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411. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, first quarter of 2021
Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100015
Description:
This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts at the provincial and territorial level for contextual support. Topics include revenue changes, business obstacles and challenges, operational status of businesses, and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, first quarter of 2021.
Release date: 2021-05-04
412. Adapting to a new reality: Trends in businesses' needs for personal protective equipment since December 2020 Archived
Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100014
Description:
This study examines businesses' demand for personal protective equipment, and concerns about lack of supply, using new data for February 2021 from the Personal Protective Equipment Survey.
Release date: 2021-04-19
413. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by specific populations, first quarter of 2021 Archived
Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100013
Description:
Many communities in Canada have been impacted in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. This article presents results from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions in the context of businesses majority-owned by women, First Nations, Métis or Inuit persons, immigrants to Canada, and visible minorities. Differences were noted in certain areas, such as expectations in profitability and sales, changes in revenue, funding and credit, and workforce changes. This article further explores the challenges facing these businesses during these unprecedented times.

Release date: 2021-03-26
414. Characteristics of businesses that closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020
Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202100300003
Description: This article compares the characteristics of employer businesses that were closed by September 2020 and remained closed as of November 2020 to those that were active before the onset of the pandemic in February 2020. Characteristics related to the risk of closure are examined: businesses size, age, indebtedness, liquidity and profitability. Based on these characteristics, the risk of closure is estimated for each business.
Release date: 2021-03-24
415. Business conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2021
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021020
Description:
From January 11 to February 11, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to examine how COVID-19 is affecting businesses in Canada and to find out their expectations for the future. This infographic presents some key results from this survey.
Release date: 2021-03-05
416. Business or organization expectations over the next three months, by business characteristics, first quarter of 2021
Table: 33-10-0307-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description:
Expectations over the next three months by the business or organization, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.
Release date: 2021-03-05
417. Business or organization obstacles over the next three months, by business characteristics, first quarter of 2021
Table: 33-10-0308-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description:
Obstacles faced by the business or organization over the next three months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.
Release date: 2021-03-05
418. COVID-19 impact on business or organization status, by business characteristics, first quarter of 2021
Table: 33-10-0309-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description:
Impact of COVID-19 on the status of businesses and organizations, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.
Release date: 2021-03-05
419. Plans to expand or restructure business or acquire other businesses in the next year, by business characteristics, first quarter of 2021
Table: 33-10-0310-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description:
Plans for the business to expand or restructure, or to acquire or invest in other businesses in the next year, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.
Release date: 2021-03-05
420. Plans to transfer, sell, or close business, by business characteristics, first quarter of 2021
Table: 33-10-0311-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description:
Plans for the business to transfer, sell, or close, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.
Release date: 2021-03-05

Data (382)

Data (382) (0 to 10 of 382 results)

1. Real-time Local Business Conditions Index
Data Visualization: 71-607-X2021017
Description: The need for alternative data sources is of growing importance for both supplementing Statistics Canada's data holdings and for nowcasting economic activity. In response to this need, Statistics Canada initiated the development of a Real-time Local Business Conditions Index (RT-LBCI). The index brings together data from a few different sources, including Google's Places API (containing data on temporary and permanent businesses closures), TomTom Real-time traffic API (road traffic data), as well as information from Statistics Canada data holdings (monthly retail and wholesale, Business Register, etc.). The project aims to compute a near real-time index of economic activity in Canadian major cities.
Release date: 2024-06-21
2. Real-time Local Business Condition Index (RTLBCI)
Table: 33-10-0398-01
Geography: Population centre
Frequency: Weekly
Description:
The RT-LBCI is released as an experimental statistic. It is intended to provide a real-time signal on business activities following the disruptions brought about by the pandemic and through the recovery phase.

Release date: 2024-06-21
3. Business Counts in Rural and Small Town Canada: Interactive Dashboard
Data Visualization: 71-607-X2024008
Description: This dashboard is designed for users to explore current and historical counts of employer and non-employer businesses by geography, employment size and industry. This web-based application undergoes semi-annual updates.
Release date: 2024-05-30
4. Business Conditions in Rural and Small Town Canada: Interactive Dashboard
Data Visualization: 71-607-X2024009
Description: This dashboard features data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions. It is designed for users to explore the obstacles, expectations, and future outlook of businesses in rural and small town areas. This web-based application undergoes quarterly updates.
Release date: 2024-05-30
5. Private sector business counts by majority ownership, second quarter of 2024
Table: 33-10-0754-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Private sector business counts by majority ownership, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.
Release date: 2024-05-27
6. Business or organization expectations over the next three months, second quarter of 2024
Table: 33-10-0755-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Expectations over the next three months by the business or organization, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.
Release date: 2024-05-27
7. Most challenging obstacle expected by the business or organization over the next three months, second quarter of 2024
Table: 33-10-0810-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Most challenging obstacle expected by the business or organization over the next three months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.
Release date: 2024-05-27
8. Business or organization expected impacts of labour-related obstacles over the next three months, second quarter of 2024
Table: 33-10-0811-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Business or organization expected impacts of labour-related obstacles over the next three months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.
Release date: 2024-05-27
9. Business or organization expectations of how long supply chain obstacles will last, second quarter of 2024
Table: 33-10-0812-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Business or organization expectations of how long various obstacles will last, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.
Release date: 2024-05-27
10. Business or organization change in supply chain challenges over the last three months, second quarter of 2024
Table: 33-10-0813-01
Geography: Canada, Province or territory
Frequency: Occasional
Description: Business or organization change in supply chain challenges over the last three months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2024.
Release date: 2024-05-27

Analysis (88)

Analysis (88) (20 to 30 of 88 results)

21. Analysis on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2023
Articles and reports: 11-621-M2023003
Description: With the proportion of small businesses making up nearly all of the employer businesses in Canada, small businesses are an important role in employing Canadians and are a significant driver towards economic recovery. This article provides insights on the expectations of small businesses as well as the unique conditions faced by these businesses in the first quarter of 2023. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
Release date: 2023-03-23
22. Analysis on businesses majority-owned by women, first quarter of 2023
Stats in brief: 11-621-M2023005
Description: Canadian businesses face many different obstacles in their day-to-day operations. Several factors such as size, industry of operation and region of operation can cause businesses to experience different obstacles affecting their ability to sell to their markets. The obstacles experienced by businesses owned by different segments of the population can also vary. The challenges of businesses majority-owned by women are illustrated within this article. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
Release date: 2023-03-16
23. Analysis on supply chain challenges and conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2023
Stats in brief: 11-621-M2023004
Description: Many businesses have not yet fully recovered from the prior tightening and closing of borders, restrictions on the movement of people and goods, and lockdowns. As a result, the status of supply chains and the impact they have on their respective economies are of great interest. This article provides insights on the topic of supply chain challenges and the impacts of these issues on businesses in Canada. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
Release date: 2023-03-09
24. Business Conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2023
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023015
Description: From January 3rd to February 6th, 2023, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions. The purpose of this survey is to collect information on businesses in Canada related to emerging issues. This infographic presents key results from this.
Release date: 2023-02-27
25. An analysis of Canadian business support programs in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic
Articles and reports: 13-605-X202300100001
Description: With the emergence of COVID-19, Canadian governments at all levels adopted policy initiatives to address the financial challenges faced by businesses. The policies were broad in both scope and variety and altogether represented billions of dollars in support.

This article examines these programs including the characteristics of recipients using preliminary data from the Canadian COVID-19 Business Support Measures Database (CCBSM), a standardized set of data covering government support programs for businesses.
Release date: 2023-01-19
26. Canadian Patent Research Database, 2001 to 2019
Articles and reports: 11-633-X2023001
Description:
This paper provides an update to the work of Abbes et al. (2022a) and to the Canadian Patent Research Database (CPRD). The CPRD was created to study patenting, an important indicator of innovative activity, at the micro level.

Release date: 2023-01-12
27. Analysis of challenges to worker recruitment and retention, fourth quarter of 2022
Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022022
Description:
Businesses are aiming to retain employees in order to keep up with increased supply and demand pressures. Based on the results of the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, most businesses were likely to expect obstacles regarding the retention of current staff as well as the recruitment of new staff in order to fill vacant positions they may be experiencing. Almost half of businesses foresee rising costs of inputs and labour to be an obstacle in addressing staffing challenges. This article provides insights on the topics of challenges of hiring and vacant positions.

Release date: 2022-12-22
28. The outlook of rural businesses, fourth quarter of 2022
Articles and reports: 21-006-X2022006
Description: This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts by industry for contextual support. Topics include business obstacles, expectations for the next year, workforce changes and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, fourth quarter of 2022.
Release date: 2022-12-20
29. Analysis on businesses majority-owned by immigrants to Canada and businesses majority-owned by racialized persons, fourth quarter of 2022
Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022021
Description:
A variety of different factors impact the ability of Canadian businesses to operate, such as the geographical location of businesses, the industry the businesses operate in, and the size of businesses. Differences may also be apparent when looking at different categories of business owners, as different segments of the Canadian population face different challenges at a personal level, and as owners of businesses. From the beginning of October to early November 2022, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC) to collect information on the environment businesses are currently operating in and their expectations moving forward. This article explores results from the survey by looking at the businesses majority-owned by immigrants to Canada and businesses majority-owned by racialized persons. While there is some degree of crossover between these two sub-populations, they are two distinct groups and face different challenges. The information and trends presented in this article are based on data collected via the CSBC.

Release date: 2022-12-15
30. Business Conditions in Canada, fourth quarter of 2022
Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022080
Description:
From October 3 to November 7 2022, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions. The purpose of this survey is to collect information on businesses in Canada related to emerging issues. This infographic presents key results from this.

Release date: 2022-12-15

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