In April 2022, questions measuring the Labour Market Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

Question wording within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey.

Labour Market Indicators

WFH_Q01 / EQ1 – At the present time, in which of the following locations does (respondent's name/this person) usually work as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q02 / EQ2 – Last week, what proportion of (his/her/their) work hours did (respondent's name/this person) work at home as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

TLW_Q01 / EQ3 – While working at home in (his/her/their) main job or business, how frequently does (respondent's name/this person) use the following technologies to complete (his/her/their) work?

TLW_Q02 / EQ4 – While working at home in (his/her/their) main job or business, does (respondent's name/this person) usually work remotely with people who are in a location other than (his/her/their) home?

SCH_Q01 / EQ5 – Which of the following best describes (respondent's name/this person)'s usual work schedule at (his/her/their) main job or business?

SCH_Q02 / EQ6 – At (his/her/their) main job or business, does (respondent's name/this person) have a flexible schedule that allows (him/her/them) to choose the time when (his/her/their) work day begins and ends?

WFR_Q01 / EQ7 – At (his/her/their) main job or business, how easy is it for (respondent's name/this person) to take an hour or two off for personal or family matters during working hours?

WFR_Q02 / EQ8 – Over the last month, how often has it been difficult for (respondent's name/this person) to fulfill (his/her/their) family responsibilities because of the amount of time (he/she/they) spent working?

BEN_Q01 / EQ9 – Over the last month, that is since (previous month) 15 to today, has (respondent's name/this person) received a payment for any of the following types of benefits?

In March 2022, questions measuring the Labour Market Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

Question wording within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey.

Labour Market Indicators

WFH_Q01 / EQ1 – At the present time, in which of the following locations does (respondent's name/this person) usually work as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q02 / EQ2 – Last week, what proportion of (his/her/their) work hours did (respondent's name/this person) work at home as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

CAR_Q01 / EQ3 – To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

(Respondent's name/This person)'s main job offers good prospects for career advancement.

RESW_Q01 / EQ4 – Imagine that (respondent's name/this person) found a suitable job. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that (he/she/they) would be prepared to accept?

BEN_Q01 / EQ5 – Over the last month, that is since (previous month) 15 to today, has (respondent's name/this person) received a payment for any of the following types of benefits?

In February 2022, questions measuring the Labour Market Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

Question wording within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey.

Labour Market Indicators

WFH_Q01 / EQ1 – At the present time, in which of the following locations does (respondent's name/this person) usually work as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q02 / EQ2 – Last week, what proportion of (his/her/their) work hours did (respondent's name/this person) work at home as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q03 / EQ3 – Would (respondent's name/this person) move to another location in the province if a suitable job were offered?

WFH_Q04 / EQ4 – Would (respondent's name/this person) move to another province if a suitable job were offered?

WFH_Q05 / EQ5 – Imagine that (respondent's name/this person) found a suitable job. What is the lowest amount of pay, before taxes, that (he/she/they) would be prepared to accept?

WFH_Q06 / EQ6 – Over the last month, that is since (previous month) 15 to today, has (respondent's name/this person) received a payment for any of the following types of benefits?

In January 2022, questions measuring the Labour Market Indicators were added to the Labour Force Survey as a supplement.

Question wording within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey.

Labour Market Indicators

WFH_Q01 / EQ1 – At the present time, in which of the following locations does (respondent's name/this person) usually work as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q02 / EQ2 – Last week, what proportion of (his/her/their) work hours did (respondent's name/this person) work at home as part of (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q03 / EQ3 – In the next 12 months, is (respondent's name/this person) planning on leaving (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q04 / EQ4 – What is the main reason why (respondent's name/this person) is planning on leaving (his/her/their) main job or business?

WFH_Q05 / EQ5 – Over the last month, that is since (previous month) 15 to today, has (respondent's name/this person) received a payment for any of the following types of benefits?

Why are we conducting this survey?

This survey is conducted by Statistics Canada in order to collect the necessary information to support the Integrated Business Statistics Program (IBSP). This program combines various survey and administrative data to develop comprehensive measures of the Canadian economy.

The statistical information from the IBSP serves many purposes, including:

• Obtaining information on the supply of and/or demand for energy in Canada
• Enabling governmental agencies to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities in regards to public utilities
• Enabling all levels of government to establish informed policies in the energy area
• Assisting the business community in the corporate decision-making process.

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

Your participation in this survey is required under the authority of the Statistics Act.

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.

Data-sharing agreements

To reduce respondent burden, Statistics Canada has entered into data-sharing agreements with provincial and territorial statistical agencies and other government organizations, which have agreed to keep the data confidential and use them only for statistical purposes. Statistics Canada will only share data from this survey with those organizations that have demonstrated a requirement to use the data.

Section 11 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with provincial and territorial statistical agencies that meet certain conditions. These agencies must have the legislative authority to collect the same information, on a mandatory basis, and the legislation must provide substantially the same provisions for confidentiality and penalties for disclosure of confidential information as the Statistics Act. Because these agencies have the legal authority to compel businesses to provide the same information, consent is not requested and businesses may not object to the sharing of the data.

For this survey, there are Section 11 agreements with the provincial and territorial statistical agencies of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Québec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon. The shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.

Section 12 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with federal, provincial or territorial government organizations. Under Section 12, you may refuse to share your information with any of these organizations by writing a letter of objection to the Chief Statistician, specifying the organizations with which you do not want Statistics Canada to share your data and mailing it to the following address:

Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Enterprise Statistics Division
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

You may also contact us by email at statcan.esd-helpdesk-dse-bureaudedepannage.statcan@statcan.gc.ca or by fax at 613-951-6583.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as with the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources, the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, the ministère des Finances du Québec, the ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques du Québec, the ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles du Québec, the Manitoba Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy, Alberta Energy, the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, the Canada Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

For agreements with provincial and territorial government organizations, the shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province or territory.

Note that there is no right of refusal with respect to sharing the data with the Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy for businesses also required to report under The Oil and Gas Conservation Act and Regulations (Saskatchewan) and The Mineral Resources Act (Saskatchewan).

The Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy will use the information obtained from these businesses in accordance with the provisions of its respective Acts and Regulations.

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.

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information.

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 why the operations ceased
  • 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).

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information, including a detailed description of this activity complete with example activities and any applicable exclusions.

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
• No

When did the main activity change?
Date

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

Method of collection

1. Indicate whether you will be answering the remaining questions or attaching files with the required information.

• Answering the remaining questions
• Attaching files

Attach files

2. Our records indicate that this business fulfills its reporting obligations using file attachment(s). Please attach the required file(s) containing your monthly coal supply and disposition information for [Month] 2023. You may also attach other files you feel are necessary.

To attach files

• Press the Attach files button.
• Choose the file to attach. Multiple files can be attached.

Note:

• Each file must not exceed 5 MB .
• All attachments combined must not exceed 50 MB .
• The name and size of each file attached will be displayed on the page.

Production of raw coal from mining operations

1. What was the net production of raw coal in metric tonnes for this business in [month] from the following mining operations?

Underground run-of-mine production
Please report the total amount of coal mined in underground facilities, in metric tonnes.

Surface run-of-mine production
Please report the total amount of coal mined in surface facilities, in metric tonnes.

Sent to discard heap
Please report the total amount of coal discarded as unusable from the total amount mined (underground and surface production), in metric tonnes.

Reclaimed from discard heap, tailing pond etc.
Please report the total amount of coal reclaimed as usable from discard heap or tailing ponds, in metric tonnes.

What was the net production of raw coal in metric tonnes for this business in [month] from the following mining operations?

Mining operation	Metric tonnes
a. Gross underground 'run-of-mine' production
b. Gross surface 'run-of-mine' production
c. Sent to the 'discard heap'
d. Coal reclaimed from 'discard heap'
Total net production of raw coal from mining operations

Coal imported from foreign countries

2. Did this business import raw coal from foreign countries?

Include receipts of coal at ports.

• Yes
• No

From which foreign countries did this business import raw coal?

Select all that apply.

• United States
• Colombia
• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• Venezuela
• Norway
• Other 1 - Specify the other country
• Other 2 - Specify the other country
• Other 3 - Specify the other country
• Other 4 - Specify the other country
• Other 5 - Specify the other country

3. What was the quantity of raw coal imported from the following foreign countries?

Please provide the quantity, in metric tonnes, of raw coal imported internationally - coal that is to be processed at the preparation plant specified.

What was the quantity of raw coal imported from the following foreign countries?

Country	Metric tonnes
a. United States
b. Colombia
c. United Kingdom
d. Netherlands
e. Venezuela
f. Norway
g. [Other 1]
h. [Other 2]
i. [Other 3]
j. [Other 4]
k. [Other 5]
Total quantity of raw coal imported from foreign countries

4. Did this business import metallurgical coal from foreign countries?

Include receipts of coal at ports.

• Yes
• No

From which foreign countries did this business import metallurgical coal?

Select all that apply.

• United States
• Colombia
• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• Venezuela
• Norway
• Other 1 - Specify the other country
• Other 2 - Specify the other country
• Other 3 - Specify the other country
• Other 4 - Specify the other country
• Other 5 - Specify the other country

5. What was the quantity of metallurgical coal imported from the following foreign countries?

Please provide the quantity, in metric tonnes, of metallurgical coal imported internationally - coal that is to be processed at the preparation plant specified.

What was the quantity of metallurgical coal imported from the following foreign countries?

Country	Metric tonnes
a. United States
b. Colombia
c. United Kingdom
d. Netherlands
e. Venezuela
f. Norway
g. [Other 1]
h. [Other 2]
i. [Other 3]
j. [Other 4]
k. [Other 5]
Total quantity of metallurgical coal imported from foreign countries

6. Did this business import thermal coal from foreign countries?

Include receipts of coal at ports.

• Yes
• No

From which foreign countries did this business import thermal coal?

Select all that apply.

• United States
• Colombia
• United Kingdom
• Netherlands
• Venezuela
• Norway
• Other 1 - Specify the other country
• Other 2 - Specify the other country
• Other 3 - Specify the other country
• Other 4 - Specify the other country
• Other 5 - Specify the other country

7. What was the quantity of thermal coal imported from the following foreign countries?

Please provide the quantity, in metric tonnes, of thermal coal imported internationally - coal that is to be processed at the preparation plant specified.

What was the quantity of thermal coal imported from the following foreign countries?

Country	Metric tonnes
a. United States
b. Colombia
c. United Kingdom
d. Netherlands
e. Venezuela
f. Norway
g. [Other 1]
h. [Other 2]
i. [Other 3]
j. [Other 4]
k. [Other 5]
Total quantity of thermal coal imported from foreign countries

Coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies

8. Did this business purchase or receive raw coal from domestic Canadian companies?

Include receipts of coal at ports.

• Yes
• No

From which provinces or territories did this business purchase or receive raw coal from domestic Canadian companies?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

9. What was the quantity of raw coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies in the following provinces or territories?

Domestic raw coal
Please report the amount of raw coal that was purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies; by province and territory, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity of raw coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies in the following provinces or territories?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity of raw coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies

10. Did this business purchase or receive metallurgical coal from domestic Canadian companies?

Include receipts of coal at ports.

• Yes
• No

From which provinces or territories did this business purchase or receive metallurgical coal from domestic Canadian companies?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

11. What was the quantity of metallurgical coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies in the following provinces or territories?

Domestic metallurgical coal
Please report the amount of metallurgical coal that was purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies; by province and territory, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity of metallurgical coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies in the following provinces or territories?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity of metallurgical coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies

12. Did this business purchase or receive thermal coal from domestic Canadian companies?

Include receipts of coal at ports.

• Yes
• No

From which provinces or territories did this business purchase or receive thermal coal from domestic Canadian companies?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

13. What was the quantity of thermal coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies in the following provinces or territories?

Domestic thermal coal
Please report the amount of thermal coal that was purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies; by province and territory, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity of thermal coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies in the following provinces or territories?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity of thermal coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies

Production of coal

14. What was the output of coal from this business's mining operations?

Raw coal
Please report the amount of raw coal processed at the preparation plants, in metric tonnes.

Metallurgical coal
Please report the amount of metallurgical coal output processed at the preparation plants, in metric tonnes.

Thermal coal
Please report the medium quality coal obtained in preparation plants after removing the moisture and debris from bituminous coal, in metric tonnes. Thermal coal is mostly used for electric power generation.

Plant losses
Please report the amount of raw coal lost during the production process at the plant (moisture, debris, etc. ) in metric tonnes.

What was the output of coal from this business's mining operations?

Mining operation	Metric tonnes
a. Raw coal processed at preparation plants
b. Preparation plant output of metallurgical coal
c. Preparation plant output of thermal coal
Preparation plant losses of raw coal during the production process (Total quantity = a - b - c)

Total opening and closing inventories of coal located at the mine

15. What were this business's total opening and closing inventories of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal located at the mine?

Opening inventory is last month's closing inventory as provided by this business. Correct, if needed.

When opening inventory is blank, provide the opening inventory.

Inventories located at the mine

Opening inventory - Raw coal
Please report the inventories of raw/processed coal reported at the end of the previous month, in metric tonnes.

Opening inventory - Metallurgical coal
Please report the inventories of metallurgical coal reported at the end of the previous month, in metric tonnes.

Opening inventory - Thermal coal
Please report the inventories of thermal coal reported at the end of the previous month, in metric tonnes.

Closing inventory - Raw coal
Please report the inventories of raw/processed coal at the end of this reference month, in metric tonnes.

Closing inventory - Metallurgical coal
Please report the inventories of metallurgical coal at the end of this reference month, in metric tonnes.

Closing inventory - Thermal coal
Please report the inventories of thermal coal at the end of this reference month, in metric tonnes.

What were this business's total opening and closing inventories of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal located at the mine?

Inventory	Metric tonnes
Total opening inventories located at the mine
a. Raw coal located at the mine
b. Metallurgical coal located at the mine
c. Thermal coal located at the mine
Total closing inventories located at the mine
d. Raw coal located at the mine
e. Metallurgical coal located at the mine
f. Thermal coal located at the mine

Summary of the total supply of coal

16. This is a summary of the marketable production of all coal types.

Adjustments
If you are reporting an adjusted decrease, use '-' in front of the value. Enter '0' if no adjustment.

This is a summary of the marketable production of all coal types.

Coal type	Metric tonnes
Raw coal
a. Total net production of raw coal from mining operations
b. Total quantity of raw coal imported from foreign countries
c. Total quantity of raw coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies
d. Raw coal processed at preparation plants
e. Total opening inventory of raw coal located at the mine
f. Total closing inventory of raw coal located at the mine
g. Adjustments
Marketable production of raw coal (Total quantity = a + b + c - d + e - f + g)
Metallurgical coal
h. Total quantity of metallurgical coal imported from foreign countries
i. Total quantity of metallurgical coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies
j. Preparation plant output of metallurgical coal
k. Total opening inventory of metallurgical coal located at the mine
l. Total closing inventory of metallurgical coal located at the mine
m. Adjustments
Marketable production of metallurgical coal (Total quantity = h + i + j + k - l + m)
Thermal coal
n. Total quantity of thermal coal imported from foreign countries
o. Total quantity of thermal coal purchased or received from domestic Canadian companies
p. Preparation plant output of thermal coal
q. Total opening inventory of thermal coal located at the mine
r. Total closing inventory of thermal coal located at the mine
s. Adjustments
Marketable production of thermal coal (Total quantity = n + o + p + q - r + s)

Average calorific value

17. What was the average calorific value for raw, metallurgical and thermal coal?

Report in megajoules per metric tonne.

Average Calorific Value
Please report the average calorific value of coal produced, by type of coal, in megajoules per metric tonne.

Calorific Value is the energy value of coal or the fuel content and is defined as the amount of potential energy in coal that can be converted into heating ability.

Raw coal, lignite
Non-agglomerating coal with a gross calorific value less than 20,000 kJ/kg and greater than 31% volatile matter on a dry mineral matter free basis.

Raw coal, sub-bituminous
Non-agglomerating coal with a gross calorific value equal to or greater than 20,000 kJ/kg and less than 24,000 kJ/kg containing more than 31% volatile matter on a dry mineral matter free basis.

Metallurgical / Coking coal
Bituminous coal with a quality that allows the production of a coke suitable to support a blast furnace charge. Its gross calorific value is equal to or greater than 24,000 kJ/kg on an ash-free but moist basis.

Thermal / Other bituminous coal
Coal mainly used for steam raising purposes and includes all bituminous coal that is not included under coking coal nor anthracite. It is characterized by higher volatile matter than anthracite (more than 10%) and lower carbon content (less than 90% fixed carbon). Its gross calorific value is equal to or greater than 24,000 kJ/kg on an ash-free but moist basis.

What was the average calorific value for raw, metallurgical and thermal coal?

Calorific value	Megajoules per metric tonne
a. Raw coal
b. Metallurgical coal
c. Thermal coal

Disposition of raw coal - business's own use

18. Did this business use raw coal for its own use?

Include boilers, power generation and cogeneration.

• Yes
• No

19. What was the quantity and value of raw coal consumed by this business for its own use?

Please report the quantity (in metric tonnes) and value of raw coal consumed for this business's own use.

Metric tonnes

CAN$ '000

Raw coal sales by types of customers

20. In [month], to which of the following types of customers did this business deliver and sell raw coal?

Exclude exports to other countries.

Select all that apply.

• Electric power generating plants
  Please report the amount of raw coal sold to electric power generating plants by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Industrial consumers: coal producers or domestic companies
  Please report the amount of raw coal sold to industrial consumers by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Coke plants
  Please report the amount of raw coal sold to coke plants by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Residential consumers
  Please report the amount of raw coal sold to residential consumers by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Other end users
  Please report the amount of raw coal sold to other clients ( e.g., farmers) by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Electric power generation stations
• Industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies - e.g., wholesalers or distributors
• Coke plants
• Residential consumers
• Other end users - e.g., steel plants, agriculture and farming, cement manufacturing, pulp and paper plants
• This business did not deliver and sell raw coal during the reporting period

21. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell raw coal to electric power generation stations?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

22. What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to electric power generation stations?

What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to electric power generation stations?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to electric power generation stations

23. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell raw coal to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

24. What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to industrial consumers

25. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell raw coal to coke plants?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

26. What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to coke plants?

What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to coke plants?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to coke plants

27. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell raw coal to residential consumers?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

28. What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to residential consumers?

What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to residential consumers?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to residential consumers

29. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell raw coal to other end users?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

30. What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to other end users?

What was the quantity and value of raw coal that this business delivered and sold to other end users?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to other end users

Disposition of metallurgical coal - business's own use

31. Did this business use metallurgical coal for its own use?

Include boilers, power generation and cogeneration.

• Yes
• No

32. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal consumed by this business for its own use?

Please report the quantity (in metric tonnes) and value of metallurgical coal consumed for this business's own use.

Metric tonnes

CAN$ '000

Metallurgical coal sales by types of customers

33. In [month], to which of the following types of customers did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal?

Exclude exports to other countries.

Select all that apply.

• Electric power generating plants
  Please report the amount of metallurgical coal sold to electric power generating plants by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Industrial consumers: coal producers or domestic companies
  Please report the amount of metallurgical coal sold to industrial consumers by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Coke plants
  Please report the amount of metallurgical coal sold to coke plants by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Residential consumers
  Please report the amount of metallurgical coal sold to residential consumers by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Other end users
  Please report the amount of metallurgical coal sold to other clients ( e.g., farmers) by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Electric power generation stations
• Industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies - e.g., wholesalers or distributors
• Coke plants
• Residential consumers
• Other end users - e.g., steel plants, agriculture and farming, cement manufacturing, pulp and paper plants
• This business did not deliver and sell metallurgical coal during the reporting period

34. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal to electric power generation stations?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

35. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to electric power generation stations?

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to electric power generation stations?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to electric power generation stations

36. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

37. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to industrial consumers

38. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal to coke plants?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

39. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to coke plants?

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to coke plants?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to coke plants

40. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal to residential consumers?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

41. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to residential consumers?

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to residential consumers?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to residential consumers

42. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal to other end users?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

43. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to other end users?

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal that this business delivered and sold to other end users?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to other end users

Disposition of thermal coal - business's own use

44. Did this business use thermal coal for its own use?

Include boilers, power generation and cogeneration.

• Yes
• No

45. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal consumed by this business for its own use?

Please report the quantity (in metric tonnes) and value of thermal coal consumed for this business's own use.

Metric tonnes

CAN$ '000

Thermal coal sales by types of customers

46. In [month], to which of the following types of customers did this business deliver and sell thermal coal?

Exclude exports to other countries.

Select all that apply.

• Electric power generating plants
  Please report the amount of thermal coal sold to electric power generating plants by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Industrial consumers: coal producers or domestic companies
  Please report the amount of thermal coal sold to industrial consumers by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Coke plants
  Please report the amount of thermal coal sold to coke plants by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Residential consumers
  Please report the amount of thermal coal sold to residential consumers by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Other end users
  Please report the amount of thermal coal sold to other clients ( e.g., farmers) by province or territory and their corresponding dollar values; in metric tonnes.
• Electric power generation stations
• Industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies
• Coke plants
• Residential consumers - e.g., steel plants, agriculture and farming, cement manufacturing, pulp and paper plants
• Other end users - e.g., wholesalers or distributors
• This business did not deliver or sell thermal coal during the reporting period

47. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell thermal coal to electric power generation stations?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

48. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to electric power generation stations?

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to electric power generation stations?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to electric power generation stations

49. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell thermal coal to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

50. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to industrial consumers — coal producers or domestic companies?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to industrial consumers

51. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell thermal coal to coke plants?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

52. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to coke plants?

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to coke plants?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to coke plants

53. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell thermal coal to residential consumers?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

54. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to residential consumers?

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to residential consumers?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to residential consumers

55. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver and sell thermal coal to other end users?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

56. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to other end users?

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal that this business delivered and sold to other end users?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to other end users

Domestic shipments from ports

57. Did this business deliver and sell raw coal to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

• Yes
• No

From ports, to which provinces or territories was raw coal delivered and sold?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

58. What was the quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

Please provide the quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold during the reference month; by provinces or territories, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of raw coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports

59. Did this business deliver and sell metallurgical coal to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

• Yes
• No

From ports, to which provinces or territories was metallurgical coal delivered and sold?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

60. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

Please provide the quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold during the reference month; by provinces or territories, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports

61. Did this business deliver and sell thermal coal to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

• Yes
• No

From ports, to which provinces or territories was thermal coal delivered and sold?

Select all that apply.

• Newfoundland and Labrador
• Prince Edward Island
• Nova Scotia
• New Brunswick
• Quebec
• Ontario
• Manitoba
• Saskatchewan
• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Yukon
• Northwest Territories
• Nunavut

62. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

Please provide the quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold during the reference month; by provinces or territories, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports?

Province or territory	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
Total quantity and value of thermal coal delivered and sold to domestic Canadian companies from ports

Exports of raw coal to foreign countries

63. Did this business export raw coal to foreign countries from ports?

• Yes
• No

From ports, to which foreign countries did this business export raw coal?

Select all that apply.

• United States
• Belgium and Luxembourg
• Brazil
• Chile
• Taiwan
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• South Korea
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• China
• India
• Denmark
• Finland
• Switzerland
• Other 1 - Specify the other country
• Other 2 - Specify the other country
• Other 3 - Specify the other country
• Other 4 - Specify the other country
• Other 5 - Specify the other country

64. What was the quantity and value of raw coal exported to the following foreign countries from ports?

Please provide the quantity and value of raw coal exported during the reference month; by country, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity and value of raw coal exported to the following foreign countries from ports?

Country	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. United States
b. Belgium and Luxembourg
c. Brazil
d. Chile
e. Taiwan
f. France
g. Germany
h. Italy
i. Japan
j. South Korea
k. Mexico
l. Netherlands
m. Spain
n. Turkey
o. United Kingdom
p. China
q. India
r. Denmark
s. Finland
t. Switzerland
u. [Other 1]
v. [Other 2]
w. [Other 3]
x. [Other 4]
y. [Other 5]
Total quantity and value of raw coal exported to foreign countries from ports

Exports of metallurgical coal to foreign countries

65. Did this business export metallurgical coal to foreign countries from ports?

• Yes
• No

From ports, to which foreign countries did this business export metallurgical coal?

Select all that apply.

• United States
• Belgium and Luxembourg
• Brazil
• Chile
• Taiwan
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• South Korea
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• China
• India
• Denmark
• Finland
• Switzerland
• Other 1 - Specify the other country
• Other 2 - Specify the other country
• Other 3 - Specify the other country
• Other 4 - Specify the other country
• Other 5 - Specify the other country

66. What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal exported to the following foreign countries from ports?

Please provide the quantity and value of metallurgical coal exported during the reference month; by country, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity and value of metallurgical coal exported to the following foreign countries from ports?

Country	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. United States
b. Belgium and Luxembourg
c. Brazil
d. Chile
e. Taiwan
f. France
g. Germany
h. Italy
i. Japan
j. South Korea
k. Mexico
l. Netherlands
m. Spain
n. Turkey
o. United Kingdom
p. China
q. India
r. Denmark
s. Finland
t. Switzerland
u. [Other 1]
v. [Other 2]
w. [Other 3]
x. [Other 4]
y. [Other 5]
Total quantity and value of metallurgical coal exported to foreign countries from ports

Exports of thermal coal to foreign countries

67. Did this business export thermal coal to foreign countries from ports?

• Yes
• No

From ports, to which foreign countries did this business export thermal coal?

Select all that apply.

• United States
• Belgium and Luxembourg
• Brazil
• Chile
• Taiwan
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Japan
• South Korea
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• Spain
• Turkey
• United Kingdom
• China
• India
• Denmark
• Finland
• Switzerland
• Other 1 - Specify the other country
• Other 2 - Specify the other country
• Other 3 - Specify the other country
• Other 4 - Specify the other country
• Other 5 - Specify the other country

68. What was the quantity and value of thermal coal exported to the following foreign countries from ports?

Please provide the quantity and value of thermal coal exported during the reference month; by country, in metric tonnes.

What was the quantity and value of thermal coal exported to the following foreign countries from ports?

Country	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. United States
b. Belgium and Luxembourg
c. Brazil
d. Chile
e. Taiwan
f. France
g. Germany
h. Italy
i. Japan
j. South Korea
k. Mexico
l. Netherlands
m. Spain
n. Turkey
o. United Kingdom
p. China
q. India
r. Denmark
s. Finland
t. Switzerland
u. [Other 1]
v. [Other 2]
w. [Other 3]
x. [Other 4]
y. [Other 5]
Total quantity and value of thermal coal exported to foreign countries from ports

Shipments of coal in transit

69. What were the quantities and values of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal shipped by road or rail to the United States?

Shipments in transit
Please provide the quantity and value of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal transported to the United States by road or rail.

What were the quantities and values of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal shipped by road or rail to the United States?

Shipment	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
a. Shipments of raw coal in transit
b. Shipments of metallurgical coal in transit
c. Shipments of thermal coal in transit

Total opening and closing inventories at ports

70. What were this business's total opening and closing inventories of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal located at ports?

Opening inventory is last month's closing inventory as provided by this business. Correct, if needed.

When opening inventory is blank, provide the opening inventory.

Inventories located at the ports

Sum of all ports includes that of Atlantic, Pacific and Great Lakes

Opening inventory - Raw coal
Please report the inventories of raw/processed coal reported at the end of the previous month, in metric tonnes.

Opening inventory - Metallurgical coal
Please report the inventories of metallurgical coal reported at the end of the previous month, in metric tonnes.

Opening inventory - Thermal coal
Please report the inventories of thermal coal reported at the end of the previous month, in metric tonnes.

Closing inventory - Raw coal
Please report the inventories of raw/processed coal at the end of this reference month, in metric tonnes.

Closing inventory - Metallurgical coal
Please report the inventories of metallurgical coal at the end of this reference month, in metric tonnes.

Closing inventory - Thermal coal
Please report the inventories of thermal coal at the end of this reference month, in metric tonnes.

What were this business's total opening and closing inventories of raw, metallurgical and thermal coal located at ports?

Inventory	Metric tonnes
Total opening inventories located at ports
a. Raw coal located at the ports
b. Metallurgical coal located at the ports
c. Thermal coal located at the ports
Total closing inventories located at ports
d. Raw coal located at the ports
e. Metallurgical coal located at the ports
f. Thermal coal located at the ports

Total disposition of coal

71. This is the summary of the total disposition of coal.

Adjustments
If you are reporting an adjusted decrease, use '-' in front of the value. Enter '0' if no adjustment.

This is the summary of the total disposition of coal.

Disposition of coal	Metric tonnes	CAN$ '000
Raw coal
a. Marketable production of raw coal
b. Business's own use
c. All end users
d. Domestic shipments from ports
e. Exports from ports
f. To United States by road or rail
g. Opening inventory from ports
h. Closing inventory from ports
i. Adjustments
Total disposition of raw coal
Metallurgical coal
j. Marketable production of metallurgical coal
k. Business's own use
l. All end users
m. Domestic shipments from ports
n. Exports from ports
o. To United States by road or rail
p. Opening inventory from ports
q. Closing inventory from ports
r. Adjustments
Total disposition of metallurgical coal
Thermal coal
s. Marketable production of thermal coal
t. Business's own use
u. All end users
v. Domestic shipments from ports
w. Exports from ports
x. To United States by road or rail
y. Opening inventory from ports
z. Closing inventory from ports
aa. Adjustments
Total disposition of thermal coal

Changes or events

1. Indicate any changes or events that affected the reported values for this business or organization, compared with the last reporting period.

Select all that apply.

• Strike or lock-out
• Exchange rate impact
• Price changes in goods or services sold
• Contracting out
• Organizational change
• Price changes in labour or raw materials
• Natural disaster
• Recession
• Change in product line
• Sold business or business units
• Expansion
• New or lost contract
• Plant closures
• Acquisition of business or business units
• Other - Specify the other changes or events:
• No changes or events

Contact person

1. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information.

Is the provided given names and the provided family name the best person to contact?

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Evaluation Report

June 2022

How the report is structured

• The report in short
• Acronyms and abbreviations
• What is covered
• What we learned
  1. Relevance
  2. Lessons learned and impact
• How to improve the program
• Management response and action plan
• Appendix A – Variables and data products released by the CHSP included in evaluation scope

The report in short

The Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) was launched as a modernization pathfinder project^{Footnote 1} in 2017 to provide comprehensive information on non-resident ownership and the financing of residential properties. Its first release focused on the cities of Toronto and Vancouver and has since expanded to cover other geographies and topical issues through the creation of a micro-level database. This standalone database was one of the CHSP's main deliverables and involved standardizing, cleaning, and integrating various databases (e.g., property assessment rolls, land titles, Census of Population, tax data, the Business Register, and the Longitudinal Immigration Database) from internal and external data providers.

This evaluation was conducted by Statistics Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board's Policy on Results and Statistics Canada's Risk-based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2021/2022 to 2025/2026). The objective of the evaluation was to provide a neutral, evidence-based assessment of the CHSP. The evaluation aimed at providing valuable information about the relevance and usefulness of data produced by the CHSP. It also looked at some of the lessons learned from the CHSP so far to inform future direction.

The evaluation methodology consisted of a document review and interviews. Interviews were done with Statistics Canada staff (i.e., CHSP staff, staff from divisions that partnered with the CHSP, and staff from divisions that used CHSP data) as well as with users and data providers external to Statistics Canada. The findings outlined in this report are based on the triangulation of these data collection methods.

Key findings and recommendations

Relevance

Overall, users reported that the CHSP database and data products were relevant and useful and filled important existing data gaps. CHSP data were used to generally understand the housing market, prepare reports, inform policy, conduct research, and communicate with the public.

Possible improvements in areas such as timeliness, accessibility, and available data were noted. Users also identified several needs including information about the rental market, increased granularity and increased geographic coverage. The CHSP is aware of these needs and is currently exploring options to meet them moving forward.

Lessons learned and impact

Several key lessons can be learned from the CHSP as a modernization pathfinder project. These lessons include the importance of supporting innovation, recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and developing relationships with stakeholders. The CHSP also highlighted the complexity involved and the resources required to work with administrative data.

At the broader agency level, the CHSP has highlighted the need for Statistics Canada to be clear about the complexities of working with administrative data, the opportunity to continue to support partnerships and coordination across housing divisions, and the importance of supporting innovation and expediency while managing risk.

Recommendation 1:

The Assistant Chief Statistician (ACS), Economic Statistics (Field 5), should ensure a comprehensive strategic plan is developed that defines the CHSP's core priorities:

• The strategic plan should consider the development of new products that meet users' needs and existing gaps, the CHSP's communications goals, and provide a roadmap on how to efficiently achieve these in a standardized and sustainable way.
  • The plan should be based on a risk analysis that accounts for the CHSP's evolution from a developing program to a more established one — thus impacting the balance between innovation, expediency, and risk appetite.
• The strategic plan, either annual or multi-year, should be reviewed periodically by the ACS or appropriate oversight group.

Recommendation 2:

The ACS, Economic Statistics (Field 5), in consultation with relevant partner ACSs, should ensure that there are processes in place, informed by CHSP's lessons learned, to support the CHSP's continued collaboration with other partners across the agency. This includes:

• Developing mechanisms and/or governance structures that support coordination and collaboration across divisions that work on housing as well as clearly defining the housing divisions' roles and responsibilities.
• Assessing the CHSP's relationships with internal corporate partners (e.g., Stakeholder Relations and Engagement, the Data Integration Division, and the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre) given it is nearing the end of the first developmental phase. This assessment should identify opportunities for further collaboration, including sharing innovations the CHSP has developed, identifying opportunities to leverage internal partners' expertise, and defining their roles moving forward.
• Reviewing and documenting lessons learned from the CHSP, and sharing these lessons, including innovative in-house solutions, with key partners to promote innovation and expediency.

Acronyms and abbreviations

ACS

Assistant Chief Statistician

CHSP

Canadian Housing Statistics Program

CMHC

Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation

CODR

Common Output Data Repository

CREA

Canadian Real Estate Association

PUMF

Public Use Microdata File

What is covered

The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Treasury Board Policy on Results and Statistics Canada's Integrated Risk-based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2021/2022 to 2025/2026). In support of decision making, accountability and improvement, the objective of the evaluation was to provide a neutral, evidence-based assessment of Statistics Canada's Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP). As a modernization pathfinder project, the CHSP pursued new and innovative approaches, which presents the opportunity to gain useful lessons and insights.

The evaluation aimed at providing valuable information about the relevance and usefulness of data produced by the CHSP. It also looked at some of the lessons learned from the CHSP so far to inform the future direction of the program as well as considerations for the broader agency.

The CHSP database and data products

The CHSP was launched in 2017 to provide comprehensive information on non-resident ownership and the financing of residential properties. As part of its work, the CHSP developed a database by standardizing, cleaning, and integrating data from multiple internal and external sources (e.g., property assessment rolls, land titles, Census of the Population, tax data, the Business Register, and the Longitudinal Immigration Database). The database contains information about residential properties and residential property owners (excluding Indian reserves and collective dwellings).

The initial rationale for the database was to provide data about non-resident property owners in Vancouver and Toronto. The scope has since been expanded to continue to address users' needs by releasing new indicators and more jurisdictions. Some examples of variables within the database include the assessed value of the property, property type, square feet of living area, age of the owner, first-time home buyer status, and residency status of the owner^{Footnote 2}. For a complete list of variables released by the CHSP at the time of the evaluation, refer to Appendix A. The CHSP intends to continue to evolve to meet user needs as it completes its initial development stage.

Using an asymmetric approach, data and data products were released as soon as development and analysis were completed. As of January 2022, the released information covers residential properties and property owners for British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Refer to Figure 1 for a timeline of the CHSP's data releases. Work is underway to add the remaining jurisdictions.

Description - Figure 1. Timeline of the CHSP's data releases from the program's start to January 2022

The figure 1 depicts the timeline of the CHSP's data releases from the program's start to January 2022. The following key dates are depicted in the figure:

• October 2017:
  • Program launch
• December 2017:
  • Preliminary Toronto and Vancouver data first published
• June 2018:
  • Ontario and British-Columbia data first published
  • New ownership variables introduced
• December 2018:
  • Nova Scotia data first published
  • New Ontario and British-Columbia data published
• March 2019:
  • New residency status classification added
• May 2020:
  • New Brunswick data first published
• October 2020:
  • 2018 and 2019 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and British-Columbia property data published
• March 2021:
  • 2018 and 2019 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and British-Columbia owner data published
• September 2021:
  • 2020 Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and British-Columbia property data published
  • Property use data added
  • Quality indicators introduced
• January 2022:
  • Newfoundland and Labrador, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, and Yukon data first published

The evaluation

The scope of the evaluation encompassed data products and the underlying database that were produced between the program launch to January 2022. The scope was established in consultation with CHSP leadership.

The evaluation was conducted from January to May 2022 and covered products listed in Appendix A.

Two evaluation issues and four evaluation questions were identified for review (Table 1).

Table 1. Evaluation issues and questions

Evaluation issues	Evaluation questions
1. Relevance	1.1 To what extent are the data products and underlying database produced by the CHSP relevant and useful to users? 1.2 What should be considered to improve the future relevance and usefulness of CHSP data products and the underlying database for users?
2. Lessons learned and impact	2.1 What lessons can be learned from the CHSP as a pathfinder project? 2.2 How can these lessons learned be used to improve current agency practices?

Guided by a utilization-focused evaluation approach, the data collection methods outlined in Figure 2 were used.

Description - Figure 2. Data collection methods

The figure 2 depicts the three collection methods used for the evaluation: external interviews, internal interviews, and document review.

The external interviews included semi-structured interviews or questionnaires with federal government departments and organizations, provincial and municipal governments, private, media, and academic sectors as well as with data providers. There were 24 external interviews conducted with 29 people.

The internal interviews included semi-structured interviews with program representatives as well as internal partners and/or users who were identified by CHSP leadership as those who had worked closely with the CHSP and/or had used data from the CHSP. They included representatives from the Centre for Income and Socio-Economic Well-being Statistics, Data Integration Infrastructure Division, the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre, National Economic Accounts Division, Social Analysis and Modelling Division, Stakeholder Relations and Engagement, and Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training. There were 14 internal interviews conducted with 21 people.

The document review included a review of Statistics Canada's files, documents, and web trends information.

Three main limitations were identified, and mitigation strategies were employed (Table 2).

Table 2. Limitations and mitigation strategies

Limitations	Mitigation strategies
The perspectives gathered through external interviews may not be fully representative.	External interviewees were selected using specific criteria to maximize strategic reach for the interviews. Multiple recruitment strategies were used. Evaluators were able to find consistent overall patterns.
Interviews have the possibility of self-reported bias, which occurs when individuals who are reporting on their own activities portray themselves in a more positive light.	By seeking information from a range of stakeholders, evaluators were able to find consistent overall patterns.
Some interviewees had low familiarity with the information produced by the CHSP, limiting their ability to offer a complete response to some of the questions.	During interviews, additional information on the CHSP was provided when required. Furthermore, the data analysis took into consideration both a participant's responses to a given question and the consistency between the response and other information gathered during the participant's interview. Finally, results were presented at an aggregate level.

What we learned

1. Relevance

Summary

Overall, external and internal users reported that the CHSP database and data products were relevant and useful and filled important existing data gaps. Data products, especially data tables, were used for several purposes including preparing reports, informing policy, conducting research, and communicating with the public. Possible improvements in areas such as timeliness, accessibility, and available data were noted.

The CHSP was viewed as useful and relevant and was expected to continue to be so. Data were used to generally understand the housing market, prepare reports, inform policy, conduct research, and communicate with the public.

Overall, almost all external and internal users reported that the CHSP was useful and relevant and indicated they would be interested in using the data again. Users reported several benefits of the CHSP including filling long-standing data gaps, informing conversations on hot topics, and providing evidence to help inform policy. For example, users reported that without the CHSP data, there would be a lot more guessing and estimating, particularly with topics like non-resident ownership, housing stock, and owner occupancy. As shown in Table 3, CHSP data were used for multiple purposes depending on the type of user. A few users indicated that the analytical products were useful to inform the methodology of their work.

Table 3. Common uses of CHSP data by user group

Many of the variables in the CHSP were relevant to users. Topics that were of particular interest included understanding participants in the housing market (including non-resident and immigrant owners, investor ownership, and owners' incomes), owner occupancy, and the housing stock (including property characteristics).

Users also appreciated that the CHSP data supported comparisons across jurisdictions. Even if users primarily focused on data from certain jurisdictions, such as Ontario or British Columbia, it was perceived as valuable to have multiple jurisdictions to be able to compare with and to provide additional context. Another benefit was that the CHSP published data products that were publicly available.

The relevance and usefulness were expected to increase for both external and internal users as the program expands its coverage and develops a time series, as housing was predicted to continue to be a topic of importance moving forward.

Some data gaps, including the granularity of available data, geographic coverage, and not including the rental market, influenced its relevance and usefulness.

While users were appreciative of the information available through the CHSP, they identified several gaps that affected its relevance. The most common need for external users was for information about the rental market. Currently, the CHSP covers owners and properties. It does not cover the number of dwellings (i.e., units) in a property, which impacts understanding the rental stock and the housing stock more generally. Many users wanted information about the profile of renters and rental housing (e.g., condition of buildings, vacancy rates, evictions). This was perceived as important to answer key questions about affordability especially given the proportion of the population that rents. Within the rental market, some users also wanted more information about subsidized or affordable housing, including demographics and whether residents are receiving rent supplements versus living in public or non-profit housing. There was also interest in gaining a better understanding of who owns rental structures and rental housing developments. This included specifying whether owners are institutional investors, corporations, pension funds, or individuals. Users recognized the difficulties in acquiring and integrating rental data.

Many external users also wanted more granularity in the data. While some users had a higher-level or more regional lens to their work, others, such as municipalities, needed more detailed data to make the most use of it. They reported having information at the census tract as well as more easily accessible microdata, where possible given privacy considerations, would be helpful.

Another key gap that impacted many external and internal users was that the CHSP does not yet cover all provinces and territories in Canada. For some users, this meant that the CHSP could not be their primary or only source of data or could not be used in reports given they needed a nationwide perspective.

In addition to these three gaps, external and internal users also identified the following areas as needs:

• Information about financing (e.g., how are people getting in the market and staying in the market, including topics like mortgages, gifts, the size of down payments made, levels of indebtedness)
• Building a time series, both moving forward as well as a historical time series to inform unresolved questions from 2016 and earlier
• Additional information about the properties (e.g., number of dwellings, information about additional types or uses of properties like laneway houses or vacation properties, what the property is being used for if it is not owner-occupied)
• Information about market price instead of only assessed value
• Additional information about owners and residents, including equity deserving groups, non-individual owners, inter-jurisdictional or intra-jurisdictional property owners, and who else is living in the household
• Information about mobility and migration (e.g., how often and where are people moving from/to)
• Bridging information about housing stock with information about the flow

While users accessed other housing data sources, they were viewed as complementary to the CHSP.

External and internal users often used other housing data sources, including:

• Other Statistics Canada products (e.g., the Census, Canadian Housing Survey)
• Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) products (e.g., housing market reports, rental market reports, housing starts and completions data tables)
• Municipal, provincial, or territorial databases (e.g., BC Assessment, BC Housing, Yukon Housing Corporation)
• Teranet-National Bank House Price Index
• Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), MLS, and local real estate boards
• Rental websites that they web-scraped

Users perceived minimal duplication between these other data sources and the CHSP (excluding cases where the source was an input into the CHSP like BC Assessment data). They were generally viewed as complementary sources.

Other sources were used because they contained additional variables (e.g., flow information, rental information), were timelier (e.g., sales data), had more granularity, had better geographic coverage, or the user had direct access to them (e.g., a jurisdictional data provider). Because of these reasons, a few users noted that they used the CHSP as a secondary or supplemental source of data. However, not all other data sources were perceived to be of high quality. Users also reported gaining access to other data sources could be costly or subject to non-disclosure agreements, which limited how their analyses could be used.

External users primarily used the data tables on the website to support their needs.

The CHSP developed, contributed to, and produced several data, methodological and communication products based on the underlying database, including:

• Common Output Data Repository (CODR) tables available through the website
• The Daily releases
• Analytical products that are published in the Economics Insights publication or the Housing Statistics in Canada publication (which was developed by CHSP)
• Standalone or embedded infographics
• Thematic maps
• The Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer Hub (formerly the Housing Data Viewer)
• Customized data products
• Microdata files available through Research Data Centres
• Metadata
• A Quality Assurance Framework which provides quality indicators for administrative data

More information about these products can be found in Appendix A.

According to external users interviewed, the most common method of accessing the CHSP data was through the CODR tables. They reported they liked to access data directly from the tables and then use it for their own purposes. The second most common method was through the analytical products such as publications in Economic Insights or Housing Statistics. According to web metrics acquired by the program, the tables and The Daily articles have the most views per month—comprising 73% of the CHSP's website views.

While experienced external users found that data products were accessible, less experienced users reported some challenges navigating the website or finding relevant tables. Potential opportunities for improvement were noted.

External users who regularly used Statistics Canada's website generally found the data products, especially the tables, easy to access. A few used an R statistical package to pull the data, which facilitated their access.

Some external users though, especially those who did not regularly use Statistics Canada's products, experienced challenges navigating the website or accessing the data. Challenges included using the search engine on the website and understanding which table was relevant for them or the differences between the tables, especially given the diversity of data the CHSP covers. A few users noted it was easier to go through an external search engine like Google instead of searching on Statistic Canada's website. Although they were not asked specifically about the Housing Portal, only one user mentioned the Housing Portal by name as a way of finding data. No other users commented on the Housing Portal, either negatively or positively.

CHSP staff helped to facilitate external users' access. Some users reported they engaged with CHSP staff who directed them to the appropriate table because it was easier than trying to find it themselves. CHSP staff also reached out to several external users to inform them of an upcoming release that may be of interest, which supported their awareness of data products.

Overall, users found the methodology clearly communicated and perceived the CHSP data to be of high quality.

Most external and internal users indicated the methodology was sufficiently clear to them for their purposes and perceived the data to be of high quality. In some cases, users shared that they had not looked for detailed information about the methodology and trusted Statistics Canada to do appropriate checks on the quality. A few external users indicated that the data quality indicators were helpful and informed their use of the data.

When external users reached out to clarify methodology with program staff, they were perceived as very helpful and contributed to reducing misinterpretations. Areas where external users needed more information or had observed others misinterpreting the data included:

• Interpreting specific definitions (e.g., non-resident vs. foreign, property vs. dwelling, assessed versus market value, the different categories of corporate investors, affordability)
• Understanding transformations performed and/or the linkage process (e.g., which years of data had been linked for tax and assessment value data, what uncertainties there were with the linkage process)

One external user also noted they could not identify which data were used in analytical products when comparing with published data tables.

While the CHSP data were timely for some users, others noted the lag time impacted their ability to use the CHSP data for up-to-date monitoring of the housing market.

While some users indicated the data were timely, especially as housing is a hot topic, others noted that the lag time in data releases impacted how they could use the CHSP data. In particular, not having up-to-date data during the COVID-19 pandemic affected its usefulness. They felt the CHSP was better suited to inform longer-term understanding instead of current or up-to-date monitoring. Users acknowledged the difficulties in having timely data due to the delays that are outside the CHSP's control, such as in processing assessment and tax data.

Some external users expressed that having more frequent releases (e.g., quarterly for some indicators) would be beneficial. However, annual releases, especially once a time series was built up, were still appreciated and were viewed as filling a gap between census years.

Summary

Users identified several areas of improvement for the CHSP that would support data products to be more relevant and useful for their needs. These needs include filling data gaps, increasing timeliness, improving accessibility, and improving clarity about the methodology. Due to ongoing engagement with users, the CHSP is aware of these key data gaps and needs and is currently exploring options to meet them.

Engagement with users has supported the CHSP to be aware of key gaps that affect the relevance of its data. The CHSP plans to address these gaps when possible given limitations in data availability.

The CHSP regularly engages with its external users to inform the program's direction. They have a "parking lot" of ideas where they store and prioritize users' requests. Through their user engagement, the CHSP is aware of the gaps identified in this evaluation, such as the granularity of data, geographic coverage, and the rental market.

They have plans to explore opportunities to address users' needs where possible recognizing that there are several challenges including data availability, data quality, and cost as well as privacy considerations. In addition to filling gaps in available data, they also are working on streamlining and standardizing their processes to increase the timeliness of data releases. Given the number of users' needs, staff identified that it will be important for the CHSP to prioritize needs (considering importance as well as feasibility) to allow staff to focus on completing key tasks.

Some ways the program is currently aiming to meet users' needs include expanding geographic coverage. This is a high priority, and they are currently working on adding the remaining jurisdictions. They also are looking into acquiring additional data sources and partnering with new data providers to help address some of the identified gaps. Another way they are trying to fill data gaps is by developing innovative methods, such as using artificial intelligence and Google Maps.

Additionally, the CHSP wants to increase the granularity of data released by developing a synthetic micro-level data set for the general public. This is a similar concept to Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) and addresses key privacy and confidentiality concerns because all the data are synthesized.

While the CHSP is aware of data gaps, a few external users identified that it would be beneficial to conduct further engagement with users and partners about which analytical products would be helpful. This is particularly the case if an analytical product focuses on one specific jurisdiction instead of looking across all available jurisdictions.

Users suggested several ways to improve the accessibility of the data and the clarity of the methodology.

In addition to filling data gaps, external users identified a need to improve the accessibility of CHSP data. Suggestions included:

• Having videos or webinars to orient users to Statistic Canada's website/tables
• Making a specific page for the CHSP that shows the latest releases or data
• Clarifying what information is included in each data table
• Categorizing tables thematically
• Having non-static tables that allowed users to select the data for the subset they were interested in (versus the current tables that are fairly fixed in terms of what can be included/excluded)
• Allowing users to calculate percentages within the CODR tables
• Making the microdata more accessible (e.g., through a PUMF or improving remote access options)
• Providing examples for different audiences on the website (e.g., "if you are municipal staff, you may want to look here")
• Providing a publishing schedule so users can prepare for the data

While generally the methodology used was clear, external users identified opportunities to further improve the clarity and reduce misinterpretations. Suggestions included:

• Highlighting when terminologies may be different than other Statistics Canada products (e.g., non-resident versus foreign)
• Providing definitions in both technical and plain language and ensuring all definitions are included in the glossary
• Highlighting any key differences in data that would affect comparability between provinces or overtime
• Increasing accessibility of metadata and methodology (e.g., a directory of methodological papers or tab showcasing the structure to different methodology-related pages)
• Keeping historical records of data tables that get updated to support reproducibility of previous work
• Explaining why some variables are only available at certain levels (e.g., provincial, census metropolitan area, census subdivision)
• Providing more support to help users understand what can be done with the data or what can be asked to support use and reduce misinterpretation (e.g., the current data are about stock, not about flow)

2. Lessons learned and impact

Summary

Several key lessons can be learned from the CHSP as a modernization pathfinder project. These include the importance of supporting innovation, recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and developing relationships with stakeholders. The CHSP also highlighted the complexity involved and resources required to work with administrative data and the need to balance innovation and expediency with risk management.

The CHSP has had many successes so far, including creating a comprehensive database of residential properties and owners despite the complexity of this task. Several factors contributed to their successes, including encouraging and implementing processes to increase efficiency as well as having a strong team, intentional stakeholder engagement, and the ability to be flexible, dynamic, and innovative.

The CHSP has had many successes over the last five years, including those that move forward Statistics Canada's modernization program and each of the modernization pillars^{Footnote 3}. One of the CHSP's most notable successes, creating a comprehensive database of residential properties and owners by linking over 20 different data sources (including unstructured and unformatted data), advanced the Leading-edge Methods and Data Integration pillar. This task was very complex and involved many internal and external partners.

Through their work creating the database, the CHSP also contributed to leading-edge statistical advancements, frameworks, and processes. These advancements include developing data linkage processes, partnering with Statistics Canada's International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre to create quality indicators for administrative data (a first internationally), and exploring the use of tools like artificial intelligence to fill data gaps. This is another example of how the CHSP contributed to the Leading-edge Methods and Data Integration pillar as well as the Sharing and Collaboration Modernization pillar due to its work with internal partners. The CHSP's work also led them to contribute more broadly to Statistics Canada's frameworks and processes. For example, CHSP staff supported the development of Statistic Canada's Necessity and Proportionality Framework and have helped to refine data acquisition processes for the agency.

One factor that supported the CHSP's achievements was staff and management's desire to develop and implement processes to innovate and increase efficiency to meet their project timelines and deliverables. Some examples of processes they developed, in addition to their work standardizing and streaming processes across multiple phases (e.g., processing, production), include:

• A web metrics dashboard from web scraping the Statistics Canada's website
• A machine learning Python algorithm to review resumes to identify skilled candidates
• An online platform to record questions received from users and related documentation
• An integrated release workflow to reduce the amount of manual work required for The Daily releases by using LaTeX

Another enabler was their ability in assembling a team of passionate individuals with diverse skills. The CHSP was able to do this in part because candidates were interested in contributing to highly innovative, leading-edge work. They also used various recruitment mechanisms, such as requesting Human Resources provide the entire list of candidates so they could use algorithms to review resumes, recruiting from across the country, and promoting that they were hiring at public events they were at. This supported them to hire many skilled and knowledgeable candidates. Once candidates were hired, the CHSP provided support such as assigning mentors and promoting professional development. They also started having team members work on multiple stages of a process, which has helped staff to stay engaged and develop more knowledge about the program. The work done to hire talented staff and develop a supportive environment supports the Modern Workforce and Flexible Workplace pillar.

The CHSP also actively engaged with and developed relationships with users and data providers to help better understand their needs. This allowed them to be up to date about user needs, support users to access and use the data (including customized requests), and change directions or priorities according to users' needs. They have also reached out to international partners, including the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and built relationships with academic institutions, such as Ryerson University. This work has helped the CHSP advance the User-centric Delivery Service pillar as well as the Statistical Capacity Building and Leadership pillar as staff supported users to understand how to use the data correctly. CHSP staff reported that they benefited from being a new program as they had the flexibility and opportunity to respond to users' needs in ways that were not possible for more established Statistic Canada programs. Developing relationships with data providers also led to stronger partnerships and a smoother data acquisition process. Staff reported that it was beneficial having a direct link with data providers so that their team could communicate efficiently to troubleshoot technical problems.

The CHSP's experience highlighted the challenges of working with administrative data, developing an adaptable framework that can accommodate future changes, and coordinating housing work done across Statistics Canada.

The CHSP's work highlighted the challenge and complexity involved in working with administrative data. Challenges were encountered across all stages of working with the data, including addressing privacy concerns to acquiring, cleaning, validating, and processing data. In particular, the CHSP highlighted the general challenges associated with the privatization of data as well as the associated costs of acquiring data, which in some cases can be prohibitive. The CHSP also experienced challenges in making sure that the data ultimately are useful and comparable, especially because data providers across jurisdictions collect and store data differently. Addressing these challenges related to working with administrative data required sufficient resources, having time to make sure things were done properly, and working on standardization processes to increase timeliness. It was also beneficial for the CHSP to partner with two internal divisions, Strategic Analysis, Publications and Training and the Social Analysis and Modelling Division, to prepare analytical products early on as this helped to test the data.

Given the dynamic nature of the program and the asymmetrical approach it took to releasing data, the CHSP also demonstrated the need to have an adaptive framework and strategic plan that can accommodate future changes. The CHSP was under pressure to deliver results quickly, which required working with data as it was acquired instead of waiting to acquire and process all data simultaneously. Given challenges in acquiring data from all jurisdictions in a timely manner, this approach meant the CHSP was able to publish data for at least some jurisdictions. However, this approach also meant that the CHSP had to consider how easy it would be to revise previous data. The pressure to deliver also meant that there was a lot of focus on getting things done and evolving to meet users' many and immediate needs. Staff noted though that it could be beneficial to take the time to plan a roadmap and ensure priorities and processes are efficient, standardized, and focused.

In Statistics Canada, several divisions work on or with housing data. The CHSP's experiences highlighted that there are opportunities to continue to promote coordination amongst these divisions. While the CHSP convened a working group for these divisions and participates in joint committees with external partners, it was noted there were varying levels of participation and that more work could be done to have improved coordination and one voice for housing. Collaboration was viewed as more dependent on an individual's actions instead of structures or mechanisms, which could result in duplication or gaps. Additionally, it was reported that the dispersed nature of housing meant external partners did not always know which division to approach with housing-related requests. This meant there were occasions where divisions responded to external requests when another division could have also contributed to the work.

The CHSP has shown potential risks that need to be considered, including the need to support staff retention, the reliance on being able to continue to obtain external data sources, and the balance required to manage innovation and expediency with risk.

There are also lessons to be learned from the potential risks the CHSP faces. One risk is staff retention and the associated risk of loss of knowledge. The CHSP has experienced staff turnover due to a variety of factors, such as moving due to promotions, being on rotations, or language requirements. Some staff attributed turnover in part due to their success in attracting strong candidates who end up advancing quickly in their careers. They also noted that while remote work was beneficial because it could allow for recruitment from across Canada, it also made it more difficult to develop a team dynamic and onboard people in a large agency like Statistics Canada. Suggestions to reduce turnover included continuing to recognize staff achievements, assign varied and interesting work, continue to innovate, support staff development, have a webinar that walks through Statistics Canada's organizational structure, allow staff to focus on a few priorities, and communicate a vision.

Another risk is the reliance on external data providers for data. Because the CHSP does not collect its own data, it must be able to continue to acquire data from its external partners. This makes the CHSP vulnerable to risks such as increasing data costs or data providers no longer being willing to provide the data. Given the importance of continuing to acquire the data, it will be important to maintain relationships with data providers. Some data providers suggested that it would be beneficial to close the loop about what has occurred with the data and share opportunities on how to use the data with them. The CHSP is also reliant on being able to obtain additional data that are important for its continued relevance, such as financial data. This requires overcoming challenges such as privacy concerns, costs, and availability.

As a pathfinder project, the CHSP was expected to contribute to new and innovative thinking as well as use an experimental approach to program delivery. They had pressure to deliver a program quickly, and the work was very complex due to the amount and type of administrative data they acquired. To accomplish its deliverables, the program pushed for innovation and efficient solutions. As a result of this, and because of the skills their staff had, they developed many in-house processes. While this supported their goals of delivering the database under a time pressure, their experience also highlights the balance between promoting innovation with managing risk. This can be seen across several of their processes, including data linkage, methodology, and communications. For example, while their in-house processes have supported them to deliver results, the CHSP is more reliant on individual staff's knowledge than it would be if it partnered more extensively with Statistics Canada's service providers, such as the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre, the Data Integration Division, and Stakeholder Relations and Engagement. Another example is the CHSP's relationships with media stakeholders. They have developed their own relationships which are beneficial and allow for efficiency. However, Statistics Canada's Communication Branch has processes to manage risk, so if they are not engaged early in the process there is a trade-off between expediency and risk. This example highlights the inherent trade-off tension between delivering results quickly while still needing to go through all the agency's existing approval processes.

Summary

Learnings from the CHSP can also be applied to the broader context and practices of Statistics Canada. Key lessons include the importance of being clear about the complexities of working with administrative data, supporting partnerships and coordination across housing divisions, and supporting innovation and expediency while managing risk.

At the broader agency level, the CHSP highlighted a key lesson of having clear expectations about the role of administrative data as well as the importance of having sufficient resources, relationships with data providers, and social consent.

As a pathfinder project, lessons from the CHSP can be considered more broadly in the context of Statistics Canada's practices. One important lesson from the CHSP is the importance of clear expectations, internally as well as externally, about the role of administrative data. This includes acknowledging what it can and cannot do. While there was perceived value in acquiring administrative data to answer key questions, staff identified the importance of understanding the resources (i.e., expertise, time, and funding) required to acquire and work with administrative data. Additionally, staff suggested that future projects with administrative data should not be rushed and ensure there is time to understand the data.

Working with administrative data at this scale also highlighted that Statistics Canada will have to consider what approaches it is willing to take to acquire data. While Statistics Canada's legislative authority was a factor in why data providers were able to share data with the CHSP, it was still important to build relationships with them. Data providers indicated that being open, responsive, and respectful as well as taking time to build trust and a partnership facilitated their relationship with Statistics Canada. To support acquiring data for programs such as the CHSP, internal staff also felt it was important for Statistics Canada to continue to demonstrate the value of this work to Canadians and to get social consent.

Supporting internal partnerships was a key lesson in strengthening work and reducing duplication.

The CHSP showed the importance of supporting internal collaboration within Statistics Canada. Collaboration helped to strengthen divisions' work and was perceived as a way to develop sustainable, standardized solutions. For example, the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre helped develop quality indicators for the CHSP and the CHSP helped improve corporate tools developed by the Data Integration Division with their expertise in data matching and property assessments. The internal partners shared that it was beneficial to develop partnerships instead of only being seen as service providers. They also highlighted that being engaged early in the project would increase the value of their contributions, reduce duplication, and would support proactive rather than reactive engagement. Sharing goals, deliverables, and long-term projects would also help with alignment between divisions. One internal partner suggested that formalizing collaborations on projects at the working level, in addition to the senior executive level, would be valuable.

There are opportunities to continue to support coordination between divisions that work on housing.

The CHSP also highlighted the importance of continuing to support coordination and alignment between divisions that work on housing across Statistics Canada. This includes establishing clear roles and responsibilities for these divisions. Time restraints and the need to focus on their own deliverables were perceived as barriers to collaboration. Internal staff reported that current systems were not robust enough to avoid duplication or gaps amongst housing divisions. Suggestions to support coordination included having one housing division, more joint collaborative meetings, program leadership on other programs' steering committees, or a focal point for housing. Past presentations about the CHSP and its database were also seen as helpful. Additionally, supporting increased internal collaboration was perceived as not only beneficial for internal processes but would also support engagement with key external partners.

The CHSP used innovative approaches, but their experience highlights the inherent trade-off between risk management and expediency.

The approaches the CHSP used to support innovation provide an important lesson for the broader agency. Having a real project with objectives, a need to produce, and constraints gave focus to the work done by the CHSP. Staff reported that having an entrepreneurial spirit and an openness to being innovative were beneficial. One suggestion to support innovation moving forward was to root development initiatives within a program. Co-locating teams could help develop integrated, sustainable solutions. While there were trade-offs, using an agile continuous development approach that pushed things out before acquiring data for all jurisdictions was generally viewed as a novel approach and a strength. Being able to develop in-house solutions also supported the CHSP try new things without being tied to existing processes. The CHSP's innovative work though also highlights the inherent trade-off between expediency and risk and the need to balance these. Some staff reported that a higher risk tolerance, greater staff empowerment, and streamlining approvals would support them to do their work. There is a future opportunity to determine the desired risk tolerance for pathfinder projects, such as the CHSP, while acknowledging that individual programs do not stand alone and have an impact on the agency's processes and reputation.

How to improve the program

The CHSP has had a strong start in developing relevant and useful data for users, especially accounting for the complexity of the data and length of time it has been operating. The CHSP's users have many and evolving housing data needs, many of which are difficult to meet with available data sources. Given that the CHSP is now transitioning out of its initial development phase, there is the opportunity for the CHSP to work on its strategic plan to define its priorities and provide a roadmap of how to achieve their goals. A strategic plan would also help to prioritize the development of new data products that fill existing gaps and meet users' needs.

Recommendation 1:

The Assistant Chief Statistician (ACS), Economic Statistics (Field 5), should ensure a comprehensive strategic plan is developed that defines the CHSP's core priorities:

• The strategic plan should consider the development of new products that meet users' needs and existing gaps, the CHSP's communications goals, and provide a roadmap on how to efficiently achieve these in a standardized and sustainable way.
  • The plan should be based on a risk analysis that accounts for the CHSP's evolution from a developing program to a more established one — thus impacting the balance between innovation, expediency, and risk appetite.
• The strategic plan, either annual or multi-year, should be reviewed periodically by the ACS or appropriate oversight group.

As a pathfinder project, the CHSP has several lessons learned that can be considered more broadly at the agency level such as the importance of collaboration within Statistics Canada. Moving forward, continuing to support collaboration with key partners could help to increase coordination amongst divisions that work on housing, identify how to best leverage partners' expertise to support the CHSP as it moves forward into its next phase, and share learnings and innovative processes from the CHSP.

Recommendation 2:

The ACS, Economic Statistics (Field 5), in consultation with relevant partner ACSs, should ensure that there are processes in place, informed by CHSP's lessons learned, to support the CHSP's continued collaboration with other partners across the agency. This includes:

• Developing mechanisms and/or governance structures that support coordination and collaboration across divisions that work on housing as well as clearly defining the housing divisions' roles and responsibilities.
• Assessing the CHSP's relationships with internal corporate partners (e.g., Stakeholder Relations and Engagement, the Data Integration Division, and the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre) given it is moving out of its development phase. This assessment should identify opportunities for further collaboration, including sharing innovations the CHSP has developed, identifying opportunities to leverage internal partners' expertise, and defining their roles moving forward.
• Reviewing and documenting lessons learned from the CHSP, and sharing these lessons, including innovative in-house solutions, with key partners to promote innovation and expediency.

Management response and action plan

Recommendation 1:

The ACS, Economic Statistics (Field 5), should ensure a comprehensive strategic plan is developed that defines the CHSP's core priorities:

• The strategic plan should consider the development of new products that meet users' needs and existing gaps, the CHSP's communications goals, and provide a roadmap on how to efficiently achieve these in a standardized and sustainable way.
  • The plan should be based on a risk analysis that accounts for the CHSP's evolution from a developing program to a more established one — thus impacting the balance between innovation, expediency, and risk appetite.
• The strategic plan, either annual or multi-year, should be reviewed periodically by the ACS or appropriate oversight group.

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendation.

The CHSP will develop a comprehensive strategic plan outlining CHSP's short (1 year), medium (3 years) and long term (5+ years) priorities based on a risk analysis. The plan will include:

• An elaboration of new data and data products based on the needs of its users founded on extensive and ongoing stakeholder engagement. As part of the risk analysis, the development of new data and data products will consider quality, relevance, timeliness, data availability, processing complexity and the costs involved in creating new data products.
• A road map, which includes optimization and standardization strategies to produce efficiencies. Consultations with internal stakeholders will be conducted as part of the risk analysis to ensure the solutions being proposed lead to a balanced risk profile for the stability and agility of the program.
• A proactive CHSP communications plan developed in collaboration with Field 4 that seeks the right balance between innovation, expedience and risk appetite to enhance Statistics Canada's role as a leading centre for Canadian housing data and expertise.

Deliverables and timelines

A comprehensive 5-year strategic plan approved by ACS. The strategic plan will be reflective of a risk analysis, address new products that meet users' needs and existing gaps, and include a communication plan and a roadmap. (February 2023 and annually refreshed afterwards)

Recommendation 2:

The ACS, Economic Statistics (Field 5), in consultation with relevant partner ACSs, should ensure that there are processes in place, informed by CHSP's lessons learned, to support the CHSP's continued collaboration with other partners across the agency. This includes:

• Developing mechanisms and/or governance structures that support coordination and collaboration across divisions that work on housing as well as clearly defining the housing divisions' roles and responsibilities.
• Assessing the CHSP's relationships with internal corporate partners (e.g., Stakeholder Relations and Engagement, the Data Integration Division, and the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre) given it is nearing the end of the first developmental phase. This assessment should identify opportunities for further collaboration, including sharing innovations the CHSP has developed, identifying opportunities to leverage internal partners' expertise, and defining their roles moving forward.
• Reviewing and documenting lessons learned from the CHSP, and sharing these lessons, including innovative in-house solutions, with key partners to promote innovation and expediency.

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendation.

The CHSP will engage in a consultation/review exercise:

• With internal housing stakeholders to determine appropriate mechanisms or governance structures to better strategically align the work of the CHSP with other housing program areas, enable more collaboration, and avoid duplication, to better serve Canadians and meet the evolving housing data needs of its users.
• With internal corporate partners to assess current collaborations, identify opportunities for further collaboration, and share innovations with a goal of defining roles moving forward with the aim of reducing costs, improving timeliness and data quality. As part of this assessment, readiness and capacity of internal partners would be considered.
• Internally, to identify key lessons learned that are deemed relevant and useful for the agency with its key partners. Lessons will be shared with divisions that are implicated in the lessons learned.

Deliverables and timelines

• Documented governance structures, processes and/or roles and responsibilities developed in collaboration with internal partners. (April 2023 and periodically refreshed)
• Documented assessment of internal partnerships and identification of opportunities for further collaboration. (January 2023 and periodically refreshed)
• Lessons learned from the CSHP documented and shared with key partners. (November 2022)

Appendix A – Variables and data products released by the CHSP included in evaluation scope

List of variables released by the CHSP included in the evaluation scope

• Admission category of immigrant, category
• Age of property owner, category
• Age of property owner, number
• Assessment value of residential property, category
• Assessment value of residential property, value
• Birth year of property owner, category
• Condominium status of residential property, category
• Employment income of person, status
• Family income of person, value
• Family size of census family, number
• First-time home buyer status of person, status
• Geographic location of residential property, name
• Home buyer's amount claimant status of property owner, status
• Immigrant status of person, category
• Industry of property owner, type
• Legal type of property owner, category
• Living area of residential property, area
• Living area of residential property, category
• Marital status of person, category
• Number of buyers as part of a property sale of property buyer, category
• Number of owners of residential properties, category
• Number of residential properties, count
• Number of residential properties owned of property owner, category
• Ownership type of property owner, category
• Ownership type of residential property, category
• Owner status of person, category
• Period of construction of residential property, category
• Place of birth of person, name
• Price-to-income ratio of property buyer, number
• Property type of residential property, category
• Property use of residential property, category
• Residency status of property owner, category
• Residency status of residential property, category
• Residential properties assessment value of property owner, category
• Sale price of property, value
• Sales of property, status
• Sex of person, category
• Tax filer status of person, status
• Total income of person, value
• Type of census family, category

Table 4. List of data products released by the CHSP included in the evaluation scope

Type	Data products
CHSP Data Tables: Common Output Data Repository (CODR) Tables	Common Output Data Repository tables are available publicly on the Statistics Canada website and provide data that covers a variety of indicators available from the CHSP. Users can customize the tables. Link: CHSP Data Tables
Analytical Products: Housing Statistics in Canada / Economic Insights Publications	The Housing Statistics in Canada is a new publication that was created by the CHSP to provide insights on housing data and analysis. Readers can access in-depth information on the latest housing data released by the Agency. The series relies on both descriptive and analytical methods to analyze administrative and survey data sets that relate to housing. Publications in Economic Insights highlight issues related to the growth and development of Canada's economy. Links: Housing Statistics in Canada Economic Insights Publications Residential Property Ownership Among Refugees in Vancouver and Toronto Immigrant Ownership of Residential Properties in Toronto and Vancouver
Infographics	Data from the CHSP was used to develop embedded or standalone infographics. Links: Infographics embedded in publications: Residential real estate sales in 2018: The relationship between house prices and incomes Residential real estate sales in 2018: Who is purchasing real estate? Standalone infographics: Who invests in Nova Scotia's housing market? Who Invests in Ontario's Housing Market? Who invests in British Columbia's Housing Market? A detailed look at residential properties in British Columbia A detailed look at residential properties in Ontario
Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer (formerly Housing Data Viewer)	The Housing Data Viewer was created by the CHSP to allow users to visualize Statistics Canada's Housing data with eventually other surveys, censuses and trusted data sources. This is now possible within the Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer, where all data that was available in the viewer can now be explored with Census, Health and other community data. Link: Canadian Statistical Geospatial Explorer Hub
Thematic Maps	The CHSP introduced thematic maps to help people, business owners, academics, and management at all levels, to understand key information derived from the data by representing it visually at the geographical level. The thematic maps are intended to quickly communicate a message, simplify the presentation of large amounts of data, see data patterns and relationships and monitor changes in variables over time. Link: Canadian Housing Statistics Program - Thematic Maps
Type	Methodological Products
Metadata	Statistics Canada provides a description of and documentation for the CHSP as well as information about data sources, methodology, data accuracy, variables, changes, reference periods, and related products. Link: Surveys and statistical programs - Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP)
Quality Assurance Framework	A new framework developed with the CHSP provides quality indicators for administrative data. Link: Quality evaluation - Additional Information - Surveys and statistical programs - Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP)
Type	Alternative Access Methods for Data Products
Research Data Centres (RDC) Microdata files	Research Data Centres (RDCs) promote and facilitate research that uses Statistics Canada microdata within secure facilities. Approved users can access microdata files from the CHSP database. Link: Research Data Centres
Customized Data Products	Statistics Canada provides professional services to identify users' specific information needs. This service includes custom data tables, maps, research and analysis. Link: Customized products and services
Type	Communication Products
Housing Portal	The Housing Portal is a page that provides access to various data products (e.g., thematic maps, articles, housing data viewer, key indicators) about housing. Link: Housing statistics
The Daily releases	The Daily is Statistics Canada's official release bulletin, the Agency's first line of communication with the media and the public. The Daily releases have covered data from the CHSP. Link: The Daily — Canadian Housing Statistics Program, 2019 and 2020