Canadian Survey on Business Conditions

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The purpose of this survey is to collect information on businesses in Canada related to emerging issues. This iteration of the survey focuses on business expectations and business conditions in Canada. In addition, the questionnaire for the first quarter of 2024 includes a component specifically for non-profit organizations (NPOs). The intent of this set of questions is to address a present data gap and to provide a better understanding of the non-profit sector.

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  • 541. Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020052
    Description:

    This infographic presents the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in Canada and their recovery needs. Specifically, the infographic presents information on teleworking (before, during and after the pandemic), personal protective measures businesses plan to implement, personal protective equipment and supply needs, and actions businesses have taken to help themselves through the pandemic. Results are from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.

    Release date: 2020-07-17
  • 542. Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Canada, May 2020 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100055
    Description:

    As a result of the widespread measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian economy has dramatically declined over the past few months and has significantly impacted the ability of businesses in Canada to operate.

    As Canada's economy moved towards a recovery, Statistics Canada ran the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the ongoing effects on businesses as the economy begins to reopen.

    Release date: 2020-07-16
  • 543. Percentage of workforce teleworking or working remotely, and percentage of workforce expected to continue teleworking or working remotely after the pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0247-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Percentage of workforce teleworking or working remotely prior to February 1, 2020, on May 29, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and percentage of workforce expected to continue teleworking or working remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 544. Methods used to conduct sales or secure orders remotely before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0248-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Methods used to conduct sales or secure orders remotely prior to February 1, 2020, and on May 29, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 545. Cyber security incidents in May 2020 compared to February 2020, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0249-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Cyber security incidents experienced by businesses in May 2020 compared to February 2020, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 546. Changes made by businesses to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0250-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Changes businesses have made to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 547. Staffing actions taken by businesses to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0251-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Staffing actions taken by businesses to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 548. Percentage of workforce laid off to adapt to COVID-19, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0252-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Percentage of workforce laid off to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 549. Business revenue from April 2020 compared with April 2019, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0253-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Change in reported business revenue from April 2020 compared with April 2019, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 550. Business expenses from April 2020 compared with April 2019, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0254-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Change in reported business expenses from April 2020 compared with April 2019, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
Data (505)

Data (505) (30 to 40 of 505 results)

  • 31. Liquidity and access to liquidity over the next three months, third quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0884-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Liquidity and access to liquidity over the next three months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, third quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 32. Business or organization plans to apply for debt financing, third quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0885-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Business or organization plans to apply for debt financing, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, third quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 33. Ability for the business or organization to take on more debt, third quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0886-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Ability of the business or organization to take on more debt, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, third quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 34. Business' or organization's level of confidence in making its debt payments in full and on time, third quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0887-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Business' or organization's level of confidence in making its debt payments in full and on time, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, third quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 35. Percentage of workforce anticipated to work on-site or remotely over the next three months, third quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0888-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage and average percentage of workforce anticipated to work on-site or remotely over the next three months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, third quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 36. Future outlook over the next 12 months, third quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0889-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Future outlook over the next 12 months, by percentage ranges, North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, third quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 37. 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
  • 38. 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
  • 39. Business or organization obstacles over the next three months, second quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0809-01
    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, second quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-05-27
  • 40. 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
Analysis (77)

Analysis (77) (0 to 10 of 77 results)

  • 1. Analysis on inventory management among businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024014
    Description: This article explores how inventory-holding businesses in Canada describe their current level of inventories as it compares to pre-pandemic levels, as well as their current approach to holding inventory as it compares to their pre-pandemic approach. It also explores the factors contributing to lower than desired inventory levels amongst inventory-holding businesses. This article examines data produced by the Canadian Survey of Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-10-03
  • 2. Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024013
    Description: This article explores how businesses plan to use AI over the next 12 months and the types of AI they intend to use when producing goods or delivering services. It also explores how businesses expect AI to affect their employment levels, what operational changes they anticipate over the next 12 months and why some are choosing not to use AI. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-09-12
  • 3. Business conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024034
    Description: From July 2nd to August 6th, 2024, 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: 2024-08-27
  • 4. Canadian Survey on Business Conditions third quarter 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202424023725
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 5. Analysis on artificial intelligence use by businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024008
    Description: This article explores results from the survey related to the use of AI in producing goods and delivering services. Furthermore, this article explains the specific types of AI being used, such as machine learning, virtual agents and voice recognition, as well as the impact of AI adoption on tasks performed by employees and on employment levels. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-06-20
  • 6. Analysis on small businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024007
    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 second quarter of 2024. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-06-13
  • 7. Business conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024025
    Description: From April 2nd to May 6th, 2024, 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: 2024-05-27
  • 8. Non-profit organizations in Canada, 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024023
    Description: From January 2nd to February 5th, 2024, 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 iteration of the survey focuses on business expectations and business conditions in Canada. In addition, the questionnaire for the first quarter of 2024 includes a component specifically for non-profit organizations (NPOs). The intent of this set of questions is to address a present data gap and to provide a better understanding of the non-profit sector. This infographic presents key results from this.
    Release date: 2024-04-29
  • 9. Enhancing data for rural Canada: Small area estimation of remote work opportunities
    Articles and reports: 18-001-X2024001
    Description: This study applies small area estimation (SAE) and a new geographic concept called Self-contained Labor Area (SLA) to the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC) with a focus on remote work opportunities in rural labor markets. Through SAE modelling, we estimate the proportions of businesses, classified by general industrial sector (service providers and goods producers), that would primarily offer remote work opportunities to their workforce.
    Release date: 2024-04-22
  • 10. National Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202408038125
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-03-20
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