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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  • 31. Non-profit organizations in Canada, 2023 Archived
    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
  • 32. 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
  • 33. National Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202408038125
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-03-20
  • 34. Analysis on majority women-owned businesses, first quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024001
    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: 2024-03-08
  • 35. Business conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2024 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024009
    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 infographic presents key results from this.
    Release date: 2024-02-26
  • 36. More than one in six private sector establishments that required bilingualism expected difficulties hiring bilingual employees Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202403737764
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-02-06
  • 37. The expectations and economic outlook among businesses majority-owned by racialized individuals, fourth quarter of 2023 Archived
    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
  • 38. Business Conditions in Canada, fourth quarter of 2023 Archived
    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
  • 39. 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
  • 40. Interprovincial Trade in Canada, third quarter of 2023 Archived
    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
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