Survey on the Canada Emergency Business Account

Why are we conducting this survey?

The objective of this survey is to collect information related to the Canada Emergency Business Account to verify if the funds from this program are helping Canadian businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.

Confidentiality

By law, Statistics Canada is prohibited from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent, or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes only.

Record linkages

To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the reporting burden, Statistics Canada may combine the acquired data with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.

Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about record linkage:

Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca

Telephone: 1-877-949-9492

Mail:

Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, George Sciadas, Centre for Special Business Projects
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

Business or organization and contact information

1. Verify or provide the business or organization's legal and operating name and correct where needed.

Note: Legal name modifications should only be done to correct a spelling error or typo.

Legal Name

The legal name is one recognized by law, thus it is the name liable for pursuit or for debts incurred by the business or organization. In the case of a corporation, it is the legal name as fixed by its charter or the statute by which the corporation was created.

Modifications to the legal name should only be done to correct a spelling error or typo.

To indicate a legal name of another legal entity you should instead indicate it in question 3 by selecting 'Not currently operational' and then choosing the applicable reason and providing the legal name of this other entity along with any other requested information.

Operating Name

The operating name is a name the business or organization is commonly known as if different from its legal name. The operating name is synonymous with trade name.

  • Legal name
  • Operating name (if applicable)

2. Verify or provide the contact information of the designated business or organization contact person for this questionnaire and correct where needed.

Note: The designated contact person is the person who should receive this questionnaire. The designated contact person may not always be the one who actually completes the questionnaire.

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Title
  • Preferred language of communication
    • English
    • French
  • Mailing address (number and street)
  • City
  • Province, territory or state
  • Postal code or ZIP code
  • Country
    • Canada
    • United States
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (including area code)
  • Extension number (if applicable)
    The maximum number of characters is 10.
  • Fax number (including area code)

3. Verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

  • Operational
  • Not currently operational
    Why is this business or organization not currently operational?
    • Seasonal operations
      • When did this business or organization close for the season?
        • Date
      • When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
        • Date
    • Ceased operations
      • When did this business or organization cease operations?
        • Date
      • Why did this business or organization cease operations?
        • Bankruptcy
        • Liquidation
        • Dissolution
        • Other - Specify the other reasons for ceased operations
    • Sold operations
      • When was this business or organization sold?
        • Date
      • What is the legal name of the buyer?
    • Amalgamated with other businesses or organizations
      • When did this business or organization amalgamate?
        • Date
      • What is the legal name of the resulting or continuing business or organization?
      • What are the legal names of the other amalgamated businesses or organizations?
    • Temporarily inactive but will re-open
      • When did this business or organization become temporarily inactive?
        • Date
      • When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
        • Date
      • Why is this business or organization temporarily inactive?
    • No longer operating due to other reasons
      • When did this business or organization cease operations?
        • Date
      • Why did this business or organization cease operations?

4. Verify or provide the current main activity of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

Note: The described activity was assigned using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

This question verifies the business or organization's current main activity as classified by the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is an industry classification system developed by the statistical agencies of Canada, Mexico and the United States. Created against the background of the North American Free Trade Agreement, it is designed to provide common definitions of the industrial structure of the three countries and a common statistical framework to facilitate the analysis of the three economies. NAICS is based on supply-side or production-oriented principles, to ensure that industrial data, classified to NAICS, are suitable for the analysis of production-related issues such as industrial performance.

The target entity for which NAICS is designed are businesses and other organizations engaged in the production of goods and services. They include farms, incorporated and unincorporated businesses and government business enterprises. They also include government institutions and agencies engaged in the production of marketed and non-marketed services, as well as organizations such as professional associations and unions and charitable or non-profit organizations and the employees of households.

The associated NAICS should reflect those activities conducted by the business or organizational units targeted by this questionnaire only, as identified in the 'Answering this questionnaire' section and which can be identified by the specified legal and operating name. The main activity is the activity which most defines the targeted business or organization's main purpose or reason for existence. For a business or organization that is for-profit, it is normally the activity that generates the majority of the revenue for the entity.

The NAICS classification contains a limited number of activity classifications; the associated classification might be applicable for this business or organization even if it is not exactly how you would describe this business or organization's main activity.

Please note that any modifications to the main activity through your response to this question might not necessarily be reflected prior to the transmitting of subsequent questionnaires and as a result they may not contain this updated information.

The following is the detailed description including any applicable examples or exclusions for the classification currently associated with this business or organization.

Description and examples

  • This is the current main activity
  • This is not the current main activity

Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity
e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity

5. You indicated that is not the current main activity. Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: ?

  • Yes
    When did the main activity change?
    Date
  • No

6. Search and select the industry classification code that best corresponds to this business or organization's main activity.

Select this business or organization's activity sector (optional)

  • Farming or logging operation
  • Construction company or general contractor
  • Manufacturer
  • Wholesaler
  • Retailer
  • Provider of passenger or freight transportation
  • Provider of investment, savings or insurance products
  • Real estate agency, real estate brokerage or leasing company
  • Provider of professional, scientific or technical services
  • Provider of health care or social services
  • Restaurant, bar, hotel, motel or other lodging establishment
  • Other sector

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is: Main activity. Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

  • Yes, there are other activities
  • No, that is the only significant activity

Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity
e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

8. Approximately what percentage of this business or organization's revenue is generated by each of the following activities?

When precise figures are not available, provide your best estimates.

Approximately what percentage of this business or organization's revenue is generated by each of the following activities?
  Percentage of revenue
Main activity  
Secondary activity  
All other activities  
Total percentage  

Business status

1. As of June 30th, 2020, what was the operational status of this business?

  • Partially operational
    Operating but at a reduced capacity compared to before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Fully operational
    Operating at the same or increased capacity compared to before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Temporarily inactive with the goal of reopening
  • Other

2. What was the total amount that this business was approved for from the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan.

The maximum amount that a business can be approved for is $40,000.

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars.

CAN$

Financing

3. As of June 30, 2020, what was the total amount that this business withdrew from the approved Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan?

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars.

CAN$

4. Please indicate how the amount withdrawn from CEBA was allocated among the following operating expenses?

The total distribution should sum to 100%.

Exclude money from programs other than CEBA.

 
  Percentage
Location cost
i.e., rent, lease payment, non-residential mortgage.		  
Property taxes  
Payroll
i.e., wages, salaries, or benefits.		  
Utilities and Services
i.e., electricity, gas, oil, internet, telephone.		  
Regularly scheduled debt servicing payments  
Insurance  
Suppliers  
Other  
Not yet allocated  
Total  

5. How long did it take this business to spend the funds withdrawn from the CEBA loan?

  • Business has not spent all the amount yet
  • Less than 1 month
  • 1 month to less than 2 months
  • 2 months or more

6. How important was CEBA financing in continuing the operations of this business between April 1st and June 30th, 2020?

  • Necessary and sufficient to extend operations
  • Necessary but not sufficient; other government support was also required
  • The business could have maintained operations without CEBA support
  • Don't know
  • Not applicable
    e.g., This business is no longer operating

7. Besides CEBA, did this business obtain funding from any of the following government programs during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Exclude assistance which was applied for, but has not been obtained by June 30th, 2020.

Select all that apply.

  • Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) - 75% Wage Subsidy or Temporary 10% Wage Subsidy
  • Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
  • Export Development Canada (EDC) Loan Guarantee for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) Co-Lending Program for Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
  • Regional development agencies
    i.e., Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, or the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  • Provincial, territorial, or municipal government programs
  • Other government COVID-19 programs
  • Other programs
  • Don't Know
  • No other funding was obtained

8. Did this business obtain any of the following types of financing from the private sector to help during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Exclude assistance which was applied for, but has not been obtained by June 30th, 2020.

Select all that apply.

  • Drawdown of existing line of credit
  • New line of credit or increase in the credit limit of existing line of credit
  • New non-residential mortgage or refinancing of an existing non-residential mortgage
  • New term loan from a financial institution
  • New credit card or increase in the credit limit of current credit card
  • New lease financing
    A lease financing is a process by which a firm pays to use leasing objects for a particular period of time. Leasing objects may include machinery, equipment, tools, and vehicles, but excludes real estate.
  • Trade credit
    A trade credit involves purchasing goods or services from suppliers on account and paying the supplier at a later date. Trade credit is reported as "accounts payable" on your Financial Statements.
  • Equity financing
    This could be any request for new or additional financing from an investor, venture capital supplier, angel, or friend or family member in exchange for a share of the ownership of this business.
  • Personal saving or loan from friends or family
  • Other types of financing
  • Don't know
  • No other private sector funding was obtained

The COVID-19 pandemic impact

9. For this business, indicate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the sale of goods and services for each of the following circumstances.

For this business, indicate how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the sale of goods and services for each of the following circumstances.
  Decreased No change Increased Not applicable
Demand for your products or services        
Sales through digital channels        
Ability to move or ship goods        
Ability to deliver services        
Productivity of employees teleworking        
Costs of goods and services supplied to this business        
Operational costs
Exclude costs of goods and services supplied to this business.		        

10. Did this business use any of the following types of advisory services to assist in dealing with any aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Select all that apply.

  • Accounting services
  • Legal services
  • Marketing services
  • Information technology services or services related to digital adoption
  • Strategic consulting and advisory services or business coaching
  • Other type of external advisory service
  • Did not use external advisory services

11. Compared to the period of April 1st 2019 to June 30th 2019, how did the sales of this business change in April 1st 2020 to June 30th 2020?

  • Sales were higher in 2020
  • Sales were lower in 2020
  • Sales have stayed the same
  • No sales during this period due to seasonal operations
  • Not applicable
    e.g., started operating after June 30, 2019

By what percentage were sales higher?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

  • 1% to less than 10%
  • 10% to less than 20%
  • 20% to less than 30%
  • 30% or more

By what percentage were sales lower?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

  • 1% to less than 10%
  • 10% to less than 20%
  • 20% to less than 30%
  • 30% to less than 40%
  • 40% to less than 50%
  • 50% or more

12. Which of the following actions did this business take with regards to staffing due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Which of the following actions did this business take with regards to staffing due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
  Decreased No change Increased Not applicable
Number of staff        
Total staff hours or shifts        
Wages or salaries        
Bonuses        
Other employee compensation        

13. Has this business expanded, or is it planning to expand, its digital sales channel in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

A digital sales channel is electronic in nature as opposed to physical channels such as retail. e.g., websites, search engines, digital media, and mobile apps.

Select all that apply.

  • Company website
  • Presence on third party sites
    e.g., Amazon, Alibaba
  • Range of products offered on-line
  • On-line payment options
  • Integrating with supply or customer business to business (B2B) systems
  • Other digital sales channels
  • Is not planning to expand existing digital sales channel in 2020
  • Is not planning to have digital sales channels

14. Compared to the period of April 1st 2019 to June 30th 2019, how did exports of this business change in April 1st 2020 to June 30th 2020?

  • Exports were higher in 2020
  • Exports were lower in 2020
  • Exports have stayed the same
  • No exports during this period due to seasonal operations
  • Not applicable
    e.g., did not export in 2019 nor 2020

By what percentage were exports higher?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

  • Exported for the first time April 1st to June 30th
  • 1% to less than 10%
  • 10% to less than 20%
  • 20% to less than 30%
  • 30% or more

By what percentage were exports lower?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

  • Did not export from April 1st to June 30th
  • 1% to less than 10%
  • 10% to less than 20%
  • 20% to less than 30%
  • 30% to less than 40%
  • 40% to less than 50%
  • 50% or more

Business profile

15. In what year was this business first established?

Year

16. What is the age of the primary decision maker for this business?

Primary decision maker could be the majority owner, chair of the board of directors, or general manager of this business. In the case of equal partnership, select one partner and report for that individual.

Age

17. What percentage of this business is owned by the following?

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

What percentage of this business is owned by the following?
  Percentage
Women  
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples refer to those persons who identify as First Nations people, Métis or Inuit.		  
Members of visible minorities
Visible minority refers to people, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour, as well as persons of mixed origin.		  
Persons with a disability  
People born outside of Canada  

18. Please select the categories that describe the owner or owners.

Select all that apply.

  • South Asian
    e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan
  • Chinese
  • Black
  • Filipino
  • Latin American
  • Arab
  • Southeast Asian
    e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
  • West Asian
    e.g., Afghan, Iranian
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Other group
  • Prefer not to say
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