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41. Spending Patterns in Canada Archived
Table: 62-202-X
Description:
This publication presents statistical highlights and key tables from the Survey of Household Spending (SHS). This annual survey collects information about expenditures by households and families in Canada on a wide variety of goods and services, as well as their dwelling characteristics and possession of household equipment such as appliances, audio and video equipment, and vehicles. The publication also includes analytical text, summary-level tables, a detailed table, notes and definitions, and information about survey methodology and data quality.
Release date: 2010-12-17
42. Combining nutrient intake from food/beverages and vitamin/mineral supplements Archived
Articles and reports: 82-003-X201000411350
Geography: Canada
Description:
This article describes methods for combining food and supplement intake of a given nutrient.
Release date: 2010-10-20
43. Household food insecurity, 2007-2008 Archived
Stats in brief: 82-625-X201000111162
Geography: Canada
Description:
This is a health fact sheet about household food insecurity among Canadians in 2007 and 2008. The results shown are based on data from the Canadian Community Health Survey.
Release date: 2010-06-15
44. Household food insecurity, 2007-2008 Archived
Stats in brief: 82-625-X201000213310
Geography: Canada
Description:
This is a health fact sheet about household food insecurity among Canadians in 2007 and 2008. The results shown are based on data from the Canadian Community Health Survey.
Release date: 2010-06-15
45. Food Statistics Archived
Table: 21-020-X
Description:
This publication contains information on food available for consumption and food nutrition.
Release date: 2010-05-27
46. Ontario Material Deprivation Survey (OMDS), 2009 Public Use Microdata File
Public use microdata: 75M0012X
Description:
The Ontario Material Deprivation Survey (OMDS) was conducted on behalf of the Ontario Government. The OMDS was fielded in March and April 2009 as a supplement to the Labour Force Survey. The aim was to gauge the ability of families to satisfy basic material needs such as food, clothing, housing, as well as social needs of participation and leisure. The survey included questions about ten items deemed to be necessities, due to lack of resources, as well as questions on income. The list of ten items came from a 2008 study by the Daily Bread Food Bank of Toronto. The survey was designed to produce estimates of the incidence of missing two or more items (out of ten) for Ontario and various geographic subgroups. It was also designed to provide contextual data on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of Ontario families and individuals.
Release date: 2010-03-31
47. Canadian agriculture in 2008 : An overview of key events Archived
Articles and reports: 21-004-X200900210942
Geography: Canada
Description:
This article highlights the key agricultural events in 2008.
Release date: 2009-11-10
48. Diet composition and obesity among Canadian adults Archived
Articles and reports: 82-003-X200900410933
Geography: Canada
Description:
This study examines the association between obesity and the relative percentages of fats, carbohydrates, protein and fibre in the diets of Canadians. The data are from the 2004 Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition.
Release date: 2009-10-21
49. Food in Canada Archived
Articles and reports: 16-201-X200900010878
Geography: Canada
Description: The feature article, Food in Canada, begins with a brief historical perspective on fishing and farming in Canada and moves on to explore the impact of the food system on the economy, environment and society. It illustrates how the contribution of the food system to gross domestic product and employment has shifted over the past forty years, and investigates the impact of primary food production on land, water, air and climate. The article concludes with a characterization of what is on the Canadian table, and the greenhouse gas emissions and energy-use associated with household food purchases.
Release date: 2009-06-09
50. Caring Canadians, Involved Canadians: Highlights from the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating
Journals and periodicals: 71-542-X
Geography: Canada
Description:
This report offers highlights from the 2007 Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering, and Participating (CSGVP) which was undertaken to better understand how Canadians support individuals and communities on their own or through their involvement with charitable and non-profit organizations. For this survey, thousands of Canadians aged 15 and over were asked how they: gave money and other resources to individuals and to organizations; volunteered time to help others and to enhance their communities; and participated in the practices which help give substance to active citizenship. The results from this survey allow this report to tell a story about who Canada's volunteers and charitable donors are and the ways in which they contribute to our society.
Release date: 2009-06-08

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11. 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children, Youth and Adults Archived
Profile of a community or region: 89-635-X
Description:
The online product 2006 Profile of Aboriginal Children, Youth and Adults provides an extensive set of data about Aboriginal children, youth and adults (Métis, Inuit and off-reserve North American Indian) living in urban, rural and northern locations across Canada.
Key indicators from the 2006 Aboriginal Children's Survey (ACS) and the 2006 Aboriginal Peoples Survey (APS) are presented as part of an interactive online tool and provide data on a wide range of topics, including: family and community; childcare; nurturing; healthy living; food and nutrition; languages; education; social activities; labour activity; income; communications technology; housing; and community wellness. These data can be used to better understand the social and living conditions of Aboriginal people.
Data are presented for Aboriginal Peoples using the concepts of Aboriginal identity, Treaty Indian or Registered Indian status (as defined by the Indian Act of Canada) and Aboriginal ancestry.
Release date: 2009-01-16
12. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals: The Development of Value-added Food by Canadian Firms Archived
Table: 88F0006X2005016
Description:
The main indicators of functional food and nutraceutical activities in Canada are presented in this article. The data are from the 2003 Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Survey which was designed to provide a benchmark measurement of the industry and a better understanding of the scope and nature of the sector.
Release date: 2005-09-26
13. Monthly Survey of Manufacturing Archived
Table: 31-001-X
Description:
This publication provides estimated values of manufacturers' shipments, inventories and orders by month. Data are presented for 21 major groups and selected individual industries at the 3- to 6-digit level of detail, as defined by the 1997 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), as well as aggregates for durable, non-durable and total manufacturing. Major group industry data are shown with and without adjustment for seasonal variation. Unadjusted shipment totals by province and by major groups within provinces are also shown.
These data are used to monitor the business cycle in the manufacturing sector of the economy, to evaluate and develop financial and industrial policy, and to provide market data at the detailed industry level. Related information on manufacturers' opinions on the current state of inventories and orders and about employment and production prospects over the next three months are available from the Business Conditions Survey (BCS).
The survey is carried out at the beginning of January, April, July and October. Responses are available approximately five days after the reference month in Statistics Canada's The Daily. The BCS balance of opinion data often serves as a good guide to the direction of change, at least a month in advance of the corresponding quantitative data.
Release date: 2005-02-15
14. Food Expenditure Survey (FOODEX) Public Use Microdata File Archived
Public use microdata: 62M0002X
Description:
This survey provides household estimates of food expenditures and quantities. Throughout the year members of selected households were asked to record expenditures on food and beverages for a period of two weeks. Topics include: household characteristics, food purchased from stores, food purchased from restaurants, food purchased locally and on day trips, food purchased while on trips overnight or longer, type of store and type of restaurant.
Release date: 2003-09-30
15. Food Consumption in Canada: Part 1 Archived
Table: 32-229-X
Description:
This publication contains supply, disposition and per capita disappearance data for the following food groups: cereals, sugars and syrups, pulses and nuts, beverages, dairy products and by-products, poultry, eggs and meats. Per capita disappearance is available on both a retail weight and fresh equivalent basis per day and per year.
Release date: 2003-06-27
16. Food Expenditure in Canada Archived
Table: 62-554-X
Description:
The Family food expenditure in Canada publication provides detailed and summary information on food expenditure by household. Food items purchased from stores and meals bought from restaurants are presented separately. Summary food items purchased from stores include: fresh and frozen meat and poultry; fish; dairy products - milk, cheese; eggs; bakery and cereal products - bread, cookies, cakes; pasta products; breakfast cereal; fresh fruit; other prepared fruit; fresh vegetables; other prepared vegetables; condiments; sugar; coffee and tea; fats and oils; other prepared foods - soups, potato chips; and non-alcoholic beverages. Also, total food purchased from stores is shown by type of store - supermarkets, food specialty stores, convenience stores and other stores. Meals purchased from restaurants are presented as follows: breakfasts, lunches, dinners and between-meals food. Food expenditures are profiled by size and type of household and other household characteristics. Discussions of food purchasing patterns over the years, who goes grocery shopping, who eats out and who buys diary products are included. Information about household income is presented by income group and income quintile.
Summary and detailed information for the provinces (excluding the North West Territories and the Yukon Territory), selected metropolitan areas (including Whitehorse and Yellowknife) and size of area of residence is presented. Detailed expenditure information and cross-classified tables for all levels of geography are available upon request.
Release date: 2003-02-21
17. National Tourism Indicators, Historical Estimates Archived
Table: 13-220-X
Description: In the 1997 edition, new and revised benchmarks were introduced for 1992 and 1988. The indicators are used to monitor supply, demand and employment for tourism in Canada on a timely basis. The annual tables are derived using the National Income and Expenditure Accounts (NIEA) and various industry and travel surveys. Tables providing actual data and percentage changes, for seasonally adjusted current and constant price estimates are included. In addition, an analytical section provides graphs, and time series of first differences, percentage changes, and seasonal factors for selected indicators. Data are published from 1987 and the publication will be available on the day of release. New data are included in the demand tables for non-tourism commodities produced by non-tourism industries and in the employment tables covering direct tourism employment generated by non-tourism industries. This product was commissioned by the Canadian Tourism Commission to provide annual updates for the Tourism Satellite Account.
Release date: 2003-01-08
18. Food Consumption in Canada. Part II Archived
Table: 32-230-X
Description:
This publication contains supply, disposition and per capita disappearance data for the following food groups: oils and fats, fruits, vegetables, potatoes and fish. Per capita disappearance is available on both a retail weight and fresh equivalent basis per day and per year.
Release date: 2002-10-31
19. Wholesaling and Retailing in Canada Archived
Table: 63-236-X
Description:
This publication presents data on revenue and expense items from wholesalers and retailers by trade group and by province. There are 16 retail trade groups and 11 wholesale trade groups. Profiles of the retail trade groups are provided for each individual province/territory and are comprised of: number of locations, total operating revenues, cost of goods sold, gross margin and employee earnings and benefits. At the national level for each retail trade group are the following performance indicators: sales to inventory, cost of goods sold to inventory, gross margin and profit margin. Also provided at the national level are total operating revenues, number of locations for independent and for chain stores, the number of retail businesses by trade and total operating revenue by SIC (4 digit when possible).
The 11 wholesale trade groups, plus grain and petroleum products, are profiled for each individual province/territory giving: number of locations, total operating revenues, cost of goods sold, gross margin and employee earnings and benefits. Performance indicators by trade group at the national level including sales to inventory, cost of goods sold to inventory, gross margin and profit margin are provided. Total operating revenue at the national level by Standard Industrial Classification and by class of customer and trade group are also provided.
Release date: 2001-02-05
20. Food Industries Archived
Table: 32-250-X
Description:
The most recent issue contains "Food producers maintain expansion" by Peter Zylstra. Food commodity processors are engaged in a multitude of manufacturing activities. The aggregate performance of these is the subject of this article. Common influences on all processing industries that make up the Food Industries Major Group are examined, while specific ones that impact some and not others are also discussed. Growth in food industries has always been a function of population growth. In addition, health considerations and new product development are important factors. The summary of recent developments is based on results of the 1997 Annual Survey of Manufactures. Other sources are also used for industry analysis as well as for the provision of industry environment and economic background.
Release date: 2000-03-13

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1. From Shelf to Statistic: An Overview of Food Price Measurement in the Consumer Price Index
Articles and reports: 62F0014M2024003
Description: This technical paper describes the collection of food price data and the methodologies that are used to provide Canadians with accurate and timely food inflation data in both the CPI and the monthly average retail prices table.
Release date: 2024-05-21
2. Why Food Inflation Is Such A Hard Nut To Crack
Stats in brief: 45-20-00032024003
Description: Are you feeling like it's a little bit harder to bring home the bacon... from the grocery store? The latest data indicate that food prices have mostly stabilized... but why does it feel like the cost of feeding your family is still going up? Today, we're talking food inflation with StatCan's resident smart cookie Taylor Mitchell.
Release date: 2024-05-08
3. VISTA on the Agri-food Industry and the Farm Community
Journals and periodicals: 21-004-X
Geography: Canada
Description:
Each issue contains a short article highlighting statistical insights on themes relating to agriculture, food and rural issues.

Release date: 2023-11-30
4. The rise in prices for wheat-based food products, 2023
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023062
Description: This infographic details the food supply chain by focusing on the price movements for wheat-based food products in 2023 and the costs to move food products from producers to consumers. Since March 2022, some costs along the supply chain have declined while others remained elevated. Prices for bread, pasta and cereal at the grocery store continued to increase in 2023 but at a slower pace compared with 2022.
Release date: 2023-11-17
5. Food insecurity among Canadian families
Articles and reports: 75-006-X202300100013
Description: This study examines the relationship between income and food insecurity, looking at families most at risk, as well as the possible role of assets and debts in food insecurity.
Release date: 2023-11-14
6. Corporate profitability and inflation: 2017 to 2022
Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023004
Description: This paper looks at how profitability has evolved for key Canadian industries from 2017 to 2022. A specific focus is given to the post-lockdown period between the second quarters of 2021 and 2022, during which year-over-year inflation exceeded the Bank of Canada’s inflation-control target range ceiling of 3%. In addition to industry-wide trends, energy and food sectors are analyzed given their day-to-day relevance for Canadians.
Release date: 2023-07-27
7. Assessing the rise in broad-based inflationary pressure during 2021 and 2022
Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202300200002
Description: A key feature of the buildup in inflationary pressure over the last two years is the extent to which it became increasingly broad-based, with elevated price increases affecting a gradually wider set of products and services. This spotlight article provides some context on the amount of consumer spending that has been impacted by high inflation since price pressures began to build in early 2021. Using expenditure weights from the consumer price index, it reports on the share of the expenditure basket that falls into different inflationary ranges, first based on all products and services, and then separately for food products.
Release date: 2023-02-22
8. Research to Insights: Consumer price inflation, recent trends and analysis
Stats in brief: 11-631-X2023003
Description: This presentation provides an overview of recent inflationary pressures in Canada, focusing primarily on changes in food prices and shelter costs. It reports on the extent to which price pressures have become increasingly broad-based over the past two years and highlights the social impacts of inflation.
Release date: 2023-02-22
9. Canadian Food Environment Dataset: Data File and User Guide
Articles and reports: 13-20-00012022001
Description:

Release date: 2022-12-09
10. Canadian Food Environment Dataset: A New Pan-Canadian Dataset of Retail Food Environment Measures
Articles and reports: 13-20-0001
Description:
The Canadian Food Environment Dataset (Can-FED) is a pan-Canadian dataset of retail food environment measures at the dissemination area (DA) level based on food outlet data from the 2018 Statistics Canada Business Register.

Release date: 2022-12-09

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1. The Canadian Consumer Price Index Reference Paper
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62-553-X
Description:
This Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) Reference Paper provides an overview the Canadian CPI. It is intended for a varied audience, ranging from users interested in general information to those requiring more technical or theoretical details. As such, it explains all the important aspects of the Canadian CPI: uses and interpretations, scope, classifications, sample strategy, price collection, index calculation, quality change, weights, basket updates, reliability and uncertainty, special cases and treatments and history.

Release date: 2023-02-20
2. There's More to Organic Farming than Being Pesticide-free Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004018
Description:
This activity looks at all aspects of organic farming, helping students to understand what 'organic' really means.
Release date: 2004-10-29
3. Protecting Crops from Pests Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 96-328-M2004011
Description:
This activity explores the use of pesticides in protecting crops, including the risks and benefits.
Release date: 2004-08-30
4. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2002 Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62F0026M2003002
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This guide presents information of interest to users of data from the Survey of Household Spending. Conducted in January, February and March after the reference year, data are collected via personal interview using a paper questionnaire. Information is gathered about the spending habits, dwelling characteristics and household equipment of Canadian households during the reference year. The survey covers private households in the 10 provinces. (The territories are surveyed every second year, starting in 2001.) This guide includes definitions of survey terms and variables, as well as descriptions of survey methodology and data quality. There is also a section describing the various statistics that can be created using expenditure data (e.g., budget share, market share and aggregates).
Release date: 2003-12-17
5. User Guide for the Survey of Household Spending, 2001 Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 62F0026M2002002
Geography: Province or territory
Description:
This guide presents information of interest to users of data from the Survey of Household Spending. Data are collected via paper questionnaires and personal interviews conducted in January, February and March after the reference year. Information is gathered about the spending habits, dwelling characteristics and household equipment of Canadian households during the reference year. The survey covers private households in the 10 provinces and the 3 territories. (The territories are surveyed every second year, starting in 2001.) This guide includes definitions of survey terms and variables, as well as descriptions of survey methodology and data quality. There is also a section describing the various statistics that can be created using expenditure data (e.g., budget share, market share and aggregates).
Release date: 2002-12-11
6. Service Industries in the Canadian Input-Output Accounts: Current Prices, Sources of Data and Methods of Estimation Archived
Surveys and statistical programs – Documentation: 15-601-X
Description:
This publication outlines the conceptual and statistical framework of the services sector in the accounts. The methodology and data sources used to calculate estimates of services in the current-price input-output accounts are described. Specific sources and methods are outlined for determining inputs, outputs and gross domestic product of service industries in the business sector.
Release date: 2001-07-10

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