LONGITUDINAL SURVEY OF IMMIGRANTS TO CANADA
QUESTIONNAIRE
WAVE 3
Table of Contents
ENTRY
HOUSEHOLD
SOCIAL INTERACTIONS Sponsor Group Organizations
LANGUAGE SKILLS Language Details
HOUSING Where Lived
EDUCATION Credentials Previous Education Roster Wave 1 Previous Education Roster Education Roster Education Details
EMPLOYMENT Employment Roster Employment Details
HEALTH
VALUES AND ATTITUDES
CITIZENSHIP
INCOME Income Amount
PERCEPTIONS OF SETTLEMENT
EXIT
SHARED BLOCKS Address North American Telephone Overseas Telephone Date
VARIABLES USED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE (Note: these variables are preceded by “^info.” throughout the questionnaire).
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CN_N01 INTERVIEWER: Record method of interview.
<1> Telephone <2> Personal
CN_N02 INTERVIEWER: Have you made contact?
<1> Yes <2> No
II_R01 Hello, I’m [calling] from Statistics Canada. My name is…[Interviewer first and last name]. INTERVIEWER: Introduce yourself using both your given and last names.
SR_Q01 May I speak with “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”?
<1> Yes, speaking to respondent ...... go to SRC_R01 <2> Yes, respondent available ...... go to II_R01 <3> No, respondent not available ...... go to SRA_Q01 <4> No, respondent no longer a household member ...... go to TRA_Q01 <5> Wrong number...... go to SR_C01 <8> Refused ...... go to TC_Q01 <9> Don’t know...... go to TC_Q01
SR_C01 If SR_Q01=5 and CN_N01=1...... go to TC_Q01
SRC_R01 In order to confirm that I am speaking to the correct “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”, I would like to confirm that your date of birth matches the date of birth on our files.
SRC_Q01 What is your date of birth? INTERVIEWER: Enter date of birth. Call Block_Date.
SRC_Q02 Are you a Canadian by birth, landed immigrant, a refugee, or other?
<1> Canadian by birth ...... go to SRC_Q04 <2> Landed immigrant <3> Refugee <4> Other ...... go to SRC_Q04 <8> Refused ...... go to SRC_Q04 <9> Don’t know ...... go to SRC_Q04
SRC_Q03 In what month and year did you arrive in Canada as a landed immigrant, a refugee or other type of immigrant? [MMYYYY].
Note: Call Block_Date for month and year only.
SRC_C03 (If SRC_Q03 = “Landing Month” “Landing Year” or if SRC_Q03 is within 6 months of “Landing Month” “Landing Year”) and SRC_Q01.DATY = “Date of Birth Year” ...... go to LP_N01
Else ...... go to SRC_Q04 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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SRC_Q04 Does anyone else by the same name live in this household?
<1> Yes ...... go to SR_Q01 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SRC_Q05 Has anyone else by the same name ever lived in this household?
<1> Yes ...... go to TRA_Q01 <2> No ...... go to Block_TY1 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SRC_END Default Next Block: Block_OC
SRA_Q01 I would like to contact “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”. When would “he/she” be available?
<1> Make hard appointment...... go to SRA_Q02 <2> Make soft appointment ...... go to SRA_Q02 <3> Not available <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: SRA_END
SRA_Q02 INTERVIEWER: Press
SRA_END Default Next Block: Block_OC
TRA_Q01 Can you give me an address for “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to TRA_Q03 <8> Refused ...... go to TRA_Q03 <9> Don’t know ...... go to TRA_Q03
TRA_Q02 What is the address for “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”?
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes ...... go to TRA_Q03 <2> No
Note: Call Block_Address
TRA_Q03 Can you give me a telephone number for “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to TRA_Q06 <8> Refused ...... go to TRA_Q06 <9> Don’t know ...... go to TRA_Q06 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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TRA_C04 If the response to TRA_Q02 PROV is 77 "Outside of Canada and U.S.A” ...... go to TRA_Q05 Else...... go to TRA_Q04
TRA_Q04 What is the telephone number for “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”, including the area code?
Note: Call the North American Telephone block.
Default Next Question: TRA_Q06
TRA_Q05 What is the telephone number for “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”, including the area code?
Note: Call the Overseas Telephone block.
TRA_Q06 Is there any other information that you can give me to help find “LR First Name” “LR Last Name”? INTERVIEWER: Enter any other tracing information (such as employer name or phone number).
TRA_END Default Next Block: Block_TY2
TC_Q01 I would like to make sure I’ve dialled the right number. Is this [telephone number]?
<1> Yes ...... go to TC_END <2> No ...... go to TC_R02 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
TC_R02 I’m sorry, I must have dialled incorrectly.
TC_N03 INTERVIEWER: Re-dial the telephone number. Have you made contact?
<1> Yes – same person <2> Yes – other person ...... go to Block_II <3> No ...... go to Block_OC
TC_R04 I’m sorry, I was trying to reach [telephone number]. There must be a problem with the telephone lines.
Default Next Block: Block_TY1
TC_END Default Next Block: Block_OC
LP_N01 INTERVIEWER: Select language of interview.
<01> English <02> French <05> Punjabi <06> Spanish <11> Arabic Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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<12> Tagalog <14> Tamil <17> Cantonese <19> Mandarin <20> Persian(Farsi) <21> Russian <23> Urdu <26> Korean <27> Serbo-Croatian <28> Gujarati <29> Other ...... go to LP_Q04
LP_Q02 Would you like me to continue the interview in this language?
<1> Yes (continue to speak in current language) ...... go to LP_END <2> No (continue in a different language)
LP_Q03 INTERVIEWER: Select the respondent’s preferred language of interview. If necessary, ask “What language would you prefer?”
<01> English <02> French <05> Punjabi <06> Spanish <11> Arabic <12> Tagalog <14> Tamil <17> Cantonese <19> Mandarin <20> Persian(Farsi) <21> Russian <23> Urdu <26> Korean <27> Serbo-Croatian <28> Gujarati <29> Other ...... go to LP_Q04 Default Next Question: LP_N05
LP_Q04 Unfortunately, our questionnaire is not translated in this language. Is there another language you can understand and speak?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LP_R06A
LP_N05 INTERVIEWER: Are you able to continue the interview in this language?
<1> Yes ...... go to LP_END <2> No ...... go to LP_R06B
LP_R06A Given the language barrier, I will have to end this interview.
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LP_R06B Unfortunately, I cannot speak this language. Another interviewer that speaks “LR’s Preferred Language (from LP_Q03)” will call you back.
Default Next Block: Block_TY1
LP_END Default Next Block: Block_CAI_SO
TY1_R01 Thank you for your time.
TY1_END Default Next Block: Block_OC
TY2_R01 Thank you for your time. That is all the information I need right now.
TY2_END Default Next Block: Block_OC
CAI_SO INTERVIEWER: This is the end of the component. Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select
CAI_END Default Next Block: Block_INT
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INT_R01A I am contacting you to follow-up on the Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada. We interviewed you about two years ago to gather detailed information on how new immigrants adjust to life in Canada. I'm calling now to update that information. This is the last in a series of three interviews planned for this survey. The answers you provide now will be used to assess how new immigrants adjust to life in Canada as well as to evaluate the current services available and help improve them.
INT_R01B I would like to remind you that all the information you provide is kept confidential under the Statistics Act. While your participation is voluntary, your answers will allow Statistics Canada to gather crucial information on the experience of new immigrants to Canada.
CLA_Q01 I would like to confirm your address. Is it “Street Number”, “Street Name”, “Apartment Number”, “City”, “Province”, “Postal Code”
<1> Yes ...... go to CHM_Q01 <2> No ...... go to CLA_Q02 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Block: Block_TEL
CLA_Q02 What is your correct address?
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes ...... go to Block_LAM <2> No
Note: Call Block_Address
CLA_END Default Next Block: Block_LAM
CHM_Q01 Is this also your mailing address? [(current/updated address)]
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to MA_Q01 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
CHM_END Default Next Block: Block_TEL
LAM_Q01 Is this change in address due to a move?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
LAM_END Default Next Block: Block_CHM
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MA_Q01 What is your correct mailing address?
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes ...... go to Block_TEL <2> No
Note: Call Block_Address
TEL_C01 If no telephone number exists ...... go to TEL_Q02 Else ...... go to TEL_Q01
TEL_Q01 I would like to confirm your telephone number. Is it “(Area Code)” “Telephone Number”?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to TEL_Q02 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Block: Block_RI
TEL_Q02 What is your telephone number, including the area code?
Note: Call Block_North American Telephone
RI_C01 If CN_N01= 2 ...... go to Block_ARC Else ...... go to RI_R01
RI_R01 INTERVIEWER: Book interview day and time.
Note: If first part of the interview was conducted on the phone, the personal interview will start here.
ARC_C01 If CN_N01 = 2 ...... go to ARC_R01 Else ...... go to RS_R01
ARC_R01 As I mentioned to you the last time we spoke, Statistics Canada is conducting a follow-up survey to gather detailed information on how new immigrants adjust to life in Canada.
I would like to remind you that your answers will be kept strictly confidential. They will be added to the answers from many other immigrants and then studied. While your participation is voluntary, your answers will help us better understand the experience of newcomers to Canada.
RS_R01 The next few questions will provide important basic information on the people in your household.
USU_Q01 What are the names of all persons who usually live here? INTERVIEWER: Please confirm the information for each member of the household. Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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USU_C01A If InstanceNo < Roster ...... go to Block_PV2 Else...... go to USU_C01B
USU_C01B If new member added ...... go to Block_JD Else...... go to RS_Q04
PV2_Q01 Do the following people still live or stay in this dwelling?
RES_Q01 INTERVIEWER: Does “First Name” “Last Name” still live or stay in this dwelling? DO NOT READ GREYED OUT NAMES ALOUD.
<1> Yes ...... go to Block_USU <2> No ...... go to RES_Q02
RES_Q02 INTERVIEWER: Is “First Name” “Last Name” no longer a member of the household or deceased?
<1> No longer a member...... go to RL_Q01 <2> Deceased ...... go to RL_R07
RL_Q01 Why is “First Name” “Last Name” no longer in this household?
<01> Change in marital status (got married/separated) <02> To follow a spouse or parent <03> Job-related reasons <04> Institutionalized for less than 6 months <05> Institutionalized for 6 months or more <06> Deceased ...... go to RL_R07 <07> Moved to a new residence <08> Joint custody to live with other parent <09> Personal study-related reasons <10> In foster care <11> Other <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
RL_Q02 Is “First Name” “Last Name” still living in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to RL_Q05 <8> Refused ...... go to RL_END <9> Don’t know ...... go to RL_END
RL_Q03 What city did “First Name” “Last Name” move to?
<01> Calgary <02> Edmonton <03> Halifax <04> Hamilton <05> Kitchener <06> London <07> Montreal <08> Ottawa/Gatineau ...... go to RL_Q04 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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<09> Québec <10> Toronto <11> Regina <12> Saskatoon <13> St. Catharines/Niagara Falls <14> Vancouver <15> Winnipeg <16> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to RL_Q04 <99> Don’t know ...... go to RL_Q04 Default Next Question: RL_END
RL_Q04 What province did “First Name” “Last Name” move to?
<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 <60> Yukon <61> Northwest Territories <62> Nunavut <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Default Next Question: RL_END
RL_Q05 What country did “First Name” “Last Name” move to?
<01> China <02> Hong Kong <03> India <04> Pakistan <05> Philippines <06> South Korea <07> Iran <08> Taiwan <09> Russian Federation <10> Romania <11> Sri Lanka <12> France <13> Yugoslavia (Montenegro, Serbia) <14> Bosnia and Herzegovina <15> Afghanistan <16> United States <17> United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) <18> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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RL_Q06 Why did “First Name” “Last Name” move outside Canada?
<01> Change in marital status (got married/separated) <02> To follow a spouse or parent, child or other relative <03> Job related reasons <04> Institutionalized for less than 6 months <05> Institutionalized for 6 months or more <07> Moved to a new residence <08> Joint custody to live with other parent <09> Personal study-related reasons <10> In foster care <11> Problems in home country have been solved <12> Canada was only an intermediate destination <13> Could not adapt <14> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Default Next Question: RL_END
RL_R07 I am very sorry for your loss.
RL_END If there are more members in the roster, return to Block PV2 Else...... go to Block_USU
RS_Q04 Are there any other persons who usually live here but are now away at school, in hospital, or somewhere else?
<1> Yes <2> No Default Next Block: Block_AWC
Note: Call Block_JD for each member added.
JD_Q01 Is “First Name” “Last Name” staying here for a period of more than 30 days? INTERVIEWER: Include people who are temporarily away but usually live here. <1> Yes <2> No ...... go to JD_END <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
JD_Q02 Was “First Name” “Last Name” born in Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to JD_END <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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JD_Q03 Is “First Name” “Last Name” … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> … a Canadian citizen ...... go to JD_Q05 <02> … a landed immigrant <03> … a refugee <04> … in Canada on a work visa <05> … in Canada on a student visa <06> … a visitor <07> Other <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
JD_Q04 In what country was “First Name” “Last Name” born?
<01> China <02> Hong Kong <03> India <04> Pakistan <05> Philippines <06> South Korea <07> Iran <08> Taiwan <09> Russian Federation <10> Romania <11> Sri Lanka <12> France <13> Yugoslavia (Montenegro, Serbia) <14> Bosnia and Herzegovina <15> Afghanistan <16> United States <17> United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) <18> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
JD_Q05 Why did “First Name” “Last Name” come to stay with you?
<01> Was born since last interview ...... go to JD_END <02> Change in marital status (got married/separated) <03> To follow a spouse or parent, child or other relative <04> Job related reasons <05> Personal study-related reasons <06> Assisting with housing costs <07> Previous housing situation was unfavourable (i.e. too remote, too small) <08> Helping household with child care needs <09> Intermediary housing (i.e. waiting for own place) <10> Can not afford own housing <11> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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JD_Q06 When did “First Name” “Last Name” first come to Canada?
Note: Call Block_Date
JD_END Default Next Block: Block_USU
AWC_C01 If “Date of Birth Year” = 0 ...... go to AWC_Q02 Else...... go to AWC_Q01
AWC_Q01 We recorded “First Name” “Last Name”’s date of birth as [text month of birth] [day of birth], [year of birth]. Is this correct?
<1> Yes ...... go to AWC_END <2> No ...... go to AWC_Q02
AWC_Q02 What is “First Name” “Last Name”’s date of birth?
Note: Call Block_Date
Note: If DK/R is entered in either DATM or DATY, go to AWC_Q04
Note: If DATD is DK/R and DATM and DATY contain valid information and DATM=[current month], go to AWC_Q04
AWC_Q03 So “First Name” “Last Name”’s age on [reference date] was [calculated age]. Is that correct? INTERVIEWER: Date of birth is [text month of birth], [day of birth], [year of birth].
<1> Yes ...... go to SEX_Q01 <2> No, return and correct date of birth <3> No, collect age ...... go to AWC_Q04
AWC_Q04 What is “First Name” “Last Name”’s age?
Note: Minimum: 0 , Maximum: 130
SEX_Q01 INTERVIEWER: Enter “First Name” “Last Name”’s sex. If necessary, ask: “Is “First Name” “Last Name” male or female?”
<1> Male <2> Female
MSWC_C01 If (“Marital Status” = 0 or “Joiner” = yes) and age > 15 ...... go to MSWC_Q02 Else ...... go to MSWC_Q01
MSWC_Q01 We recorded “First Name” “Last Name”’s marital status as “W2 Marital Status”. Is this correct? <1> Yes <2> No ...... go to MSWC_Q02 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
MSWC_C02 If roster is completed ...... go to RNC_Q01 Else...... go to AWC_Q01 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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MSWC_Q02 What is “First Name” “Last Name”’s marital status? Is “he/she”: INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> … married? <02> … living common-law? <03> … widowed? <04> … separated? <05> … divorced? <06> … single, never married? <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
MSWC_C03 If roster is completed ...... go to RNC_Q01 Else...... go to AWC_Q01
RNC_Q01 What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age]
<01> Husband/Wife <02> Common-law partner <03> Father/Mother ...... go to RNC_Q2A <04> Son/Daughter ...... go to RNC_Q2B <05> Brother/Sister ...... go to RNC_Q2C <06> Foster father/mother <07> Foster son/daughter <08> Grand father/mother <09> Grand son/daughter <10> In-law ...... go to RNC_Q2D <11> Other related ...... go to RNC_Q2E <12> Unrelated ...... go to RNC_Q2F Default Next Question: RNC_END
RNC_Q2A What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age] Is that a … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … birth father/mother? <2> … step father/mother? <3> … adoptive father/mother?
RNC_Q2B What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age] Is that a … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … birth son/daughter <2> … step son/daughter <3> … adopted son/daughter Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Entry – Wave 3
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RNC_Q2C What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age] Is that a … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … full brother/sister <2> … half brother/sister <3> … step brother/sister <4> … adopted brother/sister <5> … foster brother/sister
RNC_Q2D What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age] Is that a … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … father/mother-in-law <2> … son/daughter-in-law <3> … brother/sister-in-law <4> … other in-law
RNC_Q2E What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age] Is that a … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … uncle/aunt <2> … cousin <3> … nephew/niece <4> … other relative
RNC_Q2F What is the relationship of: [respondent name] [Text sex, age] to: [household member]? [Text sex, age] Is that a … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … boyfriend/girlfriend <2> … room-mate <3> … other
RNC_END Default Next Block: Block_CAI_SO
CAI_SO INTERVIEWER: This is the end of the component. Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select
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SI_R01 I would like to ask you about information that you may have received since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” “Year of W2 interview” to help you adjust to life in Canada. This could be information such as how to get services like language training, counselling, access to employment or housing, or information on citizenship or a permanent resident card.
SI_Q01 Since your last interview, did you look for this type of information?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SI_Q02 “Although you did not look for it, did/Did” you receive any information that helped you adjust to life in Canada? INTERVIEWER: This includes information received from various official and unofficial sources.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SI_Q06 <8> Refused ...... go to SI_Q06 <9> Don’t know ...... go to SI_Q06
SI_Q03 What kind of information did you receive? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> How to find housing <02> How to look for a job <03> How to access medical care services <04> How to get language training <05> How to find education or training <06> How to get foreign education credentials or work experience assessed <07> How to receive support for basic needs and services (e.g. food, clothes) <08> How to obtain citizenship or a permanent resident card <09> How to sponsor other immigrants <10> How to contact immigration agencies for other business <11> How to access other government services (excluding immigration issues) <12> How to obtain financial and insurance products <13> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to SI_Q06 <99> Don’t know...... go to SI_Q06
SI_Q04 From where or from whom did you receive this information? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Federal or provincial organization or department (includes: internet sites, volunteers of a funded host program) <02> Non-governmental organization (for example settlement services, community worker) <03> Relative(s) (includes in-laws) <04> Friend(s) <05> Neighbour(s) <06> Employer(s) or co-worker(s) <07> Media (e.g., internet, newspaper, television) <08> Immigration consultant Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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<09> Immigration lawyer <10> Language training school <11> School (other than language training school) <12> Other - Specify <98> Refused ...... go to SI_Q06 <99> Don’t know ...... go to SI_Q06
SI_Q05 In general, how useful was the information you received? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Very useful <2> Useful <3> Not very useful <4> Not useful at all <5> It varied among the types of information received <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SI_Q06 Since your last interview, was there any information that you needed but did not receive?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_Q07 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: SI_R08
SI_Q07 What kind of information was it that you needed but did not obtain? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> How to find housing <02> How to look for a job <03> How to access medical care services <04> How to get language training <05> How to find education or training <06> How to get foreign education credentials or work experience assessed <07> How to receive support for basic needs and services (e.g. food, clothes) <08> How to obtain citizenship or a permanent resident card <09> How to sponsor other immigrants <10> How to contact immigration agencies for other business <11> How to access other government services (excluding immigration issues) <12> How to obtain financial and insurance products <13> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
SI_R08 I would now like to ask you some questions about your social interactions in Canada.
SI_C08 If “^info.W1SN_Q26“ = 1, 2, 3, 4 or 6 and “^info.W2SI_Q10“ = 1 ...... go to SI_R08A If “^info.W1SN_Q26“ = 1 ...... go to SI_Q08 Else ...... go to SI_C11
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SI_R08A During your last interview, you indicated you were living with your sponsor.
SI_Q08 Do you currently live with your sponsor?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_C09A <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to SI_C11 <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_C11
SI_Q09 In the past 12 months, how often have you seen or talked to your sponsor? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Daily <2> At least once a week <3> At least once a month <4> A few times a year <5> Once a year <6> Not at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_C09A If “^info.W1SN_Q26“ = 1 and “^info.MSWC_Q02” = 1 or 2... go to SI_Q09A Else...... go to SI_Q10
SI_Q09A Was your immigration sponsored by your current “spouse/common-law partner”?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_C11 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SI_Q10 In the past 12 months, what kind of help has your sponsor given you? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Advice/counselling <02> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <03> Information (e.g., access and service) <04> Legal help <05> Child care <06> Basic needs (e.g., food, housing) <07> General support <08> Transportation <09> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <10> Find/look for work <11> Emotional support <12> Other <13> No help from sponsor <98> Refused <99> Don't know
SI_C11 If “^info.Sponsor“ = 1 ...... go to SI_B11 Else...... go to SI_Q12 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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SI_B11 Call Sponsor Block once for each returning sponsoree text
SI_Q12 Are you currently sponsoring or do you intend to sponsor “anyone else/anyone” to come to Canada?
<1> Yes, I am currently sponsoring someone <2> Yes, I intend to sponsor someone <3> No ...... go to SI_R14 <8> Refused ...... go to SI_R14 <9> Don’t know ...... go to SI_R14
SI_Q13 Who "are you currently sponsoring/ do you intend to sponsor" to come to Canada? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Spouse/common-law partner <02> Child(ren) <03> Parent(s) <04> Grandparent(s) <05> Brother(s) and/or sister(s) <06> Uncle(s) and/or aunt(s) <07> Cousin(s) <08> In-law(s) <09> Friend(s) <10> Nephew(s) and/or niece(s) <11> Grandchild(ren) <12> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
SI_R14 Many immigrants help others who have recently arrived in the country. These next few questions are about how you may have helped other recent immigrants to Canada.
SI_Q14 Since your last interview, have you helped any recent immigrants adjust to life in Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_Q15 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: SI_R18
SI_Q15 Are these recent immigrants ...? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.
<1> Relative(s) <2> In-law(s) <3> Friend(s) <4> Acquaintance(s) ...... go to SI_Q16 <5> Other <8> Refused ...... go to SI_R18 <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_R18 Default Next Question: SI_Q17 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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SI_Q16 Where did you meet these new acquaintances that you helped? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Through relatives or friends in former country <02> Through relatives or friends in Canada <03> Through an ethnic organization or club <04> Through a religious activity (e.g., church, temple, mosque, synagogue) <05> Through sports, hobbies or other club(s) <06> Through work <07> Through spouse's/common-law partner's work <08> Through language classes (e.g., ESL/FSL classes) <09> Through other classes (e.g., night school, college, university) <10> Through spouse's/common-law partner's school/classes <11> Through child(ren)'s school or daycare <12> Through sponsor(s) or host program <13> In my community or neighbourhood <14> In public places (e.g., mall, restaurant, park, community centre) <15> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
SI_Q17 What kind of help have you provided? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Advice/counselling <02> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <03> Information (e.g., access and service) <04> Legal help <05> Child care <06> Basic needs (e.g., food, housing) <07> General support <08> Transportation <09> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <10> Find/look for work <11> Emotional support <12> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
SI_R18 The next few questions are about your interaction with your relatives living inside and outside of Canada, who do not live with you. By relatives, I mean both immediate and extended family such as children, parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, cousins or any other relatives. “Please do not include members of your spouse’s/former spouse’s/common-law partner’s family in your answers.”
SI_Q18 Do you have any family living in Canada other than those who live with you?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_Q19 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: SI_Q20 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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SI_Q19 In the past 12 months, how often have you seen or communicated with the members of your family living in Canada? Include visits, written letters, telephone calls or e-mails. INTERVIEWER: If respondent has contact with more than one family member, indicate the frequency of contact with the person they most see or communicate with. Read categories to respondent.
<1> Daily <2> At least once a week <3> At least once a month <4> A few times a year <5> Once a year <6> Not at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q20 Do you have family living outside of Canada? “Please do not include members of your spouse’s/former spouse’s/common-law partner’s family in your answers.” INTERVIEWER: Family includes immediate and extended family.
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_Q21 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: SI_R27
SI_Q21 In which country or countries do these family members live? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> <02> China <03> Hong Kong <04> India <05> Pakistan <06> Philippines <07> South Korea <08> Iran <09> Taiwan <10> Russian Federation <11> Romania <12> Sri Lanka <13> France <14> Yugoslavia (Montenegro, Serbia) <15> Bosnia and Herzegovina <16> Afghanistan <17> USA <18> United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) <19> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to SI_R27 <99> Don't know ...... go to SI_R27 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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SI_Q22 Do you keep in touch with …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> Some of them <4> None of them ...... go to SI_R27 <8> Refused ...... go to SI_R27 <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_R27
SI_Q23 In the past 12 months, how often have you seen or communicated with the members of your family who live outside Canada? Include visits, written letters, telephone calls or e-mails. INTERVIEWER: If respondent has contact with more than one family member, indicate the frequency of contact with the person they most see or communicate with. Read categories to respondent.
<1> Daily <2> At least once a week <3> At least once a month <4> A few times a year <5> Once a year <6> Not at all ...... go to SI_R27 <8> Refused ...... go to SI_R27 <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_R27
SI_Q24 In the past 12 months, have you travelled to visit them? INTERVIEWER: Include all trips, regardless of purpose of trip (business, pleasure, etc.) or length of stay.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SI_R27 <8> Refused ...... go to SI_R27 <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_R27
SI_Q25 How many times? INTERVIEWER: Include all trips, regardless of purpose of trip (business, pleasure, etc.) or length of stay. [Min: 1 Max: 52]
<98> Refused ...... go to SI_R27 <99> Don't know ...... go to SI_R27
SI_Q26 In the past 12 months, how many weeks in total have you been away visiting them? INTERVIEWER: If necessary, prompt with “Give me your best estimate”. [Min: 1 Max: 52]
<98> Refused <99> Don't know
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SI_Q27 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", have you made any new friends in Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_Q28 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: SI_C30
SI_Q28 Where or how did you meet your new friends? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Through relatives or friends in former country <02> Through relatives or friends in Canada <03> Through an ethnic organization or club <04> Through a religious activity (e.g., church, temple, mosque, synagogue) <05> Through sports, hobbies or other club(s) <06> Through work <07> Through spouse's/common-law partner's work <08> Through language classes (e.g., ESL/FSL classes) <09> Through other classes (e.g., night school, college, university) <10> Through spouse's/common-law partner's school/classes <11> Through child(ren)'s school or daycare <12> Through sponsor(s) or host program <13> In my community or neighbourhood <14> In public places (e.g., mall, restaurant, park, community centre) <15> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
SI_Q29 How many of these new friends belong to the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q30 How many are also recent immigrants to Canada? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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SI_C30 If “^info.W1SN_Q09“ or “^info.W1SN_Q11“ or “^info.W2SI_Q28“ or SI_Q27= 1 ...... go to SI_Q31 Else ...... go to SI_R32
SI_Q31 Thinking of all your friends in Canada, how often do you see or talk with them? INTERVIEWER: If respondent has contact with more than one friend, indicate the frequency of contact with the friend they most see or talk with. Read categories to respondent.
<1> Every day <2> At least once a week <3> At least once a month <4> A few times a year <5> Once a year <6> Have not talked or seen them since the first contact <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_R32 Now, I would like to ask some questions about your neighbours. By neighbours, I mean the people who live in your building, on your street and on streets close by whom you do not consider friends.
SI_Q32 How many of your neighbours belong to the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q33 How many are also recent immigrants to Canada? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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SI_Q34 How often do you speak with your neighbours? INTERVIEWER: If respondent has contact with more than one neighbour, indicate the frequency of contact with the neighbour they most speak with. Read categories to respondent.
<1> Every day <2> At least once a week <3> At least once a month <4> A few times a year <5> Once a year <6> You have not yet seen or talked to them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q35 Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “very unfriendly” and 5 “very friendly”, how would you rate the quality of your relationships with your neighbours? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Very unfriendly <2> Unfriendly <3> Neither friendly nor unfriendly <4> Friendly <5> Very friendly <6> You have not yet seen or talked to them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_R36 Now I would like to ask you some questions about people from whom you could ask for help in Canada. By help, I mean people assisting you with, for example, small projects in your home, helping you move, providing short-term child care, or giving you emotional support in the event of a serious personal or family problem.
SI_Q36 From how many people could you ask for help in Canada? Please include members of your family “or those of your spouse’s family/or those of your common-law partner’s family”, your friends, your neighbours and all other persons. INTERVIEWER: If necessary, prompt with “Give me your best estimate”. [Min: 0 Max: 94]
<98> Refused <99>Don’t know
SI_C36 If SI_Q36 = 0, 98 or 99 ...... go to SI_R47 Else if SI_Q36 = 1...... go to SI_Q44A Else ...... go to SI_R37
SI_R37 For the following questions, I am going to ask you how these people are connected to you. Please include them in ONE group ONLY among the following: relatives, friends, neighbours, co-workers and other. Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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SI_Q37 Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help, how many are members of your family “or those of your spouse’s family/or those of your common-law partner’s family”? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q38 Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help, how many are friends? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q39 (Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help,) how many are neighbours? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q40 (Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help,) how many are co-workers? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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SI_Q41 (Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help,) how many are other persons which you have not included in the preceding groups? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q42 Is the number of persons that you originally gave me (^Numhelp) still correct?
<1> Yes ...... go to SI_Q43 <2> No ...... go to SI_E42
SI_E42 Please return to SI_Q36 and correct.
SI_Q43 Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help, how many have you met since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview"? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: SI_Q44B
SI_Q44A Would you say you feel emotionally close to this person? By close, I mean that you feel comfortable talking about personal matters with this person.
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to SI_Q46 <9> Don't know...... go to SI_Q46 Default Next Question: SI_Q45
SI_Q44B Of the [Number given in SI_Q36] people from whom you could ask for help, how many of them would you say you feel emotionally close to? By close, I mean with whom you feel comfortable talking about personal matters. INTERVIEWER: If necessary, prompt with “Give me your best estimate”. [Min: 0 Max: 94]
<98> Refused ...... go to SI_Q46 <99> Don't know...... go to SI_ Q46
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emotionally close?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q46 In general, if you compare the people who you can count on for help now with those that you relied upon for help within the first few months you were in Canada. Would you say that …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All are the same <2> Most are the same <3> About half are the same <4> A few are the same <5> None are the same <6> Could not rely on anyone upon arrival <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_R47 Now some questions on participation in activities of groups or organizations in Canada such as a religious group, an ethnic association or a sport organization.
SI_Q48 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", have you become a member or have you taken part in the activities of any groups or organizations?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SI_R50 <8> Refused ...... go to SI_R50 <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_R50
SI_Q49 What kind of group(s) or organization(s) are or were they? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Church or other religious group (e.g., temple, synagogue, mosque) <02> Ethnic or immigrant organization <03> Sports club or team <04> Hobby club (e.g., garden club) <05> Cultural group (e.g., dance troupe, choir, film, art or drama club) <06> Service club (e.g., Kiwanis, Rotary, Hospital auxiliary) <07> Community organization (e.g., YMCA/YWCA, community centre) <08> Youth organization (e.g. Scouts, Guides, Boys and Girls club) <09> Job related association (e.g., Union, professional association) <10> Political or citizen's group <11> Group related to children's school <12> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to SI_R50 <99> Don't know ...... go to SI_R50
SI_B49 Call the Group Organizations block for each SI_Q49 item with a response. SI_R50 Now I would like to end this section by asking you a few questions about Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Social Interactions – Wave 3
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discrimination. Discrimination may happen when people are perceived as being different from others.
SI_Q51 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", have you experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly by others because of your ethnicity, culture, race or skin colour, language or accent, or religion?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SI_END <8> Refused ...... go to SI_END <9> Don't know ...... go to SI_END
SI_Q52 Do you think you have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment because of your ...? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.
<1> Ethnicity or culture <2> Race or skin colour <3> Language or accent <4> Religion <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q53 Since your last interview, how often have you experienced discrimination or unfair treatment? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of the time <2> Most of the time <3> Some of the time <4> Rarely <8> Refused <9> Don't know
SI_Q54 In which places or situations do you feel you have experienced discrimination or been treated unfairly? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.
<01> On the street <02> In a store, bank or restaurant <03> At work or when applying for a job or promotion <04> When dealing with the police or courts <05> In school or classes <06> When looking for a place to live or when renting or buying a home <07> When participating in sports/a sports organization <08> When dealing with public hospitals or health care workers <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
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SP_C01A If “^info.SpouseHere” = 2 and “^info.Spon_spo“ = 1 ...... go to SP_R01A Else ...... go to SP_C01B
SP_R01A During your last interview, you indicated that you were sponsoring or were planning to sponsor your spouse/common-law partner to come to Canada.
SP_Q01A Did you sponsor or are you currently sponsoring your spouse/common-law partner to come to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SP_C01B <8> Refused ...... go to SP_C01B <9> Don’t know ...... go to SP_C01B
SP_Q02A Since your last interview, has your spouse/common-law partner immigrated to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SP_C01B “^info.Spon_chi“ = 1 ...... go to SP_R01B Else ...... go to SP_C01C
SP_R01B During your last interview, you indicated that you were sponsoring or were planning to sponsor your children to come to Canada.
SP_Q01B Did you sponsor or are you currently sponsoring your children to come to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SP_C01C <8> Refused ...... go to SP_C01C <9> Don’t know ...... go to SP_C01C
SP_Q02B Since your last interview, have your children immigrated to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SP_C01C If “^info.Spon_par“ = 1 ...... go to SP_R01C Else ...... go to SP_C01D
SP_R01C During your last interview, you indicated that you were sponsoring or were planning to sponsor your parent(s) to come to Canada. Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Sponsor – Wave 3
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SP_Q01C Did you sponsor or are you currently sponsoring your parent(s) to come to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SP_C01D <8> Refused ...... go to SP_C01D <9> Don’t know...... go to SP_C01D
SP_Q02C Since your last interview, have your parents immigrated to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
SP_C01D If “^info.Spon_gpa“ = 1 ...... go to SP_R01D Else ...... go to SP_END
SP_R01D During your last interview, you indicated that you were sponsoring or were planning to sponsor your grandparents to come to Canada.
SP_Q01D Did you sponsor or are you currently sponsoring your grandparents to come to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to SP_END <8> Refused ...... go to SP_END <9> Don’t know ...... go to SP_END
SP_Q02D Since your last interview, have your grandparents immigrated to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
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GO_R01 I would like to ask you a few questions about your participation in the activities of this “group as identified in SI_Q49”.
GO_Q01 Did you first become involved with this “group” after your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview"?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to GO_C05 <9> Don't know
GO_Q02 Are you currently involved in “group” activities?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to GO_C05 <9> Don't know ...... go to GO_C05
GO_Q03 How frequently “do/did” you take part in “group” activities? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Every day <2> Every 2 or 3 days <3> About once a week <4> 2 or 3 times a month <5> About once a month <6> Less than once a month <7> Varies from one month to the next <8> Refused <9> Don't know
GO_Q04 How many members of this group “belong/belonged” to the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> Few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
GO_Q05 “Do/Did” you volunteer your time to help with activities of this group or organization?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
GO_C05 If any other activities with another group or organisation was reported in SI_Q49 ...... go to GO_R01 Else...... go to GO_END Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_R01 Now I would like to ask you some questions about your knowledge of languages.
LS_Q01 What language do you speak most often at home? INTERVIEWER: If the respondent wants to answer more than one language, please ask him/her to pick one only.
<1> English <2> French <3> “Language spoken most often at home in Wave 2” <4> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C02E If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 01 and “^info.W1LS_Q02“ = 01 ... go to LS_C02F If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 01 and “^info.W2LS_Q01“ = 01 ... go to LS_C02F If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 01 and LS_Q01 = 01 ...... go to LS_C02F Else ...... go to LS_Q02E
LS_Q02E How well can you speak English? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... poorly <2> ... fairly well <3> ... well <4> ... very well ...... go to LS_R08E <5> ... cannot speak this language ...... go to LS_R08E <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_Q03E I would like to ask you a few questions about your ability to use English in different situations. How easy is it for you to tell someone in English what your address is? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_Q04E How easy is it for you to tell someone in English what you did before immigrating to Canada? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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LS_Q05E How easy is it for you to understand a message in English over the telephone? Would you say … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C06E If LS_Q03E, LS_Q04E and LS_Q05E = 4 ...... go to LS_R08E Else ...... go to LS_Q06E
LS_Q06E How easy is it for you to tell a doctor who speaks only English what the problem is? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C07E If LS_Q04E, LS_Q05E and LS_Q06E = 4 ...... go to LS_R08E Else ...... go to LS_Q07E
LS_Q07E How easy is it for you to ask someone who speaks only English to re-arrange a meeting with you? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_R08E Now, I would like to talk about your ability to read and write in English, even if it is just a few words.
LS_Q08E How well can you write in English? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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LS_Q09E How well can you read in English? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... poorly <2> ... fairly well <3> ... well <4> ... very well <5> ... cannot read this language <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_R10E Now I would like to ask you some questions about the English language training you “have/may have” received in Canada.
LS_C10E If “^info.W2LS_ELT“ = 1 ...... go to LS_Q10E Else ...... go to LS_Q13E
LS_Q10E During your last interview, you indicated that you were taking English language training. Are you still taking this course or program?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q13E <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q13E <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q13E
LS_Q10AE When did you stop taking this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call Date block.
LS_C10AE If LS_Q10AE MONTH or YEAR is DK, RF...... go to LS_Q13E Else...... go to LS_Q11E
LS_Q11E Did you complete this course or program?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q13E <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q13E <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q13E
LS_Q12E Why did you stop taking this course or program?
<01> Program was no longer offered or was temporarily interrupted (e.g., teacher strikes) <02> Found a job/looking for a job <03> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <04> Health related reasons (e.g., pregnancy, illness, disability, etc.) <05> I/my family moved <06> Summer break/vacation/holidays <07> Course or program was not useful Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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<08> Was too easy or too hard <09> Transportation related reasons (e.g., poor bus transit service, no car, etc.) <10> Financial related reasons (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <11> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_Q13E Since your last interview, have you taken or are you presently taking “any other/any” English language training?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS C14E <8> Refused ...... go to LS C14E <9> Don't know ...... go to LS C14E
LS_B13E Call the Language Details block, a maximum of 4 instances. After the first call, the next instance should be asked if LD_Q10=1.
Note: ^Lng = English.
LS_C14E If “^info.W1LS_ELT“ =1 or “^info.W2LS_ELT“ =1 or LS_Q13E = 1 ...... go to LS_Q14E Else ...... go to LS_Q17E
LS_Q14E Generally, would you say that the English language training that you have taken since you came to Canada has been … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … very useful ...... go to LS_Q15E <2> … useful ...... go to LS_Q15E <3> … not very useful ...... go to LS_Q16E <4> … not useful at all ...... go to LS_Q16E <5> Can not tell yet, training just started <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: LS_Q17E
LS_Q15E How has English language training helped you in your day-to-day life? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Finding or looking for a job <02> Furthering my education <03> Making new friends <04> Participating in social activities or sports <05> Everyday communication <06> Personal enrichment / broadening my horizons <07> Adjusting to life in Canada <08> To gain access to various media <09> Getting my credentials recognized <10> Getting my work experience recognized <11> Other – Specify Default Next Question: LS_Q17E Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q16E Why would you say your English language training was not useful? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Lack of opportunities to practice outside of class <02> Level was not appropriate (too hard or too easy) <03> Content did not meet my needs <04> No assessment test <05> Size or composition of the class <06> Reasons related to the instructor <07> Difficulties in learning <08> Did not complete course or missed too many classes <09> Other - specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
LS_Q17E Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", do you think that your English has improved? This includes reading, speaking and/or writing English.
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C17E If LS_Q02E = 4 and LS_Q08E = 4 and LS_Q09E = 4 ...... go to LS_C02F Else ...... go to LS_Q18E
LS_Q18E Have you taken any steps to improve your English, other than English language training?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS_Q20E <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q20E <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q20E
LS_Q19E What steps have you taken to improve your English? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Learned from family and friends <02> Learned at work <03> Learned at school <04> Took other classes (not language classes or training) <05> Learned from media (e.g., radio, movies, TV, newspapers) <06> Learned through self study (e.g., books, tapes, computer software) <07> Learned through everyday interactions <08> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q20E How important is it for you to learn or improve your English? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C21E If LS_Q18E = 2, 8 or 9 and LS_Q20E = 1 or 2 ...... go to LS_Q21E Else ...... go to LS_C02F
LS_Q21E Do you plan to take “other/ ” English language training in the future?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q22E <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: LS_C02F
LS_Q22E Do you think you will start taking this “other/ ” English language training … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … within the next month <2> … within the next 6 months <3> … within the next year <4> ... within the next two years <5> … in two years or more <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C02F If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 2 and “^info.W1LS_Q02“ = 2 ...... go to LS_C23 If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 2 and “^info.W2LS_Q01“ = 2 ...... go to LS_C23 If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 2 and LS_Q01 = 2 ...... go to LS_C23 Else ...... go to LS_Q02F
LS_Q02F How well can you speak French? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... poorly <2> ... fairly well <3> ... well <4> ... very well ...... go to LS_R08F <5> ... cannot speak this language ...... go to LS_R08F <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: LS_Q03F Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q03F I would like to ask you a few questions about your ability to use French in different situations. How easy is it for you to tell someone in French what your address is? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_Q04F How easy is it for you to tell someone in French what you did before immigrating to Canada? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_Q05F How easy is it for you to understand a message in French over the telephone? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C06F If LS_Q03F, LS_Q04F and LS_Q05F = 4 ...... go to LS_R08F Else ...... go to LS_Q06F
LS_Q06F How easy is it for you to tell a doctor who speaks only French what the problem is? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C07F If LS_Q04F, LS_Q05F and LS_Q06F = 4 ...... go to LS_R08F Else ...... go to LS_Q07F Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q07F How easy is it for you to ask someone who speaks only French to re-arrange a meeting with you? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... you can do this easily <2> ... you can do this with some help <3> ... you can do this with a lot of help <4> ... you cannot do this <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_R08F Now, I would like to talk about your ability to read and write in French, even if it is just a few words.
LS_Q08F How well can you write in French? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... poorly <2> ... fairly well <3> ... well <4> ... very well <5> ... cannot write this language <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_Q09F How well can you read in French? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... poorly <2> ... fairly well <3> ... well <4> ... very well <5> ... cannot read this language <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_R10F Now I would like to ask you some questions about the French language training you “have/may have” received in Canada.
LS_C10F If “^info.W2LS_FLT“ = 1 ...... go to LS_Q10F Else ...... go to LS_Q13F
LS_Q10F During your last interview, you indicated that you were taking French language training. Are you still taking this course or program?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q13F <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q13F <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q13F Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q10AF When did you stop taking this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call Date block.
LS_C10AF If LS_Q10AF MONTH or YEAR is DK, RF...... go to LS_Q13F Else...... go to LS_Q11F
LS_Q11F Did you complete this course or program?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q13F <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q13F <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q13F
LS_Q12F Why did you stop taking this course or program?
<01> Program was no longer offered or was temporarily interrupted (e.g., teacher strikes) <02> Found a job/looking for a job <03> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <04> Health related reasons (e.g., pregnancy, illness, disability, etc.) <05> I/my family moved <06> Summer break/vacation/holidays <07> Course or program was not useful <08> Was too easy or too hard <09> Transportation related reasons (e.g., poor bus transit service, no car, etc.) <10> Financial related reasons (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <11> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_Q13F Since your last interview, have you taken or are you presently taking “any other/any” French language training?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS C14F <8> Refused ...... go to LS C14F <9> Don't know ...... go to LS C14F
LS_B13F Call the Language Details block, a maximum of 4 instances After the first call, the next instance should be asked if LD_Q10=1.
Note: ^Lng = French.
LS_C14F If “^info.W1LS_FLT“ = 1 or “^info.W2LS_FLT“ =1 or LS_Q13F = 1 ...... go to LS_Q14F Else ...... go to LS_Q17F Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q14F Generally, would you say that the French language training that you have taken since you came to Canada has been … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … very useful ...... go to LS_Q15F <2> … useful ...... go to LS_Q15F <3> … not very useful ...... go to LS_Q16F <4> … not useful at all ...... go to LS_Q16F <5> Can not tell yet, training just started <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: LS_Q17F
LS_Q15F How has French language training helped you in your day-to-day life? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Finding or looking for a job <02> Furthering my education <03> Making new friends <04> Participating in social activities or sports <05> Everyday communication <06> Personal enrichment / broadening my horizons <07> Adjusting to life in Canada <08> To gain access to various media <09> Getting my credentials recognized <10> Getting my work experience recognized <11> Other – Specify Default Next Question: LS_Q17F
LS_Q16F Why would you say your French language training was not useful? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Lack of opportunities to practice outside of class <02> Level was not appropriate (too hard or too easy) <03> Content did not meet my needs <04> No assessment test <05> Size or composition of the class <06> Reasons related to the instructor <07> Difficulties in learning <08> Did not complete course or missed too many classes <09> Other - specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
LS_Q17F Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", do you think that your French has improved? This includes reading, speaking and/or writing French.
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LS_C17F If LS_Q02F = 4 and LS_Q08F = 4 and LS_Q09F = 4...... go to LS_C23 Else ...... go to LS_Q18F
LS_Q18F Have you taken any steps to improve your French other than French language training?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS_Q20F <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q20F <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q20F
LS_Q19F What steps have you taken to improve your French? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Learned from family and friends <02> Learned at work <03> Learned at school <04> Took other classes (not language classes or training) <05> Learned from media (e.g., radio, movies, TV, newspapers) <06> Learned through self study (e.g., books, tapes, computer software) <07> Learned through everyday interactions <08> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_Q20F How important is it for you to learn or improve your French? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C21F If LS_Q18F = 2, 8 or 9 and LS_Q20F = 1 or 2 ...... go to LS_Q21F Else ...... go to LS_C23
LS_Q21F Do you plan to take “other/ ” French language training in the future?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q22F <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: LS_C23 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q22F Do you think you will start taking this “other/ ” French language training … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … within the next month <2> … within the next 6 months <3> … within the next year <4> ... within the next two years <5> … in two years or more <8> Refused <9> Don't know
LS_C23 If LS_Q10E, LS_Q13E, LS_Q10F or LS_Q13F = 01...... go to LS_R24 Else ...... go to LS_Q23
LS_Q23 Since your last interview, have you tried to find information about English or French language training?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS_C33 <8> Refused ...... go to LS_C33 <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_C33
LS_R24 The next series of questions relate to problems or difficulties you may have had and help you may have received with finding language training in Canada. Your answers are very important and will help to identify barriers facing recent immigrants.
LS_Q24 Since your last interview have you had any problems or difficulties in getting English or French language training?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS_C33 <8> Refused ...... go to LS_C33 <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_C33
LS_Q25 What problems or difficulties have you had in getting language training? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Communication problems (e.g., language barrier) <02> Not knowing how to find out about language training <03> Not understanding the process or system <04> Not knowing where to find courses or programs <05> The lack of courses/courses are full/waiting list too long <06> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <07> Not being able to find/afford child care <08> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <11> Transportation constraints <12> Discrimination <13> Other - specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_C25 If LS_Q25 = 98 ...... go to LS_C33 Else...... go to LS_C26 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_C26 If items 01:12 are all selected in LS_Q25 ...... go to LS_C27 Else ...... go to LS_Q26
LS_Q26 Did you have “any other/any” problems or difficulties, such as ... INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.
<01> … communication problems (e.g. language barrier) <02> … not knowing how to find out about language training <03> … not understanding the process or system <04> … not knowing where to find courses or programs <05> … the lack of courses/courses are full/waiting list too long <06> … time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <07> … not being able to find/afford child care <08> … financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <11> … transportation constraints <12> … discrimination <13> Other <14> No other problems <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_C27 If more than one problem is selected from items 01:13 in LS_Q25 and/or from items 01:12 in LS_Q26 ...... go to LS_Q27
If only one item is selected from items 01:13 in LS_Q25 or items 01:12 in LS_Q26, set “^LangProb” to the text for that problem...... go to LS_Q28
Else ...... go to LS_C33
LS_Q27 Which one of these problems or difficulties would you say was the most serious?
<01> Communication problems (e.g., language barrier) <02> Not knowing how to find out about language training <03> Not understanding the process or system <04> Not knowing where to find courses or programs <05> The lack of courses/courses are full/waiting list too long <06> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <07> Not being able to find/afford child care <08> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <11> Transportation constraints <12> Discrimination <13> ^LS_S25 <98> Refused ...... go to LS_C33 <99> Don't know ...... go to LS_C33
LS_R28 For the next few questions, I would like you to think only about the problem that you have identified as being the most serious. Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q28 Some recent immigrants to Canada have approached people or organizations to get help with this type of problem. Since your last interview, did you get any help for this problem?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q29 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: LS_Q31
LS_Q29 From where or from whom did you get help? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Relative(s) or household member(s) <02> Friend(s) <03> Employer(s) or co-worker(s) <04> Ethnic/cultural group or association <05> Religious group (e.g., church, mosque, synagogue, temple) <06> Immigrant or refugee-serving agency <07> School, community college, cégep, university <08> Community centre or organization <09> Health worker (e.g., doctor, dentist, nurse) <10> Government agency other than immigration/refugee services (municipal, provincial, or federal) <11> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_C29 If LS_Q29 = 98 or 99 ...... go to LS_Q31 Else ...... go to LS_Q30
LS_Q30 What kind of help did they give you? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (access and service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_Q31 Was there any kind of help that you needed but did not get?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS_C33 <8> Refused ...... go to LS_C33 <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_C33 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Skills – Wave 3
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LS_Q32 What kind of help was that? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (access and service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_C33 If “^info.Lronly” = 2 (No)...... go to LS_Q33 Else ...... go to LS_END
LS_Q33 Can any other members of your household speak English?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to LS_Q35 <8> Refused ...... go to LS_Q35 <9> Don't know ...... go to LS_Q35
LS_Q34 Which member(s) of your household speak(s) English? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply
<98> Refused <99> Don't know
LS_Q35 Can any other members of your household speak French?
<1> Yes ...... go to LS_Q36 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: LS_END
LS_Q36 Which member(s) of your household speak(s) French? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply
<98> Refused <99> Don't know
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LD_Q01 Name “one/another” “English/French” language course or program you have taken or are taking. INTERVIEWER: Enter only one course / program.
<98> Refused ...... go to LD_Q10 <99> Don't know...... go to LD_Q10
LD_R02 For the next series of questions, I would like you to think only about this course or program.
LD_Q02 When did you start this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call Date block.
LD_C03 If LD_Q02 MONTH or YEAR is DK,RF ...... go to LD_Q10 Else...... go to LD_Q03
LD_Q03 Are you still taking this course or program?
<1> Yes ...... go to LD_Q06 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to LD_Q10 <9> Don't know...... go to LD_Q10
LD_Q04 When did you stop taking this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call the date block
LD_C05 If LD_Q04 Month or Year is blank ...... go to LD_Q10 Else...... go to LD_Q05A
LD_Q05A Did you complete this course or program?
<1> Yes ...... go to LD_Q06 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to LD_Q06 <9> Don't know ...... go to LD_Q06
LD_Q05B Why did you stop taking this course or program?
<01> Program was no longer offered or was temporarily interrupted (e.g., teacher strikes) <02> Found a job/looking for a job <03> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <04> Health related reasons (e.g., pregnancy, illness, disability, etc.) <05> I/my family moved <06> Summer break/vacation/holidays <07> Course or program was not useful <08> Was too easy or too hard Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Details – Wave 3
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<09> Transportation related reasons (e.g., poor bus transit service, no car, etc.) <10> Financial related reasons (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <11> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LD_Q06 About how many hours per week “do/did” you spend in this course or program? [Min: 1 Max: 95]
<98> Refused <99> Don't know
LD_Q07 Through what organization or institution “do/did” you take this course or program?
<01> Adult Learning Centre / Adult high school <02> Community Centre <03> Immigrant-serving organization <04> Ethnic/cultural group or association <05> Employer (e.g., on-the-job training) <06> A business or commercial school <07> Apprenticeship program <08> High school <09> College or Cégep <10> University <11> Trade school <12> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
LD_Q08 Who paid for this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Myself (e.g., through a loan, savings, etc.) ...... go to LD_Q09 <02> Family member or relative <03> Employer <04> Government (includes grants, sponsorships and scholarships; excludes loans) <05> Course or program is free <06> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: LD_Q10
LD_Q09 How did you pay for this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> From personal savings/income <2> By borrowing (e.g., loan from family, government, bank, etc.) <3> Other - Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Language Details – Wave 3
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LD_Q10 Since your last interview, have you taken any other “English/French” language training?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
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HS1_R01 The next few questions are about the places in which you have lived since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview".
HS1_Q01 During your last interview, you indicated that you were living at: [Street number of LR’s current address, Street name of LR’s current address, Apartment number of LR’s current address, City of LR’s current address, Province of LR’s current address, Postal code of LR’s current address] Have you moved since your last interview?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS2_Q03 <8> Refused ...... go to HS2_Q03 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS2_Q03
HS1_B02 Call the Where Lived block for a maximum of 8 times.
HS1_Q02 When did you move to your current address?
Note: Call Block_Date
HS2_R03 The next few questions are about the place where you live now.
HS2_Q03 Which of the following best describes your current place of residence? Is this … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> … your home (a place that you or your immediate family own or rent) <02> ... the home of your in-laws (owned or rented by your in-laws) <03> ... the home of another relative (other than your immediate family or in-laws) <04> ... the home of a friend ...... go to HS2_Q05 <05> ... a hotel/motel ...... go to HS2_Q07 <06> ... the home of your employer ...... go to HS2_Q05 <07> ... temporary housing or centre for immigrants or refugees ...... go to HS2_Q07 <08> Other...... go to HS2_C08 <98> Refused ...... go to HS2_Q07 <99> Don't know ...... go to HS2_Q07
HS2_Q04 Do “you/ you and your family/your in-laws/your relatives” rent or own this place?
<1> Rent <2> Own <8> Refused ...... go to HS2_Q07 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS2_Q07
HS2_C05 If HS2_Q03 = 01 ...... go to HS2_C06 Else ...... go to HS2_Q05 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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HS2_Q05 Do “you/you and your family” give your “in-laws/relatives/friend/employer” any money towards housing costs?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS2_C08 <8> Refused ...... go to HS2_C08 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS2_C08
HS2_C06 If HS2_Q04 = 02 ...... go to HS2_Q06 Else ...... go to HS2_Q07
HS2_Q06 Do “you/you and your family” have a mortgage or loan to help pay for this place?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to HS2 C08 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS2_C08
HS2_Q07 How much do you pay each month towards housing? (Include “rent, taxes, heat, water, electricity, parking, condominium fees/mortgage, taxes, heat, water, electricity, condominium fees/taxes, heat, water, electricity, condominium fees/heat, water, electricity, parking, condominium fees”, etc., but exclude telephone and cable.) INTERVIEWER: Please enter a dollar amount. [Min: 0.00 Max: 9995.00]
<9998> Refused <9999> Don't know
HS2_C08 If HS2_Q03 = 01 ...... go to HS2_Q08 Else ...... go to HS2_Q09
HS2_Q08 Not including desirable remodelling or additions, is this dwelling in need of any repairs? Would you say … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … no, only regular maintenance is needed such as painting, furnace cleaning, etc. <2> … yes, minor repairs such as missing or loose floor tiles, bricks or shingles, defective steps, railing or siding, etc. <3> … yes, major repairs such as defective plumbing or electrical wiring, structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings, etc. <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
HS2_Q09 How many rooms are there where you live? (Include kitchen, bedrooms, finished rooms in the attic or basement, etc.) Do not count bathrooms, halls, vestibules and rooms used solely for business purposes. [Min: 1 Max: 15]
<98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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HS2_Q10 How many of these rooms are bedrooms? [Min: 0 Max: 7]
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
HS2_ Q11 How would you rate your level of satisfaction with your current home? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Very satisfied <2> Satisfied <3> Dissatisfied ...... go to HS2_Q13 <4> Very dissatisfied...... go to HS2_Q13 <8> Refused ...... go to HS2_Q14 <9> Don't know...... go to HS2_Q14
HS2_Q12 Why are you satisfied with your current home? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Housing costs are affordable <02> Good quality housing (e.g. clean, well-maintained, good shape) <03> Like the apartment/house (e.g. large, bright, good layout) <04> Good neighbourhood (e.g. neighbours, safe, quiet) <05> People from same ethnic origin or who speak the same language live in the neighbourhood <06> Close to friends or relatives <07> Close to work <08> Close to schools or daycare <09> Close to parks, food markets, shopping centres, church, etc. <10> Good public transportation service <11> Other - specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Default Next Question: HS2_Q14
HS2_Q13 Why are you not satisfied with your current home? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Housing costs are too expensive <02> Poor quality housing (e.g. dirty, not well-maintained, poor shape) <03> Do not like the apartment/housing (e.g. too small, dark, poor layout) <04> Bad neighbourhood (e.g. neighbours, dangerous, noisy) <05> No one/very few people from same ethnic origin or who speak the same language lives in the neighbourhood <06> Far from friends or relatives <07> Far from work <08> Far from schools or daycare <09> Far from parks, food markets, shopping centres, church, etc. <10> Poor public transportation service <11> Other – specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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HS2_Q14 Have you looked for housing since your last interview?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS4_Q25 <8> Refused ...... go to HS4_Q25 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS4_Q25
HS2_Q15 Where did you get information on housing when you were looking for housing? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Newspapers in English or French <02> Newspapers in other languages <03> Relative or household member <04> Friend <05> Employer or co-worker <06> Ethnic/cultural group or association <07> Religious group (e.g., church, mosque, synagogue, temple) <08> Immigrant or refugee serving agency <09> School, community college, cégep, university <10> Community centre or organization <11> Government agency <12> Real estate agent / Broker <13> Walked/drove around <14> Internet <15> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HS3_R16 The next series of questions relate to problems or difficulties you may have had, and help you may have received while searching for housing. Your answers are very important and will help to identify barriers facing recent immigrants to Canada.
HS3_Q16 Since your last interview, have you had any problems or difficulties in finding housing in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS4_Q25 <8> Refused ...... go to HS4_Q25 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS4_Q25
HS3_Q17 What problems or difficulties have you had in finding housing? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find a house or apartment <03> Not having family or friends who could help <04> Not knowing the city or town <05> Financial constraints <06> Not being able to find what I need or want <07> Transportation constraints <08> Discrimination <09> Not having a guarantor, co-signer or credit rating Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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<10> Not having a job <11> Availability of housing (e.g., low vacancy) <12> Having to pay for months of rent in advance (pre-paid rent) <13> Other-Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HS3_C17 If HS3_Q17 = 98 ...... go to HS4_Q25 Else ...... go to HS3_C18
HS3_C18 If items 01:12 are all selected in HS3_Q17 ...... go to HS3_C19 Else ...... go to HS3_Q18
HS3_Q18 Did you have “any/any other” problems or difficulties such as ... INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.
<01> … language problems <02> … not knowing how to find a house or apartment <03> … not having family or friends who could help <04> … not knowing the city or town <05> … financial constraints <06> … not being able to find what you need or want <07> … transportation constraints <08> … discrimination <09> … not having a guarantor, co-signer or credit rating <10> … not having a job <11> … availability of housing (e.g., low vacancy) <12> … having to pay for months of rent in advance (pre-paid rent) <13> Other <14> No other problems <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HS3_C19 If more than one problem is selected in HS3_Q17 (01:13) and/or HS3_Q18 (01:12) ...... go to HS3_Q19
If only one problem is selected in HS3_Q17 (01:13) or HS3_Q18 (01:12), set ^HouseProb to the text for that problem ...... go to HS3_Q20 Else ...... go to HS4_Q25
HS3_Q19 Which of these problems or difficulties would you say is the most serious?
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find a house or apartment <03> Not having family or friends who could help <04> Not knowing the city or town <05> Financial constraints <06> Not being able to find what I need or want <07> Transportation constraints <08> Discrimination <09> Not having a guarantor/co-signer/credit rating <10> Not having a job Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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<11> Availability of housing (e.g., low vacancy) <12> Having to pay for months in advance (e.g., pre-paid rent) <13> ^HS3_S17 <98> Refused ...... go to HS4_Q25 <99> Don't know ...... go to HS4_Q25
HS3_R20 For the next few questions, I would like you to think only about the problem that you have identified as the most serious.
HS3_Q20 Some recent immigrants have approached people and organizations to get help with this type of problem. Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", did you get any help?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS3_Q23 <8> Refused ...... go to HS4_Q25 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS4_Q25
HS_Q21 From where or whom did you get help? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Relative or household member <02> Friend <03> Employer/co-worker <04> Ethnic/cultural group or association <05> Religious group (e.g., church, mosque, synagogue, temple) <06> Immigrant or refugee serving agency <07> School, community college, cégep, university <08> Community centre or organization <09> Health worker (e.g., doctor, dentist, nurse) <10> Government agency, other than immigration/refugee services (municipal, provincial or federal) <11> Employment agency <12> Real estate agent / Broker <13> Bank / Financial institution <14> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HS3_Q22 What kind of help did they give you? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (e.g., access or service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Acted as guarantor, signed or co-signed for a lease or a loan <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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HS3_C22B If all items 1:8 were selected in HS3_Q22 ...... go to HS4_Q25 Else ...... go to HS3_Q23
HS3_Q23 Was there any kind of help that you needed but did not get?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS4_Q25 <8> Refused ...... go to HS4_Q25 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS4_Q25
HS3_Q24 What kind of help was that? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (access and service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Acted as a guarantor, signed or co-signed for a lease or a loan <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HS4_Q25 Are you planning to move in the next two years?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HS4_Q27 <3> Not sure <8> Refused ...... go to HS4_Q27 <9> Don't know ...... go to HS4_Q27
HS4_Q26 What would be your main reasons for moving? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> To find cheaper place <02> To find better quality housing <03> To have more privacy/own place (e.g., not sharing with another family) <04> To have more space <05> To have more independence/come and go as we please <06> To find safer neighbourhood <07> To find better neighbourhood <08> To be closer to better schools <09> To be closer to family or friends <10> To be closer to where I work or study <11> To be closer to my children's school <12> To move from temporary housing or centre for immigrants or refugees <13> To find work or better employment prospects <14> To buy my/our own place (e.g., house, condominium, apartment) <15> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Housing – Wave 3
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HS4_Q27 Do “you/you and your family” have plans to buy a house or an apartment in the next few years?
<1> Yes <2> No <3> Not sure <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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WL_Q01 What were your main reasons for moving from this address? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Found cheaper place <02> Found better quality housing <03> To have more privacy/own place (e.g., not sharing with another family) <04> To have more space <05> To have more independence/come and go as we please <06> Found safer neighbourhood <07> Found better neighbourhood <08> To be closer to better schools <09> To be closer to family or friends <10> To be closer to where I work or study <11> To be closer to my children's school <12> Had to move from temporary housing or centre for immigrants or refugees <13> To find work or better employment prospects <14> To buy own place (e.g., house, condominium, apartment, etc.) <15> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
WL_Q02 Following this address (refer to address above), what was the next address you moved to?
WL_Q03 Is this your current address?
<1> Yes ...... go to WL_END <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to WL_END <9> Don’t know ...... go to WL_END
WL_Q04 When did you move to this address?
Note: Call Block_Date
WL_Q05 Which of the following best describes this place of residence? Was it … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> ... your home (a place that you or your immediate family owned or rented) <02> … the home of your in-laws (owned or rented by your in-laws) <03> ... the home of another relative (other than your immediate family or in-laws) <04> ... the home of a friend <05> ... a hotel/motel <06> ... the home of your employer <07> ... temporary housing or centre for immigrants or refugees <08> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: WL_END
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ED_Notes One child (18 months to less than 18 years of age) of the longitudinal respondent and living in respondent' household was selected as per the information collected in the introductory modules. Questions about the selected child (^info.selchild) refer in fact to this child. Note that contrary to other modules, in Education, questions are asked only if the child was aged 5 years or more.
ED_C01 If “^info.W2HLEOut“ = 01 ...... go to ED_R01A If “^info.W2HLEOut“ = 02:14 ...... go to ED_R01B Else ...... go to ED_Q02
ED_R01A Now I would like to ask you some questions about any education or training you may have taken outside of Canada. During your last interview, you indicated that you had received no formal education outside Canada.
Default Next Question: ED_Q01
ED_R01B The next few questions are about the education you have taken outside of Canada. During your last interview, you indicated that the highest level of formal education you had attained outside Canada was “W2 Highest Level of Education”.
Note: If “^info.W2HLEOUT“ = 01:14 then “^W2Highe“ = “W2 Highest Level of Education”.
ED_Q01 Is this information still correct?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to ED_Q02 <8> Refused <9> Don't know
Default Next Question: ED_C06A
ED_Q02 What is the highest level of formal education you attained outside of Canada?
<01> No formal education ...... go to ED_C06A <02> Some elementary school or elementary school completed ...... go to ED_Q05 <03> Some high school ...... go to ED_Q05 <04> High school graduation ...... go to ED_Q05 <05> Some trade school or apprenticeship training <06> Trade certificate or apprenticeship completed <07> Some college (or cégep) <08> College/Cégep diploma or certificate <09> Some university <10> Bachelor's degree <11> Master's degree <12> Degree in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, law or theology <13> Doctorate <14> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to ED_C06A <99> Don't know ...... go to ED_C06A
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ED_Q03 Did you obtain a degree, diploma or certificate for this level of education?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_Q04 What was your major field of study or specialization for your highest level of education attained outside Canada? (For example: accounting, carpentry, civil engineering, legal secretary, etc.) INTERVIEWER: For those people who earned more than one degree (i.e., two Masters' degrees), report the field of study for the degree most recently earned. For those people who specialized in more than one field of study while earning their degrees, report the area in which the greatest number of credits or courses were earned.
<1> No specific field of study <2> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_Q05 In what country did you attain this education?
<01> China <02> Hong Kong <03> India <04> Pakistan <05> Philippines <06> South Korea <07> Iran <08> Taiwan <09> Russian Federation <10> Romania <11> Sri Lanka <12> France <13> Yugoslavia (Montenegro, Serbia) <14> Bosnia-Herzegovina <15> Afghanistan <16> Canada <17> USA <18> United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) <19> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_Q06 What was the language of instruction of your highest level of education attained outside Canada? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
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<05> Arabic <06> Tagalog <07> Tamil <08> Cantonese <09> Mandarin <10> Persian (Farsi) <11> Russian <12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujarati <16> Dari <17> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_C06A If (ED_Q01 ≠ 2 and “^info.W2HLEOUT“ > 4) or (ED_Q02 > 04 and < 15)...... go to ED_B06 Else ...... go to ED_C07A
ED_B06 Call the Education Credential block, passing in “Credential Name”.
ED_C07A If “^info.W2EDCID“ > 0 ...... go to ED_B07 Else ...... go to ED_C07
ED_B07 Call the Education Credential block for each returning credential, a maximum of 11 instances.
ED_C07 If “^info.W2PERQ01“ = <2> ...... go to ED_B08 Else...... go to ED_R08
ED_B08 Call the Previous Education Roster Wave one module for each returning course, a maximum of 4 instances.
ED_R08 Now I would like to ask you some questions about “the/any” education or training you “may/ ” have received in Canada since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview".
ED_C08 If “^info.W2NumPrg“ > 0...... go to ED_B08A Else ...... go to ED_Q09
ED_B08A Call the Previous Education Roster block for each returning program, a maximum of 8 instances.
ED_Q09 Since your last interview, have you taken “any other/any” education or training in Canada, excluding language instruction?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_C10 If ED_Q09 = 1...... go to ED_B10 Else...... go to ED_C12 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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ED_B10 Call the Education Roster block, a maximum of 8 instances
ED_B11 Call the Education Details block, a maximum of 8 instances.
ED_C12 If “^info.W2Edu_Ca“ = 1 or (ED_Q09 = 1 and any EDD_Q10 < 10) ...... go to ED_Q12 Else...... go to ED_Q13
ED_Q12 Including all courses or training you have taken, what is the highest level of formal education you attained in Canada?
<01> No formal education <02> Some elementary school or elementary school completed <03> Some high school <04> High school graduation <05> Some trade school or apprenticeship training <06> Trade certificate or apprenticeship completed <07> Some college (or cégep) <08> College/cégep diploma or certificate <09> Some university <10> Bachelor’s degree <11> Master’s degree <12> Degree in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, law or theology <13> Doctorate <14> Other – specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_Q13 Excluding language instruction, do you plan to further your education or training in the future?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q14 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default next Question: ED_R16
ED_Q14 For what reason or reasons do you plan to further your education or training in the future? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Career advancement or development/prepare for a career change <02> Required by employer <03> Required for recognition of foreign academic credentials <04> Seeking credit towards a program certificate/diploma/degree <05> For personal development and fulfillment/pursuing a hobby or interest <06> Other <98> Refused <99> Don’t know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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ED_Q15 When do you plan to start taking these courses or training? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Within the next month <2> Within the next 6 months <3> Within the next year <4> Within the next two years <5> In two years or more <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_R16 The next series of questions relate to problems or difficulties you may have had and help you may have received with finding education or training in Canada since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview". Your answers are very important and will help to identify barriers facing recent immigrants to Canada.
ED_Q16 Since your last interview, have you had any problems or difficulties in getting education or training?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q17 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: ED_C25
ED_Q17 What problems or difficulties have you had in getting education or training? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find out about education <03> Not knowing how the system works <04> Not knowing where to find schools or courses <05> Lack of courses available/courses being full/waiting list too long <06> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <07> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <08> Qualifications from outside Canada were not accepted <09> Discrimination <10> Not being able to find/afford child care <11> Transportation constraints <12> Waiting for credentials to be assessed <13> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to ED_C25 <99> Don't know
ED_C18 If items 01:12 are all selected in ED_Q17 ...... go to ED_C19 Else ...... go to ED_Q18 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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ED_Q18 Did you have “any/any other” problems or difficulties, such as ...? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. Read categories to respondent.
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find out about education <03> Not knowing how the system works <04> Not knowing where to find schools or courses <05> The lack of courses available/courses being full/waiting list too long <06> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <07> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <08> Qualifications from outside Canada were not accepted <09> Discrimination <10> Not being able to find/afford child care <11> Transportation constraints <12> Waiting for credentials to be assessed <13> Other <14> No other problems <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_C19 If more than one problem is selected in ED_Q17 (01:13) and/or ED_Q18 (01:12) ...... go to ED_Q19
If only one problem selected in ED_Q17 (01:13) or ED_Q18 (01:12), set ^EducProb to the text for that problem ...... go to ED_R20
Else ...... go to ED_C25
ED_Q19 Which one of these problems or difficulties would you say was the most serious?
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find out about education <03> Not knowing how the system works <04> Not knowing where to find schools or courses <05> Lack of courses available/courses being full/waiting list too long <06> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <07> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high, funding was no longer available, etc.) <08> Qualifications from outside Canada were not accepted <09> Discrimination <10> Not being able to find/afford child care <11> Transportation constraints <12> Waiting for credentials to be assessed <13> ^ED_S17 <98> Refused ...... go to ED_C25 <99> Don't know ...... go to ED_C25
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ED_Q20 Some recent immigrants to Canada have approached people or organizations for help with this type of problem. Since your last interview, did you get any help?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q21 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: ED_Q23
ED_Q21 From where or from whom did you get help? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Relative(s) <02> Friend(s) <03> Host(s) <04> Sponsor(s) <05> Employer(s) or co-worker(s) <06> Ethnic/cultural group or association <07> Religious group (e.g., church, mosque, synagogue, temple) <08> Immigrant or refugee serving agency <09> School, community college, cégep, university (e.g., teacher(s) or classmate(s)) <10> Community centre or organization <11> Health worker(s) (e.g., doctor, dentist, nurse) <12> Government agency representative other than immigration/refugee services (municipal, provincial, or federal) <13> Employment agency <14> Neighbour(s) <15> Other – Specify <98> Refused ...... go to ED_Q23 <99> Don't know ...... go to ED_Q23
ED_Q22 What kind of help did they give you? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (e.g., about education system, about available courses, etc.) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_Q23 Was there any kind of help that you needed for this problem but did not get?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q24 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: ED_C25 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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ED_Q24 What kind of help was that? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (e.g., about education system, about available courses, etc.) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g., loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_C25 If “^info.SpouseHere“ = 1...... go to ED_R25 Else ...... go to ED_C32
ED_R25 Now I would like to ask you a few questions about your “common-law partner/ spouse”’s education.
ED_C26 If “^info.Samespouse“ = 2 or “^info.W2ED_Q45“ > 14...... go to ED_Q29 Else if “^info.Samespouse“ = 1 and “^info.W2ED_Q45“ = 01 go to ED_R26 Else ...... go to ED_R27
ED_R26 During your last interview, you indicated that your “common-law partner/ spouse” had no formal education.
Default Next Question: ED_Q28
ED_R27 During your last interview, you indicated that the highest level of formal education “he/she” has attained was “W2 Partner’s Highest Level of Education”.
ED_Q28 Is this information still up-to-date?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to ED_Q29 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: ED_C32
ED_Q29 What is the highest level of formal education “he/she” attained?
<01> No formal education ...... go to ED_C32 <02> Some elementary school or elementary school completed <03> Some high school <04> High school graduation <05> Some trade school or apprenticeship training <06> Trade certificate or apprenticeship completed <07> Some college (or cégep) <08> College/cégep diploma or certificate <09> Some university <10> Bachelor's degree <11> Master's degree Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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<12> Degree in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, law or theology <13> Doctorate <14> Other - Specify <98> Refused ...... go to ED_C32 <99> Don't know ...... go to ED_C32
ED_Q30 Did “he/she” receive this level of education in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to ED_Q31 <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: ED_C32
ED_Q31 In what country did “he/she” receive this level of education?
<01> China <02> Hong Kong <03> India <04> Pakistan <05> Philippines <06> South Korea <07> Iran <08> Taiwan <09> Russian Federation <10> Romania <11> Sri Lanka <12> France <13> Yugoslavia (Montenegro, Serbia) <14> Bosnia-Herzegovina <15> Afghanistan <17> USA <18> United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) <19> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_C32 If “^info.selchild = 1 and “^info.selchildage” is greater than or equal to 5 years of age ...... go to ED_Q32 Else ...... go to ED_END
ED_Q32 Is “Selected Child’s Name” currently in school?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q34 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to ED_C37 <9> Don't know ...... go to ED_C37 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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ED_Q33 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", has “Selected Child’s Name” attended school?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q34 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: ED_C37
ED_Q34 What type of school “does/did” “Selected Child’s Name” attend?
<01> Kindergarten, nursery or pre-school <02> Elementary school/grade school <03> Junior high school <04> High school <05> Home schooled/private lessons ...... go to ED_Q36 <06> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_Q35 “Is/Was” that a public, private or catholic school?
<1> Public <2> Private <3> Catholic <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
ED_Q36 In what language “is/was” “Selected Child’s Name” mainly taught at school?
<1> English <2> French <3> Both English and French <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_C37 If “^info.W1MothTonC“ ne 01 and ED_Q36 =1,3 ...... go to ED_Q37 Else ...... go to ED_C38
ED_Q37 How important is it to you that “Selected Child’s Name” speaks English well? INTERVIEWER: Read answer categories to the respondent.
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ED_C38 If “^info.MothTonC“ ne 02 and ED_Q36 = 2,3...... go to ED_Q38 Else...... go to ED_C39
ED_Q38 How important is it to you that “Selected Child’s Name” speaks French well? INTERVIEWER: Read answer categories to the respondent.
<1> Very important <2> Important <3> Not very important <4> Not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_C39 If (ED_Q32 = 2 and ED_Q33 = 2) or ED_Q34 = 5...... go to ED_Q46 Else...... go to ED_Q39
ED_Q39 In general, how many of “Selected Child’s Name”’s friends at school belong to the same ethnic or cultural group as “Selected Child’s Name”? INTERVIEWER: Read answer categories to the respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> About half of them <4> A few of them <5> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_Q40 Since your last interview has “Selected Child’s Name” had any problems in school?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q41 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: ED_Q42
ED_Q41 What kinds of problems has “Selected Child’s Name” had in school? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language problems <02> Registering in school <03> Selecting courses <04> Academic (e.g., poor grades) <05> Attendance (e.g., skipping classes) <06> Discipline at school <07> Not well accepted by teachers <08> Not well accepted by classmates/no friends <09> Problems with friends (e.g., bad influences, parent doesn't approve of friends) Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Education – Wave 3
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<10> Fighting <11> Bullying <12> Not integrating into school well <13> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
ED_Q42 Have you ever met with “Selected Child’s Name” teacher(s)?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_Q43 Have you ever attended a meeting with other parents at “Selected Child’s Name”’s school?
<1> Yes ...... go to ED_Q45 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_Q44 Has anyone else in your family ever met “Selected Child’s Name”’s teacher(s) or attended a parents meeting at “Selected Child’s Name”’s school?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
ED_Q45 Are you satisfied with “Selected Child’s Name”’s progress in school?
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ED_Q46 Who usually cares for “Selected Child’s Name” when “he/she” is not in school? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Me (longitudinal respondent) <02> My spouse/common-law partner <03> Other relative in my home <04> Other relative outside my home <05> Neighbour <06> Babysitter <07> Daycare (private or public) <08> Child in own care (child does not require care) <09> Sibling (older child looking after younger child) <10> Friend <11> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
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EDC_C01 If W2EDCID=0 and ED_Q02 in(6,8,10,11,12,13,14)...... go to EDC_Q01 Else if W2EDCID=0 and ED_Q02 in(5,7,9)...... go to EDC_Q05
Else if W2EDCID=0 and “^info.W2HLEOUT“ in(6,8,10,11,12,13,14) ...... go to EDC_Q01
Else if W2EDCID=0 and “^info.W2HLEOUT“ in(5,7,9)...... go to EDC_Q05
Else ...... go to EDC_Q01
EDC_Q01 Do you need to obtain a license or certification to work in this profession or trade or to use the professional or trade title in your province?
<1> Yes………...... go to EDC_Q02 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EDC_Q05
EDC_Q02 Did you know this prior to coming to Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDC_Q03 <2> Partially...... go to EDC_Q03 <3> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EDC_Q04
EDC_Q03 Prior to coming to Canada, did you know what steps were needed to obtain a license or certification?
<1> Yes <2> Partially <3> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
EDC_Q04 Since your arrival, have you obtained a license or certification to practice this profession or trade or to use the professional or trade title in your province?
<1> Yes <2> No ………...... go to EDC_Q05 <3> In the process of obtaining it <8> Refused…...... go to EDC_Q05 <9> Don’t know...... go to EDC_Q05 Default Next Question: EDC_Q17
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EDC_Q05 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", have you been required to check with any person, organization or employer to see if this credential would be accepted in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_Q06 “Although you have not been required to since/Since” your last interview, have you checked with any person, organization or employer to see if this credential would be accepted in Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDC_Q08 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to EDC_C19 <9> Don't know...... go to EDC_C19
EDC_C07 If EDC_Q06 =2 and ((W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CreCheck“ = 2) or (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLECheck“ = 2) or EDC_Q05 = 1)...... go to EDC_Q07 Else ...... go to EDC_C08
EDC_Q07 Why have you not had this credential checked “since you came to Canada/ ”? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Don't know where/how to get my credentials assessed <02> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <03> Foreign credentials not recognized by employer <04> I knew credential would not be accepted (e.g. friend told me, common knowledge, etc.) <05> Planning to return to school <06> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high) <07> Not my main priority (e.g., need to learn or improve language skills in English and/or French first) <08> I knew credential would be accepted (e.g. friend told me, common knowledge, etc.) <09> Did not plan to work in my field of training in Canada <10> No labour market for my skills in Canada <11> Process too complicated <12> No/lack of relevant body to carry out the assessment <13> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EDC_C08 If (W2EDCID > 0 and (“^info.W2CreCheck“ = 2 or “^info.W2CredWhom“ = 2)) or(W2EDCID = 0 and (“^info.W2HLECheck“ = 2 or “^info.W2HLEWhom“ = 2)) ...... go to EDC_END Else...... go to EDC_C09
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EDC_Q08 Where or with whom did you check? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Employer when I applied for a job (inside Canada) <02> Work-related or professional organization (inside Canada) <03> Immigration Officer (inside Canada) <04> Educational institution (inside Canada) <05> Work-related or professional organization (outside Canada) <06> Visa Officer (Canadian official outside Canada) <07> Educational institution (outside Canada) <08> Friend/relative/host/sponsor <09> A Federal or Provincial Government Department or Service <10> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EDC_C09 If EDC_Q06 = 2 and ((W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CredWhom“ = 1) or (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEWhom“ = 1))...... go to EDC_R09
Else if EDC_Q08 IN (01,02,03,04,09) ...... go to EDC_Q09
Else...... go to EDC_C10
EDC_R09 You mentioned in a previous interview that you had checked with a Canadian organisation to see if this credential would be accepted in Canada.
EDC_Q09 Were you provided with an official assessment for this credential?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDC_Q09A <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EDC_C10
EDC_Q09A Who provided this assessment? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> Employer (inside Canada) <2> Work-related or professional organization (inside Canada) <3> Immigration Officer (inside Canada) <4> Educational institution (inside Canada) <5> A Federal or Provincial Government Department or Service <6> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_C10 If EDC_Q08 = 01 ...... go to EDC_Q10 Else if (W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CrEmp“ = 1) ...... go to EDC_R10 Else if (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEEmp“ = 1)...... go to EDC_R10 Else ...... go to EDC_C11
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EDC_Q10 Did an employer inside Canada …?
<1> Fully accept this credential <2> Partially accept it <3> Not accept this credential <4> You are in the process of finding out <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_C11 If EDC_Q08 = 02 ...... go to EDC_Q11
Else if (W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CrWrk“ = 1)...... go to EDC_R11
Else if (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEWrk“ = 1)...... go to EDC_R11
Else ...... go to EDC_C12
EDC_R11 In a previous interview, you mentioned that you were waiting for a response from a work-related or professional organization in Canada.
EDC_Q11 Did a work-related or professional organization inside Canada …?
<1> Fully accept this credential <2> Partially accept it <3> Not accept this credential <4> You are in the process of finding out <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_C12 If EDC_Q08 = 03 ...... go to EDC_Q12 Else if (W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CrImm“ = 1) ...... go to EDC_R12 Else if (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEImm“ =1) ...... go to EDC_R12 Else ...... go to EDC_C13
EDC_R12 In a previous interview, you mentioned that you were waiting for a response from an immigration officer inside Canada.
EDC_Q12 Did an immigration officer inside Canada …?
<1> Fully accept this credential <2> Partially accept it <3> Not accept this credential <4> You are in the process of finding out <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_C13 If EDC_Q08 = 04 ...... go to EDC_Q13 Else if (W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CrEdu“ = 1) ...... go to EDC_R13 Else if (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEEdu“ = 1) ...... go to EDC_R13 Else ...... go to EDC_C14
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EDC_Q13 Did an educational institution inside Canada …?
<1> Fully accept this credential <2> Partially accept it <3> Not accept this credential <4> You are in the process of finding out <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_C14 If EDC_Q08 = 09 ...... go to EDC_Q14 Else if (W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CrDpt“ = 1) ...... go to EDC_R14 Else if (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEDpt“ = 1) ...... go to EDC_R14 Else ...... go to EDC_C15
EDC_R14 In a previous interview, you mentioned that you had checked with a federal or provincial government department or service to see if this credential would be accepted in Canada. EDC_Q14 Did a Canadian federal or provincial department or service …?
<1> Fully accept this credential <2> Partially accept it <3> Not accept this credential <4> You are in the process of finding out <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDC_C15 If EDC_Q10 or EDC_Q11 or EDC_Q12 or EDC_Q13 or EDC_Q14 = 2 or 3 ...... go to EDC_Q15 Else ...... go to EDC_Q17
EDC_Q15 Do you have plans or are you planning to get this credential fully accepted?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDC_Q16 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EDC_Q17
EDC_Q16 What are you doing or planning on doing to get this credential fully accepted? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> Getting language training <2> Getting additional training or education (excluding language instruction) <3> Applying to get license (i.e., licensing process, write licensing exams) <4> Getting work experience in a related area <5> Volunteering <6> Other - Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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EDC_Q17 Did you have any problems or difficulties trying to get this credential accepted?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDC_Q18 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EDC_C19
EDC_Q18 What problems or difficulties have you had trying to get your credentials accepted? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Can not get relevant work experience in Canada <02> Not knowing where/how to get my credentials assessed <03> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <04> Financial constraints (e.g., costs were too high) <05> No labour market for my skills in Canada <06> Complexity of the assessment process <07> No/lack of relevant body to carry out the assessment <08> Language problems <09> Unreasonable delays <10> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EDC_C19 If (EDC_Q10 or EDC_Q11 or EDC_Q12 or EDC_Q13 or EDC_Q14 = 1 or 2) or (W2EDCID > 0 and “^info.W2CrAcpt“ = 1 and “^info.W2CredWhom“ = 1) or (W2EDCID = 0 and “^info.W2HLEAcpt“ =1 and “^info.W2HLEWhom“ = 1)...... go to EDC_Q19 Else...... go to EDC_END
EDC_Q19 Has this partial or full acceptance of your credential by a Canadian organisation helped you get a job or access to a training program?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
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PERW1_R01 The next question deals only with courses or training you took between “Wave one Interview Date” and “Wave two Interview Date”.
PERW1_Q01 The first time we spoke you informed us that you took “Course or Program Name”. You started this course or program on “Date Started Course or Program in Wave one”. In order to improve the information that we have collected, could you tell us the date that this course or this program ended? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call Date block.
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PER_Q01 During your last interview, you indicated that you were taking “W2 Program Name”. Are you still taking this course or program?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to PER_Q02 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: PER_END
PER_Q02 When did you stop taking this course or program? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please probe respondent using the calendar.
Note: Call Date block.
PER_C02 If PER_Q02 MONTH or YEAR is blank, set flag ^W3ValidCourse = No…...... go to PER_END Else ...... go to PER_Q03
PER_Q03 Did you complete this course or program?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to PER_Q04 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: PER_END
PER_Q04 What is the main reason you did not complete this course or program?
<01> Program was no longer offered or was temporarily interrupted (e.g., teachers strike) <02> Found a job/looking for a job <03> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <04> Course or program was not useful/not what was expected <05> Health related reasons <06> Moved <07> Lack of time due to other course(s) or training <08> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
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EDR_Q01 Name “a/another” course or program you have taken or are taking. INTERVIEWER: Enter only one program or one course. Do not include language courses.
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDR_D01 If EDR_Q01 = 8, 9 set ^W3ValidCourse = No...... go to EDR_Q03 Else set ^W3ValidCourse = Yes ...... go to EDR_Q02
EDR_Q02 Was this or is this …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> An academic program <02> An academic course <03> A job-related course or workshop <04> A hobby or leisure course <05> A personal development training <06> Other <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
EDR_Q03 Since your last interview, have you taken any other course or program, excluding language instruction?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDR_Q01 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
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EDD_Q03 When did you start this “program/course”? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call Date block.
EDD_C04 If EDD_Q03 MONTH or YEAR is blank, set flag ^W3ValidCourse = No…...... go to EDD_C18 Else ...... go to EDD_Q04
EDD_Q04 Are you still taking this “program/course”?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDD_Q06 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to EDD_C18 <9> Don't know ...... go to EDD_C18
EDD_Q05 When did you stop taking this “program/course”? INTERVIEWER: Dates are critical to continue. Please use the calendar to help respondent recall.
Note: Call Date block.
EDD_C06 If EDD_Q05 MONTH or YEAR is blank, set flag ^W3ValidCourse = No…...... go to EDD_C18 Else ...... go to EDD_Q06
EDD_Q06 What “is/was” your main reason for taking this “program/course”?
<01> For career advancement or development/to prepare for a career change <02> Required by employer <03> Required for recognition of foreign academic credentials <04> Seeking credit towards a program certificate/diploma/degree <05> For personal development and fulfillment/pursuing a hobby or interest <06> Other <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
EDD_C07 If EDD_Q06 = 05 ...... go to EDD_Q13 Else if EDD_Q04 = 2 ...... go to EDD_Q07 Else if EDD_Q04 = 1 ...... go to EDD_Q09
EDD_Q07 What is the main reason you stopped taking this course or program?
<01> Completed the course or program ...... go to EDD_Q09 <02> Program was no longer offered or was temporarily interrupted (e.g., teacher strikes) <03> Found a job/looking for a job <04> Time constraints (e.g., family, work or other responsibilities) <05> Course or program was not useful/not what was expected <06> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: EDD_Q13
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EDD_Q09 “Will/Did” this “program/course” lead to the completion of a certificate, diploma or degree?
<1> Yes ...... go to EDD_Q10 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EDD_Q13
EDD_Q10 What kind of certificate, diploma or degree “is/was” it? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> High school diploma ...... go to EDD_Q13 <02> Trade school certificate or diploma <03> College or cégep certificate or diploma <04> Some university (including certificates) <05> Bachelor’s degree <06> Master’s degree <07> Degree in dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, law or theology <08> Doctorate <09> Certificate of completion <10> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EDD_Q11 “Is/Was” there a specific field of study for this certificate, diploma or degree? <1> Yes ...... go to EDD_Q12 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EDD_Q13
EDD_Q12 In what field of study “is/was” this certificate, diploma or degree?
<8> Refused <9> Don’t know
EDD_Q13 In what language “is/was” this “program/course” given?
<1> English <2> French <3> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EDD_Q14 About how many hours per week “do/did” you spend in training or in class? [Min: 1 Max: 95]
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EDD_Q15 Through what organization or institution “do/did” you take this “program/course”?
<01> Adult Learning Centre/Adult high school <02> Community Centre <03> Immigrant-serving organization <04> Ethnic/cultural group or association <05> Employer (e.g., on-the-job training) <06> A business or commercial school <07> Apprenticeship program <08> High school <09> College or Cégep <10> University <11> Trade school <12> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EDD_Q16 Who paid for this “program/course”? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Myself (e.g., through a loan, savings, etc.) ...... go to EDD_Q17 <02> Family member or relative <03> Employer <04> Government (includes grants, sponsorships and scholarships; excludes loans) <05> Course or program is free <06> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: EDD_C18
EDD_Q17 How did you pay for this “program/course”? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> From personal savings/income <2> By borrowing (e.g., loan from family, government, bank, etc.) <3> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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EM_C01A If “^info.W2Jobid“ > 0 ...... go to EM_B01A Else ...... go to EM_Q01
EM_Q01 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", have you worked at a job or business? INTERVIEWER: Regardless of the number of hours worked.
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_B01A <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q02
EM_B01A Call Employment Roster block. Maximum of 10 instances.
EM_B01B Call Employment Detail block. Maximum of 10 detail records.
Default Next Question: EM_C04
EM_Q02 Since your last interview, what has been your main activity? INTERVIEWER: If necessary, prompt with "How did you spend the majority of your time?
<01> Maintaining a household <02> Going to school <03> Retired <04> Looking for work ...... go to EM_Q29 <05> Starting a business (self-employment) <06> <07> Caring for family members <08> Ill for a long time or disabled <09> Doing volunteer work <10> No main activity <11> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q03 Since your last interview, have you looked for work?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q29 <2> No ...... go to EM_C43 <8> Refused ...... go to EM_C43 <9> Don't know ...... go to EM_C43
EM_C04 If “^info.HasBPart“ = 1 ...... go to EM_Q04 Else ...... go to EM_C06
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EM_Q04 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with your business partner(s)? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> English <02> French <03> Punjabi <04> Spanish <05> Arabic <06> Tagalog <07> Tamil <08> Cantonese <09> Mandarin <10> Persian (Farsi) <11> Russian <12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q05 How many of your business partner(s) “are/were” of the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> Some of them <4> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_C06 If EMD_Q05 = 2 and EMD_Q12 > 0 ...... go to EM_Q06 If EMD_Q05 = 2 and EMD_Q12 = 0 ...... go to EM_Q08 Else ...... go to EM_Q12
EM_Q06 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with your employee(s)? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
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<13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q07 How many of your employees “are/were” of the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> Some of them <4> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q08 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with your clients? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> English <02> French <03> Punjabi <04> Spanish <05> Arabic <06> Tagalog <07> Tamil <08> Cantonese <09> Mandarin <10> Persian (Farsi) <11> Russian <12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other - Specify <98> Refused ...... go to EM_Q10 <99> Don't know ...... go to EM_Q10
EM_Q09 How many of your clients “are/were” of the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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EM_Q10 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with your suppliers? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> English <02> French <03> Punjabi <04> Spanish <05> Arabic <06> Tagalog <07> Tamil <08> Cantonese <09> Mandarin <10> Persian (Farsi) <11> Russian <12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other - Specify <18> Not applicable <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C10 If EM_Q10 = 98, 99 or 18 ...... go to EM_C18 Else ...... go to EM_Q11
EM_Q11 How many of your suppliers “are/were” of the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> Some of them <4> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C18
EM_Q12 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with the people you “work/worked” with? INTERVIEWER: Includes supervisors. Mark all that apply.
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<12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other – Specify <18> Not applicable <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C12 If EM_Q12 = 18 ...... go to EM_Q16 Else ...... go to EM_Q13
EM_Q13 How many of the people you “work/worked” with “are/were” of the same ethnic or cultural group as you? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> All of them <2> Most of them <3> Some of them <4> None of them <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q16 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with the clients of the company? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply. If necessary add: “The clients of the company or business you are or were working for?”
<01> English <02> French <03> Punjabi <04> Spanish <05> Arabic <06> Tagalog <07> Tamil <08> Cantonese <09> Mandarin <10> Persian (Farsi) <11> Russian <12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other - Specify <18> Not Applicable <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q17 In what language or languages “do/did” you speak with the suppliers? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> English <02> French <03> Punjabi <04> Spanish <05> Arabic <06> Tagalog <07> Tamil <08> Cantonese <09> Mandarin <10> Persian (Farsi) <11> Russian <12> Urdu <13> Korean <14> Serbo-Croatian <15> Gujurati <16> Dari <17> Other – Specify <18> Not applicable <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C18 If “^info.W3JobFlag“ = Yes ...... go to EM_Q18 Else ...... go to EM_Q24
EM_Q18 How satisfied are you with your current job at (the) “Employer Name”? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. If necessary, add "considering all aspects of the job"
<1> Very satisfied <2> Satisfied <3> Dissatisfied ...... go to EM_Q19 <4> Very dissatisfied ...... go to EM_Q19 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q20
EM_Q19 Why are you not satisfied with your current job? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Poor pay <02> Not enough hours of work <03> Too many hours of work <04> Poor physical conditions (e.g., bad ventilation, too noisy, etc.) <05> Sexual harassment <06> Personal conflict with employer or co-worker <07> Discrimination <08> Lack of opportunities for advancement/promotion/development <09> Difficulty adapting to work culture/co-workers/supervisor <10> Problems with work load/responsibilities (e.g. not enough, too much) <11> Position is not in area of specialization/training <12> Job is not a desired profession Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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<13> Overqualified for this type of work <14> Lack of job security <15> Location is not convenient (e.g., too far from home) <16> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q20 In this job, would you say your qualifications and skills are being…? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Adequately used <2> Underused <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_C21 If “^info.W2Jobid“ > 0...... go to EM_Q21 Else...... go to EM_C23
EM_Q21 Since your last interview, would you say your employment situation in general is…? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Better ...... go to EM_Q22 <2> The same <3> Worse...... go to EM_Q23 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C23
EM_Q22 What aspects of your employment situation are better? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Salary and benefits <02> More hours of work <03> Less hours of work <04> Job security <05> Better match with my specialization/training <06> Work environment (e.g., relations with supervisor or colleagues) <07> Received promotion <08> Opportunities for advancement/promotion/development <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C23
EM_Q23 What aspects of your employment situation are worse? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Salary and benefits <02> More hours of work <03> Less hours of work <04> Job security <05> Poor match with my specialization/training Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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<06> Work environment (e.g., relations with supervisor or colleagues) <07> Have not received a promotion <08> Lack of opportunities for advancement/promotion/development <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C23 If “^info.W1EM_Q01“ = 1...... go to EM_Q23A Else ...... go to EM_Q24
EM_Q23A Compared to before you came to Canada, would you say your employment situation in general is …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Better <2> The same <3> Worse <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q24 Are you currently looking for “another/a” job?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EM_C26 <8> Refused ...... go to EM_C26 <9> Don't know ...... go to EM_C26
EM_Q25 How are you looking for “another/a” job? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Contacting potential employer(s) directly <02> Through friend(s)/relative(s) <03> Through co-worker(s) <04> Placing or answering newspaper ad(s) <05> Consulting with employment agency (including Canada Employment Centres) <06> Being referred by another employer(s) <07> Searching the internet <08> Being referred by a union <09> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C25 If EM_Q18 = 1 or 2 ...... go to EM_Q26 Else ...... go to EM_C26
EM_Q26 Why are you looking for “another/a” job? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Better pay <02> More hours of work <03> Less hours of work <04> Better physical conditions (e.g., better ventilation, less noise, etc.) <05> To avoid discrimination <06> Better advancement/promotion/development opportunities Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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<07> To find a position in my area of specialization/training <08> To find a preferred job (e.g., change in career) <09> Better work culture/co-workers/supervisor <10> Better work load/responsibilities (e.g. not enough, too much) <11> Overqualified at current job <12> Better job security <13> More convenient location (e.g., closer to my home) <14> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C26 If “^info.W3JobFlag“ = No...... go to EM_C30 Else if all “^info.W3ValidJob“ = Yes ...... go to EM_C27 Else ...... go to EM_Q27
EM_Q27 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", have you been out of work for seven or more consecutive days? INTERVIEWER: If necessary add: “Do not include days where you had a job but you were not working.”
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q28 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C30
EM_C27 Calculate if there are any jobless spells when there are at least 7 consecutive non-working days for the period between “W2 Interview Date” and “System Date”. If yes and W3JobFlag = 1...... go to EM_R28 Else ...... go to EM_C30
EM_R28 Based on the information you have given, there has been some time since your last interview when you were not working.
EM_Q28 At any time while you were not working, did you look for work?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EM_Q30 <8> Refused ...... go to EM_Q31 <9> Don't know ...... go to EM_Q31
EM_Q29 How did you go about looking for work? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Contacted potential employer(s) directly <02> Through friend(s)/relative(s) <03> Through co-worker(s) <04> Placed or answering newspaper ad(s) <05> Consulted with employment agency (including Canada Employment Centres) <06> Was referred by another employer Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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<07> Searched the Internet <08> Was referred by a union <09> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q30 During this/these time(s) when you were not working, how did you support yourself? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Savings <02> Spouse/other family member(s) working <03> Help from family/relative(s) here in Canada <04> Help from relative(s) outside Canada <05> Help from my sponsor here in Canada <06> Help from friend(s) here in Canada <07> Help from friend(s) outside Canada <08> Employment Insurance <09> Social Assistance <10> Adjustment, resettlement or relocation assistance (Citizenship and Immigration Canada program(s)) <11> Student loan(s) <12> Scholarship(s) or bursary(ies) <13> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C30 EM_Q02 = 4 or EM_Q03 = 1 or EM_Q24 = 1 or EM_Q28 = 1...... go to EM_Q33 Else ...... go to EM_Q31
EM_Q31 At any time since your last interview, have you looked for work?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q32 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C43
EM_Q32 How did you go about looking for work? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Contacted potential employer(s) directly <02> Through friend(s)/relative(s) <03> Through co-worker(s) <04> Placed or answered newspaper ad(s) <05> Consulted with employment agency (including Canada Employment Centres) <06> Was referred by another employer <07> Searched the Internet <08> Was referred by a union <09> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q33 Since your last interview, have you had any problems or difficulties in finding a job in Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q34 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know...... go to EM_Q35 Default Next Question: EM_C43
EM_Q34 What problems or difficulties have you had in finding a job in Canada? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find a job <03> Not knowing the city or town <04> Your qualifications from outside Canada were not accepted <05> Your job experience from outside Canada was not accepted <06> Not having enough job experience in Canada <07> Not having enough job references from Canada <08> Not having family or friends who could help <09> The lack of employment opportunities <10> Not being able to find a job in your field <11> Not having connections in the job market <12> Not knowing enough people who were working <13> Discrimination <14> Transportation constraints <15> Not being able to find/afford child care <16> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C34A If EM_Q34 = 98 ...... go to EM_C43 Else ...... go to EM_C34B
EM_C34B If items 01:15 are all selected in EM_Q34 ...... go to EM_Q37 Else ...... go to EM_Q35
EM_Q35 Did you have “any/any other” problems or difficulties, such as ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
<01> … language problems <02> … not knowing how to find a job <03> … not knowing the city or town <04> … your qualifications from outside Canada were not accepted <05> … your job experience from outside Canada was not accepted <06> … not having enough job experience in Canada <07> … not having enough job references from Canada <08> … not having family or friends who could help <09> … the lack of employment opportunities <10> … not being able to find a job in your field <11> … not having connections in the job market <12> … not knowing enough people who were working Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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<13> … discrimination <14> … transportation constraints <15> … not being able to find/afford child care <16> No other problems <17> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C36 If more than one problem is selected from items 01:16 in EM_Q34 and/or items 01:15 in EM_Q35 ...... go to EM_Q37
If only one problem is selected from items 01:16 from EM_Q34 or from items 01:15 from EM_Q35, set ^EmployProb to the text for that problem ...... go to EM_Q38
Else ...... go to EM_C43
EM_Q37 Which one of these problems or difficulties would you say was the most serious?
<01> Language problems <02> Not knowing how to find a job <03> Not knowing the city or town <04> Your qualifications from outside Canada were not accepted <05> Your job experience from outside Canada was not accepted <06> Not having enough job experience in Canada <07> Not having enough job references from Canada <08> Not having family or friends who could help <09> The lack of employment opportunities <10> Not being able to find a job in your field <11> Not having connections in the job market <12> Not knowing enough people who were working <13> Discrimination <14> Transportation constraints <15> Not being able to find/afford child care <17> ^EM_S34 <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C37B If EM_Q37 = 98 or 99 ...... go to EM_C43 Else ...... go to EM_R38
EM_R38 For the next few questions, I would like you to think only about the problem that you have identified as being the most serious.
EM_Q38 Some recent immigrants to Canada have approached people or organizations to get help for this type of problem. Since your last interview, did you ask for help?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q39 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q41 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q39 From where or from whom did you get help? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Relative(s) <02> Friend(s) <03> Host(s) <04> Sponsor(s) <05> Employer(s) or co-worker(s) <06> Ethnic/cultural group or association <07> Religious group (e.g., church, mosque, synagogue, temple) <08> Immigrant or refugee serving agency <09> School, community college, cégep, university (e.g., teacher(s) or classmate(s)) <10> Community centre or organization <11> <12> Government agency (excluding immigration/refugee services) <13> Employment agency <14> Neighbour(s) <15> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q40 What kind of help did they give you? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (e.g., access and service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g. loan, scholarships, bursary) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Work-related training (e.g., course, placement) <09> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_Q41 Was there any kind of help that you needed and did not get?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q42 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C43
EM_Q42 What kind of help was that? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (e.g., access and service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g. loan, scholarship, bursary) <06> Legal help <07> Child care Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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<08> Work-related training (e.g., course, placement) <09> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C43 If “^info.W1EM_Q01“ = 1...... go to EM_R43 Else ...... go to EM_Q52
EM_R43 For the next few questions, I would like you to think only about your work experience obtained outside Canada prior to your arrival.
EM_C44 If “^info.W2EM_Q39“ < 4...... go to EM_R47 If “^info.W2EM_Q39“ = 4...... go to EM_R44 Else...... go to EM_Q47
EM_R44 When we last spoke, you mentioned you had tried to have your work experience obtained outside Canada accepted, but you were waiting for a response.
EM_Q44 Did you succeed in having this work experience accepted?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q45 <2> No ...... go to EM_Q46 <3> Yes and No ...... go to EM_Q45 <4> In the process of finding out <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: EM_Q47
EM_Q45 Who accepted your work experience? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
<1> An employer <2> A professional association <3> An educational institution <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_C45 If EM_Q44 = 3 ...... go to EM_Q46 Else ...... go to EM_Q47
EM_Q46 Who did not accept your work experience? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
<1> An employer <2> A professional association <3> An educational institution <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q47 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_R47 When we last spoke, you mentioned that “you were successful in having/ you were not successful in having/ you had not tried to have” this work experience obtained outside of Canada accepted.
EM_Q47 Since your last interview, have you tried to have this work experience accepted “by other organisations or institutions/ ”?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q48 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q52
EM_Q48 Did you succeed in having this work experience accepted?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EM_Q50 <3> Yes and No <4> In the process of finding out ...... go to EM_C51 <8> Refused ...... go to EM_C51 <9> Don’t know ...... go to EM_C51
EM_Q49 Who accepted your work experience? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
<1> An employer <2> A professional association <3> An educational institution <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_C49 If EM_Q48 = 3 ...... go to EM_Q50 Else ...... go to EM_C51
EM_Q50 Who did not accept your work experience? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
<1> An employer <2> A professional association <3> An educational institution <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_C51 If (“^info.W2EMQ39“ = 1,3 or EM_Q44 = 1,3) and (“^info.W2Jobid“ > 0 or EM_Q01 = 1) ...... go to EM_Q51 Else...... go to EM_Q52 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q51 Would you say that having your work experience accepted helped you find work in your skill area?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q52 Since your last interview, have you done any volunteer work?
<1> Yes, volunteered at least once ...... go to EM_Q53 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_C54
EM_Q53 Why did you decide to volunteer? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Spare time/something to do <02> To get Canadian work experience/references <03> To develop/increase job skills <04> Only way I could work in my field <05> To meet people <06> To practice my English/French <07> To help an organization/other people/a cause <08> To help other immigrants in my community <09> Requirement (e.g., by school) <10> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C53 If EM_Q01 = 2 ...... go to EM_C54 Else ...... go to EM_Q54
EM_Q54 Since your last interview, has your volunteer experience helped you find a job?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_C54 If “^info.SpouseHere“ = 1 and “^info.W2SpWorkin“ = 1 and “^info.SameSpouse“ = 1...... go to EM_R55 If “^info.SpouseHere“ = 2 ...... go to EM_END Else ...... go to EM_Q58
EM_R55 I would like to ask you some questions about your “common-law partner/spouse”’s employment. During your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", you indicated that your “common-law partner/spouse” was working. Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q55 Is your “common-law partner/spouse” still working?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q55A <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q60
EM_Q55A Is “he/she” still working in the following kind of business, industry or service: “Type of industry of LR’s common-law partner/spouse”?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q56 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q62
EM_Q56 Is “he/she” still doing the following type of work: “Type of work of LR’s common-law partner/spouse”?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q57 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q63
EM_Q57 Are “his/her” main duties still the following: “Most important duties of LR’s common-law partner/spouse” ?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q65 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q64
EM_Q58 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", has your “common-law partner/spouse” worked, even for a few days?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q59 <2> No ...... go to EM_Q60 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_Q60
EM_Q59 Does your “common-law partner/spouse” currently work at a job or business?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_R61A <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q60 Since your last interview, what has been your “common-law partner/spouse”’s main activity?
<01> Maintaining a household <02> Going to school <03> Retired <04> Looking for work <05> Starting a business (self-employment) <06> Working at a job or business <07> Caring for other family members (including young children) <08> Long term illness or disabled <09> Doing volunteer work <10> No main activity <11> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EM_C60 If EM_Q58 = 1 ...... go to EM_R61 Else ...... go to EM_END
EM_R61 I would like to ask you a few questions about the main job “he/she” had since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview". By main job, I mean the job where “he/she” had been working for the longest period of time.
Default Next Question: EM_Q62
EM_R61A I would like to ask you a few questions about “his/her” main job. By main job, I mean the job where “he/she” has been working for the longest period of time.
EM_Q62 What kind of business, industry or service “is/was” it (e.g., health, education, government, construction)?
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q63 What kind of work “is/was” “he/she” doing in this job/business (e.g., doctor, nurse, teacher, office clerk, plumber)?
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q64 In this job/business, what “are/were” “his/her” most important duties (e.g., seeing/helping patients, teaching, filing documents, installing plumbing)?
<8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q65 How many hours per week “does/did” “he/she” usually work in this job/business? [Min: 1 Max: 168]
<998> Refused <999> Don't know
EM_Q66 Since your last interview, how many weeks or months “has/did” “he/she” work(ed)? [Min: 1 Max: 150]
<998> Refused ...... go to EM_Q68 <999> Don't know...... go to EM_Q68
EM_Q67 Is this number in weeks or in months?
<1> In weeks <2> In months <8> Refused ...... go to EM_Q68 <9> Don't know...... go to EM_Q68
EM_Q68 In this job/business, “is/was” your “common-law partner/spouse”...? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> A paid worker, that is, working for someone else ...... go to EM_Q70 <2> Self-employed, that is, has his/her own business ...... go to EM_Q70 <3> Working for a family business <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EM_Q69 “Is/Was” “he/she” paid for this work?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q70 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_END
EM_Q70 In this job/business, what “is/was” your “common-law partner/spouse”’s wage or salary before taxes or deductions? [Min: 1.00 Max: 999995.99]
<999998> Refused ...... go to EM_END <999999> Don't know...... go to EM_END Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment – Wave 3
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EM_Q71 “Is/Was” this amount based on ...? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Hourly earnings <2> Daily earnings <3> Weekly earnings <4> Bi-weekly earnings <5> Monthly earnings <6> Yearly earnings <7> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EM_END
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EMR_C01 If “^info.W2JobId“ > 0 ...... go to EMR_R03 Else ...... go to EMR_Q01
EMR_Q01 For whom did you work? INTERVIEWER: Enter name of the employer or business. If necessary, ask “What was the name of your employer?”
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMR_C02 If EMR_Q01 = 8 or 9, set flag W3ValidJob to No ...... go to EMR_Q09 Else ...... go to EMR_D02A
EMR_Q02 When did you start working for (the) “Employer Name”?
Note: Call Block_Date
EMR_C03 If EMR_Q02 MONTH or YEAR is blank, set flag W3ValidJob to No ...... go to EMR_Q09 Else ...... go to EMR_Q03
EMR_R03 During your last interview, you indicated that you were working for (the) “Employer Name”.
EMR_Q03 Are you still working for (the) “Employer Name”?
<1> Yes ...... go to EMR_C09A <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to EMR_C09A <9> Don't know ...... go to EMR_C09A
EMR_Q04 When did you stop working for (the) “Employer Name”?
Note: Call Block_Date
EMR_C05 If EMR_Q04 MONTH or YEAR is blank, set W3ValidJob to No ...... go to EMR_C09A Else ...... go to EMR_Q05
EMR_Q05 Did you leave this job or did the job come to an end?
<1> Left job <2> Job came to an end ...... go to EMR_Q08 <8> Refused ...... go to EMR_C09A <9> Don't know ...... go to EMR_C09A Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment Roster – Wave 3
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EMR_Q06 What was your main reason for leaving this job?
<01> Own illness or disability <02> Caring for own children <03> Caring for elder relative(s) <04> Other personal or family responsibilities <05> School <06> Found new job <07> Moved <08> Dissatisfied with job ...... go to EMR_Q07 <09> To concentrate on other job <10> Retirement <11> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: EMR_C09A
EMR_Q07 Can you be more specific about why you were not satisfied with this job? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Poor pay <02> Not enough hours of work <03> Too many hours of work <04> Poor physical conditions (e.g., bad ventilation, too noisy, etc.) <05> Sexual harassment <06> Personal conflict with employer or co-workers <07> Discrimination <08> Lack of opportunities for advancement/promotion/development <09> Difficulty adapting to work culture/co-workers/supervisor <10> Problems with work load/responsibilities (e.g., not enough, too much) <11> Position was not in area of specialization/expertise <12> Job was not a desired profession <13> Overqualified for this type of work <14> Lack of job security <15> Location was not convenient (e.g., too far from home) <16> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: EMR_C09A
EMR_Q08 What was the main reason why this job came to an end?
<01> Company moved <02> Company went out of business <03> Seasonal nature of work <04> Layoff/business slowdown (not caused by seasonal conditions) <05> Labour dispute <06> Dismissal by employer <07> Temporary job/contract ended <08> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
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EMR_C09A If InstanceNo < “^info.W2NumJob“ ...... go to EMR_C01 Else ...... go to EMR_Q09
EMR_Q09 Since your last interview, have you worked for any other job or business?
<1> Yes ...... go to EMR_Q01 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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EMD_C01 If “^SameW2Job” = Yes ...... go to EMD_R01 Else ...... go to EMD_R02
EMD_R01 I would like to ask you a few questions about your work with (the) “Employer Name”. At the last interview, you provided us with some details about this job. I would like to verify that these details “have/did” not “change/changed”.
EMD_Q01 Since the last interview, “have/did” your most important activities or duties “change/changed”?
<1> Yes ...... go to EMD_Q03 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: EMD_Q05
EMD_R02 I would like to ask you a few questions about your work with (the) “Employer Name”.
EMD_Q02 What kind of business, industry or service “is/was” it (e.g., health, education, government, construction)?
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q03 What kind of work “do/did” you do in this job (e.g., doctor, nurse, teacher, office clerk, plumber)?
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q04 In this job what “are/were” your most important tasks or duties (e.g., seeing/helping patients, teaching, filing documents, installing plumbing)?
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q05 In this job, “are/were” you ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... a paid worker, that is, working for someone else <2> ... self-employed, that is, you have/(had) your own business <3> ... working for a family business <4> Other <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q06 “Is/Was” this job related to any education or training you have taken or are currently taking? <1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment Details – Wave 3
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EMD_Q07 How many hours per week “do/did” you usually work (in this job/business)? [Min: 1 Max: 168]
<998> Refused <999> Don't know
EMD_C08 If EMD_Q05 = 1...... go to EMD_Q16 If EMD_Q05 = 2 ...... go to EMD_C09 Else ...... go to EMD_Q08
EMD_Q08 “Are/Were” you paid for this work?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EMD_Q18 <8> Refused ...... go to EMD_Q18 <9> Don't know ...... go to EMD_Q18 Default Next Question: EMD_Q16
EMD_C09 If EMD_Q05 = 2 and “^SameW2Job” = Yes ...... go to EMD_Q12 Else ...... go to EMD_Q09
EMD_Q09 Did you start this business or did you buy it?
<1> Started it <2> Bought it <3> Inherited it ...... go to EMD_Q12 <4> Other ...... go to EMD_Q12 <8> Refused ...... go to EMD_Q12 <9> Don't know ...... go to EMD_Q12
EMD_Q10 Did you “start/buy” this business on your own, or with a partner?
<1> On my own <2> With a partner <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q11 Where did you obtain the money required to “start/buy” this business? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Savings brought with me from outside Canada <02> Savings here in Canada <03> Loan from bank or other financial institution <04> Borrowed from family or friends <05> Did not need financing, just began to work <06> Received financial backing from a business partner <07> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Employment Details – Wave 3
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EMD_Q12 Approximately, how many people “do/did” you employ in your business? INTERVIEWER: Excluding the respondent and partner if applicable. [Min: 0 Max: 9995]
<9998> Refused <9999> Don't know
EMD_C13 If EMD_Q12 = 0000 ...... go to EMD_C14 Else ...... go to EMD_Q13
EMD_Q13 How many of these people “are/were” family members? [Min: 0 Max: 9995]
<9998> Refused <9999> Don't know
EMD_C14 If “^info.HasBPart” = 1 ...... go to EMD_Q14 Else ...... go to EMD_Q15
EMD_Q14 In this business, how much income “do/did” you receive per month after expenses but before any taxes or other deductions? Please report only your share of the self-employment income. [Min: -99995 Max: 999995]
<999998> Refused <999999> Don't know Default Next Question: EMD_C27
EMD_Q15 In this business, how much income “do/did” you receive per month after expenses but before any taxes or other deductions? [Min: -99995 Max: 999995]
<999998> Refused <999999> Don't know Default Next Question: EMD_C27
EMD_Q16 In this job, what “is/was” your wage or salary before taxes or other deductions? INTERVIEWER: If minimum wage, please probe for amount. [Min: 1 Max: 999995]
<999998> Refused ...... go to EMD_Q18 <999999> Don't know ...... go to EMD_Q18
EMD_Q17 Is this amount ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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<06> ... yearly earnings <07> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EMD_Q18 “Are/Were” you in an apprenticeship program while in this job?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q19 Approximately, how many people “are/were” employed at the location where you “work/worked” for “Employer Name”? “Is/Was” it … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<01> ... less than 20 <02> ... 20 to 99 <03> ... 100 to 499 <04> ... 500 to 999 <05> ... 1000 and over <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EMD_Q20 “Does/Did” this employer operate at more than one location in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EMD_C22A <8> Refused ...... go to EMD_C22A <9> Don't know ...... go to EMD_C22A
EMD_Q21 Approximately, how many people “work/worked” at all these locations? Would you say… INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Probe for an estimate.
<01> … less than 20 <02> … 20 to 99 <03> … 100 to 499 <04> … 500 to 999 <05> … 1000 and over <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EMD_C22A If “^SameW2Job” = Yes ...... go to EMD_Q24 Else ...... go to EMD_C22B
EMD_C22B If EMD_Q05 = 03 ...... go to EMD_Q24 Else ...... go to EMD_Q22
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EMD_Q22 How did you find this job? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Contacted employer directly <02> Through a friend <03> Through a relative <04> Through a co-worker (include former co-workers) <05> Placed or answered newspaper ad <06> Consulted with employment agency (including Canada Employment Centre) <07> Referred by another employer <08> Searched the internet <09> Job found through a union <10> Through school or teacher <11> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know
EMD_C23 If EMD_Q22 = 02 ...... go to EMD_Q23 Else ...... go to EMD_Q24
EMD_Q23 Is this friend from the same ethnic or cultural group as you?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_Q24 “Is/Was” there a union at your place of work?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EMD_C27 <8> Refused ...... go to EMD_C27 <9> Don't know ...... go to EMD_C27
EMD_Q25 “Are/Were” you eligible to be a member of this union?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to EMD_C27 <8> Refused ...... go to EMD_C27 <9> Don't know ...... go to EMD_C27
EMD_Q26 “Are/Were” you a member of this union?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
EMD_C27 If detailed information has been collected for all Employment Roster instances where W3ValidJob = Yes ...... go to EMD_END Else ...... go to EMD_START
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HL_Notes One child (18 months to less than 18 years of age) of the longitudinal respondent and living in respondent' household was selected as per the information collected in the introductory modules. Questions about the selected child (^info.selchild) refer in fact to this child.
HL_Q01 In general, would you say your health is ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... excellent <2> ... very good <3> ... good <4> ... fair <5> ... poor <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_R02 The next few questions are about health insurance coverage. Please include any private, government or employer-paid plans.
HL_Q02A Do “you/you and your family” have insurance that covers all or part of the cost of your prescription medication?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
HL_Q02B Do “you/you and your family” have insurance that covers all or part of the cost of your dental expenses?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
HL_Q02C Do “you/you and your family” have insurance that covers all or part of the cost of a health care worker or psychologist?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
HL_Q02D Do “you/you and your family” have insurance that covers all or part of the cost of glasses or contact lenses?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
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HL_Q02E Do “you/you and your family” have insurance that covers all or part of the cost of hospitalization for a private or semi-private room?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
HL_Q03 In the past 12 months, have you received any medical attention? Include any visit or contact with a doctor, hospital or clinic.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q06 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q06 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q06
HL_Q04 For what reason did you receive this medical attention? Was it … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … for an illness, medical problem or an injury <2> … a check-up <3> … both <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q06 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q06
HL_Q05 Where did the contact(s) take place? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Doctor's office <02> Hospital <03> Walk-in/appointment clinic <04> Community health center/CLSC <05> Work <06> School <07> Home <08> Telephone consultation only <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_Q06 Have you had any medical problems for which you did not receive medical attention?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q08 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q08 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q08
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HL_Q07 Why did you not receive medical attention for this/these problem(s)? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> Problem(s) not serious enough <2> Financial constraints/costs not covered by health card or insurance <3> Long wait to receive attention or waiting lists to see a professional <4> No insurance plan <5> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q08 In the past 12 months, have you received any dental care?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q10 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q10 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q10
HL_Q09 For what reason did you receive dental care? Was it … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … for a dental problem or an injury <2> … a check-up (including cleaning) <3> … both <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q10 In the past 12 months, have you had any dental problems for which you did not receive dental care?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q12 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q12 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q12
HL_Q11 Why did you not receive dental care for this/these problem(s)? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> Problem(s) not serious enough <2> Financial constraints/costs not covered by health card or insurance <3> Long wait to receive attention or waiting lists to see a professional <4> No insurance plan <5> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q12 In the past 12 months, have you received any medical or dental care outside Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q14 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q14 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q14
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HL_Q13 Was it to receive … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … medical care? <2> … dental care? <3> … both? <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q14 In the past 12 months, have you experienced any emotional problems? By emotional problems, I mean persistent feelings of sadness, depression, loneliness, etc.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q18 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q18 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q18
HL_Q14A How much have these problems interfered with your life or daily activities? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent
<1> a lot <2> some <3> a little <4> not at all <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
HL_Q15 Did you get help or talk to anyone about these problems?
<1> Yes ...... go to HL_Q17 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q18 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q18
HL_Q16 What is the main reason why you did not talk to anyone about these problems?
<01> Problem(s) not serious enough <02> Financial constraints/costs not covered by health card or insurance <03> Long wait to receive attention or waiting lists to see a professional <04> No insurance plan <05> Problem(s) too personal to talk about <06> Did not know where to go for help <07> No one could help with problem(s) <08> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: HL_Q18
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HL_Q17 Who did you go to for help? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Doctor - general practitioner <02> Doctor - specialist (excluding psychiatrist) <03> Nurse <04> Counsellor <05> Psychologist <06> Psychiatrist <07> Social worker <08> Family member <09> Colleague or a friend <10> Someone from an ethnic organization/association <11> Church/religious representative <12> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_Q18 In general, how would you rate your ability to deal with the everyday tasks in your life, for example, family and work responsibilities? Would you say your ability is … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … excellent <2> … very good <3> … good <4> … fair <5> … poor <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q19 In general, how would you rate your ability to deal with unexpected or difficult problems, for example, a family or personal crisis? Would you say your ability is … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … excellent <2> … very good <3> … good <4> … fair <5> … poor <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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HL_Q20 Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … not at all stressful ...... go to HL_C22 <2> … not very stressful <3> … a bit stressful <4> … very stressful <5> … extremely stressful <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q21 Thinking about the main source of stress in your daily life, what would you say is the most important factor contributing to feelings of stress you may have? INTERVIEWER: Do not probe.
<01> Time pressures/not enough time <02> Own physical health problem or condition <03> Own emotional or mental health problem or condition <04> Financial situation (e.g., not enough money, debt) <05> Own work situation (e.g., hours of work, working conditions) <06> School <07> Employment status (e.g., unemployment) <08> Caring for own family <09> Caring for other than own family <10> Other personal or family responsibilities <11> Personal relationships <12> Discrimination <13> Personal/family safety (including family abroad) <14> Adjusting to life in Canada <15> Language barrier(s) <16> Lack of adequate/affordable housing <17> Integration into Canadian society (own or children’s) <18> Loneliness/lack of family support <19> Concern for family members abroad <20> Health of family members in Canada <21> No source in particular <22> Other - Specify <98> Don't know <99> Refused
HL_C22 If “^info.selchild” = 1 ...... go to HL_Q22 Else ...... go to HL_Q27
HL_Q22 In the past 12 months, has “Selected Child’s Name” received any medical attention? Include any visit or contact with a doctor, hospital or clinic.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q25 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q25 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q25
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HL_Q23 For what reason did “Selected Child’s Name” receive medical attention? Was it … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … for an illness, a medical problem or an injury <2> … a check-up <3> … both <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q25 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q25
HL_Q24 Where did the contact(s) take place? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Doctor's office <02> Hospital <03> Walk-in/appointment clinic <04> Community health center/CLSC <05> Work <06> School <07> Home <08> Telephone consultation only <09> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_Q25 In the past 12 months, has “Selected Child’s Name” received any dental care?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q27 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q27 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q27
HL_Q26 For what reason has “Selected Child’s Name” received dental care? Was it … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … for a dental problem or an injury <2> … a check-up (including cleaning) <3> … both <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q27 Since your last interview, have you had any problems or difficulties getting access to or using the health services in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q36 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q36 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q36
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HL_Q28 What problems or difficulties have you had? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language problems (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Not knowing where to go to get health care <03> Different culture or beliefs <04> Financial constraints/costs not covered by health card or insurance <05> Long wait to receive attention or waiting lists to see a professional <06> No insurance plan <07> Discrimination <08> Being unable to find a doctor accepting new patients <09> Poor quality of services or care <10> Transportation constraints <11> Not being able to find/afford child care <12> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_C28 If HL_Q28 = 98 ...... go to HL_Q36 Else ...... go to HL_C28A
HL_C28A If answers 01:11 are all selected in HL_Q28 ...... go to HL_C29 Else ...... go to HL_Q29
HL_Q29 Did you have “any/any other” problems or difficulties, such as ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Mark all that apply.
<01> … language problems (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> … not knowing where to go to get health care <03> … different culture or beliefs <04> … financial constraints/costs were not covered by health card or insurance <05> … a long wait to receive attention or waiting lists to see a professional <06> … not having an insurance plan <07> … discrimination <08> … being unable to find a doctor accepting new patients <09> … poor quality of services or care <10> … transportation constraints <11> … not being able to find/afford child care <12> Other <13> No other problems <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_C29 If more than one problem is selected from items 01:12 in HL_Q28 and/or from items 01:11 in HL_Q29...... go to HL_Q30
If only one problem has been selected from items 01:12 in HL_Q28 or from items 01:11 in HL_Q29, set ^HealthProb to the text for that problem ...... go to HL_Q31
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HL_Q30 Which one of these problems or difficulties would you say was the most serious?
<01> Language problems (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Not knowing where to go to get health care <03> Different culture or beliefs <04> Financial constraints/costs not covered by health card or insurance <05> Long wait to receive attention or waiting lists to see a professional <06> No insurance plan <07> Discrimination <08> Being unable to find a doctor accepting new patients <09> Poor quality of services or care <10> Transportation constraints <11> Not being able to find/afford child care <12> Other – ^HL_S28 <98> Refused ...... go to HL_Q36 <99> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q36
HL_R31 For the next few questions, I would like you to think only about the problem that you have identified as being the most serious.
HL_Q31 Some recent immigrants to Canada have approached people or organizations to get help with this type of problem. Since your last interview, did you get help for this problem?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q34 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q34 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q34
HL_Q32 From where or from whom did you get help? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<1> Relative(s) <2> Friend(s) <3> Employer(s) or co-worker(s) <4> Health worker(s) (e.g., doctor, dentist, nurse) <5> Government agency other than immigration/refugee services (municipal, provincial, or federal) <6> Other – Specify <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q33 What kind of help did they give you? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
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<06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Other - Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_Q34 Since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview”, was there any kind of help that you needed but did not get, including all medical, dental and/or emotional problems?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to HL_Q36 <8> Refused ...... go to HL_Q36 <9> Don't know ...... go to HL_Q36
HL_Q35 What kind of help was that? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Language help (e.g., translation, interpretation) <02> Advice/counselling <03> Information (access and service) <04> Transportation <05> Financial help (e.g. loan, scholarship, bursary, etc.) <06> Legal help <07> Child care <08> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
HL_Q36 How important is it to you that the people providing health care speak your language? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
HL_Q37 How important is it to you that the people providing health care are of the same ethnic or cultural group as you? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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HL_Q38 How important is it to you that your doctor is the same sex as you? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Values and Attitudes – Wave 3
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VAS_Notes One child (18 months to less than 18 years of age) of the longitudinal respondent and living in respondent' household was selected as per the information collected in the introductory modules. Questions about the selected child (^info.selchild) refer in fact to this child.
VAS_Q01 When you think of others in Canada from the same ethnic or cultural group as yourself, how close would you say that you feel to them? Would you say ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very close <2> ... close <3> ... not very close <4> ... not close at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q02 How important is it for you to maintain ties with others in Canada from the same ethnic or cultural group as yourself? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q03 How important is it for you to establish and maintain ties with others in Canada who are not from the same ethnic or cultural group as yourself? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q04 How important is it for you to carry on the values and traditions of your ethnic or cultural group or your homeland? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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VAS_Q05 How important is it for you to learn and practice the values and traditions of people in Canada? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q06 Do you feel that you had to change your values or your way of thinking or behaving in order to adapt to living in Canada?
<1> Yes ...... go to VAS_Q07 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: VAS_C07
VAS_Q07 How difficult was it to change your values or your way of thinking or behaving? Would you say … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> … very difficult <2> … difficult <3> … not very difficult <4> … not difficult at all <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
VAS_C07 If “^info.selchild” = 1 ...... go to VAS_Q08 Else ...... go to VAS_Q17
VAS_Q08 How important is it for you that “Selected Child’s Name” knows and carries on the values and traditions of your ethnic or cultural group, or your homeland? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Values and Attitudes – Wave 3
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VAS_Q09 How important is it for you that “Selected Child’s Name” learns and practices the values and traditions of Canada? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_C09 If “^info.W1MothTonC“ = 1 or 2 ...... go to VAS_Q13 Else ...... go to VAS_Q10
VAS_Q10 Does “Selected Child’s Name” understand and speak the language of your homeland? INTERVIEWER: If confused by "language of your homeland", prompt with: «... understand and speak your mother tongue».
<1> Understands and speaks ...... go to VAS_Q11 <2> Understands only, does not speak <3> Does not understand or speak <4> Child too young <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: VAS_Q12
VAS_Q11 How important is it for you that “Selected Child’s Name” continues to understand and speak the language of your homeland? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: VAS_Q13
VAS_Q12 How important is it for you that “Selected Child’s Name” learns to understand and speak the language of your homeland? Is it ... INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> ... very important <2> ... important <3> ... not very important <4> ... not important at all <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Values and Attitudes – Wave 3
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VAS_Q13 Is “Selected Child’s Name” currently studying the language or traditions of your ethnic or cultural group or homeland at school or in special classes?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to VAS_Q14 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: VAS_Q17
VAS_Q14 Would you like to have “Selected Child’s Name” study the language or traditions of your ethnic or cultural group, or of your homeland?
<1> Yes ...... go to VAS_Q15 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: VAS_Q17
VAS_Q15 Is there a reason why you have not sent “Selected Child’s Name” to such schools or special classes?
<1> Yes ...... go to VAS_Q16 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: VAS_Q17
VAS_Q16 What is the main reason why you have not sent “Selected Child’s Name” to such schools or special classes?
<01> We can teach him/her at home <02> Have not thought of it <03> Have not had time to arrange it <04> Don't know if such classes exist <05> I'm looking but haven't found any classes <06> No such classes or school available <07> Too expensive/not enough money <08> Child does not have enough time to attend classes <09> Classes not given at convenient time <10> Classes exist but child refuses to attend <11> Child too young <12> Child needs to learn English/French first <13> Other <98> Refused <99> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Values and Attitudes – Wave 3
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VAS_Q17 Using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”, how strong is your sense of belonging to your family?
<1> 1 - not strong at all <2> 2 <3> 3 <4> 4 <5> 5 - very strong <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q18 Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”, how strong is your sense of belonging to your ethnic or cultural group(s)? INTERVIEWER: Some respondents may wish to think of themselves as being "mixed" when answering this question. They should not attempt to think of one of their ethnic or cultural groups more than another unless it is meaningful for them personally to do so.
<1> 1 - not strong at all <2> 2 <3> 3 <4> 4 <5> 5 - very strong <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q19 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to your city?
<1> 1 - not strong at all <2> 2 <3> 3 <4> 4 <5> 5 - very strong <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q20 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to your province?
<1> 1 - not strong at all <2> 2 <3> 3 <4> 4 <5> 5 - very strong <8> Refused <9> Don't know Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Values and Attitudes – Wave 3
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VAS_Q21 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to Canada?
<1> 1 - not strong at all <2> 2 <3> 3 <4> 4 <5> 5 - very strong <8> Refused <9> Don't know
VAS_Q22 (Again, using a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 is “not strong at all” and 5 is “very strong”,) how strong is your sense of belonging to North America?
<1> 1 - not strong at all <2> 2 <3> 3 <4> 4 <5> 5 - very strong <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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CI_C01A If “^info.W2CI_Q02“ = 05, 96, 97, 98 or 99 ...... go to CI_R02 Else ...... go to CI_Q01
CI_Q01 Have your plans “to settle permanently in Canada/to maintain residences in both Canada and another country/to live in Canada for some time and then return to your home country/to move to another country” changed since your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview"?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q02 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to CI_Q07 <9> Don't know ...... go to CI_Q07
CI_C01B If “^info.W2CI_Q02“ = 1 or 2 ...... go to CI_Q03 If “^info.W2CI_Q02“ = 3 or 4 ...... go to CI_Q05 Else ...... go to CI_R02
CI_R02 During your last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview", you indicated that you were unsure of your plans for staying in Canada.
CI_Q02 What are your current plans? Do you plan to … INTERVIEWER: Read the categories to the respondent.
<01> ... settle permanently in Canada <02> ... maintain residences in both Canada and another country <03> ... live in Canada for some time and then return to your home country ...... go to CI_Q05 <04> ... move to another country ...... go to CI_Q05 <05> Not sure, cannot say now ...... go to CI_Q07 <98> Refused ...... go to CI_Q07 <99> Don’t know ...... go to CI_Q07
CI_Q03 For what reason(s) are you staying in Canada? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> To be close to family and friends <02> Quality of life better in Canada (include reasons related to environment, etc.) <03> Improve future for family <04> Access to education better in Canada <05> Job opportunities better in Canada <06> Salary/pay better in Canada <07> Working conditions better in Canada <08> Business climate/Free market better in Canada <09> Canada's social system (e.g., health care, social programs) <10> Political or religious freedom in Canada <11> Peaceful country, no war <12> Cultural aspects and values <13> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
CI_C03A If CI_Q03 = 98 or 99 ...... go to CI_Q07 Else ...... go to CI_C03B Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Citizenship – Wave 3
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CI_C03B If more than one reason is selected in CI_Q03 (01:13) ...... go to CI_Q04 Else ...... go to CI_Q07
CI_Q04 Which one of these reasons would you say is the main reason for staying in Canada?
<01> To be close to family and friends <02> Quality of life better in Canada (include reasons related to environment, etc.) <03> Improve future for family <04> Access to education better in Canada <05> Job opportunities better in Canada <06> Salary/pay better in Canada <07> Working conditions better in Canada <08> Business climate/Free market better in Canada <09> Canada's social system (e.g., health care, social programs) <10> Political or religious freedom in Canada <11> Peaceful country, no war <12> Cultural aspects and values <13> ^CI_S03 <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: CI_Q07
CI_Q05 For what reason(s) are you planning to leave Canada? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> To be close to family and friends <02> Quality of life better elsewhere (include reasons related to environment, etc.) <03> Improve future for family <04> Access to education better elsewhere <05> Job opportunities better elsewhere <06> Salary/pay better elsewhere <07> Working conditions better elsewhere <08> Business climate/Free market better elsewhere <09> Social system (e.g., health care, social programs) better elsewhere <10> Political or religious conditions improved elsewhere <11> Return to home country (e.g., can’t adapt to life in Canada, misses home country too much) <12> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
CI_C05A If CI_Q05 = 98 or 99 ...... go to CI_Q07 Else ...... go to CI_C06
CI_C06 If more than one response is selected in CI_Q05 (01:12) .... go to CI_Q06 Else ...... go to CI_Q07 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Citizenship – Wave 3
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CI_Q06 Which one of these reasons would you say is the main reason for leaving Canada?
<01> To be close to family and friends <02> Quality of life better elsewhere (include reasons related to environment, etc.) <03> Improve future for family <04> Access to education better elsewhere <05> Job opportunities better elsewhere <06> Salary/pay better elsewhere <07> Working conditions better elsewhere <08> Business climate/Free market better elsewhere <09> Social system (e.g., health care, social programs) better elsewhere <10> Political or religious conditions improved elsewhere <11> Return to home country (e.g., can’t adapt to life in Canada, misses home country too much) <12> ^CI_S05 <98> Refused <99> Don't know
CI_Q07 Have you obtained Canadian citizenship?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q10 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to CI_C12 <9> Don't know ...... go to CI_C12
CI_Q08 Have you applied for Canadian citizenship?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q10 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to CI_C12 <9> Don't know ...... go to CI_C12
CI_Q09 Do you intend to apply for Canadian citizenship?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q10 <2> No ...... go to CI_Q11 <3> Not sure/Haven’t decided yet ...... go to CI_Q10 <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: CI_C12
CI_Q10 What are the reasons that “made you obtain/made you apply for/would make you apply for” Canadian citizenship rather than remaining a permanent resident? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Life/family is now established in this country <02> To get access to some jobs or training (e.g. in the public or military service) <03> To obtain a Canadian passport <04> To obtain the right to vote <05> To travel easier Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Citizenship – Wave 3
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<06> To conclude the immigration process <07> Other-Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know Default Next Question: CI_C12
CI_Q11 What are the reasons you don’t intend to apply for Canadian citizenship? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Country of citizenship does not allow a second citizenship <02> Do not want to lose privileges from my country of origin <03> Do not plan to stay long enough in Canada <04> Process too expensive <05> Lack of time and energy <06> Problems adjusting to Canadian society <07> Other-Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
CI_C12 If “^info.W2CI_Q02“ = 4 or CI_Q02 = 4 ...... go to CI_Q12 Else ...... go to CI_END
CI_Q12 Since your last interview, have you applied to emigrate to another country?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q14 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to CI_END <9> Don't know ...... go to CI_END
CI_Q13 Are you planning to apply to emigrate to another country?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q14 <2> No <3> Not sure/Haven’t decided yet <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: CI_END
CI_Q14 To which country(ies) “have you applied to emigrate/are you planning to emigrate”? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> United States <02> Australia <03> New Zealand <04> United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands) <05> France <06> Other <98> Refused ...... go to CI_END <99> Don't know ...... go to CI_END
CI_C14 If CI_Q12 = 2 and CI_Q13 = 1 ...... go to CI_Q16 Else ...... go to CI_Q15 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Citizenship – Wave 3
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CI_Q15 Has your application to “any of these countries/this country” been accepted?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q16 <2> No <3> Not sure/Haven’t heard yet <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: CI_END
CI_Q16 Are you planning to emigrate to “any of these countries/this country”?
<1> Yes ...... go to CI_Q17 <2> No <3> Not sure/Haven’t decided yet <8> Refused <9> Don't know Default Next Question: CI_END
CI_Q17 When are you planning on emigrating? Would you say within the next … INTERVIEWER: Read the categories to the respondent.
<1> … 6 months <2> … year <3> … 2 to 3 years <4> … 5 years <5> Not sure/Haven’t decided yet <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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IN_C01 If “^info.Lronly” = No and the age of at least one other related member on the member file is 15 or greater ...... go to IN_Q01 Else ...... go to IN_R04D
IN_Q01 Are you the most knowledgeable person about your family's income?
<1> Yes ...... go to IN_R04D <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to IN_R04D <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_R04D
IN_Q02 Who is the person most knowledgeable about your family’s income? INTERVIEWER: Select from the household roster, the person most knowledgeable about the family’s income.
<98> Refused ...... go to IN_R04D <99> Don't know ...... go to IN_R04D
IN_Q03 Is “Name of the Person Most Knowledgeable” available at this time to answer some questions on income?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_R04C <8> Refused ...... go to IN_R04D <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_R04D
IN_R04A I will need to continue the interview with you once I am finished speaking to “Name of the Person Most Knowledgeable”. May I please speak with “Name of the Person Most Knowledgeable” now?
IN_R04C Since “Name of the Person Most Knowledgeable” is not available, I will continue this section with you.
IN_R04D When answering the next few questions, please give me your best estimate. Please report any amounts in Canadian dollars. When reporting money received, you should not include any loans. All your responses will be kept confidential under the provisions of the Statistics Act.
IN_Q04 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from sources within Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_R18 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_R18 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_R18
IN_Q05 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from a job within Canada, other than from self-employment?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q06 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q06 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q06 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_B05 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from all jobs within Canada? This is before taxes and deductions. Include commissions, tips and bonuses.”
IN_Q06 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from self-employment within Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q07 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q07 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q07
IN_B06 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from self-employment within Canada? This is before any taxes and other deductions and after expenses.”
IN_Q07 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from Social Assistance (welfare) from a government source in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q08 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q08 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q08
IN_B07 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from Social Assistance (welfare) from a government source in Canada?”
IN_Q08 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive Employment Insurance benefits from a government source in Canada? INTERVIEWER: Previously called Unemployment Insurance benefits.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q09 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q09 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q09
IN_B08 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from Employment Insurance benefits from a government source in Canada?”
IN_Q09 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive child tax benefits or credits from a government source in Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q10 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q10 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q10
IN_B09 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from child tax benefits or credits from a government source in Canada?” Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_Q10 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from the Canada Pension Plan or the Quebec Pension Plan?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q11 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q11 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q11
IN_B10 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from the Canada Pension Plan or the Quebec Pension Plan?”
IN_Q11 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from other government sources within Canada? Please do not include any loans.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q13 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q13 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q13
IN_Q12 From what other government sources within Canada did “you/you and your family” receive income? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Worker's compensation benefits <02> Old age security pension <03> Guaranteed income supplement or Spouse's allowance from the federal government of Canada <04> Goods and Services Tax credit/Harmonized Sales Tax credit (GST/HST) <05> Provincial tax credits <06> Training allowance from federal or provincial governments <07> Property tax reductions and rebates in cash <08> Labour adjustment benefits <09> Regular payments from provincial automobile insurance plans <10> Quebec maternity allowance <11> Relocation, resettlement or refugee assistance program <12> Bursaries for education <13> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don't know
IN_B12 Call Income Amount block. “How much did “you/you and your family” receive from other government sources within Canada?”
IN_Q13 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive a pension from a Canadian business or company?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q14 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q14 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q14
IN_B13 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from a Canadian business or company pension?” Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_Q14 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from a private sponsor within Canada other than the Canadian government?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q15 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q15 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q15
IN_B14 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from a private sponsor within Canada?”
IN_Q15 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from investments held within Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q16 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q16 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q16
IN_B15 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from investments within Canada?”
IN_Q16 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from other sources within Canada (for example child support, alimony, rental income, scholarships)? Please do not include any loans.
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to IN_R18 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_R18
IN_Q17 From what other sources within Canada did “you/you and your family” receive income?
<98> Refused ...... go to IN_R18 <99> Don't know ...... go to IN_R18
Note: This is a text entry response.
IN_B17 Call Income Amount block. “How much did “you/you and your family” receive from other sources within Canada?”
IN_R18 The next few questions are about income “you/you and your family” may have received from sources outside Canada in the last 12 months.
IN_Q18 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from sources outside Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_C26 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_C26 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_C26 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_Q19 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from a job outside Canada, other than from self-employment?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q20 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q20 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q20
IN_B19 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from all jobs outside Canada? This is before taxes and deductions. Include commissions, tips and bonuses.”
IN_Q20 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from self-employment outside Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q21 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q21 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q21
IN_B20 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from self-employment outside Canada? This is before any taxes and other deductions and after expenses.”
IN_Q21 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from a government outside Canada (e.g., a pension)?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q22 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q22 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q22
IN_B21 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from a government outside of Canada?”
IN_Q22 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive a pension from a business or a company outside Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q23 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q23 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q23
IN_B22 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from a pension from a business or company outside of Canada?”
IN_Q23 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from investments held outside Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q24 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q24 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q24 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_B23 Call Income Amount block. “How much have “you/you and your family” received from investments held outside Canada?”
IN_Q24 In the last 12 months, did “you/you and your family” receive income from other sources outside Canada (e.g., child support, alimony, rental income, scholarships)?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to IN_C26 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_C26
IN_Q25 From what other sources outside Canada did “you/you and your family” receive income?
<98> Refused ...... go to IN_C26 <99> Don't know ...... go to IN_C26
IN_B25 Call Income Amount block. “How much did “you/you and your family” receive from other sources outside Canada?”
IN_C26 If any non-response to any question from IN_Q05 through IN_B25, inclusive ...... go to IN_Q26 Else ...... go to IN_C29
IN_Q26 Could you give me an estimate of the total income that “you/you and your family” received before taxes and deductions from all sources inside and outside Canada in the last 12 months? INTERVIEWER: Do not include any loans or money withdrawn from savings. [Min: -12000000 Max: 12000000]
<99999998> Refused ...... go to IN_Q27 <99999999> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q27 Default Next Question: IN_C29
IN_Q27 Would you feel more comfortable providing an estimate based on a range of income levels?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_C29 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_C29 <9> Don’t know ...... go to IN_C29
IN_Q28 “Looking at this card, which/Which” one best describes how much money “you/you and your family” have received from all sources inside and outside Canada in the last 12 months? INTERVIEWER: “Show the respondent the income range card/ Read categories to respondent.”
<01> Net loss <02> No income received <03> Under $2,499 <04> $2,500 to $4,999 <05> $5,000 to $7,499 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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<06> $7,500 to $9,999 <07> $10,000 to $19,999 <08> $20,000 to $29,999 <09> $30,000 to $39,999 <10> $40,000 to $49,999 <11> $50,000 to $59,999 <12> $60,000 to $69,999 <13> $70,000 or more <98> Refused <99> Don't know
IN_C29 If IN_Q03 = 1 ...... go to IN_R29 Else If “^info.Lronly” = Yes ...... go to IN_R35 Else ...... go to IN_C30
IN_R29 Thank you for your help in answering these questions. I will now continue the rest of the interview with [pre-fill longitudinal respondent's name].
IN_C30 If ^incMems > 1 and at least one question from questions IN_Q05 to IN_Q11, questions IN_Q13 to IN_Q16 and questions à IN_Q19 to IN_Q24 = 1...... go to IN_R30 Else ...... go to IN_R35
IN_R30 Now I would like to ask you a few questions about your personal income. Please do not include loans or any money received by other members of your family.
IN_Q30 In the last 12 months, have you received personal income from sources inside or outside Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_R35 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_R35 <9> Don’t know ...... go to IN_R35
IN_Q31 Could you give me an estimate of your total personal income before taxes and deductions from all sources inside and outside Canada in the last 12 months? INTERVIEWER: Include employment income and all other sources of income. Do not include any loans or money withdrawn from savings. [Min: -999995.00 Max: 2000000.00]
<9999998> Refused ...... go to IN_Q32 <9999999> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q32 Default Next Question: IN_C34
IN_Q32 Would you feel more comfortable providing an estimate based on a range of income levels?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_C34 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_C34 <9> Don’t know ...... go to IN_C34 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_Q33 “Looking at this card, which/Which” one best describes your total personal income from all sources inside and outside Canada for the last 12 months? Please do not include money withdrawn from savings. INTERVIEWER: “Show the respondent the income range card/ Read categories to respondent.”
<01> Net loss <03> Under $2,499 <04> $2,500 to $4,999 <05> $5,000 to $7,499 <06> $7,500 to $9,999 <07> $10,000 to $19,999 <08> $20,000 to $29,999 <09> $30,000 to $39,999 <10> $40,000 to $49,999 <11> $50,000 to $59,999 <12> $60,000 to $69,999 <13> $70,000 or more <98> Refused <99> Don't know
IN_C34 If more than one yes in questions IN_Q05 to IN_Q11, questions IN_Q13 to IN_Q16 and questions IN_Q19 to IN_Q24 ...... go to IN_Q34 Else ...... go to IN_R35
IN_Q34 In the past 12 months, what was your main source of personal income?
<01> Job (inside Canada) <02> Self-employment (inside Canada) <03> Social assistance/welfare (inside Canada) <04> Employment insurance benefits/Unemployment insurance benefits (inside Canada) <05> Child tax benefit or credits (inside Canada) <06> Canada or Quebec pension (inside Canada) <07> Worker's compensation benefits (inside Canada) <08> Old age security pension (inside Canada) <09> Guaranteed income supplement/Spouse's allowance from the federal government (inside Canada) <10> Goods and services tax credit/Harmonized sales tax credit (inside Canada) <11> Provincial tax credits (inside Canada) <12> Training allowance from a government (inside Canada) <13> Property tax reductions and rebates in cash (inside Canada) <14> Labour adjustment benefits from a provincial government (inside Canada) <15> Regular payments from provincial automobile insurance plans (inside Canada) <16> Quebec maternity allowance (inside Canada) <17> Relocation, resettlement or refugee assistance program (inside Canada) <18> Bursaries for education from a government (in Canada) <19> Other government source(s) (inside Canada) <20> Canadian business or company pension (inside Canada) <21> Private sponsor other than a Canadian government (inside Canada) <22> Investment(s) (inside Canada) <23> Scholarship(s) other than from a government (inside Canada) <24> Funds received from family member or friend that was not a loan (e.g., child support, alimony) (inside Canada) Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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<25> Other non-governmental source(s) (e.g. rental income) (inside Canada). <26> Job (outside Canada) <27> Self-employment (outside Canada) <28> Pension from a government (outside Canada ) <29> Pension from a business or a company (outside Canada) <30> Investment(s) (outside Canada ) <31> Scholarship(s) (outside Canada) <32> Other source(s) (outside Canada) <98> Refused <99> Don't know
IN_R35 Now I would like to ask you a few questions on personal savings and loans.
IN_C35 If “^info.W2IN_D3536“ = 1 ...... go to IN_Q35 Else ...... go to IN_Q36
IN_Q35 During your last interview, you indicated that you had savings in another country. Do you still have savings in another country?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q37 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q37 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q37 Default Next Question: IN_B36
IN_Q36 Do you have savings in another country?
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q37 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q37 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q37
IN_B36 Call Income Amount block. “Approximately how much money do you have in savings in that other country?”
IN_Q37 Since your last interview, have you received any money in the form of a loan (e.g., bank loan, student loan, a loan from a friend or relative, a sponsorship loan)? Please do not include a mortgage.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q39 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q39 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q39
IN_B37 Call Income Amount block. “How much money did you receive in the form of a loan?” Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Income – Wave 3
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IN_Q38 For what reason or reasons did you receive this loan? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Basic living expenses (e.g., shelter, food, utilities) <02> Purchase property (e.g., buy a house) <03> Education related reasons (longitudinal respondent’s or family member’s) <04> Health related reasons (e.g., to cover medical treatment) <05> Start a business or company <06> Financial investments (e.g., mutual funds, bonds, etc.) <07> Consolidate debt <08> Vehicle <09> Other goods excluding vehicle (e.g. computer, furniture, etc.) <10> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
IN_Q39 Since your last interview, have you sent money outside Canada to relatives or friends? <1> Yes <2> No ...... go to IN_Q41 <8> Refused ...... go to IN_Q41 <9> Don't know ...... go to IN_Q41
IN_Q40 How much money have you sent outside Canada to relatives or friends?
<9999998> Refused <9999999> Don’t know
IN_Q41 Since your last interview, have you sent money outside Canada as an investment?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don't know
IN_Q42 How would you describe your present financial situation? Would you say that you … INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. If necessary, add: “By basic needs, I mean shelter, food, clothing and other necessities”.
<1> … have more than enough money to meet your basic needs <2> … have just enough money for your basic needs <3> … do not have enough money to meet your basic needs <8> Refused <9> Don't know
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IA_Q01 Question Text (imported from Income Module). INTERVIEWER: Instruction Text.
<99999998> Refused ...... go to IA_END <99999999> Don't know ...... go to IA_END
IA_C01 If “^CdnOnly” = No ...... go to IA_Q02 Else ...... go to IA_Q04
IA_Q02 Is this amount in Canadian dollars?
<1> Yes ...... go to IA_C04 <2> No <8> Refused ...... go to IA_C04 <9> Don't know ...... go to IA_C04
IA_Q03 In what currency and from what country is this amount? INTERVIEWER: Please record currency and the country.
<8> Refused <9> Don't know
IA_C04 If the Income Amount block is called as a result of IN_Q35, IN_Q36 or IN_Q37 ...... go to IA_END Else...... go to IA_Q04
IA_Q04 Is that per week, per month, a total for the last 12 months, or other?
<1> Week ...... go to IA_Q05 <2> Month ...... go to IA_Q06 <3> Total for the last 12 months ...... go to IA_END <4> Other ...... go to IA_Q08 <8> Refused ...... go to IA_END <9> Don't know ...... go to IA_END
IA_Q05 For how many weeks did you receive this amount in the last 12 months? [Min: 1 Max: 52]
<98> Refused ...... go to IA_END <99> Don't know ...... go to IA_END Default Next Question: IA_D06
IA_Q06 For how many months did you receive this amount in the last 12 months? [Min: 1 Max: 12]
<98> Refused ...... go to IA_END <99> Don't know ...... go to IA_END
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IA_Q07 So that was about “$Derived Amount” in total for the last 12 months?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Question: IA_END
IA_Q08 How often did you receive this amount? (e.g., hourly, daily, bimonthly, etc.)
<8> Refused ...... go to IA_END <9> Don't know ...... go to IA_END
IA_Q09 How many times did you receive this amount in the last 12 months? [Min: 1 Max: 999]
<998> Refused <999> Don't know
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PS_R01 Now I would like to finish our interview with some questions about your adjustment to life and life satisfaction in Canada.
PS_Q01 Can you tell me what you like the most about Canada?
<01> Employment opportunities <02> Climate/Physical environment <03> Educational opportunities (include those for children/spouse) <04> Feel safe/Family feels safe <05> Economic conditions <06> Cultural diversity <07> Absence of interracial, ethnic or religious tension <08> Can achieve desired lifestyle/Quality of life <09> Politically stable/Peaceful <10> Good quality of housing <11> People’s attitude <12> Social conditions (e.g., health care, social programs) <13> Cultural aspects and values (e.g., freedom, equality, respect of human rights) <14> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
PS_Q02 Can you tell me what you dislike the most about Canada?
<01> Lack of employment opportunities <02> Climate/physical environment <03> Lack of educational opportunities (include those for children/spouse) <04> Do not feel safe/family does not feel safe <05> Poor economic conditions <06> Lack of cultural diversity <07> Too much interracial, ethnic or religious tension <08> Cannot achieve desired lifestyle/Quality of life <09> <10> Poor quality of housing <11> High taxes <12> Health care system <13> People’s attitude <14> Cultural aspects and values (e.g., social and family values, freedom) <15> Nothing <16> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
PS_Q03 What have been your greatest difficulties that you had to deal with since your arrival in Canada? INTERVIEWER: Mark all that apply.
<01> Finding an adequate job <02> Adapting to a new culture or new values <03> Learning an official language / Facing language barrier <04> Getting credentials or work experience recognized <05> Taking / getting access to education or training <06> Getting used to the weather <07> Finding good quality housing (e.g., good price, good quality, good neighbourhood) Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Perceptions of Settlement – Wave 3
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<08> Gaining access to professional help (e.g., medical, dental, legal) <09> Getting access to childcare <10> Missing social or family support from homeland <11> Lack of social interaction or new friends <12> Facing discrimination or racism <13> Coping with financial constraints <14> Other – Specify <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
PS_C03 If more than one item is selected from 01:14 in PS_Q03...... go to PS_Q04
If only one item is selected in PS_Q03, set ^MainDiff to the text of this item ...... go to PS_Q05
Else ...... go to PS_Q05
PS_Q04 Among these difficulties, which one would you say has been the most important?
<01> Finding an adequate job <02> Adapting to a new culture or new values <03> Learning an official language / Language barrier <04> Getting credentials or work experience recognized <05> Taking / getting access to education or training <06> Getting used to the weather <07> Finding good quality housing (e.g., good price, good quality, good neighbourhood) <08> Gaining access to professional help (e.g., medical, dental, legal) <09> Getting access to childcare <10> Missing social or family support from homeland <11> Lack of social interaction or new friends <12> Facing discrimination or racism <13> Coping with financial constraints <14> ^PS_S03 <98> Refused <99> Don’t know
PS_Q05 In terms of your material well-being, that is, things like a car, home, disposable income, etc., how do you consider “your/ you and your family's” situation compared to the last interview in “Month of W2 interview” "Year of W2 interview"? Would you say …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
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PS_Q06 In terms of your quality of life, that is, things like safety, freedom, pollution, etc., how do you consider “your/ you and your family's” situation compared to the last interview? Would you say …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Better <2> About the same <3> Worse <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
PS_Q07 Using a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 means “Very dissatisfied” and 5 means “Very satisfied”, how would you rate your level of satisfaction with your life in Canada?
<1> Very dissatisfied <2> Dissatisfied <3> Neither dissatisfied nor satisfied <4> Satisfied <5> Very satisfied <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
PS_Q08 Since your last interview, would you say, in general, that this level of satisfaction with your life in Canada is …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Higher <2> About the same <3> Lower <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
PS_C09 If “^IncChild” = 0 ...... go to PS_C10 Else ...... go to PS_Q09
PS_Q09 Since your last interview, would you say, in general, that your level of satisfaction with the experiences of your “child/children” in Canada is …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Higher <2> About the same <3> Lower <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
PS_C10 If “^info.EcoFam” = 2 ...... go to PS_Q11 Else ...... go to PS_Q10 Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Perceptions of Settlement – Wave 3
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PS_Q10 Since your last interview, would you say that your level of satisfaction with the experiences of your other family members in Canada is …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent. Include only family members within the household.
<1> Higher <2> About the same <3> Lower <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
PS_Q11 Would you say that your whole experience in Canada has been …? INTERVIEWER: Read categories to respondent.
<1> Much better than expected <2> Somewhat better than expected <3> About what you expected <4> Somewhat worse than expected <5> Much worse than expected <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
PS_Q12 If you had to make the decision again, would you come to Canada?
<1> Yes <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know
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OC_C01 If all components are complete, set a Final Outcome Code of 70 “Fully complete” ...... go to Block_EI Else ...... go to OC_N01
OC_N01 INTERVIEWER: Is the case in-progress or final?
<1> In-Progress <2> Final ...... go to OC_N03
OC_N02 INTERVIEWER: Assign the appropriate in-progress outcome code.
<01> Incorrect address <02> Incorrect phone number <03> Phone number not in service <04> Fast busy signal, strange noise, dead silence <05> Recorded message service <11> No one home/No answer <12> Regular busy signal <13> Answering machine or service - no message left <14> Answering machine or service – message left <15> Call screened/blocked/forwarded <16> Phone number not available <17> No phone <18> Interview prevented due to weather conditions <20> Absent for duration of survey <21> Interview requested in other official language <22> Language barrier (not official language) <23> Suspended / interrupted <24> Soft appointment; call-back required <25> Hard appointment call-back required <26> Verification of survey requested <28> Request for interview by another interviewer <30> Tracing required <71> Partially completed <80> Refusal <90> Unusual / Special circumstances <91> Threat to safety <92> Interview prevented – respondent’s mental or physical condition <95> Technical difficulty Default Next Block: Block_TY1
OC_N03 INTERVIEWER: Assign the appropriate final outcome code
<11> No one home/No answer <18> Interview prevented due to weather conditions <19> “Interviewer not available/ ” <20> Absent for duration of survey <21> Interview requested in other official language <22> Language barrier (not official language) <36> Unable to trace <57> Moved outside Canada <60> Institutionalized <63> Already interviewed for this survey <64> Deceased Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada Exit – Wave 3
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<67> “Withdrawn from sample/ ” <71> Partially completed <80> Refusal <90> Unusual / Special circumstances <91> Threat to safety <92> Interview prevented – respondent’s mental or physical condition <95> Technical difficulty <98> “Collection period ended/ “
OC_C04 If Final Outcome Code = 71 “Partially completed” ...... go to Block_EI If Final Outcome Code = 80 “Refusal” ...... go to OC_N04 If Final Outcome Code = 90 “Unusual/Special circumstances” ...... go to OC_N05 Else ...... go to OC_END
OC_N04 INTERVIEWER: Record the reason for the refusal.
<01> Dangerous / rude attitude <02> Won’t answer the door <03> Not interested / doesn’t want to participate <04> Doesn’t want to be disturbed <05> Doesn’t have the time <06> Against the government or Statistics Canada <07> Doesn’t believe in or want to hear about statistics <08> Doesn’t believe in or want to hear about surveys <09> Recently completed a survey (doesn’t want to again) <10> Doesn’t believe the info is secure (confidentiality) <11> Doesn’t want to give personal information <12> Says not obligated / wants legal proof <13> Can get info somewhere else (e.g., Revenue Canada) <14> Adamant refusal (no reason, e.g., shuts the door or hangs up the phone) <15> Doesn’t want to continue the survey (no more follow-ups) <16> Same household, refusal maintained (for follow-ups only) <17> Why me? Tells you to choose someone else <18> Other – Specify Default Next Question: OC_END
OC_N05 INTERVIEWER: Record the reason for the non-interview.
<1> Illness or death in family <2> Recovering from natural disaster <3> Other – Specify
OC_END Default Next Block: Block_TY1
EI_R01 Before we finish, I would like to ask you a few other questions.
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EM_Q01 Are you planning to move in the near future?
<1> Yes ...... go to EM_Q02 <2> No <8> Refused <9> Don’t know Default Next Block: Block_CON1
EM_Q02 What is the new address?
Note: Call Block_Address
Note: If Don’t know or Refusal is entered, ask:,
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes ...... go to CON1_RINT <2> No
Call Block_Address
CON1_RINT In case you move or change telephone numbers, it would be helpful if you could provide the name, telephone number and address of a relative or a friend who could help us to contact you.
CON1_Q01 I want to emphasize that Statistics Canada will contact this person only if there are difficulties in reaching you.
INTERVIEWER: Enter the first name.
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining contact fields?
<1> Yes (Fill contact fields with Don’t know or Refused) ...... go to RCL_R01 <2> No
INTERVIEWER: Enter the last name.
CON1_Q02 What is the address for [name of first contact]?
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes ...... go to CON1_C02 <2> No
Note: Call Block_Address.
CON1_C02 If CON1_Q02 PROV = 77 "Outside of Canada and U.S.A” ...... go to CON1_Q04 Else ……………...... go to CON1_Q03
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CON1_Q03 What is the telephone number for [name of first contact], including the area code?
Note: Call Block_North American Telephone
Default Next Block: Block_CON2
CON1_Q04 What is the telephone number for [name of first contact], including the area code?
Note: Call Block_Overseas Telephone
CON2_Q01 Is there someone else we could call to help us contact you? Again, Statistics Canada will contact this person only if there are difficulties in reaching you and then only to obtain the new address and telephone number.
<1> Yes <2> No ...... go to RCL_R01 <8> Refused ...... go to RCL_R01 <9> Don’t know ...... go to RCL_R01
INTERVIEWER: Enter the first name.
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining contact fields?
<1> Yes (Fill contact fields with Don’t know or Refused ...... go to RCL_R01 <2> No
INTERVIEWER: Enter the last name.
CON2_Q02 What is the address for [name of second contact]?
Note: If Don’t know or Refused is entered, ask:
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes ...... go to CON2_C02 <2> No
Note: Call Block_Address.
CON2_C02 If CON2_Q02 PROV = 77 "Outside of Canada and U.S.A” ...... go to CON2_Q04 Else ……………...... go to CON2_Q03
CON2_Q03 What is the telephone number for [name of second contact], including the area code?
Note: Call Block_North American Telephone
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CON2_Q04 What is the telephone number for [name of second contact], including the area code?
Note: Call Block_Overseas Telephone
RCL_R01 In order to enhance the information you provided in this survey, Statistics Canada plans to combine your survey information with other information we received from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, such as your landing status, and date of arrival. The combined information will be kept confidential, used only for statistical purposes and will only be released in aggregate form. No information that would identify you will be released without your knowledge or consent.
LMU_N01 INTERVIEWER: Record the main language in which the interview was conducted.
<01> English <02> French <05> Punjabi <06> Spanish <11> Arabic <12> Tagalog <14> Tamil <17> Cantonese <19> Mandarin <20> Persian(Farsi) <21> Russian <23> Urdu <26> Korean <27> Serbo-Croatian <28> Gujarati
LMU_END Default Next Block: Block_TYP
TY1_R01 Thank you for your time.
TY1_END Default Next Block: Block_CAI_SO
TYP_R01 On behalf of Statistics Canada, I would like to thank you for your time and participation in our Longitudinal Survey of Immigrants to Canada.
TYP_C01 If CN_N01 = 2 ...... go to TYP_N01 Else ...... go to TYP_END
TYP_N01 INTERVIEWER: Give longitudinal respondent a thank you package.
CAI_SO INTERVIEWER: This is the end of the component. Return to previously answered questions to make any necessary corrections, or select
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Block_Address
Number INTERVIEWER: Enter the civic number. If necessary, ask: (What is the civic number?)
CONFNUM INTERVIEWER: Do you wish to skip the remaining address fields?
<1> Yes (fill address fields with Refused or Don’t know on NUM) <2> No
Street INTERVIEWER: Enter the street name. If necessary, ask: (What is the street name?)
Apt INTERVIEWER: Enter the apartment number. If necessary, ask: (What is the apartment number?)
City INTERVIEWER: Enter the city, town, village or municipality. If necessary, ask: (What is the city, town, village or municipality?)
Postal Code INTERVIEWER: Enter only a Canadian postal code. For a USA address, go to next question. If necessary, ask: (What is the postal code?)
CONFPROV INTERVIEWER: “So the [province/territory] is [province or territory] based on postal code?”
<1> Yes <2> No
Assignment of province/territory based on first letter of postal coded: