2010 = 2010

country
41 = Canada

Stratum
4101 = Western
4102 = Central
4103 = Atlantic

Question series
1 = X
2 = Y
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

Language preference
1 = English/Anglais
2 = French/Français
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

General satisfaction with life
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Somewhat dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Country's most serious problem
6 = Popular protests (strikes, road blockages, work stoppages, etc.)

Country's economic situation
1 = Very good
2 = Good
3 = Neither good nor bad (fair)
4 = Bad
5 = Very bad
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Country's econ situation vs. past 12 months
1 = Better
2 = Same
3 = Worse
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Requested help from member of Parliament
1 = Yes
2 = No
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Request/issue resolved
0 = No
1 = Yes
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Solved community problem recently
1 = Once a week
2 = Once or twice a month
3 = Once or twice a year
4 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

People nearby trustworthy
1 = Very trustworthy
2 = Somewhat trustworthy
3 = Not very trustworthy
4 = Untrustworthy
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Coup justified - high unemployment
1 = A military take-over of the state would be justified
2 = A military take-over of the state would not be justified
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Justifiable to close Parliament
1 = Yes, it is justified
2 = No, it is not justified
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Number of times victim of crime in past 12 months
99998 = Skipped
99999 = Not Asked

Type of crime
1 = Unarmed robbery, _no_ assault or physical threats
2 = Unarmed robbery _with_ assault or physical threats
3 = Armed robbery
4 = Assault but not robbery
5 = Rape or sexual assault
6 = Kidnapping
7 = Vandalism
8 = Burglary of your home
10 = Extortion
11 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Place where crime occurred
1 = In your home
2 = In your neighborhood
3 = In your municipality
4 = In another municipality
5 = In another country
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Authorities abide law to catch criminals
1 = Should always abide by the law
2 = Occasionally can cross the line
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Level of safety in neighborhood
1 = Very safe
2 = Somewhat safe
3 = Somewhat unsafe
4 = Very unsafe
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Crime level represent threat to well-being
1 = Very much
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Faith in judicial system to punish guilty
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Neighborhood affected by gangs
1 = A lot
2 = Somewhat
3 = Little
4 = None
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Worries about terrorist attack in next 12 months
1 = Very worried
2 = Somewhat worried
3 = A little worried
4 = Not at all worried
5 = Haven't thought much about this
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Satisfied with democracy in Canada
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Satisfied
3 = Dissatisfied
4 = Very dissatisfied
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Level of democracy in Canada
1 = Very democratic
2 = Somewhat democratic
3 = Not very democratic
4 = Not at all democratic
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Agree democratic vs authoritarian government
1 = For people like me it doesn't matter whether a government is democratic or non-democratic
2 = Democracy is preferable to any other form of government
3 = Under some circumstances an authoritarian government may be preferable to a democratic one
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Government with iron fist or participation
1 = Iron fist
2 = Everyone's participation
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Strong leader or electoral democracy
1 = We need a strong leader who does not have to be elected
2 = Electoral democracy is the best
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Tried to persuade others' vote
1 = Frequently
2 = Occasionally
3 = Rarely
4 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Work for campaign in 2008 election
1 = Yes, worked
2 = Did not work
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Police officer asked for bribe
1 = No
2 = Yes
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Corruption among public officials common
1 = Very common
2 = Common
3 = Uncommon
4 = Very uncommon
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Suffering economic crisis
1 = We are suffering a very serious economic crisis
2 = We are suffering a crisis but it is not very serious
3 = No economic crisis
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Most to blame for economic crisis
1 = The previous government
2 = The current government
3 = Ourselves, we Canadians
4 = The rich people of our country
5 = The problems of democracy
6 = The rich countries
7 = The economic system of the country
8 = Never have thought about it
77 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Registered to vote
1 = Yes
2 = No
3 = Being processed
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Vote in Federal election 2008
1 = Voted
2 = Did not vote
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Vote candidate Federal election 2008
0 = None
1 = The Conservative Party
2 = The Liberal Party
3 = The New Democratic Party
4 = The Green Party
5 = The Bloc Quebecois
6 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Political party identity
1 = The Conservative Party
2 = The Liberal Party
3 = The New Democratic Party
4 = The Green Party
5 = The Bloc Quebecois
6 = Other
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Been offered something for vote
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Offer more/less likely to vote
1 = More likely
2 = Less likely
3 = Equally likely
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Source of info about country's situation
1 = TV
2 = Newspaper (including newspapers read online)
3 = Radio
4 = Church
5 = Community center
6 = School
7 = Family members
8 = Coworkers or school colleagues
9 = Friends
10 = Neighbors
11 = Internet outlets (excluding newspapers)
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Religion importance in life
1 = Very important
2 = Rather important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not at all important
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Household income
1 = $1,000 or less
2 = $1,001 - $1,900
3 = $1,901 - $2,700
4 = $2,701 - $3,600
5 = $3,601 - $4,600
6 = $4,601 - $5,700
7 = $5,701 - $7,000
8 = $7,001 - $8,800
9 = $8,801 - $12,000
10 = $12,001 or more
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Salary good enough
1 = Is good enough for you and you can save from it
2 = Is just enough for you, so that you do not have major problems
3 = Is not enough for you and you are stretched
4 = Is not enough for you and you are having a hard time
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Income level over past 2 years
1 = Increased
2 = Remained the same
3 = Decreased
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Reason for salary decrease
1 = Reduction in hours of work or salary
2 = A member of the household lost his or her job
3 = Reduction in sales/Business not good
4 = A family business went into bankruptcy
5 = Income from abroad decreased or stopped
6 = A member of the household who received income was sick, died, or left the household
7 = Natural disaster /loss of crops
8 = Other
9 = Everything is more expensive/income is not enough
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Marital status
1 = Single
2 = Married
3 = Common law marriage
4 = Divorced
5 = Separated
6 = Widowed
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Number of children
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Pay attention to news
1 = Daily
2 = A few times a week
3 = A few times a month
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Number of provinces
-9 = Not Asked
-8 = Skipped

Lost job in past 2 years
1 = Yes, you lost your job but found a new one
2 = Yes, you lost your job and have not found a new one
3 = No, did not lose your job
4 = Did not work because you decided not to work or you have disabilities
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Feel at this moment
1 = 1 - Worst Life Possible
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10
11 = 11 - Best Life Possible
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Left|Right
1 = 1 - Liberal
10 = 10 - Conservative
997 = Don't know
998 = Skipped
999 = Not Asked

Extent - like watching television
1 = 1 - Not at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7- A lot
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Agreement - necessary for prime ministers to limit the voice and vote of opposition parties
1 = 1 - Strongly disagree
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7- Strongly Agree
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Action approval - participating in legal demonstrations
1 = 1 - Strongly Disapprove
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7
8 = 8
9 = 9
10 = 10 - Strongly Approve
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Province
81 = Alberta
82 = British Columbia
83 = Manitoba
84 = New Brunswick
85 = Newfoundland
86 = Northwest Territory
87 = Nova Scotia
88 = Nunavut
89 = Ontario
90 = Prince Edward Island
91 = Québec
92 = Saskatchewan
93 = Yukon
99 = I don't live in Canada
998 = Skipped
999 = Not Asked

Ethnicity
1 = European descent
2 = Asian descent
3 = African descent
4 = Aboriginal descent
5 = Latin American descent
6 = Caribbean descent
7 = Middle eastern descent
8 = Another descent
88 = Don't know
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Gender
1 = Male
2 = Female
8 = Skipped
9 = Not Asked

Birth Year
9998 = Skipped
9999 = Not Asked

1 = No schooling
2 = Some elementary school
3 = Completed elementary school
4 = Some secondary/high school
5 = Completed secondary/high school
6 = Some technical, community college, CEGEP
7 = Completed technical, community college, CEGEP
8 = Some university
9 = Completed BA
10 = Completed MA or PhD
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked

Pew religion
1 = Protestant
2 = Roman Catholic
3 = Mormon
4 = Eastern or Greek Orthodox
5 = Jewish
6 = Muslim
7 = Buddhist
8 = Hindu
9 = Atheist
10 = Agnostic
11 = Nothing in particular
12 = Something else
98 = Skipped
99 = Not Asked