Public Opinion Survey Following the June 30, 2014 Federal By–elections
Section 5: Appendix A Survey Questionnaire July 2014
PINTRO
PHONE INTRO
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[IF ASKED ABOUT ELECTIONS CANADA]: The toll-free telephone number for Elections Canada is 1–800–463–6868. Their hours of operation are Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).READ ONLY IF LANDLINE SAMPLE:
READ ONLY IF LANDLINE SAMPLE:
I would like to speak to the youngest person in your household who was at least 18 years of age on June 30, 2014 and is a Canadian citizen. Would that be you?
IF PERSON SELECTED IS NOT AVAILABLE, ARRANGE FOR CALL-BACK
IF PERSON SELECTED IS NOT AVAILABLE OVER INTERVIEW PERIOD, ASK FOR ANOTHER PERSON 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND STEP BACK TO SCR1.
IF IN DOUBT, CONFIRM WHETHER RESPONDENT WOULD LIKE TO BE INTERVIEWED IN ENGLISH OR FRENCH
READ TO ALL:
PRIV
This call may be recorded for quality control or training purposes.
X1
DO NOT ASK. Record Gender:
Male1
Female2
SCR1
May I confirm that you are a Canadian citizen?
IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens. Would there be someone in your household who is a Canadian citizen? IF YES ASK TO SPEAK TO THAT PERSON
Yes1
No2 ->THNK2
SCR2
May I confirm that you were at least 18 years old on June 30, 2014?
IF NO: This survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who were at least 18 years old on June 30, 2014. Would there be someone in your household who was at least 18 years old on June 30, 2014.? IF YES ASK TO SPEAK TO THAT PERSON
Yes1
No2 ->THNK2
SCR3
Between May 28 and June 30 2014, did you live in the federal district of [Region]?
IF NO: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding and were eligible to vote in the June 30 2014 by-election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
IF ONLY FOR PART OF REVISION PERIOD: Unfortunately, this survey must be completed by Canadian citizens who lived in this riding for the entire revision period (May 28th through June 30 2014), and were eligible to vote in the June 30 2014 by-election. THANK AND DISCONTINUE.
IF UNSURE: INTERVIEWER TO REVIEW LIST OF COMMUNITIES IN THE RIDING WITH RESPONDENT TO DETERMINE IF HE/SHE WAS A RESIDENT OF THE RIDING. IF SO, CONTINUE. IF NOT, DISCONTINUE USING LANGUAGE IN CODE 02. LIST OF COMMUNITIES ATTACHED.
IF UNUSRE (2): INTERVIEWER TO USE ELECTIONS CANADA’S ONLINE VOTER INFORMATION SERVICE TO VERIFY RIDING BY POSTAL CODE (www.elections.ca/scripts/vis/finded ).
Yes1
No2 ->THNK2
S15
And to better understand how results vary by area or neighbourhood, and to verify that you qualify for this study, can you tell me your postal code?
ENTER POSTAL CODE AND CHECK THAT IT FALLS WITHIN RIDING. IF NOT, TERMINATE.
IF REFUSED, TERMINATE
7777
Don't know/Refusal99
S1
Could you please tell me, in what year were you born?
ENTER POSTAL CODE AND CHECK THAT IT FALLS WITHIN RIDING. IF NOT, TERMINATE.
IF REFUSED, TERMINATE
7777
No Response99
IF RESPONDENT REFUSES: Could you please tell me into which of the following categories your age falls? (READ LIST)
18-241
25-342
35-443
45-544
55-645
65 or older6
No response/refused99
S15B
Have I reached you today on a land—line or a cell phone?
Land line1
Cellular phone2
Don't know/Refused (RECORD AS LANDLINE)9
S15C
IF S15B is "Cellular phone"
Do you have a landline at home?
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refused9
Q1
Did you know that a federal by-election took place on June 30 in your riding?
Yes1
No2 ->Q14
Don't know/Refused9 ->Q14
Q2
From which sources do you recall hearing about the by-election?
PROBE. RECORD UP TO 3 MENTIONS.(DO NOT READ)
EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)1
Voter information card (received in the mail)2
Radio3
TV4
Newspaper5
Elections Canada Website6
Internet: other websites7
Word of mouth (friends, relatives, colleagues)8
Candidates/parties election signs9
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)10
Other source (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99 X
Q3
Many people don't or can't vote for a variety of reasons. This is particularly true for by-elections, where voter turnout is often much lower than in general elections. Did you vote in the June 30 federal by-election?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refused9
IF Q3 IS YES, GO TO Q5.
Q4A
Q3 IS NO OR DK/NR
What is the main reason you did not vote?
DO NOT READ – CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
Related to government1
Related to politicians (in general)2
Related to political parties3
Related to candidates4
Related to political party leaders5
Related to campaign issues6
Related to electoral system7
Regional discontent8
Lack of competition9
Lack of information10
Problems with access to the polls11
Registration problems12
Lack of information on voting process e.g. when/where to vote13
Meaninglessness of vote14
Lack of interest/ apathy15
Turned attention elsewhere16
Cynicism17
Health/Injury/ Illness18
Transportation issues19
Travelling (out of town, abroad…)20
Weather issues21
No documents to prove identification when voting22
No documents to prove identification when registering23
Too busy24
Work25
Family obligations26
Religious beliefs27
Polling station too far away from home28
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q4B
Q3 IS NO
Would you have voted if you were able to vote on the Internet using the Elections Canada Web site?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Maybe3
Don't know/Refusal9
Q4C
Q3 IS NO
Is there something that would encourage you to vote in the next federal election?
DO NOT READ - RECORD ONLY ONE ANSWER
7777
Don't know/Refusal99
GO TO PQ6
Q5
Q3 IS YES
What was the main reason you voted?
DO NOT READ - RECORD ONLY ONE ANSWER
To support a particular party1
To support a particular candidate2
To oppose a particular party3
To oppose a particular candidate4
Feel it is a duty to vote or exercising the right to vote5
To set an example for children/others6
Habit – always vote7
Important to participate in the political process8
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
PQ6
I would like to ask a few questions about information you may have received in advance of the by-election.
Q6
During the campaign, did you receive a voter information card addressed to you personally and telling you where and when to vote?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
IF Q6 IS NO/DK, GO TO Q11
Q7
Q6 IS YES
Was your name correct on the card you received?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q8
Q6 IS YES
Was your address correct on the card?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q9
Q7 OR Q8 IS NO
Did you do anything to make corrections to incorrect information on the card you received?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q10
Q6 IS YES
In addition to providing information about where and when to vote, what did the voter information card talk about?
DO NOT READ. CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
Polling station number1
Voter information card cannot be used as an ID2
Voters need to show ID at the polls3
Information about advance polls4
What to do if information on the VIC is incorrect5
Reminder/enticement to vote6
Telephone number7
Website (elections.ca)8
Voting by mail / at local Elections Canada office / Special Voting Rules9
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q11
Q6 IS NO OR DK/NR
What did you do to find out whether you were registered to vote in this election?
DO NOT READ. CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
Found out at the polling station/local Elections Canada office1
Called the phone number indicated on someone else’s voter information card (ie. anyone’s VIC)2
Called 1 800 number of Elections Canada3
Consulted the Elections Canada web site4
Informed the revising agent who was at my home5
I did nothing specific98
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
PQ12
Now, I would like to ask you a few questions about voting in the by-election...
Q12
Q3=YES
Which method did you use to vote? Was it...
READ IN ORDER UNTIL RESPONDENT PROVIDES A RESPONSE – CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
At the polling station on election day on June 30?1
At the advance polling station (or in advance polls) – on June 20, 21 or 23?2
At the local Elections Canada office?3
By mail?4
Other (SPECIFY) (DO NOT READ)77
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal99
Q13
Q3=YES
Q12 ANSWER IS INSERTED
Thinking about casting your vote ____________, would you say it was...
READ
Very easy1
Somewhat easy2
Somewhat difficult3
Very difficult4
Don't know/Refusal9
Q14
Q12 IS NOT BY MAIL
Did you know that it is possible to vote by mail at any time during a federal election?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know98
Refusal99
Q15
Did you know that voters must present a proof of IDENTITY in order to vote at a federal election?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q16
Did you know that voters must present a proof of ADDRESS in order to vote at a federal election?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q17
Q15 OR Q16 IS YES
From what sources do you recall hearing about these requirements?
DO NOT READ UNLESS REQUIRED - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)1
Voter information card (received in the mail)2
Radio3
TV4
Newspaper5
Elections Canada website6
Internet: other websites7
Word of mouth (friends, relatives, colleagues)8
When I voted9
Previous election10
Experience/prior knowledge11
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)12
Other source (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
IF Q1 IS "NO" OR "DK/NR" GO TO SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC SECTION (PS1)
IF Q12 IS "at the local Elections Canada office" or "other" GO TO Q23
IF Q3 IS NOT YES, GO TO Q19
Q18
Q3=YES
Did you have the required identification documents with you, when you went to vote?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
IF Q3 IS NOT YES AND Q4A IS NOT "No documents to prove identification when voting" GO TO Q22
Q19
Q18 IS NOT YES OR Q4A IS "No documents to prove identification when voting"
Wording if Q4A IS "No documents to prove identification when voting":
You mentioned earlier that you did not vote because you did not have documents to prove your identification. Which pieces of identification or documentation were you missing?
Wording if Q18 is NOT YES:
Which pieces of identification or documentation were you missing?
READ IF NECESSARY - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
Document with your photo1
Document with your name2
Document with your address3
No identification pieces4
Other (SPECIFY)77
(VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal99
IF Q3 IS NOT YES AND Q4A IS "No documents to prove identification when voting" GO TO Q22
Q20
Q18 IS NOT YES
What did you do about it?
READ IF NECESSARY
Swore an oath with a respondent1
Went back to find missing documents2
(VOLUNTEERED) Other (SPECIFY)77
(VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal99
PQ21
Q18 IS YES OR Q20 IS "Went back to find missing documents"
Which document did you use to prove your identity and address?
DO NOT READ – PROBE IF ONLY ONE DOCUMENT IS MENTIONED: "DID YOU PROVIDE ANOTHER DOCUMENT?" IMPORTANT: CODE A MAXIMUM OF TWO ANSWERS. RECORD FIRST RESPONSE SEPARATELY FROM SECOND RESPONSE.
ALSO IMPORTANT: IF FIRST DOCUMENT MENTIONED IS "DRIVER'S LICENSE" OR "PROVINCIAL/TERRITORIAL ID CARD", DO NOT PROBE FOR A SECOND RESPONSE
Q21A
Q18 IS YES OR Q20 IS "Went back to find missing documents"
1st Response
Driver's Licence1 (GO TO Q22)
Health Card2
Canadian Passport3
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Citizenship Card)4
Birth Certificate5
Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)6
Social Insurance Number Card7
Old Age Security Card8
Student ID Card9
Provincial/Territorial Identification Card10 (GO TO Q22)
Liquor Identification Card11
Hospital/Medical Clinic Card12
Credit/Debit Card13
Employee Card14
Public Transportation Card15
Library Card16
Canadian Forces Identity Card17
Veterans Affairs Canada Health Card18
Canadian Blood Services/Héma-Québec Card19
CNIB ID Card20
Firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence or Possession Only Licence 21
Fishing, Trapping or Hunting Licence22
Outdoors or Wildlife Card/Licence23
Hospital bracelet worn by residents of long-term care facilities24
Utility Bill (telephone, TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water)25
Bank/Credit Card Statement26
Vehicle Ownership/Insurance27
Correspondence issued by a school, college or university28
Statement of Government Benefits (employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)29
Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a First Nations band or reserve30
Government Cheque or Cheque Stub31
Pension Plan Statement of Benefits, Contributions or Participation32
Residential Lease/Mortgage Statement33
Income/Property Tax Assessment Notice34
Insurance Policy35
Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee36
One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter, soup kitchen, student/senior residence, or long-term care facility: Attestation of Residence, Letter of Stay, Admission Form or Statement of Benefits37
Parolee Identification Card38
Voter information card97
None (not possible for 1st response)98
Other (SPECIFY)77
DK/NR99
Q21B
Q18 IS YES OR Q20 IS "Went back to find missing documents"
2nd Response
(BLANK)
Health Card2
Canadian Passport3
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship (Citizenship Card)4
Birth Certificate5
Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card)6
Social Insurance Number Card7
Old Age Security Card8
Student ID Card9
(BLANK)
Liquor Identification Card11
Hospital/Medical Clinic Card12
Credit/Debit Card13
Employee Card14
Public Transportation Card15
Library Card16
Canadian Forces Identity Card17
Veterans Affairs Canada Health Card18
Canadian Blood Services/Héma-Québec Card19
CNIB ID Card20
Firearm Possession and Acquisition Licence or Possession Only Licence 21
Fishing, Trapping or Hunting Licence22
Outdoors or Wildlife Card/Licence23
Hospital bracelet worn by residents of long-term care facilities24
Utility Bill (telephone, TV, public utilities commission, hydro, gas or water)25
Bank/Credit Card Statement26
Vehicle Ownership/Insurance27
Correspondence issued by a school, college or university28
Statement of Government Benefits (employment insurance, old age security, social assistance, disability support or child tax benefit)29
Attestation of Residence issued by the responsible authority of a First Nations band or reserve30
Government Cheque or Cheque Stub31
Pension Plan Statement of Benefits, Contributions or Participation32
Residential Lease/Mortgage Statement33
Income/Property Tax Assessment Notice34
Insurance Policy35
Letter from a public curator, public guardian or public trustee36
One of the following, issued by the responsible authority of a shelter, soup kitchen, student/senior residence, or long-term care facility: Attestation of Residence, Letter of Stay, Admission Form or Statement of Benefits37
Parolee Identification Card38
Voter information card97
None (not possible for 1st response)98
Other (SPECIFY)77
DK/NR99
Q22
Overall, how easy is it to meet the identification requirements? Would you say that it is...?
READ. NOTE: THIS QUESTION REFERS TO RESPONDENT'S OWN EXPERIENCE
Very easy1
Somewhat easy2
Somewhat difficult3
Very difficult4
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal9
Q12 IS "By mail", OTHER, OR "DK/NR" GO TO Q36
PQ22A
INSERT BASED ON Q12 RESPONSE OF 1 OR 3
1 = polling station
3 = local Elections Canada office
At approximately what time of day did you go to vote?
DO NOT READ. IF NECESSARY, READ: "Was it from…" and probe
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.1
11:31 a.m.-1:30 p.m.2
1:31 p.m.-3:30 p.m.3
3:31 p.m.-5:30 p.m.4
5:31 p.m.-7:30 p.m.5
7:31 p.m.-9:30 p.m.6
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal99
PQ22B
INSERT BASED ON Q12 RESPONSE OF 2
2 = advance polling stations
At approximately what time of day did you go to vote?
DO NOT READ. IF NECESSARY, READ: "Was it from…" and probe
12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. 1
2:01 p.m.-4:00 p.m.2
14:01 p.m.-6:00 p.m.3
6:01 p.m.-8:00 p.m.4
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal99
Q23
INSERT BASED ON Q12 RESPONSE OF 1, 2 OR 3
1 = polling station
2 = advance polling stations
3 = local Elections Canada office
When you went to vote, did you head to the __________ from home, from work or from another location?
DO NOT READ. IF NECESSARY, READ: "Was it from…" and probe
Home?1
Work?2
Another location? (SPECIFY)77
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal99
Q24
Was it a convenient distance for you?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q25
INSERT BASED ON Q12 RESPONSE OF 1, 2 OR 3
1 = polling station
2 = advance polling stations
3 = local Elections Canada office
Did you have any difficulty reaching the ___________?
DO NOT READ. QUESTION REFERS TO DIFFICULTY GETTING TO THE BUILDING.
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q26
Q25 IS YES
Could you briefly describe these difficulties?
DO NOT READ - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
Physical accessibility1
Polling station address difficult to find2
Room inside the building difficult to find3
Not enough parking4
Wrong information on my voter information card ((i.e., wrong polling station address)5
Imprecise signage (interior / exterior)6
Other(SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q27
Once you arrived at the address of the polling station, would you say that the building where you voted was ... (READ RESPONSES)?
NOTE: IF ASKED TO CLARIFY THE TERM “ACCESSIBILE”: THE TERM REFERS TO ACCESS INTO THE BUILDING – I.E. ENTRANCE TO IT
Very accessible1
Somewhat accessible2
Not very accessible3
Not accessible at all4
Don't know/Refusal9
Q28
Q27 IS "Not very accessible" or "Not accessible at all"
Could you briefly describe what made the building inaccessible?
DO NOT READ. RECORD ONLY ONE ANSWER – ASK FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON IF MORE THAN ONE GIVEN.
Physical accessibility1
Polling station address difficult to find2
Room inside the building difficult to find3
Not enough parking4
Wrong information on my voter information card (wrong address)5
Imprecise signage (interior / exterior)6
Other(SPECIFY)77
Don't know98
Refusal99
Q29
Would you say that there were enough directional signs outside the building to help you find the entrance of the polling station?
DO NOT READ NOTE: IF RESPONDENT SAYS DON'T RECALL - CODE AS DK
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q29A
Once inside, were there enough signs to help you find your way to the room where the vote took place?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q29B
Once inside, did you notice a "Welcome to the Polling Place poster" listing guidelines for good conduct at the polling place"?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q30
INSERT BASED ON Q12 RESPONSE OF 1, 2 OR 3
1 = polling station
2 = advance polling stations
3 = local Elections Canada office
Did you see any signs indicating that the ________ had level access for wheelchairs?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q30A
Q30 IS YES
How would you rate the visibility of these signs? Were they...
READ. QUESTION REFERS TO SIGNS ABOUT WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
Highly visible1
Somewhat visible2
Not very visible3
Don't know/Refusal9
Q31
IF Q6 IS YES AND Q21A AND Q21B AREIS NOT “voter information card” AND Q21B IS NOT “voter information card”
Did you bring your voter information card with you to the polling station?
DO NOT READ. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q32
In which language were you served?
DO NOT READ. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY
English1
French2
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q32A
Were you satisfied or not with the language in which you were served?
DO NOT READ
Yes, satisfied1
No, not satisfied2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q33
Would you say that the waiting time for voting was reasonable?
DO NOT READ. QUESTION REFERS TO AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT AT THE POLLING STATION WAITING TO CAST A BALLOT
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q34
Did you need special assistance to cast your ballot?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q34A
Q34 IS YES
What kind of assistance did you need?
DO NOT READ
Assistance by family / friend1
Assistance by poll staff2
Template to mark ballot paper3
Sign language translator4
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q35
Q34 IS YES
Overall, how satisfied were you with the services provided by Elections Canada staff when you voted? Would you say...?
READ. QUESTION REFERS TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY ELECTIONS CANADA STAFF PRESENT AT THE POLLING STATION
Very satisfied1
Somewhat satisfied2
Not very satisfied3
Not at all satisfied4
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal99
Q36
Overall, how easy or difficult is it to cast a ballot at the polling station in a federal election or by-election vote? Would you say that it is...? READ
NOTE: QUESTION REFERS BROADLY TO THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS
Very easy1
Somewhat easy2
Somewhat difficult3
Very difficult4
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal9
PQ37
I would like to ask you some questions about any information you may have required about this by-election...
Q37
Where did you get information on voting procedures for this by—election? By that I mean, when and where to vote and how to prove your identity and address before voting.
CLARIFY IF RESPONDENT MISUNDERSTANDS QUESTION: I do not mean the information that you used to decide which candidate to vote for.
DO NOT READ - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
IMPORTANT NOTE; IF RESPONSE IS “IN THE MAIL” ASK WHAT THEY RECEIVED IN THE MAIL TO FULLY IDENTIFY SOURCE
Voter information card1
EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)2
Television3
Radio4
Newspapers5
Telephone (1 800 number)6
Pamphlets/brochures7
Friends/family/parents8
Internet/web-site (general)9
Elections Canada web-site10
Elections Canada11
Political parties/candidates12
Local Elections Canada office in the electoral district13
Revising agents/enumerators14
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)15
None/Did not intend to vote98
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q38
Did you notice an advertisement from Elections Canada about the June 30 by—election? By this I mean an advertisement by Elections Canada about the voting process. I do not mean advertising by political parties or news stories about the by-election.
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q39
Q38 IS YES
Where did you notice it?
DO NOT READ - CODE UP TO 3 ANSWERS
Voter information card1
EC householder – brochure / leaflet / reminder card (received in the mail)2
Radio3
Newspapers4
Pamphlets/brochures5
Elections Canada web-site6
Local Elections Canada office in the electoral district7
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
Q40
Q38 IS YES
What did it talk about?
DO NOT READ - RECORD UP TO 3 RESPONSES
Voters must prove their ID/address before voting1
Reminder to vote2
Enticement to vote3
Election date4
Telephone number5
Website (elections.ca)6
Polling stations’ opening hours7
Advanced polling dates8
Voting by-mail9
Voting at the local Elections Canada office10
Special Voting Rules11
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99X
Q41
Did you contact Elections Canada for any reason during the campaign?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
IF Q41 IS NO/DK/NR, GO TO Q43.
Q42
Q41 IS YES
Did you get the information you needed?
IF YES, PROBE FOR FULLY OR PARTIALLY
Yes, fully1
No, partially2
No3
Don't know/Refusal9
Q43
So far as you can recall, did you receive a telephone call from Elections Canada informing you about where and when to vote during this by-election?
DO NOT READ. EMPHASIZE “Elections Canada”
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
Q44
Thinking about the June 30 federal by-election, would you say that Elections Canada ran the election... ?
EMPHASIZE “Elections Canada” READ CATEGORIES
Very fairly1
Somewhat fairly2
Somewhat unfairly3
Very unfairly4
Don't know/No opinion9
Rotate Q45a and Q45b.
Q45a) Do you recall hearing or seeing the slogan "Elections Canada, your source of voting information"?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Unsure 3
Don't know/Refusal9
Q45b) Do you recall hearing or seeing the slogan "Vote! Shape your world"?
DO NOT READ
Yes1
No2
Unsure 3
Don't know/Refusal9
Q46 And among those two slogans, which one do you prefer?
ROTATE 1 AND 2.
Elections Canada, your source of voting information1
Vote! Shape your world2
Don't know/Refusal9
PS1
Before ending, I would like to ask you a few questions about you and your household for statistical purposes only. Please be assured that your answers will remain completely confidential.
S4
What is your ethnic background? [If necessary specify: "for example Caucasian, Asian, African, or Latin-American"] IF MULTIPLE ETHNIC ORIGINS OFFERED, ASK FOR PRIMARY ETHNIC BACKGROUND
White/Caucasian (non-visible minority (includes English, Irish, Scottish, German, French, Italian))1
Chinese (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)2
East Asia (Japanese, Korean)3
South Asian/East Indian (Bangladeshi, Bengali, Bruneian, Gujarati, East Indian, Indo Pakistani, Mauritian, Mayotte, Mongolian, Pakistani, Punjabi, Singhalese, Sri Lankan, Tamil)4
South East Asian (Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Laotian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Burmese, Kampuchean, Thai)5
Filipino6
Black (African, Caribbean, Angolan, Anguillan, Antiguan, Aruba / Netherlands Antilles, Bahamian, Barbadian, Belizean, Beninese, Bermudan, Botswanan, Burkinaben, Burundian, Cameroonian, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African, Chadian, Comoros Islands, Congoleaise, Dominican, Equatorial Guinean, Ethiopian, Gabonese, Gambian, Ghanaian, Grenadian, Guadeloupian, Guinean, Guinea-Bissauan, Guyanese, Haitian, Ivorian, Jamaican, Kenyan, MoLesothoan, Liberian, Malagasy, Malawian, Malian, Martinican / French Guiana, Montserratian, Mozambican, Namibian, Nevisitian, Nigerienois, Nigerian, Rwandan, Vincentian/Grenadines, Saint Lucian, Senegalese, Trinidadian, Tobagonian, West Indian, Other Caribbean, Other African)7
Latin American (All Central and South American countries, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico) 8
West Asian/North African / Arab (Afghan, Algerian, Armenian, Bahrain, Bhutanese, Egyptian, Iranian, Iraqi, Israeli, Jordanian, Kurdish, Kuwaiti, Lebanese, Libyan, Maghrebi origins, Mauritanian, Moroccan, Nepalese, Omani, Palestinian, Yemenite, Saudi Arabian, Syrian, Turk)9
Pacific Islands (Fijian, Melanesian, Micronesian, Polynesian, Tongan, Tuvaluan, Wake Island, Samoan, American Samoa, Coral Sea Islands Territory, Kiribatian, Nauruan, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Island, Tokelau, Pitcairn Islands, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Ni-Vanuatuan, Wallis and Futuna Islands, Cook Islands, Johnston Atoll, Guam, Midway Islands, New Caledonian)10
Aboriginal Canadian (First Nations, Métis or Inuit)11
Other visible minorities (RECORD)77
Don't know98
Refusal99
S5
In what country were you born?
INTERVIEWER: Specify place of birth according to current boundaries. United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, the Channel Island and Northern Ireland.
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Canada1
United States2
United Kingdom3
Germany4
Italy5
Poland6
Portugal7
China8
Hong Kong9
India10
Philippines11
Vietnam12
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
S6
IF S5 IS NOT CANADA
In what year did you come to live in Canada?
NOTE: ENSURE RESPONDENT UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS IS THE DATE THAT THEY ARRIVED IN CANADA TO LIVE. NOT THE DATE THAT THEY OBTAINED CITIZENSHIP.
RECORD 4-DIGIT YEAR
Year77 >
Don't know/Refusal99
S7
Are you a person with a disability?
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Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
S8
S7 IS YES
Could you please specify the nature of your disability?
CODE ALL THAT APPLY - PROBE ONLY IF NEEDED
Blind or visual impairment1
Co-ordination or dexterity2
Deaf or hard of hearing3
Mobility4
Speech impairment5
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know98 X
Refusal99 X
S9
Which of the following best describes your own present employment status?
READ – PROBE FULL OR PART-TIME HOURS
Working full-time (35 hours/week or more)1
Working part-time (less than 35 hours/week)2
Unemployed or looking for a job3
Self-employed4
Stay at home full-time5
Student7
Retired8
(VOLUNTEERED) Disability pension9
(VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal9
S10
Which of the following best describes your type of dwelling? Is it a...
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House1
Townhouse2
Condominium3
Apartment4
Long term care centre5
(DO NOT READ) Student residence6
(DO NOT READ) Other (SPECIFY)77
(DO NOT READ) Don't know/Refusal99
S11
What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
DO NOT READ - CODE ONE ONLY
Some elementary1
Completed elementary2
Some high school3
Completed high school4
Community college / vocational / trade school / commercial / CEGEP5
Some university6
Completed university7
Post-graduate university / professional school8
Other (SPECIFY)77
Don't know/Refusal99
S12
Do you use the Internet, whether through a computer, a smart phone, a tablet, or some other device?
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NOTE: Internet at work = YES
Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal9
S13
S12 IS YES
And how do you access the Internet? Is it through a...?
READ LIST; ACCEPT ALL THAT APPLY
NOTE: Internet at work = YES
Smart phone (iPhone, Blackberry, Android phone, etc.)1
Laptop computer2
Desktop computer3
Tablet (e.g. iPad)4
S14
Which of the following categories best corresponds to the total annual income, before taxes, of all members in your household, for 2013?
EMPHASIZE FOCUS ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME.
READ IN SEQUENCE – CODE ONE ONLY
Under $20,0001
$20,000 to just under $40,0002
$40,000 to just under $60,0003
$60,000 to just under $80,0004
$80,000 to just under $100,0005
$100,000 and over6
(VOLUNTEERED) Don't know/Refusal9
S16
Finally, we would like to know if you voted in the May 2 2011, federal general election?
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Yes1
No2
Don't know/Refusal99
THNK
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THNK2
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