General Social Survey on Time Use, 2015 [html version; downloaded from https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3Instr.pl?Function=assembleInstr&a=1&&lang=en&Item_Id=21765]
Marital Status without Confirmation (De-facto) (MSNC)
Marital Status without Confirmation (De-facto) (MSNC) - Question identifier:MSNC_Q01
What is your marital status?
Are you...?
1: Married
2: Living common-law
3: Widowed
4: Separated
5: Divorced
6: Single, never married
8: RF
9: DK
Relationship to Selected Respondent (RSR)
Relationship to Selected Respondent (RSR) - Question identifier:RSR_Q1
What is the relationship...
of: [specific person]
to you?
01: [Husband/Wife]
02: Common-law partner
03: [Father/Mother]
04: [Son/Daughter] (birth, adopted or step)
05: [Brother/Sister]
06: Foster [father/mother]
07: Foster [son/daughter]
08: [Grandfather/Grandmother]
09: [Grandson/Granddaughter]
10: In-law
11: Other related - Specify
12: Unrelated - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
General Time Use (GTU)
General Time Use (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_R110
To start, a few general questions related to time.
General Time Use (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_Q110
How often do you feel rushed? Would you say it is...?
1: Every day
2: A few times a week
3: About once a week
4: About once a month
5: Less than once a month
6: Never
8: RF
9: DK
General Time Use (GTU) - Question identifier:GTU_Q130
How often do you feel you have time on your hands that you don't know what to do with?
1: Every day
2: A few times a week
3: About once a week
4: About once a month
5: Less than once a month
6: Never
8: RF
9: DK
Time Use Introduction (TUI)
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_R110
To find out exactly how people spend their time, we are going to ask about your activities over a 24-hour period. You will be asked to report activities you had done on [day of the week]. We will start at 4 in the morning because most people are asleep at that time. Please report all activities that lasted at least 10 minutes, including activities such as travelling from place to place.
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q01
Last [day of the week] at [xx:xx AM/PM], what were you doing?
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q02
How long did you spend on this activity? (Hours/Minutes)
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q03
Were you doing anything else at the same time?
01: Preparing meals
02: Eating or drinking
03: Housework
04: Parenting, care or assistance to others
05: Organizing, planning or paying bills
06: Pet care
07: Social interaction such as talking or conversation
08: Social networking or texting, emailing
09: Reading
10: Watching TV or videos
11: Listening to music or radio
12: General computer use
13: Hobbies
14: Other
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q04
Who was with you?
01: On my own
02: Spouse, partner
03: Household child(ren) - less than 15 years old
04: Household child(ren) - 15 years and older
05: Parents or parent-in-law
06: Other household adult(s)
07: Other family member(s) from other households
08: Friend(s)
09: Colleague(s) or classmate(s)
10: Other people
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q05
Where were you?
01: At home or on property
02: At place of work or school
03: At someone else's home or property
04: In the neighbourhood
05: Outdoors
06: Grocery store, other stores or mall
07: Library, museum or theatre
08: Sports centre, field or arena
09: Restaurant, bar or club
10: Place of worship
11: Medical, dental or other health clinic
12: Elsewhere
13: Travel - Car (Driver)
14: Travel - Car (Passenger)
15: Travel - Walk
16: Travel - Bus (includes street cars, metro)
17: Travel - Airplane
18: Travel - Bicycle
19: Travel - Taxi, Limousine Service
20: Travel - Boat, ferry
21: Travel - Other
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q06
During this time period, did you use any information technology device such as a tablet, smartphone, computer or laptop?
1: Yes
2: No
Time Use Introduction (TUI) - Question identifier:TUI_Q10
On a scale of -3 to +3 where -3 means very unpleasant and +3 means very pleasant; at [xx:xx AM/PM] [(main activity)], how would you rate this moment?
1: -3
2: -2
3: -1
4: 0
5: +1
6: +2
7: +3
Time Use Diary (TUT)
Time Use Diary (TUT) - Question identifier:TUT_Q970
Was the [day of the week] you described very different from most [same day of the week]?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
DAS sub-module - Time (TIME)
DAS sub-module - Time (TIME) - Question identifier:TIME_Q01
You stated that on [day of the week] at 4:00 AM you were sleeping. What time did you fall asleep [the previous] night?
Min = 0; Max = 24
DAS sub-module - Time (TIME) - Question identifier:TIME_Q02
You stated that on [day of the week] at 4:00 AM you were sleeping. What time did you fall asleep [the previous] night?
Min = 0; Max = 60
Perception of Time (TCS)
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_R110
Now I would like you to answer some questions on your outlook towards your use of time.
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q110
Do you plan to slow down in the coming year?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q120
Do you consider yourself a workaholic?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q130
When you need more time, do you tend to cut back on your sleep?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q140
At the end of the day, do you often feel that you have not accomplished what you had set out to do?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q150
Do you worry that you don't spend enough time with your family or friends?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q160
Do you feel that you're constantly under stress trying to accomplish more than you can handle?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q170
Do you feel trapped in a daily routine?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q180
Do you feel that you just don't have time for fun any more?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q190
Do you often feel under stress when you don't have enough time?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Perception of Time (TCS) - Question identifier:TCS_Q200
Would you like to spend more time alone?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Time Spent Texting (TST)
Time Spent Texting (TST) - Question identifier:TST_Q01
On average, how many text messages do you send per day?
01: 1 to 10 texts
02: 11 to 20 texts
03: 21 to 30 texts
04: 31 to 40 texts
05: 41 to 50 texts
06: 51 to 60 texts
07: Over 60 texts per day
08: I do not send text messages
98: RF
99: DK
Unpaid Service (UH)
Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q01
Last week, how many hours did you spend looking after:
... one or more of the children living in your household, without pay?
Min = 0; Max = 168.00
Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q02
(Last week, how many hours did you spend looking after:)
... one or more children living outside your household, without pay?
Min = 0; Max = 168.00
Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q03
Last week, how many hours did you spend doing:
... unpaid housework, yard work or home maintenance for your household?
Min = 0; Max = 95.00
Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q04
(Last week, how many hours did you spend doing:)
... unpaid housework, yard work or home maintenance for persons living outside your household?
Min = 0; Max = 95.00
Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q05
Last week, how many hours did you spend:
... providing unpaid care or assistance to one or more seniors living in your household?
Min = 0; Max = 95.00
Unpaid Service (UH) - Question identifier:UH_Q06
(Last week, how many hours did you spend:)
... providing unpaid care or assistance to one or more seniors living outside your household?
Min = 0; Max = 95.00
Subjective Well-being Minimum Block (SLM)
Subjective Well-being Minimum Block (SLM) - Question identifier:SLM_Q01
Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?
0 Very dissatisfied
1 I
2 I
3 I
4 I
5 I
6 I
7 I
8 I
9 V
10 Very satisfied
Min = 0; Max = 10
Self Rated Health (SRH)
Self Rated Health (SRH) - Question identifier:SRH_R110
The following set of questions asks about your day-to-day health.
Self Rated Health (SRH) - Question identifier:SRH_Q110
In general, would you say your health is...?
1: Excellent
2: Very good
3: Good
4: Fair
5: Poor
8: RF
9: DK
Self Rated Health (SRH) - Question identifier:SRH_Q115
In general, would you say your mental health is...?
1: Excellent
2: Very good
3: Good
4: Fair
5: Poor
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ)
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R01
The following questions are about difficulties you may have doing certain activities. Please tell me only about difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q01
Do you have any difficulty seeing?
1: No
2: Sometimes
3: Often
4: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q02
Do you wear glasses or contact lenses to improve your vision?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q03
With your glasses or contact lenses, which of the following best describes your ability to see? You...?
1: Have no difficulty seeing
2: Have some difficulty (seeing)
3: Have a lot of difficulty (seeing)
4: Are legally blind
5: Are blind
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q04
How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q05
Do you have any difficulty hearing?
1: No
2: Sometimes
3: Often
4: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q06
Do you use a hearing aid or cochlear implant?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q07
With your hearing aid or cochlear implant, which of the following best describes your ability to hear? You...?
1: Have no difficulty hearing
2: Have some difficulty (hearing)
3: Have a lot of difficulty (hearing)
4: Cannot hear at all
5: Are Deaf
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q08
How often does this [difficulty/condition] limit your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q09
Do you have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using your hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?
1: No
2: Sometimes
3: Often
4: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R10
The following questions are about your ability to move around, even when using an aid such as a cane.
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q10
How much difficulty do you have walking on a flat surface for 15 minutes without resting?
1: No difficulty
2: Some (difficulty)
3: A lot (of difficulty)
4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q11
How much difficulty do you have walking up or down a flight of stairs, about 12 steps without resting?
1: No difficulty
2: Some (difficulty)
3: A lot (of difficulty)
4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q12
How often [does this difficulty walking limit/does this difficulty using stairs limit/does these difficulties limit] your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q13
How much difficulty do you have bending down and picking up an object from the floor?
1: No difficulty
2: Some (difficulty)
3: A lot (of difficulty)
4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q14
How much difficulty do you have reaching in any direction, for example, above your head?
1: No difficulty
2: Some (difficulty)
3: A lot (of difficulty)
4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q15
How often [does this difficulty bending down and picking up an object limit/does this difficulty reaching limit/do these difficulties limit] your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q16
How much difficulty do you have using your fingers to grasp small objects like a pencil or scissors?
1: No difficulty
2: Some (difficulty)
3: A lot (of difficulty)
4: [You/He/She] cannot do at all
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q17
How often does this difficulty using your fingers limit your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R18
Please answer for difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more.
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q18
Do you have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?
1: No
2: Sometimes
3: Often
4: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q19
Do you think you have a condition that makes it difficult in general for you to learn? This may include learning disabilities such as dyslexia, hyperactivity, attention problems, etc..
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q20
Has a teacher, doctor or other health care professional ever said that you had a learning disability?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q21
How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q22
Has a doctor, psychologist or other health care professional ever said that you had a developmental disability or disorder? This may include Down syndrome, autism, Asperger syndrome, mental impairment due to lack of oxygen at birth, etc..
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q23
Do you have any ongoing memory problems or periods of confusion? Please exclude occasional forgetfulness such as not remembering where you put your keys.
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q24
How often are your daily activities limited by this problem?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q25
Please remember that your answers will be kept strictly confidential.
Do you have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions? These may include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia, etc..
1: No
2: Sometimes
3: Often
4: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q26
How often are your daily activities limited by this condition?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_R27
The following questions are about pain due to a long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more.
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q27
Do you have pain that is always present?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q28
Do you [also/nul] have periods of pain that reoccur from time to time?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q29
How often does this pain limit your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q30
Do you have any other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Disability Screening Questions - Minimum Block (CATI) (DSQ) - Question identifier:DSQ_Q31
How often does this health problem or long-term condition limit your daily activities?
1: Never
2: Rarely
3: Sometimes
4: Often
5: Always
8: RF
9: DK
Self Rated Stress (SRS)
Self Rated Stress (SRS) - Question identifier:SRS_Q10
Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are...?
1: Not at all stressful
2: Not very stressful
3: A bit stressful
4: Quite a bit stressful
5: Extremely stressful
8: RF
9: DK
Main Source of Stress (MSS)
Main Source of Stress (MSS) - Question identifier:MSS_Q130
What is your main source of stress?
1: Work
2: Financial concerns
3: Family
4: School work
5: Not enough time
6: Health
7: Other - Specify
8: RF
9: DK
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW)
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_R05
The next few questions refer to your main activity.
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q05
During the past 12 months, was your main activity working at a paid job or business, looking for paid work, going to school, caring for children, household work, retired or something else?
01: Working at a paid job or business
02: Looking for paid work
03: Going to school
04: Caring for children
05: Household work
06: Retired
07: Maternity/paternity or parental leave
08: Long-term illness
09: Volunteering or care-giving other than for children
10: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q10
Last week, was your main activity the same as the one of the last 12 months?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q15
Last week, what was your main activity?
01: Working at a paid job or business
02: Vacation (from paid work)
03: Looking for paid work
04: Going to school
05: Caring for children
06: Household work
07: Retired
08: Maternity/paternity or parental leave
09: Long-term illness
10: Volunteering or care-giving other than for children
11: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q20
Were you studying full-time or part-time?
1: A full-time student
2: A part-time student
3: Both full-time and part-time student
8: RF
9: DK
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q30
In the last four weeks, did you look for a job?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Main Activity of Respondent - Last Week (MRW) - Question identifier:MRW_Q40
Did you have a job or were you self-employed at any time during the past 12 months?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Respondent ever worked (REW)
Respondent ever worked (REW) - Question identifier:REW_Q10
Have you ever worked at a job or business?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Respondent ever worked (REW) - Question identifier:REW_Q20
In what year did you last do any paid work?
Min = 1900; Max = 2016
Respondent ever worked (REW) - Question identifier:REW_Q30
How old were you when you last did any paid work?
Min = 10; Max = 95
Work activities - Employment type (WET)
Work activities - Employment type (WET) - Question identifier:WET_Q110
During the past 12 months, for how many weeks were you employed?
Min = 1; Max = 52
Work activities - Employment type (WET) - Question identifier:WET_Q120
Were you mainly...?
1: A paid worker
2: Self-employed
3: An unpaid family worker
8: RF
9: DK
Work activities - Employment type (WET) - Question identifier:WET_Q171
How many days of paid vacation did you take during the past 12 months?
Min = 0; Max = 365
Respondent Business Information (RBI)
Respondent Business Information (RBI) - Question identifier:RBI_Q10
How many paid employees did you have working for you?
Min = 0; Max = 200
Respondent Business Information (RBI) - Question identifier:RBI_Q20
Was your business incorporated?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Work activities - Telework information (WTI)
Work activities - Telework information (WTI) - Question identifier:WTI_Q110
Excluding overtime, [do/did] you usually work any of your scheduled hours at home?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Work activities - Telework information (WTI) - Question identifier:WTI_Q120
How many paid hours per week [do/did] you usually work at home?
Min = 1; Max = 168
Work activities - Telework information (WTI) - Question identifier:WTI_Q130
What is the main reason you [do/did] some of your work at home?
01: Taking care of children
02: Provide care to family or friends for long term health problem
03: Other personal or family responsibilities
04: Requirements of the job, no choice
05: Home is usual place of work
06: Better conditions of work
07: Saves time, money
08: Live too far from work to commute
09: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Last year employer information (WLY)
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q110
What is the name of your business?/What was the name of your business?/For whom did you work the longest time during the past 12 months?
Long Answer Length = 80
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q120
What kind of business, industry or [is/was] this?
Long Answer Length = 80
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q130
What kind of work [are/were] you doing?
Long Answer Length = 80
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q140
What [are/were] your most important activities or duties?
Long Answer Length = 80
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q145
Are you still working [for this employer/at this business]?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q150
Which of the following best describes your terms of employment in this job? [Are/Were] you a...?
1: Regular employee (no contractual or anticipated termination date)
2: Seasonal employee (employment on this job is intermittent according to the seasons of the year)
3: Term employee (term of employment has a set termination date)
4: Casual or on-call employee
8: RF
9: DK
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q160
[Are/Were] you a union member or covered by a union contract or collective agreement in this job?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Last year employer information (WLY) - Question identifier:WLY_Q170
Approximately, how many kilometres [is/was] your place of work from your residence?
Min = 0; Max = 995
Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW)
Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q110
For whom did you work last week?
Long Answer Length = 80
Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q120
What kind of business, industry or service was this?
Long Answer Length = 80
Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q130
What kind of work were you doing?
Long Answer Length = 80
Worked Last Week Employer details (WLW) - Question identifier:WLW_Q140
What were your most important activities or duties?
Long Answer Length = 80
Hours worked (WHW)
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q110
Did you have more than one paid job last week?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q120
How many hours a week [do/did] you usually work at your job?
Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q130
How many hours a week do you usually work at your main job?
Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q140
How many hours a week do you usually work at your other job(s)?
Min = 0.1; Max = 168.0
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q160
Why [do/did] you usually work less than 30 hours a week?
11: Own illness or disability
12: Child care responsibilities
13: Care responsibilities for an adult
14: Other personal or family responsibilities
15: Going to school
16: Could only find part-time work
17: Did not want full-time work
18: Requirement of the work
19: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q210
How many days a week [do/did] you usually work (including all jobs)?
Min = 1; Max = 7
Hours worked (WHW) - Question identifier:WHW_Q230
Which of the following best describes your usual work schedule at your [main job/job]? [Is/Was] it...?
01: A regular daytime schedule or shift
02: A regular evening shift
03: A regular night shift
04: A rotating shift (one that changes periodically from days to evenings or to nights)
05: A split shift (one consisting of two or more distinct periods each day)
06: A compressed work week
07: On call or casual
08: An irregular schedule
09: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Work Flexible Schedule (WFS)
Work Flexible Schedule (WFS) - Question identifier:WFS_Q10
Do you have a flexible schedule that allows you to choose the time you begin or end your work day?/Did you have a flexible schedule that allowed you to choose the time you began or ended your work day?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Satisfaction of respondent with current balance between job and home life (SRC)
Satisfaction of respondent with current balance between job and home life (SRC) - Question identifier:SRC_Q10
How satisfied [are/were] you with the current balance between your job and home life? [Are/Were] you...?
1: Very satisfied
2: Satisfied
3: Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4: Dissatisfied
5: Very dissatisfied
8: RF
9: DK
Satisfaction of respondent with current balance between job and home life (SRC) - Question identifier:SRC_Q20
Why [are/were] you dissatisfied?
11: Not enough time for family (include spouse/partner and children)
12: Spends too much time on job/main activity
13: Not enough time for other activities (exclude work or family related activities)
14: Cannot find suitable employment
15: Employment related reason(s) (exclude spending too much time on job)
16: Health reasons (include sleep disorders)
17: Family related reason(s) (exclude not enough time for family)
18: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Work Life Balance 2 (WLB)
Work Life Balance 2 (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q10
In the past 12 months how often has it been difficult to fulfill your family responsibilities because of the amount of time you spent on your job (please include responsibilities concerning your spouse and child(ren) if it applies, as well as your own parents, siblings and other related persons). Was it...?
1: All of the time
2: Most of the time
3: Sometimes
4: Never
5: Not applicable
8: RF
9: DK
Work Life Balance 2 (WLB) - Question identifier:WLB_Q20
In the past 12 months how often has it been difficult to concentrate or fulfill your work responsibilities because of your family responsibilities (please include responsibilities concerning your spouse and child(ren) if it applies, as well as your own parents, siblings and other related persons). Was it...?
1: All of the time
2: Most of the time
3: Sometimes
4: Never
5: Not applicable
8: RF
9: DK
Household Regularly Hires paid help (HRH)
Household Regularly Hires paid help (HRH) - Question identifier:HRH_Q10
For which activities does your household regularly hire paid help (for example: child care, house cleaning, outdoor work)?
11: None
12: Child care
13: House cleaning
14: Outdoor work (including snow removal, lawncare)
15: Medical help
16: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Access to transportation (ATT)
Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_R120
Now some questions related to transportation.
Access to transportation (ATT) - Question identifier:ATT_Q120
How often do you have a vehicle at your disposal?
1: All the time
2: Some of the time
3: Rarely
4: Never
8: RF
9: DK
Commute to work (CTW)
Commute to work (CTW) - Question identifier:CTW_Q140
Last week, how did you get to [school/work]?
11: Car, truck or van - as driver
12: Car, truck or van - as passenger
13: Public transit (e.g., bus, streetcar, subway, light-rail transit, commuter train, ferry)
14: Walked
15: Bicycle
16: Motorcycle
17: Taxicab
18: Works or attends school at home
19: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Commute to work (CTW) - Question identifier:CTW_Q190
Last week, how often did you experience traffic congestion during your commute to [school/work]?
1: Everyday
2: Three or four days
3: One or two days
4: Never
8: RF
9: DK
Education Minimum Block with concept (EDM)
Education Minimum Block with concept (EDM) - Question identifier:EDM_Q01
What type of educational institution [are you attending/did you attend]?
1: Elementary, junior high school or high school
2: Trade school, college, CEGEP or other non-university institution
3: University
8: RF
9: DK
Education Minimum Block with concept (EDM) - Question identifier:EDM_Q02
[Are you enrolled/Were you enrolled] as...?
1: A full-time student
2: A part-time student
3: Both full-time and part-time student
8: RF
9: DK
Education - School Attendance v.1 (ESC1)
Education - School Attendance v.1 (ESC1) - Question identifier:ESC1_Q01
Are you currently attending school, college, CEGEP or university?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Educational Attainment (EHG2)
Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q01
What is the highest grade of elementary or high school you have ever completed?
1: Grade 8 or lower (Québec: Secondary II or lower)
2: Grade 9 - 10 (Québec: Secondary III or IV,
Newfoundland and Labrador: 1st year secondary)
3: Grade 11 - 13 (Québec: Secondary V,
Newfoundland and Labrador: 2nd to 3rd year
of secondary)
8: RF
9: DK
Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q02
Did you complete a high school diploma or its equivalent?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q03
Have you received any other education that could be counted towards a certificate, diploma or degree from an educational institution?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Educational Attainment (EHG2) - Question identifier:EHG2_Q04
What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?
1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
2: High school diploma or a high school
equivalency certificate
3: Trade certificate or diploma
4: College, CEGEP or other non-university
certificate or diploma (other than trades
certificates or diplomas)
5: University certificate or diploma below the
bachelor's level
6: Bachelor's degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
7: University certificate, diploma, degree above the
bachelor's level
8: RF
9: DK
Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP)
Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_R110
The next few questions are about your [spouse/partner]'s main activity.
Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_Q110
During the past 12 months, was your [spouse/partner]'s main activity working at a paid job or business, looking for paid work, going to school, caring for children, household work, retired or something else?
01: Working at a paid job or business
02: Looking for paid work
03: Going to school
04: Caring for children
05: Household work
06: Retired
07: Maternity/paternity or parental leave
08: Long-term illness
09: Volunteering or care-giving other than for children
10: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_Q120
Was [he/she] enrolled as...?
1: Full-time student
2: Part-time student
3: Both full-time and part-time student
8: RF
9: DK
Main activity of respondent's spouse/partner (MAP) - Question identifier:MAP_Q130
Did [he/she] have a job or was [he/she] self-employed at any time during the past 12 months?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Dwelling of respondent (DOR)
Dwelling of respondent (DOR) - Question identifier:DOR_R110
The following questions are about your housing and neighbourhood characteristics.
Dwelling of respondent (DOR) - Question identifier:DOR_Q110
In what type of dwelling are you now living? Is it a...?
01: Single detached house
02: Semi-detached or double (side by side)
03: Garden home, town-house or row house
04: Duplex (one above the other)
05: Low-rise apartment (less than 5 stories)
06: High-rise apartment (5 or more stories)
07: Mobile home or trailer
08: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Length of time respondent has lived in dwelling (LRD)
Length of time respondent has lived in dwelling (LRD) - Question identifier:LRD_Q10
How long have you lived in this dwelling?
1: Less than 6 months
2: 6 months to less than 1 year
3: 1 year to less than 3 years
4: 3 years to less than 5 years
5: 5 years to less than 10 years
6: 10 years and over
8: RF
9: DK
Length of time Respondent has lived in Neighbourhood (LRN)
Length of time Respondent has lived in Neighbourhood (LRN) - Question identifier:LRN_Q10
How long have you lived in this neighbourhood?
1: Less than 6 months
2: 6 months to less than 1 year
3: 1 year to less than 3 years
4: 3 years to less than 5 years
5: 5 years to less than 10 years
6: 10 years and over
8: RF
9: DK
Length of time respondent has lived in city or local community (LRC)
Length of time respondent has lived in city or local community (LRC) - Question identifier:LRC_Q20
How long have you lived in this city or local community?
1: Less than 6 months
2: 6 months to less than 1 year
3: 1 year to less than 3 years
4: 3 years to less than 5 years
5: 5 years to less than 10 years
6: 10 years and over
8: RF
9: DK
Immigration Extended Block (BPR)
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q01
In what country were you born?
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q02
In which province or territory were you born?
10: Newfoundland and Labrador
11: Prince Edward Island
12: Nova Scotia
13: New Brunswick
24: Quebec
35: Ontario
46: Manitoba
47: Saskatchewan
48: Alberta
59: British Columbia
60: Yukon
61: Northwest Territories
62: Nunavut
98: RF
99: DK
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q03
In what country was your mother born?
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q04
In which province or territory was your mother born?
10: Newfoundland and Labrador
11: Prince Edward Island
12: Nova Scotia
13: New Brunswick
24: Quebec
35: Ontario
46: Manitoba
47: Saskatchewan
48: Alberta
59: British Columbia
60: Yukon
61: Northwest Territories
62: Nunavut
98: RF
99: DK
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q09
In what country was your father born?
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q10
In which province or territory was your father born?
10: Newfoundland and Labrador
11: Prince Edward Island
12: Nova Scotia
13: New Brunswick
24: Quebec
35: Ontario
46: Manitoba
47: Saskatchewan
48: Alberta
59: British Columbia
60: Yukon
61: Northwest Territories
62: Nunavut
98: RF
99: DK
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q15
In what year did you first come to Canada to live?
Min = 1871; Max = 2016
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q16
Are you now, or have you ever been a landed immigrant in Canada?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q17
In what year did you first become a landed immigrant in Canada?
Min = 1871; Max = 2016
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q18
Of what country are you a citizen?
Immigration Extended Block (BPR) - Question identifier:BPR_Q19
Are you a Canadian citizen by birth or by naturalization?
1: By birth
2: By naturalization
8: RF
9: DK
Birthplace of spouse/partner (BPP)
Birthplace of spouse/partner (BPP) - Question identifier:BPP_Q10
In what country was your [spouse/partner] born?
1: Search
2: Other - Specify
8: RF
9: DK
Birthplace of spouse/partner (BPP) - Question identifier:BPP_Q20
In which province or territory?
10: Newfoundland and Labrador
11: Prince Edward Island
12: Nova Scotia
13: New Brunswick
24: Quebec
35: Ontario
46: Manitoba
47: Saskatchewan
48: Alberta
59: British Columbia
60: Yukon
61: Northwest Territories
62: Nunavut
98: RF
99: DK
Aboriginal Minimum (AMB)
Aboriginal Minimum (AMB) - Question identifier:AMB_Q01
Are you an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)? First Nations includes Status and Non-Status Indians.
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Aboriginal Minimum (AMB) - Question identifier:AMB_Q02
Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?
1: First Nations (North American Indian)
2: Métis
3: Inuk (Inuit)
8: RF
9: DK
Aboriginal Identity of Spouse/Partner (AIP)
Aboriginal Identity of Spouse/Partner (AIP) - Question identifier:AIP_Q01
Is your [spouse/partner] an Aboriginal person (that is, First Nations, Métis or Inuk [Inuit])?
1: Yes
2: No
8: RF
9: DK
Aboriginal Identity of Spouse/Partner (AIP) - Question identifier:AIP_Q02
Is your [spouse/partner] First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?
11: First Nations (North American Indian)
12: Métis
13: Inuk (Inuit)
98: RF
99: DK
Population group (PG)
Population group (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q01
You may belong to one or more racial or cultural groups on the following list.
Are you...?
01: White
02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
03: Chinese
04: Black
05: Filipino
06: Latin American
07: Arab
08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian,
Malaysian, Laotian)
09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
10: Korean
11: Japanese
12: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Visible minority status of respondent's partner (VMP)
Visible minority status of respondent's partner (VMP) - Question identifier:VMP_Q110
Is your [spouse/partner]...?
01: White
02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
03: Chinese
04: Black
05: Filipino
06: Latin American
07: Arab
08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian,
Malaysian, Laotian)
09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
10: Korean
11: Japanese
12: Other - Specify
98: RF
99: DK
Religion extended (REE)
Religion extended (REE) - Question identifier:REE_Q01
What is your religion?
Specify one denomination or religion only, even if you are not currently a practicing member of that group.
1: Search
2: Other - Specify
8: RF
9: DK
Religion extended (REE) - Question identifier:REE_Q02
Not counting events such as weddings or funerals, during the past 12 months, how often did you participate in religious activities or attend religious services or meetings?
1: At least once a week
2: At least once a month
3: At least 3 times a year
4: Once or twice a year
5: Not at all
8: RF
9: DK
Religion extended (REE) - Question identifier:REE_Q03
In the past 12 months, how often did you engage in religious or spiritual activities on your own, including prayer, meditation and other forms of worship taking place at home or in any other location?
1: At least once a day
2: At least once a week
3: At least once a month
4: At least 3 times a year
5: Once or twice a year
6: Not at all
8: RF
9: DK
Importance of Religion (RLR)
Importance of Religion (RLR) - Question identifier:RLR_Q110
How important are your religious or spiritual beliefs to the way you live your life? Would you say they are...?
1: Very important
2: Somewhat important
3: Not very important
4: Not at all important
8: RF
9: DK
Language Minimum (LAN)
Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q01
Of English or French, which language(s) do you speak well enough to conduct a conversation? Is it...?
1: English only
2: French only
3: Both English and French
4: Neither English nor French
8: RF
9: DK
Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q02
What language do you speak most often at home?
Language Minimum (LAN) - Question identifier:LAN_Q03
What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?
Sexual Orientation of Respondent (SOR)
Sexual Orientation of Respondent (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_R110
The following question asks about sexual orientation.
Sexual Orientation of Respondent (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q110
Do you consider yourself to be...?
1: Heterosexual (sexual relations with people of the opposite sex)
2: Homosexual, that is lesbian or gay (sexual relations with people of your own sex)
3: Bisexual (sexual relations with people of both sexes)
8: RF
9: DK