Overview:

This module is a slightly revised version of the Everyday Discrimination Scale developed by Dr. David R. Williams in 1997.  It asks all survey respondents about their perception of discrimination in their day-to-day life because of various characteristics such as their race, sex, age, weight, etc.  The module also includes questions about perception of discrimination in their experiences with health care services.

EDS_BEG

Rapid response module July-October 2013

External variables needed:
AGE
SEX
PROXYMODE

EDS_C001A

If DOEDS = 1, go to EDS_C001B.
Otherwise, go to EDS_END.

EDS_C001B

If Proxy Interview, go to EDS_END.
Otherwise, go to EDS_R001.

EDS_R001

In the following questions, we are interested in your opinion on how often other people have treated you unfairly because of such things as your gender, race, age or appearance.

INTERVIEWER: Press <1> to continue.

EDS_Q005

In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you?

You are treated with less courtesy or respect than other people are.

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

1. At least once a week
2. A few times a month
3. A few times a year
4. Less than once a year
5. Never
   
   DK, RF

EDS_Q010

(In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you?)

You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.

1. At least once a week
2. A few times a month
3. A few times a year
4. Less than once a year
5. Never
   
   DK, RF

EDS_Q015

(In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you?)

People act as if they think you are not smart.

1. At least once a week
2. A few times a month
3. A few times a year
4. Less than once a year
5. Never
   
   DK, RF

EDS_Q020

In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you?

People act as if they are afraid of you.

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.

1. At least once a week
2. A few times a month
3. A few times a year
4. Less than once a year
5. Never
   
   DK, RF

EDS_Q025

(In your day-to-day life, how often do any of the following things happen to you?)

You are threatened or harassed.

1. At least once a week
2. A few times a month
3. A few times a year
4. Less than once a year
5. Never
   
   DK, RF

EDS_C030

If (at least one question between EDS_Q005 to EDS_Q025 = 1 or 2 or 3 or 4), go to EDS_Q030.
Otherwise, go to EDS_C040.

EDS_Q030

What do you think the reasons might be for you to have had these experiences? 

Was it...

INTERVIEWER:  Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01 Your race
• 02 Your gender
• 03 Your age
• 04 Your weight
• 05 Your religion
• 06 Your sexual orientation
• 07 A physical disability
• 08 Something else related to your physical appearance
• 09 Your income
• 10 A mental health issue
• 11 Other
  
  DK, RF

EDS_C035

If more than one response is given in EDS_Q030, go to EDS_Q035.
Otherwise, go to EDS_C040.

EDS_Q035

Of the reasons you just mentioned, which one do you think is the main reason?

• 01 Your race
• 02 Your gender
• 03 Your age
• 04 Your weight
• 05 Your religion
• 06 Your sexual orientation
• 07 A physical disability
• 08 Something else related to your physical appearance
• 09 Your income
• 10 A mental health issue
• 11 Other
  
  DK, RF

Programmer:
Only display responses from EDS_Q030 in EDS_Q035.

EDS_C040

If AGE < 18, go to EDS_END.
Otherwise, go to EDS_Q040.

EDS_Q040

Have you received poorer service than other people in any of the following situations?

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01 In a doctor’s office
• 02 In a community health centre / CLSC
• 03 In a walk-in clinic
• 04 On a telephone health line (for example, HealthLinks, Telehealth Ontario, Health-Line, TeleCare, Info-Santé)
• 05 In a hospital emergency room
• 06 In another hospital service
• 07 Other
• 08 None
  
  DK, RF

EDS_E040

You cannot select "None" and another category. Please return and correct.

Rule :
Trigger hard edit if EDS_Q040 = 8 (None) and any other response is selected in EDS_Q040.

EDS_C045

If at least one response category (1-7) is selected in EDS_Q040, go to EDS_Q045.
Otherwise, go to EDS_END.

EDS_Q045

What do you think the reasons might be for you to have had these experiences? 

Was it...

INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.

• 01 Your race
• 02 Your gender
• 03 Your age
• 04 Your weight
• 05 Your religion
• 06 Your sexual orientation
• 07 A physical disability
• 08 Something else related to your physical appearance
• 09 Your income
• 10 A mental health issue
• 11 Other
  
  DK, RF

EDS_C050

If more than one response is given in EDS_Q045, go to EDS_Q050.
Otherwise, go to EDS_END.

EDS_Q050

Of the reasons you just mentioned, which one do you think is the main reason?

• 01 Your race
• 02 Your gender
• 03 Your age
• 04 Your weight
• 05 Your religion
• 06 Your sexual orientation
• 07 A physical disability
• 08 Something else related to your physical appearance
• 09 Your income
• 10 A mental health issue
• 11 Other
  
  DK, RF

Programmer:
Only display responses from EDS_Q045 in EDS_Q050.

EDS_END

Contact (CN)
Household Composition (RS)
Household Composition (HC)
Education (ED)
Activity Limitation (AL)
Dwelling Characteristics (DC)
Facilities Associated with the Dwelling (FD)
Tenure (TE)
Owned Principal Residence (OP)
Purchase and Sale of Owned Principal Residence (PS)
Mortgages on Owned Principal Residences (MT)
Improvements and Repairs of Owned Principal Residences (RR)
Rented Principal Residences (RN)
Utilities and Other Rented Accommodations (UT)
Owned Secondary Residences and Other Properties (OS)
Household Furnishings and Equipment (HF)
Home Operation (HO)
Food and Alcohol (FA)
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 (CC)
Clothing (CG)
Personal and Health Care (PH)
Automobiles and trucks (AT)
Vehicle Expenses (VE)
Transportation (TR)
Recreational Vehicles (RV)
Recreation, Reading Materials and Education (RE)
Tobacco and Miscellaneous (TM)
Personal Income (IN)
Personal Taxes, Security and Money Gifts (TX)
Change in Assets (CA)
Unincorporated Business (UB)
Loans with Regular Payments (LO)
Other Monies Owed (MO)
Statistics Canada (SC)
Summary (SU)
Exit (EX)
Living Quarters (LQ)
Thank You (TY)

Contact (CN)

MU_N01
Interviewer:  Do you want to generate multiples?

• Yes Multiple Interview
• Yes Multiple Dwelling
• No  (Go to CN_01)

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

• (Number of multiple between 1 and 9)

CN_N01
A header should be displayed at the top of the screen

• Telephone Number: (xxx) xxx-1234
• Address: xx name of street,  apt. number
• City
• Postal Code

Interviewer:  Record method of interview..

• Telephone
• Personal visit

CN_N02
A header should be displayed at the top of the screen

• Telephone Number: (xxx) xxx-1234
• Address: xx name of street,  apt. number
• City
• Postal Code

Interviewer:  Have you made contact?

• Yes (Go to End Block)
• No (Go to CAI_SO)

II_R01
Hello, I’m from Statistics Canada.  My name is…

LP_Q01
Would you prefer to be interviewed in English or in French?

• English (Go to End Block)
• French Go to End Block)
• Other (Go to 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
• Afghan
• Cantonese
• Hindi
• Mandarin
• Persian (Farsi)
• Russian
• Ukrainian
• Urdu
• Inukitut
• Hungarian
• Korean
• Serbo-Croatian
• Gujarati
• Dari
• Other – Specify (Go to LP_N-2S)

LP_N02S
Interviewer: Specify. (Go to CAI_SO)

IC_R01
The Survey of Household Spending collects information about the spending habits of households.  The survey looks at the amount of money households spend on food, clothing, shelter, transportation, health care and other items.  Information is also collected about dwelling characteristics, household equipment and appliances owned.

Your answers will be kept strictly confidential and used only for statistical purposes.

While participation is voluntary, your assistance is essential if the results are to be accurate. 

(Registration#: STC/HLD-045-60118)

REF_R01
One of our Interviewers previously contacted your household regarding the Survey of Household Spending.

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

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.

LA_N01
Interviewer: Confirm the listing address.
Call the Listing Address block.

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

• Yes (Go to RS)
• No
• DK , R (Go to RS)

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

• Call the North American Telephone block.

CAI_SO
Interviewer: This is the end of the component. Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select <Exit> to exit the component.

• Exit

Go To Block RS

Household Composition (RS)

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

Please include everyone who lives here at the time of the interview and everyone who usually lives here, for example, room-mates, students who return from school to live with their parents, or spouse working away from home.

Do not include the persons who have permanently left the household during the year, for example, to get married or because of separation/divorce.

We’ll begin by listing the reference person first. The reference person is the household member that is mainly responsible for the financial maintenance (for example, pays the rent, mortgage, property taxes or electricity).  In cases where members equally share the financial responsibility, choose one member to be the household reference person.

PE_Q01
What are the names of all persons who usually live here?
Interviewer: Enter the first name.

PE_Q02
What are the names of all persons who usually live here?
Interviewer: Enter the last name.
(IF 20 PERSONS ARE ENTERED, Go to ANC_Q01)

• First Name
• Last Name

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 ANC_Q01)

PE_Q01 
What are the names of the other people who live or stay here?
Interviewer: Add a person only if he/she has no other usual residence elsewhere.
Enter the first name.

PE_Q02
What are the names of the other people who live or stay here?
Interviewer: Add a person only if he/she has no other usual residence elsewhere.
Enter the last name.

• First Name
• Last Name

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

• Enter the day.
• Enter the month.
• Enter a four-digit year. (IF ANC_Q01 =2012  Go to SEX_Q01)

ANC_Q02 
So [respondent name]’s age on [reference date] was [calculated age]. Is that correct?

• Yes (Go to SEX_Q01)
• No, return and correct year of birth (Go to ANC_Q01)
• No, collect age (Go to ANC_Q03)

ANC_Q03 
What is [respondent name]’s age?

• Age in years

SEX_Q01
Interviewer: Enter [respondent name]'s sex.
If necessary, ask: (Is [respondent name] male or female?)

• Male
• Female

CAI_SO
Interviewer:  This is the end of the component.  Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select <Exit> to exit the component.

• Exit

Go to Block HC

Household Composition (HC)

The next section refers to the household composition.

HC_Q020
What is [household member’s first name]’s relationship to [first name of Person No 01]? Is it:

Interviewer:

• is assigned to the reference person.
• … spouse?
• … son/daughter?
• … other relative?
• not related

HC_Q050
What is [household member’s first name]’s marital status? Is it:

• …married spouse of a household member?
• …common-law spouse of a household member?
• …never married (single)?
• …other (separated, divorced or widowed)?

HC_Q060
Economic Family: Economic family refers to a group of two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law or adoption.  A couple may be of opposite or same sex.  Foster children are included.  For example, unrelated room-mates would have different codes.

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

HC_Q070
Did [respondent name] join the household since January 2012?

• Yes
• No

Go to Block ED

Education (ED)

The next section refers to level of education – Reference person and spouse only

ED_Q010
What is the highest level of schooling that [Member’s name] received? 

Did [Member’s name] receive a:

• … less than a high school diploma?
• … secondary (high) school diploma or equivalent?
• … trade/vocational certificate?
• … apprenticeship certificate?
• … community college, CEGEP, or nursing school diploma?
• … university certificate or diploma below Bachelor's?
• … bachelor's degree (B.A., B.Sc., B.Ed.)?
• … university degree, certificate or diploma above a Bachelor's (LL.B., M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., O.D., M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., Ph.D., D.Sc., D.Ed.)?
• Other – Specify (Go to ED_Q010S)

ED_Q010S
Education - (ED)

Interviewer: Specify.

Go To Block AL

Activity Limitation (AL)

The next section refers to activity limitation

AL_Q010
Does any member of this household/Do you have any difficulty hearing, seeing, communicating, walking, climbing stairs, bending, learning or doing any similar activities?

• Yes, sometimes 
• Yes, often
• No (Go to AL_Q030)

AL_Q020
Would you tell me who they are?

Interviewer: Mark all that apply

• First Name
• Last Name

AL_Q030 
Does a physical condition or mental condition or health problem reduce the amount or the kind of activity that any member of this household/that you can do at home, at work, at school, or in other activities such as transportation or leisure?

• Yes, sometimes 
• Yes, often
• No (Go To Block DC)

AL_Q040
Would you tell me who they are?

Interviewer: Mark all that apply

• First Name
• Last Name

Go To Block DC

Dwelling Characteristics (DC)

The next section refers to the characteristics of your dwelling.

DC_Q010
Would you describe your dwelling as:

• … single detached?
• … semi-detached (double)?
• … row or terrace?
• … duplex?
• … apartment in a building that has fewer than five storeys?
• … apartment in a building that has five or more storeys?
• … hotel, rooming or lodging house, camp, for example, logging, construction?
• … mobile home?
• Other, Specify (Go to DC_Q010S)

DC_Q010S
Please specify the type of dwelling.

DC_Q020
Is this dwelling part of a condominium development?

• Yes
• No

DC_Q040
When was this dwelling originally built?

• 1920 or before 
• 1921-1945
• 1946-1960 
• 1961-1970
• 1971-1980
• 1981-1990 
• 1991-2000 
• 2001-2010 
• 2011
• 2012
• 2013

DC_Q050
Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?  Do not include desired remodelling or additions. 

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

DC_Q060
How many rooms are there in this dwelling?

Include kitchen, bedrooms and finished rooms in the attic or basement.
Exclude bathrooms, halls, vestibules and rooms used solely for business purposes.

DC_Q070
How many bedrooms are there in this dwelling?

Include all rooms designated as bedrooms even though the use may be occasional, as in the case of "spare" bedrooms.
Exclude rooms designated as dining rooms, or living rooms which may be used as bedrooms at night.

Interviewer: If a bachelor apartment, enter “0” bedrooms.

DC_Q080
How many bathrooms with a bathtub or shower are there in this dwelling?

DC_Q100
What is the principal heating equipment for this dwelling? Is it:

• … steam or hot water system, including boilers?
• … forced air furnace?
• … heating stove, including wood stove?
• … electric heat, including electric baseboard heaters?
• Other, Specify (Go to DC_Q100S)

DC_Q100S
Please specify the principal heating equipment.

DC_Q110
How old is this heating equipment?

• 5 years or less (2008-2013)
• 6 to 10 years (2003-2007)
• 11 to 15 years (1998-2002)
• 16 to 20 years (1993-1997)
• Over 20 years (Before 1993)

DC_Q120
What is the principal fuel used to heat this dwelling? Is it:

• … oil or other liquid fuel?
• … natural gas (piped gas)?
• … propane (bottled gas)?
• … electricity?
• … wood?
• Other, Specify (Go to DC_Q120S)

DC_Q120S 
Interviewer: Specify.

DC_Q130
What is the principal fuel for the hot water supply? Is it:

• … oil or other liquid fuel?
• … natural gas (piped gas)?
• … propane (bottled gas)?
• … electricity?
• … Other, Specify (Go to DC_Q130S)
• No running hot water

DC_Q130S
Interviewer: Specify.

DC_Q140
What  is the principal fuel used for cooking? Is it:

• … natural gas (piped gas)?
• … propane (bottled gas)?
• … electricity?
• … Other, Specify (Go to DC_Q140S)

DC_Q140S
Interviewer: Specify

Go To Block FD

Facilities Associated with the Dwelling (FD)

The next section refers to equipment associated with your dwelling, including items you do not own.

FD_Q010
How many of the following items do you have: refrigerators?

FD_Q020
How many of the following items do you have: colour TV sets?

FD_Q030
How many of the following items do you have: VCRs?

FD_Q040
How many of the following items do you have: cell phones for personal use?
Include handheld text messaging devices with cell phone capability.
Exclude cordless phones.

FD_Q050
How many of the following items do you have: telephones, excluding cell phones?
Include phones used for business.

IF 0 Go to FD_Q050S or Else Go to FD_Q060

FD_Q050S
Why is there no telephone?

Interviewer: Specify.

FD_Q060
How many telephone numbers do you have for this dwelling?
Include phone numbers used for business.  
Exclude cell phone numbers and pager numbers.

FD_Q070
Do you have: a microwave oven?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q080
Do you have: a stand alone freezer (which is not part of a refrigerator)?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q090
Do you have: a dishwasher?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q100
Do you have: a washing machine inside your dwelling?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q110 
What type of clothes dryer do you have inside your dwelling? Is it:

• … an electric clothes dryer?
• … a gas clothes dryer?
• None

FD_Q120
What type of air conditioning do you have?  Is it:

• … a window-type air conditioning unit?
• … central air conditioning?
• None

FD_Q130
Do you have: cable TV?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q135
Do you have:

• … basic cable service?
• … extended cable service?
• …Other - Specify

FD_Q135S
Interviewer:  Specify

FD_Q140
Do you have: a satellite dish?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q150
Do you have: a compact disc (CD) player?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q160
Do you have: a DVD player?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q170
Do you have: a CD writer?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q180
Do you have: a DVD writer?

• Yes
• No

FD_Q190
Do you have: a home computer?
Exclude computers used exclusively for business.

• Yes
• No

FD_Q200
Does anyone in your household use the Internet from home?

• Yes
• No (Go To Block TE)

FD_Q210
What type of Internet connection do you have? Is it:

Interviewer:  If more than one type of connection, mark "Other type of connection" and specify which types.

• … regular telephone connection to a computer?
• … high-speed telephone connection to a computer?
• … cable connection to a computer?
• … connection to a television?
• … a satellite dish?
• … wireless, for example, cell phone, personal digital appliance?
• Other type of connection, Specify (Go to FD_Q210S)

FD_Q210S
Interviewer: Specify.

Go To Block TE

Tenure (TE)

The next section refers to the tenure of the dwelling.

TE_Q010
Is your dwelling:

• … owned without a mortgage by your household? (Go to TE_Q015)
• … owned with a mortgage by your household? (Go to TE_Q015)
• … rented by your household? (Go to TE_Q030)
• … occupied rent-free by your household, that is, where no member owns the dwelling and no rent is charged?

TE_Q015
If you were to sell your dwelling now, how much would you expect to sell it for?

IF (TE_Q010 = 1 or 2) and DC_Q010 < 5 Go to TE_Q020
Else Go to TE_Q030

TE_Q017
If you were to rent this dwelling today, how much would you expect to rent it for, monthly, unfurnished and without utilities?

IF (TE_Q010 = 1 OR TE_Q010=2) AND
DC_Q010 < 5 Go to TE_Q020
ELSE Go to TE_Q030

TE_Q020
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 your dwelling?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q030
In what year did the household move to this dwelling?

TE_Q040
In which month?

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

TE_Q080
Were any of the dwellings previously occupied in 2012:
... owned with mortgage by your household?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q090
Were any of the dwellings previously occupied in 2012:
… owned without a mortgage by your household?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q100
Were any of the dwellings previously occupied in 2012: rented by your household?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q110
Were any of the dwellings previously occupied in 2012: occupied rent-free by your household, that is, where no member owned the dwelling and no rent was charged?

• Yes
• No

IF (TE_Q080=1 OR TE_Q090=1) Go to TE_Q120
Else Go To Block OP

TE_Q120
Were any of the dwellings previously owned and occupied in 2012: sold?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q130
Were any of the dwellings previously owned and occupied in 2012: rented to others?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q140
Were any of the dwellings previously owned and occupied in 2012: left vacant?

• Yes
• No

TE_Q150
Is there any other dwelling status?

• Yes  (Go to TE_Q150S)
• No

IF TE_Q140=1 and TE_Q150=2 Go To TE_Q160
ELSE Go To Block OP

TE_Q150S
Interviewer: Specify.

TE_Q160
For how many months in 2012 was the dwelling left vacant?

TE_R002
In the questions to follow please remember to include any expenditures spent on vacant dwellings, such as mortgage payments, property taxes, repairs and improvements, homeowner’s insurance and condo fees.

Go To Block OP

Owned Principal Residence (OP)

The next section refers to your owned principal residence.

OP_Q010
How many dwellings did members of your household own and occupy in 2012?
Exclude vacation homes, secondary residences and dwellings owned but not occupied by any member of the household in 2012.

IF OP_Q010 = 0 Go to Next Block RN

OP_Q020 
For how many months in 2012 did your household own and occupy a principal residence?

OP_Q030
For dwellings owned and occupied in 2012, how much was the: total amount billed for property taxes in 2012?
Include municipal and school taxes, special service charges and local improvements billed in 2012.

IF OP_Q030 = 0 Go to OP_Q030S

OP_Q030S
Please explain why no property taxes were paid.

OP_Q040
For dwellings owned and occupied in 2012, how much was the: total premiums paid in 2012 for homeowners' insurance covering fire, theft and other perils?

OP_Q050
For dwellings owned and occupied in 2012, how much was the: amount paid for condominium fees in 2012?
Include special levies.

OP_Q055
Which of the following services were included in the condominium  fees:
Interviewer: Mark all that apply

• taxes?
• heat?
• electricity?
• water?
• interior 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 reserve fund?
• property management fees?
• building repair and maintenance?
• amenities?
• Other – Specify
• None of the above

OP_Q060 
Were any of the expenses just mentioned (property taxes, homeowners insurance or condo fees) charged against income from business or from rooms rented out?

• Yes
• No (Go to OP_Q080)

OP_Q070
What amount was charged (against income from your businesses or income from rooms rented out)?
You can report this as an amount or as a percentage.

OP_Q071
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

OP_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: legal charges related to the dwellings? 
For example, title searches and mortgage registration fees.

OP_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other expenses related to the dwellings, for example, surveying,appraisals, renewal fees and early renewal or closing penalties associated with mortgages?
Include pad rental fees for mobile homes.
Exclude expenses such as mortgage payments, renovations, repairs, rent, utilities, real estate commissions, land transfer  taxes, and land registration fees.

IF OP_Q090 > 0 Go to OP_Q090S

OP_Q090S
Interviewer: Specify.

Go To Block PS

Purchase and Sale of Owned Principal Residence (PS)

The next section refers to the purchase and sale of owned principal residence

PS_Q010
Did your household purchase a home in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to PS_Q050)

PS_Q020
Was this purchase made by a person who had never previously owned a dwelling which they occupied?

• Yes
• No

PS_Q030
What was the purchase price of your home?

Exclude adjustments to property taxes and fuel oil (record in Section OP – Owned Principal Residences and in Section UT – Utilities and Other Rented Accommodation).

PS_Q040 
How much was paid for land transfer taxes (Welcome Tax) and land registration fees?

PS_Q050
Did your household sell a home in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to Block MT)

PS_Q060
What was the selling price of your home?

PS_Q070
How much was paid for real estate commissions?

Go To Block MT

Mortgages on Owned Principal Residences (MT)

The next section refers to mortgages on owned principal residences.

Exclude mortgages on rental property, vacation homes, secondary residences and dwellings not occupied at any time in 2012.
Exclude all other loans (record in Section LO – Loans with Regular Payments).

MT_Q001
In 2012, did your household have any mortgages on dwellings which it owned and occupied?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q370)

MT_Q010
In 2012, did your household make any regular payments on the mortgages?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q070)

MT_Q020
What was the amount of your regular payment (#1)?
Exclude amounts pertaining to business, for example, part of a duplex.

MT_Q022
In 2012, how many of these payments were made?

MT_Q030
In 2012, were there any other regular payments made on mortgages?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q070)

MT_Q040
What was the amount of this regular payment (#2)?
Exclude amounts pertaining to business, for example, part of a duplex.

MT_Q042
In 2012, how many of these payments were made?

MT_Q050
In 2012, were there any other regular payments made on mortgages?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q070)

MT_Q060
What was the amount of this regular payment (#3)?
Exclude amounts pertaining to business, for example, part of a duplex.

Interviewer: If the household reports more than 3 different mortgage payments, enter the total payments here.

MT_Q062
In 2012, how many of these payments were made?

MT_Q070
In 2012, did your household make any irregular and lump sum payments on  your mortgage including payments made to close the mortgage?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q080
What was the amount of your irregular or lump sum payments (#1)?

MT_Q082
In 2012, how many of these payments were made?

MT_Q090
In 2012, did your household make any other irregular or lump sum payments on your mortgage including payments made to close the mortgage?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q125)

MT_Q100
What was the amount of this irregular or lump sum payment (#2)?

MT_Q102
In 2012, how many of these payments were made?

MT_Q110
In 2012, did your household make any other irregular or lump sum payments on your mortgage including payments made to close the mortgage?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q125)

MT_Q120
What was the amount of this irregular or lump sum payment (#3)?

Interviewer: If the household reports more than 3 different irregular or lump sum payments, enter the total payments here.

MT_Q122
In 2012, how many of these payments were made?

MT_Q125
What was the total premium paid in 2012 for mortgage life, loan, payment and/or disability insurance?

MT_Q130
Did the mortgage payments include: property taxes?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q140
Did the mortgage payments just reported include: premiums for mortgage life, loan, payment and/or disability insurance?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q160
In 2012, were any amounts borrowed?
Include any amounts borrowed if the mortgage was started in 2012 or amounts added if the mortgage was renewed in 2012.
Exclude any amounts pertaining to business, for example, part of a duplex.

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q240)

MT_Q170
What amount was added (#1)?

MT_Q175
In which month was this amount borrowed?

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q180
Were any other amounts added to your mortgage in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q240)

MT_Q190
What amount was added (#2)?

In which month was this amount borrowed?

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q200
Were any other amounts added to your mortgage in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q240)

MT_Q210
What amount was added (#3)?

MT_Q215
In which month was this amount borrowed?

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q220
Were any other amounts added to your mortgage in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to MT_Q240)

MT_Q230
What amount was added (#4)?
Interviewer: If the household reports more than 4 different amounts added, enter the total amounts here.

MT_Q235
In which month was this amount borrowed?
Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q240
What was the total interest paid on all mortgages in 2012?
Refer to mortgage statements from lenders, if possible.

MT_Q250
What was the total principal paid on all mortgages in 2012?
Refer to mortgage statements from lenders, if possible.

MT_Q260
Interviewer: Did the respondent refer to mortgage statements or electronic records to answer the total interest paid and the total principal paid questions?

• Yes
• No

MT_R002
We will now be asking balance, interest rate and term information for any mortgages with a balance owing on December 31, 2012.
Please start with the mortgage having the largest balance owing.

Interviewer:  Press any key and <Enter> to continue.

MT_Q270
Did your household have any mortgages with a balance owing on December 31, 2012?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q280
What was the total balance owing for this mortgage?
Where possible, report the balance owing on December 31, 2012. If not possible, report the balance owing on the anniversary date, or at the beginning or the end of the term. 
Exclude amounts owing on home equity lines of credit.

MT_Q290
In which of the following groups do you estimate your balance owing is for this mortgage? Was 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?

MT_Q300
As of what date was this balance owing? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q301
As of what date was this balance owing? Give month and year.
Interviewer: Specify year.

MT_Q310
What is the amortization period for the mortgage? 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
• … 10-14 years
• … 15-19 years
• … 20-24 years
• … 25 years
• … 30 years
• … 35 years
• … 40 years
• Other - Specify

MT_Q310S
What is the amortization period for the mortgage? That is, the total number of years over which you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full.

Interviewer: Specify.

MT_Q320
What is the current term of the mortgage? Is it:

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

• … 6 months?
• … 1 year?
• … 2 years?
• … 3 years?
• … 4 years?
• … 5 years?
• … 7 years?
• … 10 years?
• Other terms - specify

MT_Q320S
What is the current term of the mortgage?

Interviewer: Specify.

MT_Q330
When was the start date of the current term? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q331
When was the start date of the current term? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Specify year.

MT_Q340
In which month and year will you need to renew the mortgage?
Give month and year.

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q341
In which month and year will you need to renew the mortgage?
Give month and year.

Interviewer: Specify year.

MT_Q350
Was the interest rate fixed or variable?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

• Fixed rate (the interest rate remains the same over the term of the mortgage)
• Variable rate (the interest rate changes over the term of the mortgage)

MT_Q360
What was the interest rate?

Interviewer: Record the interest rate as a percentage.
Remember to always show two numbers after the decimal (8.5% would be captured as 8.50; 10% would be captured as 10.00).

• % (Percent)

MT_Q370
In 2012, did your household finance a dwelling it owned and occupied using an arrangement which was not a mortgage?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q380
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)?
• ... 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

MT_Q380S
What kind of financing was used?

Interviewer: Specify.

MT_Q390
On December 31, 2012, how much did your household owe on the home equity line of credit?

MT_Q400
In 2012, how much interest was paid on the home equity line of credit?

MT_Q410
In 2012, how much principal was paid on the home equity line of credit?

MT_Q420
In 2012, did your household owe more money on the home equity line of credit on January 1st or December 31st?

• Owed more on January 1st
• Owed more on December 31st
• No difference

MT_Q430
How much more was owed on January 1st?

MT_Q440
How much more was owed on December 31st?

MT_Q450
In 2012, were there any other mortgages on dwellings which your household owned and occupied?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q480
What was the total balance owing for this mortgage?
Where possible, report the balance owing on December 31, 2012. If not possible, report the balance owing on the anniversary date, or at the beginning or the end of the term.

Exclude amounts owing on home equity lines of credit.

MT_Q490
In which of the following groups do you estimate your balance owing is for this mortgage? Was 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?

MT_Q500
As of what date was this balance owing? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q501
As of what date was this balance owing? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Specify year.

MT_Q510
What is the amortization period for the mortgage? That is, the total number of years over which you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full.

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

• … less than 10 years
• … 10-14 years
• ... 15-19 years
• … 20-24 years
• ... 25 years
• … 30 years
• … 35 years
• … 40 years
• Other - Specify

MT_Q510S
What is the amortization period for the mortgage? That is, the total number of years over which you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full.

Interviewer: Specify.

MT_Q520
What is the current term of the mortgage? Is it:

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

• ... 6 months?
• ... 1 year?
• ... 2 years?
• ... 3 years?
• ... 4 years?
• ... 5 years?
• ... 7 years?
• ... 10 years?
• Other terms - Specify

MT_Q520S
What is the current term of the mortgage?

Interviewer: Specify.

MT_Q530
When was the start date of the current term? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q531
When was the start date of the current term? Give month and year.

Interviewer: Specify year.

MT_Q540
In which month and year will you need to renew the mortgage?

Interviewer: Select the month.

If necessary, ask: (What is the month?)

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

MT_Q541
In which month and year will you need to renew the mortgage?

Interviewer: Specify year.

MT_Q550
Was the interest rate fixed or variable?

Interviewer: Read categories to respondent.

• Fixed rate (the interest rate remains the same over the term of the mortgage)
• Variable rate (the interest rate changes over the term of the mortgage).

MT_Q560
What was the interest rate?

Interviewer: Record the interest rate as a percentage. Remember to always show two numbers after the decimal (8.5% would be captured as 8.50; 10% would be captured as 10.00).

• % (Percent)

MT_Q570
In 2012, did your household finance a dwelling it owned and occupied using an arrangement which was not a mortgage?

• Yes
• No

MT_Q580
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)?
• 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

MT_Q580S
What kind of financing was used?

Interviewer: Specify.

MT_Q590
On December 31, 2012, how much did your household owe on the home equity line of credit?

MT_Q600
In 2012, how much interest was paid on the home equity line of credit?

MT_Q610
In 2012, how much principal was paid on the home equity line of credit?

MT_Q620
In 2012, did your household owe more money on the home equity line of credit on January 1st or December 31st?

• Owed more on January 1st
• Owed more on December 31st
• No difference

MT_Q630
How much more was owed on January 1st?

MT_Q640
How much more was owed on December 31st?

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Improvements and Repairs of Owned Principal Residences (RR)

The next section refers to spending on Improvements and Repairs of owned principal residences.

Exclude expenses for vacation homes, secondary residences, rented principal residences and other properties.
Exclude expenses charged against business and rental income.
Exclude 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.

RR_Q010
In 2012, 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.

RR_Q014
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for roofs?

Exclude expenses that were already reported as a part of a large project such as an addition or extension (record in question RR_Q010).

• Yes
• No

RR_Q015
How much was spent for complete re-roofing – that is replacing all the shingles or complete re-tarring?

RR_Q016
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining the existing roof?

RR_Q019
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for eavestroughing?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q020 
How much was spent for installing or completely replacing eavestroughing?

RR_Q021
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing eavestroughing?

RR_Q024
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q025
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations?
Exclude chimney cleaning (record in section HF – Household Furnishings and Equipment, question HF_Q540).

RR_Q026 
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing exterior walls, siding, soffits, facia, chimneys and foundations?
Exclude chimney cleaning (record in section HF – Household   Furnishings and Equipment, question HF_Q540).

RR_Q029
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for windows and exterior doors including garage doors?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q030 
How much was spent for adding or replacing windows and exterior doors including garage doors?

RR_Q031
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing windows and exterior doors, including garage doors?
Include replacing or repairing door knobs and locks.

RR_Q035
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for fences, driveways, patios, in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and major landscaping projects such as installing a pond?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q036
How much was spent for installing 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 resodding, shrubs and trees.
Exclude hobby gardening (record in section HO - Home Operation).

RR_Q037
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing fences, driveways, patios, in-ground or above-ground swimming pools, hot tubs and ponds?

RR_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… exterior painting or staining, for example, painting or staining doors, garages, decks, porches or fences?

RR_Q045
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… septic systems and wells?
Include installation, replacement and repairs.
Do not include pumping services (record in Section UT – Utilities and Other Rented Accommodation, question UT_Q010).

RR_Q050 
This next set of questions is about money your household spent on work done to the inside of your dwelling(s) (owned principal residences).

In 2012, 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.

RR_Q055
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… renovating/remodelling of rooms, for example, kitchen, bathroom, and 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.

RR_Q060
In 2012, 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.
Exclude expenses that were already reported as a part of a large project such as an addition, extension or remodelling (record in RR_Q010, RR_Q050, RR_Q055).

RR_Q065 
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for a concrete basement floor?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q066
How much was spent for adding or completely replacing a concrete basement floor?

RR_Q067
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining an existing concrete basement floor?

RR_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… interior walls and ceilings, for example, plastering, drywall, paneling, tiling?

RR_Q075
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… interior painting and wallpapering?
Include patching or prepping the walls prior to painting or wallpapering.

RR_Q080
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for hard surface flooring, such as tiling, linoleum and wood floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q081
How much was spent for installing or completely replacing hard surface flooring, such as tiling, linoleum and wood floors, and wall-to-wall carpeting?
Include underpadding.

RR_Q082 
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.
Exclude carpet cleaning.

RR_Q085
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for interior doors, for example, closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, French doors, pocket doors?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q086
How much was spent for adding or replacing interior doors, for example, closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, French doors, pocket doors?

RR_Q087
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.

RR_Q090
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for plumbing fixtures and equipment, for example, faucets, sinks bathtubs, shower units, hot tubs, hot water tanks or water softeners?
Include service contracts.

RR_Q091
How much was spent for installing or completely replacing plumbing fixtures and equipment, for example, new faucets, sinks, bathtubs, shower units, hot tubs, hot water tanks or water softeners?

RR_Q092
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 or water softeners?
Include service contracts

RR_Q095
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for heating and/or air conditioning equipment, for example, furnaces, fireplaces and oil tanks?
Include replacing furnace filters and service contracts.

• Yes
• No

RR_Q096
How much was spent on installing or completely replacing heating and/or air conditioning equipment, for example, new furnaces, fireplaces and oil tanks?

RR_Q097
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.

RR_Q100
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for home security devices?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q101
How much was spent for installing, upgrading or completely replacing home security devices?
Exclude monitoring services

RR_Q102
How much was spent for fixing and maintaining existing home security devices?
Exclude monitoring services

RR_Q105
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
... installing or completely replacing a central vacuum?
Exclude repairs

RR_R002
The next set of questions is about money your household spent on work done to the exterior and/or interior of your dwelling(s) (owned principal residences).

RR_Q110
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… caulking and weather-stripping, for example, around windows and doors?

RR_Q115
… insulation?

RR_Q118
… electrical fixtures and equipment such as wiring, electrical panel, ceiling fan, built-in ventilation fan, light fixtures, garage door opener, dimmer switches?

RR_Q120
Did your household spend money for any other work to improve or renovate your principal residences in 2012?
Include additions, replacements and new installations of any other equipment or fixtures.

RR_Q130
How much did your household spend for this improvement or renovation?

RR_Q130S
Interviewer: Specify.

RR_Q140
Did your household spend money for any other work to improve or renovate your principal residences in 2012?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q150
How much did your household spend for this improvement or renovation?

RR_Q150S
Interviewer: Specify.

RR_Q160
Did your household spend money for any other work to improve or renovate your principal residences in 2012?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q170
How much did your household spend for this improvement or renovation?

RR_Q170S
Interviewer: Specify.

RR_Q180
Your total expenditure for improvements was $ [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. 

RR_Q181
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

RR_Q300
Did your household do any other repairs or maintenance work on your principal residences in 2012?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q310
How much did your household spend for this repair or maintenance?

RR_Q310S
Interviewer: Specify.

RR_Q320
Did your household do any other repairs or maintenance work on your principal residences in 2012?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q330 
How much did your household spend for this repair or maintenance?

RR_Q330S
Interviewer: Specify.

RR_Q340 
Did your household do any other repairs or maintenance work on your principal residences in 2012?

• Yes
• No

RR_Q350
How much did your household spend for this repair or maintenance?

RR_Q350S
Interviewer: Specify.

RR_Q360
Your total expenditure for repairs and maintenance was $ [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. 

RR_Q361
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

Rented Principal Residences (RN)

The next section refers to spending on rented principal residences.

Include expenses for principal residences that were occupied rent-free, that is, where no member owned the dwelling and no rent was charged.
Include any expenses that were made by members of your household for dwellings that were used as a principal residence but owned by someone who was not a member of the household.
Include any expenses for households whose usual place of residence is a hotel or boarding house.
Exclude rented vacation homes and accommodation while away at school or working away from home (record in Section UT – Utilities and Other Rented Accommodation, question UT_Q070).

RN_Q010
How many months in 2012 did any member of your household occupy a rented dwelling?

Interviewer: If none, enter “0“.  (Go To BlockUT)

RN_Q020 
What was the total amount of rent paid in 2012 (for the principal residences which were occupied in 2012)?
Include any part of the dwelling used for businesses or rented to others.
Include amounts paid on behalf of your household.
Include the property taxes paid by this household.

RN_Q030
In 2012, what additional amounts were paid to the landlord that were not included in the payments just reported, for example, security deposits?

RN_Q025
Which of the following services were included in the rental payments:

Interviewer: Mark all that apply

• ... appliances, furniture, furnishings?
• ... electricity?
• ... heat?
• ... water?
• ... parking (inside or outside)?
• ... air conditioning?
• ... amenities (swimming pool/gym/laundry facilities)?
• ... cablevision/internet?
• Other - Specify
• None of the above

RN_Q040
In 2012, how much of the rent which you paid was returned to your household for any reason, for example, rent overpayment, return of security deposit?
Exclude provincial tax credits for rent paid and provincial or municipal rent allowances.

RN_Q060
Was your rent reduced in 2012 for any of the following reasons:

Interviewer:  If the principal residence was occupied rent-free mark question RN_Q060 as «2».

• government subsidized housing?
  Include federal, provincial and municipal programs.
• other reasons, for example, services to landlord and company housing?
• No reduced rent?

RN_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: repairs and improvements of rented dwellings occupied in 2012?
Exclude amounts reimbursed by the landlord.

RN_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: tenants' insurance?

RN_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: parking at the place of residence?
Exclude any amount that was included in previous answers on rent expenses

RN_Q100 
In 2012, was any part of the rent expenses charged against income from businesses owned by the household members or income from rooms rented out?

• Yes
• No

RN_Q110
What amount was charged against income from your businesses or income from rooms rented out?  You can report this as an amount or as a percentage.

RN_Q111
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

Utilities and Other Rented Accommodations (UT)

The next section refers to utilities and other rented accommodations for both owners and renters.

Interviewer:  If anyone in of the household had expenses related to property owned by someone outside the household and:

• if the property was not used as the household's principal residence or for business, then report these expenses as other accommodations (question UT_Q070).  For example: A household has used a vacation home owned by a parent and spent money on repairs and utilities.
• if the property was used for farming or for other unincorporated business purposes, then deduct allowable expenses from gross income from self-employment when calculating net self-employment income. Report any capital cost allowances (depreciation) to your household business in Section UB – Unincorporated Business, question UB_Q060.

While answering the questions related to water, fuel and electricity:
Include fuel used for barbecues, fireplaces, etc.
Exclude expenses charged against businesses or rental income.
Exclude expenses for vacation homes and secondary residences (record in Section OS – Owned Secondary Residences and Other Accommodation, question OS_Q140).
Exclude camp fuels (record in Section RE – Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, question RE_Q110).

UT_Q010 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: water and sewage charges not included in property tax bill, for example, pumping services?

UT_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: electricity

UT_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: natural gas (piped gas)?

UT_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other fuel for heating and cooking, for example, oil, propane, wood?

UT_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: rental of heating equipment?

While answering the questions related to other rented accommodations:
Exclude expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.
Exclude expenses where accommodation was part of the package, for example, combined with transportation, food or entertainment (record in Section RT – Recreational Vehicles and Transportation Services – Package Trips, question RT_Q110).
Exclude meals purchased separately (record in Section FA – Food and Alcohol, question FA_Q080).
Exclude rent expenses for households whose usual place of residence is a hotel, boarding house, etc. (record in Section RN - Rented Principal Residences).

UT_Q060
In 2012, while away from home overnight or longer, how much did your household spend on: hotels and motels?

UT_Q070
In 2012, 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?

UT_Q080
How much of the amount reported for the hotels, motels or any other rental accommodations was spent in this province?  You can report this as an amount or as a percentage.

IF UT_Q080 = 0, Go to Block OS

UT_Q081
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

Go To Block OS

Owned Secondary Residences and Other Properties (OS)

The next section refers to spending on owned secondary residences and other properties.

Interviewers:  These questions are asked of both owners and renters.

OS_Q010
In 2012, did anyone in your household own a vacation home or other secondary residence?
Include time-shares and properties outside of Canada.
Exclude moveable vacation homes, for example, trailers, motor homes, etc. (record in Section RV – Other recreational vehicles, Question RV_Q010).
Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

• Yes
• No (Go to OS_Q160)

OS_Q020
In 2012, did anyone in your household purchase a vacation home or other secondary residence?

• Yes
• No (Go to OS_Q040)

OS_Q030
What was the purchase price?

OS_Q040
In 2012, how much money was borrowed for expenses associated with this dwelling?
Include purchase as well as mortgage and other financial obligations.

OS_Q050
How much were the mortgage payments in 2012?
Exclude payments made at time of sale.

OS_Q060
In 2012, did anyone in your household sell any vacation home or other secondary residence?

• Yes
• No (Go to OS_Q100)

OS_Q070
What was the selling price?

OS_Q080
What was the net amount received from the sale?

Interviewer:  The net amount is the selling price less the amount paid on the outstanding mortgage and the real estate commissions.

OS_Q090
What were the real estate commissions?

OS_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: repairs and maintenance?

OS_Q110
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: improvements and alterations?

OS_Q120
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… property taxes and sewage charges?

OS_Q130
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… property insurance?

OS_Q140
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: Utilities, such as, electricity, water and fuel?

OS_Q150
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other expenses associated with the property, for example, condominium charges, survey costs, legal fees, premiums for mortgage life, loan, payment or disability insurance?

OS_Q160
In 2012, did anyone in your household own any other property, such as, land, a vacant lot or vacant dwelling?
Exclude principal and secondary residences, rental or other business property, and farm property.

• Yes
• No (Go to Block HF)

OS_Q170
Were any of these properties purchased in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to OS_Q190)

OS_Q180
What was the purchase price?

OS_Q190
In 2012, how much money was borrowed for expenses associated with this other property (including purchase)?

OS_Q200
How much were the mortgage payments in 2012?
Exclude payments made at time of sale.

OS_Q210
In 2012, did anyone in your household sell any other property?

• Yes
• No (Go to OS_Q250)

OS_Q220
What was the selling price?

OS_Q230
What was the net amount received from the sale?
Interviewer:  The net amount is the selling price less the amount paid on the outstanding mortgage and real estate commissions.

OS_Q240
What were the real estate commissions?

OS_Q250
How much did your household spend on repairs and improvements to the property in 2012?
For example, servicing of land including utilities, roads, sewers.

OS_Q260
How much was spent in 2012 on other expenses associated with the property?
For example, property taxes, survey costs, appraisal fees, utilities.

Go To Block HF

Household Furnishings and Equipment (HF)

The next section refers to spending on household furnishings and equipment.

Include purchases for use in principal residences, vacation homes or in other accommodations.
Exclude expenses charged against business income.

Household Furnishings, Art and Antiques

HF_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: mattresses and furniture for indoor or outdoor use?
Include the cost of home-made or home-finished furnishings.
Exclude rentals (record in question HF_Q540).

HF_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: glass mirrors, mirror frames and picture frames?

HF_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: lamps and lampshades?
Exclude light fixtures (record in Section RR - Repairs and Improvements of Owned Principal Residences).

HF_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: rugs, mats and underpadding?
Exclude wall-to-wall carpeting (record in Section RR - Repairs and Improvements of Owned Principal Residences).

HF_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: window coverings, and household textiles?
For example, curtains, blinds, bedding, towels, tablecloths, cushions, bathroom accessories?
Include cloth material used to make household furnishings.

HF_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: works of art, carvings and other decorative ware?
For example, vases, candlesticks, figurines, wall hangings.

HF_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: antiques, for example, furniture and jewellery that are at least 100 years old?

HF_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: maintenance and repair of furniture, carpeting and household textiles?
Include cleaning of carpets and furniture.
Include re-upholstering of furniture.

Home Electronics and Communications Equipment – Audio, Video and Other Home Entertainment Equipment

HF_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
...home theatre systems?

HF_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
...portable audio equipment, for example, MP3 players, portable radios, etc. ?

HF_Q102
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
...non-portable audio equipment?
Do not include home theatre systems.
Do not include portable audio equipment.

HF_Q104
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
...Blu-ray players?
Do not include home theatre systems.

HF_Q106
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
... CD players and DVD players?
Do not include home theatre systems.
Do not include Blu-ray players.

HF_Q108
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
…televisions, video recorders and other television/video components?
Do not include home theatre systems.

HF_Q110
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: video game systems, accessories and video game cartridges?

HF_Q120
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: pre-recorded DVDs, CDs, video and audio cassette tapes, video discs and downloads of audio or video?

HF_Q130
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: blank video and audio cassette tapes, blank CDs, blank DVDs and diskettes?

HF_Q135
Earlier you reported you do not own a computer - did your household have any expenses for computer hardware, software, supplies or equipment during 2012?
Remember to include purchases made as gifts.

• Yes
• No (Go to HF_Q170)

Home Electronics and Communications Equipment – Computer Equipment

HF_Q140
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: computer hardware purchases?
For example, desktop computer systems, laptops, handhelds, peripherals and parts purchased separately, for example, monitors, keyboards, disk drives, printers, mouses.

HF_Q150
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: computer software purchases?
For example, operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, utilities programs, pc-games and multimedia software.
Include downloaded software.

HF_Q160
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: computer supplies and other equipment?
For example, printer paper, printer cartridges, CD or diskette storage units.
Exclude blank CDs, DVDs, and diskettes (record in question HF_Q130).

Home Electronics and Communications Equipment – Communications Equipment

HF_Q170
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: purchase of telephones, cell phones, fax machines, answering machines, pagers or handheld text messaging devices?

Home Electronics and Communications Equipment – Communications Services

HF_Q180
In 2012, did 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 security systems?

• Yes
• No (Go to HF_Q190)

HF_Q181
Which services were included?

Interviewer: Mark all that apply.

• … telephone land line (including long distance)?
• … cell phone?
• … cablevision?
• … satellite TV?
• … Internet access (including virus services)?
• …security systems?
• Other – Specify (Go to HF_Q181S)

HF_Q181S
Interviewer:  Specify

HF_Q181A
Can you provide the breakdown of the expenses?

• Yes (Go to HF_Q190B)
• No (Go to HF_Q182)

HF_Q182
What were your total expenses for these combined services?

HF_Q190 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (exclude any amounts already reported as a package or ‘bundled services’): telephone services?
Include land-line basic and enhanced feature service charges, long distance charges after discounts, installation, equipment rentals, calls from hotels and pay phones, and phone cards.
Exclude Internet charges (record in HF_Q230) and cell phone charges (record in HF_Q200).

HF_Q200
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: cell phone, pager, and handheld text messaging services?

HF_Q210
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: rental of cablevision services?
Include installation, service charges and pay TV.

HF_Q220
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: rental of satellite TV and radio services?
Include installation, service charges and pay TV.

HF_Q230
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: Internet access services?
Include regular dial-up, medium and high-speed telephone and cable access and any other access method.

HF_Q235
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: home security services?

HF_Q190B
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (include all amounts whether they were paid separately or were part of a ‘bundled service’):
… telephone services?
Include land-line basic and enhanced feature service charges, long distance charges after discounts, installation, equipment rentals, calls from hotels and pay phones, and phone cards.
Exclude Internet charges (record in HF_Q230) and cell phone charges (record in HF_Q200).

HF_Q200B
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (include amounts paid separately and those that were part of a ‘bundled service’): cell phone, pager, and handheld text messaging services?

HF_Q210B
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (include amounts paid separately and those that were part of a ‘bundled service’): rental of cablevision services?
Include installation, service charges and pay TV.

HF_Q220B
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (include amounts paid separately and those that were part of a ‘bundled service’): rental of satellite TV and radio services?
Include installation, service charges and pay TV.

HF_Q230B 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (include  amounts paid separately and those that were part of a ‘bundled service’): Internet access services?
Include regular dial-up, medium and high-speed telephone and cable access and any other access method.

HF_Q235B
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following services (include amounts paid separately and those that were part of a ‘bundled service’): home security services?

HF_Q240
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: rental of DVDs, videotapes, videodiscs, and video games?

HF_Q250
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: on-line services?
For example, subscriptions to Internet-based stock trading, information services, genealogy data bases, or other Internet-based services.
Exclude Internet versions of newspapers and magazines (record in Section RE – Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, questions RE_Q220 and RE_Q230).

HF_Q260
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: maintenance and repair of audio, video, computer and communication equipment?
Include service contracts.

HF_Q270
In 2012, in addition to these combined services, how much did your household spend on: rental of audio, video, computer and communications equipment and other services related to home electronics equipment and supplies not reported elsewhere?
Exclude rental of telephones (record in question HF_Q190) and video games (record in question HF_Q240).

If HF_Q270 >0, Go to HF_Q270S

HF_Q270S
Interviewer:  Specify

Major Household Appliances

HF_Q285
In 2012, did your household make any purchases of any appliances (excluding central vacuums)?
For example, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, sewing machines,  vacuum cleaners, etc. 

• Yes
• No (Go to HF_Q360)

HF_Q290
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: refrigerators and freezers?

HF_Q300
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: microwave ovens?

HF_Q310
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: cooking equipment?
For example, stoves, ranges, convection ovens, barbecues.
Exclude electric grills (record in question HF_Q400).

HF_Q320
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: washers and dryers?

HF_Q330 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: sewing machines, vacuum cleaners and other rug cleaning equipment?
Exclude central vacuums.

HF_Q350
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… dishwashers?

HF_Q360
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… room air conditioners, portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers?

HF_Q370
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: attachments and parts purchased separately for major household appliances?
Include vacuum cleaner bags.

HF_Q380
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: maintenance and repair of major household appliances?
Include service contracts.

HF_Q389
Did your household  sell any major household appliances?
Exclude appliances that were traded-in.

• Yes
• No (Go to HF_Q400)

HF_Q390
What was the total amount received in 2012?

Small Electrical Appliances

HF_Q400
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… electric food preparation appliances?
For example, toasters, coffee makers, kettles, processors, blenders, electric knives, bread makers, electric grills.

HF_Q410
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… electric hairstyling and personal care appliances?
For example, dryers, clippers, razors, vaporisers, heating pads.
Exclude butane and other non-electric hairstyling equipment (record in Section PH - Personal and Health Care, question PH_Q080).

HF_Q420
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: all other electric appliances and equipment?
For example, irons, floor polishers, fans, electric blankets, can openers, extension cords, portable electric space heaters, water dispensers, water coolers, built-in fans, light fixtures and garage door openers.

Equipment for Serving and Preparing Food

HF_Q430
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: cutlery, flatware and silverware?
Exclude disposable tableware (record in Section HO – Home Operation, question HO_Q175).

HF_Q440
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: non-electric kitchen and cooking equipment?
For example, tableware, pots, pans, mixing bowls, chopping boards, canisters, food keepers, spice racks, food choppers,
measuring cups.

HF_Q445
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for tools or equipment for lawn, garden or snow removal?
For example, lawn mowers, snow blowers, hoses, sprinklers, shovels and other garden tools.

• Yes
• No (Go to HF_Q470)

HF_Q450
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: power lawn, garden and snow removal equipment?
For example, mowers, tractors, snow blowers, tillers, hedge trimmers.

HF_Q460
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: all other lawn, garden and snow removal tools and equipment, attachments, accessories, parts purchased separately?
Include non-power lawn mowers, hoses, sprinklers, clippers, shovels, flower pots, stakes, sprayers, spreaders.
Exclude flowers and garden supplies (record in Section HO – Home Operation).

Workshop/Garage Tools and Equipment

HF_Q470
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: power tools and equipment?
For example, electric drills, circular saws, sanders, jigsaws, motors, pumps.

HF_Q480
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: all other tools, for example, ladders, hammers, screwdrivers, measuring tools, tool chests, workbenches, hand saws, soldering  irons, scissors, saw blades, drill bits?

Other Household Equipment

HF_Q490
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: non-electric cleaning equipment?
For example, brooms, mops, dish racks, paint rollers, pails, garbage cans.

HF_Q500
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: luggage?
For example, suitcases, briefcases, trunks, baby carriers.

HF_Q510
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:   home security equipment?
For example, portable smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, burglar alarms, padlocks, safes and security boxes, escape ladders.
Exclude security services (record in question HF_Q235) and built-in devices (record in Section RR - Repairs and Improvements of Owned Principal Residences, question RR_Q100).

HF_Q520
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: all other household equipment, parts and accessories, for example, clocks, timers, ironing boards, calculators, strollers, house decorations, artificial Christmas trees?
Include non-clinical thermometers, clothes lines, laundry baskets, drapery hardware, hangers, fireplace tools, flashlights and silk flowers.

Service Related to Household Equipment

HF_Q530
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: maintenance and repair of household equipment not previously reported?
Exclude major home appliances and home entertainment equipment.

HF_Q540
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: all other services related to household furnishings and equipment?
For example, the making of keys and draperies, the installation of stoves and draperies, rental of household furnishings, appliances and equipment.
Exclude rental of home entertainment equipment (record in Section HF – Household Furnishings and Equipment, question HF_Q270).

Go To Block HO

Home Operation (HO)

The next section refers to home operation.

HO_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: postage stamps and other postal and delivery services?
Include registered mail, special delivery mail, post office boxes, telegrams, couriers, fax services and parcel delivery.

HO_Q015
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for child care (including expenses made for someone else’s children)?
Include day care and occasional babysitting inside or outside your home.
Exclude children's camps, for example, day camps, summer camps (record in Section RE- Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, Recreation Services, question RE_Q200).

• Yes
• No (Go to HO_Q050)

HO_Q020 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: day care centres?

HO_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other child care outside the home?
Exclude children's camps, for example, day camps, summer camps (record in Section RE- Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, Recreation Services, question RE_Q200).

HO_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: child care in the home?

HO_Q050 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: expenses for domestic help?
For example, housekeepers, cleaners, house-sitters?

HO_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: horticultural services, snow and garbage removal?
For example, groundskeeping, planting, pruning, tree removal, spraying, consulting services, soil and plant testing, landscape design services?

HO_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: nursery and greenhouse stock, cut flowers, floral arrangements and decorative plants?
Include shrubs, trees, bulbs, seeds, sod, real Christmas trees, dried arrangements, funeral, wedding and other fresh flower arrangements.

Flowers and Garden Supplies

HO_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: fertilizers,  herbicides,  pesticides, soils and soil conditioners?

HO_Q085
Did your household have any pet expenses in 2012?
For example, pet food, bird seed, purchases of pets, pet-related goods, veterinarian services, kennels, grooming.

• Yes
• No (Go to HO_Q130)

HO_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: pet food?
Include birdseed.

HO_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: purchase of pets and pet-related goods?
For example, leashes, litter, collars, aquariums, grooming equipment and doghouses?

HO_Q120
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: veterinarian services and kennels, grooming and other pet- related services?

HO_Q130
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: laundry and dry-cleaning services?
Include diaper service.

HO_Q140
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: coin-operated washers and dryers, and self-service dry-cleaning?

Household Supplies

HO_Q150
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: detergent and other soap?
For example, laundry detergent, liquid detergent and automatic dishwasher detergent?

HO_Q155
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other household cleaning supplies, for example, cleaners, waxes, bleach, fabric softeners, oven cleaners and drain cleaners?

HO_Q160
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: stationery supplies?
For example, giftwrap, greeting cards, writing paper, pens, markers, binders, tape?
Exclude school supplies (record in Section RE- Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, Education, questions RE_Q290 and RE_Q320).

HO_Q170
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other paper supplies, for example, facial tissue, paper towels, and paper napkins?

HO_Q175
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: plastic and foil supplies, for example, waxed paper, foil and plastic wraps, disposable plates and cutlery and garbage bags?

HO_Q180
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:  other household supplies, for example, light bulbs, dry cell batteries, candles, water softener salt, ice, road salt, adhesives, string, lawn mower gas?

Go To Block FA

Food and Alcohol (FA)

The next section refers to your food and alcohol purchases.

FA_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on food purchased from any types of stores, farmer stalls and home delivery?
Exclude non-food items bought with your groceries.
Exclude bulk purchases of food for canning, freezing, etc. (record in question FA_Q030).
Exclude food purchases made while away from home overnight or longer (record in question FA_Q050).

Interviewer:
To get an annual expenditure, it may help to consider how much the regular grocery shopping is, how many times in a month the grocery shopping is done, and how much is for non-food items.

Remember to include food purchases at supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, farmer’s stalls and any other type of stores.

FA_Q030
What additional amounts did your household spend on: bulk food purchases, for example, meat in excess of 25 kg (55 lb.), bulk quantities of produce for freezing?
Include charges for cutting, wrapping and freezing.

FA_Q040
What additional amounts did your household spend on: prepared food and non-alcoholic beverages for parties or weddings not already reported?

FA_Q050
What additional amounts did your household spend on: food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased from stores while away from home overnight or longer?

FA_Q060
How much did your household spend on alcoholic beverages purchased from stores?
For example, liquor stores, beer stores, wine stores, grocery stores.
Exclude non-alcoholic beer and wine (record in question  FA_Q010).

FA_Q070
How much did your household spend on supplies and fees for self-made beer, wine or liquor?

FA_Q080
How much did your household spend on meals and snacks?
Include purchases in restaurants, drive-ins, cafeterias, take-outs, canteens, catering in restaurants and hotels.
Exclude alcoholic beverages (record in question FA_Q100).

FA_Q090
What amount was spent in this province?
You can report this as an amount or as a percentage.

If FA_Q090 = 0 or NonResponse, Go To FA_Q100

FA_Q091
Was this an amount or a percentage? 

• Amount
• Percentage

FA_Q100
How much did your household spend on alcoholic beverages purchased and consumed in bars, cocktail lounges and restaurants?
Include all taxes and tips.

If FA_Q100 = 0 or NonResponse, Go To FA_Q120

FA_Q110
What amount was spent in this province?
You can report this as an amount or a percentage.

FA_Q111
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

FA_Q120
How much board did your household pay to other private households: for day board and children's lunches?
Exclude board paid while away from home overnight or longer (record in question FA_Q130).
Exclude child care expenses (already reported in the Home Operation Section).

FA_Q130
How much board did your household pay to other private households: while away from home overnight or longer?

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

The next section refers to spending on clothing for women and girls 4 years and over on December 31, 2012.

Include all items purchased for present or future use.
Exclude purchases for unborn children (report in CG_Q030).
Exclude gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories and jewellery for
Persons who were not household members (record in Section CG - Clothing - Gifts of Clothing, question CG_Q010).

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 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: clothing, for example, outerwear, suits, dresses, skirts, slacks, sweaters, sleepwear, sportswear, specialized clothing, hosiery?
Exclude footwear and accessories.

CF_Q020
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: athletic footwear including running shoes?

CF_Q025
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: other footwear, for example, shoes, sandals, boots and slippers?

CF_Q030
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: accessories, for example, gloves, hats, mitts, purses, umbrellas?

CF_Q040
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: watches?

CF_Q045
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: Other jewellery?

CF_Q050
What was the total amount spent on clothing for [Member’s first name]?

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

The next section refers to spending on clothing for men and boys 4 years and over on December 31, 2012.

Include all items purchased for present or future use.
Include sales taxes.
Exclude purchases for unborn children (report in CG_Q030).
Exclude gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories and jewellery for persons who were not household members (record in Section CG - Clothing - Gifts of Clothing, question CG_Q020).

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 for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures

CM_Q010
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: Clothing, for example, outerwear, suits, pants, shirts, sweaters, socks, sleepwear, sportswear.
Exclude footwear and accessories.

CM_Q020
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: athletic footwear including running shoes?

CM_Q025
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: other footwear, for example, shoes, sandals, boots and slippers?

CM_Q030
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: accessories, for example, gloves, hats, ties, belts, wallets, umbrellas?

CM_Q040
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: watches?

CM_Q045
In 2012, how much did [Member’s first name] spend on: other jewellery?

CM_Q050
What was the total amount spent on clothing for [Member’s first name]?

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Clothing for children under 4 years of age (CC)

The next section refers to spending on clothing for children under 4 years on December 31, 2012.

Include all items purchased for present or future use.
Include sales taxes.
Exclude purchases for unborn children (report in CG_Q030)
Exclude gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories and jewellery for persons who were not household members (record in Section CG -Clothing - Gifts of Clothing, question CG_Q030).

Interviewer:  Ask all detailed questions (CC_Q010 to CC_Q030) for each person. The  question (CC_Q040) should be used to record the total amount for clothing expenditures for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed clothing expenditures.

CC_Q010
In 2012, how much was spent on: Outerwear, daywear, sleepwear, and cloth diapers?

CC_Q020
In 2012, how much was spent on: Disposable diapers?

CC_Q030 
In 2012, how much was spent on: Footwear, for example, shoes, sandals, boots, slippers?

CC_Q040
What was the total amount spent on clothing for this person?

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Clothing (CG)

The next section refers to purchases of gifts of clothing for people who were not members of your household and spending on clothing materials and services.

CG_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend to purchase gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories or jewellery for people who were not members of your household: for women and girls who were 4 years and over on December 31, 2012?

CG_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend to purchase gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories or jewellery for people who were not members of your household: for men and boys who were 4 years and over on December 31, 2012?  

CG_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend to purchase gifts of clothing, footwear, accessories or jewellery for people who were not members of your household: for children who were under 4 years on December 31, 2012?
Include purchases for unborn children.

CG_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… clothing material, yarn, thread and other notions?
Exclude craft yarn (record in Section RE – Recreation, Reading Materials and Education - Other Recreation Equipment, question RE_Q070) and cloth for curtains, draperies and furnishings (record in Section HF - Household Furnishings and Equipment – Household Furnishings, Art and Antiques, question HF_Q050).

CG_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other clothing services for example, dressmaking, tailoring, clothing storage, rental of clothing and costumes, engraving of jewellery, and maintenance, repair and alteration of clothing, footwear, watches and jewellery?
Exclude laundry and dry cleaning (record in Section HO – Home Operation – Cleaning Services, questions HO_Q130 or HO_Q140).

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Personal and Health Care (PH)

The next section refers to spending on personal and health care.

PH_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: hair grooming services?
Include washing, cutting, styling, perming and colouring of hair.
Include tips.

PH_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other personal care services?
Include hair removal, manicures, facials and tanning salons.
Include tips.

PH_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: hair care products?
For example, shampoos, conditioners, rinses, sprays, mousses, gels, home permanents and dyes.

PH_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: makeup, skin care and manicure products?

PH_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: fragrance products?
For example, perfume, cologne, body powders and pre-shave and after-shave products.

PH_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: personal deodorants and bar or liquid soap, shaving cream, sunscreen and suntan lotions, insect repellents, depilatory products, body and foot powders and other toiletry preparations?

PH_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: oral hygiene products?
For example, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, denture cleaner and adhesives.

PH_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: personal care supplies and equipment, for example, brushes, wigs, hair scissors, razors, razor blades?
Include butane hairstyling equipment.
Exclude electric equipment (record in Section HF- Household Furnishings and Equipment, question HF_Q410).

PH_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on premiums for: provincially or territorially administered hospital, medical and drug plans?

PH_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on premiums for: private health insurance plans?
Include supplementary coverage to public hospital and medical plans for example, cost upgrades for private or semi-private beds, drugs, extended health benefit packages, drug plans, out-of-country or visitors' benefits.

PH_Q110 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on premiums for: dental plans sold as separate policies?

PH_Q120
In 2012, how much did your household spend on premiums for: accident or disability insurance?

For the remaining questions 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.
Exclude payments for which you have been or will be reimbursed.

PH_Q130
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: prescription eye wear, for example, contact lenses, eyeglasses, insurance on lenses?

PH_Q140
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: other eye care goods, for example, non-prescription eye wear, eyeglass cases, supplies for contact lenses?

PH_Q150
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: eye care services, for example, eye exams, eye surgery, laser surgery?

PH_Q160
In 2012, 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.

PH_Q170
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: physicians' care?
Include general practitioners and specialists.

PH_Q180
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: hospital care, nursing homes, and other residential health care facilities?
Include all charges, for example, telephone, TV rentals, etc.

PH_Q190
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: health care practitioners in the home, for example, nurses, attendant care, physiotherapists?

PH_Q200
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: other health care practitioners, for example, nurses, therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, podiatrists, physiotherapists, homeopaths and naturopaths?

PH_Q210
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: other medical services, for example weight control programs, quit-smoking programs, ambulances, rental of medical equipment, laboratory services?

PH_Q220
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: prescribed medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products?

PH_Q230
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: non-prescribed medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products, for example, headache or pain remedies, herbal and homeopathic remedies, vitamins?

PH_Q240
In 2012, what were the direct costs to members of your household for: health care supplies and goods, for example, first aid kits, bandages, hearing aids, thermometers, wheelchairs and other appliances, bathroom scales, elastic hosiery?

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Automobiles and trucks (AT)

The next section refers to spending on automobiles and trucks.

AT_Q010
In 2012, did anyone in your household own, lease or operate a car, van or truck and use it completely or partially for private use?
Exclude rented vehicles (record in Section VE – Vehicle Expenses, question VE_Q030).

• Yes
• No (Go to Block VE)

Maximum of 10 vehicles

AT_Q020
Please list all cars, vans or trucks (that anyone in your household owned, leased or operated during 2012, completely or partially for private use).

Interviewer: Enter the make, model or any other  description used by the respondent.

AT_Q030
Which of the following best describes this vehicle?  Is it:

• a car?
• a van/mini-van?
• a truck/sport utility vehicle?

AT_Q040
When you bought or leased this vehicle, was it new or used?

• New
• Used

AT_Q050
Did anyone in your household buy this vehicle in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to AT_Q070)

AT_Q055
Was this vehicle purchased from:

• a dealer?
• a private household?

AT_Q060
What was the purchase price after the trade-in allowance was deducted for this vehicle?
Include all sales taxes.

AT_Q070
Was this vehicle being leased by a member of your household in 2012?

• Yes
• No(Go to AT_Q100)

AT_Q080
What were the total regular leasing cost paid by your household in 2012?
Exclude operating costs and any other amounts charged to business.

AT_Q090
What were the other leasing cost paid by your household in 2012?
Include down payment and closing costs.
Exclude any amounts charged to business.

AT_Q100
What was the status of this vehicle on December 31, 2012?  Was it?

• Owned? (Go to AT_Q130)
• Leased?  (Go to AT_Q130)
• Return to lessor? (Go to AT_Q130)
• Sold separately or traded-in on lease? (Go to AT_Q110)
• Traded-in on purchase? (Go to AT_Q120)
• Owned/leased by non-household member? (Go to AT_Q130)
• Other - Specify

If AT_Q100 = 7, go to AT_Q100S, then to AT_Q110, and skip AT_Q120.

AT_Q100S
Interviewer:  Specify

AT_Q110
What was the net amount received?
Exclude any amount paid to business.

AT_Q120
What was the vehicle’s trade-in value?

AT_Q130
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: gas and other fuels, for example, diesel fuel, propane?

AT_Q140
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
…accessories and attachements, for example, alarm systems, car starters, radios including satellite, CD players, block and other heaters, car top carriers, seat covers?

AT_Q145
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
... car seats or booster seats for children?

AT_Q150
In 2012, 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, antifreeze?

AT_Q160
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… maintenance and repair expenses, for example, oil changes, tune-ups, brakes, maintenance and body work?
Include emission tests.
Include repairs to other parties' vehicles which were paid by household members.
Exclude amounts paid by insurance or by persons who were not members of your household.

AT_Q170
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… vehicle registration fees?
Include insurance that is paid with registration fees.

AT_Q180
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… vehicle insurance premiums?
Exclude insurance that is paid with registration fees (record in AT_Q170).

AT_Q190
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… parking costs, for example, at work, at school, park-ride and parking meters?
Exclude parking at place of residence for renters (record in Section RN – Rented Principal Residences, question RN_Q090).

AT_Q195
Description of vehicle:  [AT_Q020]
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… vehicle security and communication services?
Include private and business use.

AT_Q200
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
Other operation services, for example, auto association fees, towing, toll and bridge fees?

IF AT_Q130 to AT_Q200 >0 (or NonResponse) Go To AT_Q210
Else Go To AT_Q229

AT_Q210
Were any of these operating expenses charged to business or reimbursed?

• Yes
• No (Go to AT_Q229)

AT_Q220
What amount was charged to business or reimbursed? 
You can report this as an amount or as a percentage.
Exclude leasing fees charged tobusiness.

AT_Q221
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

AT_Q229
Were there any repair jobs covered by insurance?

• Yes
• No  (Go to Block VE)

AT_Q230
What was the value of these repair jobs?

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Vehicle Expenses (VE)

The next section refers to spending on other vehicle-related expenses.

VE_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… drivers' licences and tests?
Report government insurance if included.

VE_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… driving lessons?

VE_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… rental fees for cars, trucks or vans?
Include mileage, insurance charges, taxes and drop-off fees.
Exclude any expenses charged to business.

VE_Q040 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… gas and other fuels for rented cars, trucks or vans?

VE_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… other expenses for rented cars, trucks or vans, for example, toll fees, parking, repairs?

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Transportation (TR)

The next section refers to spending on recreational vehicles and transportation services.

Bicycles

TR_Q010 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… the purchase of bicycles, parts and accessories?
Exclude children's bicycles with wheels under 35 centimeters (14 inches) (record in Section RE – Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, question RE_Q080).

TR_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:
… bicycle maintenance and repairs?

Rented or Leased Recreational Vehicles

TR_Q030
In 2012, how much were your household's total expenses for rented or leased recreational vehicles, such as, all-terrain vehicles, boats or canoes, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.?

Transportation Services

TR_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… city or commuter bus, subway, streetcar or commuter train?
Exclude expenses charged to business.
Exclude package trips (record in question TR_Q120).

TR_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… taxi?
Include tips.

TR_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… airplane?

TR_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… train?
Include sleeping cars.

TR_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… highway bus?

TR_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… other local passenger transportation, for example, carpooling, airport bus, limousine service, ferry service?

TR_Q095
In 2012, how much did your household spend on transportation by:
… other inter-city passenger transportation services, for example, sightseeing tours, travel insurance, ferry and other water transportation, carpooling?

TR_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on moving,  storage and delivery services?

TR_Q110
In 2012, did any member of your household take a trip that included a package?  (The package must have been organized in advance. The cost of two or more components of the trip  must have been combined. 
For example, transportation and accommodation, accommodation with food and beverages.)
Exclude package trips to be taken after 2012 even if deposits were made in 2012  (record in Section CA – Change in Assets, question CA_Q031).

TR_Q120
What was the cost of the package trips (taken by your household in 2012)?

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Recreational Vehicles (RV)

The next section refers to spending on recreational vehicles.

RV_Q010
In 2012, did anyone in your household own or operate a recreational vehicle, such as all-terrain vehicle, boat or canoe, snowmobile, motorcycle, etc. and use it completely or partially for private use?
Exclude rented or leased vehicles (record in Section TR – Transportation, question TR_Q030).

• Yes
• No (Go to Block RE)

Maximum of 10 recreational  vehicles

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 make, model or any other description used by the respondent.

RV_Q030
Interviewer:  If necessary, ask:

Which of the following best describes this recreational vehicle?  Is it:

• a motorcycle?
• a snowmobile?
• a tent trailer?
• a travel trailer?
• a truck camper?
• a boat or canoe?
• an outboard motor, a personal watercraft?
• a motor home?
• an all-terrain vehicle?
• Other, for example, a utility trailer, an aircraft? (Go to RV_Q030S)

RV_Q030S
Interviewer:  Specify

RV_Q035
Did anyone in your household buy this recreational vehicle in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to RV_Q050)

RV_Q040
What was the price after the trade-in allowance was deducted?
Include all sales taxes.

RV_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following operating expenses: accessories, attachments, supplies and parts purchased separately for maintenance and repair?

RV_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following operating expenses: gasoline, diesel fuel, etc.?
Exclude fuels for cooking, heating, etc. (record in Section RE - Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, question RE_Q110).

RV_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following operating expenses: maintenance and repair jobs not covered by insurance?

RV_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following operating expenses: vehicle insurance premiums paid for in 2012?

RV_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following operating expenses: registration fees and licences paid for in 2012?

RV_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following operating expenses: other expenses, for example, parking, hangar and airport fees, mooring and boat storage, harbour dues?

RV_Q110
Were any of the operating expenses charged to business

• Yes
• No (Go to RV_Q129)

RV_Q120
What amount was charged to business?  You can report this as an amount or as a percentage.

RV_Q121
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

RV_Q129
Was this vehicle sold in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to Block_RE)

RV_Q130
What was the net amount received?

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Recreation, Reading Materials and Education (RE)

The next section refers to spending related to recreation, reading materials and education.

RE_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: sports and athletic equipment?
Include equipment for golf, racquet sports, ice skating, skiing, fishing, home exercise and other sporting and athletic equipment and accessories.
Exclude athletic/running shoes (record in Clothing Section).
Exclude rentals (record in question RE_Q120).

RE_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: camping and picnic equipment and accessories?
For example, tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, camp stoves, lanterns, coolers, mattresses, utensils.
Include attachments and parts.
Exclude barbecues and electric grills (record in Section HF –  Household Furnishings and Equipment, questions HF_Q310 and HF_Q400).

RE_Q025
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for any types of cameras or for photographic accessories or services?
For example digital cameras, memory cards, docking ports, lenses, tripods, projectors, albums, darkroom supplies, photographic film, school pictures, passport photos, binoculars, telescopes and microscopes.

• Yes
• No (Go to  RE_Q060)

RE_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: digital cameras and accessories?
For example, memory cards, docking ports?

RE_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other cameras, camera parts, attachments and accessories, optical equipment, photographic film and any other photographic goods?
Include lenses, tripods, projectors, albums, darkroom supplies.
Include binoculars, telescopes and microscopes.
Exclude video cameras (record in Section HF – Household Furnishings and Equipment, questions HF_Q100 and HF_Q130).

RE_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: photographers' services?
For example, film processing, extra prints enlargements, processing of digital images, passport photos and school pictures?

RE_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: musical instruments, parts and accessories, for example, pianos and guitars?
Exclude sheet music (record in question RE_Q250).

RE_Q065
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for other recreation equipment such as artists and craft material, toys, games, playground equipment, wading pool, collectors’ items, rental or repairs of recreation equipment, supplies for pools, hunting or fishing?

• Yes
• No (Go to  RE_Q125)

RE_Q070 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: artists' materials, handicraft or hobbycraft kits and materials, yarn for crafts? Exclude school supplies (record in questions RE_Q290 and RE_Q320).

RE_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: toys and other games?
Include children's vehicles and bicycles with wheels under  35 centimeters (14 inches).

RE_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: swings, slides and other playground equipment, wading pools, pool covers, vacuum heads and other accessories for swimming pools?
Exclude pool chemicals (record in question RE_Q110).

RE_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: collectors' items, for example, stamps, coins?
Exclude works of art and antiques (record in Section HF – Household Furnishings and Equipment, questions HF_Q060 and HF_Q070).

RE_Q110
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: parts and supplies for recreation equipment, for example, camp fuels, ski  wax, pool chemicals, ammunition, bait?

RE_Q120
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: rental, maintenance and repair of recreation, sports, fitness equipment, photographic equipment, and musical instruments?

RE_Q125
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for admissions to movies, live performing arts or sporting events, admissions to museums, zoos, ice shows, craft shows, fairs and festivals?

• Yes
• No (Go to  RE_Q170)

RE_Q130
In 2012, how much did your household spend on admissions to:
… movie theatres?

RE_Q140
In 2012, how much did your household spend on admissions to: live performing arts events, for example, plays, concerts, dance performances?

RE_Q150
In 2012, how much did your household spend on admissions to: museums, historic sites, zoos, heritage facilities, ice shows, craft shows, fairs, festivals, and other activities and venues?

RE_Q160
In 2012, how much did your household spend on admissions to: live sports events?

RE_Q170
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: fees for coin-operated and carnival games, for example, pinball, video games?
Exclude slot machines and video lottery terminals which allow you to win money (record in Section TM – Tobacco and Miscellaneous, question TM_Q130).

RE_Q180
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: fees for sports activities, sports and recreation facilities and health clubs?
Include single usage fees and membership fees and dues.

RE_Q200
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: children's camps, for example, day camps, summer camps?

RE_Q210
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other recreational services, for example, fishing and hunting licenses and guide service, party planning, rental of sports facilities?

RE_Q215
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for any reading materials such as newspapers, magazines, books, maps, posters or for services such as photocopying services, library charges or announcements, etc.?

• Yes
• No (Go to  RE_Q265)

RE_Q220
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: newspapers?
Include Internet subscriptions, and electronic and audio versions.

RE_Q230
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: magazines and periodicals?

RE_Q240
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: books and pamphlets?
Exclude school books (record in questions RE_Q280 and   RE_Q310).
Include Internet subscriptions, and electronic and audio versions.

RE_Q250
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: maps, sheet music and other printed matter, for example, posters, globes?
Include Internet subscriptions, and electronic and audio versions.

RE_Q260
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: services, for example, photocopying services, library charges, book rentals, bookbinding, advertisements, announcements?
Include Internet subscriptions, and electronic and audio versions.

RE_Q265
In 2012, did your household have any expenses for tuition fees, books or supplies for kindergarten, elementary, secondary school, college or university or for any specialized courses such as music, dance, sport, crafts, etc.?

• Yes
• No (Go to Block TM)

For the following questions include special and private schools.
Exclude day care expenses (record in Section HO – Home Operation, question HO_Q020).
Exclude lodging expenses (record in Section UT – Utilities and Other Rented Accommodation, question UT_Q070).

RE_Q270
In 2012, how much did your household spend on kindergarten, nursery school, elementary or secondary school: tuition fees?

RE_Q280
In 2012, how much did your household spend on kindergarten, nursery school, elementary or secondary school: books?

RE_Q290
In 2012, how much did your household spend on kindergarten, nursery school, elementary or secondary school: supplies?

RE_Q300
In 2012, how much did your household spend on post-secondary education, for example, university, trade, professional courses for: tuition fees?

RE_Q310
In 2012, how much did your household spend on post-secondary education, for example, university, trade, professional courses for: books?

RE_Q315 
Of this amount how much was for new books? You can report this as an amount or a percentage.

RE_Q316
Was this an amount or a percentage?

• Amount
• Percentage

RE_Q320
In 2012, how much did your household spend on post-secondary education, for example, university, trade, professional courses for: supplies?

RE_Q330
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other courses and lessons, for example, music, dancing, sports, crafts?
Exclude driving lessons (record in Section VE – Vehicle Expenses, question VE_Q020).

RE_Q340
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other educational services, for example, tutoring, rental of  books and equipment?

RE_Q340S 
Interviewer: Specify.

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Tobacco and Miscellaneous (TM)

The next section refers to tobacco and miscellaneous expenses.

TM_Q010
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: Cigarettes?

TM_Q020
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: other tobacco products and smokers' supplies?
For example, cigars and similar products, tobacco, matches, pipes, lighters, ashtrays.

Miscellaneous Expenses

TM_Q030
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following financial services: service charges for banks and other financial institutions?
Include safety deposit box charges.

TM_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following financial services: stock and bond commissions?

TM_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following financial services: administration fees for brokers and others?

TM_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household spend on the following financial services: any other financial services, for example, financial planning, tax preparation or advice, accounting services?

TM_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: government-run lotteries?

TM_Q080
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: bingos?

TM_Q090
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: non-government lotteries, raffle tickets and other games of chance?

TM_Q100
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: casinos, slot machines and video lottery terminals?

TM_Q110
In 2012, how much were your household's WINNINGS from: government-run lotteries purchased by yourself or given to you as a gift?

TM_Q120
In 2012, how much were your household's WINNINGS from: bingos paid by yourself or given to you as a gift?

TM_Q130
In 2012, how much were your household's WINNINGS from: non-government lotteries, raffle tickets and other games of chance paid by yourself or given to you as a gift?

TM_Q140
In 2012, how much were your household's WINNINGS from: casinos, slot machines and video lottery terminals paid by yourself or given to you as a gift?

TM_Q150
In 2012, what expenses did your household have for:  fines, loss of deposits, and money lost or stolen?

TM_Q160
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: contributions and dues for social clubs, co-operatives, political and fraternal organizations and alumni associations?
Exclude charitable organizations (record in Section TX – Personal Taxes, Security and Money Gifts, question TX_Q140).
Exclude sports activities (record in Section RE –  Recreation, Reading Materials and Education, question RE_Q180).

TM_Q170
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: tools and equipment purchased for work by wage or salaried workers?
Exclude items reported previously.

TM_Q180
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: legal services not related to dwellings?
Exclude legal services related to house purchase, sale, etc. (record in Section OP - Owned Principal Residences, question OP_Q080).

TM_Q190
In 2012, how much did your household spend on:  funeral services, cemetery plots and upkeep, and tombstones?
Exclude pre-paid funerals (record in Section CA – Change in Assets, question CA_Q031).
Exclude flowers (record in Section HO – Home Operation, question HO_Q070).

TM_Q200
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: government services, for example, passports, birth certificates, citizenship, visas, marriage licenses?
Exclude vehicle registrations and drivers' licences (record in Section AT - Automobiles and Trucks, question AT_Q170 or Section VE – Vehicle Expenses, question VE_Q010).

TM_Q210 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: wholesale/retail memberships?

TM_Q220
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: any other goods not yet reported?

If TM_Q220 >0, go to TM_Q220S

TM_Q220S 
Interviewer: Specify.

TM_Q230 
In 2012, how much did your household spend on: any other services not yet reported for example, rental of halls?

If TM_Q230 >0, go to TM_Q230S.

TM_Q230S 
Interviewer: Specify.

The following questions are asked to obtain details on how purchases were made by the household in 2012.

TM_Q240
In 2012, how much did your household spend on goods and services purchased outside Canada?

TM_Q250
In 2012, did your household purchase any goods or services through direct sales?
For example, the Internet; mail order companies; catalogue sales; infomercials or other television offers; book, music or video clubs; door-to-door salespeople.

• Yes
• No (Go to  Block IN)

TM_Q260
Did your household purchase: food and beverages (through direct sales)?

• Yes
• No

TM_Q270
Did your household purchase: books, newspapers and magazines (through direct sales)?

• Yes
• No

TM_Q280 
Did your household purchase:
… clothing, cosmetics and jewellery (through direct sales)?

• Yes
• No

TM_Q290
Did your household purchase: home entertainment products, for example, CDs, audio equipment, computers through direct sales?

• Yes
• No

TM_Q300
Did your household purchase: other products, for example, appliances, cleaners, toys, crafts, greenhouse or nursery products through direct sales?

• Yes
• No

TM_Q310
Did your household purchase: travel services through direct sales?

• Yes
• No

TM_Q320 
Did your household purchase: other services through direct sales?

• Yes (Go to TM_Q320S)
• No (Go to TM_Q330)

TM_Q320S 
Interviewer: Specify.

TM_Q330
In 2012, how much did your household spend on goods or services purchased through: direct sales over the Internet?

TM_Q340
In 2012, how much did your household spend on goods or services purchased through: other types of direct sales?

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Personal Income (IN)

The next section refers to the income for members 15 years or over on December 31, 2012.

Interviewer: Amounts for persons 14 years or under (born after 1994) should be reported in a parent's column.

Ask all detailed questions (IN_Q010 to IN_Q140) for each person. Question IN_Q150 should be used to record the total amount for income for each person when the respondent cannot provide detailed income.

Maximum of 20 members

IN_Q010
In 2012, how many weeks did you work:
… full-time, including holidays or sick leave with pay?

• Yes
• No
• DK , RF

IN_Q020
In 2012, how many weeks did you work:
… part-time, including holidays with pay?

• Yes
• No
• DK , RF

IN_Q030
For 2012, what was your income from:
… paid employment?
Include total wages and salaries including commissions, tips, bonuses, taxable benefits, research grants, royalties, before deductions.

IN_Q040
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from:
… self-employment ? (gross receipts minus expenses)
Include net farm income including grants and subsidies under farm-support programs, marketing board payments, gross insurance proceeds.
Include net non-farm income from unincorporated business, professional practice, including net income from roomers and boarders (non-relatives).

The following questions concern income from government.

IN_Q050
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: child benefits, for example, child tax benefits, family allowances (federal, provincial and territorial)?

IN_Q060
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: Old Age Security Pension, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Allowance and Allowance for the Survivor from federal government only?
Exclude provincial income supplements (report in question IN_Q090).

IN_Q070
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: benefits from Canada or Quebec Pension Plan?
Report all regular payments for pension, disability and all other type of regular payments.

IN_Q080
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: benefits from Employment Insurance or the Quebec Parental Insurance Plan
Include total benefits before tax deductions.

IN_Q090
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: other government sources, for example, provincial income supplements and grants, GST / QST / HST credit, provincial tax credits, workers' compensation, veterans' pensions, social assistance?

If IN_Q090 >0 or NonResponse, Go To IN_Q090S

IN_Q090S
Interviewer: Specify

IN_Q100
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: Personal Income Tax Refunds?

The following questions concern “Other income”.

IN_Q110
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: dividends, interest on bonds, deposits, savings certificates, and other investment income, for example, net rents from real estate, interest from mortgages?
Exclude capital gains/losses.

IN_Q120
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: retirement pensions, superannuation, and annuities including those from RRSP s and RRIF s?
Exclude withdrawals from a RRSP (record in Section CA – Change in Assets, question CA_Q050).

IN_Q130
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: other money income, for example, alimony, child support, other support from outside the household, non-refundable scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, severance pay, retirement allowances, income maintenance insurance plan payments, other income from outside Canada?

If IN_Q130 >0 or NonResponse, Go To IN_Q130S

IN_Q130S
Interviewer: Specify.

IN_Q140
For 2012, what was [member’s first name]'s income from: other receipts, for example, money gifts received from persons outside your household, cash inheritances and life insurance settlements?

If IN_Q140 >0 or NonResponse, Go To IN_Q140S

IN_Q140S
Interviewer: Specify.

IN_Q150
What was the total amount of income for [member’s first name]?

Go To Block TX

Personal Taxes, Security and Money Gifts (TX)

The next section refers to the personal taxes, security and money gifts for persons 15 years and over on December 31, 2012.

Interviewer: Amounts for persons 14 years and under (born after 1997) should be reported in a parent's column.

TX_Q010
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: income tax on 2012 income?
Exclude taxes paid in 2013 on 2012 income.

TX_Q020
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: income tax on income for years prior to 2012?
Include taxes paid in 2012 on income earned in 2011 or earlier.

TX_Q030
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: other personal taxes, for example, gift tax?

If TX_Q030 >0 or NonResponse, Go To TX_Q030S

TX_Q030S 
Interviewer: Specify.

The following questions are concerning security and employment-related
payments.
Exclude RRSP contributions (record in question CA_Q040).

TX_Q040 
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: premiums on life, term and endowment insurance?

TX_Q050
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: annuity contracts and transfers to RRIF s?

TX_Q060
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: deductions from pay for employment insurance (EI) and Quebec parental insurance (QPIP)?

TX_Q070
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: government retirement or pension fund, including federal, provincial and municipal government funds?

TX_Q080 
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: Canada/Quebec pension plan?

TX_Q090
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: other retirement or pension funds?
Exclude RRSP contributions (record in question CA_Q040).

TX_Q100
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for: dues to unions and professional associations?

TX_Q110
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] pay for support payments to a former spouse or partner?
Include alimony, separation allowance or child support.

The following questions concern money gifts, contributions and other support payments to persons who were not household members.

TX_Q120
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] spend on: money gifts given to persons living in Canada?
Exclude support payments just reported.

TX_Q130 
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] spend on: money gifts given to persons living outside Canada?
Exclude support payments just reported.

TX_Q140
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] spend on charitable contributions to: religious organizations?

TX_Q150 
In 2012, how much did [member’s first name] spend on charitable contributions to: other charitable organizations?
For example, workplace charitable campaigns, Heart fund, Cancer society.

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Change in Assets (CA)

The next section refers to changes in assets.

Report answers as a total of the information reported by individual household members. 

This information is used to complete the household budget and to balance revenues and expenditures.  We need to know the changes in assets over the year – we do not need the amount of assets.

CA_Q010
In 2012, was there an increase or decrease in cash held in accounts in banks, trust or loan companies, and cash on hand?
Include guaranteed investment certificates ( GICs ).
Exclude RRSP s (record in question CA_Q040 or CA_Q050).

• Yes, an increase (Go to CA_Q011)
• Yes, a decrease (Go to CA_Q012)
• No change/Not applicable (Go to CA_Q020)

CA_Q011
What was the net increase?

CA_Q012
What was the net decrease?

CA_Q020
In 2012, was there an increase or decrease in money owed to your household by persons outside your household?
Exclude interest received (record in Section IN – Personal Income, question IN_Q110).

• Yes, an increase (Go to CA_Q021)
• Yes, a decrease (Go to CA_Q022)
• No change/Not applicable (Go to CA_Q030)

CA_Q021 
What was the net increase?

CA_Q022
What was the net decrease?

CA_Q030
In 2012, was there an increase or decrease in money deposited as a pledge against future purchases of goods and services?

• Yes, an increase (Go to CA_Q031)
• Yes, a decrease (Go to CA_Q032)
• No change/Not applicable (Go to CA_Q040)

CA_Q031
What was the net increase?

CA_Q032
What was the net decrease?

CA_Q040
In 2012, how much did your household contribute to Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)?

CA_Q050
In 2012, how much did your household withdraw from Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)?

CA_Q060
In 2012, how much did your household contribute to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?

CA_Q070
In 2012, how much did your household withdraw from Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs)?

CA_Q080
In 2012, what was the value of your household's: purchases of savings bonds, other bonds, Treasury bills and other securities?

CA_Q090
In 2012, what was the value of your household's: sales of savings bonds, other bonds, Treasury bills and other securities?
Exclude interest received on sales (record in Section IN – Personal Income, question IN_Q110).

CA_Q100
In 2012, what was the value of your household's: purchases of stock, mutual funds and shares in investment clubs?

CA_Q110
In 2012, what was the value of your household's: sales of stock, mutual funds and shares in investment clubs?
Exclude interest received on sales (record in Section IN – Personal Income, question IN_Q110).

CA_Q120
In 2012, what was the value of your household's: sales of personal property not traded in on new items in 2012?
Include items sold at auctions, yard sales and garage sales.
Exclude sales of appliances and vehicles (record in Sections HF- Household Facilities and Equipment, AT – Automobiles and Trucks, and RV – Recreational Vehicles).

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Unincorporated Business (UB)

The next section refers to your household investments in unincorporated business.

UB_Q010
In 2012, did anyone in your household have investments in unincorporated businesses, professional practices, farms or rental properties?
Include major improvements, for example, land improvements.
Include your household’s share in the case of partnerships.

• Yes
• No (Go to Block LO)

UB_Q020
In 2012, how much was:
… repaid on the principal of your mortgages or loans?
Include all lump-sum payments.

UB_Q030
In 2012, how much was: paid to purchase assets for the business?
Include computers, machinery, trucks, cars, buildings and other income-earning properties.

UB_Q040 
In 2012, how much was: borrowed for the business or farm?
Include mortgages and loans.

UB_Q050
In 2012, how much was: received after commissions from the sale of business assets?
Include computers, machinery, trucks, cars, buildings and other income-earning properties.

UB_Q060
In 2012, how much was: estimated for capital cost allowance (depreciation) in the determination of net income from self-employment?

UB_Q070
In 2012, was there an increase or decrease in accounts receivable?
For example, amount owed to the respondent by their customers.

• Yes, an increase (Go to UB_Q071)
• Yes, a decrease (Go to UB_Q072)
• No change/Not applicable (Go to UB_Q080)

UB_Q071 
What was the net increase?

UB_Q072 
What was the net decrease?

UB_Q080
In 2012, was there an increase or decrease in accounts payable?
For example, amount owed by the respondent to his suppliers and has not been paid yet.

• Yes, an increase (Go to UB_Q081)
• Yes, a decrease (Go to UB_Q082)
• No change/Not applicable (Go to Block LO).

UB_Q081 
What was the net increase?

UB_Q082
What was the net decrease?

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Loans with Regular Payments (LO)

The next section refers to loans with regular payments.

Include student loans only if repayment has begun (if not, record in section MO – Other Monies owed).
Include loans (other than student loans) received in 2012 for which payment does not begin until after 2012.
Exclude lines of credit, credit cards and accounts, and any outstanding bills (record in section MO – Other Monies Owed).
Exclude mortgages and loans on property (record in Sections MT, OS and UB) and loans pertaining completely to business (record in Section UB).

LO_Q010
In 2012, did your household have any loans with regular payments?

• Yes
• No (Go to Block MO)

LO_Q020
Please list all loans your household had in 2012?

Interviewer:  Enter the loan description used by the respondent, for example, vehicle, recreational vehicle, student, consolidation of debts, furniture/appliances, renovations.

LO_Q030
Was this loan taken out in 2012?

• Yes
• No (Go to LO_Q050)

LO_Q040 
What was the amount of this loan?

LO_Q050 
Was there any additional amount borrowed in 2012 on this loan?

• Yes
• No (Go to LO_Q070)

LO_Q060 
What was the additional amount?

LO_Q070
How much were the total payments made on this loan in 2012?
Include lump-sum payments.

Go To Block MO

Other Monies Owed (MO)

The next section refers to other monies owed by your household.

Exclude money owed or paid in connection with business or mortgage on property.

MO_Q010
In 2012, did your household owe more money on other loans from financial institutions on January 1st or December 31st?
Include lines of credit and student loans that are not yet being repaid.

• Owed more on January 1st (Go to MO_Q011)
• Owed more on December 31st (Go to MO_Q012)
• No difference (Go to MO_Q020)
• No other loans from financial institutions (Go to MO_Q030

MO_Q011
How much more was owed on January 1st?

MO_Q012
How much more was owed on December 31st?

MO_Q020
In 2012, what was the amount of interest charged on the loans from financial institutions?

MO_Q030
In 2012, did your household owe more on credit cards from financial institutions on January 1 or December 31?

• Owed more on January 1st (Go to MO_Q031)
• Owed more on December 31st (Go to MO_Q032)
• No difference (Go to MO_Q040)
• No other loans from financial institutions (Go to MO_Q050)

MO_Q031
How much more was owed on January 1st?

MO_Q032
How much more was owed on December 31st?

MO_Q040
In 2012, what was the amount of interest charged on the credit cards from financial institutions?

MO_Q050
In 2012, did your household owe more on credit cards and other debts with stores, service stations and other retail establishments on January 1st or December 31st?
Include all revolving budget accounts.

• Owed more on January 1st (Go to MO_Q051)
• Owed more on December 31st (Go to MO_Q052)
• No difference (Go to MO_Q060)
• No other loans from financial institutions (Go to MO_Q070)

MO_Q051
How much more was owed on January 1st?

MO_Q052
How much more was owed on December 31st?

MO_Q060
In 2012, what was the amount of interest charged on the credit cards and other debts with stores, service stations and other retail establishments?

MO_Q070
In 2012, did your household owe more for unpaid bills (for example, rents, taxes and hospital bills) on January 1st or December 31st?

• Owed more on January 1st (Go to MO_Q071)
• Owed more on December 31st (Go to MO_Q072)
• No difference (Go to MO_Q080)
• No other loans from financial institutions (Go to MO_Q090)

MO_Q071 
How much more was owed on January 1st?

MO_Q072 
How much more was owed on December 31st?

MO_Q080
In 2012, what was the amount of interest charged on rents, taxes and other bills, for example, hospital bills?

MO_Q090
In 2012, did anyone in your household borrow money through a pay day loan?

• Yes
• No

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Statistics Canada (SC)

SC_R001
Interviewer:  If it will be necessary to call-back the respondent to collect additional information, choose <1>, otherwise, choose  <2> to continue.

• Call-back  Go to SC_R002
• Continue

SC_R002 
Interviewer:  Exit (<F10>) the case now, and assign an In-progress code.

If SC_R001 = 1, then go to END_BLOCK

SC_Q001
Statistics Canada is always looking for ways to make surveys easier to complete.  One option would be to answer the questions on a home computer and then send the information to Statistics Canada via the Internet.  Naturally, the transmission of information would be safeguarded to guarantee privacy.

SC_Q010
If given the option, would you have chosen to do the survey yourself over the Internet?

• Yes
• No
• Not sure

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Summary (SU)

SU_SO
Interviewer:  This is the end of the interview.  If necessary, please return to make any necessary updates, or enter <1> to continue.  Automatic edits may appear which will require follow-up with the respondent.  Otherwise, the case will be finalized.

CAI_SO
Interviewer: This is the end of the component. Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select <Exit> to exit the component.

• Exit

Exit (EX)

OC_N01
Interviewer: Is the case in-progress or final?

• In-Progress
• Final

OC_N02
Interviewer: Assign the appropriate in-progress outcome code.

• Incorrect phone number
• Phone number not in service
• Fast busy signal / strange noise / dead silence / fax machine
• No one home / No answer
• Regular busy signal
• Answering machine or service – no message left
• Answering machine or service – message left
• Call screened / blocked / forwarded
• Interview prevented due to weather conditions
• Interview requested in other official language
• Language barrier (not official language)
• Suspended / interrupted
• Soft appointment; call-back required
• Hard appointment; call-back required
• Verification of survey requested
• Request for interview by another Interviewer
• Refusal
• Refusal first follow-up
• Refusal second follow-up
• Unusual / special circumstances
• Threat to safety
• Interview prevented due to respondent’s mental or physical condition
• Incomplete case

Go To LQ_Q01

OC_N03
Interviewer: Assign the appropriate final outcome code.

• No contact
• Interview prevented due to weather conditions
• Absent for duration of survey
• Interview requested in other official language
• Language barrier (not official language)
• Outside of sample
• Dwelling demolished
• Dwelling under construction / renovation
• Dwelling vacant
• Collective dwelling
• Seasonal or secondary dwelling
• Residents not eligible
• Out of balance
• Refusal (Go to OC_N04)
• Refusal first follow-up (Go to OC_N04)
• Refusal second follow-up (Go to OC_N04)
• Unusual / special circumstances (Go to OC_N05)
• Threat to safety
• Interview prevented due to respondent’s mental or physical condition
• Incomplete case

Go To LQ_Q01

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_N04S)

OC_N04S
Interviewer:  Specify.

OC_N05 
Interviewer:  Record the reason for the non-interview.

• Illness or death in family
• Recovering from natural disaster
• Other – Specify (Go to OC_N05S)

OC_N05S
Interviewer:  Specify.

Living Quarters (LQ)

LQ_Q01
Is there another set of living quarters within this structure?

• Yes (Go to LQ_N02)
• No (Go to TY_R01)

LQ_N02
Interviewer:  Remember to verify the cluster list and add one or more multiples if necessary.  Press <Enter> to continue.

Thank You (TY)

TY_R01
Thank you for your participation in the Survey of Household Spending.

CAI_SO
Interviewer: This is the end of the component. Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select <Exit> to exit the component.

• Exit

END

Your diary of daily expenses

Diary Start Date
DD MM

Diary End Date
DD MM

Goods and services including food from stores and other goods and services

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

Description of item

Write one item per line. 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:

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

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An interviewer will call you on:

Your completed diary will be picked up on:

At:

Thank you! 

We greatly appreciate your participation.

Collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter s19.

Confidential when completed