11

In the last 12 months, did you/your household have access to a municipal, provincial, or private household hazardous waste depot?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q12

Have you/Has your household taken any items to a hazardous waste depot in the last 12 months?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q13

Which of the following items were taken to the hazardous waste depot?

• 01: Oils or anti-freeze
• 02: Paints and solvents
• 03: Car batteries
• 04: All purpose batteries
• 05: Expired or unused medication
• 06: Electronics
• 07: Tires
• 08: Other- specify
• 09: Don't know, refusal

Recycling (RC) - Question identifier:RC_Q14

Have you/Has your household participated in any of the following alternative recycling activities in the last 12 months?

• 01: Donated or gave away used clothing
• 02: Donated or gave away used furniture or appliances
• 03: Donated or gave away used electronic's such as TV's or computers
• 04: None of the above
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q01

During the last 12 months, did you/your household separate any kitchen waste from the rest of your garbage and put it out for compost collection, take it to a depot or put it in a compost bin or pile?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q02

How was your kitchen waste composted? Was it...

• 01: collected by your city or private company?
• 02: taken to a depot?
• 03: put in a compost bin, pile or garden?
• 04: Other
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q03

In the last 12 months, did you/your household separate any yard waste such as leaves, plants, or grass clippings from the rest of your garbage and put it out for collection, take it to a depot or put it in a compost bin or pile?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q04

How was your yard waste composted? Was it...

• 01: collected by your city or private company?
• 02: taken to a depot?
• 03: put in a compost bin, pile or garden?
• 04: Other
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Composting (CP) - Question identifier:CP_Q05

What are some of the reasons that prevented you/your household from composting kitchen/yard/kitchen and yard waste? Was it...

• 01: too time consuming? (for example to separate waste)
• 02: not important?
• 03: because it takes up too much space?
• 04: because of a physical limitation or disability?
• 05: you do not have a compost bin?
• 06: not having access to a municipal composting program?
• 07: being worried that wildlife or vermin may be attracted?
• 08: because you are unsure of what materials can be composted?
• 09: materials are not collected often enough?
• 10: Other
• 11: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q01

In the past 12 months, which of the following products were used to clean your windows?

• 01: Commercial chemical cleaner (for example Windex, Mr. Clean, Bon Ami)
• 02: Other cleaners (for example green or biodegradable cleaner or vinegar)
• 03: Did not use cleaners, did not clean or did not have windows in past 12 months
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q02

In the last 12 months, have you/has anyone used any of the following chemical products within your dwelling?

• 01: Stove cleaners and degreasers
• 02: Solvents (for example paint thinner)
• 03: Indoor pesticides or insecticides (for example Raid, Ant-B-Gone)
• 04: None of the above
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q03

Are you aware of radon gas and its impacts on human health?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q04

Has your dwelling been tested to assess the level of radon gas?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Indoor Environment (IE) - Question identifier:IE_Q05

How often has the filter in your furnace been changed or cleaned during the last 12 months?

• 01: Every 3 months or more frequently
• 02: Every 6 months
• 03: Once in the past year
• 04: Did not change or clean filter in the past year
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q01

Have you/Has anyone in your household owned any of the following recreational vehicles in the last 12 months?

• 01: All-terrain vehicle (ATV)
• 02: Snowmobile
• 03: Dirt bike or motocross motorcycle
• 04: Personal watercraft (for example a sea-doo or jet-ski)
• 05: Motorboat (with an inboard or outboard motor)
• 06: Household does not own any recreational vehicles
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q02

In the last 12 months, approximately how much fuel was used in operating this recreational vehicle/these recreational vehicles?

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q03

Was it...

• 01: less than 50 litres? (less than 11 gallons)
• 02: 50 to 100 litres? (11 to 22 gallons)
• 03: 101 to 500 litres? (23 to 110 gallons)
• 04: more than 500 litres? (more than 110 gallons)
• 05: None - vehicles were not used in last 12 months
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q04

In the past 12 months did you/anyone in your household use a lawnmower?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q05

What type of engine did your lawnmower have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Manual (push reel)
• 04: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q06

In the past 12 months did you/anyone use a grass trimmer?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q07

What type of engine did your grass trimmer have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q08

In the past 12 months did you/anyone use a leaf blower?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q09

What type of engine did your leaf blower have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q10

In the past 12 months did you/anyone use a chain saw?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q11

What type of engine did your chain saw have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q12

In the past 12 months did you/anyone use a snow blower?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Recreational Vehicles and Gasoline Powered Equipment (GP) - Question identifier:GP_Q13

What type of engine did your snow blower have?

• 01: Gas
• 02: Electric
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q01

During the last 12 months, did you/any household members 16 years of age or older own or lease a motor vehicle for personal use? Include cars, pick-up trucks, minivans, vans, SUV's and street legal motorcycles. Exclude vehicles used solely for business purposes.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q02

How many motor vehicles were owned or leased for personal use in the last 12 months?

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q05

Do you/Does your household have access to a public transit system during the work week, within 5 minutes of your home, either by foot or by car?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q06

Other than for travel to work, have you/has anyone in your household regularly used public transit in the last 12 months? By regular use we mean using public transit 1 to 3 times per week.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q07

What were some of the reasons you/your household did not use the public transportation system in the past 12 months? Was it because it was...

• 01: too expensive?
• 02: too slow?
• 03: you live within walking or cycling distance of most destinations?
• 04: you have access to a car?
• 05: scheduling problems?
• 06: the service is too infrequent?
• 07: Other - specify

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q08

Are ethanol blended gasolines or bio-diesel fuels available in your area?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation Decisions (TD) - Question identifier:TD_Q09

In the past 12 months, how often did you/your household purchase these fuels?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Motor Vehicle (MV) - Question identifier:MV_Q01

What type of vehicle is it/used most often in your household/the second most used vehicle/the third most used vehicle/the fourth most used vehicle?

• 01: Car
• 02: Minivan or van
• 03: Sport utility vehicle (SUV)
• 04: Pick-up truck
• 05: Motorcycle
• 06: Other - specify
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Motor Vehicle (MV) - Question identifier:MV_Q02

What is the model year?

Motor Vehicle (MV) - Question identifier:MV_Q03

What type of engine does this vehicle have?

• 01: 4 cylinder
• 02: 6 cylinder
• 03: 8 cylinder
• 04: Hybrid (gasoline/diesel and electric motor)
• 05: Other - specify
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Motor Vehicle (MV) - Question identifier:MV_Q04

What type of fuel does this vehicle use?

• 01: Gasoline
• 02: Diesel
• 03: Natural gas
• 04: Propane
• 05: Other - specify
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Motor Vehicle (MV) - Question identifier:MV_Q05

How many kilometres or miles was this vehicle driven in the past 12 months? Exclude the use of this vehicle in the conduct of a business or self-employment.

Motor Vehicle (MV) - Question identifier:MV_Q06

Was it...

• 01: none? (vehicle was not used in last 12 months)
• 02: less than 5,000 kilometres? (approximately 3,106 miles or less)
• 03: 5,000 to less than 10,000 kilometres? (approximately 3,107 to 6,213 miles)
• 04: 10,000 to less than 20,000 kilometres? (approximately 6,214 to 12,427 miles)
• 05: 20,000 to less than 40,000 kilometres? (approximately 12,428 to 24,854 miles)
• 06: 40,000 kilometres or more? (24,855 miles or more)
• 07: Don't know, refusal

Transportation to work (TW) - Question identifier:TW_Q01

At any point in the last 12 months, were you.../was (name of each household member, only use once)...

• 01: self-employed?
• 02: an employee of a company?
• 03: temporarily laid-off?
• 04: not working?
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Transportation to work (TW) - Question identifier:TW_Q02

Did you/(name of each household member, only use once) work outside the home?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation to work (TW) - Question identifier:TW_Q03

During the last 12 months, what was your/(name of each household member, only use once)'s principal method of travel to work during the colder months?

• 01: Motor vehicle as a driver, alone in the vehicle
• 02: Motor vehicle as a driver with a passenger
• 03: Motor vehicle as a passenger
• 04: Public transit
• 05: Bicycle
• 06: Walking or running
• 07: Motorcycle
• 08: Did not work outside the home in colder months
• 09: Other
• 10: Don't know, refusal

Transportation to work (TW) - Question identifier:TW_Q04

Was your/(name of each household member, only use once)'s principal method of travel to work different during the warmer months?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Transportation to work (TW) - Question identifier:TW_Q05

What was your/(name of each household member, only use once)'s principal method of travel to work during the warmer months?

• 01: Motor vehicle as a driver, alone in the vehicle
• 02: Motor vehicle as a driver with a passenger
• 03: Motor vehicle as a passenger
• 04: Public Transit
• 05: Bicycle
• 06: Walking or running
• 07: Motorcycle
• 08: Did not work outside the home in warmer months
• 09: Other

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q01

In the last 12 months, were you/was anyone in your household aware of any advisories issued in your area for smog, smoke or poor air quality?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q02

Did you change your/Did anyone in your household change their behaviours or activities because of these advisories?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q03

What behaviours or activities were changed?

• 01: Did not exercise outside
• 02: Used public transit or carpooled
• 03: Turned the air conditioning on or up
• 04: Stayed inside
• 05: Did not use gas powered outdoor equipment
• 06: Used car (for example: as an alternative to public transit or running/walking/cycling)
• 07: Other - specify
• 08: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q04

In the last 12 months, did you/did anyone burn yard waste on your property?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Air Quality (AQ) - Question identifier:AQ_Q05

In the last 12 months, did you/did anyone burn household waste on your property?

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q01

Did you/Did your household purchase any major appliances in the last 5 years? This includes stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, freezers, washers or dryers.

• 01: Yes
• 02: No
• 03: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q02

Which two of the following factors were the most important the last time you/ your household purchased a major appliance? Was it...

• 01: energy or water consumption?
• 02: reliability?
• 03: price?
• 04: features?
• 05: Other
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q03

In the last 12 months, how often did you/your household purchase brand name items that you perceived to be better quality, even though they may be more expensive than other similar products?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q04

In the past 12 months, how often did you/your household purchase organic foods while shopping for groceries?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q05

In the last 12 months, how often did you/your household purchase environmentally friendly or "green" cleaning products?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q06

In the last 12 months, how often did you/your household use a reusable or recycled bag or container, to carry out your groceries?

• 01: Always
• 02: Often
• 03: Sometimes
• 04: Rarely
• 05: Never
• 06: Don't know, refusal

Purchasing Decisions (PD) - Question identifier:PD_Q07

When you/your household last purchased or leased a motor vehicle, how important of a factor was fuel efficiency in the decision?

• 01: Very important
• 02: Somewhat important
• 03: Somewhat unimportant
• 04: Very unimportant
• 05: Don't know, refusal

Exit (part of standard exit module) (HD) - Question identifier:HD_Q01

What is your best estimate of the total household income received by all household members from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the last 12 months?

Exit (part of standard exit module) (HD) - Question identifier:HD_Q02

What is your best estimate of the total household income received by all household members from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the last 12 months? Was it...

Exit (part of standard exit module) (HD) - Question identifier:HD_Q04

What is the name of your the condominium corporation/the landlord or property manager?