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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  • 501. Plans to transfer, sell, or close, by business characteristics, third quarter of 2020
    Table: 33-10-0297-01
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Plans for the business or organization to transfer, sell, or close, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-11-13
  • 502. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by women, May 2020
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100056
    Description:

    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Canadian economy and the ability of businesses to operate. Using data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, a comparison was made to assess the impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by women.

    Release date: 2020-07-17
  • 503. Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020052
    Description:

    This infographic presents the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in Canada and their recovery needs. Specifically, the infographic presents information on teleworking (before, during and after the pandemic), personal protective measures businesses plan to implement, personal protective equipment and supply needs, and actions businesses have taken to help themselves through the pandemic. Results are from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions.

    Release date: 2020-07-17
  • 504. Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Canada, May 2020 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100055
    Description:

    As a result of the widespread measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian economy has dramatically declined over the past few months and has significantly impacted the ability of businesses in Canada to operate.

    As Canada's economy moved towards a recovery, Statistics Canada ran the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the ongoing effects on businesses as the economy begins to reopen.

    Release date: 2020-07-16
  • 505. Percentage of workforce teleworking or working remotely, and percentage of workforce expected to continue teleworking or working remotely after the pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0247-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Percentage of workforce teleworking or working remotely prior to February 1, 2020, on May 29, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and percentage of workforce expected to continue teleworking or working remotely after the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 506. Methods used to conduct sales or secure orders remotely before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0248-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Methods used to conduct sales or secure orders remotely prior to February 1, 2020, and on May 29, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 507. Cyber security incidents in May 2020 compared to February 2020, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0249-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Cyber security incidents experienced by businesses in May 2020 compared to February 2020, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 508. Changes made by businesses to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0250-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Changes businesses have made to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 509. Staffing actions taken by businesses to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0251-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Staffing actions taken by businesses to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
  • 510. Percentage of workforce laid off to adapt to COVID-19, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0252-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Percentage of workforce laid off to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), business employment size, type of business, business activity and majority ownership.

    Release date: 2020-07-14
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  • 61. 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
  • 62. Outlook of rural businesses and impacts related to COVID-19, first quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100015
    Description:

    This article examines some of the effects of COVID-19 on rural businesses in Canada, with comparison to urban counterparts at the provincial and territorial level for contextual support. Topics include revenue changes, business obstacles and challenges, operational status of businesses, and other subjects from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, first quarter of 2021.

    Release date: 2021-05-04
  • 63. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by specific populations, first quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100013
    Description:

    Many communities in Canada have been impacted in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. This article presents results from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions in the context of businesses majority-owned by women, First Nations, Métis or Inuit persons, immigrants to Canada, and visible minorities. Differences were noted in certain areas, such as expectations in profitability and sales, changes in revenue, funding and credit, and workforce changes. This article further explores the challenges facing these businesses during these unprecedented times.

    Release date: 2021-03-26
  • 64. Impact of COVID-19 on food services and drinking places, first quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100010
    Description:

    Different industries have been impacted in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. The food services and drinking places subsector was one of the hardest hit by public-safety measures. This paper presents a portrait of the pandemic's impact on food services and drinking places in 2020 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: 2021-03-18
  • 65. Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2021 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202100100009
    Description:

    As a result of the widespread measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian economy contracted. By the end of May, the Canadian economy had been transformed by COVID-19 and many businesses had begun to adapt to the new reality by shifting to teleworking, reducing hours, laying off staff, applying for government funding or seeking rent relief. As parts of Canada were exposed to a second wave of COVID-19 and other parts were in recovery, Statistics Canada ran the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the ongoing impacts on businesses. Based on the results of the survey, while the majority of businesses in Canada were impacted, smaller businesses with 1 to 99 employees were slightly more affected.

    Release date: 2021-03-10
  • 66. Business conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2021
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2021020
    Description:

    From January 11 to February 11, 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 some key results from this survey.

    Release date: 2021-03-05
  • 67. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by visible minorities, third quarter of 2020
    Articles and reports: 45-28-0001202000100090
    Description:

    Different communities in Canada have been impacted in various ways by the COVID-19 pandemic. Using the data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, a comparison was made to assess the impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by visible minorities. Differences were noted in certain areas: these businesses were more likely to experience a decrease in revenue, have less liquidity, be unable to take on more debt, and be approved for funding or credit. This article further explores the impacts these businesses are experiencing during these unprecedented times.

    Release date: 2020-11-25
  • 68. Business conditions in Canada, third quarter of 2020 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020082
    Description:

    From September 15th to October 23rd, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to examine how COVID-19 is affecting businesses in Canada. This infographic presents the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in Canada.

    Release date: 2020-11-23
  • 69. Impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by women, third quarter of 2020 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100089
    Description:

    The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the Canadian economy and the ability of businesses to operate. Using data from the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, a comparison was made to assess the impact of COVID-19 on businesses majority-owned by women.

    Release date: 2020-11-19
  • 70. Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses in Canada, third quarter 2020 Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100088
    Description:

    As a result of the widespread measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Canadian economy contracted. By the end of May, the Canadian economy had been transformed by COVID-19 and many businesses had begun to adapt to the new reality by shifting to teleworking, reducing hours, laying off staff, applying for government funding or seeking rent relief. As parts of Canada were exposed to a second wave of COVID-19 and other parts were in recovery, Statistics Canada ran the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions to better understand the ongoing impacts on businesses. Based on the results of the survey, while the majority of businesses in Canada were impacted, smaller businesses with 1 to 99 employees were slightly more affected.

    Release date: 2020-11-17
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