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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  • 1. Analysis on small businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2026
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2026008
    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 2026. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2026-06-18
  • 2. Analysis on artificial intelligence use by businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2026
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2026010
    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.
    Release date: 2026-06-11
  • 3. 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: 2026-06-09
  • 4. Business conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2026
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2026022
    Description: From April 1 to May 6, 2026, 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 survey.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 5. Canadian Survey on Business Conditions second quarter 2026
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202614723725
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 6. Private sector business counts by majority ownership, second quarter of 2026
    Table: 33-10-1137-01
    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 2026.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 7. Business or organization expectations over the next three months, second quarter of 2026
    Table: 33-10-1138-01
    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 2026.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 8. Business or organization obstacles over the next three months, second quarter of 2026
    Table: 33-10-1139-01
    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 2026.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 9. Most challenging obstacle expected by the business or organization over the next three months, second quarter of 2026
    Table: 33-10-1140-01
    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 2026.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
  • 10. Inputs businesses or organizations are expecting the cost of to be obstacles over the next three months, second quarter of 2026
    Table: 33-10-1141-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description: Inputs businesses or organizations are expecting the cost of to be 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 2026.
    Release date: 2026-05-27
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  • 11. Impact of tariffs on businesses in Canada: Expectations and strategic responses, third quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2025012
    Description: Amid shifts in tariffs, trade regulations and the U.S. administration, the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, conducted from July 2 to August 6, 2025, incorporated a series of targeted questions to gauge the sentiment, expectations and strategic responses of businesses across Canada. This paper provides an overview of the survey findings, examining the anticipated impacts on sales, business uncertainty and selling prices, as well as the array of mitigation strategies businesses have adopted to navigate the evolving economic landscape.
    Release date: 2025-09-18
  • 12. Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2025011
    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: 2025-09-11
  • 13. Business conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2025
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025044
    Description: From July 2nd to August 6th, 2025, 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: 2025-08-27
  • 14. Analysis on artificial intelligence use by businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2025008
    Description: This article explores results from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions 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 further explores the importance of AI investment to business operations.
    Release date: 2025-06-16
  • 15. Impact of tariffs on businesses in Canada: Expectations and strategic responses, second quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2025007
    Description: Amid shifts in tariffs, trade regulations and the U.S. administration, the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, conducted from April 1 to May 5, 2025, incorporated a series of targeted questions to gauge the sentiment, expectations and strategic responses of businesses across Canada. This paper provides an overview of the survey findings, examining the anticipated impacts on sales, business uncertainty and selling prices, as well as the array of mitigation strategies businesses have adopted to navigate the evolving economic landscape.
    Release date: 2025-06-09
  • 16. Business conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2025
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025037
    Description: From April 1st to May 5th, 2025, 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: 2025-05-27
  • 17. The outlook of rural businesses, first quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2025003
    Description: This article examines the business conditions and expectations of rural and small town 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, first quarter of 2025.
    Release date: 2025-03-24
  • 18. Analysis of businesses outsourcing work in Canada, first quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2025006
    Description: This article explores the characteristics of businesses in Canada that outsource tasks, projects, or short contracts, and the types of work that is being outsourced by industry and size of businesses, based on data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2025-03-20
  • 19. Analysis on majority women-owned businesses, first quarter of 2025
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2025005
    Description: Businesses in Canada continue to face a variety of challenges in the new year. Business outcomes and challenges expected also vary across businesses owned by different populations. This article focuses on the expectations of one of these populations: majority women-owned businesses. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2025-03-13
  • 20. Business Conditions in Canada, first quarter 2025
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2025025
    Description: From January 2nd to February 6th, 2025, 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: 2025-02-28
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