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2003 Survey of Household Energy Use (SHEU) – Detailed Statistical Report


This is an archived version of this report. Please refer to the latest version of the
2007 Survey of Household Energy Use (SHEU-2007) – Detailed Statistical Report.

APPENDIX C

Questionnaire
Entry Section
Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Refusal

Is this part of a condominium?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Section: AP - Appliances Probe
Were there any major appliances already in your dwelling when you moved in?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Which appliances?
1 Refrigerator
2 Freezer
3 Regular stove or built-in oven with separate cooktop
4 Microwave oven
5 Dishwasher
6 Washing machine
7 Clothes dryer
8 Other
9 Valid skip
10 Don't know
11 Not stated

Section: FRG - Fridges
How many refrigerators do you use?
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3 or more

What kind of doors does your (main) refrigerator have?
1 Top and bottom doors with freezer on top
2 Top and bottom doors with freezer on bottom
3 Single door
4 Side-by-side doors
5 Three doors
6 Valid skip

What is the size of your (main) refrigerator?
1 Compact (less than 7.75 cubic feet)
2 Small (7.76 to 12.4 cubic feet)
3 Medium (12.5 to 16.4 cubic feet)
4 Large (16.5 to 20.0 cubic feet)
5 Very large (more than 20 cubic feet)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Is the height of your (main) refrigerator less than 36 inches (91 centimetres)?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Does your (main) refrigerator automatically defrost?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Is there an automatic ice maker in the door of your (main) refrigerator?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

How old is your (main) refrigerator?
01 : 50 Age of main refrigerator (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your (main) refrigerator an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Approximately how old was your previous refrigerator when it was replaced with this one?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
08 This is the original/first refrigerator
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Refusal

What did you do with your old refrigerator?
1 Kept it at home and plugged in all year
2 Kept it at home and plugged in when needed
3 Disposed of it, refrigerator no longer working
4 Other
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

What kind of doors does your second refrigerator have?
1 Top and bottom doors with freezer on top
2 Top and bottom doors with freezer on bottom
3 Single door
4 Side-by-side doors
5 Three doors
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

What is the size of your second refrigerator?
1 Compact (less than 7.75 cubic feet)
2 Small (7.76 to 12.4 cubic feet)
3 Medium (12.5 to 16.4 cubic feet)
4 Large (16.5 to 20.0 cubic feet)
5 Very large (more than 20 cubic feet)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Is the height of your second refrigerator less than 36 inches (91 centimetres)?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Does your second refrigerator automatically defrost?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Is there an automatic ice maker in the door of your second refrigerator?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

How old is your second refrigerator?
01 : 50 Age of second refrigerator (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Section: FRZ - Freezer
Excluding the freezer(s) in your refrigerator(s), how many freezers do you use?
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3 or more

Is your (main) freezer...?
1 A chest type (top opening)
2 An upright type (front opening)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Does your (main) freezer...?
1 Automatically defrost
2 Manually defrost
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

How old is your (main) freezer?
01 : 50 Age of main freezer (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your (main) freezer an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

What is the size of your (main) freezer?
1 Very small (less than 7.0 cubic feet)
2 Small (7.1 to 13.9 cubic feet)
3 Medium (14.0 to 17.9 cubic feet)
4 Large (18.0 to 22.9 cubic feet)
5 Very large (23 cubic feet and more)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Was your previous freezer still working when you replaced it with this one?
1 Yes
2 No
3 This is the original/first freezer
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Approximately how old was your previous freezer when you replaced it with this one?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Section: STV - Stoves
Do you use a regular stove or a built-in oven with a separate cooktop?
1 Regular stove (range, free-standing)
2 Built-in oven with a separate cooktop
3 Other – Specify

What source of energy does your separate cooktop use?
1 Electricity
2 Natural gas
3 Other
6 Valid skip

What source of energy does your built-in oven / regular stove use?
1 Electricity
2 Natural gas
3 Oil
4 Wood
5 Propane
6 Electricity and natural gas
96 Valid skip

Is your built-in oven / regular stove self-cleaning?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

How old is your built-in oven / regular stove?
01 : 50 Age - stove (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

How old is your separate cooktop?
01 : 50 Age - separate cooktop (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

In an average week, how often do you use your built-in oven with a separate cooktop / regular stove?
01 Three or more times a day
02 Two times a day
03 Once a day
04 A few times each week
05 Once a week
06 Less than once a week
07 Never
96 Valid skip

Section: MCW - Microwaves
Do you use a microwave oven?
1 Yes
2 No

In an average week, how many minutes do you use your microwave oven. Would you say...?
01 Less than 5 minutes
02 5 to 15 minutes
03 16 to 30 minutes
04 31 to 60 minutes
05 61 minutes to 2 hours
06 More than 2 hours
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Section: DWS - Dishwashers
Do you use a dishwasher?
1 Yes
2 No

Is it a compact or a standard-size dishwasher?
1 Compact (mini – exterior width less than 56 centimetres / 22 inches)
2 Standard (full size – exterior width greater than or equal to 56 centimetres / 22 inches)
6 Valid skip

How old is your dishwasher?
01 : 33 Age - dishwasher (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your dishwasher an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Do you rinse off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?
1 Most of the time
2 Sometimes
3 Rarely
4 Never
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Do you usually dry the dishes with the...?
1 Heat on (hot air)
2 Heat off (door closed)
3 Door open (dishes dry naturally)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

In an average week, how many loads of dishes do you do?
00 : 21 Number of times dishwasher loaded per week
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Was your previous dishwasher still working when you replaced it with this one?
1 Yes
2 No
3 This is the original/first dishwasher
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Approximately how old was your previous dishwasher when you replaced it with this one?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Section: WSH - Washer
Do you use a washing machine (in your dwelling)?
1 Yes
2 No
8 Refusal

What type of washing machine do you use?
1 Automatic washer
2 Washer/dryer combination
3 Other - Specify
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

Is it a front-loading or a top-loading washing machine?
1 Front-loading
2 Top-loading
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

What size is your washing machine?
1 Mini (compact – less than 45 litres / 10 gallons)
2 Standard (full size – greater than or equal to 45 litres / 10 gallons)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

How old is your washing machine?
01 : 40 Age – washing machine (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your washing machine an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

What water temperature do you use for most of your washing?
1 Hot
2 Warm
2 Cold
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

What water temperature do you use for most of your rinsing?
1 Hot
2 Warm
3 Cold
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

In an average week during the winter, how many loads of laundry do you wash?
00 : 40 Winter – loads of laundry per week
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

In an average week during the summer, how many loads of laundry do you wash?
00 : 40 Summer – loads of laundry per week
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Was your previous washing machine still working when you replaced it with this one?
1 Yes
2 No
3 This is the original/first washing machine
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Approximately how old was your previous washing machine when you replaced it with this one?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Section: DRY - Dryer
Do you use a clothes dryer (in your dwelling)?
1 Yes
2 No

Is your clothes dryer a condensing clothes dryer, that is, not vented to the outside?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

What size is your clothes dryer?
1 Compact (less than 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity)
2 Standard (greater than or equal to 125 litres / 28 gallons capacity)
6 Valid skip

How old is your clothes dryer?
01: 40 Age – clothes dryer (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Does your clothes dryer have a moisture detector?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

In an average week during the winter, how many loads of laundry do you dry in the clothes dryer?
00: 40 Winter – loads dried per week
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

In an average week during the summer, how many loads of laundry do you dry in the clothes dryer?
00: 40 Summer – loads dried per week
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Was your previous clothes dryer still working when you replaced it with this one?
1 Yes
2 No
3 This is the original/first clothes dryer
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Approximately, how old was your previous clothes dryer when you replaced it with this one?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Section: PC - Personal Computer
How many personal computers do you use?
00 : 08 Number of personal computers
98 Refusal

In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) personal computer turned on?
000 : 168 Computer – hours turned on per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
999 Not stated

In an average week, how many hours do you use your (most frequently used) personal computer? Please include the time used for downloading.
000 : 168 Computer – hours used per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal
999 Not stated

How old is your (most frequently used) personal computer?
01 : 28 Age - personal computer (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Section: VP - Video Probe
Do you use
...a television set?
1 Yes
2 No

Do you use
...a VCR?
...a DVD player? Please exclude video game systems that can play DVDs.
...a video game system that requires an electrical outlet?
...a satellite dish?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Section: TV - Television
How many television sets do you use?
01 : 08 Television - number used
96 Valid skip

In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) television set turned on?
000 : 168 Television - hours turned on per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know

How old is your (most frequently used) television set?
01 : 41 Television - Age – television (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your (most frequently used) television set an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Section: VCR - Videocassette Recorder
How many VCRs do you use?
01 : 08 VCR - number used
96 Valid skip

In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) VCR turned on?
000 : 168 VCR - hours turned on per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know

How old is your (most frequently used) VCR?
01 : 30 Age – VCR (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your (most frequently used) VCR an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Section: DVD - DVD Player
How many DVD players do you use? Please exclude video game systems that can play DVDs.
01 : 05 DVD player - number used
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

In an average week, how many hours do you have your (most frequently used) DVD player turned on?
000 : 168 DVD player – hours turned on per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
999 Not stated

How old is your (most frequently used) DVD player?
01 : 08 Age – DVD player (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
1 1 year or less
2 2 to 3 years
3 4 to 5 years
4 6 years or more
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Is your (most frequently used) DVD player an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Section: VG - Video Game Systems
How many video game systems that require an electrical outlet do you use?
01 : 07 Video game systems - number used
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Section: SAT - Satellite Dishes
How many satellite dishes do you use?
01 : 04 Satellite dishes - number used
96 Valid skip

Section: STE - Stereos
How many component stereo systems do you use?
01 : 07 Component stereo systems - number used
97 Don't know

How many compact and portable stereos (boom boxes) do you use?
00 : 07 Compact stereos - number used

In an average week, how many hours do you use your (most frequently used) stereo (system)?
000 : 168 Stereo system - hours used per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know

How old is your (most frequently used) stereo (system)?
01 : 30 Age - stereo system (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

Is your (most frequently used) stereo (system) an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Section: PHO - Phones
How many telephones that require an electrical outlet do you use (electricity and a telephone jack)?
00 : 08 Telephones – number used

How old is your (most frequently used) telephone that requires an electrical outlet?
01 : 30 Age - telephone (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

How many answering machines do you use? Please exclude voice mail services.
00 : 05 Answering machines – number used

Section: WTC - Water Cooler
Do you use a water cooler?
1 Yes
2 No

Section: HNF - Heat Pumps and Furnaces
In 2003, was the unit that supplied the heat to your dwelling a central unit for your building or was it a unit specifically used by your dwelling only?
1 Central unit
2 Dwelling unit
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

In 2003, did you use a heat pump?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Was your heat pump an air source or ground source (earth energy system)?
1 Air source
2 Ground source
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

How old is your heat pump?
01 : 30 Age - heat pump (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
08 Unsure; was there when moved in
96 Valid skip
99 Not stated

In 2003, did you use a back-up furnace with your heat pump?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

What source of energy did the back-up furnace use? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan.
01 Electricity
02 Natural gas
03 Oil
04 Wood
05 Propane
06 Other - Specify
96 Valid skip
99 Not stated

How old is your back-up furnace?
01 : 45 Age - back-up furnace (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
08 Unsure; was there when moved in
96 Valid skip
99 Not stated

Is your back-up furnace an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Was it a high-efficiency back-up furnace? A high-efficiency furnace has a plastic pipe that exhausts to the outside. It is also known as a condensing furnace.
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

In 2003, what type of heating equipment provided most of the heat for your dwelling?
01 Furnace with forced air (hot air vents)
02 Electric baseboards
03 Heating stove (burning wood, pellets, corn, coal, etc.)
04 Furnace (boiler) with hot water or steam radiators
05 Electric radiant heating
06 Other equipment – Specify
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

How old is your heating equipment?
001 : 080 Age - heating equipment (years)
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal
999 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
08   Unsure; was there when moved in
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your furnace an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Did your furnace / heating stove use one or two sources of energy? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan.
1 1
2 2
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

What source of energy did the furnace / heating stove use?
01 Electricity
02 Natural gas
03 Oil
04 Wood
05 Propane
06 Other - Specify
96 Valid skip
99 Not stated

What sources of energy did the furnace / heating stove use?
1 Electricity and oil
2 Electricity and natural gas
3 Wood and oil
4 Wood and electricity
5 Other - Specify
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Was it a high-efficiency furnace? A high-efficiency furnace has a plastic pipe that exhausts to the outside. It is also known as a condensing furnace.
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Section: FP - Fireplaces
In 2003, how many wood-burning fireplaces did you have in your dwelling?
00 : 04 Wood fireplaces - number in dwelling

How old is your (most frequently used) wood-burning fireplace...?
1 Less than 4 years old
2 4 to 6 years old
3 7 to 10 years old
4 11 years old or more
5 Unsure; was there when moved in
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Did your (most frequently used) wood-burning fireplace have glass doors?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

In 2003, how many gas-burning fireplaces did you have in your dwelling?
00 : 04 Gas fireplaces – number in dwelling

How old is your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace?
1 Less than 4 years old
2 4 to 6 years old
3 7 to 10 years old
4 11 years old or more
5 Unsure; was there when moved in
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Did your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace have glass doors?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Was this gas-burning fireplace installed where a wood-burning fireplace previously existed?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Did this gas-burning fireplace have a pilot light?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

During the summer, did you turn the pilot light off?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Did your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace vent its exhaust out the chimney or out the side wall (direct vent)?
1 Out the chimney
2 Out the side wall (direct vent)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

During an average heating season, how often did you use your (most frequently used) gas-burning fireplace?
1 Every day
2 Several times a week
3 A few times a week
4 A few times a month
5 Never
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Section: OH - Other Heating
In 2003, in addition to your heat pump (with back-up furnace) / furnace / main heating, did your household use any other supplementary heating equipment?
1 Yes
2 No

What type of supplementary heating equipment did you use most often?
1 Electric baseboards
2 Portable electric heater
3 Wood stove
4 Furnace
5 Other - Specify
6 Valid skip

What energy source did your (supplementary) furnace use? Please exclude the energy used for running the fan.
01 Electricity
02 Natural gas
03 Oil
04 Wood
05 Propane
06 Other source
96 Valid skip

In an average week during the heating season, how many hours did you use the supplementary heating?
000 : 168 Heating - hours used per week
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know

In 2003, how many cords of wood did you use?
00 0
01 1 or less
02 2
03 3
04 4
05 5
06 6 or more
07 Used wood that cannot be measured in cords
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

What type of cord was it?
1 Face or stove cord (approximately 16 inches x 8 feet x 4 feet)
2 Full or bush cord (4 feet x 8 feet x 4 feet)
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

During the heating season, at what temperature did you usually maintain the largest heated area in your dwelling in the daytime? (roughly 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
. . . in the evening? (roughly 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
. . . at night? (roughly 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.)
16 16°C or less (61°F or less)
17 17°C (62°F–63°F)
18 18°C (64°F–65°F)
19 19°C (66°F–67°F)
20 20°C (68°F–69°F)
21 21°C (70°F–71°F)
22 22°C (72°F)
23 23°C (730F–74°F)
24 24°C or more (75°F or more)
25 Do not have control over the dwelling’s temperature
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

In 2003, how many programmable thermostats did you have in your dwelling?
00 : 13 Thermostats – number in dwelling
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Did you program the thermostat / any of the thermostats?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

How many programmable thermostats were installed in 2003?
00 : 13 Thermostats – number installed in 2003
96 Valid skip
99 Not stated

Section: AC - Air Conditioning
In 2003, did you have central air conditioning?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

How old is your central air conditioner?
01 : 40 Age – central air conditioner (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years or less
02 4 to 5 years
03 6 to 10 years
04 11 to 15 years
05 16 to 20 years
06 21 to 25 years
07 26 years or more
08 Unsure; was there when moved in
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your central air conditioner an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

In an average week during the cooling season, how many hours did you use your central air conditioner (AC)?
000 : 168 Central AC – hours per week (cooling season)
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal
999 Not stated

In 2003, how many window/room air conditioners did you use?
00 : 05 AC window or room – number used
97 Don't know

Was your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner a...?
1 Louvred unit
2 Non-louvred unit
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

What was the cooling capacity of your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner in Btus?
05000 : 20000 AC window or room – cooling capacity (Btu)
99996 Valid skip
99997 Don't know
99998 Refusal
99999 Not stated

How old is the (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner?
01 : 35 Age - window or room AC (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 3 years old or less
02 4 to 5 years old
03 6 to 10 years old
04 11 to 15 years old
05 16 to 20 years old
06 21 to 25 years old
07 26 years old or more
08 Unsure; was there when moved in
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Is your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner an ENERGY STAR® qualified product?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

In an average week during the cooling season, how many hours did you turn on your (most frequently used) window/room air conditioner?
000 : 168 Window/room AC – hours per week (cooling season)
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
999 Not stated

In 2003, did you have a central ventilation system, also known as an air exchanger, which provided fresh air for the entire dwelling?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Did your air exchanger have a heat recovery system (heat exchanger)?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

When is the air exchanger used?
. . . All year
. . . Heating season
. . . Cooling season
. . . Occasionally
. . . Never
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Section: CEF - Ceiling Fans
In 2003, how many ceiling fans did you use?
00 : 10 Ceiling fans – number used
97 Don't know

In an average week during the heating season, how many hours did you use your (most frequently used) ceiling fan?
000 : 168 Ceiling fan – hours per week (heating season)
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
999 Not stated

During an average week during the cooling season, how many hours did you use your (most frequently used) ceiling fan?
000 : 168 Ceiling fan – hours per week (cooling season)
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
999 Not stated

Section: DFS - Dwelling Features
In what year was this dwelling originally built?
1900 : 2003 Year of construction of dwelling
9997 Don't know
9998 Refusal

Would you say it was built in . . .?
01 Before 1946
02 Between 1946 and 1960
03 Between 1961 and 1977
04 Between 1978 and 1983
05 Between 1984 and 1995
06 Between 1996 and 2000
07 In 2001 or later
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Excluding the basement, how many storeys does your dwelling have?
01 One storey
02 One and one-half storeys
03 Two storeys
04 Two and one-half storeys
05 Three storeys
06 Split level
07 Other – Specify
96 Valid skip

How many storeys does your building have? Include storeys below ground and penthouses; exclude storeys used only as indoor parking.
01 : 07 Number of storeys building has
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know

How many apartments does your building have?
002 : 200 Number of apartments building has
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal

On which floor is your apartment located?
0 Basement
1 First floor
2 Second floor
3 Third floor
4 Fourth floor
6 Valid skip

Is there indoor parking in your building?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

How many levels of indoor parking are there in your building?
00.5 : 06.0 Number of levels of indoor parking
99.6 Valid skip
99.7 Don't know

Is the indoor parking heated?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Section: DFN - Dwelling Foundation
Most houses are built on basements, crawl spaces, concrete slabs (slab on grade), or some combination of these. What is your house built over?
Is it a...?
. . . Basement
. . . Crawl space
. . . Concrete slab
. . . Pillars
. . . Other - Specify
. . . No foundation
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

During the heating season, is your basement / crawl space usually heated?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

How many of your basement / crawl space (outside) walls are insulated on the inside?
0 0
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 Difficult to answer because shape of house is irregular
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

What percentage of your basement / crawl space (outside) walls are insulated on the inside?
000 : 100 Percentage of walls that are insulated
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal
999 Not stated

Section: DG - Dwelling Garage
Does your dwelling have a garage?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Is your garage attached to the dwelling?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Is your garage insulated?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

During the heating season, is your garage usually heated?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

What type of garage does your dwelling have? Is it a . . .?
1 One-car garage
2 Two-car garage
3 Three-or-more-car garage
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Section: SOD - Size of Dwelling
What is the heated area of your basement in square feet/metres?
00015 : 20000 Basement - heated area
99996 Valid skip
99997 Don't know
99998 Refusal
99999 Not stated

Would you say it is. . .?
01 55 square metres or less (600 square feet or less)
02 56 to 95 square metres (601 to 1000 square feet)
03 96 to 140 square metres (1001 to 1500 square feet)
04 141 to 185 square metres (1501 to 2000 square feet)
05 186 to 230 square metres (2001 to 2500 square feet)
06 231 or more square metres (2501 or more square feet)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your basement in feet/metres?
0015 : 0048 Basement - inside length and width
9996 Valid skip
9997 Don't know
9999 Not stated

Excluding the basement and/or garage, what is the heated area of your dwelling in feet/metres?
00015 : 54450 Dwelling - heated area
9997 Don't know
9998 Refusal
9999 Not stated

Would you say it is. . .?
01 55 square metres or less (600 square feet or less)
02 56 to 95 square metres (601 to 1000 square feet)
03 96 to 140 square metres (1001 to 1500 square feet)
04 141 to 185 square metres (1501 to 2000 square feet)
05 186 to 230 square metres (2001 to 2500 square feet)
06 231 or more square metres (2501 or more square feet)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your dwelling in feet/metres?
0007 : 0068 Dwelling - inside length and width
9996 Valid skip
9997 Don't know
9999 Not stated

Section: SOG - Size of Garage
What is the size of the heated area of your indoor garage in square feet/metres?
000035 : 010000 Indoor garage - heated area
99996 Valid skip
99997 Don't know
99999 Not stated

Would you say it is. . .?
01 55 square metres or less (600 square feet or less)
02 56 to 95 square metres (601 to 1000 square feet)
03 96 to 140 square metres (1001 to 1500 square feet)
04 141 to 185 square metres (1501 to 2000 square feet)
05 186 to 230 square metres (2001 to 2500 square feet)
06 231 or more square metres (2501 or more square feet)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your indoor garage in feet/metres?
00004 : 20000 Indoor garage - inside length and width
9996 Valid skip
9997 Don't know
9998 Refusal
9999 Not stated

Section: SBD - Size of Building
Excluding the indoor parking, what is the heated area of your building in square feet/metres?
000030 : 042000 Building - heated area
99996 Valid skip
99997 Don't know
99999 Not stated

Would you say it is. . .?
01 165 square metres or less (1800 square feet or less)
02 166 to 285 square metres (1801 to 3000 square feet)
03 286 to 420 square metres (3001 to 4500 square feet)
04 421 to 555 square metres (4501 to 6000 square feet)
05 556 to 690 square metres (6001 to 7500 square feet)
06 691 or more square metres (7501 or more square feet)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

What is the inside measurement of the length and width of your building in feet/metres?
00026 : 00150 Building - inside length and width
9996 Valid skip
9997 Don't know
9999 Not stated

Section: AC - Attic and Crawl Space
Does your dwelling have an attic or a crawl space (a space between the roof and the top floor of your dwelling)?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Is your attic or crawl space insulated?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Section: WIN - Windows
In 2003, how many windows were replaced or added?
000 : 025 Number of windows replaced/added
996 Valid skip

What type(s) of window(s) was/were installed?
. . . Low-E coating gas-filled double pane
. . . Gas-filled double pane
. . . Standard double pane
. . . Low-E coating gas-filled triple pane
. . . Gas-filled triple pane
. . . Standard triple pane
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Out of the number of replaced or added windows, how many of them are low-E coating gas-filled double pane?
001 : 002 Number of low-E coating gas-filled double pane
996 Valid skip
999 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the low-E coating gas-filled double pane?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many of them are gas-filled double pane?
001 : 002 Number of gas-filled double pane
996 Valid skip
999 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the gas-filled double pane?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are standard double pane?
001 : 003 Number of standard double pane
996 Valid skip
999 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the standard double pane?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are low-E gas-filled triple pane?
001 : 025 Number of low-E gas-filled triple pane
996 Valid skip
999 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the low-E gas-filled triple pane?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are gas-filled triple pane?
006 : 006 Number of gas-filled triple pane
996 Valid skip
999 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the gas-filled triple pane?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

Of the remaining number of replaced or added windows, how many are standard triple pane?
002 : 006 Number of standard triple pane
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
999 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced by the standard triple pane?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

What type(s) of window(s) was/were replaced?
. . . Single pane with storm windows
. . . Single pane without storm windows
. . . Double pane
. . . Triple pane
. . . Not a replacement – additional window(s)
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

In 2003 (not counting the newly installed windows), were any improvements made to the caulking or weatherstripping of your windows?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

On how many windows was the caulking or weatherstripping improved?
01 : 25 Number of windows improved
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

During the heating season, do you put up plastic film on your windows?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Have you noticed any condensation on the inside surfaces of your windows?
1 Yes, on most of the windows
2 Yes, on some of the windows
3 No

Have you noticed any air leaks or drafts around your windows?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Section: IMP - Improvements
In 2003, did you make any of the following improvements to your dwelling that reduced energy consumption?
. . . Roof structure or surface
. . . Exterior wall siding
. . . Insulation of the roof or the attic
. . . Insulation of the basement or crawl space walls
. . . Insulation of any exterior walls (excluding the basement)
. . . Foundation
. . . Heating equipment
. . . Ventilation or air-conditioning equipment
. . . None of the above
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

In 2004, do you plan to make any of the following improvements to your dwelling that will reduce energy consumption?
. . . Roof structure or surface
. . . Exterior wall siding
. . . Insulation of the roof or the attic
. . . Insulation of the basement or crawl space walls
. . . Insulation of any exterior walls (excluding the basement)
. . . Foundation
. . . Heating equipment
. . . Ventilation or air-conditioning equipment
. . . None of the above
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

What is the main reason you have not made any improvements or plan not to make any improvements in the future?
01 No improvements necessary
02 Improvements too costly
03 Not aware of government financial aid or assistance
04 No government financial aid or assistance
05 Do not have time
06 Other – Specify
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Section: LIT - Lighting
How many halogen light bulbs do you use? Please include halogen spotlights.
000 : 100 Number of halogen light bulbs used
997 Don't know

How many compact fluorescent lights do you use?
000 : 100 Number of compact fluorescent lights used
997 Don't know

Excluding the compact fluorescent lights, how many fluorescent lights do you use? For example, fluorescent tubes.
000 : 076 Number of fluorescent lights used
997 Don't know

How many security lights in motion detector fixtures do you use outdoors?
00 : 13 Number of security lights used
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

How many ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs do you use in your dwelling? (Please include ordinary light bulbs in your basement.)
000 : 100 Number of ordinary light bulbs used
997 Don't know

On an average day, do you turn on any ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs for more than three hours?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Are any of the ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs that are turned on for more than three hours in a standard socket?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

How many of the ordinary (incandescent) light bulbs that are in standard sockets and that are turned on for more than three hours do you have?
01 : 25 Number of ordinary lights on three hours or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

What is the wattage of (this (the most used) ordinary (incandescent) light bulb in a standard socket, that is (turned) on for more than three hours)?
0025 : 0300 Wattage of light on over three hours
9996 Valid skip
9997 Don't know
9999 Not stated

On an average day, for how many hours do you have (the (most used) ordinary (incandescent) light bulb in a standard socket turned on)?
03 : 24 Hours light on per day
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

What is the wattage of the second most used of these light bulbs?
0025 : 0240 Wattage of second light
9996 Valid skip
9997 Don't know
9999 Not stated

On an average day, for how many hours is the second most often used of these light bulbs turned on?
03 : 24 Hours second light on per day
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Section: PNW - Pools and Water Devices
Do you use a hot water tank?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Is it located in the dwelling?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

What source of energy is used to heat the running water in your dwelling?
01 Electricity
02 Oil
03 Natural gas
04 Propane
05 Solar panel
06 Other source
07 No hot running water
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

How old is your hot water tank?
01 : 50 Age – hot water tank (years)
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Would you say it is...?
01 5 years old or less
02 6 to 10 years old
03 11 to 15 years old
04 16 to 20 years old
05 21 to 25 years old
06 26 years old or more
07 Unsure, was there when moved in
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
99 Not stated

Was your previous hot water tank still working when you replaced it with this one?
1 Yes
2 No
3 This is the original/first hot water tank
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Approximately how old was your previous hot water tank when you replaced it with this one?
01 5 years old or less
02 6 to 10 years old
03 11 to 15 years old
04 16 to 20 years old
05 21 to 25 years old
06 26 years old or more
96 Valid skip
97 Don't know
98 Refusal
99 Not stated

Is there add-on insulation around the outside of your hot water tank (an insulation blanket)?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Was the add-on insulation around the tank added in 2003?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Is there add-on insulation around the hot water pipes?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Was the add-on insulation around the pipes added in 2003?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
9 Not stated

Do you use a water-saving shower head?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Do you use tap attachments, such as screens or aerators, that reduce the flow of water?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Do you have a swimming pool with a filter, solely for the use of your dwelling?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Is there a swimming pool with a filter for the use of the occupants in your building?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Do you use a pool heater?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

What main source of energy does your pool heater use?
01 Natural gas
02 Electricity
03 Oil
04 Propane
05 Solar panel
06 Other source
96 Valid skip

Do you use a programmable timer control on the pool's filter?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Section: EU - Energy Use
In 2003, on an average weekday, was there someone at home all day? For example, someone taking care of children, someone retired, someone working at home, etc.
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

In 2003, for how many complete weeks was there no one at your dwelling? For example, on vacation, away on business travel, etc.
00 : 52 Number of weeks no one at dwelling
97 Don't know
98 Refusal

Household income is an important factor in the analysis of information. For the year 2003, what is your best estimate of the total income, before taxes and deductions, of all household members from all sources?
0000000  
9999997 Don't know
9999998 Refusal

Can you estimate in which of the following groups your household income falls? Was the total household income less than $20,000 or $20,000 or more?
1 Less than $20,000
2 $20,000 or more
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal

Was the total household income from all sources less than $40,000 or $40,000 or more?
1 Less than $40,000
2 $40,000 or more
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Was the total household income from all sources...?
1 Less than $60,000
2 $60,000 to less than $80,000
3 $80,000 or more
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

So far, you have indicated that your household uses the following source(s) of energy:

electricity /  natural gas / heating oil / propane / wood.
Does your household use any other energy sources?
1 Yes
2 No
7 Don't know

Which one(s). . .?
. . . Solar panel
. . . Wind power
. . . Other – Specify
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

You have reported that no one in your dwelling was responsible for paying the bills for the following source(s) of energy:

electricity / natural gas / heating oil / propane
Is this correct?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

In 2003, did your household pay bills for...?
. . . Electricity
. . . Natural gas
. . . Heating oil
. . . Propane
. . . None of the above
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

In 2003, were all of your dwelling’s energy bills strictly for the energy consumed by your household? I mean that other charges for operating a farm, a business such as hairdresser, childcare, machine shop or for another dwellings such as apartments, etc. were not included in your energy bills?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

In 2003, approximately what proportion of the electricity consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use?
000 : 100 Portion of electricity household use
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal

In 2003, approximately what proportion of the natural gas consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use?
000 : 100 Portion of natural gas household use
996 Valid skip
997 Don't know
998 Refusal

In 2003, approximately what proportion of the heating oil consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use?
000 : 100 Portion of heating oil household use
996 Valid skip

In 2003, approximately what proportion of the propane consumption on your bills was strictly for your household’s use?
050 : 100 Portion of propane gas household use
996 Valid skip

Section: CES - Contact Energy Suppliers
Do you agree to let Statistics Canada contact your
. . . Electricity supplier(s)?
. . . Natural gas supplier(s)?
. . . Heating oil supplier(s)?
. . . Propane supplier(s)?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
7 Don't know

Can you provide me with your electricity, natural gas, heating oil and/or propane gas billing information for the period that covers all or part of January 2003 to December 2003 so that I can enter the data on my computer?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
8 Refusal

INTERVIEWER: Please ask the ACCOUNT HOLDER to provide you with a copy of an electricity, natural gas, heating oil and/or propane gas bill or contract so that you can transcribe the information onto the Consent Form.

Please note that the ACCOUNT HOLDER may have to provide the information from a computer if e-billing is used.

Once you have transcribed all the information, ask the ACCOUNT HOLDER to verify the information and sign the consent form. Ensure that all mandatory fields are completed. Indicate the consent form status.

1 Consent form has been signed
2 Consent form will be mailed back
6 Valid skip
8 Refusal
9 Not stated

Section: PCL - Permission to Contact Landlord
Is your landlord or property management responsible for paying the
. . . Electricity bills?
. . . Natural gas bills?
. . . Oil bills?
. . . Propane gas bills?
1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

In order to contact the landlord / property management, we need your permission. We will also need the landlord / property management’s name, address and telephone number. The information collected from the landlord / property management will be used for research purposes only and will be kept confidential.

Do you agree to let Statistics Canada contact your landlord / property management?

1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip

Section: Exit Variables

Permission to share respondent’s (Occupant) information. Based on following question:

Do you agree to allow Statistics Canada to share your information with NRCan?

1 Yes
2 No

Permission to share respondent’s (Landlord) information. Based on following question:

Do you agree to allow Statistics Canada to share your information with NRCan?

1 Yes
2 No
6 Valid skip
9 Not stated

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