Language of interview
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = English
2 = French

Region
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Atlantic
2 = Quebec
3 = Ontario
4 = Prairies
5 = British Columbia

Province
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Newfoundland
2 = Nova Scotia
3 = Prince Edward Island
4 = New Brunswick
5 = Quebec
6 = Ontario
7 = Manitoba
8 = Saskatchewan
9 = Alberta
10 = British Columbia
11 = Yukon
12 = Northwest Territories

Economic region
1030 = West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador
4870 = Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River

3. Generally speaking, how interested are you in politics?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Not very interested
4 = Not at all interested

4. And how interested were you in the 2000 Federal Election, held in November of that year?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very interested
2 = Somewhat interested
3 = Not very interested
4 = Not at all interested
9 = Don't know/No answer

5. In your opinion, why is turnout going down? 1st mention
10 = Political parties (dislike, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
12 = Political parties (too many/lack of, always in flux)
13 = Political parties (all the same, little diversity)
14 = Political parties (no trust/credibility, false promises)
15 = Political parties (lack of information/exposure, ignorance)
16 = Political parties (attitude/behaviour, no accountability)
20 = Politicians (dislike, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
21 = Politicians (out of touch/do not connect/are inaccessible)
22 = Politicians (all the same, little diversity)
23 = Politicians (bad attitude/behaviour, corruption, etc.)
30 = Candidates (do not like, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
31 = Candidates (all the same, little diversity)
32 = Candidates (no trust/credibility, false promises)
33 = Candidates (lack of information/exposure, ignorance)
40 = Party leaders (dislike, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
50 = Issues (dislike, disagree, fed-up, unrelated, no choices)
52 = Issues (lack of information/exposure, ignorance)
53 = Issues (taxes too high, mismanagement, dislike policy)
60 = Government (dislike, disagree, do not relate, no good)
62 = Government (dislike what is done/how government is run)
66 = Government (single party dominance, no competition)
67 = Government (people have had enough/are fed-up)
70 = Electoral system (dislike, disagree, fed-up, unrelated)
72 = Electoral system (lack of information/knowledge)
74 = Electoral system (change electoral system, voting method)
75 = Electoral system (influence of business/corporations/lobby)
80 = Do not like the direction the country is heading in
83 = Meaningless/does not make a difference/change anything
84 = Apathy, no interest, do not care, lazy, not exciting
87 = Interest/priority elsewhere, too busy, no time
89 = Youth not voting, no encouragement for youth to vote
92 = Cannot make it out, transportation problems
93 = Polling sites too far, not enough, location changing
94 = Polling site problems, long line-ups, no parking
95 = Bad time of the week/year, inconvenient polling hours

5. In your opinion, why is turnout going down? 3rd mention
10 = Political parties (dislike, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
12 = Political parties (too many/lack of, always in flux)
13 = Political parties (all the same, little diversity)
14 = Political parties (no trust/credibility, false promises)
15 = Political parties (lack of information/exposure, ignorance)
16 = Political parties (attitude/behaviour, no accountability)
20 = Politicians (dislike, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
21 = Politicians (out of touch/do not connect/are inaccessible)
22 = Politicians (all the same, little diversity)
23 = Politicians (bad attitude/behaviour, corruption, etc.)
30 = Candidates (do not like, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
31 = Candidates (all the same, little diversity)
32 = Candidates (no trust/credibility, false promises)
33 = Candidates (lack of information/exposure, ignorance)
40 = Party leaders (dislike, disagree, unrelated, no choices)
50 = Issues (dislike, disagree, fed-up, unrelated, no choices)
53 = Issues (taxes too high, mismanagement, dislike policy)
60 = Government (dislike, disagree, do not relate, no good)
62 = Government (dislike what is done/how government is run)
66 = Government (single party dominance, no competition)
67 = Government (people have had enough/are fed-up)
70 = Electoral system (dislike, disagree, fed-up, unrelated)
72 = Electoral system (lack of information/knowledge)
74 = Electoral system (change electoral system, voting method)
75 = Electoral system (influence of business/corporations/lobby)
80 = Do not like the direction the country is heading in
83 = Meaningless/does not make a difference/change anything
84 = Apathy, no interest, do not care, lazy, not exciting
87 = Interest/priority elsewhere, too busy, no time
89 = Youth not voting, no encouragement for youth to vote
93 = Polling sites too far, not enough, location changing
95 = Bad time of the week/year, inconvenient polling hours

6. Did you vote in the last federal election in 2000?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Yes
2 = No
9 = Don't know/No answer

7a) Importance of reason: I didn´t vote because I didn´t know where or when to vote
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very important
2 = Fairly important
3 = Not very important
4 = Not at all important

8. What was the MAIN reason you did not cast a ballot? 1st mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = Lack of interest in Federal politics
12 = Lack of trust/interest in candidates/parties/system/govt
13 = No appealing candidates/parties/issues to vote for
14 = The election race was a foregone conclusion
15 = Candidates/parties/ideologies are the same, little diversity
16 = Lack of information on candidates/parties/issues
17 = No interest/do not like the party leaders
18 = Did not like/disagreed with the candidates/parties/issues
19 = Lack of choice for candidates/parties
20 = Could not choose/decide/did not know who to vote for
21 = Never vote
22 = Apathy, did not care, could not be bothered
23 = Forgot, never thought about it
24 = Did not want to vote
25 = Disconnected from politics
26 = Too complicated/difficult/confusing
27 = Was not aware there was an election underway
28 = Vote would be meaningless/not matter/count, change nothing
29 = Regional discontent
30 = Do not like politics
31 = Not on the list, not registered
32 = Did not receive a VIC
34 = Error on the list, wrong voter information
41 = Arrived too early/too late, on-site problems with staff
42 = Did not know/find out how/where/when to vote
43 = Out of riding (work, school, personal), unsure what to do
51 = Too busy with work/school/family, no time to vote/register
52 = Away from the riding/province/country
53 = Just finished/in the midst of moving
54 = Moved and did not know where to vote/get information
55 = Personal reason
61 = Health issues
62 = Religious issues
63 = Transportation issues
64 = Did not qualify to vote
65 = Military personal
71 = Unclear response
72 = Does not remember
73 = No reason

8. What was the MAIN reason you did not cast a ballot? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
12 = Lack of trust/interest in candidates/parties/system/govt
13 = No appealing candidates/parties/issues to vote for
14 = The election race was a foregone conclusion
15 = Candidates/parties/ideologies are the same, little diversity
16 = Lack of information on candidates/parties/issues
18 = Did not like/disagreed with the candidates/parties/issues
19 = Lack of choice for candidates/parties
20 = Could not choose/decide/did not know who to vote for
21 = Never vote
22 = Apathy, did not care, could not be bothered
23 = Forgot, never thought about it
24 = Did not want to vote
25 = Disconnected from politics
26 = Too complicated/difficult/confusing
28 = Vote would be meaningless/not matter/count, change nothing
29 = Regional discontent
30 = Do not like politics
31 = Not on the list, not registered
33 = Unable to register
41 = Arrived too early/too late, on-site problems with staff
51 = Too busy with work/school/family, no time to vote/register
52 = Away from the riding/province/country
61 = Health issues
65 = Military personal
72 = Does not remember

8. What was the MAIN reason you did not cast a ballot? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
12 = Lack of trust/interest in candidates/parties/system/govt
13 = No appealing candidates/parties/issues to vote for
22 = Apathy, did not care, could not be bothered
25 = Disconnected from politics
28 = Vote would be meaningless/not matter/count, change nothing
29 = Regional discontent
52 = Away from the riding/province/country

11. Could you provide details on the registration or voting problem(s) encountered? 1st mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = Lack of trust/faith/confidence in candidates/parties/system
12 = Did not like/disagreed with candidates/parties/issues
13 = Could not choose/decide who to vote for
14 = Lack of/did not receive enough information to make a choice
21 = Apathy, did not care, could not be bothered
22 = Was not aware there was an election underway
23 = Forgot, never thought about it
24 = Did not want to vote
25 = Received no information/no notification/not informed
26 = Never voted
31 = Not on the list/registered, make enquiry to register
32 = Wrong voter information, make enquiry to correct information
33 = Had to call to get more information
34 = Unsure where/how to register/access registration office
35 = Did not receive a VIC/notice
36 = Missed/did not see registration officers at home
41 = Was sent to another polling site, sent back and forth
42 = On-site logistical problems, poorly trained staff, line-ups
43 = Site not easily accessible (wheelchair)/language problems
44 = Polling site was closed (arrived too late)
45 = Long distance to travel to polling station
46 = Polling sites at different locations
47 = Did not know/had difficulties finding out where/when to vote
48 = Misleading information on VIC
49 = Out of riding (work, school, personal), unsure how to vote
51 = Too busy with work/school/family, unable to find the time
52 = Away from the riding/province/country
53 = Just finished/in the midst of moving
54 = Moved and did not know where to vote/get information
61 = Transportation issues
62 = Military personnel
71 = Did not encounter any problem(s)
72 = No reason
73 = Unclear response

11. Could you provide details on the registration or voting problem(s) encountered? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
12 = Did not like/disagreed with candidates/parties/issues
13 = Could not choose/decide who to vote for
21 = Apathy, did not care, could not be bothered
22 = Was not aware there was an election underway
24 = Did not want to vote
25 = Received no information/no notification/not informed
31 = Not on the list/registered, make enquiry to register
33 = Had to call to get more information
34 = Unsure where/how to register/access registration office
41 = Was sent to another polling site, sent back and forth
42 = On-site logistical problems, poorly trained staff, line-ups
43 = Site not easily accessible (wheelchair)/language problems
45 = Long distance to travel to polling station
46 = Polling sites at different locations
47 = Did not know/had difficulties finding out where/when to vote
51 = Too busy with work/school/family, unable to find the time

11. Could you provide details on the registration or voting problem(s) encountered? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
14 = Lack of/did not receive enough information to make a choice
42 = On-site logistical problems, poorly trained staff, line-ups

13. Can you tell me if you remember having found it very clear, clear enough, a little confusing or very confusing?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very clear
2 = Clear enough
3 = A little confusing
4 = Very confusing
9 = Don't know/No answer

14. Thinking of the 2000 federal election in the country as a whole, how competitive did you find the political parties to be?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very competitive
2 = Somewhat competitive
3 = Not very competitive
4 = Not at all competitive

16. In the 2000 federal election, how much chance was there that your vote would make a difference in the country as a whole?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = A lot
2 = Some
3 = A little
4 = None

18. During the 2000 federal election campaign, were you personally contacted by any of the local candidates or political party workers here in your electoral district?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Yes
2 = No

20. Do you remember whether you voted in the 1993 federal election?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Yes, voted
2 = No, did not vote
3 = Don't remember
4 = Was not eligible
9 = Don't know/No answer

22. Try to picture yourself ten years ago. Would you say you are:
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = A lot more interested in politics now than ten years ago
2 = A little more interested in politics now than ten years ago
3 = About the same level of interest
4 = A little less interested now than ten years ago
5 = A lot less interested now than you were ten years ago
9 = Don't know/No answer

23a) What do you think is the main reason you are more interested now? 1st mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = Helping out/do some good
12 = Chance to have a say/voice opinion
13 = Opportunity for change/to make a difference
14 = Able to see the importance of voting
21 = Politics have greater meaning now
22 = More time to focus on politics
23 = Older in age
24 = Politics directly impact personal/family life, job
31 = Greater interest in/awareness/understanding of politics
32 = More attention to what is going on in politics
33 = More exposure to politics from the media
34 = Personal or family participation
41 = Concerns for the future
42 = Concerns for the younger generation/children/grandchildren
51 = Heightened domestic/social policy concerns
52 = Heightened economic policy concerns
53 = Heightened foreign policy concerns
55 = Concerns about the economy
61 = Need new/improved opposition
63 = The candidates
64 = New/more interesting/changes to/support for the parties
67 = Don't like the problems/behaviour of the government/country
68 = Developments in provincial politics
69 = Want to retain the governing party
70 = Do not like/change the governing party
71 = Unclear response
72 = Religious reasons
73 = No interest

23a) What do you think is the main reason you are more interested now? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
12 = Chance to have a say/voice opinion
13 = Opportunity for change/to make a difference
14 = Able to see the importance of voting
21 = Politics have greater meaning now
22 = More time to focus on politics
23 = Older in age
24 = Politics directly impact personal/family life, job
25 = More active role in the community
31 = Greater interest in/awareness/understanding of politics
33 = More exposure to politics from the media
34 = Personal or family participation
41 = Concerns for the future
42 = Concerns for the younger generation/children/grandchildren
51 = Heightened domestic/social policy concerns
52 = Heightened economic policy concerns
53 = Heightened foreign policy concerns
57 = Unknown code
61 = Need new/improved opposition
64 = New/more interesting/changes to/support for the parties
67 = Don't like the problems/behaviour of the government/country
68 = Developments in provincial politics
70 = Do not like/change the governing party

23a) What do you think is the main reason you are more interested now? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
21 = Politics have greater meaning now
24 = Politics directly impact personal/family life, job
25 = More active role in the community
33 = More exposure to politics from the media
34 = Personal or family participation
41 = Concerns for the future
42 = Concerns for the younger generation/children/grandchildren
51 = Heightened domestic/social policy concerns
55 = Concerns about the economy
67 = Don't like the problems/behaviour of the government/country

23b) What do you think is the main reason you are less interested now? 1st mention
0 = Blank - system missing
12 = Parties keep changing
13 = Too many/lack of parties
14 = No viable/strong opposition
15 = Single party domination, no competition
17 = Lack of faith/confidence in candidates/parties/systems/govt
18 = The politicians/parties/issues are all the same
19 = No choices/options
20 = Do not relate to/like the issues/party platforms/policies
21 = Lack of information on/exposure to the candidates/election
22 = Do not like the candidates/parties
23 = Do not like the party leaders
25 = Like the way things are now/government/stability
26 = Parties/issues/possibilities were better before
27 = The governing party
31 = Public not being served, problems not being addressed
32 = Selfish politicians, only concerned about themselves
33 = Unprofessional/immature conduct by politicians
35 = Controversy/dirty politics/corruption/squabbling/negativity
38 = False promises/dishonesty, misleading done in politics
41 = Votes do not matter/produce no results
42 = Always the same thing over and over
43 = Apathy, laziness, less involved/interested
44 = Disillusionment/cynicism/frustration/disappointment
45 = Regional discontent
46 = No concern for politics, lack of interest/involvement
47 = Not important/always the same
48 = Forced to strategically vote
51 = Other things at stake/other priorities/too busy
53 = Religious issues
54 = Problems with reading and writing
61 = Unclear response
62 = Do not know

23b) What do you think is the main reason you are less interested now? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
13 = Too many/lack of parties
14 = No viable/strong opposition
15 = Single party domination, no competition
16 = Nothing/no one new on the political scene
17 = Lack of faith/confidence in candidates/parties/systems/govt
18 = The politicians/parties/issues are all the same
19 = No choices/options
20 = Do not relate to/like the issues/party platforms/policies
22 = Do not like the candidates/parties
23 = Do not like the party leaders
24 = Politicians are too old
25 = Like the way things are now/government/stability
26 = Parties/issues/possibilities were better before
31 = Public not being served, problems not being addressed
32 = Selfish politicians, only concerned about themselves
35 = Controversy/dirty politics/corruption/squabbling/negativity
36 = Lack of interest in Federal politics
38 = False promises/dishonesty, misleading done in politics
41 = Votes do not matter/produce no results
42 = Always the same thing over and over
43 = Apathy, laziness, less involved/interested
44 = Disillusionment/cynicism/frustration/disappointment
45 = Regional discontent
46 = No concern for politics, lack of interest/involvement
47 = Not important/always the same
51 = Other things at stake/other priorities/too busy

23b) What do you think is the main reason you are less interested now? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
20 = Do not relate to/like the issues/party platforms/policies
23 = Do not like the party leaders
25 = Like the way things are now/government/stability
27 = The governing party
38 = False promises/dishonesty, misleading done in politics
43 = Apathy, laziness, less involved/interested
45 = Regional discontent
48 = Forced to strategically vote

24. What might happen in the next few years to make you more interested in politics? 1st mention
12 = More information about how the government works
13 = More information/coverage from the media
32 = More meaning to a vote, a vote counts for more
41 = New candidates with ambition and competence
50 = More contact with the electorate, better services
51 = More honesty, responsibility, accountability in government
57 = Remove the influence of big business/corporations/lobby
62 = More/less attention towards local issues
63 = Change/improve/resume the direction of governance
64 = Major national crisis (war, drought, economic collapse)
77 = Personally play a more active role in the community
78 = Joining a political party, running for politics

24. What might happen in the next few years to make you more interested in politics? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = More information on candidates/parties/issues
12 = More information about how the government works
13 = More information/coverage from the media
15 = Unknown code
21 = Changes to the voting laws
22 = Internet voting
31 = Change the system
32 = More meaning to a vote, a vote counts for more
33 = Democratic reform
41 = New candidates with ambition and competence
42 = New parties/platforms
43 = New party leaders
44 = New governing party (change leadership)
45 = More/improved competition
46 = More/improved choices
47 = Developments in provincial politics
48 = Stronger opposition
49 = Youthfulness in politics
50 = More contact with the electorate, better services
51 = More honesty, responsibility, accountability in government
52 = Change in politicians' attitude/behaviour
53 = Noticeable change/difference in politics
56 = Pay cuts/cap on pensions in government
57 = Remove the influence of big business/corporations/lobby
61 = Noticeable achievements/results in politics
62 = More/less attention towards local issues
63 = Change/improve/resume the direction of governance
65 = More attention to social policy
66 = More attention to economic policy
67 = More attention to environmental policy
68 = More attention to foreign policy
70 = New/better issues
71 = More interest in/concern about politics
72 = Age, getting older
73 = More time (retirement)
74 = Family issues
77 = Personally play a more active role in the community
78 = Joining a political party, running for politics

24. What might happen in the next few years to make you more interested in politics? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = More information on candidates/parties/issues
41 = New candidates with ambition and competence
42 = New parties/platforms
43 = New party leaders
44 = New governing party (change leadership)
48 = Stronger opposition
49 = Youthfulness in politics
50 = More contact with the electorate, better services
51 = More honesty, responsibility, accountability in government
52 = Change in politicians' attitude/behaviour
56 = Pay cuts/cap on pensions in government
62 = More/less attention towards local issues
63 = Change/improve/resume the direction of governance
64 = Major national crisis (war, drought, economic collapse)
65 = More attention to social policy
66 = More attention to economic policy
67 = More attention to environmental policy
68 = More attention to foreign policy
70 = New/better issues

25. How likely are you to vote in the next general election at the federal level?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very likely
2 = Somewhat likely
3 = Not very likely
4 = Not at all likely
9 = Don't know/No answer

26. Is there anything that would make you more likely to vote in the next election? 1st mention
12 = More information about the candidates/parties/issues
15 = More information about voting out of country
62 = Government had more interest in/served the electorate
63 = Government related/kept in touch better with the electorate
64 = More interest in/concern about/affected by politics
67 = Have a more responsible/accountable government
83 = No, no interest, no longer follows politics

26. Is there anything that would make you more likely to vote in the next election? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
13 = More information about how the government works
31 = Change the system
32 = More meaning to a vote
41 = Change/new candidates
42 = Change/new parties/platforms
43 = Change/new party leaders
45 = Change/new social policy
46 = Change/new economic policy
49 = Change/new issues
50 = More competition/debate
52 = More choices
62 = Government had more interest in/served the electorate
66 = More honesty
69 = Change in politician's attitude/behaviour
70 = Noticeable change/difference/action in politicians/politics
71 = Nature of the promises made

26. Is there anything that would make you more likely to vote in the next election? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
45 = Change/new social policy
70 = Noticeable change/difference/action in politicians/politics

27. Level of satisfaction with the way federal elections work in Canada
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very satisfied
2 = Somewhat satisfied
3 = Not very satisfied
4 = Not at all satisfied

28. Between federal, provincial or municipal elections, which level are you the most interested in?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Federal
2 = Provincial
3 = Municipal
4 = None
9 = Don't know/No answer

29a) How much it means to respondent: Elections are a way to choose among particular policies
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = A lot
2 = Something
3 = Not much

30a) Level of agreement: Generally, those elected to Parliament soon lose touch with the people
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree

32. In your view, how important is it that people vote in elections?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Essential
2 = Very important
3 = Somewhat important
4 = Not at all important

33. Why do you think young people are less likely to vote than older people? 1st mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = Lack of information/exposure to politics/issues, etc.
12 = Lack of understanding of the political system
13 = Distance from politics, no attention, other priorities
14 = Do not believe that the government represents their views
15 = Political parties do not reach out to them
16 = The false promises/dishonesty/hypocrisy/corruption
17 = Lack of trust/faith/confidence in candidates/parties, etc.
19 = Do not like candidates/parties, etc.
21 = Lack of/no interest/apathy/do not care
23 = Disillusion/discouragement/cynicism towards politics
25 = Too complicated/difficult/confusing/intimidating
26 = Not affected, concerned by politics
27 = No one listens to them, no voice, no say
28 = Would be meaningless/produce no change/difference
30 = Lack of patriotism
31 = They are smart
41 = Too busy/no time
42 = Mobility issues
51 = They are irresponsible, immature, lazy, selfish
52 = No foresight, no vision for the future
53 = No encouragement at school
54 = No encouragement at home
61 = Unclear response
62 = Do not know
63 = Do not agree
64 = No comment

33. Why do you think young people are less likely to vote than older people? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = Lack of information/exposure to politics/issues, etc.
12 = Lack of understanding of the political system
13 = Distance from politics, no attention, other priorities
14 = Do not believe that the government represents their views
15 = Political parties do not reach out to them
16 = The false promises/dishonesty/hypocrisy/corruption
17 = Lack of trust/faith/confidence in candidates/parties, etc.
19 = Do not like candidates/parties, etc.
21 = Lack of/no interest/apathy/do not care
23 = Disillusion/discouragement/cynicism towards politics
25 = Too complicated/difficult/confusing/intimidating
26 = Not affected, concerned by politics
27 = No one listens to them, no voice, no say
28 = Would be meaningless/produce no change/difference
30 = Lack of patriotism
31 = They are smart
41 = Too busy/no time
51 = They are irresponsible, immature, lazy, selfish
52 = No foresight, no vision for the future
53 = No encouragement at school
54 = No encouragement at home

33. Why do you think young people are less likely to vote than older people? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = Lack of information/exposure to politics/issues, etc.
12 = Lack of understanding of the political system
13 = Distance from politics, no attention, other priorities
14 = Do not believe that the government represents their views
15 = Political parties do not reach out to them
19 = Do not like candidates/parties, etc.
21 = Lack of/no interest/apathy/do not care
26 = Not affected, concerned by politics
27 = No one listens to them, no voice, no say
28 = Would be meaningless/produce no change/difference
30 = Lack of patriotism
41 = Too busy/no time
51 = They are irresponsible, immature, lazy, selfish
52 = No foresight, no vision for the future
53 = No encouragement at school

34. What do you think should be done to get young people to be more interested in politics? 1st mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = More/better candidates/parties/party leaders
12 = Younger candidates/party leaders/politicians
13 = More/different issues of interest/focus on youth
14 = Better understanding of/contact with youth
15 = Development of the party youth wings/committees
16 = Recruitment/involvement of youth into politics, volunteering
17 = More community exposure/involvement
18 = Treat youth like adults
20 = Elders talking about politics with the youth
21 = More dialog/education/education/encouragement
22 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the schools
23 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the home
24 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the work place
25 = More exposure to the media/more advertisements
26 = Politicians visit the schools/students visit the government
27 = Youth oriented election news/advertisements
28 = Make politics easier to understand/less complicated
29 = More exposure/education at a younger age
30 = Youth talking about politics with other youth
31 = More confidence, honesty, accountability, faith
32 = Electoral system reform
33 = Reform democratic system, dissolve the Old Boys
34 = Noticeable achievements/results in politics
35 = Noticeable change/difference/action in politics/government
36 = Change in politician's/government's attitudes/behaviour
37 = Make the political process more interesting/fresher look/fun
41 = Give them rewards, receive personal benefit
42 = Get youth into the work force
43 = Create more opportunities/jobs/an improved situation for you
51 = Understanding of the Big Picture/influence on their lives
52 = Maturity/discipline
53 = Less strict with/tough/critical on youth
61 = Nothing
62 = Do not know
63 = No comment
64 = Unclear response

34. What do you think should be done to get young people to be more interested in politics? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
11 = More/better candidates/parties/party leaders
12 = Younger candidates/party leaders/politicians
13 = More/different issues of interest/focus on youth
14 = Better understanding of/contact with youth
15 = Development of the party youth wings/committees
16 = Recruitment/involvement of youth into politics, volunteering
17 = More community exposure/involvement
21 = More dialog/education/education/encouragement
22 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the schools
23 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the home
25 = More exposure to the media/more advertisements
26 = Politicians visit the schools/students visit the government
27 = Youth oriented election news/advertisements
28 = Make politics easier to understand/less complicated
29 = More exposure/education at a younger age
30 = Youth talking about politics with other youth
31 = More confidence, honesty, accountability, faith
32 = Electoral system reform
33 = Reform democratic system, dissolve the Old Boys
34 = Noticeable achievements/results in politics
35 = Noticeable change/difference/action in politics/government
36 = Change in politician's/government's attitudes/behaviour
37 = Make the political process more interesting/fresher look/fun
41 = Give them rewards, receive personal benefit
42 = Get youth into the work force
43 = Create more opportunities/jobs/an improved situation for you
51 = Understanding of the Big Picture/influence on their lives
53 = Less strict with/tough/critical on youth

34. What do you think should be done to get young people to be more interested in politics? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
12 = Younger candidates/party leaders/politicians
13 = More/different issues of interest/focus on youth
14 = Better understanding of/contact with youth
15 = Development of the party youth wings/committees
16 = Recruitment/involvement of youth into politics, volunteering
17 = More community exposure/involvement
21 = More dialog/education/education/encouragement
22 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the schools
23 = More dialog/education/encouragement in the home
25 = More exposure to the media/more advertisements
26 = Politicians visit the schools/students visit the government
27 = Youth oriented election news/advertisements
28 = Make politics easier to understand/less complicated
31 = More confidence, honesty, accountability, faith
33 = Reform democratic system, dissolve the Old Boys
34 = Noticeable achievements/results in politics
35 = Noticeable change/difference/action in politics/government
36 = Change in politician's/government's attitudes/behaviour
43 = Create more opportunities/jobs/an improved situation for you
51 = Understanding of the Big Picture/influence on their lives

35. In general, how satisfied are you with the present Canadian electoral system?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very supportive
2 = Somewhat supportive
3 = Somewhat opposed
4 = Very opposed
5 = Neither/depends
9 = Don't know/No answer

38a) Level of agreement: Schools should do more to educate children in the benefits of voting and political participation
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Strongly agree
2 = Agree
3 = Disagree
4 = Strongly disagree
9 = Don't know/No answer

40. When you were growing up, how often did your family talk about politics and current events?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Seldom
4 = Never

41. How about now? How often do you talk to your family or friends about politics and current events?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Often
2 = Sometimes
3 = Seldom
4 = Never
9 = Don't know/No answer

42. Which of these two statements comes closer to your own opinion?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Agree with statement A - Personal Freedom
2 = Agree with statement B - Equality

43a) Level of participation: A political party or association
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Active member
2 = Belong (not active)
3 = Do not belong

44a) Likelihood of doing: Sign a petition
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Done in past year
2 = Done in more distant past
3 = Might do it
4 = Never do it

45a) How close do you feel to Your neighbourhood?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Very close
2 = Somewhat close
3 = Not very close
4 = Not at all close

46. Which value do you believe is more prevalent in Canada today, community or individualism?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Community
2 = Individuality

47. Do you currently have access to the Internet at work, at home, or both?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = At work only
2 = At home only
3 = Both at home and at work
4 = Neither
9 = Don't know/No answer

48a) Activity frequency: Surf the Internet for information
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Every day
2 = A couple of times a week
3 = A couple of times a month
4 = Less than that

49. How many children under 18 years old live in your household?
-1 = Blank - system missing
0 = None
1 = 1
2 = 2
3 = 3
4 = 4
5 = 5
6 = 6
9 = 9
17 = 17

50. Are you currently married, living with a partner, divorced, separated, widowed, or have you never been married?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Married
2 = Living with a partner
3 = Divorced
4 = Separated
5 = Widowed
6 = Never married
9 = Don't know/No answer

51. Would you say that you live in a large city of over half a million, a smaller city, a town, a village, or a rural area?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Large city centre over half a million
2 = Smaller city
3 = Town
4 = Village
5 = Rural (outside a city, town or village)

52a. How long have you lived in your current neighbourhood?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Up to 6 months
2 = 7 to 12 months
3 = 13 months to 3 years
4 = 4 or 5 years
5 = 6 to 10 years
6 = 11 years or more
9 = Don't know/No answer

53. What is your mother tongue, that is, the language you first learned and still understand?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = English
2 = French
3 = English and French
77 = Other
99 = Don't know/No answer

53. What is your mother tongue? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
22 = Chinese
24 = Cantonese
31 = Hindi
52 = Ukrainian
54 = Russian
66 = English plus other

54. To which ethnic or cultural group would you say you belong? 1st mention
85 = W.A.S.P. (WASP - White Anglo-Saxon Protestant)

54. To which ethnic or cultural group would you say you belong? 2nd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
30 = Canadian
31 = North American
37 = Jewish
38 = Arab
55 = German
57 = French
58 = Irish
59 = Scottish
60 = British
64 = Swedish
66 = Ukrainian
75 = Italian
79 = Catholic
80 = Protestant
82 = Caucasian
83 = White
85 = W.A.S.P. (WASP - White Anglo-Saxon Protestant)
86 = Anglo-Saxon
88 = Multiple, mix
92 = European

54. To which ethnic or cultural group would you say you belong? 3rd mention
0 = Blank - system missing
30 = Canadian
31 = North American
58 = Irish
60 = British
65 = Lithuanian
66 = Ukrainian
79 = Catholic

55. Were you born in Canada or outside Canada?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = In Canada
2 = Outside Canada

56. What is the highest level of formal education you have received?
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Primary/elementary school
2 = Some high school
3 = High school graduate
4 = Some college including CÉGEP and trades training
5 = Some university
6 = College graduate including CÉGEP and trades training
7 = University graduate
8 = Post graduate

57. Total household income for the year 2001
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Less than $25,000
2 = 25,000 to $34,999
3 = 35,000 to $44,999
4 = 45,000 to $54,999
5 = 55,000 to $64,999
6 = 65,000 to $74,999
7 = 75,000 to $99,999
8 = 100,000 and over

Gender
0 = Blank - system missing
1 = Male
2 = Female