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. 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
  • 502. 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
  • 503. 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
  • 504. 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
  • 505. 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
  • 506. 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
  • 507. 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
  • 508. 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
  • 509. 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
  • 510. Business revenue from April 2020 compared with April 2019, by business characteristics
    Table: 33-10-0253-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Occasional
    Description:

    Change in reported business revenue from April 2020 compared with April 2019, 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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  • 71. 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
  • 72. 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
  • 73. Impact of COVID-19 on small businesses in Canada Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100018
    Description:

    The Canadian economy changed dramatically in March 2020 as a result of COVID-19 and the situation has had a profound impact on the ability of businesses in Canada to operate. In order to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on businesses, employers and employees, communities and our economy, Statistics Canada and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce collaborated to launch the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions. While the majority of businesses in Canada have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it appears that small businesses have been hit particularly hard by this crisis.

    Release date: 2020-05-11
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