Voter Survey Invitation 2011 Federal Election Invitation Survey Questionnaire

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[FOR FULL PANEL] As you may know the federal election is just around the corner. To help us out with our election polling, we have some questions that we are asking the entire i-Say panel...

1. As you may know, a federal election will happen on May 2, 2011. How likely are you to vote in this election? Are you…?

Absolutely certain Very likely Somewhat likely Not very likely Not at all likely

2. Thinking of how you feel right now, if the upcoming FEDERAL election were held tomorrow, which of the following parties' candidates would you, yourself, be most likely to support? (SELECT ONE)

[RANDOMIZE CODES 1-5] The Conservative Party The Liberal Party The New Democratic Party (NDP) [QUÉBEC ONLY] The Bloc Québécois (BQ) The Green Party [SHOW THIRD TO LAST]: Or some other party [SHOW SECOND TO LAST]: Would not vote/None/Would spoil ballot) [SHOW LAST] Don’t Know/Not sure

[IF "DON'T KNOW/NOT SURE IN Q2, ASK Q3]

3. Well, which party would you say you are leaning towards? (SELECT ONE)

[RANDOMIZE CODES 1-5] The Conservative Party The Liberals The New Democratic Party (NDP) [QUÉBEC ONLY] The Bloc Québécois (BQ) The Green Party [SHOW SECOND TO LAST]: Some other party [SHOW LAST] Don’t know/ Not sure

4. How certain are you that this is the party you will support on May 2nd, Election Day.

Absolutely certain Fairly certain Not very certain Not at all certain

4A. Have you already voted for the upcoming federal election on May 2nd?

Yes No

[IF YES, CONTINUE; IF NO, SKIP TO Q5]

4B. Which of the following parties’ candidate did you vote for?

[RANDOMIZE CODES 1-4] The Conservative Party The Liberal Party The New Democratic Party (NDP) [QUÉBEC ONLY] Le Bloc Québécois (BQ) The Green Party [ANCHOR] Or some other party [ANCHOR]Don’t Know/Not sure

5. Thinking back to the last federal election which was held in October 2008, did you, yourself, actually go out and vote in that election?

Yes, voted No, did not Not sure Don’t know/Refused

[IF “YES, VOTED” IN Q5, CONTINUE. OTHERS SKIP TO Q8]

6. And do you remember for sure which party you voted for in the last federal election?

Yes, remember No, do not Don’t know/Refused

[IF “YES, REMEMBER” IN Q6, CONTINUE. OTHERS SKIP TO Q8]

7. Which party’s candidate did you support in the last federal election? Was it the candidate for…?

8. Some people say that in this Federal Election the Conservative Party under Prime Minister Stephen Harper has done a good job and deserves re-election. Other people say that the Conservative party does not deserve to be re-elected and it’s time for another party to be given a chance to govern the country. Which of these statements is closest to your point of view?

[ROTATE] Stephen Harper deserves re-election Stephen Harper does not deserve to be re-elected

9. Which leader of the major federal parties would make the best Prime Minister of Canada? (Please select one only)

[RANDOMIZE] Michael Ignatieff Stephen Harper Jack Layton

10. To follow is a list of character traits that can be used to describe federal political leaders. Please indicate, for each one, which leader is best described by this trait.

[GRID ACROSS - ROTATE] Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff NDP Leader Jack Layton [SHOW FOR QUEBEC RESPONDENTS] Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe

[GRID DOWN] Someone you can trust Someone who will get things done Someone who has what it takes to lead Canada Someone who has a hidden agenda Someone who is best to manage during tough economic times Someone who wants to be Prime Minister for the right reasons Someone who has a vision of Canada that you can support

11. Which party and leader do you trust most to:

[GRID ACROSS - RANDOMIZE] Stephen Harper and the Conservatives Michael Ignatieff and the Liberals Jack Layton and the NDP Gilles Duceppe and the Bloc Quebecois

[GRID DOWN – RANDOMIZE – CHECK RANDOMIZATION] Manage Canada’s economy Provide open, responsible, and ethical government Improve Canada’s health care system

12. Which of these two options would you prefer to see:

[ROTATE] The Liberals, NDP and BQ forming a coalition to take over from Stephen Harper and the Conservatives Stephen Harper and the Conservatives winning a majority government

13. Suppose the coalition only involves only the Liberal Party and the NDP getting together. Which of these two options would you prefer to see:

[ROTATE] The Liberals and the NDP forming a coalition to take over from Stephen Harper and the Conservatives Stephen Harper and the Conservatives winning a majority government

14. If you had to bet $1000.00 of your own money, which party's candidate do you think will win in your riding during this election?

[RANDOMIZE CODES 1-5] The Conservative Candidate The Liberal Candidate The NDP Candidate [QUÉBEC ONLY] The Bloc Quebecois Candidate The Green Party [SHOW SECOND TO LAST]: Some other party [SHOW LAST] Don’t know/ Not sure

15. Overall, would you say that Canada is on the right track these days, or headed in the wrong direction? En général, diriez-vous que le Canada est sur la bonne voie ces jours-ci ou s’il va plutôt dans la mauvaise direction?

[ROTATE ITEMS] Right Track Wrong Direction

Bonne voie Mauvaise direction

16. On a scale of 1 to 7 where 1, means terrible, and 7, means excellent, with 4 being neither good nor bad, how would you rate the performance of each of the following...

[GRID DOWN, RANDOMIZE] The federal government Your provincial government Your municipal government

[GRID ACROSS] 1 – Terrible 2 3 4 – Neither good nor bad 5 6 7 – Excellent Don’t know

17. In the last 6 months have you contacted any of the following levels of government for service or information? Please check all that apply.

The federal government Your provincial government Your municipal government

[ASK IF YES in Q17 Otherwise SKIP to Q19]

18. And thinking about contacting the different levels of government do you do this most often by telephone, online, in person, by mail or another means?

[GRID DOWN] Telephone Online In person Mail Other

19. When it comes to public policy and political issues which of the following best describes your activities on social media or online media news sites?

[GRID DOWN] [CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY] Start conversations or write original ideas about public/political issues Comment on what others have written or posted about public/political issues Share links to articles or information about public/political issues with others Read what others have posted about public/political issues [SINGLE PUNCH] I almost never read or actively look for anything to do with public/political issues when I am on a social media site Don’t know/ Not sure

20. And in the past seven days which of the following activities have you personally engaged in on social media or online media news sites? [GRID DOWN] [CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY] Started conversations or wrote original ideas about public/political issues Commented on what others wrote or posted about public/political issues Shared links to articles or information about public/political issues with others Read what others posted about public/political issues [SINGLE PUNCH] I did not do anything with public/political issues on a social media site in the past seven days Don’t know/ Not sure

21. Through which of the following means have you been getting your information about Canada's upcoming federal election? [GRID DOWN] [CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY] Through traditional news media such as television news, newspaper or radio programs Through the online websites of traditional news media (such as CBC, Globe and Mail, etc) Through online news websites such as MSN or Yahoo

Through social media websites such as Facebook or Twitter [SINGLE PUNCH] Other Don't know/ Not sure

22. And, which of the following do you consider to be the most important source of information about Canada's upcoming federal election? [SINGLE PUNCH] Traditional news media such as television news, newspaper or radio programs The online websites of traditional news media (such as CBC, Globe and Mail, etc) Online news websites such as MSN or Yahoo Social media websites such as Facebook or Twitter Other Don't know/ Not sure

23. Approximately how many times have you logged on to social networking sites like Facebook or media news sites in the past seven days, specifically to discuss public policy and political issues?

More than once a day About once a day A couple of time over the last week Once Never Don’t know/ Not sure

24. Which social media websites and news media websites do you go to discuss public policy and political issues? Any others?

[ACCEPT ALL MENTIONS] Facebook Youtube MySpace Yahoo! Twitter LinkedIn Topix CBC Globe and Mail National Post Macleans Vancouver Sun Calgary Herald Montreal Gazette CTV Cyberpresse Radio Canada Canoe.ca TeleQuebec L’Actualite

Other Don’t know/ Not sure

25. Thinking about the health of Canadians how much of a priority should Canada’s leaders place on each for the following? Please rank them on a scale of 1 to 7 where 1 means the issue is very low priority and 7 means it is very high priority.

[GRID DOWN, RANDOMIZE] Reducing cigarette smoking and exposure to second hand smoke Reducing obesity and encouraging more physical activity Improving the health care system and reducing wait times Increasing the number of health care professionals in Canada Increasing the use of information technologies in the health care system Improving the environment (ensuring cleaner air and water) Developing programs for mental health issues Banning foods that are not good for you Introducing a national drug program, to cover the cost of prescription drugs Introducing a national home care program, to cover the costs of home care

[GRID ACROSS] 1 – Very low priority 2 3 4 5 6 7 – Very high priority Don’t know

26. Thinking about Canada’s economy how much of a priority should Canada’s leaders place on each for the following? Please rank them on a scale of 1 to 7 where 1 means the issue is very low priority and 7 means it is very high priority.

[GRID DOWN, RANDOMIZE] Reducing government debt and deficits Reducing corporate taxes Reducing personal taxes Having more re-training programs for unemployed Canadians Encouraging Canadians to start their own business Improving the education system Increasing trade with other countries Increasing the amount of research and development in Canada Improving the health of Canadians Improving regional development programs

[GRID ACROSS] 1 – Very low priority 2 3 4 5

6 7 – Very high priority Don’t know

27. Thinking about Canada’s ageing population how much of a priority should Canada’s leaders place on each for the following? Please rank them on a scale of 1 to 7 where 1 means the issue is very low priority and 7 means it is very high priority.

[GRID DOWN, RANDOMIZE] Increasing public pensions like the CPP or the QPP Improving the health care system Encouraging Canadians to save more for retirement Forcing Canadians to save a minimum amount for retirement Developing specific health programs for an ageing population Extending the mandatory retirement age from 65 to 67 Providing financial support to families that look after ailing parents at home

[GRID ACROSS] 1 – Very low priority 2 3 4 5 6 7 – Very high priority Don’t know

28. How do you expect your personal financial or economic situation to be one year from now compared to what it is like today? Do you expect that your personal financial or economic situation will be in better shape than it is now, worse shape than it is now, or no different from now?

Better shape Worse shape No difference Don’t know/ Not sure

29. Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements.

[GRID DOWN, RANDOMIZE] I’m worried about losing my job I’m worried that I won’t have enough money saved to retire I would rather get a tax break than a new government program Canada's electricity infrastructure needs to be modernized to meet the growing demand When I see infrastructure projects happening I think the economy in my region is improving When I see infrastructure projects happening I worry about the impact on my local environment I’m worried that the health care system will not be able to look after me or my family in the future Governments must spend within their means even if that requires cutting some programs and services Government must provide key social programs even if that means increasing taxes

Charities and volunteer organizations play an important role in society addressing needs not being met by government or the private sector. I believe strongly in donating money to charities. I believe strongly in donating my time to charities.

[GRID ACROSS] Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don’t know/ Not sure

30. Are you currently, formerly, or have you never been a member of the Canadian Automobile Association, the Alberta Automobile Association, the British Columbia Automobile Association?

[GRID DOWN, RANDOMIZE] Canadian Automobile Association Alberta Automobile Association British Columbia Automobile Association

[GRID ACROSS] Currently Formerly Never

[IF CURRENTLY IN Q30 ASK Q31, ELSE SKIP TO Q32]

31. What type of membership do you have? Basic, Plus, or Premier?

Basic Plus Premier

32. Would you say that you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, not very familiar or not at all familiar with what the Canadian Medical Association does?

Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not very familiar Not at all familiar

33. Do you think the Canadian Medical Association is most interested in improving the health care system for patients, improving the health care system for physicians or cares equally about making the health system better for both patients and physicians?

[GRID DOWN] Improving the system for patients Improving the system for physicians Making the system better for both patients and physicians

34. Would you say that you are very familiar, somewhat familiar, not very familiar or not at all familiar with what the Canadian Association of Retired Persons does?

[GRID DOWN] Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not very familiar Not at all familiar

35. The following are some questions about Canada's soldiers.

Are you aware that there are two types of soldiers who have served in Afghanistan--reserve and regular?

Yes No

36. Regular soldiers are in the Canadian Army on a full time basis and it’s their full time job; reserve soldiers are part-time volunteers who train during weeknights and on weekends, live in the community and hold full time, regular, non military jobs.

Until now, were you aware that at least 25% of Canadian army forces serving in Afghanistan were volunteer soldiers who dress like and experience the same situations there that regular soldiers do--including battle conditions and potential harm?

Yes No

37. When both regular and reserve soldiers return home after their six to seven month tour in Afghanistan, do you believe they receive the same level of counseling, support and access medical professionals for things such as Post Trauma Syndrome (PTS)?

Yes No

38. In fact, when regular, full time soldiers return to Canada they usually end up on a Canadian Forces base where they have access to support and services—such as dedicated psychologists and psychiatrists—that far exceed that of reserve, part-time soldiers who return to their communities and after a short break are expected to return to their civilian jobs and lives with limited assistance provided by their local regiment and are expectd to use their provincial healthcare system if necessary.

Knowing this, please consider the following scenerio:

A 24 year old reservist, part-time civilian soldier returns from two tours of Afghanistan which included engagement with enemy combatants. He has an exemplary record, has received commendations and is up for promotion beyond his current rank of Master Corporal. He has exhibited no real behavior changes since returning home and has been debriefed occasionally by army psychologists.

One night just a few months after returning from his last tour and after drinking in a bar words are exchanged with a fellow soldier and he get's into a fight. The other soldier has some of his teeth knocked out so the Master Corporal is charged by local municipal police with battery assault which, if convicted, carries a criminal record.

The Master Corporal is remorseful for his actions and pleads guilty to the charge. Now, here are two possible sentencing scenerio's that could be imposed by a judge:

[ROTATE]

The judge could accept the Crown's position that battery assault took place and that his exemplary record as a reservist civilian soldier is evidence that he should be treated like any other civilian in an identical situation and serve 30 to 60 days in jail and have a criminal record.

The judge could accept the Defence Lawyer's position that the battery assault may well have occurred as a reaction to undiagnosed Post Trauma Stress Syndrome (PTS) and what the soldier should be given is a conditional discharge--which means that if he enters into a court ordered community based mental health program for at least a year for behavior counseling and reports back to the court with medical evidence of progress and no interim behavioral difficulties, that the charge be dismissed with no criminal record imposed.

If you were the judge, which sentence would you impose?

Jail sentence and criminal record Mental health counseling and discharge without criminal record

39. Considering what you have just read, do you believe that there are civilian reservist soldiers who have served in Afghanistan and returned to their community who may have undiagnosed PTS?

Yes No

40. Do you believe that the equivalent level of mental health counseling, services and support should be provided to civilian reservist soldiers as they are to full time soldiers in the Canadian Forces?

Yes No

41. AGE 42. INCOME 43. EDUCATION

44. Were you born in Canada or did you move to Canada from another country? Êtes-vous né au Canada ou avez-vous déménagé au Canada d’un autre pays?

Born in Canada Né au Canada

Moved to Canada from another country

Déménagé au Canada d’un autre pays

[IF Q45= BORN IN CANADA, SKIP TO TEXT AFTER Q47]

45. In what year did you come to Canada? En quelle année êtes-vous arrivé au Canada?

[RECORD YEAR: RANGE 1908-2008]

46. Where specifically did you move from? D'où, spécifiquement, avez-vous déménagé ?

United States British Isles Northern Europe Southern Europe Eastern Europe Northern Africa Areas of Africa outside Northern Africa Far East Asia Middle East Central Asia Central America Caribbean South America Australia or New Zealand Oceania

États-Unis Iles Britanniques Europe du Nord Europe du Sud Europe de l'Est Afrique du Nord Domaines de l'Afrique en dehors de l'Afrique du Nord Extrême-Orient Asie Moyen-Orient Asie centrale Amérique centrale Caraïbes Amérique du Sud L'Australie ou la Nouvelle-Zélande Océanie

Thank you. We would like to invite you to participate in a very special election survey on Monday, May 2. Unlike usual surveys where you have between 5 and 10 days to complete, this survey will be cut-off the same day you receive the invitation.

As you likely know, Monday, May 2, is voting day for the current federal election. On this day Ipsos Reid will be trying to complete the largest election survey in Canadian history by asking all

12 voters on the i-Say panel to log on immediately after they vote and complete a short questionnaire.

On Monday, May 2, you will receive an email with the link to this election survey. Once you have voted, please log-on and complete the survey. It is very important that you do not complete the survey until AFTER you have voted.

For your reference, the hours during which you can vote are as follows in each of the provinces (all times local):

Time Zone Provinces/Territories Voting Hours (LOCAL TIME) Newfoundland Newfoundland & 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Time Labrador Nova Scotia, Atlantic Time New Brunswick 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. PEI Ontario Eastern Time Quebec 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Nunavut) Manitoba Central Time 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Saskatchewan Alberta Mountain Time Northwest 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Territories British Columbia Pacific Time 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Yukon

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you after you vote on Monday, May 2.