What is the primary social problem in Canada? (Child abuse, Unemployment, Poverty, Crime, Alcohol or drug addiction, Help for families in need, Homelessness, Hunger, Domestic violence)

Ratio of 20th percentile income to market basket measure, % of population who are recent immigrants (10 years), % of recent Immigrant population with income below poverty line, % of population with low income

Unemployment rates for total population and Aboriginal population, Low-income population with activity difficulties/limitations (disabled)

Low-income population: total population and seniors, Female-headed lone-parent families as a percentage of all families, % in low income

% of households in core housing need, # of social housing units per 1,000 households, Households placed in social housing, Social housing wait times. [housing affordability]

Emergency shelters per 100,000 population [homelessness], Demographic distribution of emergency shelter beds

% of commuters using public transit, Ratio of commuter type (drivers of private vehicle/public transit user) average income to overall average income, Cost of monthly transit pass as a % of monthly minimum wage income. [commuting]

Ratio of children 0-12 to available childcare [daycare], Ratio of low-income children to subsidized childcare spaces

Recreation facilities (Indoor & outdoor pools, Arenas & ice rinks, Outdoor sports fields) as a % of total population, # of recreation registrants as a % of total population

Includes: Population aged 15 and older reporting a problem with At least one type of physical incivility, Garbage/litter lying around, Vandalism and graffiti by metropolitan area

Population aged 15 and older reporting a problem with: Noisy neighbours / loud parties, People hanging around, People sleeping on the streets (homelessness), People using or dealing illegal drugs, Prostitution, People drunk or rowdy in public places by metropolitan area

Areas of greatest impact on community quality of life - % reported Public transit, Community safety, Recreational facilities, such as skating rinks and swimming pools, Sewage collection and treatment, Garbage collection, Emergency preparedness, The availability and upkeep of parks, Social and cultural activities such as festivals, Policing, The provision of clean water, Affordable housing / homelessness, Road maintenance and repair, Perceived Improvement or Worsening of Community Services Over Time

Attitudes on key municipal issues (environment, economy, police, Interest in municipal affairs, Main source of information about municipal Affairs

Awareness of Federal Tax Credit for transit users

Overall quality of life now vs. 5 years ago vs. expectation 5 years from now

% agree the local government is doing a good job responding to population growth, social issues, road system, public transit, protecting the environment

Which level of government has the greatest impact on your daily life (federal, provincial, municipal), Opinions on transportation infrastructure financing (e.g. user fees, private sector involvement, increase taxes, )

How often do you use your city’s parks, natural areas, pathways, waterfronts, and other green spaces for things like walking, picnics, recreation, bike riding, and family outings: daily, weekly, monthly, a few times a year, or almost never? There are parts of [city] I am scared to set foot in

What should government do about homelessness? Illegal drug activity? Police should crack down on panhandling

% believe the government performance on social issues is good, % are scared or parts of their city, % feel safe in the daytime, fell safe after dark, % feel reducing crime is a high priority in their city, % support the following methods of addressing illegal drug activity: Increase law enforcement, Increase programs for addicts, Legalize and regulate street drugs, Safe injection sites, Do nothing/don't care

% support the following methods of addressing Street Prostitution: Increase law enforcement of johns, Increase programs for sex trade workers, License and regulate street prostitution, Establish red light district, Don't care/do nothing

Type of location outdoor homeless individuals were going to be staying at on April 19, 2006 (e.g. Sidewalk/Grate/Doorway, Ravine/Park, Under a Bridge, Coffee Shop, Internet Café, Stairwell, Abandoned Building, Transit Shelter, Parking Garage)

Age range of homeless population, Self-identified gender, Length of homelessness, Individuals surveyed indoors who had slept outside one or more nights in the last six months, Service use patterns (Detox, Drop-ins, Employment/Job Training, Harm Reduction Programs, Out of the Cold Beds, Out of the Cold Meals)

% want to live in permanent housing, Reasons provided for why individuals did not want housing, What would help find housing, % on a housing waiting list, Number of individuals who identified as Aboriginal