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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  • 481. 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
  • 482. Impact of COVID-19 on food services and drinking places, first quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100010
    Description:

    Different industries have been impacted in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. The food services and drinking places subsector was one of the hardest hit by public-safety measures. This paper presents a portrait of the pandemic's impact on food services and drinking places in 2020 and the expectations of these businesses moving forward. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.

    Release date: 2021-03-18
  • 483. Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100009
    Description:

    As a result of the widespread measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian economy contracted. By the end of May, the Canadian economy had been transformed by COVID-19 and many businesses had begun to adapt to the new reality by shifting to teleworking, reducing hours, laying off staff, applying for government funding or seeking rent relief. As parts of Canada were exposed to a second wave of COVID-19 and other parts were in recovery, Statistics Canada ran the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the ongoing impacts on businesses. Based on the results of the survey, while the majority of businesses in Canada were impacted, smaller businesses with 1 to 99 employees were slightly more affected.

    Release date: 2021-03-10
  • 484. 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
  • 485. 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
  • 486. 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
  • 487. 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
  • 488. 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
  • 489. 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
  • 490. Workforce changes, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0312-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Workforce changes, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2021-03-05
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  • 31. 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
  • 32. 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
  • 33. 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
  • 34. 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
  • 35. 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
  • 36. 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
  • 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
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  • 31. 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
  • 32. 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
  • 33. 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
  • 34. 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
  • 35. 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
  • 36. Analysis on supply chains in Canada, third quarter of 2022
    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
  • 37. Business Conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2022
    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
  • 38. 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
  • 39. The outlook of rural businesses, second quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2022004
    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, second quarter of 2022.

    Release date: 2022-06-20
  • 40. Analysis on businesses majority-owned by women, second quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2022009
    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: 2022-06-09
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