Interviewer instructions
The following questions will only be filled out for persons age 10 or over, that is, those born before September 1, 1970.
[Applies to questions 25-49]
Question 26 - 1st part - If the person lives in the company of his or her spouse, indicate the nature of the marriage bond
Mark:
Civil and religious marriage - for persons who live in the company of a spouse to whom they are married civilly and religiously, including for those who, although having had only a religious ceremony, have valid documents pursuant to the legislation in effect;
Only civil marriage - for persons who live in the company of a spouse to whom they are married only civilly;
Only religious marriage - for persons who live in the company of a spouse to whom they are married only religiously, in any sect or religion; or
Other - for persons who live in the company of a spouse without having carried out a civil or religious marriage with this spouse.
Question 26 - 2nd part - If the person does not live in the company of a spouse, indicate if he or she is
Single - a person who has not contracted a civil or religious matrimony and does not live in the company of spouse;
Separated - a married person (married civilly, civilly and religiously, or only religiously) who has separated without a legal separation or a ratified divorce and does not live in the company of another spouse;
Legally separated - a person whose separation has been and does not live in the company of another spouse;
[p. 50]
Divorced - a person who has had this marital status ratified by a legal decision and does not live in the company of a spouse; or
Widow or widower - a person whose spouse has died and who was united to this person by marriage (civil, civil and religious, or only religious) or by a common-law marriage, and does not live in the company of another spouse.