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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  • 41. 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
  • 42. Business Conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2023 Archived
    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
  • 43. 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
  • 44. 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
  • 45. 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
  • 46. Almost one in four businesses offers at least one type of service in English and French Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202315236986
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2023-06-01
  • 47. Business Conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2023 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023036
    Description: From April 3rd to May 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: 2023-05-29
  • 48. The outlook of rural businesses, first quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2023002
    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, first quarter of 2023.
    Release date: 2023-05-16
  • 49. Analysis on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2023
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2023003
    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 first quarter of 2023. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2023-03-23
  • 50. Analysis on businesses majority-owned by women, first quarter of 2023 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2023005
    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: 2023-03-16
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