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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  • 501. Plans to transfer, sell, or close, by business characteristics, third quarter of 2020
    Table: 33-10-0297-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Plans for the business or organization 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: 2020-11-13
  • 502. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by women, May 2020
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100056
    Description:

    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Canadian economy and the ability of businesses to operate. Using data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, a comparison was made to assess the impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by women.

    Release date: 2020-07-17
  • 503. 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
  • 504. 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
  • 505. 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
  • 506. 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
  • 507. 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
  • 508. 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
  • 509. 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
  • 510. 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
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  • 31. Percentage of workforce anticipated to work on-site or remotely over the next three months, second quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0836-01
    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, second quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-05-27
  • 32. Future outlook over the next 12 months, second quarter of 2024
    Table: 33-10-0837-01
    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, second quarter of 2024.
    Release date: 2024-05-27
  • 33. Percentage of total non-profit organizations, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0753-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage of total non-profit organizations, by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 34. Board of director positions filled by designated groups in non-profit organizations, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0792-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Average percentage of board of director positions in designated groups for non-profit organizations by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 35. Primary role of board of directors in non-profit organizations, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0793-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage and average percentage of the primary role of the board of directors by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 36. Senior management positions filled by designated groups in non-profit organizations, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0794-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Percentage, average percentage and ratio of senior managers in designated groups, by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 37. Average number of volunteers in non-profit organizations, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0795-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Average number of volunteers in non-profit organizations, by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 38. Types of external financing applied for by non-profit organizations in the past 12 months, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0796-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Types of external financing applied for by non-profit organizations in the last 12 months, by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 39. Reason external financing was not requested by non-profit organizations in the last 12 months, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0797-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Reasons non-profit organization did not request external financing in past 12 months, by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 40. Sources of funding received by non-profit organizations, 2023
    Table: 33-10-0798-01
    Geography: Canada, Geographical region of Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Average percentage of funding received by non-profit organizations, by region, size, International Classification of Non-Profit Organizations (ICNPO) and organization type, Canada, 2023.
    Release date: 2024-03-20
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Analysis (74) (10 to 20 of 74 results)

  • 11. The expectations and economic outlook among businesses majority-owned by racialized individuals, fourth quarter of 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2023019
    Description: Racial minority business owners and entrepreneurs make invaluable contributions to the economy and communities across Canada and are essential. From the beginning of October to early November 2023, 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 racialized groups.
    Release date: 2023-12-21
  • 12. Business Conditions in Canada, fourth quarter of 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023061
    Description: From October 3rd to November 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: 2023-11-27
  • 13. Analysis on interprovincial trade in Canada, third quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2023015
    Description: From the beginning of July to early August 2023, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the current environment that businesses in Canada are operating in and their expectations moving forward. Part of the survey collected data from businesses in Canada who sold or purchased goods or services across provincial and territorial borders and the obstacles they faced when conducting interprovincial trade. The reasons behind businesses deciding not to purchase or sell goods or services across provincial and territorial borders were also captured in this iteration. The key findings are presented in this article.
    Release date: 2023-10-05
  • 14. Interprovincial Trade in Canada, third quarter of 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023055
    Description: From the beginning of July to early August 2023, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the current environment that businesses in Canada are operating in and their expectations moving forward. Part of the survey collected data from businesses in Canada who sold or purchased goods or services across provincial and territorial borders and the obstacles they faced when conducting interprovincial trade. The reasons behind businesses deciding not to purchase or sell goods or services across provincial and territorial borders were also captured in this iteration. Some of the key findings are presented in this infographic.
    Release date: 2023-10-05
  • 15. Analysis of payment methods accepted by businesses, third quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2023014
    Description: From the beginning of July to early August 2023, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the current environment that businesses in Canada are operating in and their expectations moving forward. This article provides insights on the payment methods accepted by businesses, what payment methods they plan to accept over the next 12 months, and the reasons why businesses do not accept certain payment methods.
    Release date: 2023-09-14
  • 16. Business Conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023047
    Description: From July 4th to August 8th, 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: 2023-08-28
  • 17. The outlook of rural businesses, second quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2023003
    Description: This article examines the business conditions and expectations of 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, second quarter of 2023.
    Release date: 2023-07-24
  • 18. Analysis on labour challenges in Canada, second quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2023009
    Description: From the beginning of April to early May 2023, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the current environment that businesses in Canada are operating in and their expectations moving forward. This article provides insights on labour-related challenges faced by businesses across Canada and how these businesses plan to move forward given these challenges.
    Release date: 2023-06-22
  • 19. Exporters in Canada: Expected obstacles and perceived competitiveness in international markets, second quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2023010
    Description: Canada is a modern, industrialized nation with abundant resources and a small domestic market, making international trade an important component of its economy. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses faced tremendous challenges, ranging from interrupted production and supply chain disruptions to rapid shifts in demand and elevated commodity prices.

    From the beginning of April to early May 2023, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business. Data were collected from exporters in Canada on the obstacles they expect to face over the next three months as well as perceptions of their competitiveness when exporting to various regions. The findings are presented in this article.
    Release date: 2023-06-20
  • 20. Almost one in four businesses offers at least one type of service in English and French
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202315236986
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2023-06-01
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