Año
2008 = 2008

Country
41 = Canada

1 = Newfoundland
2 = Prince Edward Island
3 = Nova Scotia
4 = New Brunswick
5 = Quebec Solidaire
6 = Ontario
7 = Manitoba
8 = Saskatchewan
9 = Alberta
10 = British Columbia

Community Size
1 = 100,000 to 1 million
2 = 25,000 to 100,000
3 = 10,000 to 25,000
4 = 5,000 to 10,000
5 = Less than 5,000
6 = Vancouver
7 = Montreal
8 = Toronto
9 = GTA excluding Toronto

Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = DK/NA

Language
1 = English
2 = French
8 = DK/NA

In a few words, what does democracy mean to you?
0 = None/nothing
1 = Freedom/free speech
2 = Freedom of choice/movement
3 = Freedom to vote/elect/government participation
4 = Freedom of religion/values
5 = Fair treatment/respect/equality
6 = Freedom of life/right to live a decent life/be Canadian
7 = Freedom of peace/safety/security
8 = It means a lot/everything (general)
9 = Majority rules
10 = Better/listening Government/no dictatorship
77 = Other
88 = DK/NA

In a few words, what does democracy mean to you?
0 = None/nothing
1 = Freedom/free speech
2 = Freedom of choice/movement
3 = Freedom to vote/elect/government participation
4 = Freedom of religion/values
5 = Fair treatment/respect/equality
6 = Freedom of life/right to live a decent life/be Canadian
7 = Freedom of peace/safety/security
8 = It means a lot/everything (general)
9 = Majority rules
10 = Better/listening Government/no dictatorship
77 = Other
88 = DK/NA
99 = INAP

Please tell me if you attend their meetings at least once a week; once or twice a month, once or twice a year, or never? First of all, meetings of any religious organization
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
8 = DK/NA

In your lifetime, have you participated in protest demonstrations sometimes, almost never, or never?
1 = Sometimes
2 = Almost never
3 = Never
8 = DK/NA

Now, speaking of the people from around where you live, would you say that the people from your community are generally…?
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy
3 = Not very trustworthy, or
4 = Untrustworthy
8 = DK/NA

Taking into account your own experience or what you have heard, would you say that corruption among government employees is…
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon
4 = Very uncommon
8 = DK/NA

Have you been a victim of any type of crime in the past 12 months?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NA

Again, speaking of the place or neighborhood where you live, and thinking of the possibility of becoming victimized by an assault or a robbery, do you feel…
1 = Very safe
2 = Somewhat safe
3 = Somewhat unsafe, or
4 = Very unsafe
8 = DK/NA

First of all, on a scale of 1 to 7, how much do you think the courts in Canada guarantee a fair trial?
1 = Not at all
2 = ...2
3 = ...3
4 = ...4
5 = ...5
6 = ...6
7 = A great deal
8 = DK/NA

When the Parliament hinders the work of our government, our prime minister should govern without the Parliament
1 = Strongly disagree
2 = …2
3 = …3
4 = …4
5 = …5
6 = …6
7 = Strongly agree
8 = DK/NA

In general, would you say that you are very satisfied, satisfied, dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with the way democracy functions in Canada?
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
8 = DK/NA

There are people who always say bad things about the Canadian system of government, not just our elected officials but the system of government. how strongly do you approve or disapprove of such people’s right to vote?
1 = Strongly disapprove
2 = …2
3 = …3
4 = …4
5 = …5
6 = …6
7 = …7
8 = …8
9 = …9
10 = Strongly approve
88 = DK/NA

Which of the following best describes your own present employment status?
1 = Working full-time
2 = Working part-time
3 = Unemployed or looking for a job
4 = Self-employed
5 = Stay at home full-time
6 = Student, or
7 = Retired
8 = Disability pension
88 = DK/NA

Do you, or does anyone in your household belong to a labour union?
1 = Respondent belongs to union
2 = Other household member belongs to union
3 = No one belongs to union
4 = Both self and other belongs to union
8 = DK/NA

Do you belong to a...?
1 = Private sector union, or
2 = Public sector union
8 = DK/NA
9 = Inap

What is the highest level of education that you have reached?
1 = Some elementary
2 = Completed elementary
3 = Some high school
4 = Completed high school
5 = Community college/ vocational/ trade school/ commercial/ CEGEP
6 = Some university
7 = Completed university
8 = Post graduate university/professional school
88 = DK/NA

In what year were you born? (YEAR)
888 = DK/NA

In what year were you born? (AGE)
999 = Inap

Were you born in...?
1 = Canada
2 = United States
3 = Great Britain
4 = Another European country
5 = Another country, outside Europe and Canada and the U.S.?
8 = DK/NA

Would you identify yourself as an Aboriginal; that is of Inuit, Métis or First Nations descent?
1 = Yes
2 = No
8 = DK/NA
9 = Inap

Which of the following categories best corresponds to the total annual income, before taxes, of all members of your household, for 2006?
1 = Under $30,000
2 = $30,000 to $60,000
3 = $60,000 to $80,000
4 = $80,000 to $100,000
5 = $100,000 and over
88 = DK/NA

0 = None/nothing
1 = English
2 = French
8 = Chinese (various)
9 = Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu
10 = Tagalog
11 = Farsi
12 = Bengali
13 = Spanish
77 = Other
88 = DK/NA

0 = None/nothing
1 = English
2 = French
8 = Chinese (various)
9 = Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu
10 = Tagalog
11 = Farsi
12 = Bengali
13 = Spanish
77 = Other
88 = DK/NA
99 = Inap