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. 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
  • 5. 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
  • 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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  • 51. Analysis on supply chain challenges and conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2023 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-621-M2023004
    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: 2023-03-09
  • 52. Business Conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2023 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2023015
    Description: From January 3rd to February 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: 2023-02-27
  • 53. Analysis of challenges to worker recruitment and retention, fourth quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022022
    Description:

    Businesses are aiming to retain employees in order to keep up with increased supply and demand pressures. Based on the results of the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, most businesses were likely to expect obstacles regarding the retention of current staff as well as the recruitment of new staff in order to fill vacant positions they may be experiencing. Almost half of businesses foresee rising costs of inputs and labour to be an obstacle in addressing staffing challenges. This article provides insights on the topics of challenges of hiring and vacant positions.

    Release date: 2022-12-22
  • 54. The outlook of rural businesses, fourth quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 21-006-X2022006
    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 2022.
    Release date: 2022-12-20
  • 55. Analysis on businesses majority-owned by immigrants to Canada and businesses majority-owned by racialized persons, fourth quarter of 2022
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2022021
    Description: A variety of different factors impact the ability of Canadian businesses to operate, such as the geographical location of businesses, the industry the businesses operate in, and the size of businesses. Differences may also be apparent when looking at different categories of business owners, as different segments of the Canadian population face different challenges at a personal level, and as owners of businesses. From the beginning of October to early November 2022, 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 immigrants to Canada and businesses majority-owned by racialized persons. While there is some degree of crossover between these two sub-populations, they are two distinct groups and face different challenges. The information and trends presented in this article are based on data collected via the CSBC.
    Release date: 2022-12-15
  • 56. Business Conditions in Canada, fourth quarter of 2022 Archived
    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
  • 57. 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
  • 58. 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
  • 59. 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
  • 60. 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
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