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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  • 451. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, second quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100028
    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 2021.

    Release date: 2021-07-09
  • 452. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by visible minorities in Canada, second quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100026
    Description:

    The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many different communities in Canada, including visible minorities. This article presents results from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions which show that businesses majority-owned by visible minorities expect lower profits, and are more likely to expect to face obstacles obtaining financing. Their financial constraints do not differ greatly from all private sector businesses, and over one-tenth of businesses majority-owned by visible minorities can continue to operate for less than 12 months. This article further explores the obstacles these businesses expect to face and their expectations for the future.

    Release date: 2021-06-14
  • 453. Impact of COVID-19 on the tourism sector, second quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100023
    Description:

    Different industries have been impacted in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. The tourism sector was one of the hardest hit by travel restrictions. This paper presents a portrait of the pandemic's impact on the tourism sector 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: 2021-06-08
  • 454. Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100022
    Description:

    By the second quarter of 2021, the Canadian economy had experienced just over a full year of COVID-19. With the proportion of small businesses making up nearly all of the employer businesses in Canada, small businesses have a significant impact on the overall Canadian economy. This paper presents a portrait of the pandemic's impact on small businesses in the second quarter of 2021 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: 2021-06-03
  • 455. Business conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021050
    Description:

    From April 1 to May 6 2021, 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 key results from this survey.

    Release date: 2021-05-28
  • 456. Business or organization expectations over the next three months, by business characteristics, second quarter of 2021
    Table: 33-10-0337-01
    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 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-28
  • 457. Business or organization obstacles over the next three months, by business characteristics, second quarter of 2021
    Table: 33-10-0338-01
    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 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-28
  • 458. Plans to expand or restructure business or acquire other businesses in the next 12 months, by business characteristics, second quarter of 2021
    Table: 33-10-0339-01
    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 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-28
  • 459. Plans to transfer, sell, or close business in the next 12 months, by business characteristics, second quarter of 2021
    Table: 33-10-0340-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Plans for the business to transfer, sell, or close in the next 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-28
  • 460. Reason business or organization is planning to close in the next 12 months, by business characteristics, second quarter of 2021
    Table: 33-10-0341-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Primary reason the business or organization is expecting to close in the next 12 months, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership, second quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-28
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  • 41. 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
  • 42. 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
  • 43. Analysis on supply chains in Canada, second quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2022008
    Description:

    Many provinces and territories are feeling the effects from prior tightening and closing of borders, restrictions on the movement of people and goods, and the closure of businesses, which all had the potential to disrupt supply chains. As a result, the status of supply chains and the impact they have on their respective economies is 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: 2022-06-02
  • 44. Business Conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022031
    Description:

    From April 1 to May 6 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: 2022-05-30
  • 45. Analysis on supply chains in Canada, first quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2022006
    Description:

    The tightening and closing of borders, the restrictions on the movement of people and goods, the closure of businesses as strategies to control the spread of the virus, and the impact of the virus on employees, all had the potential to disrupt supply chains. As a result, the status of supply chains and the impact they have on their respective economies is 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: 2022-03-17
  • 46. The outlook of rural businesses, first quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2022002
    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, first quarter of 2022.

    Release date: 2022-03-17
  • 47. Analysis on businesses majority-owned by various sub-population groups and visible minorities, first quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2022005
    Description:

    A variety of different factors impact the ability of Canadian businesses to operate. These factors are also found when looking at business owners, as different segments of the population face different challenges as owners of businesses. This article explores the environment that businesses majority-owned by women, First Nations, Métis or Inuit persons, immigrants to Canada and visible minorities are currently operating in and their expectations moving forward. This article examines how differences in various factors and obstacles are perceived by these businesses.

    Release date: 2022-03-10
  • 48. Analysis on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022004
    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 2022. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.

    Release date: 2022-03-03
  • 49. Business Conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2022 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2022014
    Description:

    From January 4 to February 7 2022, 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 key results from this survey.

    Release date: 2022-02-25
  • 50. The outlook of rural businesses, fourth quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202200100001
    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 2021.

    Release date: 2022-01-12
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