Site MenuSurvey of Electors following the June 18, 2018, Federal By–election in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord
Appendix
Annex 1: Methodological Details
Sampling
Probability sampling was undertaken using random digit dialing (RDD). To ensure that the sample was representative and that the results reflected the distribution of electors by age and gender, the sample frame was based on Statistics Canada census data. Respondents were randomly selected using cell phone and landline sample. The sample frame was composed of 81% cell phone numbers and 19% landline numbers in an effort to reach younger electors and to ensure cell phone–only households were included in the sampling frame. The landline sample was supplied by ASDE. The cell phone sample was supplied by Advanis (the firm responsible for data collection for this survey under subcontract to Phoenix SPI).
The same random selection process was used for both the landline and cell phone sample. In terms of the specific respondent in the household, interviewers asked to speak to an individual, 18 years of age and older. If that was not the initial individual answering the telephone, but another in the household, interviewers asked to speak to the eligible respondent. No selection procedures were used for the cell phone sample.
Once an appropriate adult was reached, voter eligibility was verified by the interviewer. To be eligible for the survey, respondents had to be a Canadian citizen of at least 18 years of age on polling day and to have had an address of ordinary residence in the electoral district from the first day of revision period until election day.
A quota protocol approach to sampling was used for this survey to ensure that the younger age segments were as close as possible to the census representation for the 18– to 24–year–old and 25– to 34–year–old populations in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord.
| Target | Interviews Completed | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 24 | 39 | 38 |
| 25 to 34 | 55 | 55 |
| 35 to 44 | 54 | 55 |
| 45 to 64 | 146 | 146 |
| 65 or older | 106 | 106 |
The quota protocol came into effect on day eight of 13 of the field period. In total, 244 interviews (61% of the survey sample) were completed before interviewers began screening for specific age groups. The rest–156 interviews or 39% of the survey sample–were completed with the quota protocol in place. The following table provides a breakdown of the number of interviews completed before and after the quota protocol by age segment:
| Interviews completed prior to sample quotas | Interviews completed with sample quotas | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 to 24 | 22 | 16 |
| 25 to 34 | 35 | 20 |
| 35 to 44 | 40 | 15 |
| 45 to 64 | 92 | 54 |
| 65 or older | 55 | 51 |
Pre–Test
To pre–test the questionnaire, respondents were first administered the survey and then asked a series of short follow–up questions. The debrief following the survey provided an opportunity for respondents to offer feedback on the questionnaire. The follow–up questions were:
- What's your overall impression of the survey... was it clear and easy to understand? If not, why not?
- Did the survey appear to be well organized? If not, why not?
- Did any of the questions in the survey cause confusion? If so, which ones and why?
- Could any of the questions be worded more clearly? If so, which ones and why? Do you have any suggestions to improve the way the question(s) is/are asked?
- Do you have any other comments about the survey?
In total, 15 pre–test interviews were conducted by telephone on June 22, 2018. Respondents had the choice of participating in the official language of their choice. All interviews were completed in French. The pre–test interviews were digitally recorded and reviewed by Phoenix SPI team members and EC officials.
Overall, the questionnaire worked well. There were no problems in terms of design or respondents' comprehension of the questions. As a result, only minor changes to the programming instructions were made and notes were shared with the interviewers to improve the flow of the interview.
Data Collection
All fieldwork was conducted using computer–assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) technology. In an effort to minimize non–response bias, those who declined to complete the survey over the telephone were given the option to complete the survey online. However, no one who agreed to complete the survey online qualified to complete the survey after having voter eligibility verified by the interviewer. In total, 400 electors were interviewed by telephone. Based on a sample of this size, the results for the electoral district can be considered accurate to within ±4.9%, 19 times out of 20.
The following specifications applied:
- The phone and online surveys were programmed in both French and English. Calls were made in French, and respondents were offered the option to complete the survey in their official language of choice. All 400 respondents chose to complete the survey in French.
- Interviews averaged 11 minutes in length.
- All survey participants were informed that their participation is voluntary, and that information collected is protected under the authority of the Privacy Act.
- Calling was conducted at different times of the day and the week to maximize the opportunity to establish contact.
- Up to eight call backs were attempted to reach potential respondents before a sample record was retired.
- Interviewers mentioned in their introduction that the study was sponsored by EC.
- The survey was registered with the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association's (MRIA) National Survey Registration System.
- The fieldwork was conducted June 27 to July 10, 2018.
The data collection was conducted in accordance with the standards set out by the MRIA as well as applicable federal legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act(PIPEDA), Canada's private sector privacy law.
Response Rate
The following table presents information about the final call dispositions for this survey, as well as calculation of the response rate (using MRIA's Empirical formula):
| Landline | Cell | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Numbers Attempted | 1,452 | 6,061 | 7,513 |
| Out–of–scope – Invalid | 410 | 108 | 518 |
| Unresolved (U) | 417 | 2,893 | 3,310 |
| No answer/Answering machine | 417 | 2,893 | 3,310 |
| In–scope – Non–responding (IS) | 399 | 1,903 | 2,302 |
| Language barrier/illness/incapable | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Call back (Respondent not available) | 5 | 31 | 36 |
| Refusal (Household) | 301 | 1,213 | 1,514 |
| Refusal (Respondent) | 76 | 641 | 717 |
| Termination/Break–off/partial Complete | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| In–scope – Responding units (R) | 226 | 1,157 | 1,383 |
| Completed Interview | 131 | 269 | 400 |
| NQ – Quota Full | 9 | 75 | 84 |
| NQ – Does not qualify | 77 | 541 | 618 |
| NQ – Citizenship | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| NQ – Age | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| NQ – Not in riding | 9 | 257 | 266 |
| Response Rate | 21.7% | 19.4% | 19.8% |
The MRIA response rate formula is as follows: [R=R/(U+IS+R)]. This means that the response rate is calculated as the number of responding units [R] divided by the number of unresolved [U] numbers plus in–scope [IS] non–responding households and individuals plus responding units [R].
Survey Weighting and Non–response Bias
To produce population estimates, the survey data were weighted to accurately reflect the age and gender distribution of eligible electors in the federal riding of Chicoutimi–Le Fjord. Specifically, the nested census populations of men and women residing in the federal electoral district who were aged 18–24, 25–34, 35–44, 45–64, and 65 or older (at the time of the research) were compiled as the weighting frame. The survey results were then compared to the same age and gender proportions to generate the survey weights. Any respondents who refused to provide their age were given a neutral weight so as not to skew the weighting proportions. Weights were based on 2016 Statistics Canada census data.
The table below shows the unweighted and weighted proportions for the variables used to create the weights:
| UnweightedBase n=400 | WeightedBase n=400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Male | 55% | 49% |
| Female | 45% | 51% | |
| Age | 18 to 24 | 10% | 10% |
| 25 to 34 | 14% | 14% | |
| 35 to 44 | 14% | 13% | |
| 45 to 64 | 37% | 36% | |
| 65 or older | 27% | 27% | |
Telephone surveys of the Canadian public often under–represent younger Canadians and over–represent older Canadians. Previous federal by–election surveys have resulted in few 18– to 24–year–olds and 25– to 34–year–olds in the final survey sample. As a result, the post–stratification weights have been very high for these strata of the population. To address this, a quota protocol approach to sampling was used for this survey to ensure that the younger age segments were as close as possible to the census representation for the 18– to 24–year old and 25– to 34–year–old populations in Chicoutimi–Le Fjord. As the table shows, the distribution of interviews by age segment very closely matches the actual distribution of electors by age in the federal riding.
Annex 2: Survey Questionnaire
PINTRO
PHONE INTRO
Good afternoon/evening. My name is ... and I am calling from [...], a public opinion research company. Today we are conducting a study on behalf of Elections Canada. Please be assured that we are not selling or soliciting anything. This survey is registered with the national survey registration system.
[IF ASKED]: The survey will take about 12 minutes to complete.
[IF ASKED]: The registration system has been created by the Canadian survey research industry to allow the public to verify that a survey is legitimate, get information about the survey industry or register a complaint. The registration system toll–free telephone number is 1–888–602–6742, extension 8728.
[IF ASKED ABOUT THE NATIONAL DO NOT CALL LIST]: Calls made for the purpose of market research, polls or surveys are not considered telemarketing calls. Organizations making these types of calls are not required to register with the National Do Not Call List. The National Do Not Call List toll–free telephone number is 1–866–580–3625.
[IF ASKED ABOUT ELECTIONS CANADA]: The toll–free telephone number for Elections Canada is 1–800–463–6868. Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
A. LANDLINE PROTOCOL
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?
- 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 GO TO SCR1.
- IF IN DOUBT, CONFIRM WHETHER RESPONDENT WOULD LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH.
PRIV
Thank you. Please note that this call may be recorded for quality control or training purposes and all personal information collected will be held in strict confidence. Responses are used only for statistical purposes.
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.
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO THNK2
SCR2
May I confirm that you were at least 18 years old on June 18, 2018?
IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who were at least 18 years old on June 18, 2018. Would there be someone in your household who was at least 18 years old on June 18, 2018? IF YES ASK TO SPEAK TO THAT PERSON.
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO THNK2
SCR3 age
In what year were you born?
- 01 Enter age
- 00 Don't know/Refusal
SCR3B check eligibility 2015
SCR3 IS 1997
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 June 18, 2018, by–election.
RECORD THE TWO ANSWERS
- SCR3 = Month:
- SCR3A = Day:
- 00 Don't know/Refusal
SCR4 residence
Between May 16 and June 18, 2018, did you live in the federal riding of Chicoutimi–Le Fjord?
- IF NO: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding and were eligible to vote in the June 18, 2018, by–election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- IF ANSWERS SPONTANEOUSLY THAT LIVED IN RIDING FOR ONLY PART OF REVISION PERIOD: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding for the entire revision period (May 16, 2018, through June 18, 2018), and were eligible to vote in the June 18, 2018, by–election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- IF UNSURE: REVIEW LIST OF COMMUNITIES IN THE RIDING WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE IF HE/SHE WAS A RESIDENT OF THE RIDING. IF SO, CONTINUE. IF NOT, DISCONTINUE USING LANGUAGE IN CODE 02. LIST OF COMMUNITIES ATTACHED.
- IF UNSURE (2): INTERVIEWER TO USE ELECTIONS CANADA'S ONLINE VOTER INFORMATION SERVICE TO VERIFY RIDING BY POSTAL CODE (http://www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/finded).
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO THNK2
B. CELL PROTOCOL
I would like to speak to someone who is a Canadian citizen and is at least 18 years old. Does that describe you?
- IF PERSON IS NOT AVAILABLE, ARRANGE FOR CALL BACK.
- IF PERSON IS NOT AVAILABLE OVER INTERVIEW PERIOD, THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- IF IN DOUBT, CONFIRM WHETHER RESPONDENT WOULD LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH.
PRIV
Thank you. Please note that this call may be recorded for quality control or training purposes and all personal information collected will be held in strict confidence. Responses are used only for statistical purposes.
SCR1
May I confirm that you are a Canadian citizen?
- IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO THNK2
SCR2
May I confirm that you were at least 18 years old on June 18, 2018?
- IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who were at least 18 years old on June 18, 2018. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO THNK2
SCR3 age
In what year were you born?
- 01 Year
- 00 Don't know/Refusal
SCR3B check eligibility 2015
SCR3 IS 1997
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 June 18, 2018, by–election.
RECORD THE TWO ANSWERS
- SCR3 = Month
- SCR3A = Day
- 00 Don't know/Refusal
SCR4 residence
Between May 16 and June 18, 2018, did you live in the federal riding of Chicoutimi–Le Fjord?
- IF NO: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding and were eligible to vote in the June 18, 2018, by–election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- IF ANSWERS SPONTANEOUSLY THAT LIVED IN RIDING FOR ONLY PART OF REVISION PERIOD: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding for the entire revision period (May 16, 2018, through June 18, 2018), and were eligible to vote in the June 18, 2018, by–election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
- IF UNSURE: REVIEW LIST OF COMMUNITIES IN THE RIDING WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE IF HE/SHE WAS A RESIDENT OF THE RIDING. IF SO, CONTINUE. IF NOT, DISCONTINUE USING LANGUAGE IN CODE 02. LIST OF COMMUNITIES ATTACHED.
- IF UNSURE (2): INTERVIEWER TO USE ELECTIONS CANADA'S ONLINE VOTER INFORMATION SERVICE TO VERIFY RIDING BY POSTAL CODE (http://www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/finded).
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO THNK2
Q1 know election
Did you know that a federal by–election took place on June 18, 2018, in your riding?
DO NOT READ
IF NO: confirm once again if the respondent was living in the federal district (i.e.: not just the city), using the geographic boundary description provided ("map")
- 01 Yes
- 02 No GO TO Q8
- 98 Don't know GO TO Q8
- 99 Refusal GO TO Q8
Q2 voted or not
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. Which of the lowing statement describes you?
- 01 I did not vote in the election
- 02 I thought about voting this time but didn't vote
- 03 I usually vote but didn't this time
- 04 I am sure I voted in the election
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q3 reason no vote
Q2 IS 01 or 02 or 03
What is the main reason you did not vote?
DO NOT READ – CODE 1 ANSWER
Everyday life or health reasons
- 01 Too busy
- 02 Out of town
- 03 Illness or disability
Political reasons
- 04 Not interested in politics
- 05 Lack of information about campaign issues and parties' positions
- 06 Did not like candidates / parties / campaign
- 07 Felt voting would not make a difference
- 08 Did not know who to vote for
Electoral process–related reasons
- 09 Could not prove identity or address
- 10 Not on voters list
- 11 Transportation problem / polling station too far
- 12 Lack of information about the voting process (e.g. when/where to vote)
- 13 Lineups were too long
- 14 Issues with the voter information card
All other reasons
- 15 Forgot to vote
- 16 Religious or other beliefs
- 17 Other reason (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q3A missing ID
Q3 IS 09 (Failed ID Requirements)
Which pieces of identification or documentation were you missing?
READ IF NECESSARY – CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
- 01 Document with your photo
- 02 Document with your name
- 03 Document with your address
- 04 No identification pieces
- 77 Other (specify)
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q3B out of town
Q3 IS 02 (Out of town)
Were you out of town for work or personal reasons?
- 01 Work
- 02 Personal reasons
- 03 Other (specify)
DO NOT READ
- 99 Refusal
IF RESPONDENT ASKS WHY
Elections Canada is working to improve its services for electors who are out of town on voting days.
Q3C unplanned
Q3 IS 02 (out of town)
Would you say that your travel was planned or unplanned?
- 01 Planned
- 02 Unplanned
DO NOT READ
- 99 Refusal
IF RESPONDENT ASKS WHAT IS MEANT BY UNPLANNED
This means that the trip was not planned in advance–for example, you knew that you were leaving less than a week before you left.
IF RESPONDENT ASKS WHY WE WANT TO KNOW
Elections Canada is working to improve its services for electors who are out of town on voting days.
PQ4
I would like to ask a few questions about the information you may have received in advance of the by–election.
Q4 VIC
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
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q5 name on vic
Q4 IS 01
Was your name correct on the card you received?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q6 address on vic
Q4 IS 01
And was your address correct on the card?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q7 ensure registration
Q4 IS 02 OR 98 OR 99
What did you do to find out whether you were registered to vote in this by–election?
DO NOT READ. CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
INTERVIEWERS: IF RESPONDENT SAYS HE/SHE WENT ONLINE / CHECKED WEBSITE (CODE 04), ALSO PROBE FOR USE OF ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION SERVICE (CODE 06).
- 01 Did nothing
- 02 Found out at the polling station/local Elections Canada Office
- 03 Called 1 800 number of Elections Canada
- 04 Consulted the Elections Canada website
- 05 Informed the revising agent who came to my home
- 06 Used Online Voter Registration Service on Elections Canada website
- 07 Learned from revising agent who came to my home
- 08 Learned from my voter information card
- 77 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
PQ8
Now, I would like to ask you a few questions about voting in the by–election...
Q8 need to be registered
To the best of your knowledge, do electors need to be registered on the list of electors to vote in a Canadian federal election?
IF ASKED: This means that your name is on the list of electors.
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q9A election day registration
IF Q8 IS 01
Electors must be registered to vote in a federal election. If an elector is not registered on election day and wants to vote, can they register at the polling place and then vote immediately er?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q9B election day registration
IF Q8 IS 02 (No), 98 (Don't know) OR 99 (Refusal)
Electors must be registered to vote in a federal election. If an elector is not registered on election day and wants to vote, can they register at the polling place and then vote immediately er?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q10
SPLIT SAMPLE 50/50
Q10A register online a
To the best of your knowledge, could electors use an Online Voter Registration Service on Elections Canada's website to check, update or complete their voter registration during the last ndash;election?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q10B register online b
To the best of your knowledge, is it possible for Canadian electors to check, update or complete their voter registration on Elections Canada's website?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q11 possible places to vote
At federal elections, is it possible for Canadian electors to vote... [READ ALL]
- A At the advance polling station
- B At the local Elections Canada office before election day
- C By mail
DO NOT READ
- Yes
- No
- Don't know
- Refusal
IF RESPONDENT ASKS FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING ANSWER B "AT THE LOCAL ELECTIONS CANADA OFFICE"
Whenever there is an election, the official in charge of conducting the election in a riding opens an office. That office is open to the public for the duration of the campaign. Is it possible to vote there?
Q12 where did you vote
Q2 IS 04
Which method did you use to vote? Was it...
READ IN ORDER UNTIL RESPONDENT PROVIDES A RESPONSE – CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
- 01 At the polling station on election day on June 18, 2018?
- 02 At the advance polling station (on June 8, 9, 10 or 11, 2018)?
- 03 At the local Elections Canada office before election day?
- 04 By mail?
- 05 At home (if disabled)
DO NOT READ
- 77 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
IF RESPONDENT ASKS FOR CLARIFICATION AT ANSWER 03 "AT THE LOCAL ELECTIONS CANADA OFFICE"
Whenever there is an election, the official in charge of conducting the election in a riding opens an office. That office is open to the public for the duration of the campaign. Did you vote there before election day?
Q13 easy to vote
Q2 IS 04
Q12 IS NOT 98 or 99
Overall, how easy was it to vote? Would you say it was...?
READ
- 01 Very easy
- 02 Somewhat easy
- 03 Somewhat difficult
- 04 Very difficult
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q14
SPLIT SAMPLE 50/50 BETWEEN Q14A and Q14B+Q15
Q14A proof id address
In order to vote at a federal election, must electors provide...
- 01 A proof of identity
- 02 A proof of address
- 03 Both
- 04 Neither
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q14B proof ID
RANDOM ROTATE Q14B WITH Q15 – PLEASE USE A FLAG VARIABLE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF 1st AND 2nd
To the best of your knowledge, do voters have to present a proof of IDENTITY in order to vote in a Canadian federal election?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q15 proof address
RANDOM ROTATE Q15 WITH Q14B – PLEASE USE A FLAG VARIABLE FOR IDENTIFICATION OF 1st AND 2nd
To the best of your knowledge, do voters have to present a proof of ADDRESS in order to vote in a Canadian federal election?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99
- Q1 IS 02 OR 98 or 99; GO TO PS1 (SOCIO–DEMOGRAPHIC)
- Q12 IS 04, 05, 77, 98 OR 99; GO TO PQ28
- Q2 IS 01 or 02 or 03; GO TO PQ28
- Q2 IS 04
Q16 easy proof id
Overall, how easy was it to meet the identification requirements? Would you say that it was...?
READ SCALE. NOTE: THIS QUESTION REFERS TO RESPONDENT'S OWN EXPERIENCE
- 01 Very easy
- 02 Somewhat easy
- 03 Somewhat difficult
- 04 Very difficult
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q17 distance to poll
Was the (answer underline at Q12: 01 polling station, 02 advance polls, 03 local Elections Canada office) at a convenient distance from your home?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q18 difficulty reaching building
INSERT BASED ON Q12 RESPONSE OF 1, 2 OR 3
- 1 = polling station
- 2 = advance polling stations
- 3 = local Elections Canada office
- Did you have any difficulty reaching the building?
DO NOT READ. QUESTION REFERS TO DIFFICULTY GETTING TO THE BUILDING.
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q18B what was difficult
Q18 IS 01
Could you briefly describe the main difficulty in reaching the (answers underlined at Q12: 01 polling station, 02 advance polling station or 03 local Elections Canada office)?
DO NOT READ – CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
- 01 Physical accessibility
- 02 Polling station address difficult to find
- 03 Room inside the building difficult to find
- 04 Not enough parking
- 05 Wrong information on my voter information card (i.e., wrong polling station address)
- 06 Imprecise signage (interior / exterior)
- 77 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q19 building adequate
Would you say that the building where you voted was...?
READ SCALE
- 01 Very suitable
- 02 Somewhat suitable
- 03 Not very suitable
- 04 Not suitable at all
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q20 signage
Once inside, were there enough signs to help you find where to go for voting?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q21 bring VIC
Did you bring your voter information card with you to the (answer underlined at Q12: 01 polling station, 02 advance polling station or 03 local Elections Canada office)?
DO NOT READ. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q22 vote schedule
Do you remember approximately what time it was when you went to vote?
DO NOT READ
IF Q12 = 01 election day
READ ONLY IF NECESSARY; CODE ONLY ONE RESPONSE
- 01 NA: Opening hours start at 8:30 a.m.
- 02 Between 8:30 and 9 a.m.
- 03 Between 9 and 10 a.m.
- 04 Between 10 and 11 a.m.
- 05 Between 11 and noon
- 06 Between noon and 1 p.m.
- 07 Between 1 and 2 p.m.
- 08 Between 2 and 3 p.m.
- 09 Between 3 and 4 p.m.
- 10 Between 4 and 5 p.m.
- 11 Between 5 and 6 p.m.
- 12 Between 6 and 7 p.m.
- 13 Between 7 and 8 p.m.
- 14 Between 8 and 8:30 p.m.
- 15 NA: Closing of the polls is at 8:30 p.m.
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
IF Q12 = 02 Advance polls
READ ONLY IF NECESSARY; CODE ONLY ONE RESPONSE
- 01 NA: Opening hours start at 12 p.m.
- 02 NA: Opening hours start at 12 p.m.
- 03 NA: Opening hours start at 12 p.m.
- 04 NA: Opening hours start at 12 p.m.
- 05 NA: Opening hours start at 12.p.m.
- 06 Between noon and 1 p.m.
- 07 Between 1 and 2 p.m.
- 08 Between 2 and 3 p.m.
- 09 Between 3 and 4 p.m.
- 10 Between 4 and 5 p.m.
- 11 Between 5 and 6 p.m.
- 12 Between 6 and 7 p.m.
- 13 Between 7 and 8 p.m. inclusively
- 14 NA: Closing of the polls is at 8 p.m.
- 15 NA: Closing of the polls is at 8 p.m.
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q22A weekday or weekend
IF Q12 = 03 (Local EC Office)
The local Elections Canada offices have different schedules on different days. Do you remember if you voted on a weekday or on a weekend?
DO NOT READ
- 01 Weekday
- 02 Weekend
- 99 Refusal
IF RESPONDENT DOES NOT REMEMBER, CODE UNDER WEEKDAY.
IF Q22A = 01 or 99 (Weekday or Refusal)
READ ONLY IF NECESSARY; CODE ONLY ONE RESPONSE
- 01 NA: Opening hours start at 9 a.m.
- 02 NA: Opening hours start at 9 a.m.
- 03 Between 9 and 10 a.m.
- 04 Between 10 and 11 a.m.
- 05 Between 11 and noon
- 06 Between noon and 1 p.m.
- 07 Between 1 and 2 p.m.
- 08 Between 2 and 3 p.m.
- 09 Between 3 and 4 p.m.
- 10 Between 4 and 5 p.m.
- 11 Between 5 and 6 p.m.
- 12 Between 6 and 7 p.m.
- 13 Between 7 and 8 p.m.
- 14 Between 8 and 9 p.m.
- 15 NA: Closing of the polls is at 9 p.m.
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
IF Q22A = 02 Weekend
READ ONLY IF NECESSARY; CODE ONLY ONE RESPONSE
- 01 NA: Opening hours start at 9 a.m.
- 02 NA: Opening hours start at 9 a.m.
- 03 Between 9 and 10 a.m.
- 04 Between 10 and 11 a.m.
- 05 Between 11 and noon
- 06 Between noon and 1 p.m.
- 07 Between 1 and 2 p.m.
- 08 Between 2 and 3 p.m.
- 09 Between 3 and 4 p.m.
- 10 Between 4 and 5 p.m.
- 11 Between 5 and 6 p.m.
- 12 NA: Closing of the polls is at 6 p.m.
- 13 NA: Closing of the polls is at 6 p.m.
- 14 NA: Closing of the polls is at 6 p.m.
- 15 NA: Closing of the polls is at 6 p.m.
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q23 vote duration
To the best of your knowledge, how long did it take you to vote AT THE...Q12: 01 polling station, 02 advance polling station or 03 local Elections Canada office? This does not include travel time.
DO NOT READ; RECORD TIME IN MINUTES
- 01 [Open–ended question]
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q24 reasonable time
Would you say that this was a reasonable amount of time?
DO NOT READ. QUESTION REFERS TO TIME SPENT TO VOTE
- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q25 official language
Voters can choose to be served in either official language, English or French. In which language were you served?
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- 01 English
- 02 French
- 03 In both official languages (English and French)
- 04 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q26 satisfied language
Were you satisfied with the official language in which you were served?
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- 01 Yes, satisfied
- 02 No, not satisfied
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q27 satisfied services
Overall, how satisfied were you with the services provided by Elections Canada staff when you voted? Would you say that they were...?
READ. QUESTION REFERS TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY ELECTIONS CANADA STAFF PRESENT AT THE Q12: 01 polling station, 02 advance polling station or 03 local Elections Canada office
- 01 Very satisfied
- 02 Somewhat satisfied
- 03 Somewhat dissatisfied
- 04 Very dissatisfied
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- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
PQ28
I would now like to ask you some questions about the level of information that you received during this by–election...
Q28 well informed
Overall, how well informed did you feel you were about how, when and where to vote? Would you say that you were...?
READ SCALE
- 01 Very informed
- 02 Somewhat informed
- 03 Somewhat uninformed
- 04 Very uninformed
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- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q29 EC advertising
During the election period, did you see, hear or read any advertising or communications from Elections Canada about how, when and where to vote in the by–election on e 18, 2018?
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- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q29A where advertising
Q29 IS 01
Where did you see, hear or read about it?
DO NOT READ. SELECT ALL THAT APPLY (MULTIPLE MENTIONS). IF RESPONDENT SAYS "INTERNET," PROBE FOR SPECIFIC WEBSITES OR SOCIAL MEDIA.
- 01 EC householder – brochure / leaflet (received in the mail)
- 02 Voter information card (received in the mail addressed to the elector)
- 03 Radio
- 04 Screens in a Tim Hortons
- 05 Newspaper
- 06 Elections Canada website
- 07 Word of mouth (friends, relatives, colleagues)
- 08 Facebook
- 09 Twitter
- 10 YouTube
- 11 Instagram
- 12 Website other than Elections Canada website
- 13 From candidates and political parties
- 97 Other source, please specify
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q30 EC website
Did you visit Elections Canada's website during the campaign?
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- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q31 satisfied EC website
Q30 IS 01
Overall, how satisfied were you with the information on Elections Canada's website? Would you say that you were...?
READ SCALE
- 01 Very satisfied
- 02 Somewhat satisfied
- 03 Somewhat dissatisfied
- 04 Very dissatisfied
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q32 contact EC
Did you contact Elections Canada during the campaign?
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- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q33 satisfied contact EC
Q32 IS 01
Overall, how satisfied were you with the information provided when you contacted Elections Canada? Would you say that you were... ?
READ SCALE
- 01 Very satisfied
- 02 Somewhat satisfied
- 03 Somewhat dissatisfied
- 04 Very dissatisfied
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q34 satisfied voting
Q2 IS 04
Overall, how satisfied were you with your voting experience? Would you say that you were...?
READ SCALE
- 01 Very satisfied
- 02 Somewhat satisfied
- 03 Somewhat dissatisfied
- 04 Very dissatisfied
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q35 ran fairly
Thinking about the June 18, 2018, federal by–election, would you say that Elections Canada ran the election...?
EMPHASIZE "ELECTIONS CANADA"
READ SCALE
- 01 Very fairly
- 02 Somewhat fairly
- 03 Somewhat unfairly
- 04 Very unfairly
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- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
Q36 trust results
What level of trust do you have in the accuracy of the election results in your riding? Is it...?
READ SCALE
- 01 Very high
- 02 Somewhat high
- 03 Somewhat low
- 04 Very low
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
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 gender
For the purposes of this survey, could you please indicate your gender?
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- 01 Male
- 02 Female
- 97 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S2 language
What language do you speak most often at home?
- 01 English
- 02 French
- 77 Other
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S3A visible minority
SPLIT SAMPLE 50/50
S3A visible minority a
Are you a member of a visible minority group?
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- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
IF THE RESPONDENT DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS: Under the Employment Equity Act, visible minorities are people, other than Indigenous peoples, who are not white or Caucasian.
S3B visible minority b
Do you consider yourself to be a member of a visible minority group?
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- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S4 ethnic
Could you please tell me your ethnic background? For example, White, Asian, African, Latin American, etc.
DO NOT READ. ACCEPT ONLY ONE REPLY; USE 97 FOR MIXED / MULTIPLE ETHNICITIES.
| Group | Includes |
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| 01 White / Caucasian |
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| 02 Chinese |
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| 03 East Asian |
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| 04 South Asian / East Indian |
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| 07 East Black (Africa, Caribbean) |
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| 08 Latin American |
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| 10 West Pacific Islands |
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| 11 Indigenous |
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- 97 Other visible minorities or mixed ethnicity, please specify
- RECORD ANSWER
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S4 country birth
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 Islands and Northern Ireland
DO NOT READ – ONE ANSWER ONLY
- 01 Canada GO TO S6
- 02 China
- 03 Germany
- 04 India
- 05 Italy
- 06 Philippines
- 07 Poland
- 08 Portugal
- 09 United Kingdom
- 10 United States
- 11 Vietnam
- 97 Other (SPECIFY:)
- 98 Don't know GO TO S6
- 99 Refusal GO TO S6
S5 year arrived canada
S4 IS NOT CANADA
In what year did you come to live in Canada?
RECORD 4–DIGIT YEAR
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- 01 YEAR
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S6 education
What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
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- 01 Some elementary
- 02 Completed elementary
- 03 Some high school
- 04 Completed high school
- 05 Some community college/vocational/trade school/commercial/CEGEP
- 06 Completed community college/vocational/trade school/ commercial/CEGEP
- 07 Some university (No degree or diploma obtained)
- 08 Completed university (Diploma or bachelor degree)
- 09 Post–graduate university/professional school (Master's, PhD, or any professional degree)
- 77 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S7 occupation
Are you...?
READ SCALE
- 01 Employed
- 02 Self–employed
- 03 Unemployed/currently looking for work
- 04 A homemaker
- 05 A student
- 06 Retired
- 97 Other (specify)
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S8 retirees who work
S7 IS 06 (retired)
As a retired person, do you sometimes work for pay on a part–time or full–time basis?
- 01 Yes, part–time
- 02 Yes, full–time
- 03 No
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S9 workers who retired
SCR3 is 1953 AND S7 IS NOT 06 (retired)
At this time, do you consider yourself to be completely retired, semi–retired or not ired?
- 01 Completely retired
- 02 Partly or semi–retired
- 03 Not retired
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- 98 Don't know/No answer
- 99 Refusal
S10 marital
What is your marital status? Are you...
READ IN ORDER UNTIL RESPONDENT PROVIDES A RESPONSE – CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
- 01 Married
- 02 Living common–law
- 03 Widowed
- 04 Separated
- 05 Divorced
- 06 Single, never married
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S11 household size
Including yourself, how many people usually live in your household?
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- 01 Number of people usually living in your household
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S12 kids
S11 IS 2 OR MORE
Are you the parent or guardian of any child under 5 years of age living at home with you?
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- 01 Yes
- 02 No
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S13 income
Which of the following categories best corresponds to the total annual family income, before taxes, of all members in your household, for 2017?
EMPHASIZE FOCUS ON TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME.
READ IN SEQUENCE – CODE ONE ONLY
- 01 Below $30,000
- 02 $30,000 to just under $60,000
- 03 $60,000 to just under $90,000
- 04 $90,000 to just under $110,000
- 05 $110,000 and over
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- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S14 discuss election
In general when there is an election, how often do you discuss issues related to the election in the following settings?
- A At home
- B (If S7 = 01 or 02 or 05, or if S8 = 01 or 02, or if S9 = 02 or 03) At work
- C With friends
READ
- 01 Often
- 02 Sometimes
- 03 Rarely
- 04 Never
- 05 Not applicable
DO NOT READ
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S15 vote 2015
SCR3 IS MORE THAN 1900 AND LESS THAN 1997 OR SCR3 IS 1997 AND SCR3B IS LESS OR EQUAL TO October 19, 2015 OR SCR3 IS 00 OR SCR3B IS 00
Finally, we would like to know if you voted in the October 19, 2015, federal general election?
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- 01 YES
- 02 No
- 77 Other (specify)
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
S16 postal code
And to help us better understand how results vary by region, may I have your postal code?
PROBE FOR FIRST THREE DIGITS IF REFUSAL
- 01 First three digits
- 98 Don't know
- 99 Refusal
THNK
That completes the survey. Thank you for taking part. Your participation is appreciated.
THNK2
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