Our file: 2021-103108
September 17, 2021
Dear candidate,
As in previous elections, and as part of our evaluation of the 44th general election, Elections Canada will be surveying all candidates about their election experience. The survey is in keeping with our commitment to collaborate with parliamentarians, political parties and other stakeholders.
We have commissioned Environics Research, an independent research company, to carry out this survey. After the election, a representative of Environics will contact you by telephone at the number you provided on your nomination paper to verify your email address and invite you to take the survey online. If you prefer, you can contact Environics to schedule an appointment to take it by telephone at 1-866-642-1129 (toll free) or questionnaire-electionscanada@environics.ca.
The survey covers the following topics:
Please be assured that all the information you provide will be held in strict confidence. Environics Research will only send to Elections Canada an electronic file without any personal identifier, including party affiliation, or any information that would allow responses to be linked to your identity. Each survey participant will be informed when the study is published on Elections Canada's website.
I wish to thank you for devoting your valuable time to this initiative. Your feedback will help us improve the overall conduct of elections and our services to both electors and political entities.
Yours truly,
Stéphane Perrault
Chief Electoral Officer
First Name Last Name,
You are invited to participate in an important online survey conducted by Environics Research, an independent research company, on behalf of Elections Canada.
The survey will take about 15 minutes to complete. The survey is voluntary and your responses will be anonymous. Your decision on whether or not to participate will not affect any dealings you may have with the Government of Canada.
If you do not have time to complete the survey in one sitting, you can return to it by clicking on the link below again.
Please click on the following link to complete the survey:
INSERT LINK
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Environics at questionnaire-electionscanada@Environics.ca
This study has been registered with the Canadian Research Insights Council's Research Verification Service so that you may validate its authenticity. If you would like to enquire about the details of this research, you can visit CRIC's website https://www.canadianresearchinsightscouncil.ca/rvs/home/?lang=en. If you choose to verify the authenticity of this research you can reference project code 20210916-EL813.
Hello. My name is ______________ and I am calling from Environics Research, a national research firm. We have been commissioned by Elections Canada to conduct a survey with candidates who ran in the September 20 federal election. The Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Stéphane Perrault, [PRONOUNCED PER-RO], recently reached out to each candidate via a letter or an email about this initiative. Getting candidate input is very important.
[IF ASKED] The purpose of this survey is to explore the candidate's experiences during the election, including their perceptions of the services and products provided by Elections Canada.
[IF ASKED HOW WE GOT THEIR INFORMATION] Elections Canada shared with Environics each candidate's contact information solely as a part of this research. The information was extracted from the candidates' nomination papers provided to the returning officers. This use of personal information is consistent with the purpose for which it was obtained by Elections Canada, and is also consistent with the Privacy Act.
IF NO EMAIL ON FILE:
A1) May I please speak with ______________ ?
B1) The purpose of this survey is to explore candidates' experiences during the election, including perceptions of the services and products provided by Elections Canada. Are you willing to take part?
DO NOT READ
C1) The survey can be also done online if that is easier. Are you willing to take part online?
DO NOT READ
IF EMAIL ON FILE:
A2) May I please speak with ______________? IF SPEAKING WITH CANDIDATE, CONTINUE TO B2.
B2) The survey can be done online, but could also be done by telephone if online is not an option for you. Are you willing to take part?
DO NOT READ
[IF DID NOT RECEIVE LETTER OR EMAIL] We can resend you a copy of the letter by email or fax if you wish. It provides background information about this study. IF FAX PREFERRED RECORD FAX NUMBER.
IF CANDIDATE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT A, ASK C
C2) IF EMAIL ON FILE: CAN I PLEASE CONFIRM THE EMAIL ADDRESS ELECTIONS CANADA PROVIDED FOR THE CANDIDATE?
CONFIRM EMAIL
IF CONTACT NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM EMAIL, THANK AND TERMINATE;
WILL BROADCAST TO EMAIL ON FILE
IF NO EMAIL OR EMAIL IS INCORRECT
Could you provide the candidate's email address where we could send the survey link?
[IF STILL UNSURE ABOUT THE LEGITIMACY OF THE SURVEY]: If you would like to ensure this survey is run by Elections Canada, you can call their toll-free number at 1-800-463-6868, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
[IF MORE INFORMATION NEEDED]: You can also contact Brenda Sharpe, from Environics Research at 613-220-4111 or email questionnaire-electionscanada@Environics.ca
[IF AGREE TO DO SURVEY ONLINE]
We will send you an email which contains all of the information needed to log into the survey. Your participation is voluntary and all responses will be kept strictly confidential — no individuals or organizations will be identified in any way.
The email with the survey invitation will be from surveys@elementaldci.com. You should receive the survey invitation soon. If you do not receive the email invitation, please double check your spam or junk email folder. If you still have not received the invitation, please call us at 1-866-642-1129
E) We can do the survey by telephone, now or at a time more convenient for you.
IF CANNOT MAKE APPOINTMENT NOW
F) Would you like me to give you a 1-800 number to call to schedule an interview at your convenience?
[IF STILL UNSURE ABOUT THE LEGITIMACY OF THE SURVEY]: If you would like to ensure this survey is run by Elections Canada, you can call their toll-free number at 1-800-463-6868 Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You can also contact Brenda Sharpe, from Environics Research, 613-220-4111. Environics is conducting this study on behalf of Elections Canada.
IF CALLBACK: Hello. My name is ______________ and I am calling back from Environics Research for our scheduled interview about your experience as a candidate in the recent federal election.
READ TO ALL ON TELEPHONE
Please note this call may be recorded for quality control or training purposes. Any personal information collected is subject to the federal Privacy Act and will be held in strict confidence. By taking part in this survey, you consent to the use of your answers for research and statistical purposes. This study has been registered with the Canadian Research Insights Council's Research Verification Service so that you may validate its authenticity. If you would like to enquire about the details of this research, you can visit CRIC's website. Would you like information on how to do that?
IF YES
www.canadianresearchinsightscouncil.ca/rvs/home/?lang=en and enter reference project code 20210916-EL813.
IF ASKED WHO WILL BE USING THE DATA
The anonymous database of all responses may be shared with external researchers under the strict condition that no personal information is ever distributed or made public.
[IF ASKED ABOUT PRIVACY]: Any personal information collected is subject to the federal Privacy Act and will be held in strict confidence. If you have any reason to believe that your personal information has not been handled in accordance with the Privacy Act, you have a right to complain to the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Would you like me to give you the contact information?
[If ASKED]
Toll-free: 1-800-282-1376 / TTY: (819) 994-6591
Please select your preferred language for completing the survey./Veuillez choisir la langue dans laquelle vous préférez répondre au sondage.
Thank you for participating in this survey for candidates in the 44th general election held on September 20. Your input is important and your participation in this research is much appreciated.
This survey is being conducted on behalf of Elections Canada. The results will be used to report on candidates' experiences during the election, and guide decisions regarding products and services for the next federal election. You can read more about this research initiative on the Elections Canada website.
The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, depending on your responses.
Your participation is voluntary and completely confidential. All your answers will remain anonymous and will be combined with responses from others. Any personal information collected is subject to the federal Privacy Act and will be held in strict confidence. By taking part in this survey, you consent to the use of your answers for research and statistical purposes. The anonymous database of all responses may be shared with external researchers under the strict condition that no personal information is ever distributed or made public.
If you wish to verify the legitimacy of this research or to register a complaint, you can call Election Canada's toll-free number at 1-800-463-6868 and speak to an Elections Canada agent from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. To get information about the survey industry or to ask technical questions about this survey, please contact Environics at brenda.sharpe@environics.ca.
This study has been registered with the Canadian Research Insights Council's Research Verification Service so that you may validate its authenticity. If you would like to enquire about the details of this research, you can visit CRIC's website?www.canadianresearchinsightscouncil.ca/rvs/home/?lang=en and enter reference project code 20210916-EL813
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TELEPHONE ONLY: To begin, I'd like to ask you some general questions about the recent federal election.
1. Overall, how satisfied were you with the way the federal election was administered by Elections Canada in your riding?
TELEPHONE: Were you…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
2. How satisfied were you with the way the returning officer ran it in your riding?
TELEPHONE: Would you say that you were…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.2. = 3,4 ASK Q3
3. Why were you dissatisfied with the way the returning officer ran the election in your riding?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
TELEPHONE ONLY: I'd now like to ask you some questions about your experience with the nomination process with Elections Canada during the recent federal election.
4. How easy was it to comply with the nomination requirements?
TELEPHONE: Would you say this was…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
SHOW ONLINE, IF ASKED ON TELEPHONE: This refers to the Elections Canada nomination process with the returning officer (RO) for any eligible candidate wishing to run in the 44th general election, either as an independent candidate or as a candidate endorsed by a political party.]
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.4 = 3,4 ASK Q5
5. Why was it not easy to comply with the nomination requirements?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
6. How satisfied were you with the returning officer's timeliness in processing your nomination?
TELEPHONE: Would you say that you were…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
SPLIT SAMPLE HALF 7A/HALF 7B
7. A) Did you encounter any difficulties in finding an official agent?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
B) Did you encounter any difficulties in finding an auditor?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.7a = 1 OR Q.7b = 1 ASK Q8
8. TELEPHONE: What were they?
ONLINE: What difficulties did you encounter in finding an [IF ASKED 7A: official agent/IF ASKED 7B: auditor]?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ ITEMS. ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
9. Considering COVID-19 restrictions in your area, how easy or difficult was it to collect electors' signatures for your nomination?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
10. Overall, how well-informed did you feel about Elections Canada's nomination process?
[SHOW ONLINE, IF ASKED ON TELEPHONE: This refers to the Elections Canada nomination process with the returning officer (RO) for any eligible candidate wishing to run in the 44th general election, either as an independent candidate or as a candidate endorsed by a political party.]
TELEPHONE: Would you say that you were… ?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
11. Elections Canada offers a secure web portal called the Political Entities Service Centre that candidates can use to access electoral products and services.
Did you, or any of your representatives, use the portal?
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ RESPONSE CATEGORIES; ONLY IF NEEDED
MULTIPLE RESPONSES 01-03 ACCEPTED, OTHERS SINGLE PUNCH
Select all that apply
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.11 = 1, 2, 3 ASK Q12
12. What did you, or your representative, use the portal for?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-5
RANDOMIZE 01-05
Select all that apply
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.11 = 1 ASK Q13
13. [PHONE] Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements about the portal?
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ response categories; only if needed
[WEB] How strongly do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the portal?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.11= 1, 2, 3 ASK Q14
14. [IF Q11=1: How satisfied were you with the overall user experience of the portal?
TELEPHONE: Were you… ?
IF Q11 NOT 01: How satisfied was your representative with the overall user experience of the portal?
TELEPHONE: Was he or she…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.11 = 4 ASK Q15
15. Why did you not use the portal?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE RESPONSES. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED RESPONSES
TELEPHONE ONLY: Read: I'd now like to ask you some questions about the products and services provided by Elections Canada during the election.
16. Which of the following Elections Canada products did you use?
TELEPHONE: Did you use… ?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-07
RANDOMIZE
Select all that apply)
TELEPHONE: IF ASKED, SHOW ONLINE UNDER 03: A Statement of the Electors Who Voted on Polling Day, also called the "bingo sheet," was made available to candidates and their representatives. This form was used to record the identifier number of electors who came to vote. It was provided on a regular basis on election day and at the end of advance voting days.)
TELEPHONE: IF ASKED, SHOW ONLINE UNDER 04: Under the "Spread the Word" initiative, Elections Canada provided various tools, including booklets, infographics, videos, informational flyers, icons for websites and advertising, on voting and registration, for the general population, youth and electors with a disability.)
TELEPHONE: IF ASKED, SHOW ONLINE UNDER 07: Maps of Polling Place Service Areas included maps of the polling sites, the advance polling districts, and electoral geography documents.)
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED SINGLE PUNCH
IF CODE 97, 98 OR 99 AT Q16, SKIP TO Q23
IF Q.16 = 1 ASK Q17
17. In your opinion, which format of the updated lists of polling stations was most useful?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.16 = 2 ASK Q18
18. How satisfied were you with the overall quality of the lists of electors?
TELEPHONE: Would you say that you were…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.16 = 4 ASK Q19
19. Which of the following EC tools to communicate with electors were the most useful for your campaign?
RANDOMIZE 1-4
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
Select all that apply
SHOW ONLINE ONLY, SINGLE PUNCH:
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.16 = 7 ASK Q20
20. Which format of the maps of polling place service areas did you use?
TELEPHONE: Did you use…
Check all that apply
(TELEPHONE IF ASKED, SHOW ONLINE under 03: The Event Map Viewer is the interactive online version of the polling place service areas which allows candidates to view geographic elements including polling divisions, polling districts and municipalities, as well as print polling division maps.)
SHOW ONLINE ONLY, SINGLE PUNCH:
SHOW ONLINE
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
21. Thinking about what you needed to run your campaign, how useful were Elections Canada's products?
TELEPHONE: Were they…?
TELEPHONE - READ 01-04
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.21 = 3,4 ASK Q22
22. Which Elections Canada products did you think were not useful?
PHONE: DO NOT READ. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES
Select all that apply
SHOW ONLINE
ASK ALL
23. The returning officer in your riding organized an all-candidates briefing for the general election.
ONLINE: Please indicate which of the following applies:
Select all that apply
TELEPHONE: Could you tell us if…:
TELEPHONE - READ 01-05
SHOW 5 ONLINE, TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
IF Q.23 = 1, 2, 3,OR 4 ASK Q24
24. How useful was the all-candidates briefing?
TELEPHONE: Was it… ?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.23 = 1 ASK Q25A
25. A) How satisfied were you with the format of the in-person all-candidates briefing?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
IF Q.23 = 2 ASK Q25B
B) How satisfied were you with the format of the all-candidates briefing you attended remotely?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
IF Q.25 (A OR B) = 3, 4 ASK Q26
26. Why were you dissatisfied with the format of the (IF ONLY A: in person all-candidates briefing?/IF ONLY B: remote all-candidates briefing?/IF BOTH A AND B: the formats of the all-candidates briefings?
[PHONE] ((OPEN QUESTION))
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
27. How useful were Elections Canada's procedure and guidelines to avoid the spread of COVID-19?
TELEPHONE: Were they… ?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
SPLIT SAMPLE TELEPHONE ONLY – 1/3 Q28A, 1/3 Q28B, 1/3 Q28C
GRID FOR ONLINE
28. During the election, did you, or any of your representatives, contact…:
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.28A = 1 ASK Q29A
IF Q.28B = 1 ASK Q29B
IF Q.28C = 1 ASK Q29C
29. How satisfied were you, or your representative, with the services you received from…
TELEPHONE: Were you…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
TELEPHONE ONLY: I'd now like to ask you some questions about some dimensions of your electoral campaign.
30. Considering the public health guidelines about COVID-19, how did you interact with electors during your campaign?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (SHOW RESPONSES 1-77)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED:
31. Did you provide the returning officer with a list of names of election staff to work at the polling station?
[SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE IF ASKED: The list concerns individuals that the candidate proposes to the returning officer to be hired to work at advance polling stations and at polling stations on election day. This does not include candidates' campaign staff members.]
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.31 = 2 ASK Q32
32. Why did you not provide a list of names?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
33. Did you take any measures to ensure the protection of personal information contained in the voters' lists that you received?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.33 = 1 ASK Q34/p>
34. What measures did you take to ensure the protection of personal information?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
35. Did you take any measures to ensure that your campaign's materials, events or website were accessible to electors with a disability?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.35 = 1 ASK Q36
36. Which measures did you take to make your campaign accessible?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
37. The Canada Elections Act provides for partial reimbursement of elections expenses as well as some personal expenses like childcare costs and expenses related to a disability.
When deciding to run as a candidate, were you aware of these financial incentives?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.37 = 1, ASK Q38
38. What impact, if any, did these financial incentives have on your decision to run in the last general election?
TELEPHONE: Did they have a…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
TELEPHONE ONLY: I'd now like to ask you some questions about your experience with the voting process during the 44th general election.
(NOTE: CANDIDATE MAY HAVE DIFFERENT VIEWS ABOUT SOME OF THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR VOTING AND THEREFORE BE UNSURE OF AN OVERALL RATING.)
39. How satisfied were you with the locations chosen as polling sites for advance polls and on election day?
TELEPHONE: Were you…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED:
IF Q.39 = 3,4 ASK Q40
40. Why were you dissatisfied with the location of the polling sites?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
41. How satisfied were you with the way the voting process went on advance polls and election day?
TELEPHONE: Were you…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
IF Q.41 = 3,4 ASK Q42
42. Why were you dissatisfied with the voting process?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
SPLIT SAMPLE – ASK HALF Q43A AND HALF Q43B
43. Did you, or your representative, witness any problems related to…
[SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE IF ASKED: This question is about voter identification at the polls, when the election officer is verifying the proof of identity and residence of an elector.]
[NOTE TO INTERVIEWER: Please select the option "was not there" if a candidate's response is similar to ?I don't know, I wasn't present/there?]
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
44. IF Q.43A = 1 ASK Q44A/IF Q.43B = 1 ASK Q44B
A) What problems were witnessed?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
B) What problems did you witness regarding the use of the VIC (voter information card) as a piece of identification?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
IF Q.43A OR Q43B = 1, ASK Q45
45. How often did you observe those problems?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
46. Candidates and their representatives have the right to observe certain steps of the voting and counting process.
TELEPHONE: How strongly do you agree or disagree that it was harder to observe the election because of COVID-19-related safety measures at the polls? Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?
ONLINE: How strongly do you agree or disagree that it was harder to observe the election because of COVID-19-related safety measures at the polls?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
47. Thinking about the September 20 federal election, would you say that Elections Canada ran the election…?
[TELEPHONE: Emphasize "Elections Canada"]
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
48. What level of trust do you have in the accuracy of the election results in your riding?
TELEPHONE: Is it…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: VOLUNTEERED
49. Overall, how satisfied were you with your interactions with the returning officer?
TELEPHONE: Were you…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE: ACCEPT "DOES NOT APPLY" IF CANDIDATE HAD NO INTERACTIONS WITH RETURNING OFFICER
SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED:
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
50. How satisfied were you with the overall quality of service you received from Elections Canada in the most recent federal election?
TELEPHONE: Were you…?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
51. Thinking about the services you received from Elections Canada during the election, what is your main suggestion, if anything, to improve those services?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
TELEPHONE ONLY: The next questions are about technology and the way federal elections are conducted.
52. A: PHONE Based on what you have seen or heard recently, do you think [insert statement] was a problem in this election?
B: ONLINE: Based on what you have seen or heard recently, do you think any of the following were a problem in this election?
[PHONE] Split sample: 1/3 A, 1/3 B, 1/3 C
[ONLINE] grid. Rows/Rotate A-C.)
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
53. [TELEPHONE: IF Q.52A, 52B or 52C = 1 ASK Q53] What impact, if any, do you think this had on the outcome of the election?
[ONLINE] Grid. Rows/show any 1 at Q52 in order asked)) What impact, if any, do you think the following had on the outcome of the election?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
SPLIT SAMPLE: ASK HALF 54A, HALF 54B
54. A) In a Canadian federal election, workers at the polls use paper lists to find a voter's name and keep track of who voted. In some provincial elections, poll workers use computers or tablets to do this electronically. Which method do you prefer?
[SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE IF ASKED: This refers to lists used by poll staff during the voter identification process, not the lists of electors that are provided to candidates.]
SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED: No preference 97
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
B) In Canadian federal elections, each paper ballot is counted by hand. In some provincial elections, paper ballots are scanned into a machine that counts the votes. Which vote counting method do you prefer?
SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED: No preference 97
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
SPLIT SAMPLE: ASK HALF 55A, HALF 55B)
55. A) Do you think that electors should be able to vote by using the Internet?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
B) Which statement comes closest to your own view?
RANDOMIZE 1 and 2
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
TELEPHONE ONLY: Now we'll move on to some questions about Canadian democracy.
56. Overall, how satisfied are you with the way democracy works in Canada?
TELEPHONE: Are you…
TELEPHONE: READ 1-4
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.56 = 3, 4 ASK Q57
57. Is there a specific reason why you are dissatisfied with the way democracy works in Canada?
[PHONE] (DO NOT READ. ACCEPT UP TO THREE. DO NOT PROBE FOR MORE RESPONSES.)
[WEB] (OPEN QUESTION)
PRE-CODED ANSWERS
58. [PHONE] Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree that the voting age in a federal election should be lowered from 18 to 16 years old?
[ONLINE] How strongly do you agree or disagree that the voting age in a federal election should be lowered from 18 to 16 years old?
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
SPLIT SAMPLE – HALF ASK 59A, HALF ASK 59B
59. [PHONE] Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree that…
[ONLINE] How strongly do you agree or disagree that…
[SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE IF ASKED: In some countries, there are rules or incentives in place to ensure political parties run candidates from certain groups
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
The last few questions are for classification purposes only. Please be assured that your answers will remain completely confidential.
60. Including the September 20 election, how many times have you run as a candidate at the federal level?
[MINIMUM 1; MAXIMUM 20]
ACCEPT ABSOLUTE NUMBER ONLY; NOT A RANGE
SHOW ONLINE, TELEPHONE IF ASKED: This would include federal general elections and by-elections.
[NUMBER] 77
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
61. What language do you speak most often at home?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
62. Do you identify as having a disability?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.62= 1 ASK Q63
63. Please indicate whether you have any of the following conditions?
TELEPHONE: READ 1-77
Select all that apply
SHOW ONLINE: Prefer not to say 99
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
64. Were you born in Canada?
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.64 = 2 ASK Q65
65. In what year did you become a citizen of Canada?
(Please specify year): [NUMBER] 97
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
66. Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit), or not?
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
IF Q.66 = 1 OR 99 (NOT INDIGENOUS) ASK Q67
67. What is your ethnic or cultural background?
Select any that apply
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ / Online show 01-11
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
68. What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
69. What was the total annual income of all members of your household combined, before taxes?
TELEPHONE: DO NOT READ
TELEPHONE VOLUNTEERED
SHOW ONLINE
THANKS
This concludes the survey. Elections Canada will publish a report on its website at www.elections.ca once completed. You will be able to access the report there.
If you wish, we can inform you once the study is published on Elections Canada and Library and Archives' websites.
01 - Interested in receiving results/report
02 - Not interested in report
ONLINE: IF 01: Please provide us with an email address where we can send the notice?
TELEPHONE: IF INTERESTED: In this case, could you provide us with an email address where we can send the notice?
RECORD EMAIL FOR REPORT:
TELEPHONE IF ASKED: Elections Canada did not indicate the exact date when the results would be published.
Thank you for your time and feedback.