Record identification
99996 = Valid skip
99997 = Don't know
99998 = Refusal
99999 = Not stated

Age group of respondent (groups of 10)
1 = 15 to 24 years
2 = 25 to 34 years
3 = 35 to 44 years
4 = 45 to 54 years
5 = 55 to 64 years
6 = 65 to 74 years
7 = 75 years and over
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Sex of respondent
1 = Male
2 = Female
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Marital status of respondent
1 = Married
2 = Living common-law
3 = Widowed
4 = Seperated
5 = Divorced
6 = Single, never married
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Household size of respondent
6 = 6 or more
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Age group of respondent's spouse/partner (groups of 10)
1 = 15 to 24 years
2 = 25 to 34 years
3 = 35 to 44 years
4 = 45 to 54 years
5 = 55 to 64 years
6 = 65 to 74 years
7 = 75 years and over
95 = No spouse/partner in the household
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Age difference between respondent and spouse/partner
1 = Respondent 11 + years older
2 = Respondent is 6 to 10 years older
3 = Respondent is 5 years older
4 = Respondent is 4 years older
5 = Respondent is 3 years older
6 = Respondent is 2 years older
7 = Respondent is 1 year older
8 = Respondent and spouse/partner are the same age
9 = Respondent is 1 year younger
10 = Respondent is 2 years younger
11 = Respondent is 3 years younger
12 = Respondent is 4 years younger
13 = Respondent is 5 years younger
14 = Respondent is 6 to 10 years younger
15 = Respondent is 11+ years younger
95 = No spouse/partner in the household
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Age of respondent's youngest single child in household
1 = 0 to 4
2 = 5 to 8
3 = 9 to 11
4 = 12 to 14
5 = 15 to 17
6 = 18 to 21
7 = 22 to 24
8 = 25 years and over
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Age of youngest household member in respondent's household
85 = 85 years and over
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Respondent's child(ren) in household - Any age/marital status
0 = None
4 = 4 or more
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Child(ren) in household - 0 to 14 years
3 = 3 or more children
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Age group of respondent's single child(ren) in household
1 = No child under 19 years of age at home
2 = All children under 5 years of age
3 = All children between 5 and 12 years of age
4 = All children 13 years of age or older
5 = At least one child under 5 years but not all children
6 = Other
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Number of parents the respondent has in household
0 = None
1 = One parent
2 = Two parents
3 = Three parents
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Living arrangement of respondent's household (6 categories)
1 = Alone
2 = Spouse only
3 = Spouse and single/non-single child(ren)
4 = Single/non-single child(ren) only
5 = Living with one or two parents
6 = Other living arrangement
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Three generations or more in the respondent's household
1 = Yes
2 = No
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Region of residence of the respondent
1 = Atlantic region
2 = Quebec
3 = Ontario
4 = Prairie region
5 = British Columbia
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Province of residence
10 = Newfoundland and Labrador
11 = Prince Edward Island
12 = Nova Scotia
13 = New Brunswick
24 = Quebec
35 = Ontario
46 = Manitoba
47 = Saskatchewan
48 = Alberta
59 = British Columbia
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Population centres indicator
1 = Larger urban population centres (CMA/CA)
2 = Rural areas/small population centres (non-CMA/CA)
3 = Prince Edward Island
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Internet use - Past month - Electronic banking
1 = At least once a day
2 = At least once a week (but not every day)
3 = At least once a month (but not every week)
4 = Not in the past month
5 = Never
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Social networking account - Frequency of access
1 = Several times a day
2 = About once a day
3 = 3-5 times a week
4 = 1-2 times a week
5 = A few times per month
6 = Less than once a month
7 = Never
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Respondent's relatives in same city or region
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = No living relatives
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Contact with relatives - Past month - See
1 = Every day
2 = A few times a week
3 = Once a week
4 = 2 or 3 times a month
5 = Once a month
6 = Not in the past month
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Contact with relatives - Past month - Text
1 = Every day
2 = A few times a week
3 = Once a week
4 = 2 or 3 times a month
5 = Once a month
6 = Not in the past month
7 = No cell/mobile device or does not text
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Communication with relatives - Level of satisfaction
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 = Dissatisfied
5 = Very dissatisfied
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Contact with relatives - Reason for dissatisfaction
1 = Too often
2 = Not often enough
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of relatives respondent feels close to
200 = 200 or more
996 = Valid skip
997 = Don't know
998 = Refusal
999 = Not stated

Number of local personal contacts - Relatives and friends
1 = Less than 5 personal contacts
2 = 5 to 9 personal contacts
3 = 10 to 14 personal contacts
4 = 15 to 24 personal contacts
5 = 25 to 49 personal contacts
6 = 50 to 74 personal contacts
7 = 75 or more personal contacts
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Contact with friends - Past month - Email/Internet
1 = Every day
2 = A few times a week
3 = Once a week
4 = 2 or 3 times a month
5 = Once a month
6 = Not in the past month
7 = Did not use email in the past month
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Contact with friends - Past month - Same mother tongue
1 = All
2 = Most
3 = About half
4 = A few
5 = None
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Contact with friends - Past month - Different level of education
1 = A higher education
2 = A lower education
3 = About half and half
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Contact with friends - Past month - Different household income
1 = A higher household income
2 = A lower household income
3 = About half and half
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of new people met - Past month
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Number of new people met on Internet - Past month
5 = 5 or more
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Volunteer work - Average number of hours per month
1 = 15 hours or more per month
2 = Between 5 and less than 15 hours per month
3 = Between 1 and less than 5 hours per month
4 = Less than 1 hour per month
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Member or participant - 12 months - Other type of organization
1 = Yes - Specify
2 = No
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of organization types - 12 months
0 = None
5 = 5 or more
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of groups - 12 months
9 = 9 groups or more
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Number of groups - Active through Internet
6 = 6 or more groups
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Participation - Frequency - Group activities
1 = At least once a week
2 = A few times a month
3 = Once a month
4 = Once or twice a year
5 = Not in the past year
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Involvement in organizations - 5 years
1 = Increased
2 = Decreased
3 = Stayed the same
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Organization type most active in
1 = Union or professional association
2 = Political party or group
3 = Sports or recreational organization
4 = Cultural, educational or hobby organization
5 = Religious-affiliated group
6 = School group, neighbourhood, civic, community association
7 = Service club
8 = Seniors' group
9 = Youth organization
10 = Ethnic or immigrant association or club
11 = Other type of organization
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Length of time involved with organization - Years
10 = 10 of more years
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Last federal election - Main reason did not vote
1 = Own illness or disability
2 = Out of town or away from home
3 = Too busy
4 = Family obligations
5 = Conflicting work or school schedule
6 = Weather conditions
7 = Not interested
8 = Felt voting would not make a difference in results
9 = Didn't like candidates or campaign issues
10 = Not on voters list/problems with ID requirements
11 = Too difficult/transportation problems/too far to travel
12 = Forgot to vote
13 = Religious beliefs
14 = Not informed on issues
15 = Undecided
16 = Did not vote to protest
17 = Other - Specify
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Federal election - Vote in next election
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not at all likely
5 = Undecided
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Interest in politics
1 = Very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Not very interested
4 = Not at all interested
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of hours per week spent watching television
50 = 50 hours or more
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Frequency of following news and current affairs
1 = Daily
2 = Several times each week
3 = Several times each month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of hours per week following news/current affairs - Television
50 = 50 or more
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

News and current affairs - Typical week - Newspapers
1 = Daily
2 = 3 to 5 times each week
3 = Once or twice each week
4 = Rarely
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

News and current affairs - Typical month - Magazines
1 = Every week
2 = 3 to 5 times each month (but not every week)
3 = Once or twice each month
4 = Rarely
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Knowledge of Canadian history
1 = Excellent
2 = Very good
3 = Good
4 = Fair
5 = Poor
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Pride - Being Canadian
1 = Very proud
2 = Proud
3 = Somewhat proud
4 = Not very proud
5 = Not proud at all
6 = No opinion
7 = Not a Canadian citizen
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Pride - Canada - Democracy
1 = Very proud
2 = Proud
3 = Somewhat proud
4 = Not very proud
5 = Not proud at all
6 = No opinion
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Importance of national symbols - Canadian flag
1 = Very important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not at all important
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Canadian shared values - Human rights
1 = To a great extent
2 = To a moderate extent
3 = To a small extent
4 = Not at all
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Main activity - 12 months
1 = Working at a paid job or business
2 = Looking for paid work
3 = Going to school
4 = Caring for children
5 = Household work
6 = Retired
7 = Maternity/paternity or parental leave
8 = Long term illness
9 = Volunteering/care-giving other than for children
10 = Other - Specify
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Age of respondent when did last paid work
1 = 15 years or less
75 = 75 years or more
95 = Never worked
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Number of hours worked per week at job
75 = 75 hours or more
999.6 = Valid skip
999.7 = Don't know
999.8 = Refusal
999.9 = Not stated

Number of hours worked per week at main job
30 = 30 hours or more
99.6 = Valid skip
99.7 = Don't know
99.8 = Refusal
99.9 = Not stated

Number of paid hours worked per week - All jobs
75 = 75 hours or more
99.6 = Valid skip
99.7 = Don't know
99.8 = Refusal
99.9 = Not stated

Work schedule at main job
1 = A regular daytime schedule or shift
2 = A regular evening shift
3 = A regular night shift
4 = A rotating shift ...
5 = A split shift ...
6 = A compressed work week
7 = On call or casual
8 = An irregular schedule
9 = Other - Specify
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Education - Highest degree
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/other non-university certificate or diploma
5 = University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
6 = Bachelor's degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
7 = University certificate, diploma, degree above the BA level
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Education - Highest degree (4 categories)
1 = Less than High School
2 = Graduated from High School
3 = Post-secondary diploma
4 = University degree
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Main activity - Spouse/partner - 12 months
1 = Working at a paid job or business
2 = Looking for paid work
3 = Going to school
4 = Caring for children
5 = Household work
6 = Retired
7 = Maternity/paternity or parental leave
8 = Long term illness
9 = Volunteering/care-giving other than for children
10 = Other - Specify
95 = No spouse/partner in the household
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Education - Spouse/partner - Highest degree
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/other non-university certificate or diploma
5 = University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
6 = Bachelor's degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., LL.B.)
7 = University certificate, diploma, degree above the BA level
95 = No spouse/partner in the household
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Place of birth of respondent's spouse/partner - Canada
1 = Born in Canada
2 = Born outside Canada
5 = No spouse/partner in the household
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Place of birth of respondent - Canada
1 = Born in Canada
2 = Born outside Canada
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Place of birth of respondent - Geographical macro-region
1 = Americas
2 = Europe
3 = Africa
4 = Asia
5 = Oceania
6 = Other
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Country or region of birth of the respondent
1 = Born in Canada - Province of birth = Privince of residence
2 = Born in Canada - Province of birth ne province of residence
3 = Born in Canada - Province/Territory not stated
4 = Born outside Canada - North America and Europe
5 = Born outside Canada - Other countries
6 = Born outside Canada - Country uncodeable
7 = Not stated/Don't know which country respondent was born
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Range of years when respondent first came to Canada
1 = Prior to 1946
2 = 1946 to 1959
3 = 1960 to 1964
4 = 1965 to 1969
5 = 1970 to 1974
6 = 1975 to 1979
7 = 1980 to 1984
8 = 1985 to 1989
9 = 1990 to 1994
10 = 1995 to 1999
11 = 2000 to 2004
12 = 2005 to 2009
13 = 2010 to 2013
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Landed immigrant programs
1 = The refugee program
2 = The program of re-unification with a family member alread...
3 = The points system (skilled workers and professionals, inv...
4 = Other - Specify
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Person who made the request under the points system
1 = The respondent
2 = Family member of respondent
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Ethnic or cultural origins of respondent (7 categories)
1 = Canadian only
2 = British Isles origins only
3 = French only
4 = Other European only
5 = Canadian and other
6 = British Isles & other/French & other/British & French &other
7 = Other
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Ethnic background of the respondent's partner (7 categories)
1 = Canadian only
2 = British Isles origins only
3 = French only
4 = Other European only
5 = Canadian and other
6 = British Isles & other/French & other/British & French &other
7 = Other
95 = No spouse/partner in the household
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Aboriginal group - Spouse/partner
1 = Yes
2 = No
5 = No spouse/partner in the household
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Visible minority status of the respondent.
1 = Visible minority
2 = Not a visible minority
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Visible minority status - Respondent's spouse/partner
1 = Visible minority
2 = Not a visible minority
5 = No spouse/partner in the household
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Sense of belonging - Local community
1 = Very strong
2 = Somewhat strong
3 = Somewhat weak
4 = Very weak
5 = No opinion
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Trust people in general
1 = Most people can be trusted
2 = You cannot be too careful in dealing with people
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Trust - Members of family
1 = Cannot be trusted at all
2 = ...
3 = ...
4 = ...
5 = Can be trusted a lot
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Trust - Neighbourhood people
1 = Most of the people in your neighbourhood
2 = Many of the people (in your neighbourhood)
3 = A few of the people (in your neighbourhood)
4 = Nobody (in your neighbourhood)
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Perceived likelihood - Return of lost wallet - By neighbour
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Not at all likely
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Experienced discrimination - Canadian border
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Have not crossed the border in past 5 years
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Confidence - Police
1 = No confidence at all
2 = ...
3 = ...
4 = ...
5 = A great deal of confidence
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Subjective well-being
0 = Very dissatisfied
10 = Very satisfied
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Dwelling type of the respondent
1 = Single detached house
2 = Apartment (building with < 5 stories)
3 = Apartment (building with > 5 stories)
4 = Other
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Ownership of dwelling
1 = Owned, even if you are still paying for it
2 = Rented, even if no cash rent is paid
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Length of time lived in dwelling
1 = Less than 6 months
2 = 6 months to less than 1 year
3 = 1 year to less than 3 years
4 = 3 years to less than 5 years
5 = 5 years to less than 10 years
6 = 10 years and over
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Knows people in neighbourhood
1 = Most of the people in your neighbourhood
2 = Many of the people in your neighbourhood
3 = A few of the people in your neighbourhood
4 = None of the people in your neighbourhood
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Respondent has done a favour for a neighbour in past month
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Just moved into the area
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Number of people known well enough to ask favour
0 = None
1 = 1 to 5
2 = 6 to 10
3 = Over 10
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Religion of respondent - 7 categories
1 = Buddhist
2 = Christian
3 = Hindu
4 = Jewish
5 = Islam (Muslim)
6 = Other
7 = No religion
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Frequency of religious participation - 12 months
1 = At least once a week
2 = At least once a month
3 = At least 3 times a year
4 = Once or twice a year
5 = Not at all
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Frequency of religious participation - On one's own - 12 months
1 = At least once a day
2 = At least once a week
3 = At least once a month
4 = At least 3 times a year
5 = Once or twice a year
6 = Not at all
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

First childhood language of the respondent
1 = English only
2 = French only
3 = Other language only
4 = English and French equally
5 = English and other equally
6 = French and other equally
7 = English, French and other equally
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Respondent's household language.
1 = English only
2 = French only
3 = Other languages
4 = Multiple languages
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

Annual personal income of the respondent - 2012
1 = No income
2 = Less than $ 5,000
3 = $ 5,000 to $ 9,999
4 = $ 10,000 to $ 14,999
5 = $ 15,000 to $ 19,999
6 = $ 20,000 to $29,999
7 = $ 30,000 to $ 39,999
8 = $ 40,000 to $ 49,999
9 = $ 50,000 to $ 59,999
10 = $ 60,000 to $ 79,999
11 = $ 80,000 to $ 99,999
12 = $ 100,000 or more
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Total household income - 2012
1 = No income or loss
2 = Less than $ 5,000
3 = $ 5,000 to $ 9,999
4 = $ 10,000 to $ 14,999
5 = $ 15,000 to $ 19,999
6 = $ 20,000 to $ 29,999
7 = $ 30,000 to $ 39,999
8 = $ 40,000 to $ 49,999
9 = $ 50,000 to $ 59,999
10 = $ 60,000 to $ 79,999
11 = $ 80,000 to $ 99,999
12 = $ 100,00 to $ 149,999
13 = $ 150,000 or more
96 = Valid skip
97 = Don't know
98 = Refusal
99 = Not stated

Number of members in respondent's household 15 years of age or older
4 = 4 or more household members
6 = Valid skip
7 = Don't know
8 = Refusal
9 = Not stated

99999.9996 = Valid skip
99999.9997 = Don't know
99999.9998 = Refusal
99999.9999 = Not stated