Imported Area Code / note: includes new area code for Toront
204 = 204
250 = 250
306 = 306
403 = 403
416 = 416
418 = 418
450 = 450
506 = 506
514 = 514
519 = 519
604 = 604
613 = 613
647 = 647
705 = 705
709 = 709
780 = 780
807 = 807
819 = 819
867 = 867
902 = 902
905 = 905

imported rural/urban indicator
0 = Rural

Random selection for pdes-des6
1 = The U.S
2 = Mexico

Agreement with . . . feel I have lost all control over my economic future
1 = 1 Strongly disagree
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Neither agree nor disagree
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Strongly agree
9 = DK/NR

Thinking ahead over the NEXT YEAR or so, do you think your personal financial situation will be better or worse than it is today?
1 = 1 Much worse
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 About the same
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Much better
9 = DK/NR

Where do you think the economic focus for the next generation will be? Will it be at a . . .
1 = Local community level
2 = Provincial level
3 = National level
4 = North American level
5 = Global level
9 = DK/NR

Which of the following best describes how you feel about Canada's economy? Would you say the economy is currently . . .?
1 = in a severe recession
2 = in a mild recession
3 = period of mod. growth
4 = period of strong growth
9 = DK/NR

In your opinion do you feel that there are too many, too few or about the right number of immigrants coming to Canada?
1 = Too few
2 = About right
3 = Too many
9 = DK/NR

What priority should the federal government place on the settlement of newcomers to Canada?
1 = 1 Very low priority
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Moderate priority
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Very high priority
9 = DK/NR

Some people suggest that sharing personal information with US border security agencies will speed up border crossing and deter criminals. How comfortable are you sharing your own personal information for this purpose?
1 = 1. very uncomfortable
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 neither comfortable nor uncomfortable
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 very comfortable
9 = DK/NR

GIVEN RECENT EVENTS would you support or oppose Canada, the United States and Mexico establishing a common security perimeter?
1 = 1 Strongly oppose
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Neither oppose nor support
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Strongly support
9 = DK/NR

Thinking about Canada's security response to the issue of terrorism, would you say we've gone too far, not far enough or responded appropriately?
1 = we've gone too far
2 = responded appropriately
3 = not far enough
9 = DK/NR

How confident would you say you are with the Canadian immigration system's ability to screen out those who are potential security threats?
1 = 1.No confidence
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Moderate confidence
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.A lot of confidence
9 = DK/NR

1 - I am concerned that too much emphasis on security will keep out legitimate newcomers that the country needs in order to prosper. 2 - We need to pay extra attention to screening potenial newcomers before allowing them to come and live in the country.
1 = too much emphasis
2 = extra attention needed
9 = DK/NR

In discussions about the Canada-US border what do you think should be the most important consideration?
1 = Security and safety
2 = Economic advantage
3 = National sovereignty
4 = Freedom of movement
9 = DK/NR

How likely do you think it is that the Canada-US border will disappear to allow the unrestricted flow of goods and people?
1 = 1 Not at all likely
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Moderately likely
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Extremely likely
9 = DK/NR

Will the disappearance of the Canada-US border be a good thing or a bad thing?
1 = 1 Extremely bad
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Extremely good
9 = DK/NR

The free trade agreements have made it easier for business people and professionals to work anywhere in North America. In your own view, what impact do you think this has on the overall quality of life of Canadians?
1 = 1. very negative
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4. no real impact
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7. very positive
9 = DK/NR

Agreement with . . . There should be free trade between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico
1 = 1 strongly agree
2 = 2 somewhat agree
3 = 3 somewhat disagree
4 = 4 strongly disagree
9 = DK/NR

NAFTA has been in place for nine years now. What overall impact do you think it has had on Canada?
1 = 1. extremely negative
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4. no real impact
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7. extremely positive
9 = DK/NR

And all things considered, would you say the benefits of NAFTA have been . . .
1 = spread across sectors
2 = limited-certain sectors
9 = DK/NR

TO SECFLM3 "Which sectors do you feel have benfited from NAFTA? "
1 = Cars/Automotive
2 = Telecommunications
3 = Computers/software/etc
4 = Natural resources
5 = Manufacturing
6 = Services-general
7 = Financial
77 = Other
99 = DK/NR

TO Q29CM3 "Who do you think are our most important international trading partners? "
1 = Australia
2 = Brazil
3 = China
4 = France
5 = Japan
6 = Mexico
7 = United Kingdom
8 = United States
9 = Europe
10 = Korea
11 = Russia
12 = Asia/Pacific rim
13 = South America
14 = Germany
15 = India
16 = Cuba
17 = Africa
77 = Other
99 = DK/NR

How interested would you be in relocating to the U.S?
1 = 1 Not at all interested
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Somewhat interested
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Extremely interested
9 = DK/NR

Have you ever visited the U.S or Mexico?
1 = Yes, the US
2 = Yes, Mexico
3 = Yes, both
4 = Neither
9 = DK/NR

Can you name the President of Mexico?
1 = Yes, Vincente Fox
2 = Other (NOT RECORDED)
3 = No
9 = DK/NR

Can you name the President of the United States?
1 = Yes, George W. Bush
2 = Other (NOT RECORDED)
3 = No
9 = DK/NR

When you think of The U.S., what is the first image that comes to mind?
1 = Guns
2 = Violence-War
3 = Agressive-Bully
4 = Friendly-Neighbour-Ally
5 = Protector-Positive
6 = Proud-Patriotic
7 = September 11th
8 = Capitalism-Econ Power
9 = Greed-Money hungry
10 = Power-Big-Strength
11 = Other
12 = George W.Bush
77 = Response
99 = DK/NR

When you think of Mexico, what is the first image that comes to mind?
1 = Heat-Climate
2 = Poverty-Dirty
3 = Vacation-Resorts
4 = Stereotype-(Sombrero)
5 = Developing economy
6 = Positive,friendly people
7 = Competitor-labour
8 = Coruption-crime
9 = Culture-Histry-Language
10 = Other
77 = Response
99 = DK/NR

In general, would you describe your opinion of the U.S. as favourable or unfavourable.
1 = 1 very unfavourable
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 very favourable
9 = DK/NR

When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Traditional or modern
1 = 1.very traditional
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very modern
9 = DK/NR

When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Dangerous or safe
1 = 1.very dangerous
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very safe
9 = DK/NR

When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Just or Unjust
1 = 1.very unjust
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very just
9 = DK/NR

When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Poor or prosperous
1 = 1.very poor
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very prosperous
9 = DK/NR

When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Divided or united
1 = 1.very divided
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very united
9 = DK/NR

When thinking about THE U.S, do you think of it as . . . Different or similar to Canada
1 = 1.very different
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very similar
9 = DK/NR

How would you currently describe relations between Canada and the U.S?
1 = 1.very bad
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.Neither Good nor Bad
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.excellent
9 = DK/NR

How do you think relations between Canada and the U.S will be in 5 years?
1 = 1.much worse
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.same
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.much better
9 = DK/NR

All things considered, do you think relations between Canada and the U.S. are improving or worsening?
1 = 1.worsening a great deal
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.staying the same
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.improving a great deal
9 = DK/NR

All things considered, what impact do you think Canada's position on Iraq has had on relations with the United States?
1 = 1.extremely negative impact
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.no impact
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.extremely positive impact
9 = DK/NR

And has your opinion of the U.S. changed as a result of the recent conflict in Iraq?
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = DK/NR

TO EXOPAM3 "In what way has your opinion of The U.S changes?"
1 = More negative-unspecifi
2 = critical-US foreign pol
3 = afraid/fearful of U.S
4 = Arrogance-imposing
5 = Less confident in them
6 = More Positive-confident
77 = Other
99 = DK/NR

In the future would you like to see . . .Energy policy/oil and gas . . . developed in a more independent or integrated fashion?
1 = 1. completely independent
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 somewhat integrated
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 completely integrated
9 = DK/NR

What impact would a more integrated North American union have on . . . Economic well-being
1 = 1. very negative
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 neither positive nor negative
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 very positive
9 = DK/NR

How effective would you say Canadian efforts to improve the quality of the environment have been?
1 = 1.not at all effective
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.moderately effective
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.extremely effective
9 = DK/NR

There are a number of different tools that can be used to help reduce emissions. Which of the following do you think would be MOST effective?
1 = Agreements btwn gov'ts
2 = Enviro regs. (fin sanc)
3 = Incentives
4 = Taxes/permits/user chrg
99 = DK/NR

To what extent is it a good idea for Canada and the United States to make their environmental regulations more compatible or harmonized?
1 = 1.no extent at all
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.moderate extent
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very high extent
9 = DK/NR

In which of the following areas is it MOST important for Canada and the US to harmonize environmental regulations?
1 = Protecting clean air
2 = Protecting freshwater
3 = Addressing climate chng
4 = Disposing chem/toxins
9 = DK/NR

In addition to harmonizing regulations, there are a number of approaches that Canada and the US could adopt to address environmental issues. In which of the following areas is it MOST important for Canada and the US to adopt a common approach?
1 = Trading systems
2 = Strong pollution contrl
3 = Develop-clean energy
4 = Improve standards
9 = DK/NR

Thinking about environmental standards in general, do you think those of Canada are better, worse, or about the same as those in the U.S. ?
1 = worse
2 = same
3 = better
9 = DK/NR

To what extent should Canada have influence over resource development and environmental policy in another country if it has an impact on Canada's environment?
1 = 1.no influence
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.moderate influence
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.significant influence
9 = DK/NR

Thinking about actions governments are taking to identify and address environmental health risks, do you think they are doing a good or poor job?
1 = 1 Terrible
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Neither good nor bad
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Excellent
9 = DK/NR

In which of the following areas is it most important for governments to protect the public from environmental health risks?
1 = Reducing greenhouse gas
2 = Reducing air pollution
3 = Improving water quality
4 = Reducing-pesticide use
5 = All of the above
77 = Other
99 = DK/NR

Which of the following do you think should have the GREATEST role in developing clean energy and technologies?
1 = Governments
2 = Private industry
3 = Universities
4 = Government and industry
77 = Other
99 = DK/NR

How appropriate is for government to . . . Carry out or fund basic research and development
1 = 1.not at all appropriate
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4.somwhat appropriate
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7.very appropriate
9 = DK/NR

How strong is your personal sense of belonging to . . . Your neighbourhood
1 = 1 Not at all strong
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Moderately strong
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Extremely strong
9 = DK/NR

Over the last 10 years, do you think Canada has become more like the United States, less like the United States, or has there been no change?
1 = More like the U.S
2 = Less like the U.S
3 = No change
9 = DK/NR

In the future, would you like to see Canada become more like the United States, less like the United States, or would you like things to remain as they are?
1 = More like the U.S
2 = Less like the U.S
3 = Remain the same
9 = DK/NR

In what way would you like Canada to become LESS like the U.S.?
1 = Less violent
2 = Less materialistic
3 = Less arrogant
4 = Promote Can. culture
5 = Stand up for ourselves
6 = Stronger social progrms
7 = Other
77 = Specify
99 = DK/NR

In what way would you like Canada to become MORE like the U.S.?
1 = Stronger economy-jobs
2 = Freedom
3 = Dollar-prices
4 = Pride-patriotism
5 = Military
6 = Political system
7 = Judicial system
8 = Adopt U.S tax laws
9 = Other
77 = Specify
99 = DK/NR

In the context of increased globalization and international trade, how important is it for Canada to maintain a unique system of values and national identity?
1 = 1 Not at all important
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Moderately important
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Extremely important
9 = DK/NR

Thinking about your general views on abortion, would you say you are more pro-life or pro-choice?
1 = 1 strongly pro-life
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4. neither
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 . strongly pro-choice
9 = DK/NR

How often have you attended a religious service in the past three months? Would that be never, once, or more than once in the past three months?
1 = Never
2 = Once
3 = More than once
9 = DK/NR

How comfortable are you using computers?
1 = 1 Not at all comfortable
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4 Somewhat comfortable
5 = 5
6 = 6
7 = 7 Extremely comfortable
9 = DK/NR

If a federal election were held tomorrow, which party would you vote for?
1 = Liberal Party
2 = Progressive Conservative Party
3 = New Democratic Party
4 = Canadian Alliance
5 = Bloc Quebecois
6 = Other (specify)
7 = Would not vote
8 = Don't know
9 = No response
11 = GREEN PARTY

If a federal election were held tomorrow, which party would
1 = Liberal Party
2 = PC Party
3 = NDP
4 = Canadian Alliance
5 = Bloc Quebecois
6 = Other

If a federal election were held tomorrow, which party would
1 = Liberal Party
2 = PC Party
3 = NDP
4 = Canadian Alliance
5 = Bloc Quebecois
6 = Other
7 = Would not vote
8 = Don't know
9 = No response

Would you describe you and your household as poor, working class, middle class or upper class?
1 = Poor
2 = Working class
3 = Middle class
4 = Upper class
9 = DK/NR

What is your age, please?
1 = Under 25
2 = 25-34 years
3 = 35-44 years
4 = 45-54 years
5 = 55-64 years
6 = 65 years or older
99 = DK/NR

What is your annual HOUSEHOLD income from all sources before taxes?
1 = <$20,000
2 = $20,000-$29,999
3 = $30,000-$39,999
4 = $40,000-$49,999
5 = $50,000-$59,999
6 = $60,000-$79,999
7 = $80,000-$99,999
8 = $100,000 or more
9 = DK/NR

What is the highest level of schooling that you have completed?
1 = Elementary school
2 = Some high school
3 = Graduated from HS
4 = Community/Tech/College
5 = Trade certification
6 = Some College/University
7 = Bachelor's degree
8 = Professional cert
9 = Graduate degree
99 = DK/NR

What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?
1 = English
2 = French
98 = Other
99 = DK/NR

In what country were you born?
1 = Canada
2 = U.S
3 = Mexico
4 = Other
9 = DK/NR

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant in Canada?
9998 = Never was a landed immigrant
9999 = DK/NR

Which of the following categories best describes your CURRENT employment status?
1 = Self-employed
2 = Employed full-time
3 = Employed part-time
4 = Seasonal employment
5 = Term employment
6 = Unemployed
7 = Unemployed but looking
8 = Student full-time
9 = Retired
10 = Not in work force
11 = Disability/sick leave
12 = Maternity/paternal leav
98 = Other
99 = DK/NR

Observed gender of respondent
1 = Male
2 = Female

0 = Terr
1 = BC
2 = Alb
3 = Sas
4 = Man
5 = Ont
6 = Que
7 = NB
8 = NS/PEI
9 = NFLD

1 = Under 25
2 = 25-34 years
3 = 35-44 years
4 = 45-54 years
5 = 55-64 years
6 = 65 years or older

1 = BC
2 = Alberta
3 = Saskatchewan
4 = Manitoba
5 = Ontario
6 = Quebec
7 = New Brunswick
8 = Nova Scotia/PEI
9 = Newfoundland