CPI Community Survey 2021

Welcome to the CPI Community Survey, and thank you.

The Canadian Poverty Institute is interested in your candid feedback about the Institute, our activities, programs and services. Please provide your feedback by completing this survey which will be handled confidentially by us. It will take about 15 minutes to complete. Your feedback will help us take stock of our activities in order to plan the next steps of the Institute.

Also, feel free to share this survey with other parties you feel we should hear from.

If you have questions about this survey or the CPI, please email Derek at Derek.Cook@ambrose.edu OR Rita at Rita.Yembilah@ambrose.edu

Thank you very much for your time.

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* 1. Please select from the following options the degree to which you are aware of the Canadian Poverty Institute.

Not aware

Marginally aware

Quite aware

Strongly aware

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* 2. Please rate your degree of awareness of these aspects of the Canadian Poverty Institute's work.

	Not aware	Marginally aware	Quite aware	Strongly aware
Research activities	Research activities Not aware	Research activities Marginally aware	Research activities Quite aware	Research activities Strongly aware
Teaching activities	Teaching activities Not aware	Teaching activities Marginally aware	Teaching activities Quite aware	Teaching activities Strongly aware
Public education about poverty	Public education about poverty Not aware	Public education about poverty Marginally aware	Public education about poverty Quite aware	Public education about poverty Strongly aware
Policy and advocacy	Policy and advocacy Not aware	Policy and advocacy Marginally aware	Policy and advocacy Quite aware	Policy and advocacy Strongly aware

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* 3. In what ways have you heard about the Canadian Poverty Institute’s work? Please check all that apply

CPI involvement in your faith community

CPI involvement with your work or community organization

Newsletter from a secondary organization

Social media posting (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook)

Spero newsletter

Word of mouth

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Have you participated in a CPI activity?

Yes

If yes, please state which one (s)

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* 5. The following is the vision statement of the CPI: A compassionate and just society where the material, social and spiritual gifts and needs of all people are realized. How relatable is this statement to you?

Very strongly relatable

Strongly relatable

Neutral

Weakly relatable

It does not resonate with me at all

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* 6. Please explain your answer from the previous question in the space provided.

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* 7. The CPI’s mission is to contribute to the healing of poverty in Canada through teaching, research and public education that informs policy and enhances practice. How relatable this statement is to you?

Very strongly relatable

Strongly relatable

Neutral

Weakly relatable

It does not resonate with me at all

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* 8. In your opinion, what are some ways in which the CPI can work to accomplish its vision and mission?

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* 9. The CPI approaches poverty in material, social and spiritual aspects. Please explain our understanding of these aspects in the spaces provided. Feel free to use point form.

Material poverty:

Social poverty:

Spiritual poverty:

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* 10. Below are the CPI’s notions of poverty. Please rank on a scale of 1-5 how important each area is for reducing poverty in Canada. 1 is least important and 5 is most important.

	1. Not at all important	Slightly important	3. Moderately important	Very important	5. Extremely important
Material poverty: Where people lack access to, or the skills to acquire sufficient material and financial resources to thrive.	Material poverty: Where people lack access to, or the skills to acquire sufficient material and financial resources to thrive. 1. Not at all important	Material poverty: Where people lack access to, or the skills to acquire sufficient material and financial resources to thrive. Slightly important	Material poverty: Where people lack access to, or the skills to acquire sufficient material and financial resources to thrive. 3. Moderately important	Material poverty: Where people lack access to, or the skills to acquire sufficient material and financial resources to thrive. Very important	Material poverty: Where people lack access to, or the skills to acquire sufficient material and financial resources to thrive. 5. Extremely important
Social poverty: Where people are isolated and lack the formal and informal supports necessary to be resilient in times of crisis and change.	Social poverty: Where people are isolated and lack the formal and informal supports necessary to be resilient in times of crisis and change. 1. Not at all important	Social poverty: Where people are isolated and lack the formal and informal supports necessary to be resilient in times of crisis and change. Slightly important	Social poverty: Where people are isolated and lack the formal and informal supports necessary to be resilient in times of crisis and change. 3. Moderately important	Social poverty: Where people are isolated and lack the formal and informal supports necessary to be resilient in times of crisis and change. Very important	Social poverty: Where people are isolated and lack the formal and informal supports necessary to be resilient in times of crisis and change. 5. Extremely important
Spiritual poverty: Where people lack meaning in their lives.	Spiritual poverty: Where people lack meaning in their lives. 1. Not at all important	Spiritual poverty: Where people lack meaning in their lives. Slightly important	Spiritual poverty: Where people lack meaning in their lives. 3. Moderately important	Spiritual poverty: Where people lack meaning in their lives. Very important	Spiritual poverty: Where people lack meaning in their lives. 5. Extremely important

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* 11. The following are the focus areas of the CPI’s work. On a scale of 1-4, please rank where the CPI should focus its efforts to more effectively work to reduce poverty in Canada.

Awareness raising on poverty and related issues.

Research work on poverty and related issues.

Training and professional development on poverty and related issues.

Policy and advocacy

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* 12. Please suggest any topics you would like the CPI to focus on to remain as appropriate and as relevant as possible to the cause of poverty reduction in Calgary and beyond.

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* 13. If you have participated in any of the CPI’s activities please rate your degree of agreement with each of the following statements as follows:

	Very strongly agree	Strongly agree	Neutral (neither agree nor disagree)	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	Not Applicable
My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased.	My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased. Very strongly agree	My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased. Strongly agree	My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased. Neutral (neither agree nor disagree)	My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased. Somewhat disagree	My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased. Strongly disagree	My understanding of the causes of poverty from a holistic perspective has increased. Not Applicable
My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased.	My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased. Very strongly agree	My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased. Strongly agree	My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased. Neutral (neither agree nor disagree)	My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased. Somewhat disagree	My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased. Strongly disagree	My support level for policies and strategies designed to reduce poverty has increased. Not Applicable
My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased.	My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased. Very strongly agree	My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased. Strongly agree	My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased. Neutral (neither agree nor disagree)	My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased. Somewhat disagree	My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased. Strongly disagree	My level of willingness to participate in actions to reduce poverty in your community has increased. Not Applicable

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* 14. As a result of your participation in CPI workshops, events and community engagement activities, please indicate the level to which your knowledge acquisition and/or skill development has increased (become more) or expanded (become broader), or both.

No increase in knowledge and skills

Slight increase in knowledge and skills

Moderate increase in knowledge and skills

Significant increase in knowledge and skills

I have not participated in knowledge/skill activities with the CPI

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* 15. To what extent are you aware of the Poverty Hub

Very strongly aware

Strongly aware

Vaguely aware

Don't know what the Poverty Hub is

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* 16. Over the past 12 months, how frequently have you accessed resources from the Poverty Hub?

Everyday

A few times a month

Once a month

Less than once a month

Never

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* 17. To what degree have CPI staff been ethical with you in research and community engagement? Please rank each of these on a scale of 1-5, 1 is poor ethical conduct and 5 is excellent ethical conduct, or Not Applicable.

	1. Poor conduct		3. Neutral		5. Excellent conduct	Not applicable
Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey)	Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey) 1. Poor conduct	Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey)	Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey) 3. Neutral	Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey)	Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey) 5. Excellent conduct	Assuring the confidentiality of the research context (interview, focus group, or survey) Not applicable
Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise	Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise 1. Poor conduct	Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise	Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise 3. Neutral	Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise	Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise 5. Excellent conduct	Being advised that you do not have to stay for the whole research or engagement exercise Not applicable
Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement	Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement 1. Poor conduct	Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement	Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement 3. Neutral	Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement	Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement 5. Excellent conduct	Keeping a sensitive tone in research and community engagement Not applicable
Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable)	Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable) 1. Poor conduct	Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable)	Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable) 3. Neutral	Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable)	Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable) 5. Excellent conduct	Providing an adequate appreciation (honorarium) for your time (if applicable) Not applicable
Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate	Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate 1. Poor conduct	Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate	Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate 3. Neutral	Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate	Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate 5. Excellent conduct	Providing good information about the research before you choose to participate Not applicable
Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you	Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you 1. Poor conduct	Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you	Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you 3. Neutral	Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you	Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you 5. Excellent conduct	Discussing protecting your anonymity during and after engaging with you Not applicable
Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect	Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect 1. Poor conduct	Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect	Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect 3. Neutral	Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect	Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect 5. Excellent conduct	Treating you with unqualified dignity and respect Not applicable

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* 18. If you have a suggestion about how the CPI can improve in research and engagement in the community, we would appreciate your suggestion. Please write your suggestion here.