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
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  • 31. 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
  • 32. 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
  • 33. 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
  • 34. The state of business financing and debt in Canada, fourth quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022020
    Description:

    Recent changes in economic conditions may have impacted business decisions related to debt. In this rapidly changing context, keeping track of business debt levels, challenges associated with debt, and business plans for new debt is important. This article provides insights on the topic of debt and its impacts on businesses in Canada. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.

    Release date: 2022-12-08
  • 35. Expectations and economic outlook among businesses majority-owned by immigrants, third quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022019
    Description:

    From the beginning of July to early August 2022, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions 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. In the third quarter of 2022, differences in expectations between these businesses and all private sector businesses in Canada were noted in various key areas, such as their overall future outlook on financial position in addition to obstacles faced such as rising costs and increasing competition.

    Release date: 2022-09-20
  • 36. The outlook of rural businesses, third quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2022005
    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, third quarter of 2022.

    Release date: 2022-09-20
  • 37. Analysis on business expectations of rising prices in Canada, third quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022018
    Description:

    A brief analysis of the expectations of businesses in Canada on rising prices.

    Release date: 2022-09-12
  • 38. Analysis on supply chains in Canada, third quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2022016
    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: 2022-09-01
  • 39. Business Conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022048
    Description:

    From July 4 to August 8 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: 2022-08-30
  • 40. Analysis on labour challenges in Canada, second quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2022011
    Description:

    Signs of a tightening labour market in Canada have been growing amid elevated labour demand. Based on the results from the Canadian Survey of Business Conditions, this article provides insights on labour related challenges faced by businesses across Canada and how these businesses plan to move forward in light of these challenges. Shortage of labour force, recruiting skilled employees, and retaining skilled employees are leading obstacles businesses expect to face in the short term. In response to these challenges, many businesses plan to have management and current employees to work more hours to address these labour obstacles.

    Release date: 2022-06-23
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