A dual-frame (landline and cell phone) sampling method was undertaken using random-digit dialling. The landline sample was supplied by ASDE. The wireless sample was supplied by Advanis.
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 2016 census data for Toronto Centre and York Centre ridings. Respondents were randomly selected using cellphone and landline samples in an effort to reach younger electors and to ensure that cellphone-only households were included in the sampling frame. Those reached via landline were asked to speak to the youngest eligible voter in the household in an effort to maximize the representation of younger electors in the survey sample.
The same random-selection process was used for both the landline and cellphone samples. In terms of the specific respondent in the household, interviewers asked to speak to an individual, 18 years of age and older, or a person in the household who had the most recent birthday. 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 cellphone sample.
Once an appropriate adult was reached, voter eligibility was verified by the interviewer. To be eligible for the survey, respondents had to be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years of age on polling day, whose address of ordinary residence was in the electoral district from the first day of the revision period until election day.
To pre-test the questionnaire, respondents were first administered the survey and then asked a series of short follow-up questions. The debriefing following the survey provided an opportunity for respondents to offer feedback on the questionnaire. The follow-up questions were:
In total, 20 pre-test interviews were conducted by telephone on October 27, 2020. Respondents had the choice of participating in the official language of their choice. In total, 10 pre-test interviews were completed in English in each riding. The pre-test interviews were digitally recorded and reviewed by Phoenix SPI team members and Elections Canada officials.
Overall, the questionnaire worked well, as was expected given that it had been administered following previous by-elections.
All fieldwork was conducted using computer-assisted telephone interviewing 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. Although 11 electors agreed to complete the online survey, none of them did so. All completed surveys, therefore, were administered over the phone.
In total, 804 electors were interviewed by telephone. Based on a sample of this size, the overall results can be considered accurate to within ±3.5%, 19 times out of 20.
The following specifications applied:
The data collection was conducted in accordance with the standards set out by industry associations as well as applicable federal legislation, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Canada's private-sector privacy law.
The following table presents information about the final call dispositions for this survey and calculation of the response rate:
| Landline | Cell | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total numbers attempted | 16,938 | 970 | 17,908 |
| Out of scope – invalid | 1,825 | 44 | 1,869 |
| Unresolved (U) | 8,139 | 229 | 8,368 |
| No answer/Answering machine | 8,139 | 229 | 8,368 |
| In scope – non-responding (IS) | 5,596 | 217 | 5,813 |
| Language barrier/illness/incapable | 483 | 4 | 487 |
| Call-back (respondent not available) | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Refusal (household) | 4,381 | 160 | 4,541 |
| Refusal (respondent) | 711 | 52 | 763 |
| In scope – responding units (R) | 1,378 | 480 | 1,858 |
| Completed interview | 555 | 249 | 804 |
| Terminate quota filled | 49 | 6 | 55 |
| NQ – Does not qualify | 774 | 225 | 999 |
| Response rate | 9.1% | 51.8% | 11.6% |
The response rate formula is calculated 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].
To produce population estimates, the survey data were weighted to accurately reflect the age and gender distribution of eligible electors in the federal ridings. Specifically, the nested census populations of men and women residing in the district who were 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:
| Unweighted | Weighted | |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 804 | 804 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 46% | 49% |
| Female | 52% | 50% |
| Non-binary/transgender | 0% | 0% |
| Preferred not to answer | 1% | 1% |
| Age | ||
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 10% |
| 25 to 34 | 9% | 23% |
| 35 to 44 | 13% | 17% |
| 45 to 64 | 41% | 29% |
| 65 or older | 26% | 16% |
| Preferred not to answer | 6% | 6% |
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.
[If asked]: The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete.
[If asked about the legitimacy of the survey]: If you would like to ensure that this survey is run by Elections Canada, you can call their toll-free number at 1-800-463-6868. Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time).
You can also contact Alethea Woods from Phoenix Strategic Perspectives at 613-260-1700.
[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).
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
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 research and statistical purposes. The anonymized database of all responses may be shared with researchers who collaborate with Elections Canada.
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.
May I confirm that you were at least 18 years old on October 26, 2020?
If no: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who were at least 18 years old on October 26, 2020. Would there be someone in your household who was at least 18 years old on October 26, 2020? If yes, ask to speak to that person.
SCR3 age
In what year were you born?
SCR3B check eligibility 2019
SCR3 is 2001
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 October 26, 2020, by-election.
Record the two answers
SCR4 residence
Between September 23, 2020 and October 26, did you live in the federal riding of Toronto Centre {or} York Centre?
If no: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding and were eligible to vote in the October 26, 2020, 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 (September 23 through October 26, 2020), and were eligible to vote in the October 26, 2020, 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).
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.
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.
May I confirm that you are a Canadian citizen?
If NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens. Thank and discontinue.
May I confirm that you were at least 18 years old on October 26, 2020?
If NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who were at least 18 years old on October 26, 2020. Thank and discontinue.
In what year were you born?
SCR3 is 2001
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 October 26, 2020, by-election.
Record the two answers
Between September 23 and October 26, 2020, did you live in the federal riding of Toronto Centre {or} York Centre?
If no: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding and were eligible to vote in the October 26, 2020, 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 (September 23 through October 26, 2020), and were eligible to vote in the October 26, 2020, 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).
Did you know that a federal by-election took place on October 26, 2020, 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").
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 following statement describes you?
Do not read
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
Pandemic-related reasons
Political reasons
Electoral process-related reasons
All other reasons
Q3 IS 12 (Failed ID Requirements)
Which pieces of identification or documentation were you missing?
Read if necessary – Code up to 3 answers
Do not read
Q3 is 02 (Out of town)
Were you out of town for work or personal reasons?
Do not read
If respondent asks why
Elections Canada is working to improve its services for electors who are out of town on voting days.
Q3 is 02 (Out of town)
Would you say that your travel was planned or unplanned?
Do not read
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.
If Q3 is 01
I noted that you were too busy to vote. If you had to choose, which of the following most closely reflects your situation? Would it be…
Read; rotate items
Do not read
If Q3 is 03
I noted that you could not vote due to an illness or disability. Was this related to COVID-19 in any way?
Read
Do not read
If Q3 is 04
I noted that you did not vote for a pandemic-related reason. Is there anything that Elections Canada could have done to make you feel safer to vote during this pandemic?
Do not read
I would like to ask a few questions about the information you may have received in advance of the by-election.
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
Q4 is 01
Was your name correct on the card you received?
Do not read
Q4 is 01
And was your address correct on the card?
Do not read
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).
Now, I would like to ask you a few questions about voting in the by-election…
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
If Q8 is 01
You are right, 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 after?
Do not read
IF Q8 IS 02 (No), 98 (don't know) OR 99 (Refusal)
Actually, electors do need to 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 after?
Do not read
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
Split sample 50/50
To the best of your knowledge, what are the current ways that electors can vote in a federal election? Do not read – select all that apply (multiple mentions). Probe carefully to avoid suggesting answers which would give away the list. After each answer, probe "Anything else?"
Notes:
If respondent simply says "Polling station," probe "Could you please be more specific – about when would that be?"
If respondent says "Prior to election day," ask for clarification: "Could you please be more specific?" as 02, 03 and 04 can be prior to election day, see chart.
If respondent says "Online," probe to find out if they refer to casting a vote online or to ordering a ballot kit online to vote by mail.
If respondent asks for clarification regarding answer b "At the local Elections Canada office" say: "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?"
| Ways | When | How |
|---|---|---|
| On Election Day | On Election Day (Monday October 26) | In person, at a polling station |
| Advance polls | A full week before the election, from Friday to Monday | In person, at a polling station |
| By mail | From the day the election is called until the Tuesday before the election | By getting a special ballot kit:
|
| At a local EC office/ office of the returning officer | From the day the election is called until the Tuesday before the election | Electors can vote at any time during the campaign by going to the local EC office. Common among those who are away for advance polls and polling day. |
| At home | From the day the election is called until the Tuesday before the election | EC offers voting at home in the presence of an election officer and a witness for voters with a disability or an illness. There are specific circumstances a voter must meet, uncommon. |
| Mobile polls | From the day the election is called until the Tuesday before the election | Mobile polls are set up with a returning officer to visit electors in difficult to reach locations such as Canadian Forces bases, prisons, long-term care facilities, and very remote communities. |
If someone wants to vote in a federal election, how can they do so? Anything else? Do not read – select all that apply (multiple mentions). If someone says "you go in person/at the polling station" code as 01 and ask q11c.
Now let's say someone wants to vote but is not available on election day, are there ways to cast a ballot ahead of time? IF SOMEONE JUST SAYS "Yes," Ask "OK, how would you do that?"
Q2 is 04
Which method did you use to vote? Was it…
Read in order until respondent provides a response – code one answer only
Do not read
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?
If respondents say they voted online, ask for clarification. Voters with a disability can register online to receive a ballot in the mail which can be completed in their home and mailed in. These mentions should be coded as: 05 – AT HOME.
Q12 is 04
Why did you choose to vote by mail?
[Open-ended]
[Note to interviewer: In this case, we are looking in particular for those who chose to vote by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but do not prompt the respondent with this.]
Q2 is 04
Q12 is not 98 or 99
Overall, how easy was it to vote? Would you say it was…?
Read
Do not read
Split sample 50/50 between Q14A and Q14B+Q15
In order to vote at a federal election, must electors provide…
Do not read
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
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
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
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
Do not read
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
Insert based on Q12 response of 1, 2 or 3
1 = polling station
2 = advance polling station
3 = local Elections Canada office
Did you have any difficulty reaching the _?
Do not read. Question refers to difficulty getting to the building.
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
Would you say that the building where you voted was…?
Read scale
Do not read
When thinking about the safety measures in place at the (answers underlined at Q12: 01 polling station, 02 advance polling station, or 03 local Elections Canada office) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, would you say that they made you feel…
Read scale
Do not read
If Q20=03 or 04
Could you briefly describe the reasons for which you did not feel safe with regards to the COVID-19 measures in place?
Do not read – Code up to 3
Once inside, were there enough signs to help you find where to go for voting?
Do not read
If Q4 is 01
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
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
If Q12 = 02 Advance polls
Read only if necessary; code only one response
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
If respondent does not remember, code under weekday.
IF Q23A = 01 or 99 (Weekday or Refusal)
Read only if necessary; code only one response
IF Q23A = 02 Weekend
Read only if necessary; code only one response
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
Would you say that this was a reasonable amount of time?
Do not read. Question refers to time spent to vote
Voters can choose to be served in either official language, English or French. In which language were you served?
Do not read. Code one answer only
Were you satisfied with the official language in which you were served?
Do not read
Overall, how satisfied were you with the services provided by Elections Canada staff when you voted? Would you say that you 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
Do not read
If Q27 is 03 or 04
Is there a specific reason why you were not satisfied with the services provided by Elections Canada staff?
[open-ended]
[If asked about complaints mechanisms]: If you would like to lodge a complaint with Elections Canada, you can call their toll-free number at 1-800-463-6868. Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time). You can also use the contact form on their website at www.elections.ca and click on Contact us on the right-hand corner.
I would now like to ask you some questions about the level of information that you received during this by-election…
Overall, how well informed did you feel you were about how, when, and where to vote? Would you say that you were…?
Read scale
Do not read
Q30 & Q31 split sample 50/50 between Q30A/D and Q31A/D
During the by-election campaign, have you seen or heard advertising from Elections Canada about where, when, and how to vote:
Rotate Q30A to Q30D
…on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube?
Do not read
… when you were browsing or on a mobile application?
Do not read. Includes mentions of online newspapers and articles, "On my phone," weather network.
… on the radio or an audio platform (such as Spotify)?
Do not read
… in a local newspaper?
Do not read
… in any other format?
Do not read
Q30A to D advertising COVID-19 safety measures
During the by-election campaign, have you seen or heard advertising from Elections Canada about COVID-19 safety measures in place at the polls:
Rotate Q31A to Q31D
…on social media such as Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube?
Do not read
… when you were browsing or on a mobile application?
Do not read. Includes mentions of online newspapers and articles, "On my phone," weather network.
… on the radio or an audio platform (such as Spotify)?
Do not read
… in a local newspaper?
Do not read
… in any other format?
Do not read
IF Q31A/Q31D IS 01
What do you recall about the safety measures mentioned in the ads?
Do not read
Did you visit Elections Canada's website during the campaign?
Do not read
Q32 is 01
Overall, how satisfied were you with the information on Elections Canada's website? Would you say that you were…?
Read scale
Do not read
Did you contact Elections Canada during the campaign?
Do not read
Q34 is 01
Overall, how satisfied were you with the information provided when you contacted Elections Canada? Would you say that you were…?
Read scale
Do not read
Q2 is 04
Split sample random rotate q36a and q36b – please use a flag variable for identification of 1st and 2nd
Overall, how satisfied were you with your voting experience? Would you say that you were…?
Read scale
Do not read
Overall, how satisfied were you with your voting experience? Would you say that you were…?
Read scale
Do not read
Split sample 50/50 as follows:
Please use a flag variable for identification of the split and the order of the split (Q37 first or Q38 first).
Q37A ran fairly this by-election
Thinking about the October 26, 2020, federal by-election, would you say that Elections Canada ran the election…?
Emphasize "Elections Canada"
Read scale
Do not read
Thinking about federal by-elections in general, would you say that Elections Canada runs elections…?
Emphasize "Elections Canada"
Read scale
Do not read
Q37A or 37B is 03 or 04
Is there a specific reason as to why you think Elections Canada runs the election unfairly?
Do not read
What level of trust do you have in the accuracy of the election results in your riding? Is it…?
Read scale
Do not read
At the end of a federal election, poll workers in each riding count ballots by hand and report the results to Elections Canada. What level of trust do you have in the accuracy of the election results? Is it…?
Read scale
Do not read
Q38A or Q38B is 03 or 04
Is there a specific reason as to why your level of trust is low when it comes to the accuracy of the election results in your riding?
Do not read
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.
For the purposes of this survey, could you please provide your gender? Read list.
What language do you speak most often at home? Read list.
[Do not read list; if multiple identities, ask "Which do you primarily identify as"]
S3A is 04, 98, 99
What is your ethnic or cultural background?
[Do not read. Accept only one reply; use 97 for mixed/multiple ethnicities.]
| Group | Includes |
|---|---|
| 01 White/Caucasian | English-Canadian, French-Canadian, Quebecois and non-visible minority (includes English, Irish, Scottish, German, French, Italian) |
| 02 Chinese | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| 03 East Asian | Japanese, Korean |
| 04 South Asian/East Indian | Bangladeshi, Bengali, Bruneian, Gujarati, East Indian, Indo Pakistani, Mauritian, Mayotte, Mongolian, Pakistani, Punjabi, Singhalese, Sri Lankan, Tamil |
| 05 South East Asian | Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Laotian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Burmese, Kampuchean, Thai |
| 06 Filipino | |
| 07 Black (Africa, Caribbean) | Angolan, Anguillan, Antiguan, Aruba/Netherlands Antilles, Bahamian, Barbadian, Belizean, Beninese, Bermudan, Botswanan, Burkinabe, Burundian, Cameroonian, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African, Chadian, Comoros Islands, Congolais, Dominican, Equatorial Guinean, Ethiopian, Gabonese, Gambian, Ghanaian, Grenadian, Guadeloupian, Guinean, Guinea-Bissauan, Guyanese, Haitian, Ivorian, Jamaican, Kenyan, Lesothan, Liberian, Malagasy, Malawian, Malian, Martinican/French Guiana, Montserratan, Mozambican, Namibian, Nevisitian, Nigerois, Nigerian, Rwandan, Vicentian/Grenadines, Saint Lucian, Senegalese, Trinidadian, Tobagonian, West Indian, other Caribbean, other African |
| 08 Latin American | All Central and South American countries, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico. |
| 09 West Asian/North African/Arab | Afghan, Algerian, Armenian, Bahrain, Bhutanese, Egyptian, Iranian, Iraqi, Israeli, Jordanian, Kurdish, Kuwaiti, Lebanese, Libyan, Maghrebi origins, Mauritanian, Moroccan, Nepalese, Omani, Palestinian, Yemenite, Saudi Arabian, Syrian, Turk |
| 10 Pacific Islands | Fijian, Melanesian, Micronesian, Polynesian, Tongan, Tuvaluan, Wake Island, Samoan, American Samoa, Coral Sea Islands Territory, Kiribatian, Nauruan, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Island, Tokelau, Pitcairn Islands, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Vanuatuan, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Cook Islands, Johnston Atoll, Guam, Midway Islands, New Caledonian |
| 97 Other visible minorities or mixed ethnicity, please specify | Record _ |
| 98 Don't know | |
| 99 Refusal |
[Web List]
Split sample 50/50
S3A is 04, 98, 99
Are you a member of a visible minority group?
Do not read
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.
Do you consider yourself to be a member of a visible minority group?
Do not read
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
S5 is not 01 Canada
In what year did you come to live in Canada?
Record 4-digit year
Do not read
S4 is not 01 Canada
Thinking about your country of origin at the time that you left, would you say that this country was… Read list
What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
Do not read – Code one only
What best describes your current employment status?
Read list – Code max 2 responses
How often do you have to limit your daily activities due to a physical condition, to pain, or to a mental health issue? Read list
[Do not read]
Do you identify as having a disability?
Do not read
Do not read
What is your marital status? Are you…
Read in order until respondent provides a response – code one answer only
Do not read
Including yourself, how many people usually live in your household?
[Do not read]
S13 is 2 or more
How many people in your household are under 18 years old?
S14 is 1 or more
What is the age of the youngest person in your household?
What was the total annual income of all members of your household combined, before taxes, in 2019? [Read list] [Emphasize focus on total household income]
SCR3 is more than 1900 and less than 2001 or SCR3 is 2001 and SCR3B is less or equal to October 21, 2001 or SCR3 is 00 or SCR3B is 00
Finally, we would like to know if you voted in the October 21, 2019, federal general election?
Do not read
And to help us better understand how results vary by region, may I have your postal code?
Probe for first three digits if refusal
That completes the survey. Thank you for taking part. Your participation is appreciated.
Not eligible to complete survey
Thank you for your cooperation! Based on the information you have provided, unfortunately you are not eligible to complete the remainder of this survey.