Site MenuPublic Opinion Survey Following the May 13, 2013 Labrador By-election
Appendix A: Survey Questionnaire
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I would like to speak to the person in your household who is a Canadian citizen, is at least 18 years old, and who has had the most recent birthday. Would that be you?
PRIV
This call may be recorded for quality control or training purposes.
X1
Gender:
1 Male
2Female
SCR1
May I confirm that you are a Canadian citizen?
IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens. Would there be someone in your household who is a Canadian citizen? IF YES ASK TO SPEAK TO THAT PERSON
1 Yes
2Go to THNK2 No
SCR2
May I confirm that you were at least 18 years old on May 13, 2013?
IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who were at least 18 years old on May 13, 2013. Would there be someone in your household who was at least 18 years old on May 13, 2013? IF YES ASK TO SPEAK TO THAT PERSON
1 Yes
2Go to THNK2 No
SCR3
Between April 10th and May 13th, 2013, did you live in the federal district of Labrador?
IF NO: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding and were eligible to vote in the May 13th, 2013 by-election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
IF UNSURE: INTERVIEWER TO REVIEW LIST OF COMMUNITIES IN THE RIDING WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER HE/SHE WAS A RESIDENT OF THE RIDING. IF SO, CONTINUE. IF NOT, DISCONTINUE USING LANGUAGE IN CODE 02.
IF PERSON SELECTED IS NOT AVAILABLE, ARRANGE FOR CALL-BACK
IF PERSON SELECTED IS NOT AVAILABLE OVER INTERVIEW PERIOD, ASK FOR PERSON WITH NEXT MOST RECENT BIRTHDAY AND STEP BACK TO SCR1.
IF IN DOUBT, CONFIRM WHETHER RESPONDENT WOULD LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH
1 Yes
2No Go to THNK2
3 Unsure
Q1
Did you know that a federal by-election took place on May 13th in your riding?
DO NOT READ
IF NO: confirm once again whether the respondent was living in the federal district of Labrador (i.e.: not just the city), using the geographic boundary description provided ("map")
1 Yes
2 No Go to CALCQ3
9 Don't know/Refusal Go to CALCQ3
Q2
From which sources do you recall hearing about the by-election?
PROBE. RECORD UP TO 3 MENTIONS. (DO NOT READ)
1 EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)
2 Voter Information Card (received in the mail)
3 Radio
4TV
5 Newspaper
6 Elections Canada website
7 Internet: other websites
8 Word of mouth (friends, relatives, colleagues)
9 Candidates'/parties' election signs
10 Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
77 Other source (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
11 SIGNS/POSTERS AROUND THE CITY
12 NEWS MEDIA (GENERAL MENTION)
13 PHONE/PHONE CALLS (GENERAL MENTION)
14 POLITICAL PARTY/CANDIDATES (EXCLUDES DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSING)
15 WORKED/VOLUNTEERED, WORK RELATED TO ELECTIONS/POLITICS
17 DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASSING/VISITS
18 FLYER/PAMPHLET BY MAIL (GENERAL MENTION)
Q3
Many people don't or can't vote for a variety of reasons. This is particularly true for by-elections, where voter turnout is often much lower than in general elections. Did you vote in the May 13th federal by-election?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q4A
IF Q3=2
What is the main reason you did not vote?
DO NOT READ – CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 Related to government
2 Related to politicians (in general)
3 Related to political parties
4 Related to candidates
5 Related to political party leaders
6 Related to campaign issues
7 Related to electoral system
8 Regional discontent
9 Lack of competition
10 Lack of information
11 Problems with access to the polls
12 Registration problems
13 Lack of information on voting process e.g. when/where to vote
14 Meaninglessness of vote
15 Lack of interest/ Apathy
16 Turned attention elsewhere
17 Cynicism
18 Health/Injury/ Illness
19 Transportation issues
20 Travelling (out of town, abroad...)
21 Weather issues
22 No documents to prove identification when voting
23 No documents to prove identification when registering
24 Too busy
25 Work
26 Family obligations
27 Religious beliefs
28 Polling station too far away from home
77 Other source (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
29 FORGOT TO VOTE
Q4B
IF Q3=2
Would you have voted IF you were able to vote on the Internet using the Elections Canada website?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
3 Maybe
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q4C
IF Q3=2
Is there something that would have encouraged you to vote in the next federal election?
DO NOT READ - RECORD ONLY ONE ANSWER
77 Answer
99 Don't know/Refusal
Q5
IF Q3=1
What was the main reason you voted?
DO NOT READ – RECORD ONLY ONE ANSWER
1 To support a particular party
2 To support a particular candidate
3 To oppose a particular party
4 To oppose a particular candidate
5 Feel it is a duty to vote or exercising the right to vote
6 To set an example for children/others
7 Habit – always vote
8 Important to participate in the political process
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
PQ6
I would like to ask a few questions about information you may have received in advance of the by-election.
Q6
During the campaign, did you receive a voter information card addressed to you personally and telling you where and when to vote?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q7
IF Q6=1
Was your name correct on the card you received?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q8
IF Q6=1
And was your address correct on the card?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q9
IF Q7=2 OR Q8=2
Did you do anything to make corrections to incorrect information on the card you received?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q10
IF Q6=1
In addition to providing information about where and when to vote, what did the voter information card talk about?
DO NOT READ. CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 Polling station number
2 Voter Information Card cannot be used as an ID
3 Voters need to show ID at the polls
4 Information about advance polls
5 What to do if information on the VIC is incorrect
6 Reminder/Enticement to vote
7 Telephone number
8 Website (elections.ca)
9 Voting by mail/ at local Elections Canada office/ Special Voting Rules
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
10 WHAT IDENTIFICATION WAS ACCEPTABLE TO PRESENT/TO BRING
11 WHERE TO VOTE
12 WHEN (DATE AND TIMES)
13 CANDIDATES’ INFORMATION, PARTY REPRESENTATIVES, WHO WAS RUNNING
14 ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS/DISABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND OPTIONS FOR VOTING
Q11
IF Q6=2,9
What did you do to find out whether you were registered to vote in this election?
DO NOT READ. CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 Found out at the polling station/local Elections Canada office
2Called the phone number indicated on someone else's voter information card (ie., anyone's VIC)
3 Called 1-800 number of Elections Canada
4 Consulted the Elections Canada Web site
5 Informed the revising agent who was at my home
98 I did nothing specific
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
PQ12
Now, I would like to ask you a few questions about voting in the by-election...
Q12
Which method did you use to vote? Was it...
READ IN ORDER UNTIL RESPONDENT PROVIDES A RESPONSE – CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
1 At the polling station on election day on May 13th?
2 At the advance polling station (or in advance polls) – on May 3, 4 or 6?
3 At the local Elections Canada office?
4 By mail?
77 (DO NOT READ) Other (SPECIFY)
99 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
Q13
Thinking about casting your vote (at the polling station on election day on May 13th/at the advance polling station/at the local Elections Canada office/by mail), would you say it was...
READ
1 Very easy
2 Somewhat easy
3 Somewhat difficult
4 Very difficult
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q14
IF Q12 NOT =4
Did you know that it is possible to vote by mail at any time during a federal election?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
98 Don't know
99 Refusal
Q15
Did you know that voters must present a proof of IDENTITY in order to vote at a federal election?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q16
Did you know that voters must present a proof of ADDRESS in order to vote at a federal election?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q17
IF Q15=1 OR Q16=1
From what sources do you recall hearing about these requirements?
DO NOT READ UNLESS REQUIRED - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)
2 Voter Information Card (received in the mail)
3 Radio
4 TV
5 Newspaper
6 Elections Canada website
7 Internet: other websites
8 Word of mouth (friends, relatives, colleagues)
9 When I voted
10 Previous election
11 Experience/prior knowledge
12 Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
16 Small town – everyone knows where everything is
77 Other source (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
13 THROUGH WORK (AT EC OR RELATED)
14 THROUGH SCHOOL
15 CANDIDATES/PARTY CAMPAIGNS
Q18
IF Q4A NOT =22
Did you have the required identification documents with you?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q19
IF Q18=2,9 OR Q4A NOT =22
Which pieces of identification or documentation were you missing?
READ IF NECESSARY - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 Document with your photo
2 Document with your name
3 Document with your address
4 No identification pieces
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 (VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal
Q20
IF Q18=2,9 OR Q4A NOT =22
What did you do about it?
READ IF NECESSARY
1 Swore an oath with a respondent
2 Went back to find missing documents
77 (VOLUNTEERED) Other (SPECIFY)
99 (VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal
PQ21
IF Q18=1 OR Q20=2
Please see below
Which document did you use to prove your identity and address?
DO NOT READ – PROBE IF ONLY ONE DOCUMENT IS MENTIONED: "DID YOU PROVIDE ANOTHER DOCUMENT?" IMPORTANT: CODE A MAXIMUM OF TWO ANSWERS. RECORD FIRST RESPONSE SEPARATELY FROM SECOND RESPONSE.
Q21A
IF Q18=1 OR Q20=2
1st Response
1 Driver's Licence
2 Health Card
3 Canadian Passport
4 Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Citizenship Card)
5 Birth Certificate
6 Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)
7 Social Insurance Number Card
8 Old Age Security Card
9 Student ID Card
10 Provincial/Territorial Identification Card
11 Liquor Identification Card
12Hospital/Medical Clinic Card
13 Credit/Debit Card
14 Employee Card
15 Public Transportation Card
16 Library Card
17 Canadian Forces Identity Card
18 Veterans Affairs Canada Health Card
19 Canadian Blood Services/Héma-Québec Card
20 CNIB ID Card
21 Firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence or Possession Only Licence
22 Fishing, Trapping or Hunting Licence
23 Outdoors or Wildlife Card/Licence
24 Hospital bracelet worn by residents of long-term care facilities
25 Utility Bill (telephone, TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water)
26 Bank/Credit Card Statement
27 Vehicle Ownership/Insurance
28 Correspondence issued by a school, college or university
29 Statement of Government Benefits (employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)
30 Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a First Nations band or reserve
31 Government Cheque or Cheque Stub
32 Pension Plan Statement of Benefits, Contributions or Participation
33 Residential Lease/Mortgage Statement
34 Income/Property Tax Assessment Notice
35 Insurance Policy
36 Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee
37 One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter, soup kitchen, student/senior residence, or long-term care facility: Attestation of Residence, Letter of Stay, Admission Form or Statement of Benefits
38 Parolee Identification Card
97 Voter Information Card
98 None (not possible for 1st response)
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 DK/NR
Q21B
IF Q18=1 OR Q20=2
2nd Response
1 Driver's Licence
2 Health Card
3 Canadian Passport
4 Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Citizenship Card)
5 Birth Certificate
6 Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)
7 Social Insurance Number Card
8 Old Age Security Card
9 Student ID Card
10 Provincial/Territorial Identification Card
11 Liquor Identification Card
12 Hospital/Medical Clinic Card
13 Credit/Debit Card
14 Employee Card
15 Public Transportation Card
16 Library Card
17 Canadian Forces Identity Card
18 Veterans Affairs Canada Health Card
19 Canadian Blood Services/Héma-Québec Card
20 CNIB ID Card
21 Firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence or Possession Only Licence
22 Fishing, Trapping or Hunting Licence
23 Outdoors or Wildlife Card/Licence
24 Hospital bracelet worn by residents of long-term care facilities
25 Utility Bill (telephone, TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water)
26 Bank/Credit Card Statement
27 Vehicle Ownership/Insurance
28 Correspondence issued by a school, college or university
29 Statement of Government Benefits (employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)
30 Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a First Nations band or reserve
31 Government Cheque or Cheque Stub
32 Pension Plan Statement of Benefits, Contributions or Participation
33 Residential Lease/Mortgage Statement
34 Income/Property Tax Assessment Notice
35 Insurance Policy
36 Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee
37 One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter, soup kitchen, student/senior residence, or long-term care facility: Attestation of Residence, Letter of Stay, Admission Form or Statement of Benefits
38 Parolee Identification Card
97 Voter Information Card
98 None (not possible for 1st response)
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 DK/NR
Q22
Overall, how easy is it to meet the identification requirements? Would you say that it is ...?
READ. NOTE: THIS QUESTION REFERS TO RESPONDENT'S OWN EXPERIENCE
1 Very easy
2 Somewhat easy
3 Somewhat difficult
4 Very difficult
9 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
Q23
When you went to vote, did you head to the (advance polling station/local Elections Canada office/polling station) from home, from work or from another location?
DO NOT READ. IF NECESSARY, READ: "Was it from..." and probe
1 Home?
2 Work?
77 Another location? (SPECIFY) – AQ23; C150 L3 C60
99 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
Q24
Was it a convenient distance for you?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q25
Did you have any difficulty reaching the (advance polling station/local Elections Canada office/polling station)?
DO NOT READ. QUESTION REFERS TO DIFFICULTY GETTING TO THE BUILDING.
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q26
IF Q25=1
Could you briefly describe these difficulties?
DO NOT READ - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 Physical accessibility
2 Polling station address difficult to find
3 Room inside the building difficult to find
4 Not enough parking
5 Wrong information on my Voter Information Card (i.e., wrong polling station address)
6 Imprecise signage (interior / exterior)
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
Q27
Once arrived at the address of the polling station, would you say that the building where you voted was...?
READ. NOTE: THE QUESTION REFERS TO ACCESS INTO THE BUILDING – I.E., ENTRANCE TO IT
1 Very accessible
2 Somewhat accessible
3 Not very accessible
4 Not accessible at all
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q28
IF Q27=3,4
Could you briefly describe what made the building inaccessible?
RECORD ONLY ONE ANSWER – ASK FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT IF MORE THAN ONE [OPEN]. NOTE THAT THIS REFERS TO THE BUILDING ITSELF.
1 Physical accessibility
2 Polling station address difficult to find
3 Room inside the building difficult to find
4 Not enough parking
5 Wrong information on my Voter Information Card (wrong address)
6 Imprecise signage (interior / exterior)
77 Other (SPECIFY)
98 Don't know
99 Refusal
Q29
Would you say that there were enough directional signs outside of the building to help you find the entrance of the polling station?
DO NOT READ NOTE: IF RESPONDENT SAYS DON'T RECALL - CODE AS DK
COULD INCLUDE ANYONE ASSIGNED TO DIRECT YOU FROM OUTSIDE
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q29A
Once inside, were there enough signs to help you find your way to the room where the vote took place?
DO NOT READ
COULD INCLUDE ANYONE ASSIGNED TO DIRECT YOU FROM OUTSIDE
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q30
Did you see any signs indicating that the (advance polling station/local Elections Canada office/polling station) had level access for wheelchairs?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q30A
IF Q30=1
How would you rate the visibility of these indications? Were they...
READ. QUESTION REFERS TO SIGNS ABOUT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
1 Highly visible
2 Somewhat visible
3 Not very visible
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q31
IF Q6=1 AND Q21A NOT =97 AND 21B NOT =97
Did you bring your voter information card with you to the polling station?
DO NOT READ. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q32
In which language were you served?
DO NOT READ. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
1 English
2 French
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
Q32A
Were you satisfied or not with the language in which you were served?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes, satisfied
2 No, not satisfied
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q33
Would you say that the waiting time for voting was reasonable?
DO NOT READ. QUESTION REFERS TO AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT AT THE POLLING STATION WAITING TO CAST A BALLOT
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q34
Did you need special assistance to cast your ballot?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q34A
IF Q34=1
What kind of assistance did you need?
DO NOT READ
1 Assistance by family / friend
2 Assistance by poll staff
3 Template to mark ballot paper
4 Sign language translator
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
Q35
Overall, how satisfied were you with the services provided by Elections Canada staff when you voted? Would you say...?
READ. QUESTION REFERS TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY EC STAFF PRESENT AT THE POLLING STATION
1 Very satisfied
2 Somewhat satisfied
3 Not very satisfied
4 Not at all satisfied
9 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
Q36
Overall, how easy or difficult is it to cast a ballot at the polling station in a federal election or by-election vote? Would you say that it is...?
READ. QUESTION REFERS BROADLY TO THEIR PARTICIPATION IN ELECTORAL PROCESS
1 Very easy
2 Somewhat easy
3 Somewhat difficult
4 Very difficult
9 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
Q36A
And from your perspective as an elector who went to vote at the polling station, would you say that the Elections Canada staff seemed...
1 Very well trained
2 Well trained
3 Not very well trained
4 Not trained at all
9 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
PQ37
I would like to ask you some questions about any information you may have required about this by-election...
Q37
Where did you get information on voting procedures for this by-election? By that I mean, when and where to vote and how to prove your identity and address before voting.
CLARIFY IF RESPONDENT MISUNDERSTANDS QUESTION: I do not mean the information that you used to decide which candidate to vote for.
DO NOT READ - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
IMPORTANT NOTE; IF RESPONSE IS "IN THE MAIL" ASK WHAT THEY RECEIVED IN THE MAIL TO FULLY IDENTIFY SOURCE
1 Voter information card
2 EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)
3 Television
4 Radio
5 Newspapers
6 Telephone (1 800 number)
7 Pamphlets/brochures
8 Friends/family/parents
9 Internet/Web site
10 Elections Canada Web site
11 Elections Canada
12 Political parties/candidates
13 Local Elections Canada office in the electoral district
14 Revising agents/enumerators
15 Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
98 None/Did not intend to vote
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
16 PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE
17 CANDIDATES’/PARTIES’ CAMPAIGNS
18 THROUGH MAIL (GENERAL MENTION)
19 AT THE POLLING STATION, WHEN VOTING
20 THROUGH WORK/VOLUNTEERING
21 PREVIOUS ELECTIONS/VOTES (SPECIFIC MENTION)
Q38
Did you notice an advertisement from Elections Canada about the May 13th by-election? By this I mean an advertisement by Elections Canada about the voting process. I do not mean advertising by political parties or news stories about the by-election.
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q39
IF Q38=1,9
Where did you notice it?
DO NOT READ - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
1 Voter information card
2 EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)
3 Radio
4 Newspapers
5 Pamphlets/brochures
6 Elections Canada Web site
7 Local Elections Canada office in the electoral district
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
8 TELEVISION
9 MAIL
10 ELECTIONS SIGNS/POSTERS AROUND THE CITY
Q40
IF Q38=1,9
What did it talk about?
DO NOT READ - RECORD UP TO 3 RESPONSES
1 Voters must prove their ID/address before voting
2 Reminder to vote
3 Enticement to vote
4 Election date
5 Telephone number
6 Website (elections.ca)
7 Polling stations' opening hours
8 Advanced polling dates
9 Voting by-mail
10 Voting at the local Elections Canada office
11 Special Voting Rules
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
12 CANDIDATES’/PARTY PLATFORMS AND RIDINGS
13 UPCOMING BY-ELECTION, WHY/WHAT ELECTION IS COMING
14 HOW TO VOTE (PROCESS, INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS...)
15 WHERE TO GO TO VOTE
16 REMINDERS THAT THEY WILL RECEIVE A VOTER REGISTRATION CARD IN THE MAIL
Q41
Did you contact Elections Canada for any reason during the campaign?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q42
IF Q41=1
Did you get the information you needed?
IF YES, PROBE FOR FULLY OR PARTIALLY
1 Yes, fully
2 Yes, partially
3 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q43
So far as you can recall, did you receive a telephone call from Elections Canada informing you about where and when to vote during this by-election?
DO NOT READ. EMPHASIZE "Elections Canada"
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
Q44
Thinking about the May 13th federal by-election, would you say that Elections Canada ran the election ...?
EMPHASIZE "Elections Canada" READ CATEGORIES
1 Very fairly
2 Somewhat fairly
3 Somewhat unfairly
4 Very unfairly
9 Don't know/No opinion
PS1
Before ending, I would like to ask you a few questions about you and your household for statistical purposes only. Please be assured that your answers will remain completely confidential.
S1
In what year were you born?
77 Year
99 No Response
S2
IF AS1=1995
In what month and on what day were you born?
IF ASKED WHY: This is to verify whether you had been eligible to vote in a federal election prior to the May 13th, 2013 by-election
RECORD THE TWO ANSWERS
77 Month:
78 Day:
99 Don't know/Refusal
S3
IF AS1=1978-1995
At the time of the election, were you living with either or both of your parents?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
S4
Other than Canadian, to which ethnic ancestry or background do you belong?
1 British (English, Scottish, Irish, Welsh)
2 French
3 Other Western European (Italian, Spanish, German)
4 Scandinavian (Swedish, Fin, Danish, Norwegian)
5 Eastern European (Polish, Russian, Slav, Greek)
6 Middle Eastern (Lebanese, Turk, Iraqi)
7 South Asian (Pakistani, Indian, Sri Lankan)
8 Southeast Asian (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean)
9 Oceania (Australian, Kiwi, Polynesian)
10 Latin American (Mexican, Brazilian, Chilean)
11 Caribbean (Jamaican, Trinidadian, Haitian)
12 Native American/Aboriginal (Ojibway, Iroquois, Cree...)
13 American (general mention)
14 African (Nigerian, Somali, Egyptian)
77 Other Visible Minorities (RECORD)
98 Don't know
99 Refusal
S5
In what country were you born?
INTERVIEWER: Specify place of birth according to current boundaries. United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, the Channel Island and Northern Ireland.
DO NOT READ
1 Canada
2 United States
3 United Kingdom
4 Germany
5 Italy
6 Poland
7 Portugal
8 China
9 Hong Kong
10 India
11 Philippines
12 Vietnam
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
S6
IF S5=2-12,77,99
In what year did you come to live in Canada?
NOTE: ENSURE RESPONDENT UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS IS THE DATE THAT THEY ARRIVED IN CANADA TO LIVE. NOT THE DATE THAT THEY OBTAINED CITIZENSHIP.
RECORD 4-DIGIT YEAR
77 Year:
99 Don't know/Refusal
S7
Are you a person with a disability?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
S8
IF S7=1
Could you please specify the nature of your disability.
CODE ALL THAT APPLY - PROBE ONLY IF NEEDED
1 Blind or visual impairment
2 Coordination or dexterity
3 Deaf or hard of hearing
4 Mobility
5 Speech impairment
77 Other (SPECIFY)
98 Don't know
99 Refusal
6 NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL/EMOTIONAL DISABILITY
7 DIABETES
8 LEARNING/COGNITIVE DISABILITY
S9
Which of the following best describes your own present employment status?
DO NOT READ – PROMPT AS NEEDED
1 Working full-time (35 hours/week or more)
2 Working part-time (less than 35 hours/week)
3 Unemployed or looking for a job
4 Self-employed
5 Stay at home full-time
6 Student
7 Retired
8 (VOLUNTEERED) Disability pension
9 (VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal
S10
Which of the following best describes your type of dwelling? Is it a...
DO NOT READ – PROMPT AS NEEDED
1 House
2 Townhouse
3 Condominium
4 Apartment
5 Long term care centre
6 (DO NOT READ) Student residence
77 (DO NOT READ) Other (SPECIFY)
99 (DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal
S11
What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
DO NOT READ - CODE ONE ONLY
1 Some elementary
2 Completed elementary
3 Some high school
4 Completed high school
5 Community college/ vocational/ trade school/ commercial/ CEGEP
6 Some university
7 Completed university
8 Post-graduate university/ professional school
77 Other (SPECIFY)
99 Don't know/Refusal
S12
Do you use the Internet, whether through a computer, a smart phone, a tablet, or some other device?
DO NOT READ
NOTE: Internet at work = YES
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refusal
S13
IF S12=1
And how do you access the Internet? Is it through a ...?
READ LIST; ACCEPT ALL THAT APPLY
1 Smart phone (iPhone, Blackberry, Android phone, etc.)
2 Laptop computer
3 Desktop computer
4 Tablet (e.g. iPad)
S14
Which of the following categories best corresponds to the total annual income, before taxes, of all members in your household, for 2012?
EMPHASIZE FOCUS ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME.
READ IN SEQUENCE – CODE ONE ONLY
1 Under $20,000
2 $20,000 to just under $40,000
3 $40,000 to just under $60,000
4 $60,000 to just under $80,000
5 $80,000 to just under $100,000
6 $100,000 and over
9 (VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal
S15
And to better understand how results vary by region, may I have your postal code?
IF REFUSE – PROBE FOR ONLY FIRST THREE DIGITS
77 77 – AS15; S3 L1 C3
99 Don't know/Refusal
S15B
Have I reached you today on a land-line or a cell phone?
1 Land line
2 Cellular phone
9 Don't know/Refused
S15C
IF S15B=2
Do you have a land line at home?
1 Yes
2 No
9 Don't know/Refused
S16
Finally, we would like to know if you voted in the May 2nd, 2011, federal general election?
DO NOT READ
1 Yes
2 No
99 Don't know/Refusal
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