Youth in Transition Survey (YITS) - Cycle 6

For Information onlyThis is an electronic survey example for information purposes only. This is not a working questionnaire.

Move to the United States (A6)
High School Status (B6)
Education and Training Above High School (H6)
Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6)
Funding (L6)
Loans and Aspirations (M6)
Social Support (N6)
Work-related Questions (P16)
Employment (P26)
Reservation Wage (P56)
Training - P6A (P6A6)
Training - P6B (P6B6)
Training - P6C (P6C6)
Training - P6D (P6D6)
Training - P6E (P6E6)
GAPS (PS6)
Volunteer Activities (Q6)
Skills (R6)
Demographics - U (U6)
Demographics - UNK (UNK6)
Income - V (V6)
Income - VI (VI6)
Income - VIT (VIT6)

Move to the United States (A6)

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q01A

Two years ago when we interviewed you, you lived in the United States. Is this correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q01

At any time in the last two years, that is between January 2008 and December 2009, did you live in the United States? Do not count times when you visited the United States as a tourist.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q02M

In what month and year did you move to the United States?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Did not move to the U.S.A.; In the U.S.A. only temporarily
RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q02Y

What year?

Minimum: 1979 Maximum: 2009

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q03

When you moved to the United States in (month/year), what was your status in Canada? Were you a ...?

1. Canadian, by birth
2. Canadian, by naturalization (the citizenship process)
3. landed immigrant in Canada
4. visa or foreign student in Canada
5. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q04

Which American state did you move to when you left Canada in (month/year)?

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. California
6. Colorado
7. Connecticut
8. Delaware
9. District of Columbia
10. Florida
11. Georgia
12. Hawaii
13. Idaho
14. Illinois
15. Indiana
16. Iowa
17. Kansas
18. Kentucky
19. Louisiana
20. Maine
21. Maryland
22. Massachusetts
23. Michigan
24. Minnesota
25. Mississippi
26. Missouri
27. Montana
28. Nebraska
29. Nevada
30. New Hampshire
31. New Jersey
32. New Mexico
33. New York
34. North Carolina
35. North Dakota
36. Ohio
37. Oklahoma
38. Oregon
39. Pennsylvania
40. Rhode Island
41. South Carolina
42. South Dakota
43. Tennessee
44. Texas
45. Utah
46. Vermont
47. Virginia
48. Washington
49. West Virginia
50. Wisconsin
51. Wyoming
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q05

What was your last province or territory of residence before moving to the United States in (month/year)?

10. Newfoundland
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 Canada and U.S.A.
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q07

Why did you move to the United States? Was it mainly for ...?

1. work-related reasons
2. schooling or education reasons
3. marriage or a relationship with a significant other
4. other family-related reasons
5. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q08

When you arrived in the United States in (month/year), did you have a job arranged to start right away?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q08A

What aspects of the job or other work related factors attracted you to the United States? Please be as specific as possible.

1. Higher salary(ies)
2. Lower taxes in the U.S.A.
5. To work for a particular company or organization
6. To be where the action is
8. Better career advancement opportunities
10. Chance to gain or develop skills
11. Greater availability of jobs
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q08T

During the 6 months before you relocated to the United States, did you have any job offers from employers in Canada?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q08B

What schooling or education related factors attracted you to the United States? Please be as specific as possible.

1. Quality of the research facilities
2. To study with particular colleagues
3. Reputation of the program or institution
4. Availability of program in a particular field
5. Academic scholarship
6. Athletic scholarship
7. Teaching or research assistantship
8. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q09

When you arrived in the United States in (month/year), did you have a job arranged to start right away?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q10

When you first arrived in the United States in (month/year), what was your status in the United States? Were you ...?

1. a temporary resident (includes students)
2. a permanent resident or green card holder
3. an American citizen
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q13

What is your current status in the United States? Are you ...?

1. a temporary resident
2. a permanent resident or green card holder
3. an American citizen
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q14

Do you intend to return to Canada to live?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q15

When do you intend to return to Canada to live?

1. In less than 1 year
2. 1 to 2 years
3. 3 to 5 years
4. 6 to 10 years
5. More than 10 years
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q16M

In what month and year did you last return from the United States to live in Canada?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Did not return to Canada
RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q16Y

What year?

Minimum: 1979 Maximum: 2010

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q17

Why did you return to Canada? Was it mainly for ...?

1. work-related reasons
2. schooling or education reasons
3. marriage or a relationship with a significant other
4. other family-related reasons
5. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q18

When you returned to Canada in (month/year), did you have a job arranged to start right away?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q19

Were you transferred to Canada?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q20

What aspects of the job or other work-related factors attracted you to Canada? Please be as specific as possible.

1. Higher salary(ies)
2. Lower taxes in Canada
5. To work for a particular company or organization
6. To be where the action is
8. Better career advancement opportunities
10. Chance to gain or develop skills
11. Greater availability of jobs
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q21

What schooling or education related factors attracted you to Canada? Please be as specific as possible.

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q22

When you first returned to Canada did you have a job arranged to start right away?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q22A

Were you transferred to Canada?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q23

When you left the United States in (month/year), what was your status in the United States? Were you ...?

1. a temporary resident (includes students)
2. a permanent resident or green card holder
3. an American citizen
DK, RF

Move to the United States (A6) - Question identifier:A_Q24

When you left the United States in (month/year), what was your status in the United States? Were you ...?

2. a permanent resident or green card holder
3. an American citizen
DK, RF

High School Status (B6)

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q01

At any time in the last two years, that is between January 2008 and December 2009, did you live in a household where someone from your family owned a business or a farm?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_NINTR

The next few questions are about your education and training.

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q01A

Based on our interview of two years ago, in December 2007, you were taking high school, junior high or elementary courses. Is this correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q01B

Two years ago, in December 2007, were you taking courses leading to a Secondary School Vocational Diploma?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q02A

At any time in the last two years, that is from January 2008 to December 2009, did you take any high school, junior high or elementary education?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q02B

At any time in the last two years, did you take any education leading to a Secondary School Vocational Diploma?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q04A

Were you in high school, junior high or elementary school in December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q04B

Were you taking any courses leading to a Secondary School Vocational Diploma in December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q04C

In December 2009, were you taking courses leading to a High School Diploma or courses leading to a Secondary School Vocational Diploma?

1. High School Diploma
2. Secondary School Vocational Diploma\SSVD
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q05A

At any time in the last two years, did you take any education leading to a Secondary School Vocational Diploma?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q05

In what province or country (were you taking/did you last take) high school (or Secondary School Vocational Diploma/junior high or elementary school) courses?

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q06

(What is the name of the last school you attended where you took either high school or Secondary School Vocational Diploma courses?/What is the name of the last high school, junior high or elementary school you attended)?

1. (Specify) school name
2. Respondent was home schooled
3. Respondent was taking correspondence
courses
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q07

In what city or town is this school located?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q08

In December 2009, were you a full-time student or a part-time student?

1. Full-time
2. Part-time
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q09M

In what month and year were you last in high school (or Secondary School Vocational Diploma program\junior high or elementary school) full-time?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF
DK

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q09Y

What year?

Minimum: 1983 Maximum: 2009

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q12A

As of December 2009, what was the highest grade level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed?

1. Grade 5 or less
2. Grade 6
3. Grade 7
4. Grade 8
5. Grade 9 / Senior 1
6. Grade 10 / Senior 2 / Level I
7. Grade 11 / Senior 3 / Level II
8. Grade 12 / Senior 4 / Level III
11. GED (General Educational Development)
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q12B

(Before beginning your Secondary School Vocational Diploma, what was the highest grade level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed?/As of December 2009, what was the highest grade level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed?)

1. Grade 5 (primary) or less
2. Grade 6 (primary)
3. Secondary 1 / Grade 7
4. Secondary 2 / Grade 8
5. Secondary 3 / Grade 9
6. Secondary 4 / Grade 10
7. Secondary 5 / Grade 11
11. AESS (Attestation of Equivalency of Secondary Studies)
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q13

Did you go past (Secondary 3 / Grade 9)(Grade 9 / Senior 1)(Grade 9)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q14A

What grade level were you enrolled in as of December 2009?

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q14B

What grade level were you enrolled in as of December 2009?

1. Grade 5 (primary) or less
2. Grade 6 (primary)
3. Secondary 1 / Grade 7
4. Secondary 2 / Grade 8
5. Secondary 3 / Grade 9
6. Secondary 4 / Grade 10
7. Secondary 5 / Grade 11
11. AESS (Attestation of equivalency of secondary studies)
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q16A

Have you already completed the requirements for a high school diploma or its equivalent?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q18M

Before December 2009, in what month and year were you last taking high school (or Secondary School Vocational Diploma program/junior high or elementary school) courses?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF
DK

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q18Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q19

At that time, were you a full-time student or a part-time student?

1. Full-time
2. Part-time
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q20M

Before December 2009, in what month and year were you last in high school, (or Secondary School Vocational Diploma program/junior high or elementary school) full-time?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF
DK

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q20Y

What year?

Minimum: 1983 Maximum: 2009

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q21A

Before December 2009, what was the highest grade level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed?

1. Grade 5 or less
2. Grade 6
3. Grade 7
4. Grade 8
5. Grade 9 / Senior 1
6. Grade 10 / Senior 2 / Level I
7. Grade 11 / Senior 3 / Level II
8. Grade 12 / Senior 4 / Level III
9. Grade 13 / OAC (Ontario Academic Credits)
11. GED (General Educational Development)
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q21B

(Before beginning your Secondary School Vocational Diploma, what was the highest grade level in high school, or elementary school you had completed?/Before December 2009, what was the highest grade level in high school, junior high or elementary school you had completed?)

1. Grade 5 (primary) or less
2. Grade 6 (primary)
3. Secondary 1 / Grade 7
4. Secondary 2 / Grade 8
5. Secondary 3 / Grade 9
6. Secondary 4 / Grade 10
7. Secondary 5 / Grade 11
11. AESS (Attestation of equivalency of secondary studies)
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q22

Did you go past (Secondary 3 / Grade 9)(Grade 9 / Senior 1)(Grade 9)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q23A

Have you completed the requirements for a high school diploma or its equivalent?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q24M

In what month and year did you complete the high school diploma requirements?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF
DK

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q24Y

What year?

Minimum: 1992 Maximum: 2010

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q26D

What grade level were you enrolled in when you were last in high school (junior high or elementary school), before December 2009?

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q26E

What grade level were you enrolled in when you were last in high school (junior high or elementary school), before December 2009?

1. Grade 5 (primary) or less
2. Grade 6 (primary)
3. Secondary 1 / Grade 7
4. Secondary 2 / Grade 8
5. Secondary 3 / Grade 9
6. Secondary 4 / Grade 10
7. Secondary 5 / Grade 11
11. AESS (Attestation of equivalency of secondary studies)
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q31

Thinking of your Secondary School Vocational Diploma program, what is/was your main field of study or specialization?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q32

According to your school, what is/was the normal length of time required to complete your Secondary School Vocational Diploma program when taken full-time?

1. Less than 3 months
2. 3 to 5 months
3. 6 or 7 months
4. 8 to 12 months
5. 13 to 17 months
6. 1 1/2 years up to less than 2 years
7. 2 years to less than 3 years
8. 3 years to less than 4 years
9. 4 years to less than 5 years
10. 5 years to less than 6 years
11. 6 years or more
12. Length varies
13. Program only offered part-time
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q33

According to your school, what is/was the normal length of time required to complete your part-time Secondary School Vocational Diploma program?

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q35

In December 2009, what year of your education or training program were you enrolled in?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 9

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q36

As of the end of December 2009, had you completed the requirements for your Secondary School Vocational Diploma program?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q37M

In what month and year did you complete the requirements for your Secondary School Vocational Diploma program?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF
DK

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q37Y

What year?

Minimum: 1992 Maximum: 2010

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q38

What year of your program were you enrolled in when you stopped?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 09

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q45

People sometimes leave school and return again before they finally decide not to continue to the end of high school (or of their Secondary School Vocational Diploma program). In the last two years, that is between January 2008 and December 2009, how many times did you leave school?

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 9

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_E46A

In December 2009, were you out of school because you had left or dropped out?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_E46D

Have you completed the Secondary School Vocational Diploma graduation requirements?

1. Yes (To correct SSVD graduation status)
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_E46E

Have you completed the minimum requirements for a high school diploma or its equivalent?

1. Yes (To correct high school graduation status)
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q46F

(Were you in a Secondary School Vocational Diploma program in December 2009?/Were you in high school, junior high or elementary school or were you taking any high school credits in December 2009?)

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q47

What was your main reason for leaving school before graduating (the last time)?

1. Bored / not interested
2. Problems with school work
3. Problems with teachers
4. Kicked out
5. Missing a few credits / not worth continuing
6. Own health
7. Pregnant / caring for own child
8. Problems at home
9. Had to work / money problems
10. Wanted to work
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q48

Are you glad or sorry you left?

1. Glad
3. Sorry
4. Mixed feelings
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q50

In the last two years, that is between January 2008 and December 2009, did you ever drop out of high school (or of your Secondary School Vocational Diploma program/junior high or elementary school)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q51

Sometimes people leave school and return again more than once. How many times in the last two years did you leave school?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 09

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q52

What was your main reason for leaving school before graduating (the last time)?

1. Bored/not interested
2. Problems with school work
3. Problems with teachers
4. Kicked out
5. Missing a few credits/not worth continuing
6. Own health
7. Pregnant / caring for own child
8. Problems at home
9. Had to work / money problems
10. Wanted to work
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q53

What was the main reason you returned to schooling?

1. Parents / friends talked me into it
2. Realized value of education
3. Wanted diploma
4. Couldn't get a (good) job
5. Was allowed back
6. Found better / different school
7. Other - Specify
8. Did not return to schooling
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q53A

Did you decide not to return because you had already finished the minimum requirements for graduation?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q54

Did you return to the same school that you had left?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q55

Not including junior high or elementary schools, how many different high schools did you attend altogether? (Include the school where you took your Secondary School Vocational Diploma program.)

1. To capture number of high schools
2. Never attended high school / was home schooled /
took distance education
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q55A

Have you ever attended a junior high or an elementary school?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q56

Was the last one you attended a private school?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q58

How long were you at that last school in total?

1. Less than one year
2. About 1 year
3. About 2 years
4. About 3 years
5. About 4 years
6. About 5 years
7. More than 5 years
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q59

Did you ever repeat a grade in elementary school?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

High School Status (B6) - Question identifier:B_Q60

Which grade(s)?

1. Junior kindergarten
2. Kindergarten
3. Grade 1
4. Grade 2
5. Grade 3
6. Grade 4
7. Grade 5
8. Grade 6
9. Grade 7
10. Grade 8
11. Grade 9
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6)

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_NINTR

The next questions are about education and training above high school.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q102

Two years ago you indicated that you were taking education at (Institution name) in December 2007. Is this correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q103

Were you taking education at (Institution name) at any time from January 2008 to December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q109

Two years ago you indicated you were taking education toward your (Diploma name) at (Institution name). Is this correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q109A

Did you complete the requirements for this Program at this Institution by the end of December 2007?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q110

What was the main reason you stopped before completing your (Diploma name) from (Institution name)?

1. Not enough money
2. Wanted to work
3. Marks too low
4. Didn't like it / not for me
5. To change schools or programs
6. Only missing a few credits, not worth continuing
7. Wanted a break
8. To travel
9. Pregnant / caring for own child
10. Own health
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q111

Do you have plans to complete your (Diploma name) from any school?

1. Yes, plan to complete it
2. Completed it
3. No plans to complete it
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q112

Would that be from (Institution name) or from another school?

1. This school
2. Another school
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q118

Between January 2008 and December 2009, (excluding institution(s) name for now), were you taking education toward a diploma, certificate or degree above the high school level at any (other) institution(s)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q119

Between January 2008 and December 2009, how many different diploma, certificate or degree programs, above the High School level, were you taking at this/these (other) institution(s)?

0. zero programs
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q121

Now think about any education or training above the High School level, that you had taken between January 2008 and December 2009. Include it even if you haven't completed it.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q122

Between January 2008 and December 2009, had you taken some education towards a diploma, certificate, or degree, above the high school level?

1. Yes
2. No
RF
DK

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q123

Of those diploma, certificate, or degree programs above the high school level, how many would take someone 3 months or more to complete?

0. No programs like this
1. 1 program
2. 2 programs
3. 3 programs
4. 4 programs
5. 5 programs
6. 6 programs
7. 7 programs
8. 8 programs
9. 9 programs
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q124

Between January 2008 and December 2009, from how many universities, colleges, CEGEP(s), training institutes, or other similar schools, had you taken your education towards (your program(s)/diploma(s), certificate(s) or degree(s))?

0. zero institutions
1. 1 institution
2. 2 institutions
3. 3 institutions
4. 4 institutions
5. 5 institutions
6. 6 institutions
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q126

The name(s) and location(s) of this/these school(s) may be used to find out information such as program size or type of institution. We will collect the name(s) of (institution(s) beginning with the first at which you had taken education since January 2008 and then come forward in time.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q128

What was the full name of (the institution) at which you were taking education between January 2008 and December 2009? Include the campus name if there is one.

Long Answer, 60 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q130

Between January 2008 and December 2009, was that the first of these (institution(s)) (other) schools?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q203

Two years ago you indicated that you were taking education in a (Diploma name) at (Institution name) in December 2007. Is that correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q204

Were you taking education toward your (Diploma name) from (Institution name) at any time between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q209

Did you complete the requirements for your (Diploma name) from (Institution name) by December 2007?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q210

What was the main reason you stopped before completing your (Diploma name) from (Institution name)?

1. Not enough money
2. Wanted to work
3. Marks too low
4. Didn't like it / Not for me
5. To change schools or programs
6. Only missing a few credits, not worth continuing
7. Wanted a break
8. To travel
9. Pregnant / Caring for own child
10. Own health
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q211

Do you have plans to complete your (Diploma name) from any school?

1. Yes, plan to complete it
2. Completed it
3. No plans to complete it
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q211A

Would that be from (Institution name) or from another school?

1. This school
2. Another school
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q214

Were you taking education in any (other) diploma/certificate/degree program at this institution at any time between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q215

How many?

0. zero programs
1. 1 other program
2. 2 other programs
3. 3 other programs
4. 4 other programs
5. 5 other programs
6. 6 other programs
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q219

What type of school is (Institution name)? Is it...?

1. a university
2. a university college (may grant university degrees)
3. a community college or CEGEP
4. a publicly-funded technical institute, or a trade/vocational school
5. a private business school or private training institute
6. a Quebec secondary school or school board
7. another school above high school
8. a school not above high
school (ineligible)
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q221

What province was that in?

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q224

Is your school...

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 997

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q225

Campus code.

Minimum: 000 Maximum: 997

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q226

In which city or town was that school in?

Long Answer, 35 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q227

In order to start at (Institution name), did you move ...?

1. to another country
2. to another province
3. to another city
4. within the same city
5. Did not move
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q228

Between January 2008 and December 2009, how many different diploma, certificate or degree programs were you working on from (Institution name)?

0. No programs
1. 1 program
2. 2 programs
3. 3 programs
4. 4 programs
5. 5 programs
6. 6 programs
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q304

We want to know about the diploma, certificate, or degree programs you were taking from (Institution name) between January 2008 and December 2009.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q304B

We will start by updating our information on the programs you had been taking prior to January 2008 and then we will collect information on those you started since January 2008.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q306B

Now we will collect information on the program(s) you started taking since January 2008.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q306D

We will begin with the first program at which you had taken education since January 2008 and then come forward in time.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q307

What is the official name of the diploma(s), certificate(s) or degree(s) you are or were taking (between January 2008 and December 2009) from (Institution name)?

Long Answer, 60 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q309

What is or was your main field of study or specialization?

1. Collect the name
3. Not yet decided
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q310

Second main field/specialization of equal importance.

1. Collect the second name
3. No second main field of study/specialization of equal importance
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q313

I need to confirm what level of university program that is. For example, is it a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree?

6. University transfer program at/from a college
8. Diploma or certificate BELOW Bachelor's degree
9. Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc, B.Ed., B.Eng.)
10. First professional degree (e.g., medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, optometry, divinity, but not engineering)
11. Diploma or certificate ABOVE Bachelor's, Below Master's
12. Master's degree (e.g., M.B.A., M.A., M.Sc.)
13. Ph.D. degree (doctorate or post-doctoral program)
20. Professional association diploma, certificate or license (e.g., accounting, banking, or insurance)
21. Single course(s) (never part of a diploma, certificate,
or degree program)--Not eligible
23. Other university level
26. Non-university level
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q314

I need to confirm exactly what qualifications someone receives at the end of that program. Would it be a diploma, a certificate, a university degree, or something else?

1. Certificate
2. Diploma
3. University degree (e.g., Bachelors, Masters)
4. Other qualification above the high school level
5. Single course(s) not toward a diploma, certificate, or
degree--Not eligible
6. Not above the high school level--Not eligible
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q314A

I need to confirm what level of university program that is. For example, is it a Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree?

6. University transfer program at/from a college
8. Diploma or certificate BELOW Bachelor's Degree
9. Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc, B.Ed., B.Eng.)
10. First professional degree (e.g., medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, optometry, divinity, but not engineering)
11. Diploma or certificate ABOVE Bachelor's, Below Master's
12. Master's degree (e.g., M.B.A., M.A., M.Sc.)
13. Ph.D. degree (doctorate or post-doctoral program)
20. Professional association diploma, certificate or license (e.g., accounting, banking, or insurance)
21. Single course(s)(never part of a diploma, certificate, or
degree program)--Not eligible
23. Other university level
26. Non-university level
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q315

I need to confirm what type of program that is in Quebec. For example, is it an Attestation of Vocational Specialisation?

2. Attestation of Vocational Specialisation (AVS or ASP)
4. Registered Apprenticeship program
5. College or CEGEP program
20. Professional association diploma, certificate or license (e.g., accounting, banking, or insurance)
21. Single course(s) (never part of a diploma, certificate, or
degree program)--Not eligible
22. Not above the high school level--Not eligible
26. Other above high school level
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q317

What type of program was that? For example, was it a diploma from a college? A certificate from a private training institute?

3. Private business school or training institute
4. Registered Apprenticeship program
5. College, CEGEP or Trade/vocational(or similar e.g., hospital school of nursing or radiology, a technical institute)
6. University transfer program at/from a college
7. Post-diploma from a college (college diploma needed first)
8. University diploma or certificate below Bachelor's
20. Professional association diploma, certificate or license (e.g., accounting, banking, or insurance)
21. Single course(s) (never part of a diploma, certificate, or
degree program)--Not eligible
22. Not above high school level--Not eligible
23. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q319

What was the main reason you chose to take (this program/subject)?

1. Co-op/ work experience included
2. Make parents happy
3. Good at it/ get good marks
4. Better job opportunities
5. To make good money
6. Want job related to it
7. Personal interest in it
8. Needed for further education
9. Didn't know what else to take
10. Cost, program length, or location
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q321

Did you ever change your main field of study or specialization for this diploma /certificate/ degree while at (Institution name)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q322

What is the main reason you changed it?

1. Marks too low
2. Couldn't get in before
3. Better job opportunities
4. Changed career plans
5. Didn't like it/ not for me
6. Interest in new subject
7. Someone recommended it
8. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q324

In what month and year did you start taking a (program name) from (Institution name)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
Refused

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q325

Year.

Minimum: 1992 Maximum: 2010

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q329

It appears that you started this program before (month/year) when you were last in high school (junior high or elementary school). Is this correct?

1. Yes
2. No, correct Date Started this program
3. No, correct Date Last in High School
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q330

When were you last in high school, junior high or elementary school?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q331

Year.

Minimum: 1982 Maximum: 2009

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q333

According to your school, what is the normal length of time required to complete a (program name) when taken full-time?

1. Less than 3 Months
2. 3 to 5 Months
3. 6 to 7 Months
4. 8 to 12 Months
5. 13 to 17 Months
6. 1 and half years up to less than 2 years
7. 2 Years to less than 3 years
8. 3 Years to less than 4 years
9. 4 Years to less than 5 years
10. 5 Years to less than 6 years
11. 6 Years or more
12. Length varies
13. Program only offered part-time
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q334

According to your school, what is the normal length of time required to complete a (program name) when taken part-time?

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q336

Were you still taking education or training towards your (program name) from (Institution name) in December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q339

Two years ago you indicated that your main field of study was (name of main field study). Is that information correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q340

(Is it still the same?/Was it the same when you (completed/stopped))?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q341

(What is your main field of study now? / What was your main field of study when you (completed/stopped))?

Long Answer, 40 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q343

Why the change in your main field of study?

Long Answer, 40 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q344

Two years ago you indicated that you were undecided as to your main field of study. (Have you since chosen a main field of study?/Did you have a main field of study upon completion?/Had you chosen a main field of study before stopping?)

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q345

What is or was your main field of study or specialization?

Long Answer, 40 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q349

In December 2009, were you a full-time student or a part-time student?

1. Full-time
2. Part-time
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q361

In December 2009, what year of your education or training program were you enrolled in?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 09

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q362

In what month and year do you expect to finish the requirements for your (program name)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
14. Does not expect to complete
RF
DK

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q363

Year.

Minimum: 2009 Maximum: 2020

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q364

The date you expect to complete this program is before the date you started taking it. Which date is not correct?'

1. To correct expected completion date
2. To correct program start date

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q367

Between January 2008 and December 2009, had you stopped or interrupted your education toward your (program name) from (Institution name)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q368

What was the main reason you stopped/(interrupted)?

1. Not enough money
2. Wanted to work
3. Marks too low
4. Didn't like it / Not for me
5. To change schools or programs
7. Wanted a break
8. To travel
9. Pregnant / Caring for own child
10. Own health
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q372

As of the end of December 2009, had you completed the requirements for your (program name) from (Institution name)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q373

In what month and year did you complete the requirements for your (program name) from (Institution name)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q374

Year.

Minimum: 1992 Maximum: 2009

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q378

In what month and year before December 2009, did you stop taking education towards a (program name) from (Institution name)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q379

Year.

Minimum: 1992 Maximum: 2009

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q383

At that time, were you a full-time student or a part-time student?

1. Full-time
2. Part-time
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q384

During the last two years, did you stop or interrupt your education toward your (program name) from (Institution name) before completing it?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q385

What was the main reason you stopped?

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q400

What is the main reason you stopped before completing your (program name) from (Institution name)?

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q402

When you stopped this program at this Institution, were you a full-time student or a part-time student?

1. Full-time
2. Part-time
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q404

What year of your program were you enrolled in when you stopped taking it at this school?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 07

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q405

Do you have plans to complete your (program name) from any school?

1. Yes, plan to complete it
2. Completed it
3. No plans to complete it
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q406

Would that be from (Institution name) or from another school?

1. This school
2. Another school
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q407

About how many months did you stop for?

1. Less than one month
2. 1 to 5 months
3. 6 to 11 months
4. 12 to 17 months
5. 18 months or more
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q408

How much of your work towards this program from (Institution name) did you take as a part-time student? Was that...?

1. none of it
2. less than half
3. about half
4. more than half
5. all of it
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q410

My notes show that the last time you were in this program before January 2010 you were a part-time student. Is that correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q412

My notes show that the last time you were in this program before January 2010 you were a full-time student. Is that correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q414

Before January 2010, in what month and year did you last take education towards your (program name) from (Institution name) as a full-time student?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q415

Year.

Minimum: 1992 Maximum: 2009

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q417

Between January 2008 and December 2009, how much of this diploma, certificate, or degree did you take through correspondence or another type of distance education like television or video? Was that...?

1. none of it
2. less than half
3. about half
4. more than half
5. all of it
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q418

What methods of distance education did you use?

1. Television or radio broadcasts
2. Videotapes or audio-cassettes
3. Video-conferencing (live)
4. Telephone or Audio-conferencing (live)
5. Internet or email
6. Correspondence by regular mail
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q419

During the last 2 years, has your program (program name) included on-the-job experience, where you spent time in a work place?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q420

Was this ...?

1. a Co-op program (alternating periods of study and paid work terms)
2. an Apprenticeship program
3. a Trade/vocational training program
4. another program (e.g., practicum, internship,
clinical)
5. another program with a work placement
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q422

Would it be best to describe the total time you spent with an employer in this program in terms of months, weeks, days or hours?

1. Months
2. Weeks
3. Days
4. Hours
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q423

How many months did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 24

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q424

During those months, on average, how many weeks per month did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 5

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q425

How many weeks did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 104

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q426

On average how many days per week did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 07

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q427

How many days did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 730

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q428

On average, how many hours per day did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 12

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q429

How many hours in total did you spend with an employer?

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 1000

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q430

What was the main reason you chose to participate in this work experience program?

1. Requirement of my program
2. Parents wanted me to
3. Good at it/to get good marks
4. Better job opportunities
5. To make good money
6. Wanted job related to it
7. Interested in subject
8. Better qualifies me for further university, college, or other education
9. Didn't know what else to take
10. Someone recommended it (such as a guidance counselor or friend)
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q432

Did you obtain information in this program
... about future employers for students in your field of study?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q433

Did you obtain information in this program
... about possible types of jobs?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q434

Did you obtain information in this program
... about possible further education?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q437B

Do you really want to make this program ineligible?

1. Yes
2. No

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q437C

Please enter the reason for making this program ineligible.

Long Answer, 60 characters.

Education and Training Above High School (H6) - Question identifier:H_Q441

What is the main reason you did not participate in a work experience program during the last 2 years?

1. Not offered at my institution
2. Not offered in my program
3. Did not see the value
4. Did not know they existed
5. Did not qualify (marks too low/missing credits)
6. Only offered to full-time students
7. Program was full
8. Not offered in program(s) I was interested in
9. Other - specify
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6)

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q20

For the next set of questions think only about your very first year in (institution). If your program was less than one year, think of that whole time.

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q23

During most of your first year, did you live in a student residence at your school?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q24

Whom did you live with most of the time?

1. Parent(s) or guardian(s)
2. girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse and/or children
3. other relatives (brother, aunt)
4. students or friends (off campus)
5. boarding house with strangers
6. on your own (nobody else)
7. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q25

During your first year, how many classes did you have of fewer than 35 people? Was it...?

1. none of them
2. less than half
3. about half
4. more than half
5. all of them
6. had no classroom instruction
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q26

How many classes did you have of 75 people or more?

1. None of them
2. Less than half
3. About half
4. More than half
5. All of them
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q27

During or before your first year, did you take part in any workshops, programs or courses designed to help you adjust to first-year studies?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q28

In your first year, what was your overall grade average as a percentage?

1. 90% or above (mainly A+'s)
2. 80 to 89% (mainly A's, A-'s)
3. 70 to 79% (mainly B's)
4. 60 to 69% (mainly C's)
5. 50 to 59% (mainly D's)
6. Under 50% (mainly E's and F's)
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q29

Could you give me a letter grade?

1. A+ (90% or above)
2. A- to A (80 to 89%)
3. B- to B+ (70 to 79%)
4. C- to C+ (60 to 69%)
5. D- to D+ (50 to 59%)
6. E to F (Under 50%)
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q30

During your first year, about how many hours each week did you spend studying or doing assigned work outside of class?

1. zero
2. Less than one hour per week
3. 1 to 3 hours
4. 4 to 7 hours
5. 8 to 14 hours
6. 15 to 20 hours
7. 21 to 30 hours
8. More than 30 hours per week
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q30A

Did you have any work or reading assigned to do outside of class?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q33

How many times per month did you think about dropping out? Was it ...?

1. never
2. less than once a month
3. once or twice a month
4. about once a week
5. more than once a week
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q35

During the school year, about how many hours each week did you do unpaid work in your family's business or farm, if they had one?

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 168

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q37

Did you usually work per week... ?

1. 1 to less than 10 hours
2. 10 to less than 20 hours
3. 20 to less than 30 hours
4. 30 hours or more
5. zero, did not work
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q38

During the school year, about how many hours each week did you work at a job for pay? Also count odd jobs, but not work placements for school like Co-op or other work education programs.

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 168

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q40

Did you usually work per week ... ?

1. 1 to less than 10 hours
2. 10 to less than 20 hours
3. 20 to less than 30 hours
4. 30 hours or more
5. zero, did not work
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q41A

During the school year, did working at a job or odd jobs cause a "Decrease, Increase, or No change"
... in your overall marks?

1. Decrease
2. Increase
3. No change
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q41B

Did working at a job or odd jobs cause a "Decrease, Increase, or No change"
... in the amount of studying or school work you did?

1. Decrease
2. Increase
3. No change
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q41C

Did working at a job or odd jobs cause a "Decrease, Increase, or No change"
... in your interest in school?

1. Decrease
2. Increase
3. No change
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q41D

Did working at a job or odd jobs cause a "Decrease, Increase, or No change"
... in the time you spent with your friends?

1. Decrease
2. Increase
3. No change
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q41E

Did working at a job or odd jobs cause a "Decrease, Increase, or No change"
... in the number of hours of sleep you got?

1. Decrease
2. Increase
3. No change
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q45

How many of your instructors showed an interest in helping students succeed?

1. None of them
2. Very few
3. Some
4. Most
5. All
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_R46

For the next question, please tell me whether the statement was true for you "Never, Rarely, Some of the time, Most of the time, or All of the time".

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q47

I missed deadlines given for assigned work.

1. Never
2. Rarely
3. Some of the time
4. Most of the time
5. All of the time
6. No work assigned
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_R51

Please tell me whether you "Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, or Strongly agree" with each of the following statements.

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q53

There were people at school that I could talk to about personal things.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q54

During my first year, I felt I had found the right program for me.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q55

My first year helped me to get a better idea of my future plans.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q56

My first year gave me skills that would help me in the job market.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6) - Question identifier:KE_Q57

During my first year, I was sure of the type of work I would like to have in the future.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Funding (L6)

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_R00

The next questions are about funding your education.

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q01

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you received money from your parents or partner, that you don't have to pay back? Exclude amounts received from RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plan), RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plan), trust funds or savings bonds.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q01A

What was the total amount of money received from your parents or partner during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q02

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you received money from people, other than your parents or partner, that you don't have to pay back? Exclude amounts received from RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plan), RRSPs (Registered Retirement Savings Plan), trust funds or savings bonds.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q02A

What was the total amount of money received from people other than your parents or partner during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q03

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you used money earned from jobs since leaving high school?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q03A1

What was the total amount of money earned from jobs since leaving high school that you used during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q03A

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you used money from your personal savings? (exclude money earned from jobs since leaving high school)

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q03A2

What was the total amount of money from your personal savings that you used during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q04

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you received money from trust funds, Registered Education Savings Plan (RESPs) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSPs)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q04A

What was the total amount of money received from trust funds, Registered Education Savings (RESPs) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSPs) during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q04B

Was any of this from a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q04C

What was the total amount?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q05

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you received money from scholarships, awards or prizes?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q05A

What was the total amount received from these scholarships, awards or prizes during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q06

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you received money from grants or bursaries?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q06A

What was the total amount received from these grants or bursaries during the last two years?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07

Considering different sources of money for funding your education, between January 2008 and December 2009,
...had you received money from loans to fund your education, including those from government, family or directly from a bank?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B

Did you get a government sponsored student loan?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07C

Other than a student loan, did you get a bank loan, a line of credit or a loan from your parents or family?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B1

(Two years ago, you said you borrowed ($ amount) using the government sponsored student loan program. As of December 31st, 2009, what was the total you had borrowed?/You said you received a government sponsored student loan. As of December 31st, 2009, what was the total you had borrowed?)

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B2

(Two years ago, you said you owed ($ amount) for all government sponsored student loans. As of December 31st, 2009, how much did you owe on these loans?/You said you received a government sponsored student loan. As of December 31st, 2009, how much did you owe on these loans?)

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B3A

Are you aware of government aid programs such as loan remission, interest relief, debt reduction or revision of terms available for government student loans?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B3B

Have you received a loan remission, interest relief, debt reduction or revision of terms on your government student loan between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B3C

What was the amount of your loan remission, interest relief, debt reduction or revision of terms?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B4

Between January 2008 and December 2009, did you make payments to repay your government student loan?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5

Were payments made monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, or by some other payment schedule?

1. Monthly
2. Bi-weekly
3. Weekly
4. Occasionally as able
5. Annually
6. Quarterly
7. Other schedule - Specify
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5B

What was the amount of the (monthly / bi-weekly / weekly / quarterly) payment?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 200000

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5C

What was the total amount paid between January 2008 and December 2009?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 200000

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5D

In what year do you expect to have your government-sponsored student loans paid off?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2030

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5E

Did you receive any assistance from the governments or lenders in making repayment of these student loans?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5F

Did you receive assistance in the form of interest relief from federal or provincial governments?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5G

Did you receive assistance in the form of decreased loan payments that you negotiated with your lender?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07B5H

Have you ever defaulted on any of these student loans?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07E

(Two years ago, you said you owed ($ amount) on loans from a bank, a line of credit or from parents or family to fund your education. As of December 31st, 2009, how much did you owe on these loans?) (You said you received a loan from a bank, a line of credit or from parents or family to fund your education. As of December 31st, 2009, how much did you owe on these loans?)

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_R07D

The next questions are about funding your education.

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1

Two years ago, you said you owed ($ amount) for all your government sponsored student loans. As of December 31st, 2009, how much did you owe on these loans?

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1A

Are you aware of government aid programs such as loan remission, interest relief, debt reduction or revision of terms available for government student loans?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1B

Have you received a loan remission, interest relief, debt reduction or revision of terms on your government student loan between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1C

What was the amount of your loan remission, interest relief, debt reduction or revision of terms?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1D

Between January 2008 and December 2009, did you make payments to repay your government student loan?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1E

Were payments made monthly, bi-weekly, weekly, or by some other payment schedule?

1. Monthly
2. Bi-weekly
3. Weekly
4. Occasionally as able
5. Annually
6. Quarterly
7. Other schedule - Specify
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1F

What was the amount of the (monthly / bi-weekly / weekly / quarterly) payment?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 200000

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1G

What was the total amount paid between January 2008 and December 2009?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 200000

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1H

In what year do you expect to have your government-sponsored student loans paid off?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2030

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1I

Did you receive any assistance from the governments or lenders in making repayment of these student loans?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1J

Did you receive assistance in the form of interest relief from federal or provincial governments?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1K

Did you receive assistance in the form of decreased loan payments that you negotiated with your lender?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D1L

Have you ever defaulted on any of these student loans?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q07D2

Two years ago, you said you owed ($ amount) on loans from a bank, a line of credit or from parents or family to fund your education. As of December 31st, 2009, how much did you owe on these loans?

Minimum: 0 Maximum: 999993

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q08

Between January 2008 and December 2009, had you used money from other sources to fund your education, such as a government program, or other?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Funding (L6) - Question identifier:L_Q09

During the last two years, from which source did you receive the most money?

1. Money from parents or partner
2. Money from other people
3. Money from jobs
4. Money from personal savings
5. Money from trust funds, RESPs or RRSPs
6. Money from scholarships, awards or prizes
7. Money from grants or bursaries
8. Loans from government, family or directly from a bank
9. Money from other sources
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6)

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_NINTR

The next questions are about loans and aspirations.

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q01

Between January 2008 and December 2009, have you applied for a government sponsored student loan to fund your education?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q02

What is the main reason you have not applied for a government sponsored student loan?

1. Did not need one
2. Not going to college/university
3. Think would not qualify/parents, respondent income too high
4. Don't know how to apply
5. Loans not available for program/institution of interest
6. Don't meet residency requirements
7. Not willing to borrow/go into debt
8. Not able to borrow enough
9. Prefer to borrow elsewhere
10. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q03

Do you know where to get information about the government student loan program?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q04

Were any of your student loan applications approved between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q05

Why was your application for a government student loan turned down?

1. Parents income too high
2. Respondent income too high
3. Did not meet residency requirements
4. Loans not available for program/institution of interest
5. Waiting for decision on approval
6. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q06

Did being turned down prevent you from attending the school you wanted to attend?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q07

Were the loans that you received between January 2008 and December 2009 as large as you would have liked?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q07A

Were the loans that you received between January 2008 and December 2009 sufficient to meet your needs/expenses?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q08

Did the amount of the loan prevent you from attending the school you wanted to attend?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_R10

The next few questions are about non-education private debt.

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10A

Do you have to pay for housing (mortgage, rent or room and board)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10A1

What is your average monthly payment? Would it be...?

1. less than $500
2. $500 to less than $1,000
3. $1,000 to less than $2,000
4. $2,000 or more
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10B

Do you have a car loan or lease?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10B1

What is your average monthly payment? Would it be...?

1. less than $250
2. $250 to less than $500
3. $500 to less than $1,000
4. $1,000 or more
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10C

Do you have a line of credit from a bank or financial institution?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10C1

What is your outstanding balance? Would it be...?

1. 0 - no balance
2. less than $500
3. $500 to less than $1,000
4. $1,000 to less than $2,000
5. $2,000 to less than $3,000
6. $3,000 to less than $5,000
7. $5,000 to less than $10,000
8. $10,000 to less than $20,000
9. $20,000 or more
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10D

Do you have any credit cards from a financial institution, a retail store or gas station?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10D1

What is your outstanding balance? Would it be...?

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10E

Do you have any other personal loans not already mentioned?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10E1

What is your outstanding balance? Would it be...?

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10F

Do you have other debt not already reported?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q10F1

What is your outstanding balance? Would it be...?

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q11A

The current tax system provides assistance to post-secondary education through several deductions, non-refundable tax credits and tax deferrals. Are you aware of the following tax incentives
...Education tax credit?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q11B

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q11C

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q11D

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q12A

Have you taken advantage of the education tax credit between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q12B

Have you taken advantage of the tuition fee tax credit between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q12C

Have you taken advantage of the textbook tax credit between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q12D

Have you taken advantage of the student loan interest tax credit between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q13

Have you transferred an unused portion of your tax credit to your spouse, common-law partner, parent or grandparent between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q14

Have you carried forward an unused portion of your tax credit between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q22

I want to confirm that before January 2010, the last time you were taking any type of full-time schooling was in (month/year). Is that correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q23M

Before January 2010, in what month and year did you last take courses as a full-time student?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Never
RF
DK

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q23Y

What year?

Minimum: 1983 Maximum: 2009

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q26

In which months between January 2008 and (month/year) were you not taking any type of full-time schooling? For example, because of summer breaks or taking school part-time.

1. January 2008
2. February 2008
3. March 2008
4. April 2008
5. May 2008
6. June 2008
7. July 2008
8. August 2008
9. September 2008
10. October 2008
11. November 2008
12. December 2008
13. January 2009
14. February 2009
15. March 2009
16. April 2009
17. May 2009
18. June 2009
19. July 2009
20. August 2009
21. September 2009
22. October 2009
23. November 2009
24. December 2009
25. No months off
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q30

The next questions ask about your plans for your future education and work. As things stand now, what is the highest level of education you think you will get?

1. Less than a high school diploma
2. High school diploma or graduation equivalency
3. Some post-secondary (no certificate, diploma or degree)
4. Private business school or commercial school certificate or diploma
5. College, CEGEP, trade/vocational certificate or diploma or registered apprenticeship
6. University bachelor's degree (eg. BA, BSc, B.Ed.)
7. University first professional degree (eg. medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, optometry, divinity)
8. University Master's degree
9. Ph.D. (University earned doctorate)
10. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q31

What is the highest level of education you would like to get?

1. Less than a high school diploma
2. High school diploma or graduation equivalency
3. Some post-secondary (no certificate, diploma or degree)
4. Private business school or commercial school diploma or certificate
5. College, CEGEP, trade/vocational certificate or diploma or registered apprenticeship
6. University bachelor's degree (eg. BA, BSc, B.Ed.)
7. University first professional degree (eg. medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, optometry, divinity)
8. University Master's degree
9. Ph.D. (University earned doctorate)
10. Other - Specify
11. Undecided
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q32

Is there anything standing in your way of going as far in school as you would like to go?

1. No
2. Financial situation (needs to work / costs too much)
3. Not able to get into program/marks too low / not accepted
4. Not enough interest or motivation
5. Wants to stay close to home
6. Takes too long
7. Wanted to work
8. Caring for own children
9. Own health
10. Not sure what to do
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q46

What kind of job or occupation would you be interested in having when you are about 30 years old?

1. Describe
2. Own your own business/self-employed
3. Full-time homemaker
4. Don't expect to be working (other reasons)
5. Undecided
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q48

How certain are you that you will eventually have this career or work? Are you ...?

1. very certain
2. fairly certain
3. fairly uncertain
4. very uncertain
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q49

How much education do you think is needed for this type of work?

1. Less than a high school diploma
2. High school diploma or graduation equivalency
3. Trade/vocational certificate or diploma, or an apprenticeship
4. College or CEGEP (Quebec) certificate or diploma
5. University degree
6. Has not yet found a future career of interest
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_R50

The next questions are about your health. Please respond using "Yes, sometimes; Yes, often; or No".

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q50

Do you have any difficulty hearing, seeing, communicating, walking, climbing stairs, bending, learning or doing any similar activities?

1. Yes, sometimes
2. Yes, often
3. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q51

Does a physical condition or mental condition or health problem reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can do
... at home?

1. Yes, sometimes
2. Yes, often
3. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q52

Does a physical condition or mental condition or health problem reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can/could do
... at work?

1. Yes, sometimes
2. Yes, often
3. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q53

Does a physical condition or mental condition or health problem reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can/could do
... at school?

1. Yes, sometimes
2. Yes, often
3. No
DK, RF

Loans and Aspirations (M6) - Question identifier:M_Q54

Does a physical condition or mental condition or health problem reduce the amount or the kind of activity you can do
... in other activities, for example, transportation or leisure?

1. Yes, sometimes
2. Yes, often
3. No
DK, RF

Social Support (N6)

Social Support (N6) - Question identifier:N_Q11

How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others? Please answer with Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree or Strongly agree.
If something went wrong, no one would help me.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Social Support (N6) - Question identifier:N_Q12

How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others?
I have family and friends who help me feel safe, secure and happy.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Social Support (N6) - Question identifier:N_Q13

How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others?
There is someone I trust whom I would turn to for advice if I were having problems.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Social Support (N6) - Question identifier:N_Q14

How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others?
There is no one I feel comfortable talking about problems with.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Social Support (N6) - Question identifier:N_Q15

How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others?
There is no one I feel close to.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Social Support (N6) - Question identifier:N_Q16

How do you feel about the following statements concerning the support you get from others?
There are people I can count on in times of trouble.

1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly agree
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16)

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_NINTR

Now, we will ask you some work-related questions.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q02

Based on our interview of two years ago, you were working for (employer name) in December 2007. Is this correct?

1. Yes - no spelling or clarification required
2. Yes - spelling corrections or clarifications are required
3. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q02A

What is the full name of this employer or business?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q03

Based on our interview of two years ago, you had a job with (employer name) but were not working in December 2007. Is this correct?

1. Yes - no spelling or clarification required
2. Yes - spelling corrections or clarifications are required
3. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q03A

What is the full name of this employer or business?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q04

Were you working for (employer name) in December 2007?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q05

In the last two years, that is from January 2008 to December 2009, did you return to work for (employer name)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q06M

In what month and year did you realize that you would not be returning to (employer name)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q06Y

What Year?

Minimum: 2007 Maximum: 2009

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q07

Did you work at that job at any time in the last two years, that is from January 2008 to December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q08M

During what month and year did your job with (employer name) end?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q08Y

What Year?

Minimum: 2007 Maximum: 2009

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q09

Did you leave this job or did the job come to an end?

1. Left job
2. Job came to an end
3. Both
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q10

What was your main reason for leaving this job?

1. Going to school / training
2. Own health
3. Pregnant / caring for own children
4. Other personal or family responsibilities
5. Found new job
6. Moved to a new residence
7. Dissatisfied with job
8. To concentrate on other job
9. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q11

What was the main reason why this job came to an end?

1. Company moved
2. Company went out of business
3. Seasonal nature of work
4. Layoff / Business slowdown (non-seasonal)
5. Labour dispute
6. Dismissal / fired by employer
7. Temporary job / Contract ended
8. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q12

At any time in the last two years, that is from January 2008 to December 2009, did you begin working at a job or a business for pay?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q13

At any time in the last two years, did you begin any unpaid work in the business or farm of your family?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q14

Many people have odd jobs or have jobs on the side to make money. For example, babysitting, tutoring, or shovelling a neighbour's driveway. At any time in the last two years, did you begin any such jobs for pay?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q15

Altogether, how many different jobs did you begin working at during years 2008 and 2009?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 50

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q20

I will now collect information only on jobs that you started working at during year 2008 or 2009. Thinking of the first job you started working at since January 2008, what is the name of the business or the employer you worked for?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q21

What is the name of your next business or employer?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q22

What kind of business, industry or service was (employer name)?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q23

Thinking only of the last 2 years, at your job with (employer name), what kind of work were you doing?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q24

What were your most important activities or duties?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q26

In your job with (employer name) were you ...?

1. a paid worker (an employee)
2. a self-employed worker
3. an unpaid worker in your family's farm or business

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q27M

(In what month and year did you return/begin to work for (employer name)?) (In what month and year did you begin to work for (employer name)?)

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q27Y

What year?

Minimum: 1980 Maximum: 2010

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q28

Did you still work at that job in December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q29M

Prior to January 2010, during what month and year did you last work at (employer name)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q29Y

What year?

Minimum: 1990 Maximum: 2009

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q34

In what province did you work at this job?

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q35

In what state was this job located?

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q37

At this job, did you work during every month between (month/year) and (month/year)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_QCNT1

What do you want to change?

1. No change
2. Mark job not eligible
3. Add a job (do not decrease)
4. Change start date
5. Change end date

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q51

Now, think back to the very first job you held after you left full-time schooling. This could be a job where you worked for pay, worked at odd jobs, were self-employed or an unpaid worker in your family's business or farm. For whom did you work at your first job after you left full time schooling in (month/year)?

1. Specify the name
2. Has not worked since leaving full-time schooling
DK, RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q53M

In what month and year did you start working at this job?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q53Y

What year?

Minimum: 1980 Maximum: 2009

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q54M

Prior to January 2010, in what month and year did you last work at this job?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q54Y

What year?

Minimum: 1990 Maximum: 2009

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q60

Was this first job you had after you left full-time schooling one of the jobs which you earlier reported working during years 2008 or 2009, and a job for which information was collected?

1. Yes
2. No
RF
DK

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q64

What kind of business, industry or service was (employer name)?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q65

At this job, what kind of work were you doing?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q66

What were your most important activities or duties?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q67

In your job with (employer name), were you ...?

1. a paid worker (an employee)
2. a self-employed worker
3. an unpaid worker in your family's farm or business

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q68

In what province did you work at this job?

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q69

In what state was this job located?

Work-related Questions (P16) - Question identifier:P1_Q71

At this job, did you work during every month between (month/year) and (month/year)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26)

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_R01

Now I have some questions about your employment with (employer name).

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q01A

At this job, did you have an incorporated business?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q02

During 2008 or 2009, at your job with (employer name), did you have any paid employees?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q03

How many paid employees did this business have on average when you last worked at this job?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 100

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q05

At any time in the last two years, that is between January 2008 and December 2009, while you were working at this job, did you ever have an unpaid leave of 4 weeks or more in a row?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q06

During 2008 and 2009, how many unpaid leaves of 4 weeks or more in a row have you had from (employer name)?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 11

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_N08

I will collect the information on your first three unpaid leaves during 2008 and 2009 only.

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q09M

In what month and year did your first unpaid leave begin?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Before January 2008
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q09Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_N09M

What month?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_N09Y

What year?

Minimum: 1997 Maximum: 2007

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q13M

In what month and year did you go back to work?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Was still on leave in January 2010
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q13Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q17

What was the main reason you were away from this job?

1. Going to school / training
2. Own health
3. Pregnant / caring for own child
4. Other personal or family responsibilities
5. Temporary layoff - seasonal conditions
6. Temporary layoff - non-seasonal
7. Casual job, no work available
8. Labour dispute (strike / lockout)
9. Vacation without pay
10. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q19M

In what month and year did your second unpaid leave begin?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q19Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q23M

In what month and year did you go back to work?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Was still on leave in January 2010
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q23Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q29M

In what month and year did your third unpaid leave begin?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q29Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q33M

In what month and year did you go back to work?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
13. Was still on leave in January 2010
RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q33Y

What year?

Minimum: 2008 Maximum: 2009

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q40

When you last worked at your job with (employer name) in (year), did you usually work every week of the month?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q41

When you last worked at this job, how many weeks in a month did you usually work?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 5

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q42

When you last worked at this job in (year), how many (paid) hours did you usually work per week?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 168

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q44

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

1. 30 hours or more
2. Less than 30 hours
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q45

What was your main reason for working less than 30 hours per week at this job?

1. Going to school / training
2. Did not want full-time work
3. Could not find work with 30 hours or more a week
4. Slack work, business conditions
5. Own health
6. Pregnant / caring for own child
7. Other personal or family responsibilities
8. Other - Multiple job holder
9. Other - Characteristics/nature of the job
10. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q47

What is the easiest way for you to tell us your usual (earnings/wage or salary) when you last worked at this job in (year)? Would it be hourly, weekly, annually or on some other basis?

1. Per hour
2. Per day
3. Per week
4. Once every 2 weeks (bi-weekly)
5. Twice a month (semi-monthly)
6. Per month (monthly)
7. Per year (annually)
8. Per piece
9. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q48

How many days per week did you usually work?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 7

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q49A

What were your hourly (earnings/wages or salary), before taxes (and all other deductions) when you last worked at this job in (year)?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 1000000

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q49B

What were your (earnings/wages or salary), before taxes (and all other deductions) when you last worked at this job in (year)?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 1000000

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q52

Is that amount in Canadian or American dollars?

1. Canadian dollars
2. American dollars
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q54

Approximately how much (did you earn/were you paid) per month at this job when you last worked in (year)?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 99999

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q55

Is that amount in Canadian or American dollars?

1. Canadian dollars
2. American dollars
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q57

What were your total earnings before taxes and other deductions from this job (per year/for all of 2009 (January 1st to December 31st))?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 1000000

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q59

Is that amount in Canadian or American dollars?

1. Canadian dollars
2. American dollars
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q61

Considering all aspects of your job, how satisfied were you with it? Would you say that you were ...?

1. very satisfied
2. satisfied
3. dissatisfied
4. very dissatisfied
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q62

Considering the duties and responsibilities of that job, how satisfied were you with the money you made? Would you say that you were ...?

1. very satisfied
2. satisfied
3. dissatisfied
4. very dissatisfied
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q65A

Think back to when you first started working at this job in (year), what were your hourly (earnings/wages or salary), before taxes (and all other deductions)?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 1000000

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q65B

Think back to when you first started working at this job in (year), what were your (earnings/wages or salary), (per month), before taxes (and all other deductions)?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 1000000

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q67

When you first started this job did you usually work every week of the month?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q68

How many weeks in a month did you usually work?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 5

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q70

In those weeks, how many days per week did you usually work?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 7

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q71

When you first started this job, how many (paid) hours did you usually work per week?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 168

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q73

When you first started this job, did you usually work 30 hours or more per week or less than 30 hours per week?

1. 30 hours or more
2. Less than 30 hours
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q76

When you first started this job, did your employer indicate to you that your job would end at a specific point in time, for example, after a period of six months?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q77

When you first started working for (employer name) in (year) what method did you use to find this job?

1. Placement / posting at school
2. Public employment agency (Human Resource Centre, Student Employment Centre)
3. Private employment agency / temp agency
4. Contacted employer directly / sent out resume
5. Through friends or relatives
6. Placed an ad
7. Answered an ad
8. Employer contacted you directly
9. Referral from another employer
10. Other - Worked there previously
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q78

In order to find or to begin this job, did you move to ...?

1. another country
2. another province
3. another city
4. within the same city
5. or did not move
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q80

When you last worked at this job in (month/year), did you leave your job or did the job come to an end?

1. Left job
2. Job came to an end
3. Both
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q81

What was your main reason for leaving this job?

1. Going to school / training
2. Own health
3. Pregnant / caring for own children
4. Other personal or family responsibilities
5. Found new job
6. Move to a new residence
7. Dissatisfied with job
8. To concentrate on other job
9. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Employment (P26) - Question identifier:P2_Q83

What was the main reason why this job came to an end?

Reservation Wage (P56)

Reservation Wage (P56) - Question identifier:P5_R01

The next questions are about the conditions you would accept to begin a new job immediately.

Reservation Wage (P56) - Question identifier:P5_Q02

If you were looking for a job, what would be the lowest wage or salary you would accept to work full-time in a new job to begin immediately?

Minimum: 1.00 Maximum: 1000000.00

Reservation Wage (P56) - Question identifier:P5_Q03

Would that be ...?

1. per hour
2. per week
3. once every two weeks (bi-weekly)
4. per month (monthly)
5. per year (annually)

Reservation Wage (P56) - Question identifier:P5_Q05

Would you move to another city or town to improve your job or career opportunities?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
DK, RF

Reservation Wage (P56) - Question identifier:P5_Q06

What is the main reason you would not move?

1. Still in school
2. Happy with job situation
3. Miss family/friends
4. No guarantee of finding work elsewhere
5. Uncertainty/afraid of changes (different city, people)
6. Cultural, linguistic or social reasons
7. Cost of living elsewhere too high
8. Moving too expensive
9. Education/professional recognition
10. Caring for own child
11. Other family responsibilities
12. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Training - P6A (P6A6)

Training - P6A (P6A6) - Question identifier:P6_R01

The next questions deal with courses or training programs related to a job or to your career.

Training - P6A (P6A6) - Question identifier:P6_Q01

Did you participate in any courses or training programs organized by any of your employers in the last two years, that is between January 2008 and December 2009?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6A (P6A6) - Question identifier:P6_Q02

How many did you participate in?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 50

Training - P6A (P6A6) - Question identifier:P6_Q03

Not including any schooling or training already discussed, in the last two years, have you attended other courses or training programs related to a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6A (P6A6) - Question identifier:P6_Q04

How many different courses or training programs did you participate in?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 50

Training - P6B (P6B6)

Training - P6B (P6B6) - Question identifier:P6_Q05A

We did not finish discussing the following training program in (name of institution). Would you consider this as training...?

1. an employer organized for you
2. as training related to a job or career, or
3. as another type of training
DK, RF

Training - P6B (P6B6) - Question identifier:P6_Q05B

Did you already count this training activity in the number of courses or training programs organized by one of your employers?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6B (P6B6) - Question identifier:P6_Q05C

Did you already count this training activity in the number of courses or training programs related to a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6C (P6C6)

Training - P6C (P6C6) - Question identifier:P6_Q07A

What was the name of the course or training program your employer organized for you?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Training - P6C (P6C6) - Question identifier:P6_Q07B

What was the name of the second course or training program your employer organized for you?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Training - P6C (P6C6) - Question identifier:P6_Q08A

What was the name of the course or training program related to a job or career you took?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Training - P6C (P6C6) - Question identifier:P6_Q08B

What was the name of the second course or training program related to a job or career you took?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Training - P6D (P6D6)

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q09

Think about the training course called (name of training). Did you take it to learn something for a job you already had?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q10

Did you take this training course to help you find a new job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q11

Did you need to take this training course to keep collecting benefits from Employment Insurance, Social Assistance (welfare) or another government program?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q14

Did you receive any pay (wages or salary) from an employer for the time you spent participating in this training course?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q15

Did an employer give you time off work to participate in this training course?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q16

Would it be best to describe the total time you spent in (training) in terms of months, weeks, days or hours?

1. Months
2. Weeks
3. Days
4. Hours
DK, RF

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q17

How many months did you spend in this training course?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 24

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q18

How many weeks per month was that?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 5

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q19

How many weeks did you spend on this training course?

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 104

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q20

How many days per week was that?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 5

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q21

How many days did you spend in this training course?

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 730

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q22

Not counting time for homework, about how many hours per day?

Minimum: 01 Maximum: 12

Training - P6D (P6D6) - Question identifier:P6_Q23

Not counting time for homework, about how many hours in total was the training course?

Minimum: 001 Maximum: 100

Training - P6E (P6E6)

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q24

Were there any other training courses related to a job or career that you wanted to take in the last year but were unable to?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q25

Why were you unable to participate?

1. Too busy with school
2. Too busy at work
3. Lack of employer support
4. Training was too expensive, not enough money
5. Family responsibilities
6. Health reasons
7. Class was full
8. Training offered at an inconvenient time or location
9. Training was not available
10. Didn't have the right skills or knowledge to participate
11. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q26

Outside of educational programs and training courses, during the last year, that is in 2009, have you through your own initiative,
...used the Internet to learn for a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q27

Outside of educational programs and training courses, during the last year, that is in 2009, have you through your own initiative,
...read books, manuals or other written materials to learn for a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q28

Outside of educational programs and training courses, during the last year, that is in 2009, have you through your own initiative,
...used a computer assisted teaching software to learn for a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q29

Outside of educational programs and training courses, during the last year, that is in 2009, have you through your own initiative,
...used videos, cassettes, CDs, television, radio or DVDs to learn for a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q30

Outside of educational programs and training courses, during the last year, that is in 2009, have you through your own initiative,
...watched others work, or received advice or assistance from others, to learn for a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Training - P6E (P6E6) - Question identifier:P6_Q31

Outside of educational programs and training courses, during the last year, that is in 2009, have you through your own initiative,
...participated in any other learning activities to learn for a job or career?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6)

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_NINTR

The following questions are about Gaps.

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q01

My records show that you were not working and not taking full-time schooling in (month/year). During this month, did you do anything to look for work?/In (month/year), did you do anything to look for work?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q03

During this last month, what activities did you do to find work?

1. Contacted employers directly or sent out resumes
2. Looked at placement or posting at school
3. Contacted public employment agency (Human Resource Centre, Student Employment Centre)
4. Contacted private employment agency or placement agency
5. Searched the Internet
6. Talked to friends or relatives
7. Placed or answered ads
8. Looked at job ads
9. Attended job training programs or courses
10. Other - Specify
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q04

Did any of the following cause you difficulty in finding work?
Not knowing where to look for work?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q05

Did any of the following cause you difficulty in finding work?
Not knowing the type of job you wanted?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q06

Did any of the following cause you difficulty in finding work?
Not having the work experience required for available jobs?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q07

Did any of the following cause you difficulty in finding work?
Not having enough education or training for available jobs?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q08

Did any of the following cause you difficulty in finding work?
Not having the means of transportation to get to available jobs?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q09

Did any of the following cause you difficulty in finding work?
A shortage of jobs?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q10

Was there anything else causing you difficulties?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

GAPS (PS6) - Question identifier:PS_Q11

What would that be?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Volunteer Activities (Q6)

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_R01

Now we will ask about volunteer activities. These include activities with groups or organizations such as schools, religious organizations, charities and community associations. For these questions, think about the last year only.

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q01A

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you do any canvassing, campaigning, or fundraising as an unpaid volunteer?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q02

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...were you an unpaid member of a board or committee?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q03

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you provide information, help to educate or influence public opinion, or lobby others on behalf of an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q04

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you help to organize or supervise activities or events for an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q05

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you teach or coach for a group or organization as an unpaid volunteer?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q06

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you collect, serve, or deliver food or other goods as a volunteer through an organization?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q07

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you provide health care or support as a volunteer through an organization, including counselling and friendly visiting?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q08

At any time in the year 2009, that is from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
...did you volunteer by doing any other activities not yet mentioned? Please include help given to schools, religious organizations, community associations, etc.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q10

As an unpaid volunteer, during the year 2009, about how often did you volunteer? Was it...?

1. at least once a week
2. at least once a month
3. at least 3 or 4 times during the year
4. only once or twice during the year
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q11

What were your main reasons for starting the volunteer activities mentioned above?

1. Required to graduate from school
2. Was asked to do them
3. Told by police, a judge, a lawyer, or by other legal authority
4. To improve job opportunities
5. To explore own abilities and interests
6. To help a cause that you personally believe in
7. Thought it would be fun
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q12

Was any of this volunteer work required for graduation from a school program you were taking?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q13

Have your volunteer activities given you new skills that you could apply directly to a job?

1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. A fair amount
4. A lot
DK, RF

Volunteer Activities (Q6) - Question identifier:Q_Q14

Have your volunteer activities ever helped you get a job?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Skills (R6)

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_R01

The next few questions ask you to evaluate your various skills. Please respond using Poor, Fair, Good, Very good, or Excellent.

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q01A

How would you rate your
...ability to use a computer? For example, using software applications, programming, or using a computer to find or process information.

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Good
4. Very good
5. Excellent
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q02

How would you rate your
...writing abilities? For example, writing to get across information or ideas to others, or editing writing to improve it.

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Good
4. Very good
5. Excellent
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q03

How would you rate your
...reading abilities? For example, understanding what you read and identifying the most important issues, or using written material to find information.

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Good
4. Very good
5. Excellent
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q04

How would you rate your
...oral communication abilities? For example, explaining ideas to others, speaking to an audience, or participating in discussions.

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Good
4. Very good
5. Excellent
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q05

How would you rate your
...ability to solve new problems? For example, identifying problems and possible causes, planning strategies to solve problems, or thinking of new ways to solve problems.

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Good
4. Very good
5. Excellent
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q06

How would you rate your
... mathematical abilities? For example, using formulas to solve problems, interpreting graphs or tables, or using math to figure out practical things in everyday life.

1. Poor
2. Fair
3. Good
4. Very good
5. Excellent
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_R07A

The next set of questions are about computers.

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q07

How often is a computer available for you to use at home?

1. Never
2. Less than once a month
3. A few times each month
4. A few times every week
5. Almost every day
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q09

How often was/is there a computer available for you to use at school?

1. Never
2. Less than once a month
3. A few times each month
4. A few times every week
5. Almost every day
6. Not in school
DK, RF

Skills (R6) - Question identifier:R_Q11

How often is there a computer available for you to use somewhere other than at home or at school?

1. Never
2. Less than once a month
3. A few times each month
4. A few times every week
5. Almost every day
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6)

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_R01

Now, I would like to ask you some general background questions about yourself.

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q01

Of what countries are you a citizen?

1. Canada, by birth
2. Canada, by naturalization (citizenship process)
3. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q02

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

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q03

In what languages can you speak well enough to conduct a conversation?

1. English
2. French
3. Arabic
4. Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, etc.)
5. Cree
6. Dutch
7. German
8. Greek
9. Hungarian
10. Italian
11. Polish
12. Portuguese
13. Punjabi
14. Spanish
15. Tagalog (Filipino)
16. Tamil
17. Ukranian
18. Vietnamese
19. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_R04

The next two questions are on your ability to speak French or English. Please answer them with Cannot speak, Poor, Fair, Good, Very good or Excellent.

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q04

How would you rate your current ability to speak English?

1. Cannot speak
2. Poor
3. Fair
4. Good
5. Very good
6. Excellent
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q04A

How would you rate your current ability to speak French?

1. Cannot speak
2. Poor
3. Fair
4. Good
5. Very good
6. Excellent
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q05

The last time we talked in January 2008, you reported that you were (marital status). Is this correct?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q06

Are you and this partner/spouse currently living together?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q07

Since January 2008, have you entered into any marriages or common-law relationships?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q08

How many?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 10

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q09

What is your marital status? Are you ...

1. single, that is never married
2. married
3. living common law or with a partner
4. widowed
5. separated (still legally married)
6. divorced
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q37B

As of December 31, 2009, did you have any dependent children? Include birth, adopted, stepchildren and foster children.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q38

How many dependent children did you have altogether?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 10

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q42

What is the highest level of education your partner/spouse has completed?

1. Less than a high school diploma
2. High school diploma or graduation equivalency
3. Some post-secondary (no certificate, diploma or degree)
4. Private business school or commercial school certificate or diploma
5. College, CEGEP, trade/vocational certificate or diploma or registered apprenticeship
6. University bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.Sc., B.Ed.)
7. University first professional degree (e.g., medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, law, optometry, divinity)
8. University Master's degree
9. Ph.D (University earned doctorate)
10. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q43

What is your partner's/spouse's current main activity? For example, working at a job or business, looking for work, caring for family or doing something else.

1. Working at a job or a business (includes self-employed)
2. Working at a job or business and caring for family (includes
self-employed)
3. Caring for family
4. Recovering from illness/on disability
5. Looking for work
6. Going to school
7. Retired
8. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q44

Think about your partner's/spouse's main job. What is the name of the business or employer he/she works for?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q45

What kind of business, service or industry is this?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q46

What kind of work is he/she doing?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q47

In this work, what are his/her most important duties or activities?

Long Answer, 50 characters.

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q59

In December 2009, did you usually live in ...?

1. a school residence
2. a house, apartment or other private dwelling (Private dwellings do not include boarding houses, group homes, or other institutions.)
3. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q60

Who usually lived there with you? Include those who may be away for reasons such as attending school, visiting others or travelling.

1. Nobody else/ lives alone
2. Birth mother
3. Step mother, adoptive mother, or foster mother
4. Birth father
5. Step father, adoptive father, or foster father
6. Your sister(s) or brother(s) (includes step-, half- and adopted)
7. Your partner (e.g., spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend)
8. Your own child(ren)
9. Grandparent(s)
10. Other relatives (e.g., mother-in-law, uncle, cousin)
11. Non-relatives (e.g., friends, housemates, other students)
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q61

Do you consider yourself to have moved out permanently from the home of your parents or guardians?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q62M

In what month and year did you move out permanently (month)?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
DK, RF

Demographics - U (U6) - Question identifier:U_Q62Y

Year?

Minimum: 1989 Maximum: 2010

Demographics - UNK (UNK6)

Demographics - UNK (UNK6) - Question identifier:UNK_Q39M

In what month and year was your first/next child born?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December
DK, RF

Demographics - UNK (UNK6) - Question identifier:UNK_Q39Y

Year?

Minimum: 1975 Maximum: 2010

Demographics - UNK (UNK6) - Question identifier:UNK_Q40

What is your relationship to this child? Is he/she a ...

1. birth child
2. adopted child
3. stepchild
4. foster child
5. Other - Specify
DK, RF

Demographics - UNK (UNK6) - Question identifier:UNK_Q41

Do you live in the same household with this child ...?

1. all of the time
2. most of the time
3. part of the time
4. none of the time
DK, RF

Demographics - UNK (UNK6) - Question identifier:UNK_Q41A

Why does this child live in your home (most of the time/part of the time)?

1. Shared living arrangement with other parent
2. Other - Specify
8. Refused
DK, RF

Income - V (V6)

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_R01

The following questions relate to the income you (and your partner/spouse) received between January 2009 and December 2009.

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q01A

In 2009, did you have income from wages or salaries?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q01B

Did your partner/spouse have income from wages or salaries?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q02A

In 2009, did you have income from self-employment?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q02B

Did your partner/spouse have income from self-employment?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q03A

In 2009, did you receive money from scholarships, grants or bursaries? Do not include student loans.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q03B

In 2009, did your partner/spouse receive money from scholarships, grants or bursaries? Do not include student loans.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q04A

In 2009, did you receive Employment Insurance benefits?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q04B

In 2009, did your partner/spouse receive Employment Insurance benefits?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q05A

Did you have income from the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax Credit (HST)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q05B

Did your partner/spouse have income from the Goods and Services Tax Credit (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax Credit (HST)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q06A

In 2009, did you receive money from Social Assistance (welfare) or Provincial Income Supplements?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q06B

Did your partner/spouse receive money from Social Assistance (welfare) or Provincial Income Supplements?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q07A

Did you receive spousal support (or child support for your children)?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q07B

Did your partner/spouse receive spousal support or child support?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q08A

Did you receive money from your parents or other people that you do not have to repay?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q08B

Did your partner/spouse receive money from his/her parents or other people that they do not have to repay?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q09A

Did you receive Canada Child Tax Benefit or provincial child tax benefits or credits?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q09B

Did your partner/spouse receive Canada Child Tax Benefit or provincial child tax benefits or credits?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q10A

Did you have income from other government sources, such as Workers' Compensation or Canada or Quebec Pension Plan? Do not include student loans.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q10B

Did your partner/spouse have income from other government sources, such as Workers' Compensation or Canada or Quebec Pension Plan? Do not include student loans.

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q11A

Did you have any other income from Non-Government Sources including income from dividends, interest and other investment income, employer pensions, annuities or rental income?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - V (V6) - Question identifier:V_Q11B

Did your partner/spouse have any other income from Non-Government Sources including income from dividends, interest and other investment income, employer pensions, annuities or rental income?

1. Yes
2. No
DK, RF

Income - VI (VI6)

Income - VI (VI6) - Question identifier:VI_Q01

(How much was that?)

Minimum: -999995 Maximum: 9999993

Income - VI (VI6) - Question identifier:VI_Q02

Is that per week, per month, or a total for the year?

1. Week
2. Month
3. Year
DK, RF

Income - VI (VI6) - Question identifier:VI_Q03

Over how many (weeks/months) was this amount received?

Minimum: 1 Maximum: 52

Income - VIT (VIT6)

Income - VIT (VIT6) - Question identifier:VIT_Q01

Could you give me an estimate of your (partner's/spouse's) total personal income before taxes and deductions from all sources in 2009?

Minimum: -999995 Maximum: 9999993

Income - VIT (VIT6) - Question identifier:VIT_Q02

Would you say your (partner's/spouse's) personal income was...?

1. less than $15,000
2. $15,000 or more
DK, RF

Income - VIT (VIT6) - Question identifier:VIT_Q03

Would you say it was...?

1. less than $2,500
2. $2,500 to less than $5,000
3. $5,000 to less than $10,000
4. $10,000 to less than $15,000
DK, RF

Income - VIT (VIT6) - Question identifier:VIT_Q04

Would you say it was...?

1. $15,000 to less than $20,000
2. $20,000 to less than $25,000
3. $25,000 to less than $30,000
4. $30,000 to less than $40,000
5. greater than $40,000
DK, RF

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Youth in Transition Survey (YITS) - Cycle 6

Table of Contents

Move to the United States (A6)

High School Status (B6)

Education and Training Above High School (H6)

Post-Secondary Engagement (KE6)

Funding (L6)

Loans and Aspirations (M6)

Social Support (N6)

Work-related Questions (P16)

Employment (P26)

Reservation Wage (P56)

Training - P6A (P6A6)

Training - P6B (P6B6)

Training - P6C (P6C6)

Training - P6D (P6D6)

Training - P6E (P6E6)

GAPS (PS6)

Volunteer Activities (Q6)

Skills (R6)

Demographics - U (U6)

Demographics - UNK (UNK6)

Income - V (V6)

Income - VI (VI6)

Income - VIT (VIT6)