Immigration History

1. How satisfied are you with Toronto as a place to live? Would you say very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied.

• Very Satisfied
• Somewhat Satisfied
• Somewhat Dissatisfied
• Very Dissatisfied.

1. Overall, do you think things in your life are getting better, getting worse, or are about the same since you came to Canada?
2. Interviewer: If respondent says “depends”, say “in general”.

• Getting Better
• Getting Worse
• About the Same.

1. Do you think new immigrants are being treated fairly in Canada?

• Yes
• No

IMMIGRATION HISTORY

1. In what country were you born?
2. In what year did you come to Canada to live?

a. Enter Year _

1. Did you choose to leave your country of birth or were you forced to leave? Can you please tell me the story: (This may be along answer and you have to take notes)
2. Did you choose to come to Canada or were you forced to select Canada? Can you please tell me the story (this may be along answer and you have to take notes): please make sure you ask them to talk about:
   a. how did you make the decision
   b. how did you get the money
3. Did you live in any other country or countries BEFORE coming to Canada?

• Yes -- What country or countries did you live in before coming to Canada
• No (Go to question no. 11)

1. Why did you leave that country to come here?
2. Did you face any hardships to get into Canada? Can you please tell me the story: (This may be along answer and you have to take notes)
3. When you came to Canada to live, who did you come with?
   Interviewer: DO NOT READ LIST. “CIRCLE” to all that apply.

i. Alone
ii. With your Spouse
iii. With your Children
iv. With your Parents
v. With Siblings (Brother/Sister)
vi. Anyone else (Please specify)_____

1. Under which immigrant class did YOU come to Canada? Interviewer: DO NOT READ LIST. The question refers to the respondent only.

i. Independent Immigrant
ii. Skilled Worker
iii. Business Class
iv. Family Sponsored Class
v. Refugee Claimant
vi. Government Sponsored Refugee
vii. Privately Sponsored Refugee
viii. Dependant of a Refugee
ix. Student
x. Other (please specify)___________

1. Did you know any one when they first arrived?

a. Yes
b. No (Go to question 16)

1. Did they help you to settle in any way – please tell me how did they help you

Sample Solution