Place of Residence Information

Q1. Is this your correct address and telephone number?

Select "No" if the address requires any changes (e.g., a spelling mistake or the apartment number is incorrect).

1. Yes
2. No (Please correct your address)

Q2. Please correct your address.

• Apartment or unit (if applicable)
• Civic number
• Civic suffix
• Street name
• Street type
• Street direction
• City, municipality, town, village, First Nations Reserve
• Province or territory
• Postal code
• Telephone number (including area code)
• Extension number (if applicable)

Q3. Is this also your mailing address?

1. Yes
2. No

Q4. Please provide your mailing address.

• Apartment or unit (if applicable)
• Civic number
• Civic suffix
• Street name
• Street type
• Street direction
• City, municipality, town, village, First Nations Reserve
• Province or territory
• Postal code
• Telephone number (including area code)
• Extension number (if applicable)

The next questions refer to your household's usual place of residence and collective dwellings. To make sure you are asked the right questions, we need to correctly identify the dwelling in which you live.

Q5. Is the address displayed on the previous screen your household's usual place of residence?

The usual place of residence is the dwelling where a household usually lives and typically corresponds to the address on the driver's licence.

1. Yes
2. No

Q6. Does your household live in a collective dwelling?

Include:

• residences for non-autonomous senior citizens
• school residences
• hotels and motels
• halfway houses
• work camps
• camps occupied by military personnel only
• lodging and rooming houses
• religious or communal dwelling, e.g., a Hutterite colony and non-religious communes.

1. Yes
   In which type of collective dwelling does your household live?
   • A residence for non-autonomous senior citizens (dwelling without a kitchenette)
   • A school residence
   • A hotel or a motel (Is this your household's usual place of residence?)
   • A halfway house
   • A work camp
   • A camp occupied by military personnel only
   • A lodging or a rooming house (Was the room number included in the address?)
   • A religious or other communal dwelling, e.g., a Hutterite colony
2. No

Household Information

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

Q7. Including yourself, how many persons are staying at this address?

Include all persons who have their main residence at this address, even if they are temporarily away.

Q8. [Please provide your first name, last name, and age./Beginning with yourself, please provide the first name, last name, and age of all the people usually living at this address.]

To add or remove a person, return to the previous question and change the number of persons staying at this address. Review and enter the names of the household members in the table.

Q9. Verify that you are listed first and all of the information is correct.

If all the information is correct, press the Next button.

To make changes, press the Previous button.

Q10. The following section asks questions about each member of your household. Press the Start button to provide the information for each person.

Q11. What is [your/NAME's] date of birth?

Q12. What is [NAME's] relationship to you?

1. Husband or wife
2. Common-law partner
3. Father or mother
4. Son or daughter (birth, adopted or step)
5. Brother or sister
6. Foster father or mother
7. Foster son or daughter
8. Grandfather or grandmother
9. Grandson or granddaughter
10. In-law
11. Other related
12. Unrelated

Q13. What is [your/NAME's] gender?

Gender refers to current gender which may be different from sex assigned at birth and may be different from what is indicated on legal documents. Is it:

1. Male
2. Female
3. Or please specify (Specify this person's gender)

Q14. [Is/Are] [NAME's/you] First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.

If "Yes", select the responses that best describes this person now.

1. No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
2. Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
3. Yes, Métis
4. Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Q15. The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Select all that apply.

[Is NAME's/Are you]:

1. White
2. South Asian
   e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan
3. Chinese
4. Black
5. Filipino
6. Arab
7. Latin American
8. Southeast Asian
   e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
9. West Asian
   e.g., Iranian, Afghan
10. Korean
11. Japanese
12. Other (specify other)

Q16. What is [your/NAME's] marital status?

Is it:

1. Married
   For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".
2. Living common law
   Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.
3. Never married (not living common law)
4. Separated (not living common law)
5. Divorced (not living common law)
6. Widowed (not living common law)

Q17. What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that [you/NAME's] [have/has] completed?

1. Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
2. High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
3. Trade certificate or diploma
4. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
5. University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
6. Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
7. University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Q18. Currently, what is [your/NAME's] main activity?

Is it:

1. Working at a job, a business or self-employed
2. Looking for work
3. Going to school
4. Doing household work
5. Caring for family members including young children
6. Retired
7. Experiencing a long term illness or disability
8. Doing volunteer work
9. No main activity
10. Other (Specify the other main activity)

This completes the questions for [HHMEMBER].

Press the Return to Summary button to return to the household members list.

Dwelling Information

The next section refers to the characteristics and tenure of your dwelling.

Q19. In what type of dwelling do you live?

Would you say:

1. A single detached
2. A semi-detached or double
   i.e., side by side
3. A garden home, town house or row house
4. A duplex
   i.e., one above the other
5. A low-rise apartment of fewer than 5 stories or a flat
6. A high-rise apartment of 5 stories or more
7. A hotel, rooming or lodging house or camp
8. A mobile home
9. Other (Specify the other type of dwelling)

Q20. In what year was this dwelling originally built?

If exact year is not known, give your best estimate.

Q21. Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?

Exclude desirable remodelling or additions.

Would you say:

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

Q22. How many bedrooms are in this dwelling?

Count all rooms designed as bedrooms, even if they are now used for something else. Also count basement bedrooms and rooms that are used as bedrooms now, even if they were not originally built as bedrooms.

Do not count rooms used solely for business purposes.

Q23. When did [you/your household] move to this dwelling?

Report the first year and month that any current household member moved to the dwelling.

Year, Month

Q24. Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

Would you say:

1. Yes, owned, even if it is still being paid for
2. No, rented, even if no cash rent is paid

Q25. Is there a mortgage on this dwelling?

Exclude other types of financing.

1. Yes
2. No

Q26. If you were to sell this dwelling today, how much would you expect to sell it for?

Q27. How many cellphones [do you/does your household] have?

Exclude cellphones used for work only.

Q28. Which of the following services [do you/does your household] have?

Include services received from telecommunication providers.

Exclude online streaming services, e.g., Netflix, Crave.

Select all that apply.

1. Landline telephone service Include IP and VOIP services.
2. Television service
   What type of television services [do you/does your household] have?
   Select all that apply.
   • Cable
   • Satellite dish
   • Phone line or IPTV
   • Fibre-optic
   • Other (Specify the other type of service)
3. Internet access from your dwelling
   What type of internet connections [do you/does your household] have?
   Select all that apply.
   • Fibre-optic
   • Cable
   • High speed telephone or DSL
   • Dial-up through telephone line
   • Satellite
   • Wireless
     Include Internet access through cellphones, tablets, sticks and fixed wireless connections.
     Exclude wireless routers.
   • Other (Specify the other type of connection)

OR

None of the above

Dwelling Expenses

The survey only collects information about household expenses.

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

The next section refers to mortgage related expenses.

Q29. How many mortgages [do you/does your household] currently have on this dwelling?

Q30. Press the Start button to provide the mortgage information.

Q31. How much was the last regular payment for this mortgage?

Include premiums for mortgage-related insurance and property taxes if they are part of the mortgage payments.

Exclude any irregular or lump sum payments.

Q32. What was the payment frequency?

Was it:

1. Weekly
2. Biweekly
3. Semi-monthly
4. Monthly
5. Every two months
6. Quarterly
7. Annually
8. Other (Specify the other payment frequency)

Q33. Were the premiums for mortgage-related insurance included in this mortgage payment?

Mortgage-related insurance includes mortgage life insurance, loan insurance and disability insurance.

1. Yes
2. No

Q34. Were the property taxes included in this mortgage payment?

1. Yes
2. No

Q35. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what was the total premium paid for mortgage-related insurance for this mortgage?

Include mortgage life insurance, loan insurance and disability insurance even if included in the mortgage payments.

Q36. What is the balance owing for this mortgage?

Q37. For this mortgage, in which of the following groups is your current balance owing?

Is it:

1. Less than $25,000
2. $25,000 to less than $50,000
3. $50,000 to less than $75,000
4. $75,000 to less than $100,000
5. $100,000 to less than $150,000
6. $150,000 to less than $200,000
7. $200,000 to less than $250,000
8. $250,000 to less than $300,000
9. $300,000 to less than $500,000
10. $500,000 or more

Q38. What is the amortization period for this mortgage, i.e., the total number of years you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full?

Is it:

1. Less than 10 years
2. 10 to 14 years
3. 15 to 19 years
4. 20 to 24 years
5. 25 years
6. 30 years
7. 35 years
8. 40 years
9. Other (Specify the other amortization period)

This completes the questions for [MORTGAGE]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of mortgages.

[This section refers to other expenses related to this dwelling. The survey only collects information about household expenses. Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income. The next section refers to expenses related to this dwelling.]

Q39. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for the following?

1. Home insurance
   Payment frequency for home insurance
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
2. Condominium fees
3. Include strata fees.
4. Payment frequency for condominium fees
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually

Q40. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Property and school taxes
   Include special service charges and local improvements.
   Include taxes even if included in mortgage payments.
2. Legal charges related to the dwelling
   Include title searches and title transfers.
3. Registration fees, renewal fees, early renewal fees or closing penalties associated with mortgages
   Exclude mortgage payments.
4. Other fees related to the dwelling (Specify the other fees)
   Include:
   • building permits
   • appraisals and inspections
   • surveying fees
   • special assessments for condo owners
   • pad rental for mobile homes.
   The next section refers to the purchase and sale of your principal residences.
   Exclude:
   • purchase and sale of secondary residences
   • dwellings bought or sold solely for business purposes, e.g., dwellings purchased solely for renting
   • dwellings bought or sold for persons who are not household members.

Q41. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many principal residences did [you/your household] purchase?

Q42. Press the Start button to provide information about the purchase of the residence.

Q43. What was the purchase price of this principal residence?

Exclude adjustments to property taxes and heating oil.

Q44. How much did [you/your household] pay for the land transfer tax, the welcome tax and the land registration fees for this residence?

This completes the questions for [purchased residence]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of residences purchased.

Q45. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many principal residences did [you/your household] sell?

Q46. Press the Start button to provide information about the sale of the residence.

Q47. What was the selling price of this principal residence?

Q48. How much did [you/your household] pay for real estate commissions for this residence?

Include fixed fees paid to online real estate brokers, e.g., FairSquare, For Sale By Owner, DuProprio.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

1. Amount
2. Percentage

At two decimal places, e.g., 4.25%

This completes the questions for [residence sold]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of residences sold.

The survey only collects information about household expenses.

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

The next section refers to expenses related to this dwelling.

Q49. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for the following?

1. Rent
   Payment frequency for rent
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
2. Tenants' insurance
   Payment frequency for tenants' insurance
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
3. Parking
   Exclude parking included in rent.
   Payment frequency for parking
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually

Q50. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what additional amounts were paid to the landlord which were not included in regular rent payments, e.g., security deposits?

Q51. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on improvements, renovations, repairs and maintenance for this dwelling?

Exclude amounts reimbursed by the landlord.

Q52. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Legal charges related to the sale of the residence
   Include title searches and title transfers.
2. Registration fees, renewal fees, early renewal fees or closing penalties associated with mortgages
3. Other fees related to the sale of the residence (Specify the other fees)
   Include:
   • building permits
   • appraisals and inspections
   • surveying fees.

The next section refers to spending on utilities.

Exclude expenses already included in condo fees and rent payments.

Q53. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for the following?

Exclude rental of heating equipment.

1. Water and sewage charges
   Include pumping services and water tankers that deliver water and fill water tanks at private homes.
   Payment frequency for water and sewage charges
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
2. Electricity
   Payment frequency for electricity
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
3. Natural gas

   Payment frequency for natural gas

   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually

Q54. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] receive in credits or subsidies to help pay utility bills for the following

Report the total amount received.

Credits and subsidies are funds received from provincial or municipal support programs, energy provider assistance programs, emergency financial assistance or social assistance allowances.

1. Electricity
2. Natural gas

Q55. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Propane
   Include propane for barbecues.
2. Heating oil
3. Wood and other fuel
   Include wood, charcoal and wood pellets used for heating, cooking or for pleasure, e.g., fireplace.
4. Rental of heating equipment
   e.g., hot water tank and propane tank
   The next section refers to spending on repairs, maintenance, improvements and renovations.
   Exclude:
   • expenses for vacation homes, secondary residences, rented principal residences and other properties
   • expenses charged against business or rental income.

Q56. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following for [the principal residence which was sold/the current principal residence/all residences including the current principal residence and the principal residence which was sold]?

1. Repairs and maintenance
   Work to keep the property in working order without improving its quality.
   e.g., painting a fence, replacing a broken windowpane or replacing a furnace filter
2. Improvements and renovations
   Work that leads to an increase in value and overall quality of the property.
   e.g., adding to the structure, installing a pool, adding a new fence, replacing windows or installing a new furnace

Q57. How much was spent on contract work or hired labour for the following?

Include the cost of materials if they were billed with the labour.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

1. Repairs and maintenance
   You reported [Q56a].
2. Improvements and renovations
   You reported [Q56b].

Secondary Residence Expenses

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

Exclude dwellings owned by the household, but rented out for the whole year, as they are considered a business.

Q58. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many secondary residences did [you/your household] own?

A secondary residence is defined as any other dwelling used by the household as secondary living quarters, e.g., cottages, hobby farms or summer residences.

Include timeshares and properties outside of Canada.

Exclude moveable secondary residences, e.g., trailers or motor homes.

Q59. Press the Start button to provide information about each secondary residence.

Q60. Was this secondary residence purchased in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

1. Yes (What was the purchase price?)
   If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of the secondary residence, report only [your/your household's] portion of the expense.
2. No

Q61. Is there a mortgage on this secondary residence?

1. Yes
2. No

Q62. How much was the last regular payment on this mortgage?

Q63. What was the payment frequency?

Was it:

1. Weekly
2. Biweekly
3. Semi-monthly
4. Monthly
5. Every two months
6. Quarterly
7. Annually
8. Other (Specify the other payment frequency)

Q64, What is your best estimate of the amount owing on this mortgage?

Q65. What is the amortization period for this mortgage, i.e., the total number of years you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full?

Is it:

1. Less than 10 years
2. 10 to 14 years
3. 15 to 19 years
4. 20 to 24 years
5. 25 years
6. 30 years
7. 35 years
8. 40 years
9. Other (Specify the other amortization period)

Q66. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend for this secondary residence on the following?

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

1. Property taxes, school taxes, water and sewage charges
2. Property insurance
3. Electricity and fuel charges
   Include natural gas and wood.
4. Home security and communication services
   Include landline telephone, television, satellite radio and Internet.

Q67. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend for this secondary residence on the following?

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

1. Repairs and maintenance
2. Improvements and renovations
3. Other expenses
   Include:
   • condominium and strata fees
   • survey costs
   • timeshare arrangements
   • legal fees
   • mortgage-related insurance premiums.

Exclude snow removal, garbage disposal and groundskeeping services.

This completes the questions for [secondary residence]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of secondary residences.

Q68. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many secondary residences did [you/your household] sell?

Q69. Press the Start button to provide information about each secondary residence sold.

Q70. What was the selling price?

If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of the secondary residence, report only [your/your household's] portion of the sale.

Q71. What were the real estate commissions?

Include fixed fees paid to online real estate brokers, e.g., FairSquare, For Sale By Owner, DuProprio.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

1. Amount
2. Percentage

At two decimal places, e.g., 4.25%

This completes the questions for [secondary residence sold]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of secondary residences sold.

Other Property Expenses

Q72. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many other properties did [you/your household] own?

Include land, lots and dwellings owned and not used.

Exclude:

• principal and secondary residences
• rental or business property
• farm property.

Q73. Press the Start button to provide information about the other properties.

Q74. Was this other property purchased in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

1. Yes (What was the purchase price?)
   If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of this property, report only [your/your household's] portion of the expense.
2. No

Q75. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend for this other property on the following?

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

1. Mortgage payments
2. Improvements, renovations, repairs and maintenance
3. Other expenses
   Include:
   • property taxes
   • survey costs
   • appraisal fees
   • utilities.

This completes the questions for [other properties]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of other properties.

Q76. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many other properties did [you/your household] sell?

Include land, lots and dwellings owned and not used.

Exclude:

• principal and secondary residences
• rental or business property
• farm property.

Q77. Press the Start button to provide information about the other properties sold.

Q78. What was the selling price?

If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of the secondary residence, report only [your/your household's] portion of the sale.

Q79. What were the real estate commissions?

Include fixed fees paid to online real estate brokers, e.g., FairSquare, For Sale By Owner, DuProprio.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

1. Amount
2. Percentage

At two decimal places, e.g., 4.25%

This completes the questions for [other properties sold]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of other properties sold.

Household Furnishings Expenses

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

Include:

• new and used goods
• gifts purchased for persons who are not household members
• purchases for use in principal residences, secondary residences or other properties
• the total cost of goods purchased even if not fully paid at the time of purchase, e.g., installment plans and "buy now, pay later" agreements
• taxes, customs duties and any additional charges.

Exclude:

• purchases for a dwelling rented to another household
• expenses charged against business or rental income.

Q80. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Furniture for indoor and outdoor use
   Include mattresses, home-made and home-finished furnishings.
   Exclude rental costs.
2. Rugs, mats and under-padding
   Exclude wall-to-wall carpeting.
3. Works of art, carvings and other decorative ware
   Include vases, candlesticks, figurines and wall hangings.
   Exclude curtains.

Q81. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following household appliances?

Include built-in appliances.

1. Refrigerators and freezers
2. Cooking appliances
   Include stoves, ranges, convection ovens and barbecues.
3. Microwave ovens
4. Small appliances
   Include small electric food preparation appliances, e.g., electric grills, toaster ovens, pressure cookers, air fryers, coffee makers, blenders, and bread makers.
5. Washers, dryers and dishwashers
6. Air conditioners, portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers
   Exclude central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Q82. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Power lawn, garden and snow removal equipment
   Include mowers, tractors, snowblowers, rotary tillers and hedge trimmers.
2. Power tools
   Include electric drills, circular saws, sanders, jigsaws, motors and pumps.

Q83. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on rental, maintenance, repair and services for household items?

e.g., services for carpet cleaning, rental of power tools, service agreements for appliances, lawn or snow removal equipment tune-ups and making keys.

Q84. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Exclude value of equipment when part of a plan with a communications service provider.

1. Purchase of telephones, cellphones, answering and fax machines
   Include devices only.
2. Smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable technology devices and accessories?
3. Tablets
   e.g., iPad and Galaxy Tab
4. E-book readers
   e.g., Kobo and Kindle

Q85. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Portable and non-portable audio equipment and home theatre systems
   Include headphones and smart speakers, e.g., Google Home and Amazon Echo.
   Exclude televisions, DVD and Blu-Ray players.
2. Cameras, camcorders and drones
   Include parts, accessories and equipment.
3. Televisions
4. Video and television components
   Include media streaming players, video recorders, DVD and Blu-Ray players and other related parts and accessories.
   Exclude game consoles.

Q86. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on desktop computers, laptops and other types of computer hardware?

Include accessories, parts and equipment.

Exclude video game consoles and tablet computers.

Q87. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on rental, maintenance, repair and services for electronic equipment?

Include repairs of cellphones, computers, audio and video equipment, configuration and restoration of computers, maintenance, protection or insurance plans offered by telecommunication service providers or electronic devices sellers.

Exclude expenses for communication services.

Communication Service Expenses

The next section refers to spending on home security and communication services.

Communication services include landline telephone, cellphone, pager, television, satellite radio and Internet.

Include services used in your principal residence and rented accommodations, e.g., vacation homes rentals, campgrounds and accommodations rented by household members while away at school or working away from home.

Exclude:

• services associated with secondary residences and other owned properties
• services included in rent or condominium fees
• expenses charged against business or rental income.

Q88. [Do you/Does your household] pay for two or more services together as a package or bundle?

Include:

• home security services
• landline telephone
• cellphone and pager
• television and satellite radio
• Internet.

1. Yes
2. No

Q89. How many bundles [do you/does your household] have?

Q90. Press the Start button to provide information about each bundle.

Q91. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for [bundle]?

Include:

• installation
• service charges
• long distance charges after discounts
• equipment rental charges.

Q92. What was the payment frequency for [bundle]?

1. Monthly
2. Every two months
3. Quarterly
4. Annually

Q93. Which of the following services are included in [bundle]?

Select all that apply.

• Landline telephone
• Cellphone and pager
• Television and satellite radio
• Internet
• Home security services

Q94. Are you able to provide the cost of each service included in [bundle]?

1. Yes
2. No

Q95. What was the cost of each service included in [bundle]?

1. Landline telephone
2. Cellphone and pager
3. Television and satellite radio
   Include:
   • movie rentals and special events paid to television providers
   • satellite radio for vehicles, e.g., Sirius XM.
4. Internet
5. Home security services
   Include monitoring and response.
   Exclude installation charges and equipment, e.g., fire extinguishers and alarm systems.

This completes the questions for [bundle]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of your bundles.

Q96. [Do you/Does your household] pay for additional home security and communication services, e.g., landline telephone, cellphone, pager, television, satellite radio and Internet?

[Remember to include/Include] any payments made for non-household members.

1. Yes
2. No

Q97. [Excluding any bundles, how much was/How much was] [your/your household's] last payment for the following services?

[Remember to include/Include] any payments made for non-household members.

Include:

• service charges
• long distance charges after discounts
• equipment rental charges
• installation charges, except for home security.

1. Landline telephone
   Payment frequency for landline telephone
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
2. Cellphone and pager
   Payment frequency for cellphone and pager
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
3. Television and satellite radio
   Include:
   • movie rentals and special events paid to television providers
   • satellite radio for vehicles, e.g., Sirius XM.
   Exclude video streaming subscriptions, e.g., Netflix.
   Payment frequency for television and satellite radio
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
4. Internet
   Payment frequency for Internet
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually
5. Home security services
   Include monitoring and response.
   Exclude installation charges and equipment, e.g., fire extinguishers and alarm systems.
   Payment frequency for home security services
   1. Monthly
   2. Every two months
   3. Quarterly
   4. Annually

Child Care Expenses

The next question refers to spending on child care and children's camps.

Q98. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Child care outside the home
2. Child care inside the home
   Include occasional babysitting.
3. Children's camps
   e.g., day camps and summer camps

Regular Expenses

The next section refers to spending on food, beverages, cannabis, cigarettes and gasoline. The reference period is 2 weeks.

Include expenses for all household members.

Include all taxes, tips and delivery fees.

Q99. In the 2-week period between [DT_DAYSTART] and [DT_DAYEND], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Alcoholic beverages purchased in stores
   Include purchases made in liquor stores, beer stores, wine stores and grocery stores.
   Exclude non-alcoholic beer and wine.
2. Alcoholic beverages purchased in bars, cocktail lounges and restaurants
3. Food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased from restaurants, vending machines and lunch programs
   Include:
   • home delivery, fast-food restaurants, snack bars, cafeterias, bars, coffee shops and caterers
   • online food ordering services, e.g., Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes.
   
   Exclude alcoholic beverages.
4. Food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased in stores and markets
   Include self-made beer and wine.
   Exclude non-food items and alcohol bought with your groceries.
5. Ready-to-cook meal delivery services
   Include meal kit delivery businesses, e.g., Goodfood, Chefs Plate and HelloFresh.

Q100. In the 2-week period between [DT_DAYSTART] and [DT_DAYEND], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Cannabis for non-medical use
   Include all cannabis products.
   Exclude cannabis prescribed by a doctor.
2. Cigarettes
   Exclude e-cigarettes.
3. Other tobacco products and smokers' supplies
   Include e-cigarettes.

Q101. In the 2-week period between [DT_DAYSTART] and [DT_DAYEND], how much did [you/your household] spend on gasoline?

Exclude expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.

Clothing Expenses

The next section refers to spending on clothing and footwear. The reference period is 3 months.

Include:

• new and second-hand clothing
• gifts for persons who are not household members
• purchases for unborn children
• sales taxes.

Q102. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following footwear categories?

Include shoes, sandals, boots and slippers.

Exclude sport or activity-specific footwear, e.g., running shoes, cleats or skates.

1. Footwear for women and girls 14 and over
2. Footwear for men and boys 14 and over
3. Footwear for children under 14

Q103. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following clothing categories?

Exclude rented clothing.

1. Clothing for women and girls 14 and over
2. Clothing for men and boys 14 and over
3. Clothing for children under 14

Include cloth diapers.

Exclude diaper service.

Q104. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Athletic footwear
   Include running shoes.
   Exclude sport or activity-specific footwear, e.g., skates, cleats, dance shoes, bowling shoes and fisherman's boots.
2. Accessories
   Include gloves, hats, mitts, purses, ties, belts, wallets and umbrellas.
3. Watches and other jewellery
   Exclude smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable electronic devices.

Q105. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on material used to make clothing, e.g., fabric, knitting yarn, thread and other notions?

Exclude yarn used for crafting and cloth for curtains and furnishings.

Q106. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on coin-operated washers or dryers, dry-cleaning and laundry services?

Include diaper service and self-service dry cleaning.

Exclude disposable items, e.g., diaper liners.

Q107. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on services related to footwear, jewellery and clothing?

Include:

• tailoring and dressmaking
• clothing and costume rental
• clothing repair, alteration and storage
• purse, shoe, jewellery and watch repair
• engraving of jewellery.

Health Care Expenses

The next section refers to spending on health care.

Include:

• direct costs, i.e., out-of-pocket expenses incurred by household members for all personal health care received
• amounts not covered by insurance, e.g., exclusions, deductibles and expenses over limits.

Exclude payments that have been or will be reimbursed.

Q108. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for the following?

1. Medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products prescribed by a doctor
2. Cannabis for medical use prescribed by a doctor
   Include all cannabis products.
3. Non-prescribed medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products
   Include headache and pain remedies, vitamins, herbal and homeopathic remedies.
4. Non-prescribed eyewear and eye care goods
   Include eyeglass cases and supplies for contact lenses.
5. Other health care supplies and goods
   Include first aid kits, bandages, thermometers and elastic hosiery.

Q109. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for health care equipment?

Include:

• CPAP machines
• hearing aids
• wheelchairs
• three or four-wheeled scooters
• hospital beds
• patient lifts.

Q110. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for the following?

1. Prescription eyewear
   Include contact lenses, eyeglasses, frames and insurance on lenses.
2. Eye care services
   Include eye exams, eye surgery, e.g., laser eye surgery.
3. Dental care, orthodontics and periodontics

Q111. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for weight control programs, quit-smoking programs and other medical services, e.g., ambulances, rental of medical equipment and laboratory services?

Exclude expenses for weight control and smoking cessation programs in a hospital or from a physician or other health care practitioner.

Q112. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for the following?

1. Hospital care, nursing homes and other residential care facilities
   Include all charges, e.g., telephone and TV rentals.
2. General practitioners, family doctors and specialists
   Include uninsured services, e.g., doctor's notes, renewals of prescriptions by phone, tests required for insurance and services received in private clinics.
   Include acupuncture expenses if the acupuncturist is a medical doctor.

Q113. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for other health care practitioners?

Include physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, dietitians, nutritionists, homeopaths, podiatrists, osteopaths, acupuncturists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, naturopaths, nurses and attendant care workers.

Exclude non-therapeutic massage therapists and acupuncturists who are medical doctors.

1. For in-home care
2. For care outside the home

The next question refers to premiums for health care insurance and life insurance.

Q114. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on premiums for the following?

1. Private health and dental insurance plans
   Include group insurance plans financed in part by employers.
   Exclude public health plans, e.g., provincially or territorially administered hospital, medical and drug plans.
2. Life, term and endowment insurance
   Include:
   • disability insurance if included in a life insurance plan
   • group insurance
   • loan insurance.
   Exclude premiums paid for mortgage life insurance.
3. Accident or disability insurance
   Include group insurance plans financed in part by employers.

Vehicle Expenses

The next section refers to spending on vehicles, e.g., cars, vans and trucks.

Include all vehicles owned, leased, traded-in, sold or operated at any time during the last 12 months.

Exclude expenses charged against business income.

Q115. How many vehicles did [you/your household] own, lease, trade-in, sell or operate in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

Include vehicles not owned by your household only if expenses were incurred, e.g., parking, insurance premiums or registration fees.

Exclude rented or recreational vehicles.

Q116. Press the Start button to provide information about each vehicle.

Q117. Describe the year, make and model of this vehicle.

If unable to provide year, make and model, enter any other description, e.g., blue car.

Q118. Which of the following best describes this vehicle?

Is it:

1. A car
2. A van or mini-van
3. A truck or SUV

Include jeeps.

Q119. What was the status of this vehicle at the end of last month?

Was it:

1. Owned by a member of your household
2. Leased by a member of your household
3. Sold, traded-in or returned to dealership
4. Owned or leased by non-household member
5. Other (Specify the other ownership status)

Q120. Was this vehicle purchased in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

Include vehicles previously leased and purchased during the last 12 months.

Exclude vehicles purchased exclusively for business.

1. Yes
2. No

Q121. Was this vehicle purchased from a dealer or private household?

1. A dealer
   Was this vehicle new or used?
   1. New
   2. Used
2. A private household

Q122. What was the purchase price [after the trade-in allowance and manufacturer's rebates were deducted/] for this vehicle?

Include all sales taxes.

Q123. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following for this vehicle?

1. Lease payments
   Exclude operating costs and vehicles leased exclusively for business.
2. Other leasing costs
   Include deposits and closing costs.
   Exclude any amounts credited for a trade-in vehicle used towards a lease down payment or vehicles leased exclusively for business.

This completes the questions for [vehicle]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of vehicles.

The reference period is 3 months for the next question only.

[For the next questions, combine expenses for all vehicles. /The next questions refer to other vehicle-related expenses.]

Q124. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Vehicle maintenance and repairs
   Include oil and tire changes, tune-ups, car washes, emissions tests, brakes and body work.
   Exclude amounts paid by insurance, amounts paid by persons who were not members of your household and towing fees.
2. Tires, batteries and other parts and supplies purchased separately
   Include mufflers, spark plugs, oil and windshield washer fluid.
3. Accessories and attachments
   Include alarm systems, car starters, radios, block heaters, car top carriers and seat covers.

Q125. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Vehicle registration fees
   Registration fees are also referred to as "renewing plates", "tags" or "vehicle licence".
   Include insurance that is paid with registration fees.
2. Insurance premiums
   Exclude insurance that is paid with registration fees.
3. Auto association fees, towing, toll and bridge fees, security and communication services, e.g., OnStar
   Exclude satellite radio, e.g., Sirius XM.

Q126. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Drivers' licences and tests
   Include government insurance if part of the fee.
2. Driving lessons
   Include:
   • the cost of using a driving school vehicle to take a driving test
   • driving lessons for other types of vehicles, e.g., motorcycles.
3. Rental fees for cars, vans and trucks
   Include:
   • mileage
   • insurance charges
   • taxes
   • drop-off fees
   • rental fees for moving vehicles
   • annual dues and usage fees for car sharing services, e.g., Vrtucar, Communauto and Zipcar.
   Exclude amounts paid by insurance.
4. Children's car seats and boosters
   Include gifts.
   Exclude combination stroller, carrier and car seat systems.

The reference period for the next few questions is 3 months.

Q127. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on all parking costs?

[Include parking costs at place of residence. /Exclude parking costs at place of residence. /]

Include parking at work, school, hospital, airport, park-and-ride and parking meters.

Exclude money paid for traffic and parking tickets.

Transportation and Accommodation Expenses

The next section refers to spending on transportation services and accommodations.

Include:

• deposits even if services will be received after the reference period
• expenses made in Canada and outside Canada.

Exclude expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.

Q128. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. City or commuter bus, subway, streetcar and commuter train
2. Peer-to-peer ride services, e.g., Uber and Lyft
   Exclude car sharing services, e.g., Vrtucar, Communauto and Zipcar.
3. Taxi
4. Other local passenger transportation, e.g., carpool, airport shuttle, limousine or ferry services and sightseeing tours

Include annual subscription fees and additional fees for bicycle rental, e.g., Bixi.

Q129. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on package trips that included transportation?

Package trips offer a combination of services for which costs are not identified separately, e.g., transportation, accommodation, meals and sightseeing.

Q130. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Exclude expenses previously reported in packages.

1. Airplane
2. Train, e.g., VIA Rail
   Include sleeping cars.
3. Inter-city bus, e.g., Greyhound
   Inter-city buses run between cities and towns or between points on highways.
4. Other inter-city passenger transportation, e.g., sightseeing tours, ferries, water taxis, river shuttles and carpooling

Q131. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Moving services
   Include expenses paid to companies offering moving and packing services
   Exclude fees for moving trucks rented by the household.
2. Rental of storage space, e.g., storage locker

Q132. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Exclude expenses previously reported in packages with transportation.

1. Hotels or motels
2. Any other accommodations, e.g., cottage rentals, vacation home rentals, Airbnb rentals and campgrounds
   Include accommodations for household members away at school or temporarily away from home.

Recreational Vehicle Expenses

The next section refers to spending on bicycles and recreational vehicles. The reference period is 12 months.

Include all sales taxes.

Report purchase price after the trade-in allowance was deducted.

Q133. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], which of these vehicles did [you/your household] own or operate?

Exclude rented or leased vehicles.

Did [you/your household] own or operate:

1. Bicycles
   Exclude children's bicycles with wheels under 35 centimetres (14 inches).
2. Kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddleboats or stand up paddle boards (SUP boards)
3. Sailboats
4. Motorized watercraft
   Include boats and personal watercraft.
5. Snowmobiles
6. Motorcycles, scooters or dirt bikes
7. Motor homes
8. Tent trailers
9. Fifth wheel or travel trailers
10. Truck campers
11. All-terrain vehicles (ATV)
12. Utility trailers
13. Other (Specify the other types of vehicles)
14. None of the above

How much did [you/your household] spend on:

... the purchase?

Include amount only if purchased in the last 12 months.

... maintenance and repairs?

... parts and supplies?

... registration fees and licences?

In some provinces, government insurance fees are paid with registration fees.

Include insurance that is paid with registration fees.

... insurance premiums?

Exclude insurance that is paid with registration fees.

Q134. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on parking, storage fees and other dues for all recreational vehicles combined?

Include:

• boat storage
• harbour dues and mooring fees
• hangar and airport fees.

Q135. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on rented or leased recreational vehicles?

The next section refers to spending on education, personal interest courses and recreation.

Exclude:

• day care expenses
• lodging expenses
• expenses that have been or will be reimbursed.

Education and Recreation Expenses

The next section refers to spending on education, personal interest courses and recreation.

Exclude:

• day care expenses
• lodging expenses
• expenses that have been or will be reimbursed.

Q136. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following tuition expenses?

Include direct costs only, i.e., out-of-pocket costs.

Exclude textbooks, school supplies, school trips and other educational services.

1. Nursery school, kindergarten, elementary or secondary school
   Include special and private schools.
   Exclude day care expenses.
2. University
3. Other training, e.g., college, CEGEP, trade and professional institutions

Q137. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Textbooks
   Include digital and electronic textbooks.
2. School supplies
3. Other educational services (Specify the other educational services)
   Include:
   • tutoring
   • outings and field trips
   • school application fees
   • textbook rental
   • fees charged by the school for learning materials.
   Specify the other educational services

Q138. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on personal interest courses and lessons, e.g., music, dance, language, photography, computer, pottery, computer, first aid?

Exclude:

• sports-related courses and lessons
• membership fees and dues to join a sports team or a league
• driving lessons.

Q139. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on books?

Include e-books.

Exclude textbooks, magazines and magazine subscriptions.

Q140. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on admission to the following?

1. Movie theatres
2. Live sporting events
3. Live performing arts events
   Include plays, concerts and dance performances.
4. Museums, historic sites, zoos, heritage facilities, ice shows, craft shows, fairs and festivals

Q141. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Sporting services
   Include:
   • entry fees and dues for ski hills, sports clubs, fitness centres, golf courses, fishing and hunting clubs
   • out-of-school individual and group lessons, e.g., aerobics, skating, swimming and other sports
   • hunting and fishing licences
   • rental of sport and activity-specific footwear, e.g., ski boots, golf shoes and skates.
2. Recreational and leisure services
   Include:
   • admission fees to water parks, amusement parks and provincial parks
   • pin-ball machines, arcade games and other games for adults
   • party planning for receptions and events, e.g., children's birthday parties and weddings
   • services of mountain guides and tour guides
   • entrance fees for dancing establishments and nightclubs.
   Exclude games of chance.
3. Rental, maintenance and repairs of recreation, sports, fitness and photographic equipment or musical instruments
   Exclude expenses for rental, maintenance and repairs of recreational vehicles, e.g., bicycles and kayaks.

Miscellaneous Expenses

The next section refers to miscellaneous expenses.

Q142. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Administration fees for brokers and commissions on stock and bonds
2. Legal services, e.g., notary and lawyer fees
   Exclude expenses related to dwellings, e.g., purchase or sale of homes.
3. Funeral services, tombstones, cemetery plot purchase and upkeep
   Include pre-paid funeral services.
   Exclude food and flowers.
4. Fines
   Include money paid for traffic and parking tickets.

Q143. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Service charges for banks and other financial institutions
   Include:
   • monthly bank charges
   • withdrawal fees
   • safety deposit box charges
   • annual fees for credit cards
   • fees related to annuity contracts and transfers to RRIFs.
2. Financial services
   Include:
   • financial planning
   • tax preparation and advice
   • accounting services.
   Exclude income tax software.
3. Government services
   Include:
   • passports and visas
   • birth certificates and citizenship certificates
   • marriage licences
   • NEXUS membership fees.
   Exclude:
   • vehicle registrations and drivers' licences
   • passport photo services and drivers' licence photo services
   • licences for hunting, fishing and firearms.

Q144. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Online and other wholesale and retail memberships
   Include memberships that provide advantages to members, e.g., Costco, Amazon Prime.
2. Contributions and dues for social clubs, co-operatives, political and fraternal organizations and alumni associations
   Exclude professional association dues, union dues and charitable donations.

Q145. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Housekeepers, cleaners and house-sitters
   A house-sitter is a person who lives in or takes care of a home by agreement with the usual occupants while they are away.
2. Snow removal, garbage disposal and groundskeeping services
   Include:
   • lawn mowing, trimming of hedges and shrubs
   • tree removal, planting, weeding, pruning and spraying
   • soil and plant testing
   • landscape design services and consulting services
   • water analysis.

Q146. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on digital services, i.e., online services?

Exclude:

• audiobooks and e-books
• Internet versions of newspapers and magazines
• expenses for goods and services purchased via Internet, e.g., clothes, books and plane tickets.

1. Streaming services, e.g., Spotify and Netflix
   Include podcasts
2. Movies, music and video downloands, e.g., iTunes
3. Online gambling
   Include sports betting and online casinos.
   Exclude government managed gambling platforms and lotteries
4. Online gaming, e.g., video games and gaming apps
   Include virtual reality games, gaming subscriptions and in-game purchases
5. Other digital services, e.g., online software subscriptions, online storage and dating and genealogy services.
   Specify the other digital services

Q147. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Purchase of pets
2. Pet food and pet-related goods
3. Veterinarian services, kennels, grooming and other pet-related services
   Include pet insurance and items prescribed by a veterinarian, e.g., medicine and shampoo.

The reference period for the next few questions is 3 months.

Q148. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Include tips.

1. Hairdressing and barber services
2. Other personal care services
   Include:
   • hair removal, manicures and facials
   • non-therapeutic massages
   • tattoos and piercings
   • spa services and non-surgical cosmetic services.
   Exclude expenses for massages as part of a medical treatment.

Q149. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Postage and delivery services
   Include:
   • parcel delivery and shipping
   • postage stamps
   • couriers
   • registered mail
   • post office boxes
   • fax services.
   Exclude memberships that provide free or faster shipping, e.g., Amazon Prime.
2. Services related to reading materials
   Include:
   • photocopying services
   • library charges
   • book rentals
   • announcements, e.g., wedding, birth and death
   • classified ads in newspapers and online.
3. Photographic services
   Include:
   • printing and mounting of photographs and posters
   • film processing and processing of digital images
   • school pictures
   • passport and drivers' licence photos
   • photographer's fees.
   Exclude cameras, photo paper and ink cartridges.

Donations and Gifts of Money

The next question refers to donations and gifts of money, including cheques and pre-paid credit cards.

Q150. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

1. Donations to religious and other charitable organizations
   e.g., workplace charitable campaigns, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Red Cross and Amnesty International.
2. Gifts of money given directly to persons living in Canada
   Exclude gifts of money exchanged between household members.
3. Gifts of money given directly to persons living outside Canada
   The next section asks about income and weeks worked. The questions are asked for each member of the household aged 16 years and over.

Income

Q151. Press the Start button to provide information about each household member listed below.

Now a question about total personal income.

Q152. What is your best estimate of [your/NAME's] total personal income, before taxes and deductions, from all sources during the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Income can come from various sources such as from work, investments, pensions or government. Examples include Employment Insurance, social assistance, child benefits and other income such as child support, spousal support (alimony) and rental income.

Capital gains should not be included in the personal income.

Q153. In which of the following groups did [your/NAME's] total personal income fall for the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Would you say:

1. Less than $30,000 including income loss
2. $30,000 or more

Q154. In which of the following groups did [your/NAME's] total personal income fall for the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Would you say:

1. Less than $5,000
2. $5,000 to less than $10,000
3. $10,000 to less than $15,000
4. $15,000 to less than $20,000
5. $20,000 to less than $25,000
6. $25,000 to less than $30,000

Q155. In which of the following groups did [NAME's/your] total personal income fall for the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Would you say:

1. $30,000 to less than $40,000
2. $40,000 to less than $50,000
3. $50,000 to less than $60,000
4. $60,000 to less than $70,000
5. $70,000 to less than $80,000
6. $80,000 to less than $90,000
7. $90,000 to less than $100,000
8. $100,000 and over

Q156. In [2022], how many weeks [did you/did NAME] work?

Include paid holidays.

1. 30 hours or more per week
2. Less than 30 hours per week

Q157. In [2022], how much [did you/did NAME] pay or receive for support payments?

A support payment is an amount payable or receivable as an allowance on a periodic basis to support the recipient, children of the recipient or both.

Include alimony, separation allowance and child support.

Exclude gifts.

1. Support payments paid to a former spouse or partner
2. Support payments received from a former spouse or partner

This completes the questions for [each household member]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of household members.

The Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) was launched as a modernization pathfinder project^{Footnote 1} in 2017 to provide comprehensive information on non-resident ownership and the financing of residential properties. Its first release focused on the cities of Toronto and Vancouver and has since expanded to cover other geographies and topical issues through the creation of a micro-level database. This standalone database was one of the CHSP's main deliverables and involved standardizing, cleaning, and integrating various databases (e.g., property assessment rolls, land titles, Census of Population, tax data, the Business Register, and the Longitudinal Immigration Database) from internal and external data providers. Data and data products were released as soon as development and analysis were completed.

This evaluation was conducted by Statistics Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board's Policy on Results and Statistics Canada's Risk-based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2021/2022 to 2025/2026). The objective of the evaluation was to provide a neutral, evidence-based assessment of the CHSP. The evaluation aimed at providing valuable information about the relevance and usefulness of data produced by the CHSP. It also looked at some of the lessons learned from the CHSP so far to inform future direction.

Overall, users reported that the CHSP database and data products were relevant and useful and filled important existing data gaps. CHSP data were used to generally understand the housing market, prepare reports, inform policy, conduct research, and communicate with the public. Possible improvements in areas such as timeliness, accessibility, and available data were noted. Users also identified several needs including information about the rental market, increased granularity and increased geographic coverage. The CHSP is aware of these needs and is currently exploring options to meet them moving forward.

Several key lessons can be learned from the CHSP as a modernization pathfinder project. These lessons include the importance of supporting innovation, recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and developing relationships with stakeholders. The CHSP also highlighted the complexity involved and the resources required to work with administrative data. At the broader agency level, the CHSP has highlighted the need for Statistics Canada to be clear about the complexities of working with administrative data, the opportunity to continue to support partnerships and coordination across housing divisions, and the importance of supporting innovation and expediency while managing risk.

The evaluation proposed two recommendations:

Recommendation 1:

The Assistant Chief Statistician (ACS), Economic Statistics (Field 5), should ensure a comprehensive strategic plan is developed that defines the CHSP's core priorities:

• The strategic plan should consider the development of new products that meet users' needs and existing gaps, the CHSP's communications goals, and provide a roadmap on how to efficiently achieve these in a standardized and sustainable way.
  • The plan should be based on a risk analysis that accounts for the CHSP's evolution from a developing program to a more established one — thus impacting the balance between innovation, expediency, and risk appetite.
• The strategic plan, either annual or multi-year, should be reviewed periodically by the ACS or appropriate oversight group.

Recommendation 2:

The ACS, Economic Statistics (Field 5), in consultation with relevant partner ACSs, should ensure that there are processes in place, informed by CHSP's lessons learned, to support the CHSP's continued collaboration with other partners across the agency. This includes:

• Developing mechanisms and/or governance structures that support coordination and collaboration across divisions that work on housing as well as clearly defining the housing divisions' roles and responsibilities.
• Assessing the CHSP's relationships with internal corporate partners (e.g., Stakeholder Relations and Engagement, the Data Integration Division, and the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre) given it is nearing the end of the first developmental phase. This assessment should identify opportunities for further collaboration, including sharing innovations the CHSP has developed, identifying opportunities to leverage internal partners' expertise, and defining their roles moving forward.
• Reviewing and documenting lessons learned from the CHSP, and sharing these lessons, including innovative in-house solutions, with key partners to promote innovation and expediency.

January 9, 2023

OTTAWA —Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that the 2026 Census of Population content consultation is underway.

Thanks to the commitment and cooperation of all Canadians, the 2021 Census was a great success. Canadians now have the opportunity to provide valuable information on their census data needs and help in the success of the next Census cycle. Participants can give examples of how they use data and provide information about data sources that could supplement or replace existing census information. They can also suggest content changes or additions for the 2026 Census of Population and comment on the relevance of the current census content.

Statistics Canada is seeking feedback on census content from representatives in federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments; First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, communities and organizations; academia; non-governmental organizations; private businesses; and other census data users.

Invitations to participate have been sent by email to individuals and organizations that are known census data users. Statistics Canada has also reached out to data users through its website, social media accounts and regional offices. Completing the questionnaire online is quick, easy and secure.

For more information about the 2026 Census of Population content consultation or to access the online questionnaire, please visit the 2026 Census of Population Content Consultation web page.

For more information, contact Media Relations at 613-951-4636 or statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

Resources

• Calgary-based TC Energy Corporation announced it had initiated a shut down of the Keystone Pipeline System on December 7th in response to a release of oil in Kansas. The company announced on December 14th the restart of the Keystone Pipeline section that extends from Hardisty, Alberta to Wood River/Patoka, Illinois. On December 21st, TC Energy said the affected segment of the Keystone Pipeline System remained isolated and will not be restarted until it is safe to do so and when the company has regulatory approval from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). On December 23rd, TC Energy said the U.S. PHMSA had approved the Restart Plan for the Cushing segment.
• Calgary-based Suncor Energy Inc. announced it had shut down its Commerce City refinery in Colorado on December 24th due to equipment damage caused by extreme weather. Suncor said a restart of the facility with a return to full operations is expected to be completed by late in the first quarter of 2023.
• Calgary-based Cenovus Energy Inc. announced its 2023 budget, which includes plans to invest between $4.0 billion and $4.5 billon. Cenovus said the investments include about $2.8 billion of sustaining capital to maintain base production, and a range of $1.2 billion to $1.7 billion to be directed towards optimization and growth, including construction of the West White Rose project in Atlantic Canada.
• Calgary-based Imperial Oil Ltd. announced its capital spending is forecast at $1.7 billion in 2023 and includes a planned ramp-up for the Strathcona Renewable Diesel project, application of solvent technologies at Cold Lake, and ongoing investment on the in-pit tailings project at the Kearl oil sands facility.
• Calgary-based Enbridge Inc. announced it expects to deploy approximately $6 billion of capital in 2023, inclusive of maintenance capital.
• The Government of Canada announced it had approved the NOVA Gas Transmission Limited (NGTL) West Path Delivery 2023 (WP2023) pipeline project with 34 binding conditions related to environmental protection, the involvement of Indigenous people in monitoring, safety and integrity, and employment and training. The Government said the project will add approximately 40 km of new natural gas pipeline in southwestern Alberta to the existing 25,000-km NGTL system.
• Toronto-based Superior Plus Corp. and Certarus Ltd. of Calgary announced they had entered into a definitive arrangement agreement for Superior to acquire Certarus for a total acquisition value of $1.05 billion. The companies said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.
• Vancouver-based Canfor Corporation announced a temporary reduction in production of approximately 150 million board feet in December and January through curtailments at all solid wood facilities in B.C. and Alberta. Canfor said curtailments would start on December 19th and would range from one to four weeks across its Canadian operations. Canfor also said it anticipates that the majority of its B.C. facilities will operate below full capacity in the New Year.
• Vancouver-based Western Forest Products Inc. announced plans to temporarily reduce its lumber production output for the remainder of 2022 by approximately 20 million board feet to manage inventory levels to current market conditions. The company said the reduction would be spread across its British Columbia manufacturing platform throughout December and that it expects production to resume at impacted sites in January 2023.
• The Government of Canada announced its decision to approve the Marathon Palladium Project, a proposed palladium mine located 10 km from Marathon, Ontario, with 269 legally-binding conditions to protect the environment, including mitigation measures and follow-up program requirements.
• Florida-based The Mosaic Company announced it had temporarily curtailed production at its Colonsay potash mine in Saskatchewan. Mosaic said underground development work will continue in anticipation of the restart of both mills in early 2023.

Transportation

• Calgary-based WestJet Airlines Ltd. announced it was taking first steps in growing overall capacity from Calgary International Airport by more than 25% in 2023, including new intercontinental routes between Calgary and Tokyo, Barcelona, Edinburgh, and increased frequencies between Calgary and Dublin, London, Paris, and Rome.
• Toronto-based Porter Airlines announced it was adding flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International Airport, Calgary International Airport, Edmonton International Airport, and Halifax Stanfield International Airport, with the initial flight schedules starting in February 2023. Porter also said it was launching four new Canadian and U.S. routes from Ottawa International Airport and Boston, New York-Newark, Quebec City, and Thunder Bay starting in March 2023.

Financial

• TD Canada Trust, RBC Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), BMO Bank of Montreal, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), Scotiabank, and Laurentian Bank of Canada announced they were increasing their prime lending rates from 5.95% to 6.45%, effective December 8th.
• Toronto-based Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire HSBC Bank of Canada for an all-cash purchase price of $13.5 billion. RBC said the closing is expected by late 2023, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals.

Other news

• The Bank of Canada increased its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%. The last change in the target for the overnight rate was a 50 basis points increase in October 2022.
• The Government of Canada announced on December 2nd that the G7 and Australia had reached consensus on a maximum price of USD $60 per barrel for seaborne Russian-origin crude oil in line with the unanimous decision by Member States of the European Union to endorse a price level for the price cap. The Government said that the price cap on Russian-origin crude oil would enter into force on December 5th, 2022, or very soon thereafter, and that the price cap on Russian-origin petroleum products will enter into force on February 5th, 2023.
• The Government of Canada announced on December 5th the opening of General Motors of Canada Company's (GM) CAMI Electric Vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario. The Government said the plant will build fully electric delivery vans, and that by 2025 the plant plans to manufacture 50,000 EVs per year.
• The Government of Canada announced on December 8th the new Federal Action Plan to Strengthen Internal Trade that outlines a strategy to accelerate efforts to remove barriers to trade and that the strategy contains five elements:
  • The launch of the first pan-Canadian Internal Trade Information Hub to provide open and accessible data on internal trade in Canada;
  • Stakeholder engagement to better understand what can be done to support internal trade around the country;
  • Research to identify and address trade barriers;
  • Enhanced funding for the Internal Trade Secretariat; and
  • A review of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) to reduce federal exemptions, with a focus on government procurement.
• The Government of Canada announced on December 21st that it had determined that the significant adverse environmental effects of Switzerland-based Glencore International AG's proposed Sukunka Coal Mine Project, an open-pit metallurgical coal mine located near Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, could not be mitigated and that the project therefore cannot proceed.
• The Government of Saskatchewan released its 2022-23 Mid Year Report on November 29th. The Government forecasts a $1.1 billion budget surplus in 2022-2023 and real GDP growth of 5.3% in 2022 and 1.9% in 2023.
• The Government of Quebec released its Update on Quebec's Economic and Financial Situation on December 8, which confirmed additional investments of more than $13 billion over five years to implement the Anti-Inflation Shield. The Government forecasts a $5.2 billion budget deficit for 2022-2023 and real GDP growth of 3.1% in 2022 and 0.7% in 2023.
• The Government of Manitoba released its 2022-23 Mid-Year Report - Fiscal and Economic Update on December 20th. The Government forecasts a $193 million budget deficit in 2022-2023 and real GDP growth of 3.7% in 2022 and 1.4% in 2023.
• The Government of Nova Scotia released its Forecast Update on December 20th. The Government forecasts a $142.6 million budget deficit for 2022-2023 and real GDP growth of 2.1% in 2022 and 1.6% in 2023.
• The Government of Prince Edward Island released its Economic and Fiscal Update on December 22nd. The Government forecasts a $94.8 million deficit for 2022-2023 and real GDP growth of 2.4% in 2022 and 1.2% in 2023.
• On November 29th, the Government of Alberta introduced the Alberta Sovereignty within a United Canada Act that would allow the Government to stand up to federal government overreach and interference in areas of provincial jurisdiction, including in the areas of private property, natural resources, agriculture, firearms, regulation of the economy and delivery of health, education, and other social programs.
• On December 7, the Government of Alberta introduced the Inflation Relief Statutes Amendment Act, 2022 that would enable the expansion of utility rebates, electricity price protection over the winter, personal income tax indexation retroactive to the 2022 tax year, full suspension of the provincial fuel tax, and delivery of upcoming targeted relief payments to families, seniors and vulnerable Albertans.
• Aurora, Ontario-based Magna International Inc. announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire the Veoneer Active Safety business from SSW Partners, LP of New York for USD $1.525 billion in cash. Magna said the transaction is expected to close near mid-year 2023, subject to certain regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

United States and other international news

• United States President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of New York and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on December 23rd and continuing.
• The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 50 basis points to 4.25% to 4.50% and said it anticipates that ongoing increases in the target range will be appropriate. The last change in the target range was a 75 basis points increase in November 2022. The Committee also said it will continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage-backed securities.
• The European Central Bank (ECB) raised the three key ECB interest rates by 50 basis points to 2.50% (main refinancing operations), 2.75% (marginal lending facility), and 2.00% (deposit facility). The last change in these rates was a 75 basis points increase in October 2022. The ECB also said it intends to continue reinvesting, in full, the principal payments from maturing securities purchased under the Asset Purchase Program (APP) until the end of February 2023 and that subsequently, the APP portfolio will decline at a measured and predictable pace, as the Eurosystem will not reinvest all of the principal payments from maturing securities.
• The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to increase the Bank Rate by 50 basis points to 3.5%. The last change in the Bank Rate was a 75 basis points increase in November 2022.
• The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced it will apply a negative interest rate of -0.1% to the Policy-Rate Balances in current accounts held by financial institutions at the BoJ and that it will purchase a necessary amount of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) without setting an upper limit so that 10-year JGB yields will remain at around zero percent. The BoJ said that while significantly increasing the amount of JGB purchases, it will expand the range of 10-year JGB yield fluctuations from the target level: from between around plus and minus 0.25 percentage points to between around plus or minus 0.5 percentage points.
• The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the target for the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.1%. The last change in the target for the cash rate was a 25 basis points increase in November 2022.
• The Monetary Policy and Financial Stability Committee of Norway's Norges Bank raised the policy rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%. The last change in the policy rate was a 25 basis points increase in November 2022.
• OPEC and non-OPEC members announced on December 4th that participating countries decided to reaffirm the decision of the 33rd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting on October 5, 2022.
• New Jersey-based BlockFi Inc. and eight of its affiliates announced on November 28th they had commenced voluntary cases under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to stabilize its business and provide the Company with the opportunity to consummate a comprehensive restructuring transaction. BlockFi said that as part of its restructuring efforts, it will focus on recovering all obligations owed to it by its counterparties, including FTX and associated corporate entities.
• New York-based Voyager Digital Ltd. announced that its operating company Voyager Digital LLC selected U.S. exchange BAM Trading Services Inc. of California, doing business as Binance.US, as the highest bid for its assets at approximately USD $1.022 billion after a review of strategic options with the core objective of maximizing the value returned to customers and other creditors as quickly as possible.

Financial market news

• West Texas Intermediate crude oil closed at USD $80.26 per barrel on December 30th, down from a closing value of USD $80.55 at the end of November. Western Canadian Select crude oil traded in the USD $49 to $59 per barrel range throughout December. The Canadian dollar closed at 73.83 cents U.S. on December 30th, down from 74.03 cents U.S. at the end of November. The S&P/TSX composite index closed at 19,384.92 on December 30th, down from 20,453.26 at the end of November.