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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  • 1. Analysis on inventory management among businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024014
    Description: This article explores how inventory-holding businesses in Canada describe their current level of inventories as it compares to pre-pandemic levels, as well as their current approach to holding inventory as it compares to their pre-pandemic approach. It also explores the factors contributing to lower than desired inventory levels amongst inventory-holding businesses. This article examines data produced by the Canadian Survey of Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-10-03
  • 2. Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024013
    Description: This article explores how businesses plan to use AI over the next 12 months and the types of AI they intend to use when producing goods or delivering services. It also explores how businesses expect AI to affect their employment levels, what operational changes they anticipate over the next 12 months and why some are choosing not to use AI. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-09-12
  • 3. Business conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024034
    Description: From July 2nd to August 6th, 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: 2024-08-27
  • 4. Canadian Survey on Business Conditions third quarter 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202424023725
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-08-27
  • 5. Analysis on artificial intelligence use by businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024008
    Description: This article explores results from the survey related to the use of AI in producing goods and delivering services. Furthermore, this article explains the specific types of AI being used, such as machine learning, virtual agents and voice recognition, as well as the impact of AI adoption on tasks performed by employees and on employment levels. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-06-20
  • 6. Analysis on small businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2024
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2024007
    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 2024. It involves an examination of the data produced by the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.
    Release date: 2024-06-13
  • 7. Business conditions in Canada, second quarter of 2024
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2024025
    Description: From April 2nd to May 6th, 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: 2024-05-27
  • 8. Non-profit organizations in Canada, 2023
    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
  • 9. 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
  • 10. National Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202408038125
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2024-03-20
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