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Description: Results from this survey will assist in the formulation of key intellectual property (IP) indicators for the federal government. The data collected will be used by federal science policy analysts.

Description: Research and Development (R&D) personnel data are essential to assure the availability of pertinent statistical information to monitor science and technology (S&T) related activities in Canada and to support the development of science and technology policy.

Description: Gross domestic expenditure on research and development (GERD) is a statistical series, constructed by adding together the intramural expenditures on research and development (R&D) as reported by the performing sectors.

Description: This survey collects information related to research and development (R&D) in post secondary institutions in Canada, in particular information related to faculty teaching, research, administration and service. The data from the survey is an important component in estimating higher education research and development expenditures (HERD).

Description: This survey measures the general familiarity of owners and managers of enterprises across selected industries with intellectual property (IP). The purpose of collecting this information is to help evaluate impacts of Canadian Government programs to educate and raise awareness on the value of intellectual property.

Description: The survey on Research Activities and Commercialization of Intellectual Property in Higher Education collects information on how research conducted and produced in the higher education sector is transferred to the private sector.

Description: This survey was sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade.

Description: The Annual Survey of Research and Development in Canadian Industry collects research and development (R&D) expenditures and personnel data used to monitor science and technology related activities of businesses and industrial non-profit organizations in Canada.

Description: The Annual Survey of Research and Development of Canadian Private Non-Profit Organizations produces useful statistical information to monitor science and technology activities in Canada and to support the development of science and technology policy.

Description: This survey collects in-house and outsourced research and development expenditures on energy-related technology of businesses and industrial non-profit organizations in Canada.

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This table contains 5400 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign) Sources of funds (24 items: Total sources of funds; Total Canada; Funds from Canadian business enterprise sector; Funds from research and development performing companies (Canada); ...).

Description: This table contains 9450 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign) Field of research and development (42 items: Total in-house research and development expenditures in Canada by field of research and development; Natural sciences and engineering; Natural and formal sciences, computer sciences, and information technology and bioinformatics; Mathematics; ...).

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This table contains 900 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign) Nature of research and development (4 items: Total in-house research and development expenditures in Canada; Basic research; Applied research; Experimental development).

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This table contains 1575 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Research and development expenditure type units (3 items: Total in-house and outsourced research and development expenditures; In-house research and development expenditures; Outsourced research and development expenditures) Results of research and development expenditures from previous three years (7 items: Any improvements selected; Goods; Services; Methods of manufacturing or producing goods or services; ...) .

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This table contains 10125 series, with data for years 2014 - 2017 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign) Location of recipients (3 items: Total location of recipients; Within Canada; Outside Canada) Sector of recipients (15 items: Total outsourced (contracted out or granted) payments for research and development performed by other organizations; Business enterprise sector; Parent, affiliated and subsidiary companies; Other companies; ...).

Description: This table contains 94976 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign) Energy technology (53 items: Total energy technologies; Fossil fuels; Crude oils and natural gas exploration; Crude oils and natural gas production and storage; ...) Energy-related research and development expenditures (8 items: Total in-house energy-related research and development expenditures; Funded by research and development performing companies (Canada); Funded by federal, provincial or territorial governments; Funded by all other Canadian sources; ...).

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This table contains 140 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) Intellectual property and other technology related services (10 items: Total intellectual property and other technology related services; Patents; Copyrights; Trademarks; ...) Payments made and received for intellectual property and other technology related services (14 items: Payments made; Payments to parent, affiliated or subsidiary companies; Payments to parent, affiliated or subsidiary companies made within Canada; Payments to parent, affiliated or subsidiary companies made outside Canada; ...).

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This table contains 1500 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (75 items: Total all industries; Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting; Agriculture (except aquaculture) and support activities for crop production and animal production; Forestry, logging and support activities for forestry; ...) Intellectual property and other technology related services (10 items: Total intellectual property and other technology related services; Patents; Copyrights; Trademarks; ...) Payments made and received for intellectual property and other technology related services (2 items: Payments made; Payments received).

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This table contains 30 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign);  Revenue groups (10 items: Total revenue groups; Less than $250,000; $250,000 to $999,999; $1,000,000 to $1,999,999; ...).

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This table contains 33 series, with data for years 2014 - 2015 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years). This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Country of control (3 items: Total country of control; Canada; Foreign);  Employment size (11 items: Total employment size; 1 to 4 employees; 5 to 9 employees; 10 to 19 employees; ...).

Description: Using data from the Canadian Survey on Working Conditions, this article provides a profile of workers aged 15 to 69 who used artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies at work during the previous year. The article focuses on generative AI which refers to tools trained on large datasets that are used to create new content and to support tasks such as answering questions and problem-solving. Examples of Generative AI tools include ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

Description: This article explores results from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions related to the use of AI in producing goods and delivering services. This article explores the different uses of AI among businesses as well as the changes made due to AI usage and the barriers that limit the use of AI.

Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin

Description: A central concern surrounding recent advances in generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is their potential to replace human labour, especially in the domain of content creation, such as the production of music, videos, images and text in the cultural industries. However, there is a lack of information regarding how AI may impact workers in these industries. This article attempts to fill this information gap by examining potential occupational exposure to and complementarity with AI in selected cultural industries in Canada.

Description: This study examines the economic footprint created by the Canadian research and development pharmaceutical sector on the Canadian economy in 2023, including a focus on the contribution of Innovative Medicines Canada’s members. While the impact of the sector’s medical research is well known, less known are the economic impacts of the sector on the Canadian economy, such as the value generated, the jobs supported and the investments made.

Description: This study explores the economic footprint of the Canadian medical devices manufacturing sector in 2023. It provides key insights into the sector’s contribution to the Canadian economy through a range of indicators, including employment, trade, investment, research and development expenditures, and broader economic impacts.

Description: Innovation is a central engine of economic growth, technological advancement and urban resilience. In an increasingly interconnected and competitive global economy, cities and regions must sustain innovative activity to remain productive and attractive. Among the most debated sources of urban innovation is diversity. Notably, cultural diversity and industrial diversity have been studied as distinct drivers of innovation. This paper examines the impact of cultural and industrial diversity on innovation across 152 Canadian urban areas from 2001 to 2021.

Description: The adoption of advanced technologies is a strategic imperative for companies that want to succeed in competitive markets by reducing costs, expanding their product range and increasing productivity. This study seeks to identify the factors that may explain the effect of characteristics specific to Canadian business decision-makers on technology adoption.

Description: By focusing on exits, merger and acquisition and patenting activity, this paper provides a first assessment of the role of patents in firms' exit decisions. Using data from the Canadian Patent Research Database and the National Accounts Longitudinal Microdata File to track exits for cohorts of new firms, this paper explores the following questions: What is the role of patents in firms' exit decision? And more specifically: To what extent does owning patents contribute to firm survival (patent survival effect) or to exiting the market via merger and acquisition (patent trigger effect)?

Description: The objective of this survey is to collect new statistical information on the nature and extent of product, process, marketing and organizational innovations in the Canadian food processing industry and on other emerging issues in the food processing industry;

Description: The 2015 Bioproducts Production and Development Survey collects information on the characteristics and activities of businesses in Canada that develop and/or produce bioproducts and that collect, separate or refine biomass used in bioproducts.

Description: This pilot survey will provide information about federal science expenditures towards developing countries by type of relevant activities in science and technologies and about obstacles and cooperative arrangements with foreign partners.

Description: The statistical information collected by this survey is useful for better understanding the measurement of the effort invested by Canada in research and development directed toward developing countries. The data collected by this survey contribute to the federal research and development strategy and are covered in an agreement signed with the Office of the National Science Advisor.

Description: Higher Education Expenditures on Research and Development (HERD) are funding based investments in sponsored research and development (R&D) expenditures in the higher education sector in Canada. Detailed documentation about: https://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p2SV.pl?Function=getSurvey&SDDS=5109

Description: The survey collects expenditure data on health research and development activities by therapeutic class in the Canadian business enterprise sector.