Canadian Housing Survey, 2022

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Household composition (HHC)

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R05

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

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q05

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

*Number of persons:

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

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R10

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

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10A

*First name

Long Answer Length = 25

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10B

*Last name

Long Answer Length = 30

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q10C

*Age

Min = 0; Max = 999

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_R15

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

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

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17A

What is this person's date of birth?

Day

Min = 0; Max = 99

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17B

Month

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

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q17C

Year

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Household composition (HHC) - Question identifier:HHC_Q20

What is the relationship of the following [person/people] to you?

  • 01: Your husband or wife
  • 02: Your common-law partner
  • 03: Your father or mother
  • 04: Your son or daughter (birth, adopted or step)
  • 05: Your brother or sister
  • 06: Your foster father or mother
  • 07: Your foster son or daughter
  • 08: Your grandfather or grandmother
  • 09: Your grandson or granddaughter
  • 10: Your in-law
  • 11: Other related
  • 12: Unrelated

Demographic information (DEM)

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R05

The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q05

What was this person's sex at birth?

  • 1: Male
  • 2: Female

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10

What is this person's gender?

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

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_R15

Please verify that all of the information is correct.

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

Demographic information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q25

What is this person's marital status?

  • 1: Married (For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".)
  • 2: Living common law (Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.)
  • 3: Never married (not living common law)
  • 4: Separated (not living common law)
  • 5: Divorced (not living common law)
  • 6: Widowed (not living common law)

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT)

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_R05

The following questions are about the characteristics of your dwelling.

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q05

Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q10

Is this dwelling part of a condominium development?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q15

Is this dwelling part of a not-for-profit housing co-operative?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q20

How many bedrooms are in this dwelling?
Number of bedrooms

Min = 0; Max = 99

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

Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?

Would you say:

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

Dwelling characteristics and tenure (DCT) - Question identifier:DCT_Q30

Is this dwelling located on an agricultural operation that is operated by a member of this household?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR)

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_R01

The next questions are about the rent your household pays for this dwelling and any financial assistance you receive to help pay for the rent. Financial assistance includes rent assistance, rent supplement, rent allowances or situations where the rent is geared to income.

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_R02

You indicated that your dwelling is part of a housing co-operative. For the purposes of this survey, in a co-operative, all members jointly own the co-operative and occupy their dwelling units under a lease agreement. Consider payments made to the co-operative as 'rent'.

Shelter costs and subsidy for renters (SCR) - Question identifier:SCR_Q05

Do you or any member of your household have to report income to determine the amount of rent to pay?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

Is the rent for your dwelling subsidized?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

Who subsidizes the rent?

Is it:

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

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

Specify the level of government or entity

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

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

Who is your landlord?

Is it:

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

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

Specify the level of government or entity

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

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

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

Min = 0; Max = 999

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

Years

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

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

What is the monthly rent paid for this dwelling?

Monthly rent

Min = 0; Max = 9999

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

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

Does it include:

  • 01: Electricity
  • 02: Oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels
  • 03: Water and other municipal services
  • 04: Internet
  • 05: Cable
  • 06: Parking space
  • 07: Appliances (e.g., refrigerator, stove)
  • 08: Furniture
  • 09: Air conditioning
  • 10: Other
  • 11: None of the above

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN)

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_R05

The next questions are about the costs associated with owning this dwelling.

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q20

Is there a mortgage on this dwelling?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q25

Are property taxes included in your mortgage payments?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q30

Do you have more than one mortgage on your dwelling?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q35

How often do you make regular mortgage payments?

Is it:

  • 01: Weekly
  • 02: Every two weeks
  • 03: Twice a month
  • 04: Monthly
  • 05: Quarterly
  • 06: Twice a year
  • 07: Annually
  • 08: Other

Shelter costs and mortgages for owners (OWN) - Question identifier:OWN_Q45

How much do you pay [for your mortgage weekly/biweekly/...], including your property taxes?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

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

How much do you pay [for your mortgage weekly/biweekly/...]?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

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

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

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

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

How much do you pay monthly for all these mortgages?

Mortgage payment

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

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

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

Annual property taxes

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

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

What is the regular monthly condominium fee for this dwelling?

Monthly condominium fee

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

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

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

Total amount owed

Min = 1; Max = 99999999

Utilities (UTS)

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q05A

For this dwelling, what are the yearly payments for the following services?
Electricity

  • 1: None
  • 2: Included in rent or other payment
  • 3: Amount per year

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q05B

Rounded to the nearest dollar

Min = 0; Max = 99999

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q10A

Oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels

  • 1: None
  • 2: Included in rent or other payment
  • 3: Amount per year

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q10B

Rounded to the nearest dollar

Min = 0; Max = 99999

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q15A

Water and other municipal services

  • 1: None
  • 2: Included in rent or other payment
  • 3: Amount per year

Utilities (UTS) - Question identifier:UTS_Q15B

Rounded to the nearest dollar

Min = 0; Max = 99999

Support and childcare expenses (SCC)

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_R05

The next questions are about support payments and child care expenses.

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_R10

The next questions are about support payments.

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_Q05

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_Q10

What is your best estimate of the amount of support payments [YOU] received in 2022?

Min = 1; Max = 99999995

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_Q05B

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_Q10B

What is your best estimate of the total amount [YOU] paid in support payments in 2022?

Min = 1; Max = 99999995

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_Q05C

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Support and childcare expenses (SCC) - Question identifier:SCC_Q10C

What is your best estimate of the total amount [YOU] paid for child care in 2022?

Min = 0; Max = 99999995

Lodgers and accessory suites (LAS)

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

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

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

Who is paying rent as a lodger?

  • 1: List of household members

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Economic hardship (EHA)

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05A

In the past 12 months, did any member of your household ever do any of the following because they were short of money?
a. Ask for financial help from friends or relatives for day-to-day expenses

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05B

B. Take on debt or sell an asset for day-to-day expenses

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q05C

C. Seek assistance from a charity organization

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q10

In the past 12 months, how difficult or easy was it for your household to meet its financial needs in terms of transportation, housing, food, clothing and other necessary expenses?

Would you say:

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q15

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

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

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q25

In the past 12 months, has your household ever skipped or delayed a mortgage or rent payment?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q30

(If EHA_Q25=yes)
Was it due to financial difficulties?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q30A

Did skipping or delaying a mortgage or rental payment in the past 12 months result in any of the following situations?

Was the result:

  • 1: Selling your home
  • 2: Foreclosure or Power of Sale
  • 3: Eviction
  • 4: None of the above

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q35

Is your household currently behind in rent or mortgage payments?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Economic hardship (EHA) - Question identifier:EHA_Q40

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

  • 1: One month
  • 2: Two months
  • 3: Three months or more

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS)

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_R05

The next questions are about your satisfaction with your dwelling. Consider only aspects that are part of your dwelling or your building. Exclude your neighbourhood.

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q05

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

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_R10

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10A

A. Having enough space overall in your home

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10B

B. Having enough bedrooms

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10C

C. Being affordable

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10D

D. Its condition

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10E

E. Blocking regular noise from outside or from neighbours

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10F

F. Being accessible to someone with a physical limitation

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10G

G. Being safe and secure within the home

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10H

H. Being energy efficient

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10I

I. Being able to maintain a comfortable temperature in the winter

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

Dwelling satisfaction (DWS) - Question identifier:DWS_Q10J

J. Being able to maintain a comfortable temperature in the summer

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

Fire Prevention (FP)

Fire Prevention (FP) - Question identifier:FP_Q05

Is your dwelling equipped with a working smoke detector?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling issues (DWI)

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05A

In the past 12 months, have you experienced any of the following issues in your dwelling?
A. Patches of mould or mildew larger than one square metre

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05B

B. Infestations of unwanted pests

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05C

C. Undrinkable water coming from your faucets lasting more than one week

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Dwelling issues (DWI) - Question identifier:DWI_Q05D

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES)

Neighbourhood satisfaction (NES) - Question identifier:NES_Q05

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

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

Neighbourhood safety and crime (NSC)

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

Now, some general questions on crime and safety.

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

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

Do you feel:

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI)

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_R05

In your neighbourhood, how much of a problem are the following issues?

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05A

A. Noisy neighbours or loud parties

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05B

B. People hanging around on the streets

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05C

C. Garbage or litter lying around

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05D

D. Vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate damage to property or vehicles

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05E

E. People being attacked or harassed because of their skin colour, ethnic origin or religion

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05F

F. People using or dealing drugs

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05G

G. People being drunk or rowdy in public places

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05H

H. Abandoned buildings

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

Neighbourhood issues (NEI) - Question identifier:NEI_Q05I

I. Smog or air pollution

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

Previous accommodations (PAC)

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_R05

The next questions are about your moving history.

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q05

When did you move to your current dwelling?

Would you say:

  • 01: Less than 1 year ago
  • 02: 1 year to less than 2 years ago
  • 03: 2 years to less than 3 years ago
  • 04: 3 years to less than 4 years ago
  • 05: 4 years to less than 5 years ago
  • 06: 5 years to less than 10 years ago
  • 07: 10 or more years ago
  • 08: Always lived here

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q10

In relation to your current dwelling, where was your previous dwelling located?

Was it:

  • 1: In the same city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve
  • 2: In a different city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve in Canada
  • 3: Outside Canada

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q15B

Select the province or territory

  • 10: Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 11: Prince Edward Island
  • 12: Nova Scotia
  • 13: New Brunswick
  • 24: Quebec
  • 35: Ontario
  • 46: Manitoba
  • 47: Saskatchewan
  • 48: Alberta
  • 59: British Columbia
  • 60: Yukon
  • 61: Northwest Territories
  • 62: Nunavut

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q20A

Select the country

  • 1: Select country
  • 2: Other

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q23

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q30

How did you occupy your previous dwelling?

Did you:

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

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q35

Was your previous dwelling's rent subsidized?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45

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

Was it:

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

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45G_1

Was it mainly:

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

Previous accommodations (PAC) - Question identifier:PAC_Q45J_1

What was the main reason you downsized:

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

Previous dwelling costs (PSCR)

Previous dwelling costs (PSCR) - Question identifier:PSCR_R05

The next questions are about costs associated with your previous dwelling.

Previous dwelling costs (PSCR) - Question identifier:PSCR_Q05

What was the monthly rent for this previous dwelling?

Monthly rent

Min = 0; Max = 99999

Previous dwelling costs (PSCR) - Question identifier:PSCR_Q60

Which of the following were included as part of the previous dwelling's monthly rent?

  • 01: Electricity
  • 02: Oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels
  • 03: Water and other municipal services
  • 04: Internet
  • 05: Cable
  • 06: Parking space
  • 07: Appliances (e.g., refrigerator, stove)
  • 08: Furniture
  • 09: Air conditioning
  • 10: Other
  • 11: None of the above

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS)

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS) - Question identifier:PUTS_Q05A

For this previous dwelling, what were the yearly payments for the following services?

Electricity

  • 1: None
  • 2: Included in rent or other payment
  • 3: Amount per year

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS) - Question identifier:PUTS_Q05B

Rounded to the nearest dollar

Min = 0; Max = 15000

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS) - Question identifier:PUTS_Q10A

For this previous dwelling, what were the yearly payments for the following services?

Oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels

  • 1: None
  • 2: Included in rent or other payment
  • 3: Amount per year

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS) - Question identifier:PUTS_Q10B

Rounded to the nearest dollar

Min = 0; Max = 15000

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS) - Question identifier:PUTS_Q15A

For this previous dwelling, what were the yearly payments for the following services?

Water and other municipal services

  • 1: None
  • 2: Included in rent or other payment
  • 3: Amount per year

Utilities for previous dwelling (PUTS) - Question identifier:PUTS_Q15B

Rounded to the nearest dollar

Min = 0; Max = 15000

Previous dwelling characteristics (PDCT)

Previous dwelling characteristics (PDCT) - Question identifier:PDCT_Q20

How many bedrooms did this previous dwelling have?

Min = 0; Max = 50

Previous dwelling characteristics (PDCT) - Question identifier:PDCT_Q25

Was this previous dwelling in need of any repairs?

Would you say:

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

Waitlist for social and affordable housing (WSA)

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

Who is on a waiting list?

  • 1: List of household members

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

How long has your household been waiting for subsidized housing?

Months

Min = 0; Max = 999

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

Years

Min = 0; Max = 99.9

Subsidized housing (SDH)

Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_R05

This next section asks about previous experiences living in subsidized housing. Housing is considered subsidized when the tenant pays rent less than the amount normally charged for the dwelling. Housing may be subsidized by various bodies including housing co-operatives, other not-for-profit organizations, municipal, provincial, territorial or federal governments, Indigenous entities, or private companies.

Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q05

Have you ever lived in subsidized housing?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q10

In what year did you last live in subsidized housing?

  • 1: Year

Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q15

Have you ever lived in subsidized housing other than your current dwelling?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Subsidized housing (SDH) - Question identifier:SDH_Q20

In total, how long did you live in subsidized housing?

Would you say:

  • 1: Less than 12 months
  • 2: 12 months to less than 2 years
  • 3: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 4: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • 5: 5 years to less than 10 years
  • 6: 10 years or more

Forced moves (EVI)

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_R05

This section asks about your experience with a landlord requiring you to move when you did not want to. There might have been a formal notice of eviction, or just a verbal direction or implication. This section is asking about forced moves of all types.

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q05

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q10A

In what year and month were you last forced to move?

Year

  • 1: Year

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q10B

Month

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

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q15

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q15A

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q20

Why were you last forced to move?

Was it due to:

  • 01: Being behind on rent payments
  • 02: Conflict with landlord
  • 03: Conflict with neighbour
  • 04: Overcrowding
  • 05: Landlord wanting unit for own use
  • 06: Sale of property by landlord
  • 07: Demolition, conversion, or major repairs by landlord (i.e., landlord requires units to be vacant)
  • 08: Being regularly late on rent payments (i.e., regularly pay rent later than the first of the month)
  • 09: Damage to rental property
  • 10: Illegal activity in rental unit or residential complex
  • 11: Affecting safety or disturbing the enjoyment of other residents
  • 12: Financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • 13: Other reason

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q20G_1

Select the reason

  • 1: Demolition
  • 2: Conversion of unit to another use
  • 3: Major repairs or renovation (requiring the unit to be vacant)

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q25

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

Was it due to:

  • 01: Being behind on rent payments
  • 02: Conflict with landlord
  • 03: Conflict with neighbour
  • 04: Overcrowding
  • 05: Landlord wanting unit for own use
  • 06: Sale of property by landlord
  • 07: Demolition, conversion, or major repairs by landlord (i.e., landlord requires units to be vacant)
  • 08: Being regularly late on rent payments (i.e., regularly pay rent later than the first of the month)
  • 09: Damage to rental property
  • 10: Illegal activity in rental unit or residential complex
  • 11: Affecting safety or disturbing the enjoyment of other residents
  • 12: Financial hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic
  • 13: Other reason

Forced moves (EVI) - Question identifier:EVI_Q25G_1

Select the reason

  • 1: Demolition
  • 2: Conversion of unit to another use
  • 3: Major repairs or renovation (requiring the unit to be vacant)

Civic engagement (CER)

Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q05

In the past 12 months, were you a member of or participant in a community group within your neighbourhood?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q10

(If CER_Q05=yes)
Specify how many community groups

  • 1: 1
  • 2: 2
  • 3: 3
  • 4: 4
  • 5: 5
  • 6: 6 or more

Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q15

In the past 12 months, how often did you participate in community group activities and meetings?

Would you say:

  • 1: At least once a week
  • 2: A few times a month
  • 3: Once a month
  • 4: Once or twice a year
  • 5: Not in the past year

Civic engagement (CER) - Question identifier:CER_Q20

During the last five years, has your involvement in community groups increased, decreased or remained about the same?

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

Life satisfaction (LIS)

Life satisfaction (LIS) - Question identifier:LIS_R05

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

Life satisfaction (LIS) - Question identifier:LIS_Q05

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

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

Life satisfaction (LIS) - Question identifier:LIS_Q10

During the last five years, do you think your satisfaction with your life as a whole has increased, decreased or remained about the same?

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

Community satisfaction (COS)

Community satisfaction (COS) - Question identifier:COS_Q05

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

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

Community satisfaction (COS) - Question identifier:COS_Q10

During the last five years, do you think your satisfaction with feeling as part of your community has increased, decreased or remained about the same?

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

Community satisfaction (COS) - Question identifier:COS_Q15

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

Would you say:

  • 1: Very strong
  • 2: Somewhat strong
  • 3: Somewhat weak
  • 4: Very weak

General health (GH)

General health (GH) - Question identifier:GH_R05

The following questions are about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being. Information on health will help understand the housing needs of different populations in Canada.

General health (GH) - Question identifier:GH_Q05

In general, how is your health?

Would you say:

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

General health (GH) - Question identifier:GH_Q10

In general, how is your mental health?

Would you say:

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

Homelessness (HOM)

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_R05

The following questions ask about any experiences of being homeless.

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q05

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q05A

(if HOM_Q05 = Yes)
How old were you when you first experienced being homeless?

Age

Min = 0; Max = 999

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q10

What is the longest period of time for which you have been homeless?

Would you say:

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q15

In what year did you last experience homelessness?

Year

  • 1: Year

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q20

How long were you homeless during this period?

Would you say:

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q21

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

Was it due to:

  • 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit, rent increased, building was sold/renovated)
  • 02: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., evicted for breaching rental agreement, conflict with landlord)
  • 03: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
  • 04: Fleeing abuse
  • 05: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
  • 06: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
  • 07: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
  • 08: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
  • 09: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
  • 10: Other situation

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q21H

(if HOM_Q21H is selected)
Select all that apply:

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q23

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

Would you say:

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q25

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q25A

(if HOM_Q25 = Yes)
How old were you when you first experienced having to temporarily live with someone else because you had nowhere else to live?

Age

Min = 0; Max = 999

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q30

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

Would you say:

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q35

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

  • 1: Year

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q40

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

Was it due to:

  • 01: Financial issues (e.g., lost employment, lost access to a benefit, rent increased, building was sold/renovated)
  • 02: Landlord-Tenant issues (e.g., evicted for breaching rental agreement, conflict with landlord)
  • 03: Relationship or interpersonal issues (e.g., conflict with roommate, spouse, parent or others, relationship breakdown)
  • 04: Fleeing abuse
  • 05: Relocation (e.g., move to a new city or community)
  • 06: Housing quality issues (e.g., damage, or destruction, mould, pests)
  • 07: Being institutionalized (e.g., incarcerated, hospitalized)
  • 08: Health issues (e.g., physical health, mental health, addiction)
  • 09: Waiting to move into a new home (e.g., new rental home not ready, closing date later than anticipated)
  • 10: Other situation

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q40H

(if HOM_Q40H is selected)
Select all that apply:

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

Homelessness (HOM) - Question identifier:HOM_Q45

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

Would you say:

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

Household characteristics (HOC)

Household characteristics (HOC) - Question identifier:HOC_R05

The next questions ask for additional information about your household.

Language (LAN)

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q05

Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

  • 1: English only
  • 2: French only
  • 3: Both English and French
  • 4: Neither English nor French

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q10

What language does this person speak most often at home?

  • 1: English
  • 2: French
  • 3: Other language

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q15

Does this person speak any other languages on a regular basis at home?

  • 1: No
  • 2: Yes, English
  • 3: Yes, French
  • 4: Yes, other language

Language (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q20

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

  • 1: English
  • 2: French
  • 3: Other language

Aboriginal identity (ABI)

Aboriginal identity (ABI) - Question identifier:ABI_Q05

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

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

Population groups (PG)

Population groups (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q05

The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social cultural, and economic life in Canada.

Is this person:

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

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (IM)

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

Where was this person born?

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

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

Select the country

  • 1: Select country
  • 2: Other

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

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

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

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

Year of immigration

Min = 0; Max = 9999

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

Of what country is this person a citizen?

Is this person a citizen of:

  • 1: Canada

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

Another country

  • 1: Another country

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

(If IM_Q25A is selected)
Is it:

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

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

(If IM_Q25B is selected)
Select the country

  • 1: Select country
  • 2: Other

Sexual orientation (SOR)

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_R05

The next question asks about sexual orientation. The need to collect data on sexual orientation stems from issues related to human rights, including experiences of discrimination and victimization that some people may encounter when trying to access housing.

Sexual orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q05

What is your sexual orientation?

Would you say you are:

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

Education (ED)

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q05

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that this person has completed?

  • 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
  • 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
  • 3: Trade certificate or diploma
  • 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
  • 5: University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
  • 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A.(Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
  • 7: University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q10

Did this person attend a school, college, CEGEP or university at any time since September 2022?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q15

What type of educational institution did this person attend?

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

Employment (EMP)

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_R01

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

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q05

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q10

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q15

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

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

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q20A

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

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q20B

Month

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

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q25

Is this person currently looking for a job?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Employment (EMP) - Question identifier:EMP_Q30

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

Would you say:

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

Main activity (ACT)

Main activity (ACT) - Question identifier:ACT_Q05

In the last 12 months, what was this person's main activity?

Was it:

  • 01: Working at a job or business or self employed
  • 02: Looking for work
  • 03: Going to school
  • 04: Keeping house
  • 05: Caring for other family members including young children
  • 06: Retired
  • 07: Long term illness or disability
  • 08: Doing volunteer work
  • 09: No main activity
  • 10: Other

Access to transportation (ATT)

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_R01

The following questions are about your access to transportation.

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q05

How many vehicles does your household have available for personal use?

  • 1: Number of vehicles

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q10

How often do you have a vehicle at your disposal?

Would you say:

  • 1: All the time
  • 2: Sometimes
  • 3: Rarely
  • 4: Never

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_R15

Does lack of access to a vehicle reduce your:

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q15A

Employment or educational opportunities

  • 1: A great deal
  • 2: Much
  • 3: Somewhat
  • 4: A little
  • 5: Not at all

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q15B

Participation in non-work-related activities

  • 1: A great deal
  • 2: Much
  • 3: Somewhat
  • 4: A little
  • 5: Not at all

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q20

What transportation mode do you usually use to get work or school in a typical week?

  • 01: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a driver
  • 02: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a passenger
  • 03: Public transit (e.g., bus, streetcar, subway, light-rail transit, commuter train, ferry)
  • 04: Walking
  • 05: Bicycle
  • 06: Motorcycle, scooter or moped
  • 07: Taxicab
  • 08: Ride-hailing ("Ride-hailing" is a term to describe booking rides and paying for car service through a smartphone app with a transportation network company such as Uber or Lyft)
  • 09: Other modes of transportation
  • 10: Worked or attended school at home

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q25

What other modes of transportation would you consider reasonable options for you to get to work or school?

  • 01: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a driver
  • 02: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a passenger
  • 03: Public transit (e.g., bus, streetcar, subway, light-rail transit, commuter train, ferry)
  • 04: Walking
  • 05: Bicycle
  • 06: Motorcycle, scooter or moped
  • 07: Taxicab
  • 08: Ride-hailing ("Ride-hailing" is a term to describe booking rides and paying for car service through a smartphone app with a transportation network company such as Uber or Lyft)
  • 09: I have no other reasonable options to get to work or school

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q30

What modes of transportation do you usually use to get to non-work or non-school-related activities in a typical week?

  • 01: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a driver
  • 02: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a passenger
  • 03: Public transit (e.g., bus, streetcar, subway, light-rail transit, commuter train, ferry)
  • 04: Walking
  • 05: Bicycle
  • 06: Motorcycle, scooter or moped
  • 07: Taxicab
  • 08: Ride-hailing ("Ride-hailing" is a term to describe booking rides and paying for car service through a smartphone app with a transportation network company such as Uber or Lyft)
  • 09: Other modes of transportation

Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q35

What other modes of transportation are reasonable options to get to non-work or non-school-related activities in a typical week?

  • 01: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a driver
  • 02: Car, truck, SUV or van — as a passenger
  • 03: Public transit (e.g., bus, streetcar, subway, light-rail transit, commuter train, ferry)
  • 04: Walking
  • 05: Bicycle
  • 06: Motorcycle, scooter or moped
  • 07: Taxicab
  • 08: Ride-hailing ("Ride-hailing" is a term to describe booking rides and paying for car service through a smartphone app with a transportation network company such as Uber or Lyft)
  • 09: Other modes of transportation
  • 10: I have no other reasonable transportation options

Veterans (VAC)

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q05

Has this person ever had any Canadian military service?

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q10

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

  • 1: Yes
  • 2: No

Veterans (VAC) - Question identifier:VAC_Q15

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

  • 1: Year

Feedback (FDB)

Feedback (FDB) - Question identifier:FDB_Q02A

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