Food supply and disposition

The food statistics program relies on supply-disposition analysis. The stocks at the beginning of a period are combined with the flows in during that period to estimate total supplies. Total disposition is computed as flows out during the period, while ending stocks represent the total supply minus the total disposition. Consequently, the total supply for a given commodity in a given time period must equal the total disposition plus ending stocks for the same period. And, the ending stocks of one period must equal the beginning stocks of the next period. In reality, it is unusual for all stocks and flows to be measured directly. However, using the basic principles, a missing component can be derived residually.

On the disposition side, exports, manufacturing and waste are displayed followed by ending stocks. Domestic disappearance or food available for consumption is derived by subtracting the flows out plus ending stocks from the total supply. The domestic disappearance is viewed as the total amount of food available at the retail level.

Domestic disappearance is divided by the Canadian population as of July 1st of the year depicted to calculate the food available per person, per year, at the retail level. It is normally expressed on a weight basis in kilograms unless that is inappropriate, as is the case with beverages.

The data are sometimes displayed on a different basis depending on the commodity. For example, processed fruits and vegetables are displayed on a retail basis and fresh equivalent basis. The different basis for the retail weight is displayed simply to provide additional information for analytical purposes.

The information required to produce the food statistics is extensive and varied. The sources of data often reach deeply into the agricultural statistics program relying on surveys conducted by the Agriculture Division (AD). A few other divisions in Statistics Canada such as the International Trade Division (ITD) or the Manufacturing and Energy Division (MED) contribute crucial components of the data set. Trade statistics used are those produced on a customs basis which is derived from the administrative records of the Canada Border Services Agency and the United States Customs Border Protection. These trade statistics cover the physical movement of goods. Considerable administrative data from organisations such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), provincial departments and industry groups are also invaluable.

Beginning stocks represent the physical inventory of fresh and frozen products held in storage of a particular commodity at the beginning of the year. They equal the previous year’s ending stocks. This item has a fairly small impact on domestic disappearance because the magnitude of changes in inventories is typically small. There are numerous commodities for which inventory data are not available; however, given the small impact of these data, the effect of this type of data gap is considered minor. Due to confidentiality, some inventory data are not displayed but they are used in the calculation.

Production represents the amount of a particular commodity that is produced during the reference year. The data are often based on independent surveys of farms and food processors. Many of the surveys are conducted by AD.

Imports include all goods which have crossed Canada's territorial boundary, whether for immediate consumption in Canada or stored in bonded custom warehouses.

Total supply is the sum of beginning stocks plus production plus imports. This number represents the total supply of a particular commodity that is available for any use.

Exports include goods grown, extracted or manufactured in Canada, including goods of foreign origin which have been materially transformed in Canada. Re-exports are exports of goods of foreign origin which have not been materially transformed in Canada, including foreign goods withdrawn for export from bonded customs warehouses. Total exports are the sum of domestic exports and re-exports.

Manufacturing data include requirements for processing, seed, animal feed and industrial use. If data are available at a more detailed level, then an important component of manufacturing is the amount used for processing. At the same time, the processed commodities need to be accounted for. For instance, apples contain an amount for processing and processed apples, be they canned, dried, frozen, made into apple sauce or pie filling, are accounted for as individual commodities. If detailed data are not available for processed products, then the commodity is accounted for at a less processed level even though it might often be used as an input into further processing. For instance, wheat flour is accounted for but the wheat flour products from breads to cookies are not accounted for. Consequently, there is no deduction from wheat flour to account for further processing.

Waste factors attempt to account for quantities removed during processing or that are lost in storage. They do not allow for losses at the retail level, in households, restaurants or institutions during storage and preparation, or for unconsumed food.

Ending stocks represent the physical inventory of fresh and frozen products held in storage of a particular commodity at the end of the year. They equal the following beginning stocks. This item has a fairly small impact on net supply because it is truly the change in inventories that has any impact. There are numerous commodities for which inventory data are not available; however, given the small impact of these data, the effect of this type of data gap is considered minor. Due to confidentiality, some inventory data are not displayed but they are used in the calculation.

Domestic disappearance is derived by subtracting other uses and ending stocks from the total supply. The other uses include exports, manufacturing and waste. Domestic disappearance represents the total food available for human consumption from the Canadian food supply chain.

Food available per person is calculated by dividing the domestic disappearance by the Canadian population as of July 1st of the reference year.

The food available per person is presented in a number of ways.

Retail weight – This is the volume of food available per person, for consumption, at the retail level. It is viewed as the most important number as it displays levels and trends for individual foods. It allows for easy comparisons of one type of food to another and within or between food groups. Furthermore, it is the number on which all other calculations are based including different ways of displaying the data and estimates of loss-adjusted food available. Processed fruits and vegetables or selected beverages are displayed on a fresh equivalent basis. Dairy products are depicted on a milk solids basis. Estimates based on the sugar content are provided for sugar products such as refined sugar, honey or maple syrup, while estimates for oils and fats include those based on the fat content. Red meats are displayed on a boneless and carcass basis, while poultry is provided on an eviscerated and boneless basis. Fish data are provided on an edible weight basis. In the case of alcoholic beverages, the data are estimated for two population groups. One estimate is based on the total Canadian population. The other represents the population of Canadians who are 15 years of age and older.

Adjusted for losses –Losses occur in the storage, preparation and cooking of the food, as well as the food that makes it to the plate but not consumed, or plate loss. These losses can occur in the retail store, home, restaurants or institutions. The losses are deducted from the food available for consumption at retail weight to derive food available for consumption adjusted for losses. The objective is to provide a proxy of fork-level consumption based on food supply data. Factors used to adjust the food available data are estimates themselves and caution should be used when working with the data, as they are based on a static model. The factors are taken from the Economic Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture.

The waste factors that account for quantities removed during processing or lost in storage at the industrial level are removed before domestic disappearance is calculated and therefore do not appear in the retail weight available per person.

Perspective by food group

Cereal products

The food available for consumption value on a per capita or per person basis for cereal products describes what is available after the products leave the mills and therefore, further processing is not included under the manufacturing category. For wheat flour, rye flour, oatmeal and rolled oats, production and stocks data are derived from a monthly survey of Canadian millers, conducted by the Crops Section of the Agriculture Division. Data for imports and exports of these products are obtained from ITD. Included in wheat production are Canadian western red spring, red winter wheat, soft white spring wheat, and amber durum wheat; and Ontario and Quebec winter and spring wheat.

Per capita food available figures are provided for pot and pearl barley, corn flour and meal; however, some calculation components are hidden because of confidentiality restrictions.

Nearly all of the domestic supply of rice is imported. Production data represent Canadian wild rice production, as provided by the Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario departments of agriculture. Import data includes that for wild rice. Stocks data are not available for rice.

For breakfast foods, the data include prepared, ready-to-serve breakfast foods, unprepared oatmeal and rolled oats and other unprepared cereals. The volume of oatmeal and rolled oats is removed from the production and trade data to avoid double counting. Historically, the production of breakfast foods was based on shipments data provided by MED.

Sugars and syrups

The per capita availability of refined sugar includes all sugar destined for domestic and commercial uses (baking, confectionery). It is provided in retail weight (the weight of the product itself) and on a sugar content (the quantity of sugar in a product) basis.

In the past, Manufacturing Division collected information on the production and stocks of refined sugar through surveys of all known Canadian refiners of raw sugar. Manufacturing inputs in refineries include cane or beet sugar, chemically pure sucrose in solid form and liquid sucrose. Imported sugar products include granulated, cubed, brown and confectioner's sugar. Exports consist of refined cane and beet sugar. Stocks and production data are now provided by the Canadian Sugar Institute.

In 2005, following consultations with the Canadian Sugar Institute, the food supply-disposition for refined sugar was modified to include imports and exports of sugar containing products. Canada increasingly exports more sugar containing products than it imports.

Production data of maple products for Ontario, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick are collected by AD through a producer survey while production and stocks data for the province of Quebec are provided by the Institut de la Statistique du Québec. Production is recorded in units of maple syrup, but all maple products (taffy, butter, syrup) are converted to a maple sugar equivalent. Artificially produced maple items are not counted, only farm produced maple sugar. All trade data are converted to a maple sugar equivalent in order to maintain consistent units throughout the supply-disposition tables. These tables are reported on a crop year basis (April-March).

Estimates of honey production are derived from a survey of beekeepers. Beginning stocks (if there are any) and imports are added to production to obtain total supply. Ending stocks (where applicable) and exports are deducted to produce a domestic disappearance figure. The food available data for honey is reported in retail weight and on a sugar content basis.

Meats

The procedure used to calculate the food available for beef, veal, pork, mutton and lamb is basically the same. Animals slaughtered include federally inspected slaughtering provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and estimates for those slaughtered in commercial establishments not under federal inspection as well as on-farm slaughtering. The total warm dressed carcass weight is obtained from information collected by AAFC on animals slaughtered under federal inspection by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

To convert to a cold dressed basis, beef is reduced by 1.5% to allow for shrinkage and 2.04 kg per carcass are added to account for head meat recovery. Veal is reduced by 15% to allow for shrinkage and removal of the hide, 0.23 kg per carcass is subtracted to account for kidney which is weighted in the carcass and 0.36 kg per carcass is added to account for head meat recovery.

Mutton and lamb are reduced by 3% for shrinkage, 0.09 kg per carcass is subtracted for kidney and 0.18 kg per carcass is added to account for head meat recovery.

In 1988, a new methodology was developed for estimating pork available on a carcass basis in order to reflect the trend towards leaner hogs. Warm carcass weight is reduced by 3% for shrinkage to arrive at a cold carcass weight. A further 0.68 kg per carcass is deducted for kidney and tongue which is left in the carcass. The result is pork carcass production. Previously, 17% of cold carcass weight had been subtracted to account for larding fat. This however, is no longer done.

The retail conversion factor for pork is similar to that developed for beef. It is calculated on the portion of the carcass that is available for consumption after removing the skin, bone and trimmed fat. The average cold dressed carcass weight is obtained by dividing the cold dressed weight for federally inspected slaughter by the number of animals slaughtered under federal inspection. This average cold dressed carcass weight is then multiplied by the total number of animals slaughtered to obtain a total cold dressed carcass weight. From the total supply, exports and ending stocks are subtracted to arrive at the domestic disappearance. For pork, manufacturing and waste are removed from the supply to arrive at domestic disappearance.

Exports of meats are collected and published by ITD. Conversion factors are applied to these exports to bring them to a cold dressed carcass basis.

Offal includes variety meats such as liver, heart, kidney, tongue, sweetbreads, oxtail and edible tripe and is calculated on a specific weight per carcass basis. The procedure for calculating the per capita availability of offal is basically the same as described for other meats.

Poultry

Production and beginning stocks are added to imports to derive total supply. From total supply, exports and ending stocks are deducted to produce domestic disappearance. Live imports and exports are converted to an eviscerated basis (dressed, ready for sale). Since the supply-disposition is calculated on an eviscerated weight basis, no further manufacturing or waste factor calculation is applicable. The available data are expressed in terms of eviscerated weight.

Fish

Data are available for four categories: fresh and frozen seafish, processed seafish, total shellfish and freshwater fish. Production data are provided by Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the commercial fishery and aquaculture survey data are obtained from AD. Information on stocks is not available. Imports and exports data are obtained from ITD. Initially all the data are converted to an edible weight basis due to the variety of species, products, sources and conversion factors. Therefore, the food available information is provided only on an edible weight basis.

Eggs

Total egg production includes all eggs sold for consumption, consumed by producers, sold for hatching, and leakers and rejects. Production from registered, non-registered and hatchery supply flocks are included in these estimates. Egg production is derived using average layer numbers and their estimated rates of lay. Administrative data from AAFC and the Canadian Egg Marketing Agency and information from surveys conducted by AD are used when compiling these estimates. Data on beginning and ending stocks are obtained from a monthly survey conducted by AD in conjunction with AAFC, while information on imports and exports is provided by ITD. The manufacturing figure represents domestically produced eggs used for hatching and is therefore not included in the amount available for human consumption.

Processed eggs are not included in manufacturing but are converted to shell egg equivalent and are incorporated into the supply-disposition. The waste figure contains the leakers and rejects, those eggs which did not meet quality control standards.

Pulses

Agriculture Division reports production on pulses such as peas, lentils, mustard seed, canary seed, sunflower seed and chickpeas on a field-run basis through a producer survey. The product is removed from the field and the total weight-harvested is reported as production with no allowances made for spoilage. Import and export data are provided by ITD. Imports are added to production to obtain total supply; there is no information available for stocks. All imports and exports are converted to a whole pea equivalent to allow trade data, which includes split peas, to be incorporated. Data for dry peas and dry beans are presented on a crop year basis (August - July). The manufacturing figure includes seed requirements and quantity used by manufacturers. Approximately 2% of production is removed to account for waste. Dry peas used for manufacturing include feed and seed requirements as well as processing.

Nuts

The bulk of Canada's supply of nuts is imported. There is some limited production of filberts and hazelnuts in British Columbia. The British Columbia Department of Agriculture provides information on this production. Imports and exports are reported by ITD and most trade data are reported on a shelled weight basis. Where appropriate, commodities are converted to shell weight. The supply of tree nuts is comprised of imports such as almonds, Brazil nuts, pecans and walnuts, and does not include oil-producing nuts (such as beechnuts).

Dairy products

Information on dairy products is obtained from several sources. Fluid milk and cream production data are derived mainly from administrative data supplied by the milk marketing boards in each province, based on the sales by dairies. The waste figure, which accounts for milk lost in transfer and shrinkage, is incorporated into the sales data. Since there are no stocks, imports, exports or other waste deductions for fluid milk and cream, production constitutes the domestic disappearance for these items. Information for other dairy products and by-products such as cheddar, processed and variety cheese, condensed and powdered milk, ice cream, cottage cheese, sherbet, milkshake, ice milk, yogurt and sour cream, originates from   provincial marketing boards and departments of agriculture and is compiled by AD. Production and stocks data are released on a quarterly basis and import and export information is obtained from ITD and the Canadian Dairy Commission for a few exported products. Most of these products are considered as final products not requiring further processing and therefore manufacturing data are not reported. A waste figure is incorporated into the production data. This value is also expressed in terms of milk solids (i.e., the portion of the product which comprises butterfat and non-fat solids such as protein and calcium, etc). The milk solid values are calculated on a weight basis rather than a volume basis.

Oils and Fats

There are four categories of oils and fats. They include: butter, margarine, salad (or vegetable) oils, along with shortening and shortening oils. The data depicting the amounts available for consumption are presented on a retail weight and fat content basis.

Butter is estimated independently with information that originates from provincial marketing boards and departments of agriculture and is compiled by AD. Trade data for butter are obtained from the ITD and the Canadian Dairy Commission.

The other three categories are treated as a group. To backtrack a little, prior to 1994, production data on margarine, salad oils, shortening and shortening oils were based on sales to retail and commercial outlets, therefore no stock information was required. Trade data for these products were obtained from the ITD. They were considered as final products not requiring further processing and therefore, manufacturing data were not reported. A waste figure had already been accounted for in the production data, so no additional waste factor was applied.

In July 1995, the survey of oils and fats, conducted by MED, underwent some revisions in co-operation with the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. Prior to July 1995, the target population was intended to cover 100% of the production of deodorized oils and fats. Also included were purchases of Canadian deodorized oils and fats for those reporting establishments. From July 1995 on, emphasis was placed on production and the purchasing aspect was dropped, reducing the number of companies surveyed in the last half of 1995. However, the annual figures for 1995 still included the data from those companies that were eliminated from the last half of the year.

With the changes in methodology in 1995, MED cautioned users when comparing data prior to 1995 with data from 1995 on. An earlier break in the series occurred in 1988 when a new descriptive coding system was introduced.

In 1995, the degree of estimation for non-response was 1.8%. By 2001, the last year for this survey, estimation for non-response had grown to 37.3%. After 2001, manufacturing data no longer existed making it necessary to find an alternative source. Until this new source could be found and tested, trend analysis was used as a substitute.

The series related to oils and fats underwent a major review in 2003, partially due to a loss of manufacturing data and partially to ensure the data were reasonable due to the large increase in the amounts available over time. The oils are currently worked as a group and then distributed to three categories. The categories include margarine, salad oils, along with shortening and shortening oils.

The current method relies on supply-disposition calculations for canola oil, soybean oil and other oils. Canola and soybean oil provide the largest contribution to the estimates. Confidential beginning and ending stocks are provided by the Grain Marketing Unit, Agriculture Division. Production data originate with the Crushing Survey conducted by the Unit. Technically, the data are obtained from the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association due to a cooperative agreement between the Unit and the Association. Small adjustments are made to the data to adjust it to a crude basis. Trade data are provided by ITD. Using ratios, pet food and chemical use of oils are deducted before the net use is residually derived.

Other oils are based on trade data as they are not produced in Canada. Exports are netted from imports for numerous oils including palm, peanut, olive, sesame, sunflower, safflower, cottonseed and corn oil. Trade in margarine and shortening are also taken into account.

Once the total amount available for all oils is derived, it is distributed to the components of butter, margarine, salad oils and shortening. After butter is accounted for, the residual is distributed amongst the other three items based on proportions established historically.

Fresh fruits

Production of fresh fruits is provided by AD. Information is gathered through producer surveys or directly from the representatives of various provincial departments of agriculture. Stocks data for apples are obtained from AFFC. The import and export data, based on a calendar year basis, originate from ITD. For several commodities the total supply is imported (avocados, bananas, coconuts, dates, figs, guavas and mangoes, muskmelons and cantaloupes, winter melons, papayas, prunes, plums and sloes, pineapples, quinces). The quantity of each commodity acquired by processors or used as manufacturing inputs is reported under manufacturing. This may be the amount reported by processors. Manufacturing inputs are removed from the domestic disappearance of fresh items to avoid double counting. The information is obtained from AD and MED.

Citrus fruits

Information on citrus fruits is obtained from the import and export data available from ITD. Since there are no stocks or domestic production of these commodities, imports constitute domestic disappearance for these items. In 1988, the data for mandarins became available and have been added to this table. However, they continue to be included with fresh oranges in order to maintain a consistent historical time series.

Processed fruits

Historically, the production of processed fruit products was reported by manufacturers to MED. Data on stocks of canned and frozen fruits were available from MED. Import and export data based on a calendar year basis originate from ITD. Processed products are considered as end products so there is no further manufacturing component.

Fresh vegetables

Production of fresh vegetables is reported by AD. Information is gathered through producer surveys or directly from the representatives of various provincial departments of agriculture. Stocks of fresh vegetables are reported by AAFC. These commodities include cabbage, carrots, onions and shallots, white potatoes, rutabagas and turnips. The import and export data originate from ITD. For several commodities the total supply is imported (artichokes, Chinese cabbage, other edible root vegetables, eggplant, kohlrabi, manioc, okra, olives, other leguminous vegetables, rapini, and sweet potatoes).

Agriculture Division produces six estimates including: potatoes, white; potatoes, fresh; potatoes, processed; potatoes, frozen; potatoes, chips; and potatoes, processed, other. Potatoes, white are a sum of fresh and processed potatoes while potatoes, processed are a sum of the three categories of processed potatoes.

The calculation to estimate the volume of fresh potatoes available for consumption starts with the January 1 stocks of fresh potatoes provided by AAFC, plus that year's estimate of production from AD and the imports of fresh potatoes as reported by ITD, minus the volume of fresh potatoes that is diverted to processing, cattle feed, exported or used for seed. We also subtract the fresh stocks at the end of the year to estimate domestic disappearance.

Processed vegetables

The production of processed vegetable products was reported by manufacturers to MED. Import and export data on a calendar year basis originate from ITD. As processed products are considered as end products, there is no further manufacturing component.

For processed potato products, supply estimates start with the volume of processed product estimated to be held in storage at the beginning of the year. Then the volume of potatoes diverted to manufacturing from the fresh potato supply and the imports of processed product are added in. The exports of processed product and estimated volume of processed stocks held in storage at the end of the year are subtracted to estimate domestic disappearance.

It is important to note that these calculations are all done in fresh equivalents, so the imports and export data is converted to fresh equivalents based on industry factors.

The volume of potatoes available for manufactured products is allocated to frozen, chips and other, based on the processing usage for each of those products by province. Due to the number of processors, some of the data are considered confidential and cannot be displayed.

Juices

The information on grapefruit, grape, lemon, orange and pineapple juices is obtained from the import and export data available from ITD. Since there are no stocks or data on domestic production of these commodities, imports constitute domestic disappearance for these items. In the case of apple and tomato juices, information on production and stocks was available from MED. Fruit juices are measured in terms of weight not volume. Once converted to kilograms, frozen and unfrozen concentrates are converted to a single strength basis. Then all juice products can be referenced as single strength juice which can be converted to a fresh equivalent weight. Two available figures are published - one in kilograms and one in litres.

Beverages, non-alcoholic

Tea, coffee and cocoa

All components of the supply-disposition reported for tea are in tea leaf equivalent and litres. Coffee is reported in bean equivalent and litres. Cocoa is expressed in bean equivalent. There is no domestic production of these commodities; imports and beginning stocks represent the total supply. The per capita disappearance of coffee is based on adjusted domestic retail sales data. These commodities are converted to weight for comparability purposes.

Soft drinks

Domestic disappearance is based on total domestic sales, as provided by the Canadian Soft Drink Association. Included in the imports and exports are data for mineral and aerated waters, which contain added sugars, other sweeteners, or flavours. The data on imports and exports are provided for information only and are not used in the calculation.

Bottled water

Bottled water data were calculated using the domestic sales information provided by the Canadian Bottled Water Association. These data represent sales of bottled water, which includes spring water, mineral water, well water, artesian water, purified water and carbonated bottled water. Bottled water cannot contain sweeteners or chemical additives and must be calorie free and sugar free. Soda water, seltzer water and tonic water are not considered bottled water. Currently, there is no source of data for this commodity.

Alcoholic beverages

Domestic disposition along with trade data are the only components of the supply-disposition tables that are provided. The data are based on the volume of sales of alcohol beverages from the provincial and territorial government liquor authorities and other retail outlets.

However, these data do not contain information on sales generated by those establishments which offer either "brew on premises" services or sell products for "at home" production of beer and wine. These tables are reported for the April to March fiscal year.

There are two estimates published for alcoholic beverage consumption. One estimate is based on the total Canadian population. The other represents the population of Canadians who are 15 years of age and older.

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Survey of Household Spending 2013 – Diary of daily expenses

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Diary Start Date
DD MM

Diary End Date
DD MM

Goods and services including food from stores

Item #
Date of expense
dd/mm (Example: 21/06)

Description of item

Write one item per line. Please print. See page 6 in the Diary Guide for help with this section.

Reminder: Please enter snacks, beverages and meals purchased from restaurants or fast-food outlets in the section that begins on page 7.

Cost - Do not include taxes. $ ¢

For example:

21/06 NO SPENDING
22/06 GAS 36.00

Snacks, beverages and meals purchased from restaurants or fast-food outlets

Item #
Date of expense
dd/mm (Example: 22/06)

Restaurant code

A = Table Service
B = Fast Food
C = Cafeteria
D = Other

See page 9 in the Diary Guide for full descriptions.

Check (✓) the meal type

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snack or Beverage

Number of meals paid - Include meals paid for people who do not live with you.

Total cost - Include all taxes, tips and alcoholic beverages. $ ¢

Alcoholic beverages - If alcoholic beverages are included in the total cost, please provide an estimated cost. $ ¢

For example:

22/06 A (✓) 02 25.74
22/06 D (✓) 00 2.36

For office use only

Please do not write on this page.

Your interviewer will ask you the questions on this page when he/she returns to pick up this Diary of Daily Expenses.

1. Did you write "no spending" in the diary for the days with no spending for all members of your household?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Sometimes
  4. Made a purchase every day

2. Respondent comments: @DI

3. Some expenses such as gas and other related vehicle costs, lottery tickets, cigarettes and newspapers, meals and beverages bought outside your home, leisure activities, or hair salon and postal services are easily forgotten. Did you, or any member of your household, forget to record any of these expenses or any other expense in the diary?

  1. Yes - go to #4
  2. No - go to #5.

4. Please list the items that have been missed. Interviewer: Enter the description used by the respondent.

Description
Cost

5. During the 14 days when you were recording your purchases in the diary, were any members of your household away from home for overnight or longer?

  1. Yes - go to #6
  2. No - Thank you for participating in this survey.

6. Did you remember to include in the diary, expenses made while away from home such as gas, grocery, restaurant meals, snacks and beverages, admittance fees to tourist attractions and souvenirs?

  1. Yes – Thank you for participating in this survey.
  2. No – go to #7

7. Please list all the items. Do not include expenses that will be reimbursed. Interviewer: Enter the description used by the respondent.

Description
Cost

Comments

Notice of changes to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 2017 Version 1.0

December 16, 2016 (Previous notice)

This is an information notice.

The following changes have been made to NAICS 2017 Version 1.0.

  1. NAICS 711211 Sports teams and clubs has been removed from the NAICS structure.
  2. All references to 711211 in exclusions have been replaced with references to 711217 Sports teams and clubs performing before a paying audience. This affects exclusions found in 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events, 71131 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events with facilities, 711319 Sports stadiums and other presenters with facilities, 71132 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events without facilities and 711329 Sports presenters and other presenters without facilities.
  3. The examples Athletic skill level evaluator, independent and Sports trainer and advisor have been moved from 711215 Independent athletes performing before a paying audience to 711217 Sports teams and clubs performing before a paying audience.
  4. The example Local service reselling has been deleted from 517919 All other telecommunications.

Concordances between NAICS 2012 and NAICS 2017 Version 1.0 are now available.

NAICS 2017 Version 1.0 is available in a PDF version.

Contact information

For more information, please contact Standards Division.

Multiple Creation (MU)
Dwelling Type (DW)
Contact (CN)
Interviewer Introduction (II)
Language of Preference (LP)
Initial Contact (IC)
Refusal Re-contact (REF)
Appointment Re-contact (ARC)
Confirm Listing Address (Personal) (LA)
Listing Address (LAD)
Mailing Address (MA)
Address (AD)
Confirm Telephone (TEL)
North American Telephone (NATP)
Roster Introduction (RS)
"Usual" Roster (USU)
"Temp" Roster (TEM)
"Other" Roster 1 (OTH1)
Sex (SEX)
Age Without Confirmation (ANC)
Date (DATE)
Mother Tongue (LAN)
Marital Status Without Confirmation (MSNC)
Household Composition (HC)
Education (ED)
Person Providing Information (PPI)
Consent/Recording (REC)
Main Activity (MN)
Diary (DI)
Activity Limitation (AL)
Dwelling Characteristics (DC)
Facilities Associated with the Dwelling (FD)
Tenure (TE)
Current Owner (CO)
Current Renters (CR)
Purchase and Sale of Principal Residences (PS)
Improvements and Repairs of Principal Residence (RR)
Owned Secondary Residences and Other Properties (OS)
Household Furnishings and Equipment (HF)
Communications Services (CS)
Child Care (CC)
Food (FO)
Clothing (CL)
Clothing for women and girls 4 years and over (CF)
Clothing for men and boys 4 years and over (CM)
Clothing for children under 4 years of age (CI)
Gifts of Clothing (CG)
Health Care (HE)
Automobiles and Trucks (AT)
Transportation (TR)
Recreational Vehicles (RV)
Recreation and Education (RE)
Miscellaneous Expenses (ME)
Personal Income (IN)
Money Gifts and Contributions (MC)
Money Received (MR)
Diary Drop-off (DD)
Living Quarters (LQ)
Multiple Creation (MU)
Thank You (TY)
Thank You 1 (TY1)
Outcome Code (OC)
Action Code (AC)

Multiple Creation (MU)

MU_N01
Interviewer: Do you want to generate multiples?

  • Yes (Multiple Interview)
  • Yes (Multiple Dwellings)
  • No (Go to END_BLOCK)

MU_N02
Interviewer: Enter number of multiples (between 1 and 9).

Dwelling Type (DW)

DW_N02 
Interviewer: Select the dwelling type.

  • Single detached?
  • Double?
  • Row or Terrace?
  • Duplex?
  • Low-rise apartment (fewer than 5 stories) or flat?
  • high-rise apartment (5 stories or more)?
  • Institution?
  • Hotel; rooming/lodging house; camp?
  • Mobile home?
  • Other – Specify

DW_C02B.. If DW_Q02 = 10 "Other – Specify"
Go to DW_S02
Otherwise, (Go to DW_END)

DW_S02 
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF are not allowed.

Contact (CN)

CN_N01 Interviewer: Record method of interview.

  • Telephone
  • Personal
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CN_N02 Interviewer: Have you made contact?

  • Yes
  • No (Go to END_BLOCK)
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Interviewer Introduction (II)

II_R01 
Hello, I'm [calling] from Statistics Canada. My name is

Interviewer:  Introduce yourself using both your given and last names.

Language of Preference (LP)

?LP_Q01
Would you prefer that I speak in English or in French?

  • English (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • French (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • Other
    DK,RF are not allowed.

?LP_N02
Interviewer: Select respondent’s preferred non-official language.
If necessary, ask: (What language would you prefer?)

  • Chinese
  • Italian
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Polish
  • German
  • Vietnamese
  • Arabic
  • Tagalog
  • Greek
  • Tamil
  • Cree
  • Afghan
  • Cantonese
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin
  • Persian (Farsi)
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
  • Urdu
  • Inuktitut
  • Hungarian
  • Korean
  • Serbo-Croatian
  • Gujarati
  • Dari

Other – Specify Go to LP_S02
DK, RF are not allowed.

LP_S02
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF are not allowed.

Initial Contact (IC)

IC_R01
I'm calling regarding the Survey of Household Spending. This survey collects information on amounts spent on food, clothing, shelter, transportation, health care and other items in order to understand spending habits of households in Canada. Information is also collected about dwelling characteristics and household furnishings and equipment.

All information collected in this survey will be kept strictly confidential.

While participation is voluntary, your cooperation is important to ensure that the information collected in this survey is as accurate and as comprehensive as possible.
(Registration#: STC/HLD-45-60118)

DK, RF are not allowed.

Refusal Re-contact (REF)

REF_R01
One of our interviewers previously contacted your household regarding the Survey of Household Spending. This survey collects information on amounts spent on various items to understand spending habits of households in Canada.

DK, RF are not allowed.

REF_R02
Your participation is essential if the results are to be accurate. All information collected in this survey will be kept strictly confidential.

DK, RF are not allowed.

Appointment Re-contact (ARC)

ARC_R01
One of our interviewers previously contacted your household regarding The Survey of Household Spending. I would like to continue the interview where we left off. As you know, all information we collect in this survey will be kept strictly confidential.

DK, RF are not allowed.

Confirm Listing Address (LAD)

LA_N01
Interviewer: Confirm the listing address.

Listing Address (LAD)

Number
Interviewer: Enter the civic number.

  • If necessary, ask: What is the civic number?

Street Interviewer: Enter the street name.

  • If necessary, ask: What is the street name?
    DK, RF and null are not allowed.

Apt
Interviewer: Enter the apartment number.

  • If necessary, ask: What is the apartment number?
    DK, RF and null are not allowed.

City
Interviewer: Enter the city, town, village or municipality.

  • If necessary, ask: What is the city, town, village or municipality?
    DK, RF and null are not allowed.

Postal Code
Interviewer: Enter the postal code.

  • If necessary, ask: What is the postal code?
    If null, DK or RF, Go to Province.

CONFPROV

Interviewer: Confirm that the [province / territory] is [province or territory based on postal code].

If necessary, ask: So the [province / territory] is [province or territory based on postal code]?

  • Yes (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • No
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Province
Interviewer: Select the province or territory.
If necessary, ask: What is the province or territory?

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia
  • New Brunswick
  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
    DK, RF and null are not allowed.

Mailing Address (MA)

MA_Q01
What is your correct mailing address?

Address (AD)

Number
Interviewer: Enter the civic number.

  • If necessary, ask What is the civic number?
    If DK or RF Go to CONFNUM
    Otherwise Go to Street.

CONFNUM

Interviewer: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?

  • Yes (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • No
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Street
Interviewer: Enter the street name.

  • If necessary, ask What is the street name?
    Null is not allowed.

Apt
Interviewer: Enter the apartment number.

  • If necessary, ask What is the apartment number?

City
Interviewer: Enter the city, town, village or municipality.

  • If necessary, ask What is the city, town, village or municipality?
    DK, RF and null are not allowed.

Postal Code
Interviewer: Enter the postal code. If the address is outside Canada, press <Enter>.

  • If necessary, ask What is the postal code?
    If null, DK or RF, Go to Province.

CONFPROV
Interviewer: Confirm that the [province/territory] is [province or territory based on postal code].
If necessary, ask So the [province/territory] is [province or territory based on postal code]?

  • Yes (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • No
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Province
Interviewer: Select the province or territory.

If necessary, ask (What is the province or territory)?

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia
  • New Brunswick
  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • U.S.A.
  • Outside of Canada and U.S.A
    DK, RF and Null are not allowed.

State
Interviewer: Select the state.

If necessary, ask What is the state?

  • Alabama
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New Mexico
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming  
    DK, RF and Null are not allowed.

Zip Code
Interviewer: Enter only a US zip code.

If necessary, ask What is the zip code?

Confirm Telephone (TEL)

TEL_C01
If no telephone number exists
Go to TEL_Q02

TEL_Q01
I would like to confirm your telephone number. Is it [telephone number]?

  • Yes (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • No
  • DK, RF (Go to END_BLOCK)

TEL_Q02
What is your telephone number, including the area code?

North American Telephone (NATP)

Area Code
Interviewer: Enter the area code.

If necessary, ask: What is the area code?
If DK/RF Go to Telephone No.
If "000", fill Telephone No.
with 0000000 (Go to END_BLOCK)
(MIN : 0) (MAX : 995)

Telephone No.
Interviewer: Enter the telephone number.
If necessary, ask: What is the telephone number?
(MIN : 0) (MAX : 9999995)

Roster Introduction (RS)

RS_R01
The next few questions ask for important basic information about the people in your household.

DK, RF are not allowed.

"Usual" Roster (USU)

USU_Q01
What are the names of all persons who usually live here?

DK, RF and null are not allowed.

"Temp" Roster (TEM)

RS_Q02
Is anyone staying here temporarily?

  • Yes
  • No (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • DK, RF (Go to END_BLOCK)

TEM_Q01
What are the names of all persons who are staying here temporarily?
DK, R and null are not allowed.

"Other" Roster 1 (OTH1)

RS_Q04
Are there any other persons who usually live here but are now away at school, in hospital, or somewhere else?

  • Yes
  • No (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • DK, RF (Go to END_BLOCK)

OTH1_Q01
What are the names of the other people who live or stay here?
DK, RF and null are not allowed.

Sex (SEX)

SEX_Q01
Interviewer: Enter [respondent name]'s sex.

If necessary, ask:  Is [respondent name] male or female?

  • Male
  • Female
    DK, RF are not allowed

Age Without Confirmation (ANC)

ANC_Q01
What is [respondent name]'s date of birth?

Date (DATE)

Day
Interviewer: Enter the day.
If necessary, ask: What is the day?
(MIN : 1) (MAX : 31)

Months
Interviewer: Select the month.
If necessary, ask: What is the month?

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Year
Interviewer: Enter a four digit year.

  • If necessary, ask: What is the year?

ANC_Q02
So [respondent name]'s age on [reference date] was [calculated age]. Is that correct?
Interviewer: Date of birth is [text month of birth] [day of birth], [year of birth].

  • Yes (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • No, return and correct date of birth
  • No, collect age Go to ANC_Q03

ANC_Q03
What is [respondent name]'s age?
Age in years (MIN : 0) (MAX : 121)

Mother Tongue (LAN)

LAN_Q020
What is the language that <^you> first learned at home in childhood and still <^understand>?
Interviewer: If this person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned. Report two languages only if both languages were used equally often and are still understood by this person.

  • English
  • French
  • Other – Specify Go to LAN_S020

LAN_S020
What is the language that ^you first learned at home in childhood and still <^understand>?
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF and null are not allowed

Marital Status Without Confirmation (MSNC)

MSNC_Q01
What is [respondent name]'s marital status? Is [he/she]?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • married
  • living common-law
  • widowed
  • separated
  • divorced
  • single, never married

Household Composition (HC)

HC_Q010

INTERVIEWER:  Code ‘1’ is assigned to the reference person.
What is [household member’s first name]’s relationship to [first name of Person No 01]? Is it:

  • Opposite-sex spouse/partner
  • Same-sex spouse/partner
  • Son/Daughter (birth, adopted or step)
  • Brother/Sister
  • Father/mother
  • Foster father/mother
  • Foster son/daughter
  • Grandfather/mother
  • Grandson/daughter
  • In-law
  • Other related
  • Unrelated

HC_N020
Interviewer: Please assign the ‘Economic Family Code’ at time of interview.

Education (ED)

ED_Q01
What is the highest grade of elementary or high school [respondent name] ever completed?

  • Grade 8 or lower (Québec: Secondary II or lower) Go to ED_Q03
  • Grade 9 – 10 (Québec: Secondary III or IV, Go to ED_Q03
    Newfoundland and Labrador: 1st year of secondary)
  • Grade 11 -13 (Québec: Secondary V,
    Newfoundland and Labrador: 2nd to 4th year of secondary)
    DK, RF Go to ED_Q03

ED_Q02
Did [respondent name] graduate from high school (secondary school)?

  • Yes
  • No

ED_Q03
Has [respondent name] received any other education that could be counted towards a degree, certificate or diploma from an educational institution?

  • Yes
  • No (Go to END_BLOCK)
  • DK, RF (Go to END_BLOCK)

ED_Q04
What is the highest degree, certificate or diploma [respondent name] has obtained?

  • No post-secondary degree, certificate or diploma
  • Trade certificate or diploma from a vocational school or apprenticeship training
  • Non-university certificate or diploma from a community college, CEGEP, school of nursing, etc.
  • University certificate below bachelor's level
  • Bachelor's degree
  • University degree or certificate above bachelor's degree

Person Providing Information (PPI)

PPI_N01
Interviewer: Select the person who [is providing/provided] the information. [If the person is not on the list, select “Non-household member”.]
DK, RF are not allowed.

Consent/Recording (REC )

REC_Q01
Some of this interview may be recorded for the purpose of quality control.  Do you agree to being recorded?

  • Yes
  • No

DK, RF are not allowed.

 

Main Activity (MN)

MN_R001
The next part of this interview asks about the main activity for each member of this household.

MN_B010
If Call Block MN1 for each member of household.

MN1_Q010
Currently, what is ^DT_FName_E main activity? ^DT_ISHESHE:
Interviewer: If necessary, read categories to respondent.

  • Working at a job or business or self-employed
  • Looking for work
  • Going to school
  • Keeping house
  • Caring for other family members including young children
  • Retired
  • Experiencing a long term illness or disability
  • Doing volunteer work
  • No main activity
  • Other – Specify Go to MN1_S010
  • DK, RF
    Go to MN1_END

MN1_S010
(Currently, what is ^DT_FNAME_E main activity? ^DT_ISHESHE:)
Interviewer: Specify.

Diary (DI)

DI_R005
Interviewer: Briefly mention the diary and diary guide to the respondent.
Do not explain the details of how to fill out the diary at this time.

Activity Limitation (AL)

AL_R001
The next section refers to activity limitation.

? AL_Q010
^DT_DOESANY_C have any difficulty hearing, seeing, communicating, walking, climbing stairs, bending, learning or doing any similar activities?

  • Yes, sometimes
  • Yes, often
  • No
  • DK, RF

AL_C020
If (AL_Q010 = 1 or 2) and HCNum > 1 Go to AL_Q020
Otherwise, Go to AL_Q030

AL_Q020
Can you tell me who they are?
INTERVIEWER:  Mark all that apply.
DK, RF are not allowed.

? AL_Q030
Does a physical condition or mental condition or health problem reduce the amount or the kind of activity ^DT_THATYOU can do at home, at work, at school, or in other activities such as transportation or leisure?

  • Yes, sometimes
  • Yes, often
  • No
  • DK, RF

AL_C040
If (AL_Q030 = 1 or 2) and HCNum > 1 Go to AL_Q040
Otherwise, Go to AL_END.

AL_Q040
Can you tell me who they are?
DK, RF are not allowed.

Dwelling Characteristics (DC)

DC_R001
The next section refers to the characteristics of your current principal residence.

? DC_Q010 What type of dwelling do you live in? Is it ... ?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • A single detached
  • A semi-detached (double)
  • A townhouse (row or terrace)
  • A duplex
  • A low-rise apartment of fewer than 5 stories or a flat
  • A high-rise apartment of 5 stories or more
  • A hotel, rooming or lodging house, camp, for example, logging, construction
  • A mobile home
  • A movable dwelling, for example, boat, recreational vehicle, van
  • Other – Specify Go to DC_S010
    DK, RF
     

    Go to DC_Q020

DC_S010
(What type of dwelling do you live in? Is it ... ?)
INTERVIEWER:  Specify.
DK, RF

? DC_Q020
Is this dwelling part of a condominium development?
Do not include co-operatives.

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

DC_Q030
In what year was this dwelling originally built?
[Min: 1800 Max: 2020] Go to DC_Q040
DK, RF Go to DC_Q031

DC_Q031
If possible, select the estimated year that this dwelling was originally built from one of the following groups. Was it … ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • 1920 or before
  • 1921 - 1945
  • 1946 - 1960
  • 1961 - 1970
  • 1971 - 1980
  • 1981 - 1990
  • 1991 - 2000
  • 2001  2010
  • 2011 - ^aSY
  • DK, RF

? DC_Q040
Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?
Do not include desired remodelling or additions.
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • No, only regular maintenance is needed (painting, furnace cleaning, etc.).
  • Yes, minor repairs are needed (missing or loose floor tiles, bricks or shingles, defective steps, railings or siding, etc.)
  • Yes, major repairs are needed (defective plumbing or electrical wiring, structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings, etc.)
  • DK, RF

DC_Q050
How many bedrooms are there in this dwelling?
Interviewer:
Include all rooms designated as bedrooms even if they are now used for something else, for example, as guest rooms or television rooms.
Do not count rooms used solely for business purposes.

Include all rooms used as bedrooms now, even if they were not originally built as bedrooms, such as bedrooms in a finished basement.
For a one-room dwelling or a bachelor apartment, enter zero.
[Min: 0 Max: 20] DK, RF

DC_Q060
How many bathrooms with a bathtub or shower are there in this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 10] DK, RF

Facilities Associated with the Dwelling (FD)

FD_R001
The next section refers to electronic and communication equipment associated with your dwelling including items you do not own.

? FD_Q010
How many:
…cell phones for personal use do you have at this dwelling?
Include handheld text messaging devices with cell phone capability.
Do not include cordless phones or pagers.
[Min: 0 Max: 97] DK, RF

? FD_Q020
(How many:
… telephones (do you have at this dwelling)?
Include phones used for business.
Do not include cell phones.
[Min: 0 Max: 97] DK, RF

FD_C021
If FD_Q020 = 0 Go to FD_Q021
Otherwise, Go to FD_Q030

FD_Q021
Why there is no telephone (at this dwelling)? The telephone is...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Too expensive, was cut off
  • Not installed yet (moved in recently)
  • Not a necessity, not important
  • Replaced by a cell phone
  • Not available (unserviced area)
  • Other Specify Go to FD_S021

DK, RF
Default Go to FD_Q040

FD_S021
(Why is there no telephone (at this dwelling)? The telephone is ... ?)
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF

? FD_Q030
How many:
… telephone numbers (do you have for this dwelling)?
Include phone numbers used for business.
Do not include cell phone numbers and pager numbers [Min: 0 Max: 97] DK, RF

FD_Q040
Do you have:
… cablevision (cable TV) (at this dwelling)?

  • Yes Go to FD_Q045
  • No
    DK, RF
     

    Go to FD_Q050

FD_Q045
Which type of cablevision service do you have? Is it ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Basic cablevision service
  • Extended cablevision service
  • DK, RF

FD_Q050
Do you have:
… a satellite dish (at this dwelling)?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

FD_Q060
Do you have:
… a compact disc (CD) player (at this dwelling)?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

FD_Q070
Do you have:
… a DVD player (at this dwelling)?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

FD_Q080
Do you have:
… a home computer (at this dwelling)?
Do not include computers used exclusively for business.

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

? FD_Q090
Do you have:
… a CD writer (at this dwelling)?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

? FD_Q100
Do you have:
… a DVD writer (at this dwelling)?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

? FD_Q110
Does your household have access to the Internet from this dwelling?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

FD_Q120
What type of Internet connection do you have? Is it ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.  Do not include wireless routers, which are used to distribute the Internet signal within the dwelling.

  • A regular telephone connection
  • A high-speed telephone connection
  • A cable connection
  • A satellite dish connection
  • A wireless connection (including 3G or 4G handheld devices, sticks or fixed wireless)
  • Other – Specify
    DK, RF
     

    Go to FD_END

FD_S120
(What type of Internet connection do you have? Is it ... ?)
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF

Tenure (TE)

TE_R001
The next section refers to the tenure of your dwelling.

TE_Q010
Is your dwelling ... ?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent

  • Owned with a mortgage (by your household), that is a personal loan contracted with a financial institution or a private company to buy a home Go to TE_Q020
  • Owned without a mortgage (by your household)  Include types of financing which are not mortgages Go to TE_Q020
  • Rented (by your household) Go to TE_Q050
  • Occupied rent-free (by your household), that is, where no member owns the dwelling and no rent is charged Go to TE_Q050
    DK, RF are not allowed.

?TE_Q020
If you were to sell this dwelling today, how much would you expect to sell it for?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

?TE_Q030 If you were to rent this dwelling today, how much would you expect to rent it for monthly, unfurnished and without utilities?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TE_C040 If (DC_Q010 < 5) Go to TE_Q040
Otherwise, Go to TE_Q050

? TE_Q040
Some homeowners have added an apartment to their homes to accommodate relatives or to rent out to others. Such apartments have their own kitchen and bathroom facilities. Is there an apartment like this in this dwelling?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

? TE_Q050
In what year did the household move to this dwelling?
Interviewer: Enter a four-digit year.
[Min: 1900 Max: 2020] Go to TE_Q060

DK, RF Go to TE_END

TE_Q060
In which month?

Interviewer: Select the month.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

Current Owner (CO)

CO_C001
If TE_Q010 = 1 (owned with a mortgage) or 2 (owned without a mortgage) Go to CO_R001
Otherwise, Go to CO_END

CO_R001
The next section refers to expenses in relation to this dwelling.
The survey only collects information about household expenses, so for all remaining questions, do not include expenses charged against businesses or rental income.

? CO_Q010
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… property taxes for this dwelling?
Include school taxes, special service charges and local improvements billed during that time.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C011
If CO_Q010 = 0 Go to CO_Q011
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q020

CO_Q011
Why were no property taxes paid?
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF

? CO_Q020
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… homeowners’ insurance for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C021
If CO_Q020 > 0 Go to CO_Q021
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q030

CO_Q021
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 104] Go to CO_N022

DK, RF Go to CO_C030

CO_N022
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CO_C030
If DC_Q020 = 1 Go to CO_Q030
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q040

? CO_Q030
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… condominium fees for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C031A
If CO_Q030 > 0 Go to CO_Q031
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q031B

CO_C031B  If CO_Q030 = DK/RF, go to CO_Q035.
Otherwise, go to CO_Q040.

CO_Q031
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CO_N032

DK, RF Go to CO_Q035

CO_N032
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CO_Q035
Which of the following services were included in the condominium fees: Was it...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

  • Taxes
  • Heat
  • Electricity
  • Water
  • Insurance
  • Cable/Internet/telephone
  • Day-to-day care and upkeep of the common property elements (for example, snow removal, landscaping, cleaning of common elements including carpets and exterior windows, heating/cooling system maintenance)
  • Contributions to the reserve fund
  • Property management fees
  • Building repair and maintenance
  • Amenities
  • Other – Specify Go to CO_S035
  • None of the above
    DK, RF
    Go to CO_Q040

CO_S035
(Which of the following services were included in the condominium fees?  Was it ... ?)

Interviewer: Specify.

DK, RF

? CO_Q040
In the last 12 months, (DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… legal charges related to this dwelling, for example, title searches?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? CO_Q050
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… registration fees, renewal fees and early renewal or closing penalties associated with mortgages for this dwelling?
Do not include actual mortgage payments.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? CO_Q060
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… other expenses related to this dwelling, for example, surveying fees and
appraisals?
Include paid rental fees for mobile homes.
Do not include expenses related to mortgage payments, renovations, repairs, rent, utilities, real estate commissions, land transfer taxes, and land registration fees.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C061
If CO_Q060 > 0 Go to CO_Q061
Otherwise, Go to CO_C070

CO_Q061
Please specify the other expenses.
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF

CO_C070
If TE_Q010 = 1 (owned with a mortgage), Go to CO_R070
Otherwise, go to CO_Q170.

CO_R070
The next few questions are about mortgage payments for this dwelling.

CO_Q070
How many mortgages does your household have on this dwelling?

  • No mortgage   Go to CO_Q170
  • 1
  • 2
  • More than 2
    DK, RF Go to CO_Q170

CO_B080
Call block CO1 a maximum of value of CO_Q070

? CO1_Q080
How much was your household’s last regular payment for the (^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E)?
Include any special levies but do not include any irregular or lump sum payments.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO1_C081
If CO1_Q080 > 0 Go to CO1_Q081
Otherwise, Go to CO1_Q090

CO1_Q081
What was the payment period? Was it ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • … weekly?
  • … every two weeks?
  • … twice a month?
    … monthly?
  • Other - Specify Go to CO1_S081
  • DK, RF
    Go to CO1_Q090

CO1_S081
(What was the payment period? Was it ... ?)
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF

? CO1_Q090
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), what was the total premium paid for mortgage-related insurance for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO1_C095
If CO1_Q090 = 0 Go to CO1_Q100
Otherwise, Go to CO1_Q095

CO1_Q095
Were the premiums for mortgage-related insurance included in the mortgage payments?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q100
Were the property taxes included in the mortgage payments?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q105
How much principal was paid on your last payment for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
Refer to mortgage statements or electronic records if possible.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO1_Q107
How much interest was paid on your last payment for this ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
Refer to mortgage statements or electronic records if possible.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO1_C108
If (CO1_Q105 = DK, RF and CO1_Q107 = DK, RF) Go to C01_Q109
Otherwise, Go to C01_N108

CO1_N108
Interviewer: Did the respondent refer to mortgage statements or electronic records to answer the total principal paid and/or total interest paid questions?

  • Yes
  • No
    DK, RF

CO1_Q109
What was the interest rate applied to the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
Interviewer: Record the interest rate as a percentage. Ensure to always record the percentage to two digits after the decimal as rounding is not permitted (for example, 4.25% must not be rounded to 4.30%).
(Percent) [MIN: 0.00 MAX: 100.00] DK, RF

? CO1_Q110 Is the interest rate "fixed" or "variable"?

  • Fixed rate
  • Variable rate
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q111
What was the latest month when the payments were made for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q112
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how many lump-sum or irregular payments have been made for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
Interviewer: If respondent has made no lump-sum or irregular payments, write 0.
Enter 10 when 10 or more lump-sum or irregular payments are reported and explain in a Remark (F4). Report total amount in the tenth payment of the following question (CO2_Q113).
[Min: 0 Max: 10] DK, RF

CO1_B113
Call block CO2 the value of CO1_Q112

CO2_Q113  
How much was your household's lump sum or irregular NBRLUMPSUM_E for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO2_Q114
In which month did the lump sum or irregular NBRLUMPSUM_E on the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E occur?

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q120
What was the total balance owing for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E on your last statement?
Interviewer: If it is not possible to report the balance owing as of the last statement, please report the balance owing on the anniversary date or at the beginning or end of the term.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] Go to CO1_Q125

DK, RF Go to CO1_Q130

CO1_Q125
Is the balance owing as of the ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Time of the interview
  • Last statement
  • Anniversary date
  • Beginning of the term
  • End of the term
  • DK, RF
    Go to CO1_Q135

CO1_Q130
In which of the following groups do you estimate your current balance owing is for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E? Is it ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Less than $25 000
  • $25 000 to less than $50 000
  • $50 000 to less than $75 000
  • $75 000 to less than $100 000
  • $100 000 to less than $150 000
  • $150 000 to less than $200 000
  • $200 000 to less than $250 000
  • $250 000 to less than $300 000
  • $300 000 to less than $500 000
  • $500 000 or more
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q135
What is the amortization period for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E? That is, the total number of years over which you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full? Is it ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • less than 10 years?
  • 10 to 14 years?
  • 15 to 19 years?
  • 20 to 24 years?
  • 25 years?
  • 30 years?
  • 35 years?
  • 40 years?
  • Other – Specify Go to CO1_S135
    Go to CO1_Q140

CO1_S135
(What is the amortization period for the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E? That is, the total number of years over which you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full?  Is it ... ?
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF

CO1_Q140
What is the current term of the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E? Is it...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • 6 months
  • 1 year
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 7 years
  • 10 years
  • Other term Go to CO1_Q145
  • DK, RF
    Go to CO1_Q150

CO1_Q145
What is the current term of the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
(MIN: 6) (MAX: 40) DK, RF

CO1_Q150
What was the starting year of the current term of the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
(MIN: 1979) (MAX: 2012) DK, RF

CO1_Q151
What was the starting month of the current term of the ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

CO1_Q160
In what year do you need to renew your ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E?
(MIN : 2012) (MAX : 2040) DK, RF

CO1_Q161
In what month (do you need to renew your ^DT_NBRMORTGAGE_E)?

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

? CO_Q170   
Does your household finance this dwelling (all or part) using an arrangement other than a mortgage?

  • Yes
  • No  Go to CO_R200
  • DK,RF Go to CO_R200

CO_Q180
What kind of financing was used? Was it...?
Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

  • A line of credit secured by the dwelling (home equity line) Go to CO_Q190
  • A line of credit secured by another asset (for example, a Guaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC))
  • An unsecured line of credit
  • An on-going all-in-one borrowing arrangement that allows the borrower to choose the amounts and types of borrowing (for example, mortgage, line of credit, personal loan)
  • A personal loan
  • Other - Specify  Go to CO_S180
    DK/RF
    Go to CO_R200

CO_S180
(What kind of financing was used? Was it ... ?)
Interviewer: Specify
DK, RF

CO_Q190
How much did your household owe on the home equity line of credit as of the last statement?
(MIN: 0) (MAX: 99999997) DK, RF

CO_Q191
In the last statement, how much did your household pay:
... in principal on the home equity line of credit?
(MIN: 0) (MAX: 99999997) DK, RF

CO_Q192
In the last statement, how much did your household pay:
... in interest on the home equity line of credit?
(MIN: 0) (MAX: 99999997) DK, RF

CO_R200
The next few questions are about expenses for utilities.

If DC_Q020 = 1 = Do not report costs already included in the condominium fees.
Otherwise = NULL.

Do not include expenses charged against business or rental income.

CO_Q200
How much was your household’s last payment:
… for water and sewage charges for this dwelling?
Include expenses for water tankers that deliver water and fill water tanks at private homes.
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C201
IF CO_Q200 > 0 Go to CO_Q201
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q210

CO_Q201
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CO_N202
DK, RF Go to CO_Q210

CO_N202
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CO_Q210
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… electricity for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C211
If CO_Q210 > 0 Go to CO_Q211
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q230

CO_Q211
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CO_N212

DK, RF Go to CO_Q230

CO_N212
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? CO_Q230
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… natural gas (piped gas) for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C231
If CO_Q230 > 0 Go to CO_Q231
Otherwise, Go to CO_Q250

CO_Q231
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CO_N232

DK, RF Go to CO_Q250

CO_N232
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CO_Q250
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend in total on:
… heating oil for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_Q260
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend in total on:)
… propane for heating and cooking for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_Q270
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend in total on:
… wood and other fuel for heating and cooking for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? CO_Q280
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… the rental of heating equipment for this dwelling, for example, rental of a hot water tank?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CO_C281
If CO_Q280 > 0 Go to CO_Q281
Otherwise, Go to CO_END

CO_Q281
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CO_N282

DK, RF Go to CO_END

CO_N282
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Current Renters (CR)

CR_C001
If TE_Q010 = 3 (Rented) or TE_Q010 = 4 (Occupied rent-free), Go to CR_R001
Otherwise, Go to CR_END

CR_R001
The next section refers to payments for rent and utilities.
The survey only collects information about household expenses, so for all remaining questions, do not include expenses charged against businesses or rental income.

CR_C020
If TE_Q010= 3 Go to CR_Q020
Otherwise, Go to CR_Q060

? CR_Q020
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… rent for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C021A
If CR_Q020 > 0 Go to CR_Q021
Otherwise, go to CR_C021B

CR_C021B
If CR_Q020 = DK/RF, go to CR_Q025.
Otherwise, go to CR_Q030

CR_Q021
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CR_N022

DK, RF Go to CR_Q025

CR_N022
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CR_Q025
Which of the following services were included in the rental payments:
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

  • Appliances, furniture, furnishings
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Water
  • Parking (inside or outside)
  • Air conditioning
  • Amenities (swimming pool/gym/laundry facilities)
  • Cablevision/Internet
  • Meal plans
  • Other - Specify Go to CR_S025
  • None of the above.
    DK, RF
    Go to CR_Q030

CR_S025
Which of the following services were included in the rental payments ... ?
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF

CR_Q030
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), what additional amounts were paid to the landlord that were not included in the payment you just reported, for example, security deposits?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997], DK, RF

CR_Q040
Does your household pay a reduced rent?

  • Yes
  • No Go to CR_Q060
  • DK, RF Go to CR_Q060

CR_Q050
What is the reason your household pays reduced rent? Is it ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • because you live in federal, provincial or municipal government subsidized housing?
  • for another reason, for example, services to the landlord, company housing, full or partial payment by non-household members?
  • DK, RF

CR_Q060
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… improvements and repairs for this dwelling?
Do not include amounts reimbursed by the landlord.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? CR_Q070
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… tenants’ insurance for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C071
If CR_Q070 > 0 Go to CR_Q071
Otherwise, Go to CR_Q080

CR_Q071
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 104] Go to CR_N072

DK, RF Go to CR_Q080

CR_N072
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? CR_Q080
If CR_Q025 = 5 = In addition to parking fees already included in the rent payments, how much was your household’s last payment for:
Otherwise = How much was your household’s last payment for:
… parking for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C081
If CR_Q080 > 0 Go to CR_Q081
Otherwise, Go to CR_R100

CR_Q081 How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CR_N082

DK, RF Go to CR_R100

CR_N082
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Month
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CR_R100
The next few questions are about expenses for utilities.
Do not include expenses already included in the rent payments.
(Do not include expenses charged against businesses or rental income.)

CR_Q100
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… water and sewage charges for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C100
If CR_Q100 > 0 Go to CR_Q101
Otherwise, Go to CR_Q110

CR_Q101
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CR_N102

DK, RF Go to CR_Q110

CR_N102
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CR_Q110
If CR_Q025 = 2 = In addition to electricity costs already included in the rent payments, how much was your household’s last payment for:

Otherwise = How much was your household’s last payment for:
… electricity for this dwelling?

[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C111
If CR_Q110 > 0 Go to CR_Q111
Otherwise, Go to CR_Q130

CR_Q111
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CR_N112

DK, RF Go to CR_Q130

CR_N112
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CR_Q130
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… natural gas (piped gas) for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C131  
If CR_Q130 > 0 Go to CR_Q131
Otherwise, Go to CR_Q140

CR_Q131     
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CR)N132

DK, RF Go to CR_Q140

CR_N132      
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CR_Q140
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend in total on:
… heating oil for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_Q150
(In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend in total on:)
… propane for heating and cooking for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_Q160
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend in total on:)
… wood and other fuel for heating and cooking for this dwelling?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? CR_Q170     
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… the rental of heating equipment for this dwelling?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CR_C171  
If CR_Q170 > 0 Go to CR_Q171
Otherwise, Go to CR_END

CR_Q171     
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CR_N172

DK, RF Go to CR_END

CR_N172
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was in weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Purchase and Sale of Principal Residences (PS)

PS_R001
The next section refers to the purchase and sale of principal residences.

(Do not include purchase and sale of vacation homes, dwellings bought or sold solely for business purposes and homes bought or sold for non household members, for example, children not living at home.)

? PS_Q010
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how many homes did your household purchase?

  • Did not purchase a home Go to PS_Q050
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
    DK, RF Go to PS_Q050

PS_B020
Call Block PS1 (up to 3 times) based on response selected at PS_Q010.

? PS1_Q030
What was the purchase price of Nbrpurchases_E home?
Do not include adjustments to property taxes and fuel oil.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? PS1_Q040
How much was paid for land transfer taxes (Welcome tax) and land registration fees for Nbrpurchases_E home?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? PS_Q050
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how many homes did your household sell?

  • Did not sell a home Go to PS_END
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
    DK, RF Go to PS_END

PS_B060
Call Block PS2 (Up to 3 times) based on response selected at PS_Q050.

? PS2_Q070
What was the selling price of Nbrsales_E home?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

PS2_Q080
How much was paid for real estate commissions for Nbrsales_E home?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Improvements and Repairs of Principal Residence (RR)

RR1_C001
If TE_Q010 = 1 or 2 Go to RR1_R001
Otherwise, Go to RR1_END

RR1_R001
The next section refers to spending on improvements and repairs of the current owned principal residence.

The section will focus on two kinds of expenditures:

  • Improvements and renovation expenses are made to increase the value or useful life of a property, for example, adding a new fence, replacing windows or installing a new furnace.
  • Repairs and maintenance expenses are made to keep a property in good working condition or maintain its appearance, for example, painting a fence, replacing a broken windowpane or replacing a furnace filter.

Do not include expenses for vacation homes, secondary residences, rented principal residences and other properties.

Do not include expenses charged against business and rental income.

Do not include housekeeping costs, such as rug cleaning and snow removal.

Insurance Settlements
For insurance settlements used to repair or replace property, report the deductible in the appropriate expenditure question.

RR1_R005
This first set of questions is about money your household spent on work done to the outside of your dwelling (owned principal residence).

RR1_Q005
Interviewer: Refer respondent to pages ^DV_RB_RR1 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

Remember to include improvement, renovation, repair and maintenance expenses.
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ...?

  • Exterior additions or extensions (for example, garages, carports, porches, decks and sheds) (Include all items purchased for the project, no matter how small the cost, such as lumber, hardware, floor coverings, paint, electrical fixtures and wiring.)
  • Roofs
  • Eavestroughing
  • Exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations.
  • Windows and exterior doors including garage doors. (Include replacing and repairing door knobs and locks.)
  • Driveways, fences, decks, exterior steps, patios, in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and major landscaping projects such as installing a pond. (Include complete sodding, shrubs and trees.) (Do not include hobby gardening.)
  • Exterior painting or staining (for example, painting or staining doors, garages, decks, porches or fences)
  • Septic systems and wells (Do not include pumping services.)
  • None of the above Go to RR1_END
  • DK/RF Go to RR1_END

RR1_C010
If RR1_Q005 = 1, go to RR1_Q010.
Otherwise, go to RR1_C020.

RR1_Q010
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… exterior additions or extensions, for example, garages, carports, porches, decks and sheds?
Include all items purchased for the project, no matter how small the cost, such as, lumber, hardware, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper, electrical fixtures and wiring
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR1_Q011

DK, RF Go to RR1_C020

RR1_Q011
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR1_C020
If RR1_Q005 = 2 Go to RR1_Q020
Otherwise, Go to RR1_C030.

RR1_Q020
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), were the roof expenses for...?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Complete re-roofing – that is replacing all the shingles or complete re-tarring
  • Fixing and maintaining the existing roof Go to RR1_Q023
  • Both of the above
  • DK, RF are not allowed.

RR1_Q021
How much was spent for complete re-roofing?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR1_Q022

DK, RF Go to RR1_C023

RR1_Q022
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR1_Q023
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining the existing roof? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C030
If RR1_Q005 = 3, Go to RR1_Q023
Otherwise, Go to RR1_Q030

RR1_Q030
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), were the eavestroughing expenses for...?

Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining Go to RR1_Q033
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR1_Q031
How much was spent for installing or completely replacing eavestroughing? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR1_Q032

DK, RF Go to RR1_C033

RR1_Q032
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR1_C033
If RR1_Q030 = 3 Go to RR1_Q033
Otherwise, Go to RR1_C040

RR1_Q033
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing eavestroughing? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C040
If RR1_Q005 = 4 Go to RR1_Q040
Otherwise, Go to RR1_C050

? RR1_Q040
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations expenses for ...?

Interviewer:  Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining Go to RR1_Q043
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR1_Q041
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR1_Q042

DK, RF Go to RR1_C043

RR1_Q042
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR1_Q043
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C050
If RR1_Q005 = 5 Go to RR1_C050
Otherwise, Go to RR1_C0060

RR1_Q050
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the windows and exterior doors (including garage doors) expenses for ...?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining Go to RR1_Q053
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR1_Q051
How much was spent for adding or replacing windows and exterior doors including garage doors? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR1_Q052

DK, RF Go to RR1_C053

RR1_Q052

In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR1_C053
If RR1_Q050 = 3, Go to RR1_Q053
Otherwise, Go to RR1_Q060

RR1_Q053
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing windows and exterior doors, including garage doors?
Include replacing or repairing door knobs and locks. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C060
If RR1_Q005 = 6 Go to RR1_Q060
Otherwise, Go to RR1_Q070

? RR1_Q060
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the driveways, fences, decks, exterior steps, patios, in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and major landscaping projects expenses for... ?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining Go to RR1_Q063
  • Both of the above
    RF and DK are not allowed.

RR1_Q061
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing fences, driveways, patios, in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and major landscaping projects such as installing a pond?
Include complete sodding, shrubs and trees.
Do not include hobby gardening. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] go to RR1_Q062

DK, RF go to RR1_C063

RR1_Q062
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR1_C063
If RR1_Q060 = 3 Go to RR1_Q063
Otherwise, Go to RR1_C070

RR1_Q063
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing, driveways, fences, decks, exterior steps, patios, in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C070
If RR1_Q005 = 7 Go to RR1_Q070
Otherwise, Go to RR1_C080

RR1_Q070
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… exterior painting or staining, for example, painting or staining doors, garages, decks, porches or fences?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
 [Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C080
If RR1_Q005 = 8 Go to RR1_Q080
Otherwise, Go to RR1_END

RR1_Q080
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… septic systems and wells?
Include adding, completely replacing, fixing and maintaining.
Do not include pumping services.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR1_C081
If RR1_Q080 > 499 Go to RR1_Q081
Otherwise Go to RR1_END

RR1_Q081
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C090
If TE_Q010 = 1 or 2 Go to RR1_Q090
Otherwise Go to RR2_END

RR2_R090
This next set of questions is about money your household spent on work done to the inside of your dwelling (owned principal residence).

RR2_Q095A
Interviewer: Refer respondent to pages ^DV_RB_RR2Q095A and ^DV_RB_RR2Q095B1 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
Remember to include improvement, renovation, repair and maintenance expenses.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  1. Interior additions or extensions (for example, additional rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, sunrooms)(Include all items purchased for the project, no matter how small the cost, such as lumber, hardware, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper, electrical fixtures and wiring.) (Include built-in appliances.)
  2. Renovating/remodelling of rooms (for example, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms)(Include built-in appliances.) (Do not include finishing the basement.)
  3. Finishing the basement (Include built-in appliances.)
  4. A concrete basement floor

RR2_Q095B
Interviewer: Refer respondent to pages ^DV_RB_RR2Q095A and ^DV_RB_RR2Q095B of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

Remember to include improvement, renovation, repair and maintenance expenses.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  • 5. Interior walls and ceilings (for example, plastering, drywall, paneling, tiling)
  • 6. Interior painting and wallpapering(Include patching or prepping the walls prior to painting or wallpapering.)
  • 7. Hard surface flooring (such as tiling, linoleum, wood floors and wall-to-wall carpeting) (Include underpadding.) (Include re-varnishing hardwood floors.) (Do not include carpet cleaning.)
  • 8. Interior doors (for example, closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, French doors, pocket doors)

(Include replacing or repairing door knobs and door locks.)

RR2_Q095C
Interviewer: Refer respondent to pages ^DV_RB_RR2Q095A and ^DV_RB_RR2Q095B of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

Remember to include improvement, renovation, repair and maintenance expenses.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  • 9. Plumbing fixtures and equipment (for example, faucets, sinks, bathtubs, shower units, hot tubs, toilet tanks, hoses, tubing, hot water tanks and water softeners) (Include service contracts.)
  • 10. Heating and/or air conditioning equipment (for example, furnaces, fireplaces and oil tanks) (Include replacing furnace filters and service contracts.)
  • 11. Home security devices (Do not include monitoring )
  • 12. Adding or completely replacing a central vacuum (Do not include repairs.)
  • None of the above Go to RR2_END
    DK/RF Go to RR2_END

RR2_C100
If RR2_Q095 = 1 Go to RR2_Q100
Otherwise Go to RR2_C110

RR1_Q100
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… interior additions or extensions, for example, additional rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, sunrooms?
Include all items purchased for the project, no matter how small the cost, such as, lumber, hardware, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper, electrical fixtures and wiring.
Include built-in appliances.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q101

DK, RF Go to RR2_C110

RR2_Q101
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
 Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C110
If RR2_Q095 = 2 Go to RR2_Q110
Otherwise Go to RR2_C120

? RR2_Q110
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… renovating/remodelling of rooms, for example, kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms?
Include all items purchased for the project, no matter how small the cost, such as, lumber, hardware, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper, electrical fixtures and wiring.
Include built-in appliances.
Do not include finishing the basement.
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q111

DK, RF Go to RR2_C120

RR1_Q111
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C120
If RR2_Q095 = 3 Go to RR2_Q120
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C130

RR2_Q120
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… finishing the basement?
Include all items purchased for the project, no matter how small the cost, such as, lumber, hardware, floor coverings, paint, wallpaper, electrical fixtures and wiring.
Include built-in appliances.Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q121

DK, RF Go to RR2_C130

RR2_Q121
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C130
If RR2_Q095 = 4 Go to RR2_Q130
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C140

RR2_Q130
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the concrete basement floor expenses for...?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining go to RR2_Q133
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR2_Q131
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing a concrete basement floor? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q132

DK, RF Go to RR2_C133

RR2_Q132
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C133
If RR2_Q130 = 3 Go to RR2_Q133
Otherwise, Go to RR2_Q140

RR2_Q133
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining an existing concrete basement floor?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C140
If RR2_Q095 = 5 Go to RR2_Q140
Otherwise, Go to RR2_Q150

RR2_Q140
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… interior walls and ceilings, for example, plastering, drywall, paneling, tiling?

Do not include previously reported expenses.

[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C150
If RR2_Q095 = 6 Go to RR2_Q150
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C160

RR2_Q150
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… interior painting and wallpapering?
Include patching or prepping the walls prior to painting or wallpapering. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C160
If RR2_Q095 = 7 Go to RR2_Q160
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C170

RR2_Q160
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the hard surface flooring expenses, such as tiling, linoleum and wood floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting, for...?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining go to RR2_Q163
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR2_Q161
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing hard surface flooring, such as tiling, linoleum and wood floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting?
Include underpadding. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q162

DK, RF Go to RR2_C163

RR2_Q162
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C163
If RR2_Q160 = 3 GO TO RR2_Q163
Otherwise, go to RR2_C170

RR2_Q163
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing hard surface flooring, such as tiling, linoleum and wood floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting?
Include re-varnishing hardwood floors.
Do not include carpet cleaning. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C170
If RR2_Q095 = 8 GO TO RR2_Q170
Otherwise, go to RR2_C180

RR2_Q170
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the interior doors expenses, for example, closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, French doors, pocket doors, for ...?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining go to RR2_Q173
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR2_Q171
How much was spent for adding or replacing interior doors, for example, closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, French doors, pocket doors?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q172

DK, RF Go to RR2_C173

RR2_Q172
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C173
If RR2_Q170 = 3, go to RR2_Q173.
Otherwise, go to RR2_C180.

RR2_Q173
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining interior doors, for example, closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, French doors, pocket doors?
Include replacing or repairing door knobs and door locks. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C180
If RR2_Q095 = 9, go to RR2_Q180.
Otherwise, go to RR2_C190.

RR2_Q180
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the plumbing fixtures and equipment expenses, for example, faucets, sinks, bathtubs, shower units, hot tubs, hot water tank and water softener, for ...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining go to RR2_Q183
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR2_Q181
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing plumbing fixtures and equipment, for example, new faucets, sinks, bathtubs, shower units, hot tubs, hot water tanks and water softeners? Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] go to RR2_Q182

DK, RF go to RR2_C183

RR2_Q182
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C183
If RR2_Q180 = 3,  Go to RR2_Q183
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C190

RR2_Q183
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing plumbing fixtures and equipment, for example, faucets, sinks, bathtubs, shower units, hot tubs, toilet tanks, hoses, tubing, hot water tanks and water softeners?
Include service contracts.  Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C190
If RR2_Q095 = 10, RF Go to RR2_Q190
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C200

? RR2_Q190
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the heating and/or air conditioning equipment expenses, for example, furnaces, fireplaces and oil tanks for...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining go to RR2_Q193
  • Both of the above
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR2_Q191
How much was spent on adding or completely replacing heating and/or air conditioning equipment, for example, new furnaces, fireplaces and oil tanks?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q192

DK, RF go to RR2_C193

RR2_C192
If RR2_Q191 = DK, RF Go to RR2_Q193
Otherwise, Go to RR2_Q192

RR2_Q192
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C193
If RR2_Q190 = 3, Go to RR2_Q193
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C200

RR2_Q193
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing heating and/or air conditioning equipment, for example, furnaces, fireplaces and oil tanks?
Include replacing furnace filters and service contracts. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C200
If RR2_Q095 = 11, Go to RR2_Q200
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C210

RR2_Q200
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), were the home security devices expenses for ...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Adding, upgrading or completely replacing
  • Fixing and maintaining go to RR2_Q203
  • Both of the above
    Note: DK, RF are not allowed.

? RR2_Q201
How much was spent for adding, upgrading or completely replacing home security devices?
Do not include monitoring services. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q202

DK, RF Go to RR2_C203

RR2_Q202
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR2_C203
If RR2_Q200 = 3, Go to RR2_Q203
Otherwise, Go to RR2_C210

? RR2_Q203
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing home security devices?
Do not include monitoring services. Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR2_C210
If RR2_Q095 = 12 , Go to RR2_Q210
Otherwise, Go to RR2_END

RR2_Q210
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… adding or completely replacing a central vacuum?
Do not include repairs.  Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR2_Q211

DK, RF Go to RR2_END

RR2_Q211
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR3_C215
If TE_Q010 = 1 or 2, go to RR3_R215.
Otherwise, go to RR3_END.

RR3_R215
The next set of questions is about money your household spent on work done to the exterior and/or interior of your dwelling (owned principal residence).

RR3_Q215
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DT_RB_RR3Q215 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

Remember to include improvement, renovation, repair and maintenance expenses.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  • Caulking and weather-stripping (for example, around windows and doors)
  • Insulation
  • Electrical fixtures and equipment (such as wiring, electrical panel, ceiling fan, built-in ventilation fan, light fixtures, garage door opener, dimmer switches)
  • None of the above   Go to RR3_Q250
  • DK, RF  Go to RR3_Q250

RR3_C220
If RR3_Q215 = 1, go to RR3_Q220.
Otherwise, go to RR3_C230.

RR3_Q220
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… caulking and weather-stripping, for example, around windows and doors?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR3_C230
If RR3_Q215 = 2, go to RR3_Q230
Otherwise, go to RR3_C240

RR3_Q230
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… insulation?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR3_C231     
If RR3_Q230 > 999, go to RR3_Q231.
Otherwise, go to RR3_C240.

RR3_Q231
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

RR3_C240
IF RR3_Q215 = 3 go to RR3_Q240
Otherwise, Go to RR3_Q250

RR3_Q240
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… electrical fixtures and equipment such as wiring, electrical panel, ceiling fan, built-in ventilation fan, light fixtures, garage door opener, dimmer switches?
Do not include previously reported expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? RR3_Q250
Did your household spend money for any other work to improve or renovate your principal residence in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), that hasn’t already been mentioned?
Include adding or completely replacing. Do not include previously reported expenses.

  • Yes
  • No
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR3_C251
IF RR3_Q250 = 1 Go to RR3_Q251
Otherwise, Go to RR3_Q270

RR3_Q251
Please list all other improvements or renovations.
Interviewer: Enter the description used by the respondent.
To delete a description, replace it with *.
To continue, go to the blank line at the end of the list, enter 1 in the description, and press <Enter>.


RF/DK are not valid answers.

RR4_B251
Call Block RR4 (Up to 10 times) or depending on number of descriptions listed at RR3_Q251. Pass RR3_Q251 (description of improvements or renovations) and number of descriptions listed to RR4.

RR4_Q260
How much did your household spend for this improvement or renovation (^RR3_Q251)?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] Go to RR4_Q261

DK, RF go to RR4_END

RR4_Q261
In which month(s) did this/these expense(s) occur?
Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • DK, RF

? RR2_Q270
Did your household do any other repairs or maintenance work on your principal residence in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), that hasn’t already been mentioned? Do not include previously reported expenses.

  • Yes
  • No
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR3_C271
IF RR3_Q270 = 1 Go to RR3_Q271
Otherwise, Go to RR3_C290

RR3_Q271
Please list all other repairs or maintenance.
Interviewer: Enter the description used by the respondent.
To delete a description, replace it with *.
To continue, go to the blank line at the end of the list, enter 1 in the description, and press <Enter>.
DK, RF are not allowed.

RR3_B271
Call Block RR5 (Up to 10 times) or Depending on number of descriptions listed at RR3_Q271. Pass RR3_Q271 (description of repairs or maintenance) and number of descriptions listed to RR5.

RR5_Q280
How much did your household spend for this repair or maintenance (^RR3_Q271)?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR3_C290
If ^DV_IMPALT_TEMPTOT= 0 Go to RR3_C300.

RR3_Q290
Your total expenditures for improvements were $ ^DV_IMPALT_TEMPTOT.
Of this amount how much did your household spend on:
… contract work or hired labour?
You can report this as an amount or a percentage.
Include the cost of materials if they were billed with the labour.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR3_C291
If RR3_Q290 = 0 or DK or RF, Go to RR3_C300
Otherwise, go to RR3_N291.

RR3_N291
Interviewer: Was this an amount or a percentage?

  • Amount
  • Percentage
    DK, RF are not allowed.

RR3_C300
If ^DV_REPAIRS_TEMPTOT = 0 Go to RR3_END
Otherwise, go to RR3_Q300.

RR3_Q300
Your total expenditures for repairs and maintenance were $
^DV_REPAIRS_TEMPTOT.
Of this amount how much did your household spend on contract work or hired labour? You can report this as an amount or a percentage.
Include the cost of materials if they were billed with the labour. Include the cost of materials if they were billed with the labour.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RR3_C301
If RR3_Q290 = 0 or DK or RF, Go to RR3_END.
Otherwise, go to RR3_N301.

RR3_N301
Interviewer: Was this an amount or a percentage?

  • Amount
  • Percentage
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Owned Secondary Residences and Other Properties (OS)

? OS_R001
The next section refers to spending on owned secondary residences and other properties.
(Do not include expenses charged against business or rental income.)
Interviewer: These questions are asked of both owners and renters.

Do not include a dwelling which was owned by the household, but rented out for the whole year, as it is considered a business.

? OS_Q010
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), did anyone in your household own a vacation home or other secondary residence?
Include time-shares and properties outside of Canada.
Do not include moveable vacation homes, for example, trailers, motor homes

  • Yes
  • No Go to OS_Q160
  • DK, RF Go to OS_Q160

OS_Q020
Was the vacation home or other secondary residence purchased in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_2_E)?

  • Yes
  • No Go to OS_Q050
  • DK, RF Go to OS_Q050

OS_Q040
What was the purchase price?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q050
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend in total on mortgage payments?
Do not include payments made at time of sale.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

 

OS_Q060
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), did anyone in your household sell a vacation home or other secondary residence?

  • Yes
  • No Go to OS_Q100
  • DK, RF  Go to OS_Q100

OS_Q080
What was the selling price?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q090
What were the real estate commissions?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? OS_Q100
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… repairs and maintenance?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? OS_Q110
(In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:)
… improvements and alterations?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? OS_Q120
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… property taxes and sewage charges?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q130
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… property insurance?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q140
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… utilities such as electricity, water and fuel?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? OS_Q150
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… other expenses associated with the property, for example, condominium charges, survey costs, time share arrangements, legal fees or premiums for mortgage-related insurance?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? OS_Q160
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), did anyone in your household own any other property, such as land, a vacant lot or vacant dwelling?
Do not include principal and secondary residences, rental or other business property, and farm property

  • Yes
  • No Go to OS_END
  • DK, RF Go to OS_END

OS_Q170
Was the other property purchased in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_2_E)?

  • Yes
  • No Go to OS_Q200
  • DK, RF Go to OS_Q200

OS_Q190
What was the purchase price?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q200
How much were the mortgage payments over the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E)?
Do not include payments made at time of sale.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q210
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E) did anyone in your household sell any other property?

  • Yes
  • No Go to OS_Q250
  • DK, RF Go to OS_Q250

OS_Q230
What was the selling price?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q240
What were the real estate commissions?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q250
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… repairs and improvements to the property, for example, servicing of land, roads, sewers?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

OS_Q260
(In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:)
… other expenses associated with the property, for example, property taxes, survey costs, appraisal fees, utilities?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Household Furnishings and Equipment (HF)

HF_R001
The next section refers to spending on household furnishings and equipment.
Include taxes, tips, customs duties and any additional charges.
Include new and used goods and any gifts purchased for persons who were not members of your household.
Include purchases for use in principal residences, vacation homes or in other accommodations but do not include purchases for a dwelling rented out to another household.
Report the total price of items purchased on an instalment plan.
Report the full purchase price of goods and services received in the reference period regardless of when or how they were paid for (for example, instalment plans or buy now, pay later).
If a trade-in allowance was used, report the net purchase price.
(Do not include amounts charged against businesses.)

HF_Q010A
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DT_RB_HFQ010 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  1. Furniture for indoor or outdoor use
    (Include mattresses.)
    (Include the cost of home-made or home-finished furnishings.)
    (Do not include rental costs.)
  2. Rugs, mats and under-padding
    (Do not include wall-to-wall carpeting.)
  3. Works of art, carvings and other decorative ware (for example, vases, candlesticks, figurines, wall hangings)
  4. Antiques (for example, furniture and jewellery that are at least 100 years old)
  5. Refrigerators and freezers
    (Include built-in appliances.)
  6. Microwave ovens
    (Include built-in appliances.)
  7. Cooking appliances (for example, stoves, ranges, convection ovens, barbecues)
    (Include built-in appliances.)
    (Do not include electric grills.)

HF_Q010B
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DT_RB_HFQ010 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  1. Washers and dryers
    (Include built-in appliances.)
  2. Dishwashers
    (Include built-in appliances.)
  3. Air conditioners, portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers
    (Do not include central air conditioners.)
  4. Power lawn, garden and snow removal equipment (for example, mowers, tractors, snowblowers, rotary tillers, hedge trimmers)
  5. Power tools for the garage and workshop (for example, electric drills, circular saws, sanders, jigsaws, motors, pumps)
  6. None of the above  Go to HF_Q113
    DK, RF Go to HF_Q113

HF_C020
If HF_Q010 = 1 go to HF_Q020
Otherwise, Go to HF_C030

 ? HF_Q020
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… furniture for indoor or outdoor use?
Include mattresses.
Include the cost of home-made or home-finished furnishings.
Do not include rentals.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C030
If HF_Q010 = 2 go to HF_Q030
Otherwise, Go to HF_C040

? HF_Q030
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… rugs, mats and underpadding?
Do not include wall-to-wall carpeting.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C040
If HF_Q010 = 3 go to HF_Q040
Otherwise, Go to HF_C050

HF_Q040
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… works of art, carvings and other decorative ware, for example, vases, candlesticks, figurines, wall hangings?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C050
If HF_Q010 = 4 Go to HF_Q050
Otherwise, Go to HF_C060

HF_Q050
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… antiques, for example, furniture and jewellery that are at least 100 years old?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C060
If HF_Q010 = 5 go to HF_Q060
Otherwise, Go to HF_C070

? HF_Q060
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:
… refrigerators and freezers?
Include built-in appliances.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C070
If HF_Q010 = 6 go to HF_Q070
Otherwise, Go to HF_C080

HF_Q070
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… microwave ovens?
(Include built-in appliances.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C080
If HF_Q010 = 7 Go to HF_Q080
Otherwise, Go to HF_C090

? HF_Q080
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… cooking appliances, for example, stoves, ranges, convection ovens, barbecues?
Include built-in appliances.
Do not include electric grills.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C090
If HF_Q010 = 8 go to HF_Q090
Otherwise, Go to HF_C100

? HF_Q090
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… washers and dryers?
(Include built-in appliances.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C100
If HF_Q010 = 9 go to HF_Q100
Otherwise, Go to HF_C110

HF_Q100
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… dishwashers?
(Include built-in appliances.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C110
If HF_Q010 = 10 go to HF_Q110
Otherwise, Go to HF_Q111

HF_Q110
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… air conditioners, portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers?
(Do not include central air conditioners.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C111
If HF_Q010 = 11 go to HF_Q111
Otherwise, Go to HF_C112

HF_Q111
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… power lawn, garden and snow removal equipment (for example, mowers, tractors, snowblowers, rotary tillers, hedge trimmers)?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C112
If HF_Q010 = 12 , go to HF_Q112
Otherwise, Go to HF_C113

HF_Q112
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
... power tools for the garage and workshop (for example, electric drills, circular saws, sanders, jigsaws, motors, pumps)?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_Q113
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DT_RB_HFQ113  of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  • 1 Telephone equipment (landline) including answering and fax machines
  • 2 Mobile phone equipment including cell phones, smartphones (for example, iPhone, Blackberry) and pagers
  • 3 Tablet computers such as iPad, PlayBook, Galaxy Tab
  • 4 Home theatre systems
  • 5 Portable audio equipment (for example, iPod nano, iPod classic, Sansa, portable radios, etc.)
  • 6 Non-portable audio equipment (for example, CD player, shelf stereo system, speaker dock, home speakers that are not bought as part of a home theatre system)
  • 7 Blu-Ray players
  • 8 DVD players
  • 9 Televisions, video recorders and other television and video components
  • 10 None of the above Go to HF_Q160
    • DK,RF (Go to HF_Q160)

HF_C115
If HF_Q113 = 1, go to HF_Q115.
Otherwise, go to HF_C120

? HF_Q115
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… telephone equipment (landline) including answering and fax machines?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C120
If HF_Q113 = 2, go to HF_Q120.
Otherwise, go to HF_C125.

HF_Q120
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… mobile phone equipment including cell phones, smartphones (for example, iPhone, Blackberry) and pagers?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C125
If HF_Q113 = 3, go to HF_Q125.
Otherwise, go to HF_C130.

HF_Q125
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… tablet computers such as iPad, PlayBook, Galaxy Tab?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C130
If HF_Q113 = 4, go to HF_Q125.
Otherwise, go to HF_C130.

? HF_Q130
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
home theatre systems?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C135
If HF_Q113 = , go to HF_Q135.
Otherwise, go to HF_C140.

? HF_Q135
(In the last 12 months ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… portable audio equipment, (for example, iPod nano, iPod classic, Sansa, portable radios, etc.)?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C140
If HF_Q113 = 6 (non-portable audio equipment), go to HF_Q140.
Otherwise, go to HF_C145.

HF_Q140
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… non-portable audio equipment, (for example, CD player, shelf stereo system, speaker dock, home speaker that are not bought as part of a home theatre system)?
(Do not include home theatre systems.)
(Do not include portable audio equipment.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C145
If HF_Q113 = 7, go to HF_Q145.
Otherwise, go to HF_C150

? HF_Q145
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… Blu-Ray players?
(Do not include home theatre systems.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C150
If HF_Q113 = 8, go to HF_Q150.
Otherwise, go to HF_C155.

HF_Q150
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… DVD players?
(Do not include home theatre systems.)
(Do not include Blu-ray players.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HF_C155
If HF_Q113 = 9, go to HF_Q155.
Otherwise, go to HF_C160.

? HF_Q155
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… televisions, video recorders and other television and video components?
(Do not include home theatre systems.)
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HF_Q160
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DT_RB_HFQ160 of the Answer Guide.
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much your household spend on:
… these types of computer hardware?

  • Desktop systems
  • Laptops
  • Personal Digital Assistants such as iPod Touch and Palm Pre
  • Disk drives (hard drives, CD drives, DVD drives)
  • Monitors
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Modems (including fax modems)
  • Keyboards
  • Mouses Other peripheral equipment and parts purchased separately

Do not include computers and computer equipment charged to a business or farm.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Communications Services (CS)

CS_R001
The next section refers to spending on communication services.

Include services used in your principal residence, vacation home and other accommodations.
(Do not include amounts charged against businesses.)

CS_Q010
Does your household pay for two or more of the following services as a package or “bundled services”:
… telephone, cell phone, cablevision, satellite TV, Internet or home security systems?

  • Yes
  • No Go to CS_Q030
  • DK, RF Go to CS_Q030

CS_Q011
Which of the following services are included:
Interviewer: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.

  • Landline telephone (includes long distance)
  • Cell phone
  • Cablevision
  • Satellite TV or radio services
  • Internet access services (includes virus services)
  • Home security systems
    … Other – Specify Go to CS_S011
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CS_S011
(Which of the following services are included ... ?)
Other – Specify
DK, RF

CS_Q015
Can you provide the breakdown of the expenses?

  • Yes Go to CS_Q030
  • No Go to CS_Q020
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CS_Q020
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… these packaged or “bundled services”?
Include any enhanced feature service charges, long distance charges after discounts, and equipment rentals.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C021
CS_Q020 > 0 Go to CS_Q021
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q030

CS_Q021
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N022

DK, RF Go to CS_Q030

CS_N022
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? CS_Q030
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… landline telephone services?
If CS_Q015 = 1 = (Include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a "bundled service".)
If CS_Q015 = 2 = (Do not include any amounts already reported as a package or "bundled service".)
Otherwise = NULL

Include any enhanced feature service charges, long distance charges after discounts, and equipment rentals.
Do not include any charges for cell phones or the Internet.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C031
If CS_Q030 > 0 Go to CS_Q031
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q040

CS_Q031
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N032

DK, RF Go to CS_Q040

CS_N032
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CS_Q040
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… cell phone, pager and handheld text messaging services?
If CS_Q015 = 1 = (Include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a "bundled service".)
If CS_Q015 = 2 = (Do not include any amounts already reported as a package or "bundled service".)
Otherwise = NULL

[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C041
If  CS_Q040 > 0 Go to CS_Q041.
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q050.

CS_Q041
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N042

DK, RF Go to CS_Q050

CS_N042
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

?CS_Q050
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… cablevision services including any installation, service and pay TV charges?
If CS_Q015 = 1 = (Include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a "bundled service".)
If CS_Q015 = 2 = (Do not include any amounts already reported as a package or "bundled service".)
Otherwise = NULL

[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C051
If CS_Q050 > 0 Go to CS_Q051.
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q060.

CS_Q051
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N052

DK, RF Go to CS_Q060

CS_N052
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CS_Q060
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… satellite TV or radio services including any installation, service and pay TV charges?
If CS_Q015 = 1 = (Include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a "bundled service".)
If CS_Q015 = 2 = (Do not include any amounts already reported as a package or "bundled service".)
Otherwise = NULL

[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C061
If CS_Q060 > 0 Go to CS_Q061.
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q070.

CS_Q061
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N062

DK, RF Go to CS_Q070

CS_N062
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

CS_Q070
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… Internet access services, including any installation and service charges?
Include regular dial-up, medium and high-speed telephone and cable access and any other access method.
If CS_Q015 = 1 = (Include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a "bundled service".)
If CS_Q015 = 2 = (Do not include any amounts already reported as a package or "bundled service".)
Otherwise = NULL

[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C071
If CS_Q070 > 0 Go to CS_Q071.
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q080.

CS_Q071
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N072

DK, RF Go to CS_Q080

CS_N072
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? CS_Q080
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… home security services?
If CS_Q015 = 1 = (Include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a "bundled service".)
If CS_Q015 = 2 = (Do not include any amounts already reported as a package or "bundled service".)
Otherwise = NULL

Do not include any installation charges.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C081
If CS_Q080 > 0 Go to CS_Q081.
Otherwise, Go to CS_Q090.

CS_Q081
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N082

DK, RF Go to CS_Q090

CS_N082
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? CS_Q090
How much was your household’s last payment for:
… on-line services?
Include services like information services, genealogy data bases or other Internet-based services.
Do not include any commissions paid for stocks traded on-line.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CS_C091
IF CS_Q090  > 0 Go to CS_Q091.
Otherwise, Go to CS_END.

CS_Q091
How many weeks or months did this payment cover?
[Min: 1 Max: 52] Go to CS_N092

DK, RF Go to CS_END

CS_N092
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed

Child Care (CC)

CC_R001
The next section refers to spending on child care.

CC_Q010
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_CCQ010 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
In the last month (^DT_1M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  • 1 Day care centres
  • 2 Child care offered in schools
    (Do not include children's camps, for example, day camps or summer camps.)
  • 3 Child care offered in rivate households
    (Include children’s lunches paid to private households.) (Do not include children’s camps.)
    (Do not include occasional babysitting.)
  • 4 Regular child care in your home
    (Do not include occasional babysitting.)
  • 5 None of the above Go to CC_END
    DK, RF Go to CC_END

CC_C020
If 1 CC_Q010 = 1, go to CC_Q020.
Otherwise, Go to CC_C030.

CC_Q020
In the last month (^DT_1M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… day care centres?
Remember to exclude days for which no child care was paid, such as summer holidays, Christmas holidays or March break.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CC_C030
If CC_Q010 = 2, go to CC_Q030
Otherwise, go to CC_C040

? CC_Q030
(In the last month, ^DT_1M_E), how much did your household spend on:)
… child care offered in schools?
Do not include children's camps, for example, day camps, summer camps. Remember to exclude days for which no child care was paid, such as summer holidays, Christmas holidays or March break.
Remember to exclude days for which no child care was paid, such as summer holidays, Christmas holidays or March break.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CC_C040
If CC_Q010 = 3, go to CC_Q040
Otherwise, go to CC_C050

? CC_Q040
(In the last month, ^DT_1M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… child care offered in private households?
Include children’s lunches paid to private households. Do not include children’s camps. Do not include occasional babysitting. Remember to exclude days for which no child care was paid, such as summer holidays, Christmas holidays or March break.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CC_C050
If CC_Q010 = 4, go to CC_Q050
Otherwise, go to CC_END

?CC_Q050
(In the last month, ^DT_1M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… regular child care in the home?
Do not include occasional babysitting. Remember to exclude days for which no child care was paid, such as summer holidays, Christmas holidays or March break.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Food (FO)

FO_R001
The next section refers to your food, alcohol and cigarette purchases.

FO_Q010
In the last 4 weeks (^DT_4W_E), how much did your household spend on:
... food purchased from stores?
Include purchases from grocery stores, specialty food stores, department stores, warehouse-type stores, convenience stores and home delivery.
Do not include non-food items bought with your groceries.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

FO_Q020
(In the last 4 weeks, ^DT_4W_E, how much did your household spend on:)
... alcoholic beverages purchased from stores?
Include purchases made in liquor stores, beer stores, wine stores and grocery stores.
Do not include non-alcoholic beer and wine.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

FO_Q030
(In the last 4 weeks, ^DT_4W_E, how much did your household spend on:)
... alcoholic beverages purchased and consumed in bars, cocktail lounges and restaurants?
Include all taxes and tips.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

FO_Q040
(In the last 4 weeks, ^DT_4W_E, how much did your household spend on:)
... cigarettes?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

FO_R050
For the next question, please note that the reference period is 12 months.

FO_Q050
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), what was the estimated value of any gifts of food, food from your own farm or garden, or from hunting or fishing that added to your supplies?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Clothing (CL)

Call block CF for each member with SEX_Q01 = 2 and ^DV_AGE => 4

Call block CM for each member with SEX_Q01 = 1 and ^DV_AGE => 4

Call block CI for each member with ^DV_AGE < 4

Clothing for women and girls 4 years and over (CF)

CF_C010
If INSTANCE = 1, go to CF_R001.
Otherwise, go to CF_Q010.

CF_R001
The next section refers to spending on clothing for women and girls aged 4 years and over. The reference period is 3 months.
Include all items purchased for present or future use.
Include sales taxes.
Do not include gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories and jewellery for persons who were not household members. Do not include rented clothing.
Interviewer: Ask all detailed questions (CF_Q010 to CF_Q045) for each person. The question (CF_Q050) should be used to record the total amount spent for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.

? CF_Q010
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR… clothing, for example, outerwear, suits, dresses, skirts, slacks, sweaters, sleepwear, sportswear, specialized clothing, hosiery?
Do not include footwear and accessories.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CF_Q020
(In the last 3 months ^DT_3M_), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… athletic footwear including running shoes? Do not include skates, cleats and other similar footwear.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CF_Q025
(In the last 3 months ^DT_3M_), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… other footwear, for example, shoes, sandals, boots and slippers?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CF_Q030
In the last 3 months ^DT_3M_), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… accessories, for example, gloves, hats, mitts, purses, umbrellas?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CF_Q040
(In the last 3 months ^DT_3M_), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR:
… watches?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CF_Q045
(In the last 3 months ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… other jewellery?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CF_C050A
If (CF_Q010=0 and CF_Q020=0 and CF_Q025=0 and CF_Q030=0 and CF_Q040=0 and CF_Q045=0), go to CF_End.
Otherwise, go to CR_C050B.

CF_C050B
If (CF_Q010=0 or non-response) and (CF_Q020=0 or non-response) and (CF_Q025=0 or non-response) and (CF_Q030=0 or non-response) and (CF_Q040=0 or non-response) and (CF_Q045=0 or non-response), go to CF_Q050
Otherwise, go to CF_END.

CF_Q050
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), what was the total amount spent ^DT_TOTAL_E?
Interviewer: This question should only be used to record the total amount spent for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Clothing for men and boys 4 years and over (CM)

CM_C010
If INSTANCE = 1, go to CF_R001.
Otherwise, go to CM_Q010.

CM_R001
The next section refers to spending on clothing for men and boys aged 4 years and over. The reference period is 3 months.
Include all items purchased for present or future use.
Include sales taxes.
Do not include gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories and jewellery for persons who were not household members. Do not include rented clothing.
Interviewer: Ask all detailed questions (CM_Q010 to CM_Q045) for each person. The question (CM_Q050) should be used to record the total amount spent for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.

CM_Q010
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… clothing, for example, outerwear, suits, pants, shirts, sweaters, socks, sleepwear, sportswear?
Do not include footwear and accessories
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CM_Q020
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… athletic footwear including running shoes? Do not include skates, cleats and other similar footwear.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CM_Q025
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… other footwear, for example, shoes, sandals, boots and slippers?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CM_Q030
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… accessories, for example, gloves, hats, ties, belts, wallets, umbrellas?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK , RF

CM_Q040
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… watches?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CM_Q045
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent ^DT_FORYOUR
… other jewellery?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CM_C050A
If (CM_Q010=0 and CM_Q020=0 and CM_Q025=0 and CM_Q030=0 and CM_Q040=0 and CM_Q045=0), go to CM_End.
Otherwise, go to CM_C050B.

CM_C050B
If (CM_Q010=0 or non-response) and (CM_Q020=0 or non-response) and (CM_Q025=0 or non-response) and (CM_Q030=0 or non-response) and (CM_Q040=0 or non-response) and (CM_Q045=0 or non-response), go to CM_Q050
Otherwise, go to CM_END.

CM_Q050
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), what was the total amount spent ^DT_TOTAL_E?
Interviewer: This question should only be used to record the total amount spent for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Clothing for children under 4 years of age (CI)

CI_C010
If INSTANCE = 1, go to CI_R001.
Otherwise, go to CI_Q010.

CI_R001
The next section refers to spending on clothing for children under 4 years. The reference period is 3 months.
Include all items purchased for present or future use.
Include sales taxes.
Do not include purchases for unborn children, including your own.
Do not include gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories and jewellery for persons who were not household members.
Do not include rented clothing.
Interviewer: Ask all detailed questions (CI_Q010 to CI_Q030) for each person. The question (CI_Q040) should be used to record the total amount spent for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.

CI_Q010
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much was spent for ^DV_FNAME on:
… outerwear, daywear, sleepwear, and cloth diapers?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CI_Q030
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E), how much was spent for ^DV_FNAME  on:
… footwear, for example, shoes, sandals, boots, slippers?
Do not include skates, cleats and other similar footwear.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CI_C040
If (CI_Q010 = non-response and CI_Q030 = non-response), go to CI_Q040.
Otherwise, go to CI_END.

CI_Q040
In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, what was the total amount spent on clothing for ^DV_FNAME ?
Interviewer: This question should only be used to record the total amount spent for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Gifts of Clothing (CG)

CG_R001
The next section refers to purchases of gifts of clothing for people who were not members of your household. The reference period is 3 months.

CG_Q010
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend to purchase:
 gifts of footwear for children aged 12 and under who were not members of your household:
Include purchases for unborn children, including your own.
Do not include skates, cleats and other similar footwear.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CG_Q020
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend to purchase:)
 gifts of footwear for other people aged 13 and over who were not members of your household:
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

CG_Q030
In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend to purchase:)
gifts of clothing, accessories or jewellery for people who were not members of your household:
Include purchases for unborn children, including your own.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Health Care (HE)

HE_R001
The next section refers to spending on health care.  The reference period is 3 months for the first question ONLY.

? HE_Q005
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), what were the direct costs to members of your household for:
… medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products prescribed by a doctor?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q010
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on premiums for:
… provincially or territorially administered hospital, medical and drug plans?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q020
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on premiums for:)
… private health insurance plans?
Include supplementary coverage to public hospital and medical plans.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HE_Q030
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on premiums for:)
… dental plans sold as separate policies?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HE_Q040
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on premiums for:)
… accident or disability insurance?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

HE_R050
For the remaining questions, please include direct costs incurred by household members for all personal health care received.
Include amounts not covered by insurance such as exclusions, deductibles and expenses over limits.
Do not include payments for which you have been or will be reimbursed.

? HE_Q050
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… prescription eye wear, for example, contact lenses, eyeglasses, frames, insurance on lenses?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q060
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… eye care services, for example, eye exams, eye surgery, laser surgery?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q070
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… dental services and orthodontic and periodontal procedures, for example, examinations, cleanings, fillings, extractions, x-rays, root canals, fittings and prescriptions for dentures?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q080
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… physicians' care?
Include general practitioners (family doctors) and specialists.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q090
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… hospital care, nursing homes, and other residential care facilities?
Include all charges, for example, telephone, TV rentals.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q100
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… health care practitioners in the home, for example, nurses, attendant care, physiotherapists?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q110
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_HEQ110 of the Answer Guide.
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… any of these other health care practitioners?

  • Nurses
  • Physiotherapists
  • Therapists
  • Chiropractors
  • Dieticians
  • Homeopaths
  • Podiatrists
  • Osteopaths
  • Acupuncturists
  • Naturopaths

[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? HE_Q120
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, what were the direct costs to members of your household for:)
… weight control programs, quit-smoking programs and other medical services, for example, ambulances, rental of medical equipment, laboratory services?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Automobiles and Trucks (AT)

AT_R001
The next section refers to spending on automobiles and trucks.
Do not include expenses charged against business income.

? AT_Q010
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), did anyone in your household own, lease or operate a car, van or truck and use it completely or partially for private use?
Do not include rented vehicles.

  • Yes
  • No Go to AT_R150
  • DK, RF Go to AT_R150

AT_Q020
Please list all vehicles, whether cars, vans or trucks.
Interviewer: Enter the make, model or any other description used by the respondent.
To delete a vehicle, replace the description with *.
To continue, go to the blank line at the end of the list, enter 1 in the description, and press <Enter>.
RF, DK not allowed.

AT_B020
Call Block AT1 (Up to 10 times) or depending on number vehicles listed at AT_Q020. Pass AT_Q020 (description of each vehicle) and Number vehicle listed to AT1.

? AT1_Q030
Interviewer: If necessary, ask: Which of the following best describes the ^DV_ATQ020? Is it ... ?

  • A car
  • A van/mini-van
  • A truck/sport utility vehicle
  • DK, RF

AT1_Q040
What was the ownership status of the ^DV_ATQ020at the end of last month? Was it...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • Owned by a member of your household Go to AT1_Q050
  • Leased Go to AT1_Q080
  • Returned to lessor Go to AT1_END
  • Sold separately or traded-in on lease Go to AT_1Q096
  • Traded-in on purchase Go to AT1_Q097
  • Owned or leased by non-household member Go to AT1_Q100
  • Other – Specify Go to AT1_S040
  • DK, RF are not allowed.

AT1_S040
(What was the status of the ^DV_ATQ020 at the end of last month?  Was it ... ?)
Interviewer: Specify. DK,RF
Go to AT1_END

AT1_Q050
Was the ^DV_ATQ020 bought by a member of your household in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_2_E)?

  • Yes
  • No Go to AT1_Q100
  • DK, RF Go to AT1_Q100

AT1_Q055
Was the ^DV_ATQ020  purchased from ... ?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • A dealer
  • A private household Go to AT1_Q070
    DK, RF Go to AT1_Q070

?AT1_Q060
Was the ^DV_ATQ020 new or used?

  • New
  • Used
  • DK, RF

? AT1_Q070
What was the purchase price after the trade-in allowance and manufacturer’s rebates were deducted for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
Include all sales taxes.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF
Go to AT1_Q100

? AT1_Q080
How much was your household’s last lease payment for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
Do not include operating costs and any amounts charged to business.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT1_C081
If AT1_Q080 > 0 Go to AT1_Q081
Otherwise, Go to AT1_Q090

AT1_Q081
How many weeks or months did this payment cover for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
[Min: 1 max: 52] Go to AT1_N082
DK, RF Go to AT1_Q090

AT1_N082
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? AT1_Q090
What were the other leasing costs paid by your household for the ^DV_ATQ020  in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E)?
Include down payment and closing costs.
Do not include any amounts charged to business.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT1_Q096
What was the net amount received for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF
Go to AT1_END

AT1_Q097
What was the trade-in value for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF
Go to AT1_END

? AT1_Q100
How much was your household’s last payment for the ^DV_ATQ020 's insurance premiums?
Do not include insurance that is paid with registration fees.
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT1_C101
If AT1_Q100 > 0, go to AT1_Q101
Otherwise, go to AT1_Q110

AT1_Q101
How many weeks or months did this payment cover for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
[Min: 1 max: 104] Go to AT1_N102
DK, RF Go to AT1_Q110

AT1_N102
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

AT1_Q110
How much was your household’s last payment for the ^DV_ATQ020 's vehicle security and communication services?
[Min: -99999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT1_C111
If AT1_Q110 > 0, Go to AT1_Q111.
Otherwise, go to AT1_END.

AT1_Q111
How many weeks or months did this payment cover for the ^DV_ATQ020 ?
[Min: 1 max: 52] Go to AT1_N112
DK, RF Go to AT1_END

AT1_N112
Interviewer: Indicate if this period was weeks or months.

  • Weeks
  • Months
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? AT1_Q120
Last month, ^DT_1M_E, how much did your household spend on:
... parking costs, for example, at work, at school, park-ride and parking meters and at park and ride?
Do not include parking at place of residence for renters.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? AT_Q125    
In the last three months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:
                    ... maintenance and repair expenses, for example, oil changes, tune-ups, brakes, maintenance and body work?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT_Q130      
In the last three months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on:
                    ... tires, batteries and other automotive parts and supplies that were purchased separately, for example, mufflers, spark plugs, oil and antifreeze?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT_Q135      
In the last three months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on:
                    ... accessories and attachments, for example, alarm systems, car starters, radios including satellite, CD players, block and other heaters, car top carriers and seat covers?
                    [Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT_Q140      
In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:
                    ... vehicle registration fees?
                    Include insurance that is paid with registration fees.
                    [Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT_R150
The following questions refer to other vehicle-related expenses.

? AT_Q150
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… drivers' licences and tests?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? AT_Q160
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:)
… driving lessons?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT_Q170
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… rental fees for cars, trucks or vans?
Include mileage, insurance charges, taxes and drop-off fees.
Do not include any expenses charged to business.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

AT_Q180
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… children's car seats and boosters?
Include gifts.
Do not include combination stroller, carrier and car seat systems.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Transportation (TR)

TR_R001
The next section refers to spending on transportation services and on hotels, motels and other accommodations. Do not include expenses charged to business.

TR_Q010
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_TRQ010 of the Answer Guide. Read categories In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?
to respondent. Mark all that apply.

  • 1 City or commuter bus, subway, streetcar or commuter train
  • 2 Taxi
  • 3 Other local passenger transportation (for example, carpooling, airport bus, limousine or ferry service, sightseeing tours)
  • None of the above Go to TR_Q060
  • DK, RF Go to TR_Q060

TR_C020
If TR_Q010 = 1,  go to TR_Q020
Otherwise, Go to TR_C030

TR_Q020
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… city or commuter bus, subway, streetcar or commuter train?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_C030
If TR_Q010 = 2, go to TR_Q030
Otherwise, Go to TR_C040

TR_Q030
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on transportation by:)
… taxi?
Include tips.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_C040
If TR_Q010 = 3, go to TR_Q040.
Otherwise, Go to TR_Q060.

TR_Q040
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on transportation by:)
… other local passenger transportation, for example, carpooling, airport bus, limousine or ferry service, sightseeing tours?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_Q060
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_TRQ060 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  • 1 Airplane
  • 2 Train
  • 3 Inter-city bus
  • 4 Other inter-city passenger transportation services for example, sightseeing tours, ferry and other water transportation or carpooling
    (Include any travel-related insurance.)
  • None of the above Go to TR_Q100
  • DK, RF Go to TR_Q100

TR_C070
If TR_Q060 = 1, go to TR_Q070
Otherwise, go to TR_C080

TR_Q070
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… airplane?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_C080
If TR_Q060 = 2, go to TR_Q080
Otherwise, go to TR_C090

TR_Q080
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on transportation by:)
… train?
Include sleeping cars.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_C090
If TR_Q060 = 3, go to TR_Q090
Otherwise, go to TR_C095

TR_Q090
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on transportation by:)
… inter-city bus?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_C095
If TR_Q060 = 4, go to TR_Q095
Otherwise, go to TR_Q100

TR_Q095
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on transportation by:)
… other inter-city passenger transportation services, for example, sightseeing tours, ferry and other water transportation or carpooling?
Include any travel-related insurance.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? TR_Q100
In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:
… moving, storage and delivery services?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? TR_Q110
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), did any member of your household take any trips that included a package, that is, a combination of services for which costs are not identified separately (for example, transportation, accommodation, meals and/or sightseeing?
Do not include package trips to be taken after ^DV_12MEND even if deposits were made between ^DV_12MSTART and ^DV_12MEND.

  • Yes
  • No Go to TR_R170
  • DK, RF Go to TR_R170

? TR_Q120
What was the cost of the package(s)?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

TR_R170
The next questions refer to spending on hotel, motel and other accommodations.
(Do not include expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.)

? TR_Q170
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
... hotels or motels?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? TR_Q180
(In the last 12 months ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
... other accommodations such as vacation home rentals, campground fees, accommodations while away at school or working away from home?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Recreational Vehicles (RV)

RV_R001
The next section refers to spending on bicycles and recreational vehicles.

RV_Q005
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on the purchase of bicycles, parts and accessories?
Do not include children’s bicycles with wheels under 35 centimetres (14 inches).
(MIN : 0) (MAX : 99999997), DK, RF

? RV_Q010
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_RVQ010 of the Answer Guide.
In the last 12 months,(^DT_12M_E), did anyone in your household own or operate a recreational vehicle (completely or partially) for private use?
Do not include rented or leased vehicles.

  • Yes
  • No Go to RV_Q090
  • DK, RF
    Go to RV_Q090

RV_Q020
Please list all recreational vehicles that anyone in your household owned or operated and used completely or partially for private use.
Interviewer: Enter the description used by the respondent.
To delete a recreational vehicle, replace the description with *.
To continue, go to the blank line at the end of the list, enter 1 in the description, and press <Enter>.
RF, DK and null are not valid answers.

RV_B030
Call Block RV1 (Up to 10 times) or depending of number vehicles as listed at RV_Q020.
Pass RV_Q020 (description of each vehicle) to RV1.
? RV1_Q030 Interviewer: If necessary, ask: (Which of the following best describes the (^DT_RVQ020)? Is it ...?)

  • A motorcycle
  • A snowmobile
  • A tent trailer
  • A fifth wheel/travel trailer
  • A truck camper
  • A non-motorized watercraft
  • A motorized watercraft
  • A motor home
  • An all-terrain vehicle
  • A utility trailer
  • Other – Specify Go to RV1_S030
  • DK, RF
    Go to RV1_Q040

RV1_S030
(Which of the following best describes the (^DT_RVQ020)? Is it:)
Other – Specify
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF

RV1_Q040
Was the ^DT_RVQ020 bought by a member of your household in the last 12 months (^DT_12M_2_E)?

  • Yes
  • No Go to RV1_Q065
  • DK, RF Go to RV1_Q065

RV1_Q060
What was the purchase price after the trade-in allowance was deducted for the (^DT_RVQ020)?
Include all sales taxes.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? RV1_Q065
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… registration fees and licenses for the (^DT_RVQ020)?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? RV1_Q070
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… insurance premiums for the (^DT_RVQ020)?
Do not include insurance that is paid with registration fees.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997 DK, RF

?RV1_Q085
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… parking, hangar and airport fees, mooring and boat storage, harbour dues for the (^DT_RVQ020)?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RV_Q090
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much were your household's total expenses for rented or leased recreational vehicles?
Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Recreation and Education (RE)

RE_R001
The next section refers to spending related to education and recreation.

RE_Q010
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_REQ010 of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), has your household had expenses for ... ?

  1. Tuition fees for nursery school, kindergarten, elementary or secondary education
    (Include special and private schools.)
    (Do not include day care expenses and lodging expenses.)
  2. Tuition fees for university
    (Do not include lodging expenses.)
  3. Tuition fees for other post-secondary education (for example, college, trade and professional courses)
    (Do not include lodging expenses.)
  4. Other educational services (for example, tutoring, rental of books and equipment)
  5. Other courses and lessons (for example, music, dancing, sports and crafts)
    (Do not include driving lessons and membership fees.)
    None of the above Go to RE_Q070
    DK, RF Go to RE_Q070

RE_C020
If RE_Q010 = 01, go to RE_Q020
Otherwise, go to RE_C030

? RE_Q020
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on tuition fees for:
… nursery school, kindergarten, elementary or secondary education?
Include special and private schools.
Do not include day care expenses and lodging expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RE_C030
If RE_Q010 = 02, go to RE_Q030
Otherwise, Go to RE_C040

? RE_Q030
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on tuition fees for:)
… university?
Do not include lodging expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RE_C040
If RE_Q010 = 03, go to RE_Q040
Otherwise, go to RE_C050

RE_Q040
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on tuition fees for:)
… other post-secondary education, for example, college, trade and professional courses?
Do not include lodging expenses.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RE_C050
If RE_Q010 = 04, go to RE_Q050
Otherwise, go to RE_C060

RE_Q050
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… other educational services, for example, tutoring, rental of books and equipment?
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RE_Q055
What were these other educational services (for example, tutoring, rental of books and equipment)?
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF

RE_C060
If RE_Q010 = 05, go to RE_Q060
Otherwise, go to RE_Q070

? RE_Q060
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… other courses and lessons, for example, music, dancing, sports and crafts?
Do not include driving lessons and membership fees.
[Min: 1 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

RE_Q070
In the last 12 months, (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… children's camps, for example, day camps, summer camps?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? RE_Q080
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… fees for sports activities, athletic/recreation facilities and health clubs?
Include single usage fees and membership fees and dues.
Do not include courses and lessons.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? RE_Q090
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on: )
… collectors' items, for example, stamps, coins?
Do not include works of art and antiques.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Miscellaneous Expenses (ME)

ME_R001
The next section refers to expenses for various services.

? ME_Q010
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… stock and bond commissions?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? ME_Q020
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… administration fees for brokers and other similar fees?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? ME_Q030
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… legal services?
Do not include expenses related to dwellings, for example, purchase or sale of homes.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q040
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… funeral services, cemetery plots and upkeep, and tombstones?
Do not include pre-paid funeral services and flowers.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q045
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much did your household spend on:
… pre-paid funeral services?

? ME_Q050
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much did your household lose on:
… deposits, fines, and lost or stolen money?
Include money paid for traffic and parking tickets.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_R060
For the next questions, please note that the reference period is 3 months.

? ME_Q060
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… service charges for banks and other financial institutions?
Include safety deposit box charges.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q070
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… financial services, for example, financial planning, tax preparation and advice, accounting services?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? ME_Q080
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… government services, for example, passports, birth certificates, citizenship, visas, and marriage licences?
Do not include vehicle registrations and driver’s licences.
Include NEXUS membership fees.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? ME_Q090
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… wholesale/retail memberships?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? ME_Q100
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… contributions and dues for social clubs, co-operatives, political and fraternal organizations and alumni associations?
Do not include charitable organizations and sports activity fees.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q105
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… hairdressing and barber services?
Include washing, cutting, styling, perming and colouring of hair.
Include tips.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q107
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… other personal care services?
Include hair removal, manicures, facials and tanning salons.
Include tips.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q110
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… expenses for housekeepers, cleaners, house-sitters?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q120
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… laundry and dry-cleaning services?
Include diaper service.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q130
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
… coin-operated washers, dryers and self-service dry-cleaning?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q140
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
…horticultural services, snow and garbage disposal?
Include groundskeeping, planting, pruning, tree removal, spraying, consulting services, soil and plant testing, landscape design services. Do not include expenses already reported in the section on improvements and repairs of principal residence.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q150
(In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, how much did your household spend on:)
…veterinarian services and kennels, grooming and other pet-related services?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q160
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_MEQ160 of the Answer Guide.
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on these types of photographic services?

  • Film processing
  • Processing of digital images
  • Extra prints
  • Enlargements
  • Dry mounting of pictures/posters
  • School pictures services
  • Passport photo services
  • Photographer’s services

(MIN : 0) (MAX : 99999997) DK, RF

ME_R170
The following questions are asked to obtain details on how purchases were made by the household. These questions provide additional details and expenses may have already been reported in other sections of the questionnaire. The reference period is 3 months.

ME_Q170
In the last 3 months, ^DT_3M_E, did your household purchase any goods or services through direct sales, for example, Internet, mail order companies, catalogue sales, infomercials or other television offers, book, music or video clubs, door-to-door salespeople?

  • Yes
  • No Go to ME_Q210
  • DK , RF Go to ME_Q210

ME_Q180
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page (^DV_RB_MEQ180) of the Answer Guide. Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
Which of the following purchases were done through direct sales? Was it ... ?

  • Food and beverages
  • Books, newspapers and magazines
  • Clothing, cosmetics and jewellery
  • Home entertainment products (for example, CDs, audio equipment, computers)
  • Other products, for example, appliances, cleaners, toys, crafts, greenhouse or nursery products
  • Travel services
  • Other - Specify (Go to ME_S180)
    DK, RF

ME_S180
(Which of the following purchases were done through direct sales?  Was it ... ?)
Interviewer: Specify, DK,RF

ME_Q190
In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on goods or services purchased through:
… direct sales over the Internet?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_Q200
(In the last 3 months (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on goods or services purchased through:)
… other types of direct sales?
Do not include direct sales done over the Internet.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_R210
The following questions refer to spending on goods and services purchased outside Canada. These questions provide additional details and expenses may have already been reported in other sections of the questionnaire. The reference period is still 3 months.

? ME_Q210
In the last 3 months, (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… trips outside Canada?
Include accommodation, transportation within countries or states visited, food and beverages, recreation and entertainment and other expenses. Include transportation services purchased from foreign carriers to leave Canada. Do not include expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

ME_C215
If ME_Q210 > 0, go to ME_Q215.
Otherwise, go to ME_Q220.

ME_Q215
These trip expenses were mostly made in...?
Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

  • The United States
  • Countries other than the United States

[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? ME_Q220
In the last 3 months, (^DT_3M_E), how much did your household spend on:
… goods and services purchased outside Canada?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Personal Income (IN)

IN_R001
The next part of this interview asks about personal income.

? IN_Q001
To the best of your knowledge, what is the total income from all sources before taxes and deductions in ^DV_SYMINUS1 for ^DT_YOURHOUSEHOLD?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] Go to IN_R010
DK, RF Go to IN_Q002

IN_Q002
Interviewer: Refer respondent to page ^DV_RB_INQ002 of the Answer Guide.
Among the following categories, can you estimate the total income for ^DT_YOURHOUSEHOLD in ^DV_SYMINUS1? Was it ... ?

  • Less than $10,000 (includes income loss)
  • $10,000 to less than $20,000
  • $20,000 to less than $30,000
  • $30,000 to less than $40,000
  • $40,000 to less than $50,000
  • $50,000 to less than $60,000
  • $60,000 to less than $80,000
  • $80,000 to less than $100,000
  • $100,000 and over
  • DK, RF

IN_R010
With your permission, we can access information collected under the Income Tax Act instead of interviewing you about income in (^DV_SYMINUS1/^DV_SY). The information we obtain will include your income from work, income from government payments, and the amount of income tax paid. This would shorten the interview.

The Statistics Act requires that all personal information you provide is kept strictly confidential, including names and any other information that could be used to identify a person or a family.
Interviewer: This question will be asked to respondent for all members of his/her economic family.

IN_B010
If HC_N020[PersonID] = HC_N020[DV_PPIOrig] and ^DV_AGE > 15, go to IN_B010.

IN_B010

Call Block IN0.

IN0_Q010
^DT_DOYOU_C give permission to Statistics Canada to use ^DT_YOUR information collected under the Income Tax Act, for the purpose of this survey for the years (^DV_SYMINUS1 and ^DV_SY)?

  • Yes
  • No
    DK, RF are not allowed.

IN_C011
If HC_N020[PersonID] < > HC_N020[DV_PPIOrig] and ^DV_AGE  > 15, go to IN_N011A.
Otherwise, go to IN_B012B.

IN_N011A
Interviewer: If unrelated members are available, you can ask them their permission. Otherwise, the respondent will have to answer all questions on income for unrelated members.

? IN_Q011
Is anyone outside your economic family available to provide permission?

  • Yes
  • No Go to IN_B012B

DK, RF are not allowed.

IN_Q012
Can you tell me who they are?
Interviewer: If there is more than one person for a specific economic family, one person can give permission for everyone in their family. Mark all that apply.

IN_C012A
If Member selected in IN_Q012 or a member of ^DV_AGE > 15 of his/her economic family, go to IN_B012A.
Otherwise, go to IN_C012B.

IN_C012B
If DV_AGE > 15, go to IN1_B012B.
Otherwise, go to IN_Q430.

IN_B012B

Call Block IN1 for each member.

? IN1_Q020
In ^DV_SYMINUS1, how many weeks ^DT_DID work:
… full-time, including holidays with pay? Full-time is defined as 30 hours and more per week.
INTERVIEWER:  Teachers should be considered as working 52 weeks when they are employed for the school year.
[Min: 0 Max: 52] DK, RF

? IN1_Q030
(In ^DV_SYMINUS1, how many weeks ^DT_DID) work:)
… part-time, including holidays with pay? Part-time is defined as less than 30 hours per week.
[Min: 0 Max: 52] DK, RF

IN1_Q035
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:
… from scholarships, bursaries or fellowships?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q036
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from support payments from a former spouse or partner?
Include alimony, separation allowance or child support.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C040
If IN1_Q010 = 1 Go to IN1_Q370
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q040

? IN1_Q040
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what (^DT_WAS) income:)
…from wages and salaries from all jobs, before deductions, including tips and commissions.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q050
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from farm self-employment net income?
Include farm program payments and rebates, Canadian wheat board payments and crop insurance.
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q060
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from non-farm self-employment net income?
Include business, professional, commission and fishing net income.
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q070
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from interest on bank accounts and other deposits, savings certificates, Canada Savings Bonds and other bonds?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q080
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from taxable amount of dividends?
Include eligible and other than eligible dividends.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C085
If IN1_Q080 > 0 Go to IN1_Q085
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q090

? IN1_Q085
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from taxable amount of dividends other than eligible dividends?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q090
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from taxable capital gains?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q100
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1,  what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from other investment income?
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q110
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Universal Child Care Benefit, Canada Child Tax Benefit and provincial or territorial child tax credits or benefits?
Interviewer: The benefits should be reported by the person who requested the exemption for the child(s) to which the benefits go to.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C120
If all members of the household are ^DV_AGE < 60, go to IN1_Q130
Otherwise Go to IN1_Q120

? IN1_Q120
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Old Age Security pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement and Spouse’s Allowance from the federal government?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q130
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan benefits (CPP/QPP)?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C135
If IN1_Q130 > 0 Go to IN1_Q135
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q140

? IN1_Q135
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Disability Benefits included in Canada or Quebec Pension Plan Benefits (CPP/QPP)?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q140
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Employment Insurance benefits or the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q150
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from social assistance and other income supplements from provincial or municipal sources?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q160
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_was) income:)
… from Worker’s compensation benefits?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_Q170
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Credit?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q180
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from provincial and territorial tax credits?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_Q190
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from Veterans’ Pensions and Civilian War Pensions and allowances?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q200
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from other government sources?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C205
If IN1_Q200 > 0 Go to IN1_Q205
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q210

IN1_Q205
What were these other government sources?
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF Empty is not a valid response.

? IN1_Q210
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:
… from retirement pensions?
Include superannuation, RRIF payments and annuities, deferred profit sharing plans and other private pension plans.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C211
If (IN1_Q0210 > 0 and (MSNC_Q01 = 1 (married) or 2 (common-law))) Go to IN1_Q211
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q220

IN1_Q211
Individuals may split eligible pension income with their spouse or common-law partner to reduce income taxes. ^DT_DID_C split pension income with ^DT_YOUR spouse or common-law partner?

  • Yes
  • No
  • DK, RF

IN1_C212
If IN1_Q211 = 1 Go to IN1_Q212
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q220

IN1_Q212
^DT_DID_C:
Interviewer: If line 116 on the T1 return was greater than zero, then pension income was received. If line 210 was greater than zero, then pension income was transferred.

  • Transfer split-pension income
  • Receive split-pension income
  • DK, RF

? IN1_Q220
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from RRSP annuities?
Do not include RRSP withdrawals.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q230
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS income:)
… from RRSP withdrawals?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q240
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what ^DT_WAS) income:)
… from other sources?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_C245
If IN1_Q240 > 0 Go to IN1_Q245
Otherwise, Go to IN1_C250

IN1_Q245
What were these other income sources?
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF

IN1_C250
If sum of (IN1_Q036, IN1_Q040, IN1_Q050, IN1_Q060, IN1_Q070, IN1_Q080,  IN1_Q090, IN1_Q100, IN1_Q110, IN1_Q120, IN1_Q130, IN1_Q140, IN1_Q150, IN1_Q160, IN1_Q170, IN1_Q180, IN1_Q190, IN1_Q200, IN1_Q210, IN1_Q220, IN1_Q230, IN1_Q240) Not Equal to 0, go to IN1_Q260.
Otherwise, Go to IN1_Q250

IN1_Q250
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what was ^DT_TOTAL1_E?
Interviewer: This question is used to record the total amount for income for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed income.
[Min: -9999997 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q260
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:
… for income tax on (federal, provincial and territorial)?
Include taxes paid in ^DT_SY) on ^DV_SYMINUS1) income.
Include arrears and back taxes.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_R290
The following questions concern security and employment-related payments.
Do not include RRSP contributions.

? IN1_Q300
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID1 pay:
… for employment insurance and Quebec parental insurance (deductions from pay)?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_Q320
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:)
… for Canada/Quebec pension plan?
Interviewer: ^DV_SYMINUS1 maximums for employees (^DT_CPPLOW_E) and self-employed (^DT_CPPLOWTIMES2_E) but overpayment is possible, especially if respondent had several jobs.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q340
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:)
… for professional membership dues or professional malpractice liability insurance premiums?
Do not include union dues.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_Q350
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:)
… for union dues?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_Q360
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, what were ^DT_TOTAL2_E total employer pension plan contributions?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_Q370
During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:
… for support payments to a former spouse or partner?
Include alimony, separation allowance or child support.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q380
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:)
… for premiums on life, term and endowment insurance?
Include loan and group insurance.
Include premiums for persons 15 years and under with the household member paying the premiums.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q390
(During ^DV_SYMINUS1, how much ^DT_DID pay:)
… for fees related to annuity contracts and transfers to RRIFs?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

IN1_R400
The following questions refer to registered or tax-sheltered saving plans. Please report total amount or value of all plans.

IN1_C400
If ^DV_AGE > 71, go to IN1_Q410.
Otherwise, go to IN1_Q400

? IN1_Q400
Presently, how much ^DT_DOYOU have in:
… Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) or Locked-in Retirement Accounts (LIRAs)?
Please report total amount (value of all plans, not just this year’s contribution).
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q410
(Presently, how much ^DT_DOYOU have in:)
… Registered Retirement Income Funds (RRIFs), including Life Income Funds (LIFs) and Locked-in Retirement Income Funds (LRIFs)? Please report total amount (value of all plans, not just this year’s contribution).
Do not include amounts already reported in RRSPs.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q420
(Presently, how much ^DT_DOYOU have in:)
… Tax-Free Savings Plans (TFSA)?
Please report total amount (value of all accounts, not just this year’s contribution).
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

? IN1_Q430
Presently, how much ^DT_HOUSEHOLD have in:
… Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?
Please report total amount (value of all plans, not just this year’s contribution) for all children.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Money Gifts and Contributions (MC)

MC_R001
The following questions concern money gifts and contributions.

MC_Q010
In the last 12 months (^DT_12M_E), how much ^DT_HAVEYOU spent on:
… money gifts given to persons living in Canada?
Do not include money gifts exchanged between household members.
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

MC_Q020
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much ^DT_HAVEYOU spent on:)
… money gifts given to persons living outside Canada?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

MC_Q030
In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much ^DT_HAVEYOU spent on charitable contributions to:
… religious organizations?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

MC_Q040
(In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much ^DT_HAVEYOU spent on charitable contributions to:)
… other charitable organizations, for example, workplace charitable campaigns, Heart Fund, Cancer Society?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Money Received (MR)

MR_R001
The following question is concerning money received.

MR_Q010
In the last 12 months, ^DT_12M_E, how much ^DT_HAS received in money gifts from persons outside your household, in cash inheritances or in life insurance settlements?
[Min: 0 Max: 99999997] DK, RF

Diary Drop-off (DD)

DD_N005
Interviewer: Re-introduce the diary as the continuation of the interview. Provide the respondent with the ^DT_COLOUR_E, Diary Guide and the pen.

Review the following with the respondent:
All expenses for all members of the household are to be reported in the diary.

Explain that there are two options for recording each expense – 1. Provide the receipt OR 2. Record the expense in the diary (do not write expenses in the diary if receipts provided).

Emphasize that the date of purchase should be entered in the diary and should be added to the receipt if it is missing.
Emphasize the fact that “no spending” should be written in the first section of the diary for the days when the household did not spend any money.
Explain that personal information on the receipts can be blanked out before putting them in the envelope.
Explain the information that should be added to receipts.
Review the two sections of the diary.
Review the list of what should be recorded in the diary and what shouldn’t be recorded.
Review the list of easily forgotten items (in Answer Guide).
Encourage the use of a black ink pen to write on receipts and in the diary.

DD_R010
Do you have any questions?

DD_R020
Please start the diary tomorrow, that is, ^DV_DIARYSTART.
Interviewer: Write the start date in the appropriate box in the diary.

DD_R030
The last day for recording expenses in the diary is ^DV_DIARYEND.
Interviewer: Enter the end date in the appropriate box in the diary.

DD_R040
I will be contacting you in a few days to see how the completion of your diary is going. What would be the best time to call you?
Interviewer: Make an appointment using (<Shift F11>) for day 2 (^DV_CALLBACKCHOICE1) or day 3 (^DV_CALLBACKCHOICE2). Enter the information on the front cover of the diary.

DD_N050
Interviewer: Indicate if the respondent has accepted the diary.

  • Accepted diary
  • Refused diary Go to DD_END
  • Not applicable Go to DD_END
    DK, RF are not allowed.

DD_N055
Interviewer: - write first name of repsondent on top of page 1 of the diary. 

  • stick labels for SAMPLEID ^DT_SAMPLEID onto the diary.
    DK, RF are not allowed.

Living Quarters (LQ)

? LQ_Q01
Is there another set of living quarters within this structure?

  • Yes
  • No go to END_BLOCK
  • DK, RF go to END_BLOCK

? LQ_N02
Interviewer: Remember to verify the cluster list and add one or more multiples if necessary.
DK, RF are not allowed.

Multiple Creation (MU)

? MU_N01
Interviewer: Do you want to generate multiples?

  • Yes Multiple Interview
  • Yes Multiple Dwellings
  • No Go to END_BLOCK
    DK, RF are not allowed.

MU_N02
Interviewer: Enter number of multiples (between 1 and 9).

Thank You (TY)

? TY_R01
Thank you for your participation in the Survey of Household Spending.
DK, RF are not allowed.

Thank You 1 (TY1)

? TY1_R01
Thank you for your time.
DK, RF are not allowed.

Outcome Code (OC)

OC_N01
Interviewer: Is the case in-progress or final?

  • In-progress
  • Final go to OC_N03
    DK, RF are not allowed.

OC_N02
Interviewer: Assign the appropriate in-progress outcome code.

  • 02 Incorrect phone number
  • 03 Phone number not in service
  • 04 Fast busy signal / strange noise / dead silence / fax machine
  • 11 No one home/no answer
  • 12 Regular busy signal
  • 13 Answering machine or service – no message left
  • 14 Answering machine or service – message left
  • 15 Call screened/blocked/forwarded
  • 18 Interview prevented due to weather conditions
  • 21 Interview requested in other official language
  • 22 Language barrier (not official language)
  • 23 Suspended/interrupted
  • 24 Soft appointment; call-back required
  • 25 Hard appointment; call-back required
  • 26 Verification of survey requested
  • 28 Request for interview by another interviewer
  • 80 Refusal
  • 81 Refusal first follow-up
  • 82 Refusal second follow-up
  • 90 Unusual / special circumstances
  • 91 Threat to safety
  • 92  Interview prevented due to respondent’s mental or physical condition

DK, RF are not allowed.

OC_N03
Interviewer: Assign the appropriate final outcome code.

  • 10 No contact
  • 18 Interview prevented due to weather conditions
  • 20 Absent for duration of survey
  • 21 Interview requested in other official language
  • 22 Language barrier (not official language)
  • 40 Outside of sample
  • 51 Dwelling demolished
  • 52 Dwelling under construction / renovation
  • 53 Dwelling vacant
  • 54 Collective dwelling
  • 55 Seasonal or secondary dwelling
  • 56 Residents not eligible
  • 66 Sample overlap
  • 80 Refusal
  • 81 Refusal first follow-up
  • 82 Refusal second follow-up
  • 90 Unusual / special circumstances
  • 91 Threat to safety
  • 92 Interview prevented due to respondent’s mental or physical condition

DK, RF are not allowed.

OC_C04
If Final Outcome Code = 80 "Refusal", go to OC_N04. If Final Outcome Code = 90
"Unusual/Special circumstances" go to OC_N05
Otherwise, go to END_BLOCK

OC_N04
Interviewer: Record the reason for the refusal.

  • Dangerous / rude attitude
  • Won't answer the door
  • Not interested / doesn't want to participate
  • Doesn't want to be disturbed
  • Doesn't have the time
  • Against the government or Statistics Canada
  • Doesn't believe in or want to hear about statistics
  • Doesn't believe in or want to hear about surveys
  • Recently completed a survey (doesn't want to again)
  • Doesn't believe the info is secure (confidentiality)
  • Doesn't want to give personal information
  • Says not obligated / wants legal proof
  • Can get info somewhere else (e.g., Revenue Canada)
  • Adamant refusal (no reason, e.g., shuts the door or hangs up the phone)
  • Doesn't want to continue the survey (no more follow-ups)
  • Same household, refusal maintained (for follow-ups only)
  • Why me? Tells you to choose someone else
  • Other – Specify go to OC_S04
    DK, RF are not allowed.

OC_C04A
If not 18 "Other - Specify" go to END_BLOCK

? OC_S04
Interviewer: Specify. DK, RF are not allowed.

? OC_N05
Interviewer: Record the reason for the non-interview.

  • Illness or death in family
  • Recovering from natural disaster
  • Other – Specify
    DK, RF are not allowed.

OC_C05
If not 3 "Other - Specify" go to END_BLOCK

? OC_S05
Interviewer: Specify.
DK, RF are not allowed.

Action Code (AC)

? AC_N01
Interviewer: Do you wish to assign an action code to this case?

  • Yes
  • No, (Go to END_BLOCK)
    DK, RF are not allowed.

? AC_N02
Interviewer: Select the action code to be assigned to the case.

  • Proceed to interview
  • Attempt to interview - letter sent
  • Attempt to interview - respondent contacted
  • Do not interview again unless complete change in household membership
  • Do not interview again under any circumstances
  • Retain in RO
    DK, RF are not allowed

Overview:

This module is the continuation of Food Skills - Part 1, however both are independent and can be asked separately. In this module, respondents are asked a number of questions related to how meals are prepared such as the types of ingredients used and adjusting recipes to make them healthier. This module also asks several questions on various cooking and food preparation skills the respondent might have.

These questions will be used to examine the links between food habits and skills, and overall health.

FS2_BEG

Rapid response module - January February 2013

FS2_C10A

If DOFS2 = 1, go to FS2_C10B.
Otherwise, go to FS2_END.

FS2_C10B

If Proxy interview, go to FS2_END.
Otherwise, go to FS2_R10.

FS2_R10

Now, we would like to ask you some questions about eating habits and your ability to prepare meals.

INTERVIEWER: Press <1> to continue.

FS2_Q10

In general, would you say that your eating habits are:

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

  1. Excellent
  2. Very good
  3. Good
  4. Fair
  5. Poor

    DK
    RF (Go to FS2_END)

FS2_D20

If hhldsize = 1, DT_YOURFAMILY = "do you".
Otherwise, DT_YOURFAMILY = "does your family".

FS2_Q20

When preparing the MAIN meal at home, which of the following ^YOURFAMILY do the most often? By main meal we mean the meal of the day that requires the most preparation.

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Whole basic foods may also include frozen or canned fruits or vegetables.

  1. You use mostly whole basic foods such as vegetables, fruits, pasta, legumes and meat
  2. You use mostly easy to prepare foods such as frozen lasagna
  3. You use a mix of whole basic foods and easy to prepare foods
  4. You buy ready-to eat food or order takeout or delivery

    DK, RF

FS2_Q30

How would you describe your ability to cook from basic ingredients?

Would you say:

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

  1. I don’t know where to start when it comes to cooking
  2. I can do things such as boil an egg or cook a grilled cheese sandwich but nothing more advanced
  3. I can prepare simple meals but nothing too complicated
  4. I can cook most dishes if I have a recipe to follow
  5. I can prepare most dishes
  6. I frequently prepare sophisticated dishes

    DK, RF

FS2_Q40

How would you rate your skills:

in using a kitchen knife safely?

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q50

How would you rate your skills:

in peeling, chopping or slicing vegetables or fruit?


INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q60

(How would you rate your skills:)

in freezing vegetables or fruit, from raw to bagged in your home freezer?

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q70

(How would you rate your skills:)

in canning from raw ingredients to finished products in sealed glass jars?

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q80

(How would you rate your skills:)

in cooking a piece of raw meat/chicken/fish ?

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q90

How would you rate your skills:

in cooking a soup, stew or casserole from scratch?

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q100

(How would you rate your skills:)

in baking muffins or cake using a pre-packaged mix?

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q110

(How would you rate your skills:)

in baking muffins or cake from scratch with a recipe?

  1. Very good
  2. Good
  3. Basic
  4. Very limited / No skills

    DK, RF

FS2_Q120

Have you ever adjusted a recipe to make it healthier?

  1. Yes
  2. No

    DK, RF

FS2_C130

If FS2_Q120 =1, go to FS2_Q130.
Otherwise, go to FS2_Q140.

FS2_Q130

How did you make it healthier?

INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.

  1. Reduced its fat content
  2. Reduced its salt content
  3. Reduced its sugar content
  4. Added more vegetables or fruit
  5. Chose whole grain options
  6. Other

    DK, RF

FS2_Q140

When season permits, do you grow vegetables, herbs, or fruits at home or in a community garden?

  1. Yes
  2. No

    DK, RF

FS2_END

 
 

User Guide for Personalized Electronic Reporting Questionnaire System (PERQS) – 2009 Annual Retail Trade Survey

Unified Enterprise Survey

5-3600-152.3 E STC/UES-375-75376

Personalized Electronic Reporting Questionnaire System (PERQS)

User Guide for Electronic Data Reporting

What’s new for 2009:

Statistics Canada has acquired a new software product called e-File Transfer Service (e-FT). This product allows the retrieval of the PERQS files and guides from secure electronic storage vaults and then enables organizations to securely exchange confidential information back to Statistics Canada using the Internet.

User Guide Contents

About PERQS
Tools needed to use PERQS
Accessing the 2009 version of PERQS for the first time
Decrypting the company data file
Opening PERQS
Completing Part A of the questionnaire
Completing Part B of the questionnaire
General information
Exporting and importing
Closing the questionnaire
Returning your company data to Statistics Canada via Internet
Accessing the e-File Transfer Service
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D

PERQS – User guide for electronic data reporting

About PERQS

Welcome to Statistics Canada’s electronic data reporting system for the 2009 Annual Retail Trade Survey. This system, referred to as PERQS (Personalized Electronic Reporting Questionnaire System), is comprised of preloaded encrypted Excel spreadsheets stored on an electronic Statistics Canada vault. A tool allows you to decrypt the spreadsheets to get started, then the e-File Transfer Service allows you to securely send them back to Statistics Canada via the Internet (see page 13, Returning your Company Data to Statistics Canada).

Information from your previous year’s report: (business name(s), addresses, square footage, contacts, reporting period, etc.) has been pre-loaded into PERQS.

Also stored in the same Statistics Canada vault are guides to use PERQS; reporting guides for the questionnaire; a North American Industrial Classification System Guide and the decryption tool called ETUNPROT.exe.

Tools needed to use PERQS

PERQS was designed to run in a Windows 95 or higher environment and requires Microsoft Excel 97 or higher. If you do not have access to a PC with Windows installed on it, or if you do not have Microsoft Excel 97 or higher, you will not be able to use PERQS.

In order to read the Reporting Guide: 2009 Annual Retail Trade Survey and the NAICS (North American Industrial Classification System), you must install Adobe Acrobat reader. If you do not have Adobe reader installed, it is available as a download from www.adobe.com. You will also need access to the Internet.

You should have received a letter containing your password, a series of 9 randomly generated characters. This password is unique to each PERQS package and is needed to decrypt the PERQS company data file. If at any time you lose or forget your original password, please call our toll-free Help Line at 1-800-368-1582 for instructions or email - - business.surveys.unit.oid@statcan.gc.ca.

If you do not wish to have PERQS pre-loaded with information from your previous report, please advise us.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to the 2009 Annual Retail Trade Survey.

Note to users:

Please uninstall any previous versions of PERQS from your system before accessing the 2009 version of PERQS.

To uninstall previous PERQS versions from your PC’s hard drive:

1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings;

2. In the Control Panel, select the Add/Remove Program icon;

3. Select STCDRF;

4. Click Remove.

Accessing the 2009 version of PERQS for the first time

1. From the Internet, go to the Electronic File Transfer Service. Click the Logon button.

2. Enter the username that was provided by Statistics Canada.

3. Enter temporary password: Password1. Click the Logon button.

4. Your password will expire and an error message is displayed in red
(Error: ITATS203E Password has expired) and you will be prompted to enter a new one*.

5. Enter the new password.

6. Re-enter the new password to confirm.

7. You will see a list of safes.

8. Click on the safe of your choice.

9. To download files, click on FromStatcan-->Download, and then browse for the files you want to download to your computer. Please save the decryption file, ETUNPROT.exe, to your desktop, Please save the other files (especially the “.xls.enp” file) to a location of your choice (e.g. “C:\PerqsTemp\DownloadedFiles”).
Note: Some respondents may receive a security message asking if they want to run or save the etunprot.exe file. Please choose the SAVE option.

10. Logout.

* Password must be at least 8 characters with at least one capital letter and one digit.

Note: if you have a problem using the e-File Transfer service, please send an e-mail to the support team at: eft-tef-support@statcan.gc.ca.

Decrypting the company data file

1. After the PERQS excel (.xls.enp) file and the decryption program have been downloaded to your computer, execute the decryption file, ETUNPROT.exe, by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. This will cause the following window to appear (see Figure 1).

Figure 1

Figure 1 is an image of a screen entitled “Select a password-protected file”. The full title of the PERQS file that you have just downloaded appears on the screen. When you open the file (by clicking on “Open”) you will be asked to enter the password that was written on the letter that was sent to you in the mail.

2. Browse to the location that you downloaded the files to and select the file “PerqsFileStatCan.xls.enp” then select the Open button.

3. You will then be prompted to enter a password (see Figure 2). This password was written on the letter that was sent to you in the mail.

Figure 2

Figure 2 asks you to enter that password.

4. You will then be prompted to save the data file to a location of your choice (see Figure 3).

Figure 3

Figure 3 asks you to save the PERQS file on your computer. Now you are ready to fill in your PERQS questionnaire. The reporting guide will give you more information and help to fill it in.

5. Fill in the questionnaire (see below for instructions). The Reporting Guide (found on the Statistics Canada electronic vault) can assist you in completing the questionnaire.

6. After completing the questionnaire, follow the ”Returning your company data to Statistics Canada via Internet” instructions.

Opening PERQS

PERQS 2009 was developed using Microsoft Excel 97 and therefore requires that either Excel 97 or higher be installed on your PC.

When your customized questionnaire information on the company data file is decrypted, please locate it using Windows Explorer and double click on it (Excel should automatically open your questionnaire).

Alternatively, open Microsoft Excel, and go to File -> Open. Locate the questionnaire using the Excel browser. When the questionnaire is opened, the following message (Figure 4a) will appear:

Note: For users of Excel 2007, see Appendix D "Using Excel 2007 to open the questionnaire and use the macros".

Figure 4a

Figure 4a tells you that you should click on “Enable macros”.

Activate the user-friendly macros developed by Statistics Canada by clicking Enable Macros

Disabling macros will make it impossible to fill out the questionnaire. Instructions will appear on the screen, as shown in Figure 4b.

Figure 4b

Figure 4b contains instructions to open the questionnaire in various Excel versions.

You now have full access to PERQS which is made up of two Excel spreadsheets, identified as Part A and Part B. When the questionnaire is opened, Part A will be displayed. In the upper left hand corner you will see the title 2009 Annual Retail Trade Survey.

Completing Part A of the questionnaire

The questionnaire text in PERQS is black on a coloured background. The coloured boxes contain instructions, information and/or questions. The white boxes are reserved for your answers.

The easiest way to move through PERQS is to use the Tab key. It will take you from one white box to the next, from left to right and from top to bottom. This is the order in which you should answer the questions.

Shift +Tab enables you to go backwards. Using the Enter key is not recommended, as it does not allow you to go from one white area to the next; instead, the Enter key takes you to the cell below in the next row down.

Some white boxes may contain information collected in previous years. Please verify the information and make the necessary corrections. To change it, please overwrite the content of the cell by entering the corrections.

You will also see several additional buttons displayed on the menu (see Figure 4c). Go to Part B will move your cursor to the second Excel spreadsheet, entitled Part B. Save and Close closes the application (see Closing the questionnaire on page 12). Save saves the current session on your hard disk. Next Error moves your cursor to the next cell in error.

Note: For users of Excel 2007, see Appendix D "Finding additional buttons when accessing Part A and Part B of the questionnaire".

Figure 4c

Figure 4c is an image of four computer buttons: go to Part B, Close, Save and Next Error.

Some cells may contain a small red triangle in the upper right hand corner. When you point your cursor over this red triangle, a dialog box containing additional information about this cell will appear (see Figure 5).

Figure 5

Figure 5 is an image that contains blank spaces for some information you might have missed. When you move the curser on these spaces, the computer will let you know which one you have missed.

If PERQS assesses that the information collected is erroneous, the cell turns red. When you move your cursor over it, a dialog box containing the information of the erroneous cell will be posted (see General Information section).

You will have the option of coming back later by clicking the Next Error button at the top of the worksheet. Next Error will allow you to navigate between all the possibly erroneous cells in Part A.

You may now complete Part A by following the instructions on the questionnaire. Once Part A is completed, please go to Part B by clicking the appropriate button on the top menu or by selecting the sheet tab entitled Part B at the bottom of the worksheet.

Completing Part B of the questionnaire

Part B is designed to capture detailed information on each retail chain store. Many additional buttons also appear in Part B (see Figure 6a).

Note: For users of Excel 2007, see Appendix D "Finding additional buttons when accessing Part A and Part B of the questionnaire".

Figure 6a

Figure 6a is an image of ten computer buttons: Go to Part A, Close, Save, Sort A-Z, Sort Z to A, Next error, Record ID, Export ID, Import, and Export.

Go to Part A moves your cursor to the first Excel spreadsheet entitled Part A. Close closes the application, Save saves the current session on your hard disk and Next Error moves your cursor to the next cell with an error.

Sort A-Z will allow you to sort the content of the selected column in alphabetical order. Sort Z-A will sort in the reverse order. Please note that you can only sort one column at a time.

Recode ID, Export ID, Import and Export are explained on page 11.

Part B is divided by store, and the information collected for each store is on the same line. As in Part A, the sheet already contains information collected over the years. To change it, simply overwrite the content of the cell by entering the corrections.

Columns containing store addresses and company IDs appear twice. Columns appearing in colour are protected and reserved for use by Statistics Canada for processing purposes. Use blank store address and company ID columns to update information.

To add a new location, use a new line at the bottom of the spreadsheet.

If a store has gone out of business, you must indicate this in the column headed Part Year Operation. This application does not allow you to delete stores.

For Part Year Operation (see Figure 6b), enter the number corresponding to the correct description. The numbers and their descriptions are available by moving the cursor to the top of the red triangle located in the header of the column as illustrated in Figure 6b.

Figure 6b

Figure 6b pertains to you if your store was only open part of the year. As you tab down the list, choose the description that most closely relates to your situation.

In Part B, it is recommended that you use the Tab key for browsing. By using the Tab key, you can move through all the boxes for the same store before moving to the next.

When Part B is completed, you can either return to Part A or save and close the questionnaire so that it can be sent to Statistics Canada (see Closing the questionnaire on page 12).

General information

Error message

Error messages identifying inconsistencies in your answers may appear at various points while you complete the questionnaire. Please read the messages and correct the erroneous information.

Also, when PERQS assesses that the data entry is erroneous, the cell turns red. When you move your cursor over the cell, a comment box containing the information on this erroneous cell is posted (see Figure 7a).

Figure 7a

Figure 7a will let you know there is a mistake in one of the numbers you have entered and will tell you which cell number needs to be re-entered.

It is possible that some of your data will seem inconsistent according to PERQS. If this happens, explanations for particular questions may be provided in the comment box (see Figure 7b). Providing such explanations means that Statistics Canada might not have to contact you to obtain more details about the information.

Figure 7b

Figure 7b is a comment box that provides space for explaining why some of your data seems inconsistent.

You may also include additional comments in Section G of Part A.

Printing the questionnaire

To print your questionnaire select Part A or Part B. Then, select File -> Print in the Excel menu.

Since every printer has its own configuration, you may have to adjust your margins to print a presentable document. Also, in Part B, due to the amount of information included, we recommend that you use the Export option for better printing capabilities.

Exporting and importing

Recoding ID and exporting ID

In Part B of PERQS you will see 2 buttons entitled Recode ID or Export ID. These PERQS buttons allow you to import and export data using Excel. This section will explain how to use these functions.

Exporting and changing the location number

Sometimes the number used to identify your locations can vary from one year to the next. PERQS allows you to overwrite the number directly in the questionnaire and gives you the option to import the number from another, pre-existing spreadsheet.

If you want to use the import option, create another Excel spreadsheet with two columns: one column containing the old identification number and another column containing the updates (see Appendix B).

Click on Recode ID and select the spreadsheet containing this information. PERQS will open the file and update the number of locations using the information collected.

If necessary, PERQS will allow you to export the identification numbers currently in your system to another Excel file. When you use the Export ID option, PERQS can create a new Excel file requesting the identification of a location for your new file. The new file is saved and you return to PERQS.

This new file will contain a complete list of numbers already in PERQS, as well as the names of columns already identified to facilitate the future import of these files.

For users with another spreadsheet program (such as Lotus), please refer to Appendix C for information on how to convert from Lotus to Excel.

Exporting and/or importing data

If you have most of the information required by the questionnaire in another Excel spreadsheet, PERQS gives you the option of importing this information.

To import information, you must have an Excel spreadsheet that has specific names for its columns in the first row (see Appendix A). The system will use the names of the rows to update the data.

To use the import function, click on Import and select the spreadsheet containing the updated information. PERQS will open the file and update the location data. It will use the identification number of the location to merge the spreadsheets.

When PERQS discovers new locations during the process (i.e., the ID number of the source file does not correspond to any record presently on PERQS), it will automatically add it to the end of the questionnaire.

PERQS will allow you to export the data presently in the system to another Excel file. When using the Export option, PERQS will create a new Excel file and ask you to identify a location for your new file through Explorer in Excel. The new file is saved and you return to PERQS.

The new file will contain a complete list of numbers already in PERQS, as well as the names of already identified columns to facilitate future importation of these files. Columns labelled ADDRESS, CITY, PROVINCE and PCODE are blank white columns on your questionnaire.

For users with another spreadsheet program (such as Lotus), please refer to Appendix C for information on how to convert from Lotus to Excel.

Closing the questionnaire

Once the questionnaire is completed, click on the Save or on the Close button to save your changes or exit the questionnaire. When you click on this button, this window (Figure 8a) will appear:

Figure 8a

Figure 8a asks if you have completed filling in the questionnaire, a yes or no answer.

If the questionnaire is fully completed, click on Yes and the questionnaire with your information will be saved.

Consistency errors in your questionnaire (see Figure 8b) will also appear. If you do not want to correct these errors, you can add a comment concerning these errors (see Figure 8c).

If you have not finished completing the questionnaire, click on No and the information will be saved. Cancel will take you back to the application.

Figure 8b

Figure 8b lists particular questions that you may have missed when filling in your questionnaire and asks if you would like to complete them now. These missed questions appear as errors.

Figure 8c

Figure 8c is a comment box asking for your comments regarding the errors in the figure above.

Returning your company data to Statistics Canada via Internet

Once you have completed the survey and you are ready to return it to Statistics Canada via the Internet, you must execute the e-File Transfer Service to upload PERQS.

Accessing the e-File Transfer Service

1. From the Internet, go to the Electronic File Transfer Service.

2. Enter username provided by Statistics Canada.

3. Enter your password, then click Logon.

4. You will see a list of safes.

5. Click on your safe.

6. To upload files to Statistics Canada, click ToStatcan-->Upload file, then Browse for the file you want to upload (e.g. Q11111111.xls).

7. Once you have chosen the file, click on the Upload button.

8. Logout.

Note: if you have a problem using the e-File Transfer service, please send an e-mail to the support team at: eft-tef-support@statcan.gc.ca

Appendix A

PERQS Import file record layout:
  Column Header Description
Column 1 SNUMBER Location ID (from Statistics Canada)
Column 2 COMPID Location ID (do not exceed 8 characters)
Column 3 OPNAME Operating name
Column 4 ADDRESS Name of street
Column 5 CITY City
Column 6 PROVINCE Province or territory (2 characters)*
Column 7 PCODE Postal code
Column 8 C2080 Total operating revenue
Column 9 C0876 Gross leasable area
Column 10 C0875 Unit of measurement (1 = square feet; 2 = square meters)
Column 11 C0873 Part year operation (1 digit)
1: Seasonal operation;
2: New store;
3: Change of fiscal year;
4: Change of ownership;
5: Ceased operations;
6: Temporarily closed;
7: Moved
Column 12 C0871 Part year operation from (6 digits) yyyy/mm or leave blank
Column 13 C0872 Part year operation to (6 digits) yyy/mm or leave blank
Column 14 NAICS NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) (6 digits)
Column 15 C9921 Comments

Numeric columns:

C2080, C0875, C0876, C0873, C0871 and C0872.

Abbreviations used for the provinces and territories:
Province *Code
Newfoundland and Labrador NL
Nova Scotia NS
New Brunswick NB
Prince Edward Island PE
Quebec QC
Ontario ON
Manitoba MB
Saskatchewan SK
Alberta AB
British Columbia BC
Yukon YT
North West Territories NT
Nunavut NU

Appendix B

To import data in PERQS, you must use Excel 97 or higher. In order for PERQS to import your data correctly, please indicate the names of the following columns in the first row of your Excel spreadsheet.

Record layout for importing new location number in PERQS:
  Column Header Description
Column 1 OLDID Old Location ID
Column 2 NEWID New Location ID (do not exceed 8 characters)

Appendix C

As mentioned in this guide, you may only import and export if your data currently exists in an Excel 97 spreadsheet or higher. However, if your data exists in a different format your software may convert to Excel. Conversion to Excel is possible for Lotus and Microsoft Access.

For users who have other types of software, please consult your software documentation to find out whether it is possible to convert to Excel 97 and follow those instructions.

Lotus to Excel

To convert from Lotus to Excel, you must use the command Save under and click on File in your Lotus tab. Please save the spreadsheet in Excel 97 format (see figure 9a).

Figure 9a

Figure 9a is an image of a screen that will help you convert your data from Lotus to Excel. Select “Save under” and click on “File”.

Microsoft Access to Excel

To convert from Microsoft Access to Excel you must select your data and use the command Save as under File on your toolbar (see Figure 9b).

Figure 9b

Figure 9b is an image of a screen that will help you convert your data from Microsoft Access to Excel. Select “Save as” under “File” on your toolbar.

After choosing the option to save to the external file, you must save your data in Excel 97 format by selecting Microsoft Excel 97 (*.xls) as the type of file (see Figure 9c).

Figure 9c

Figure 9c is an image of a screen that allows you to save your data in Excel format. At the bottom of the screen, select “Microsoft Excel 97”.

Using Excel 2007 to open the questionnaire and use the macros

Open the questionnaire with the Microsoft Office, menu Open, and then find the questionnaire using the Excel explorer.

To activate the macros, use the Options buttons which will be found on the security warning tool bar (Figure 10a). Once the Microsoft Office Security Options window has open, choose the option: Enable this content (Figure 10b). This will open the questionnaire and data entry can begin.

Figure 10a

Figure 10a shows part of the Microsoft toolbar. In order to open the questionnaire and activate the macros, you will need to go to the “Options” button on the security toolbar.

Figure 10b

Figure 10b allows you to open the questionnaire by choosing “Enable this content”.

Finding additional buttons when accessing Part A and Part B of the questionnaire

To manoeuvre more easily once in either Part A or Part B of the questionnaire, use the Add-Ins ribbon, see Figure 10c.

Figure 10c

(Part A)

Figure 10c, Part A allows you to manoeuvre more easily in Part B by using the Add-Ins ribbon.

(Part B)

Figure 10c, Part B allows you to manoeuvre more easily in Part A by using the Add-Ins ribbon.

Thank you!

 
 
 

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Consultation methodology

The Client Services Division moderated informal discussions with clients and stakeholders of the Research Data Centre (RDC) and the Federal Research Data Centre (FRDC). Four sessions were held: one with representatives from five subject matter areas who provide data and support to the RDCs; another with the Canadian RDC Network executive committee (8 participants); and two with researchers from the FRDC (9 participants).

How to get involved

This consultation is now closed.

Individuals who wish to obtain more information or to take part in a consultation should contact Statistics Canada through the Statistical Information Service.

Please note that Statistics Canada selects participants for each consultation to ensure feedback from a representative sample of the target population for the study. Not all applicants are asked to participate in a given consultation.

Results

This update from the 2007/2008 consultations provided worthwhile feedback. FRDC staff provides excellent client service to the participants with most technical issues being resolved quickly. Communication with Statistics Canada at all levels of the program is very good. Participants also noted satisfaction with the increased number and types of data now available in the RDCs.

Communication about how to access the data and navigate the proposal and access process has been an issue. New researchers felt there should be orientation sessions on how the centre operates.

At a higher level, the cost of FRDC access is considered to be expensive by some departments. Additionally, the FRDC equipment is aging, and will need to be replaced soon.

Recommendations

Four improvements were recommended:

  • Quicker data access
  • More software options (SAS is too limiting, SPSS compatibility is required)
  • Greater system functionality
  • Real time remote access to Census data, the Labour Force Survey and the Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics

Statistics Canada thanks participants for their participation in this consultation. Their insights guide the Agency's web development and ensure that the final products meet users' expectations.

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