Why do we conduct 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@canada.ca or by fax at 613-951-6583.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as with the Ministère de l'énergie et des ressources naturelles du Québec, Alberta Energy, the British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, the British Columbia Ministry of Natural Gas Development, the National Energy Board, Natural Resources Canada and Environment 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.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

  • Legal name
  • Operating name (if applicable)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

  • This is the current main activity
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity
    • e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • This is not the current main activity

Main activity

5. You indicated that is not the current main activity.

Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: ?

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

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

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

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

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is:

Main activity

Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

  • Yes, there are other activities
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity
    • e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • No, that is the only significant activity

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

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

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

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. Please attach the files that will provide the information required for the Annual Oil and Gas Extraction Survey.

To attach files

  • Press the Attach files button.
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Note:

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  • All attachments combined must not exceed 50 MB .
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Accounting Standards and Methods

1. What accounting standard is used for this report?

  • IFRS
  • USGAAP
  • ASPE
  • Other
    Specify other accounting standard

2. What method is used in accounting for exploration expenditures?

  • Successful efforts
  • Full cost
  • Other
    Specify other method

North American Industry Classification System

3. Which of the following methods were used by this business to extract oil and gas?

Select all that apply.

Oil and gas extraction (except oil sands)
Formerly classified as 211113, Conventional oil and gas extraction, this Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the exploration for, and/or production of, petroleum or natural gas from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal pumping techniques.

Oil sands extraction
Formerly classified as 211114, Non-conventional oil extraction, this industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing crude oil from oil sands or from reservoirs in which the hydrocarbons are semisolids and conventional production methods are not possible.

Oil and Gas Extraction (except oil sands)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the exploration for, and/or production of, petroleum or natural gas from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal pumping techniques. Include gas plants.

Oil Sands Extraction
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in producing crude oil from oil sands or from reservoirs in which the hydrocarbons are semisolids and conventional production methods are not possible. Include in-situ and mined oil sands projects.

Revenues and expenses, deductions and net income

4. What was this business's gross revenue from each of the following sources?

Gross revenues

  1. Sales
    Report the sales or transfer value of produced goods or services before any adjustment or intersegment elimination. Please include royalties and taxes that are imposed at the time of sale. Exclude GST.
  2. Other production revenue
    Include all other production revenue not reported in 4a. Include sales of services related to the oil and gas industry such as gas processing and well operating fees. Amount reported here should equal (question 6).
  3. Other non-production revenue
    Include all revenue not reported in sales of crude oil and natural gas (4a) or other production revenue (4b) such as foreign currency gains and losses, dividends. The amount reported here should equal (question 8).

The total gross revenues equal the sum of question 4a., 4b. and 4c.

What was this business's gross revenue from each of the following sources?
  CAN$ '000
a. Sales of crude oil and natural gas
Include all revenue associated with the sale of extracted oil and gas.
Exclude royalties, taxes and other charges.
 
b. Other production revenue
e.g., sales of services related to the oil and gas industry such as gas processing and well operating fees.
A breakdown of this revenue by provincial and territorial jurisdiction will be asked later in this questionnaire (question 6).
 
c. Other non-production revenue
Include all revenue not reported in 4a or 4b, such as foreign currency gains and losses, dividends.
A breakdown of this revenue by provincial and territorial jurisdiction will be asked later in this questionnaire (question 8).
 
Total gross revenue (a + b + c)  

5. For which of the following provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions did this business have any other production revenue?

Select all that apply.

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

6. For the [amount] reported as other production revenue, what is the breakdown by provincial and/or territorial jurisdiction?

Only include revenue associated to the oil and gas industry
Total of this question should sum to value reported in Q4 (b).

Other production revenue
Please provide a provincial breakdown of values reported in question 4b.
Include sales of services related to the oil and gas industry such as gas processing and well operating fees.

For the [amount] reported as other production revenue, what is the breakdown by provincial and/or territorial jurisdiction?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total - other production revenue  

7. For which of the following provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions did this business have any other non-production revenue?

Select all that apply.

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

8. For the [amount] reported as other non-production revenue, what is the breakdown by provincial and/or territorial jurisdiction?

Include all revenue such as foreign currency gains and losses, dividends
Total of this question should sum to value reported in Q4 (c).

Other non-production revenue
Please provide a provincial breakdown of values reported in question 4c.
Include all non-production revenue such as foreign currency gains and losses, dividends.

For the [amount] reported as other non-production revenue, what is the breakdown by provincial and/or territorial jurisdiction?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total - other production revenue  

9. What were this business's expenses and deductions for the following items?

Exclude capitalised expenditures, which are to be reported later in the questionnaire.

Note: regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such projects or ventures, as applicable.

Expenses, deductions and net income

  1. Royalties and Similar Payments
    The value reported here should equal the sum of provincial and freehold royalties for the Oil Sands Extraction sector plus the federal crown, provincial, and non-crown royalties for the Oil and Gas Extraction (except oil sands) sector, as applicable.
  2. Operating expenditures
    Include cost of materials and supplies used in production, surface lease rentals, lifting costs and all other expenditures which are related to producing operations. All general and administrative costs related to producing activities and charged to current year operations should also be included here.
    The value reported here should equal the sum of total operating expenditures for the Oil Sands Extraction sector plus the sum of total operating expenditures for the Oil and Gas Extraction (except oil sands) sector, as applicable. The breakdown of the operating expenditures will be requested later in the questionnaire.
    Exclude any non-cash charges and royalties.
  3. Salaries, wages and benefits
    Include the cost of salaries and wages (including bonuses and commissions, employer contributions to pension, medical, unemployment insurance plans, etc. ) paid to your own workforce during the reporting period.
  4. Other operating expenditures
    Include only costs associated with non-producing operations and other expense items not reported elsewhere, e.g., a natural gas processing fee paid to other companies.
  5. Interest expense
    Include interest paid on bank loans, bonds, etc.
  6. Federal income tax
    Include federal income tax pertaining to the current period and assumed to be currently due.
  7. Provincial income tax
    Include provincial income tax pertaining to the current period and assumed to be currently due. The amount reported should include the Saskatchewan Corporate Capital Tax Surcharge if applicable.
  8. Deferred income tax
    Include accrued tax obligations reflected as an expense in the income statement, but not payable in the current reporting period.
  9. Exploration and development charged to current operations
    Include exploration and development expenses charged to current operations.
  10. Amortization and depreciation expense
    The systematic charge-off to expense of costs for depreciable assets that had been initially capitalised or deferred. Write-downs of depreciable assets resulting from impairments should be included in this category. However, write-offs arising from unusual dispositions and gains and/or losses on sales of assets should be reported in question 9l. and 9m. respectively.
  11. Depletion
    Include the current depletion charges for costs subject to such deduction. Write-offs resulting from the application of ceiling tests should be reported in question 9l., 'Write-offs and amortization of deferred charges'. Gains and losses on disposal of properties should be reported in question 9m., 'Other non-cash expenses and deductions'.
  12. Write-offs and amortization of deferred charges
    Adjustments may be made for non-operating items which the company ordinarily eliminates from its reported 'Internal cash flow'.
  13. Other non-cash expenses and deductions
    Include non-cash items not reported elsewhere such as unrealised losses on currency transactions, non-controlling shareholders' interest in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries, and the equity portion of losses of unconsolidated affiliates. This item should be reduced by such non-cash revenue items as unrealised currency gains, non-controlling shareholders' interest in losses of consolidated subsidiaries, and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates.

The subtotal of expenses and deductions equals the sum of question 9a. to 9m.

The total net income equals the total gross revenues minus the subtotal of expenses and deductions.N150

What were this business's expenses and deductions for the following items?
  CAN$ '000
a. Royalties and similar payments  
b. Operating expenses
Figures reported here should equal the sum reported for the oil sands extraction sector (question 33) plus the sum reported for the oil and gas extraction sector (questions 35 to 38).
 
c. Salaries, wages and benefits  
d. Other operating expenses  
e. Interest expense  
f. Federal income tax  
g. Provincial income tax  
h. Deferred income tax  
i. Exploration and development charged to current operations  
j. Amortization and depreciation expense  
k. Depletion  
l. Write-offs and amortization of deferred charges  
m. Other non-cash expenses and deductions  
Subtotal expenses and deductions  
Total gross revenue
Previously reported in question 4.
 
Total net income
Total gross revenues minus total expenses and deductions.
 

10. How many employees did this business have?

Provide the number of employees associated with the expenses for salaries, wages and benefits (item 9c.).

  • Number of employees

Balance Sheet

11. Assets

Balance sheet

  1. Total current assets
    Include such items as cash, marketable securities, accounts receivable, inventories, etc.
  2. Net capital assets
    Include land not held for the purpose of re-sale, amortizable assets such as buildings, machinery and equipment, etc.
  3. Other assets
    Include all assets not reported as either current or capital assets.

Total assets equals the sum of questions 11a. to c.

Assets
  CAN$ '000
a. Total current assets  
b. Net capital assets  
c. Other assets  
Total assets  

12. Liabilities and equity

Balance sheet

  1. Current liabilities
    Include such items as current portion of long-term debt, accounts payable, notes payable, etc.
  2. Long-term debt
    Include all debt with a maturity of greater than one year.
  3. Other liabilities
    Include all liabilities not reported as either a current liability or long-term debt.
  4. Equity
    Include common shares, preferred shares, retained earnings and all other equity.

Total liabilities and equity equal the sum of questions 12a. to d.

Liabilities and equity
  CAN$ '000
a. Current liabilities  
b. Long term debt  
c. Other liabilities  
d. Equity  
Total liabilities and equity  

Abandonment and reclamation costs

13. Did this business have any associated abandonment and reclamation costs?

Include all costs such as well plugging and abandonment and remediation.

  • Yes
  • No

14. What were the associated abandonment and reclamation costs for your operations?

Include all costs such as well plugging and abandonment and remediation.

Figures reported here should equal to the sum reported for abandonment and reclamation costs by provincial and territorial jurisdictions (question 16).

Abandonment and Reclamation

Include costs such as well plugging and abandonment, well suspension, casing removal, zone abandonments, plug backs, reclamation and remediation.

  • CAN$ '000

15. For which of the following provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions did this business have abandonment and reclamation costs?

Select all that apply.

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

16. For the [amount] reported as abandonment and reclamation costs, what is the breakdown by provincial and/or territorial jurisdiction?

Abandonment and Reclamation

Include costs such as well plugging and abandonment, well suspension, casing removal, zone abandonments, plug backs, reclamation and remediation.

For the [amount] reported as abandonment and reclamation costs, what is the breakdown by provincial and/or territorial jurisdiction?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total - abandonment and reclamation costs  

Capital expenditures for crude oil in-situ, mining or upgraders

17. Which of the following methods of crude oil extraction are employed by this business?

Include this business's own operations as well as partnerships and joint venture activities or projects as applicable. In the next section of the questionnaire, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

Select all that apply.

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

In situ: In situ refers to extraction employing techniques of drilling wells and then injecting steam, combustion or other sources of heat into the reservoir to warm the bitumen so it can be pumped to the surface.

Mining: Mining is the use of machinery and equipment to extract deposits that are close to the surface.

Upgraders: Upgraders convert heavy bitumen into lighter crude oil.

In-situ

i.e., drilling wells and then injecting steam, combustion or other sources of heat into the reservoir to warm the bitumen so it can be pumped to the surface

Mining

i.e., the use of machinery and equipment to extract deposits that are close to the surface

Upgraders

i.e., converting heavy bitumen into lighter crude oil

18. In the oil sands extraction sector, what capital expenditures did this business have?

Note: regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

Select all that apply.

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Oil rights acquisition and retention costs

Include all fees associated with using land agents.

Land and leases purchased from others

Include all fees associated with using land agents.

Machinery and Equipment

Include items such as boilers, compressors, motors, pumps and any other items that may be termed manufacturing or mining equipment as opposed to a fixed installation such as a building.

Housing

Value of residential structures and related infrastructures within a company town-site.

Drilling and pre-mining expenditures

Drilling expenditures include core hole and delineation drilling. Include the cost of casing and other materials and equipment left in place, core analysis, logging, road building, and other directly related services. Pre-mining costs include overburden removal and other pre-production expenditures.

Cost of capitalised overhead

Report the cost of capitalised overhead not allocated in questions 19-23. These overhead charges should exclude any amounts to be reported later in the questionnaire for the Oil and Gas Extraction (except oil sands) sector.

Research and other capital expenditures

Include all research costs associated with oil sands extraction and/or natural gas extraction, such as laboratory work, consultants' fees, performance evaluations and experimental pilot plants (including any capitalised operating expenditures). Other costs include items such as drainage systems, roadways, tankages, anti-pollution equipment and fixed installations not including machinery and equipment included in question 21.

Note: On the paper version of this questionnaire, these capital expenditures were reported in Schedule II, lines 1-6.

  • Oil rights acquisition, fees and retention
  • Land and leases purchased from others
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Housing
  • Drilling and pre-mining
    • Include over burden removal.
  • Capitalised overhead
    • Exclude operating expenditures and royalties.
  • Research and other expenditures

19. What were the capital expenditures for the acquisition of oil rights, fees and retention for the following operations?

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Expenditures associated with land and lease acquisition relating to oil rights, fees and retention.

Include all fees associated with using land agents.

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

What were the capital expenditures for the acquisition of oil rights, fees and retention for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for the acquisition of oil rights, fees and retention  

20. What were the capital expenditures for land and leases purchased from other businesses for the following operations?

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Expenditures associated with the purchase of land and lease from others.

Include all fees associated with using land agents.

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

What were the capital expenditures for land and leases purchased from other businesses for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for land and leases purchased from other businesses  

21. What were the capital expenditures for machinery and equipment for the following operations?

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include items such as boilers, compressors, motors, pumps and any other items that may be termed manufacturing or mining equipment as opposed to a fixed installation such as a building.

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

What were the capital expenditures for machinery and equipment for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for machinery and equipment  

22. What were the capital expenditures for housing for the following operations?

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Value of residential structures and related infrastructures within a company town-site.

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

What were the capital expenditures for housing for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for housing  

23. What were the capital expenditures for drilling and pre-mining for the following operations?

Include overburden removal.

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Drilling expenditures include core hole and delineation drilling. Include the cost of casing and other materials and equipment left in place, core analysis, logging, road building, and other directly related services. Pre-mining costs include overburden removal and other pre-production expenditures.

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

What were the capital expenditures for drilling and pre-mining for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for drilling and pre-mining  

24. What were the capital expenditures for capitalised overhead for the following operations?

Exclude operating expenditures and royalties.

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Report the cost of capitalised overhead not allocated in questions 19-23. These overhead charges should exclude any amounts to be reported later in the questionnaire for the Oil and Gas Extraction (except oil sands) sector.

Note: Regarding partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting your company's net interest in such oil sands projects or ventures.

What were the capital expenditures for capitalised overhead for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for capitalised overhead  

25. What were the capital expenditures for research and other expenditures for the following operations?

Exclude operating expenditures and royalties.

Capital expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include all research costs associated with oil sands extraction oil and/or natural gas extraction, such as laboratory work, consultants' fees, performance evaluations and experimental pilot plants (including any capitalised operating expenditures). Other costs include items such as drainage systems, roadways, tankages, anti-pollution equipment and fixed installations not including machinery and equipment included in question 21.

What were the capital expenditures for research and other expenditures for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total capital expenditures for research and other expenditures  

Summary of capital expenditure for crude oil in-situ, mining or upgraders

26. This is a summary of your business's capital expenditures in the oil sands extraction sector.

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This is a summary of your business's capital expenditures in the oil sands extraction sector.
  CAN$ '000
Total capital expenditures for in-situ  
Total capital expenditures for mining  
Total capital expenditures for upgraders  
Total capital expenditures  

Operating expenses for crude oil in-situ, mining or upgraders

27. What operating expenses did this business have?

Select all that apply.

Operating expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Field, well or plant expenditures

Include all direct operating expenses and any other expenses directly related to the mining, stimulation, processing, upgrading and delivery of the product, and cost of purchased fuel and electricity.

Taxes

Include taxes to federal, provincial and municipal governments such as property taxes, commodity tax, and carbon tax but exclude royalties, income taxes, and taxes that are part of the list price of purchases.

Fuel and purchased electricity

Include costs for fuel and electricity for all sites.

Water handling and disposal

Include all costs pertaining to water handling and disposal.

Operating overhead

Include all remaining general and administrative expenses related to crude oil in situ, mining, upgraders or natural gas production, including any corporate allocation to this segment. (These overhead charges should exclude any reported at question 24 for capitalised overheads.)

  • Field, well and/or plant
  • Taxes
    • Exclude income taxes and royalties.
  • Purchased fuel and electricity
  • Water handling and disposal
  • Operating overhead

28. What were the field, well and/or plant expenses for the following operations?

Operating expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include all direct operating expenses and any other expenses directly related to the mining, stimulation, processing, upgrading and delivery of the product, and cost of purchased fuel and electricity.

What were the field, well and/or plant expenses for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total operating expenses for field, well and/or plant  

29. What were the taxes incurred for the following operations?

Exclude income taxes and royalties.

Operating expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include taxes to federal, provincial and municipal governments such as property taxes, commodity tax, and carbon tax but exclude royalties, income taxes, and taxes that are part of the list price of purchases.

What were the taxes incurred for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total taxes incurred from operations  

30. What were the purchased fuel and electricity expenses for the following operations?

Operating expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include costs for fuel and electricity for all sites.

What were the purchased fuel and electricity expenses for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total operating expenses for purchased fuel and electricity  

31. What were the water handling and disposal expenses for the following operations?

Exclude operating expenditures and royalties.

Operating expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include all costs pertaining to water handling and disposal.

What were the water handling and disposal expenses for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total operating expenses for water handling and disposal  

32. What were the operating overhead expenses for the following operations?

Exclude operating expenditures and royalties.

Operating expenditures for crude oil in situ, mining or upgraders

Include all remaining general and administrative expenses related to crude oil in situ, mining, upgraders or natural gas production, including any corporate allocation to this segment. (These overhead charges should exclude any reported at question 24 for capitalised overheads).

What were the operating overhead expenses for the following operations?
  CAN$ '000
In-situ  
Mining  
Upgraders  
Total operating expenses for overhead  

Summary of operating expenses for crude oil in-situ, mining or upgraders

33. This is a summary of operating expenses for crude oil in-situ, mining or upgraders.

Please review the values and if needed, click the Previous button at the bottom of the page to navigate to the previous pages to make any modifications.

This is a summary of operating expenses for crude oil in-situ, mining or upgraders.
  CAN$ '000
Total operating expenses for crude oil in-situ  
Total operating expenses for crude oil mining  
Total operating expenses for crude oil upgraders  
Total operating expenses  

Operating expenses by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions - Oil and gas extraction sector (except oil sands)

34. For which of the following provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions did this business incur operating expenses?

Select all that apply.

Operating expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Operating costs include all direct operating expenses such as wages and salaries, materials and supplies, fuel and power, well conditioning costs, municipal taxes, other direct operating expenses, maintenance and repairs expensed and contract services. Also include the non-capitalised cost of purchased injection materials used in enhanced recovery projects.

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

35. What were this business's operating expenses for field, well and gathering operations for oil and gas by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Operating expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Include primary, secondary, and tertiary recovery and pressure maintenance facilities, gathering systems and other well site facilities, surface lease rentals, and cost of purchased fuel and electricity.

What were this business's operating expenses for field, well and gathering operations for oil and gas by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total operating expenses for field, well and gathering operations  

36. What were this business's operating expenses for natural gas processing plants by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Operating expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Include expenses associated with field processing plants as well as reprocessing activities, recycling projects, and cost of purchased fuel and electricity.

What were this business's operating expenses for natural gas processing plants by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total operating expenses for natural gas processing plants  

37. What were this business's operating expenses for taxes by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Exclude income tax and royalties.

Operating expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Include taxes to federal, provincial and municipal governments, but exclude royalties, income taxes, and taxes that are part of the list price of purchases.

What were this business's operating expenses for taxes by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total operating expenses for taxes  

38. What were this business's operating expenses for overhead by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Operating expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Include all remaining general and administrative expenses related to upstream operations, including any corporate allocation to this segment.

What were this business's operating expenses for overhead by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total operating expenses for overhead  

Upstream expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions - Oil and gas extraction sector (except oil sands)

39. For which provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions did this business incur upstream capitalised expenditures in exploration, development and production?

Select all that apply.

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

40. What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for oil and gas rights acquisition and retention by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Include overhead.

Upstream exploration expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Acquisition and retention costs and fees for oil and gas rights. Include bonuses, legal fees and filing fees. Exclude inter-company sales or transfers.

Include all fees associated with using land agents.

What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for oil and gas rights acquisition and retention by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for oil and gas rights acquisition and retention  

41. What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for land and leases purchased from other petroleum companies by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream exploration expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Purchases from companies that are engaged primarily in petroleum activities.

Include all fees associated with using land agents.

What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for land and leases purchased from other petroleum companies by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for land and leases purchased from other petroleum companies  

42. What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for geological and geophysical services by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream exploration expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Include such activities as seismic crew expenses, both company owned and contract. Include camp, bulldozing and dirt work, flying crews in and out, seismograph, velocity survey, gravity meter, magnetometer, core drilling, photo geological digital processing, magnetic playback and bottom hole contributions and environmental impact studies and other similar pre-exploration expenditures. All seismic or geological and geophysical expenditures (including stratigraphic tests) should be reported here, whether such activity is deemed exploration or development by the company.

What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for geological and geophysical services by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for geological and geophysical services  

43. What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for exploration drilling by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream exploration expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Drilling outside a proven area or within a proven area, but to a previously untested horizon, in order to determine whether oil or gas reserves exist rather than to develop proven reserves discovered by previous drilling. Include costs of dry wells, casing and other materials and equipment abandoned in place; productive wells, including capped wells; and wells still in progress at year-end. Also include costs incurred in fighting blow-outs, runaways, and in replacing damaged equipment.

What were this business's upstream exploration expenditures for exploration drilling by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for exploration drilling  

44. What were this business's upstream development expenditures for development drilling by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream development expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Drilling within the proven area of an oil or gas reservoir to the depth of a stratigraphic horizon known to be productive for the purpose of extracting oil or gas reserves. This will cover costs of dry wells, including casing and other materials and equipment abandoned in place; productive wells, including capped well; and wells still in progress at year end. Include costs incurred in fighting blow-outs, runaways, and in replacing damaged equipment. Exclude costs associated with service wells.

Note: There should be no development expenditures until a development plan has been approved.

What were this business's upstream development expenditures for development drilling by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for development drilling  

45. What were this business's upstream development expenditures for proven reserves purchased by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream development expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Purchases from those companies that are engaged primarily in petroleum activities.

What were this business's upstream development expenditures for proven reserves purchased by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for proven reserves purchased  

46. What were this business's upstream production expenditures for production and non-production facilities, contract drilling rigs and supply boats by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream production expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Production facilities
Include tangible well and lease equipment comprising casing, tubing, wellheads, pumps, flowlines, separators, treaters, dehydrators. Include gathering pipelines, lease and centralized tank batteries and associated facilities prior to delivery to trunk pipelines terminals, and other production facilities. Also include costs associated with intangibles such as pre-production studies costs, and those expenditures that you consider to be pre-development.

Non-production facilities
Include automotive, aeroplane, communication, office and miscellaneous equipment not otherwise provided.

Drilling rigs and supply boats
Report expenditures including progress payments for the purchase of new and imported used and new drilling rigs (on and offshore) and supply boats.

What were this business's upstream production expenditures for production and non-production facilities, contract drilling rigs and supply boats by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for production and non-production facilities, contract drilling rigs and supply boats  

47. What were this business's upstream production expenditures for enhanced recovery projects by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream production expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Include only expenditures on facilities in tertiary projects involving steam injection, miscible flooding, etc. Include service wells, both tangible and intangible, including the costs of drilling and equipping injection wells and also the cost of capitalised injection fuel (miscible fluid) costs, but exclude non-recoverable injection fluids charged to current operations.

What were this business's upstream production expenditures for enhanced recovery projects by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for production and non-production facilities, contract drilling rigs and supply boats  

48. What were this business's upstream production expenditures for natural gas processing plants by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream production expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Report only the capitalised amounts of the plants, including structures, measuring, regulating and related equipment.

What were this business's upstream production expenditures for natural gas processing plants by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for natural gas processing plants  

49. What were this business's upstream overhead expenditures for exploration by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream overhead expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Allocate capitalised upstream overhead to the categories indicated. These overhead charges should exclude any reported in question 38 (operating expenditures for overhead).

What were this business's upstream overhead expenditures for exploration by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for exploration  

50. What were this business's upstream overhead expenditures for development by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream overhead expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Allocate capitalised upstream overhead to the categories indicated. These overhead charges should exclude any reported in question 38 (operating expenditures for overhead).

What were this business's upstream overhead expenditures for development by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for development  

51. What were this business's upstream overhead expenditures for production by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?

Upstream overhead expenditures by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions

Allocate capitalised upstream overhead to the categories indicated. These overhead charges should exclude any reported in question 38 (operating expenditures for overhead).

What were this business's upstream overhead expenditures for production by provincial and/or territorial jurisdictions?
  CAN$ '000
Newfoundland and Labrador - offshore only  
Newfoundland and Labrador - mainland only  
Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia - offshore only  
Nova Scotia - mainland only  
New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Ontario  
Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
British Columbia  
Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Total upstream expenditures for production  

Changes or events

52. 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

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Audit Report

November 2018
Project Number: 80590-107

Executive summary

Statistics Canada's mandate is to fulfill the information needs of governments, businesses and individuals for trusted data that will help improve the well-being of Canadians. Statistics Canada (the "Agency") delivers its mandate through its core program and by meeting specific information needs through optional cost-recovered statistical services work.

Statistics Canada is considered a common service organization for optional services under the Treasury Board of Canada (TB) Common Services Policy. The Agency is authorized to provide optional statistical services to other federal departments and agencies and to offer these same services to Crown corporations or non-federal organizations. These optional services are to be provided on a contractual cost-recovery basis, and rates charged are to recover but not exceed full cost of the services provided.

In 2017/2018, the Agency conducted approximately 300 statistical surveys and related services projects, and a large number of custom requests and workshops. Statistics Canada's full cost in providing these cost-recovery activities was approximately $120 million, which was recovered through contractual arrangements with service recipients (i.e., "clients").

Statistics Canada undergoes scrutiny and is challenged by clients in relation to the cost of statistical services. Given this, the appropriateness of the Agency's costing methodology and approach to estimating project costs for statistical services has been questioned periodically.

Statistics Canada continues to strategically position its cost-recovered statistical services to ensure its sustainability by providing high-quality products and services that add value. Operational effectiveness, however, is predicated on having a cost-recovery governance framework in place that promotes responsive client services and relevant information gathering and analysis. In relation to this, pricing to clients must be based on cost estimates that accurately reflect the Agency's full cost of providing statistical services. To this end, effective protocols, procedures and processes must be in place.

Why is this important?

Statistics Canada conducts a high volume of cost-recovery activities. Public profile of this client-facing program is high, and demand is increasing in light of the government's commitment to evidence-based policy and programming. Given the materiality, scope and public nature of the Agency's cost-recovered activities, combined with the increasing scrutiny of costs by its clients, it is essential that the Agency ensure effective management of this highly visible and heavily relied-upon program. This audit supports this goal and contributes to the Agency's modernization agenda by providing important insights directed at improving the operational, financial and administrative controls and processes associated with this program.

Key findings

Clients are very positive towards many aspects of the Agency's cost-recovery processes, and most clients intend to continue using Statistics Canada's statistical services. Clients generally choose Statistics Canada as a service provider for data quality and reputation reasons.

Two areas for client satisfaction improvement were identified: (1) clarity and transparency of costs; and (2) access to data prior to release.

Roles and responsibilities have been clearly defined and communicated. Responsibilities for the delivery and financial management oversight of cost-recovery projects are shared and managed jointly at various levels across the Agency.

The quarterly program financial review process is the key control to validate the quality of project cost estimates. The review process allows Statistics Canada to monitor cost-recovery project costs to budget and know whether a particular project is forecasting a surplus or deficit.

Formal, Agency-wide risk management processes are in place, though there is no Agency-wide mechanism to consolidate, store and analyze information on trends and changes in cost-recovery activities during a given fiscal year to help ensure that Statistics Canada remains relevant in meeting evolving customer needs.

Statistics Canada has developed Agency-wide standard costing rates that are reviewed regularly and approved by the Corporate Planning Committee on a yearly basis. The standard costing rates fairly reflect the Agency's relevant costs.

Common tools and templates are consistently used to develop project cost estimates and enter into contracts with clients. The Agency works collectively to deliver project results to clients at the agreed upon price, and material project level surpluses or deficits are rare.

The effectiveness of quarterly program financial reviews could be negatively impacted by some existing time coding practices.

Overall conclusion

Statistics Canada has developed an effective governance framework to manage its cost-recovery activities, and effective processes and controls are in place. The Agency's costing methodology is well documented in the Statistics Canada Costing Guideline, and common costing and contracting tools and templates are consistently used. Clients are also very positive towards many aspects of the Agency's cost-recovery processes, though areas for process and client satisfaction improvement were nonetheless identified.

The Agency can better support risk management and decision making by improving processes to capture and report on business and market intelligence. Changes to time coding practices can also help the Agency to more accurately identify risks, best practices and areas of improvement. Finally, Statistics Canada can improve the clarity and transparency of its costing methodology and can further improve client satisfaction by exploring ways to address concerns about access to data prior to release.

Conformance with professional standards

The audit was conducted in accordance with the Mandatory Procedures for Internal Auditing in the Government of Canada, which include the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Sufficient and appropriate audit procedures have been conducted, and evidence has been gathered to support the accuracy of the findings and conclusions in this report, and to provide an audit level of assurance. The findings and conclusions are based on a comparison of the conditions as they existed at the time, against pre-established audit criteria. The findings and conclusions are applicable to the entity examined, and for the scope and period covered by the audit.

Steven McRoberts
Chief Audit and Evaluation Executive

Introduction

Background

Statistics Canada's mandate is to fulfill the information needs of governments, businesses and individuals for trusted data that will help improve the well-being of Canadians. Statistics Canada (the "Agency") delivers its mandate through its core program and by meeting specific information needs through optional cost-recovered statistical services work.

Cost-recovered statistical services are part of the Agency's Cost-recovered Statistical Services Program. This program allows the Agency to remain relevant and responsive to client needs that may not be fully met by the core statistical program. In relation to this, the program is able to provide on-demand, high-quality, cost-recovered statistical services including statistical surveys and related services, and non-survey projects.

Statistics Canada is considered a common service organization for optional services under the Treasury Board of Canada (TB) Common Services Policy. An optional service is an activity to supply goods or services that other federal departments and agencies may use when it makes sense to do so. The Agency is authorized to provide optional statistical services to other federal departments and agencies and to offer these same services to Crown corporations or non-federal organizations. This covers developing statistical information through surveys or the use of administrative records, including design, organization, statistical evaluation, interpretation and analysis, and dissemination. The Agency is to provide advice or assistance, or undertake projects, as required. These optional services are to be provided on a contractual cost-recovery basis, and rates charged are to recover but not exceed full cost of the services provided. Further, these optional services must be consistent with the Agency's mandate.

In 2017/2018, the Agency conducted approximately 300 statistical surveys and related services projects, and a large number of custom requests and workshops. Statistics Canada's full cost in providing these cost-recovery activities was approximately $120 million, which was recovered through contractual arrangements with service recipients (i.e., "clients").

The Agency uses the full-cost approach to estimate and negotiate the price of statistical services. Full cost is defined as the sum of all costs, direct and indirect, incurred by the Agency in the supply of a service. The Agency has developed a costing guideline to support the development of costing information used in cost-recovery project estimates. The Statistics Canada Costing Guideline is based on the TB Guidelines on Costing.

Statistics Canada undergoes scrutiny and is challenged by clients in relation to the cost of statistical services. Given this, the appropriateness of the Agency's costing methodology and approach to estimating project costs for statistical services has been questioned periodically.

Statistics Canada continues to strategically position its cost-recovered statistical services to ensure its sustainability by providing high-quality products and services that add value. Operational effectiveness, however, is predicated on having a cost-recovery governance framework that promotes responsive client services and relevant information gathering and analysis. In relation to this, pricing to clients must be based on cost estimates that accurately reflect the Agency's full cost of providing statistical services. To this end, effective protocols, procedures and processes must be in place.

Audit objectives

The objectives of the audit were to provide the Chief Statistician and Statistics Canada's Departmental Audit Committee with reasonable assurance that

  • Statistics Canada has established an adequate and effective governance framework that is consistently applied to manage cost-recovery projects and activities
  • effective processes and controls to manage cost-recovery projects and activities are in place and consistently applied, in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, directives and guidelines.

Evaluation objective

With assistance from the Evaluation Division, the audit also assessed cost-recovery processes from the client's perspective. The objective of this line of enquiry was to provide the Chief Statistician and Statistics Canada's Performance Measurement and Evaluation Committee with insight on the effectiveness and efficiency of cost-recovery processes from the client's perspective.

Scope

The scope of the audit encompassed the functional direction provided by Corporate Services on cost recovery, and the application of this direction by the Fields during fiscal year 2017/2018.

Approach and methodology

The audit approach included an assessment and analysis of relevant documentation, and interviews with senior management, various managers and staff within the Finance Branch, and divisions in Fields 5, 6, 7 and 8. A sample of cost-recovery projects from nine divisions within Fields 5 and 8 were selected for detailed testing to ensure that projects were managed to achieve expected results and in compliance with Statistics Canada's contractual obligations, and relevant legislation and policies. The sample of projects was selected using a judgmental sampling approach that considered the size and complexity of the project. The sample only included projects within the statistical surveys and related services category (see Appendix C: Sampling methodology).

Through questionnaires and interviews, the Evaluation Division assessed the current levels of client satisfaction with cost-recovery processes. Where clients opted not to use Statistics Canada surveys or statistical services, the Evaluation Division identified the principal reasons behind these decisions.

Authority

The audit was conducted under the authority of the approved Statistics Canada Integrated Risk-Based Audit and Evaluation Plan 2018/2019 to 2022/2023.

Findings, recommendations and management response

The client's perspective

Clients are very positive towards many aspects of the Agency's cost-recovery processes, and most clients intend to continue using Statistics Canada's statistical services. Clients generally choose Statistics Canada as a service provider for data quality and reputation reasons.

Two areas for client satisfaction improvement were identified: (1) clarity and transparency of costs; and (2) access to data prior to release.

Clients responded very positively with respect to many of the Agency's cost-recovery processes, though two areas for improvement were identified.

Statistics Canada conducts a high volume of cost-recovery activities and the public profile of this client-facing program is high. As the Agency moves to be more outward facing and strategically positioned relative to its clients, the client's perspective can yield important insight. To this end, the audit included a client-focused line of enquiry that was led by the Evaluation Division.

The main objective of the client-focused line of enquiry was to provide neutral evidence-based insight on external clients' views of the effectiveness and efficiency of cost-recovery processes. In collaboration with nine divisions within Fields 5 and 8, the Evaluation Division selected a sample of 26 past and ongoing cost-recovery clients for interviews. Clients were eager to participate and express their views, as evidenced by the 92.3% response rate. Interviews were also conducted with three clients who opted not to use Statistics Canada's services.

A key concern of senior management is that existing service recipients may choose to no longer use Statistics Canada's statistical services. One reason often cited is the project cost charged by Statistics Canada to its external cost-recovery clients. One particular example was noted where a significant cost-recovery project is now being conducted by a private sector provider. In this case, the private sector provider's lower price was thought to be a critical factor in the client's choice to change service providers. Senior management expressed concern that cost-recovery clients who chose private sector alternatives were not considering the lower quality of statistical services provided by these private companies.

Overall, existing clients responded very positively (i.e., were satisfied or very satisfied) with respect to many of the Agency's cost-recovery processes (see Appendix D: Client satisfaction), and most clients were not considering other service providers. Notably, 100% of clients were satisfied or very satisfied with the usefulness of the final deliverables and results they received. Other areas with strong client satisfaction included the respect and courtesy of Statistics Canada staff (96%), and the clarity of written and person-to-person communications (91.7%). Interview results further indicated that clients generally chose Statistics Canada as a service provider for non-cost-related considerations, with data quality and reputation being the most often-mentioned reasons. While high cost was cited as a consideration for those choosing not to use Statistics Canada, other factors were also considered (e.g., access to data and timeliness).

While clients were mostly very positive in their responses, two common areas for improvement were nonetheless identified: (1) clarity and transparency of costs; and (2) access to data prior to release.

Clarity and transparency of costs

Only 40% of clients (10 out of 25 who responded) were satisfied or very satisfied with the Agency's clarity and transparency of costs. This represented the lowest-rated question across the entire questionnaire. The audit found no Agency-wide standards concerning when and how costs should be presented to clients. A review of contractual agreements found that a variety of approaches were used to present costs to clients, depending on the specific agreement. Most agreements reviewed did not present costs in a manner that would allow clients to easily understand how the costs for individual components of a project were calculated. For example, some agreements included the total cost estimate for individual project activities (e.g., sample preparation, system development and collection), while others included only lump sum milestone payment amounts without any cost breakdown.

Access to data prior to release

Only 53.3% of clients (8 out of 15 who responded) were satisfied or very satisfied with the level of access to data prior to release. This represented the lowest-rated question for the Project Delivery and Follow-up phase of the questionnaire, and also the question with the highest percentage of negative responses across the entire questionnaire (40% of clients were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied). A review of relevant contractual agreements revealed that the Agency's general terms and conditions do include high-level clauses relating to access to data prior to release. For example, section 20 indicates that an Advance Release Submission has to be established when a client has access to data prior to release. However, many contractual agreements did not otherwise address client access to data prior to release in relation to the project. Generally, clients indicated that better access to data prior to release would provide them with increased information about the responses received and permit them to participate in the data validation process.

Consistent with the Agency's client-service orientation, Statistics Canada can improve the clarity and transparency of its costing methodology. In addition, the Agency can further improve client satisfaction by exploring ways to address concerns regarding access to data prior to release.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Assistant Chief Statistician, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, in collaboration with all Assistant Chief Statisticians, ensure that

  • a standard approach is implemented for communicating costs to clients, and sufficient detail is provided within contractual agreements to enable clients to determine how the total cost of each project is calculated.

It is recommended that the Assistant Chief Statistician, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer ensure that

  • management explores ways to increase access to data prior to release if possible. In addition, greater clarity should be provided in advance, such as specific terms and conditions, so that clients understand what they have access to, at what stage, and why.

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendations.

Consultations will be conducted with a sample of external cost-recovery clients and sponsoring and supplying divisions within the Agency to establish an appropriate level of detail of costs to provide in letters of agreement. The process for managers to follow when communicating costs to external cost-recovery clients will also be clarified, as will practices for analyzing and giving clients different costing options to determine best value for money. All actions will be conducted with oversight from the Operations Committee.

Deliverables and timeline
The Director General, Finance, will
  • document and communicate best practices for providing sufficient cost details to external cost-recovery clients and implement a standardized approach for completing letters of agreement by fall 2019
  • document and communicate best practices for providing different costing options to external cost-recovery clients by fall 2019.

The Statistics Canada Policy on Official Release makes allowances for cost-recovery clients to have access to anonymized pre-release aggregated data. Inherent to increased pre-release access, however, is the risk of information being inadvertently divulged prior to official release. Additional effort on the part of the Agency is required to increase awareness of flexibility within the policy, while mitigating the risks inherent to increased sharing. All actions will be conducted with oversight from the Operations Committee.

Deliverables and timeline
The Director General, Communications and Dissemination, will
  • develop a fact sheet, to include with all letters of agreement, to clearly explain the mechanisms already in place to provide access to pre-release data and the measures that must be taken by recipients to fully protect the information until its official release by Statistics Canada by March 2019
  • deliver a presentation to subject-matter experts to increase awareness and ensure that options within the Policy on Official Release are well understood and exercised where possible and that information is included in individual letters of agreement clearly indicating what pre-release data external clients will have access to (if any) and when by March 2019
  • include a standard clause in the letter of agreement template that refers to the Policy on Official Release by fall 2019.

Governance and risk management

Roles and responsibilities have been clearly defined and communicated. Responsibilities for the delivery and financial management oversight of cost-recovery projects are shared and managed jointly at various levels across the Agency.

The quarterly program financial review process is the key control to validate the quality of project cost estimates. The review process allows Statistics Canada to monitor cost-recovery project costs to budget and know whether a particular project is forecasting a surplus or deficit.

Formal, Agency-wide risk management processes are in place, though there is no Agency-wide mechanism to consolidate, store and analyze information on trends and changes in cost-recovery activities during a given fiscal year to help ensure that Statistics Canada remains relevant in meeting evolving customer needs.

Roles and responsibilities for the delivery and financial management oversight of the Agency's cost-recovery activities have been clearly defined and communicated.

Statistics Canada employs a matrix organizational structure, which interconnects program responsibilities with functional responsibilities. Responsibilities for the delivery of cost-recovery projects are shared and managed jointly by a "sponsoring" division and many "supplying" divisions. The sponsoring division is the subject-matter lead and project manager (e.g., Agriculture Division, Health Statistics Division and Special Surveys Division). Supplying divisions are functional units responsible for providing specialized services that contribute to the delivery of a project (e.g., Statistical Information Systems Division, Household Survey Methods Division, Collection Planning and Research Division). The Finance Branch also plays an important role by defining the Agency's costing methodology and facilitating financial oversight. Further, the Corporate Planning Committee is responsible for providing strategic direction on the operationalization of Agency-wide program and corporate planning activities, and has ultimate financial management oversight responsibility.

The audit team selected a sample of cost-recovery projects for detailed testing. The audit found that all project cost estimates and contractual agreements had been reviewed by the sponsoring division's Financial Officer and approved by the division's Director. Further, for all projects tested, the individuals that signed the contractual agreement had been delegated the authority to do so (initiation authority [Director of sponsoring division] and transaction authority [Revenue Management Team]).

Overall, the audit found that roles and responsibilities for key individuals involved in cost-recovery activities have been clearly defined and communicated. Understanding of roles and responsibilities was confirmed through interviews and evidenced by the results of project testing.

The quarterly program financial review process enables Statistics Canada to monitor variances between a cost-recovery project's actual costs and its estimated budget.

Regular financial reviews should enable management to periodically compare project results achieved against expectations. By having access to reliable financial information and information on project performance, risks and issues, divisional decision makers will be positioned not only to make informed decisions, but also to ensure that appropriate strategies are developed and areas for improvement are identified.

The audit found that monitoring actual costs against a project's budget is the joint responsibility of the sponsoring division, supplying divisions and Finance Branch. It is conducted primarily by way of the quarterly program financial review process, which consists of two relevant steps: supplier review and sponsor review. Financial Officers are assigned to specific divisions and work together to complete the supplier and/or sponsor review steps.

The quarterly program financial review process is therefore the key control to validate the quality of cost estimates. As a result of the quarterly program financial review process, Statistics Canada is in a position to know whether a particular project is forecasting a surplus or deficit. Further, the combination of reporting via the Agency's annual cash/cost analysis exercise, Departmental Results Report and the quarterly program financial review process also helps to ensure that revenues received at the program level do not exceed the Agency's full cost.

The Agency can better support risk management and decision-making by improving processes to capture and report on business and market intelligence.

As previously mentioned in "The client's perspective" beginning on page 9, the risk of existing service recipients choosing to no longer use the Agency's statistical services was highlighted to the audit team by senior management. Through meetings and follow-up with nine sponsoring divisions, the audit identified only four instances (out of approximately 300) of lost clients/projects during 2017/2018. The results of client interviews also suggest that this risk is not materializing in a significant way. Nevertheless, it is important for the Agency to have sufficient business and market intelligence to facilitate the analysis of its strengths and weaknesses to make informed decisions on its cost-recovery activities. Management should identify and evaluate risks that may preclude the successful execution of quality cost-recovery activities, and risk management strategies should be developed and communicated to key stakeholders.

The audit found that formal, Agency-wide risk management processes are in place. Fields prepare individual risk registers, which help to inform the Agency's Corporate Risk Profile (CRP). The 2018/2019 CRP identifies four key risks facing the organization. One key risk within the CRP is the Agency's potential loss of relevance resulting from not fully meeting the needs of its users. In response to this risk, Statistics Canada has launched the modernization initiative, which focuses in part on user-centric service delivery. Field risk registers also include risks that link to the Agency's key risk relating to relevance.

Follow-up with nine sponsoring divisions, however, confirmed that there is no Agency-wide mechanism to consolidate, store and analyze information on trends and changes in cost-recovery activities during a given fiscal year. That is, the Agency relies on the memory of its staff (i.e., anecdotal recollection) to understand where increases or decreases in cost-recovery activities are occurring. This limits the Agency's ability to support the development of plans and strategies to help ensure that the Agency remains relevant in meeting evolving customer needs.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Assistant Chief Statistician, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer ensure that

  • the Agency develops processes to provide management with strategic information on its cost-recovery activities in an effort to support decision making.

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendation.

A new Agency-wide requirement will be added to the existing financial management framework to obtain and analyze strategic information regarding changes in cost-recovery activities, such as new contracts, renewal of contracts, lost business and other trends. Strategic information will be captured during program review, and analysis will be included as part of the multi-year planning process. All actions will be conducted with oversight from the Operations Committee.

Deliverables and timeline

The Director General, Finance, will

  • develop and use a cost-recovery business intelligence register by fall 2019.

Processes and controls

Statistics Canada has developed Agency-wide standard costing rates that are reviewed regularly and approved by the Corporate Planning Committee on a yearly basis. The standard costing rates fairly reflect the Agency's relevant costs.

Common tools and templates are consistently used to develop project cost estimates and enter into contracts with clients. The Agency works collectively to deliver project results to clients at the agreed-upon price, and material project level surpluses or deficits are rare.

The effectiveness of quarterly program financial reviews could be negatively impacted by some existing time coding practices.

Statistics Canada has developed Agency-wide standard costing rates that fairly reflect the Agency's relevant costs.

The determination of standard costing rates is complex and is based on cost accounting principles, assumptions and management estimates. It is important for Statistics Canada to have developed sound standard costing methods that enable the Agency to ensure that the amounts recovered from external clients fairly represent the Agency's true full cost for rendering its services. Appropriate and consistent standard costing methods and assumptions should be used to establish baseline standard costs in accordance with relevant policies, directives and guidelines.

The audit found that a cost-recovery project's total cost consists of both direct costs and indirect costs. Direct costs include the salaries of employees who will be working on the project and all direct non-salary costs (e.g., travel and translation). Indirect costs are costs incurred to support more than one program or activity (e.g., internal service costs, such as human resources management and financial management). A project's total calculated cost is the amount that Statistics Canada charges and recovers from the client.

The Agency's costing methodology is well documented in the Statistics Canada Costing Guideline. To calculate a cost-recovery project's total cost, Statistics Canada has developed Agency-wide standard costing rates. The Agency's standard costing rates fall into three categories: average salary rates; resource unit rates (RURs); and the Contribution to Indirect Costs (CIC) rate. The CIC rate is used to recover the Agency's indirect costs associated with its cost-recovery activities. For 2017/2018, total indirect costs were calculated to be approximately $17.4 million, excluding associated Employee Benefit Plan costs. In developing the CIC rate, Statistics Canada followed a seven-step approach, as recommended by the TB Guidelines on Costing. All standard costing rates are approved annually by the Corporate Planning Committee.

The audit team reviewed average salary rate, RUR and the CIC calculations for 2017/2018, and found that the methodology used was sound and in line with the Agency's costing guideline. A review of the Agency's annual cash/cost analysis exercise further demonstrated that these standard rates fairly reflect the Agency's relevant costs.

Common tools are consistently used to develop project cost estimates and enter into contracts with clients. The Agency works collectively to deliver project results to clients at the agreed-upon price.

It is important that Statistics Canada have processes in place to ensure that each project cost estimate adequately reflects the level of effort and risk related to the complexity of the project being undertaken to avoid project surplus or deficit situations that could result in a loss of credibility and reputation. Cost estimates should be developed in accordance with the Agency's established costing practices and at the appropriate level of detail for each project. Processes should also be in place to ensure that terms and conditions of contractual agreements are aligned with the Agency's costing practices.

The audit found that, in developing a project cost estimate, a sponsoring division must estimate the level of effort (i.e., number of days per employee group and level) necessary for its own staff and also obtain quotes on the level of effort required from relevant supplying divisions. This information is entered into the Corporate Costing Workbook (CCW), a common tool within which the Agency's standard costing rates are integrated, and the total project cost is calculated. The Agency then prepares a Letter of Agreement (LOA), a formal contract between Statistics Canada and a client.

The audit team selected a sample of cost-recovery projects for detailed testing. For all projects tested, the audit found that costing rates used within the CCWs aligned with the approved Agency-wide standard costing rates. Mathematical accuracy of project cost calculations within the CCWs was also observed. The audit found that LOAs were consistently developed using common templates that included standardized general terms and conditions. Further, the audit observed alignment between a project's total cost estimate, as per the CCW, and amounts identified in the LOA's terms of payment.

With respect to the manner in which individual divisions determine the level of effort necessary for a particular cost-recovery project, methods generally varied among and within divisions, as did supporting documentation. Many sponsoring divisions determine the necessary level of effort based on personal past experience, a previous year's CCW (for recurring and cyclical projects) or level of effort for similar projects. Some supplying divisions have developed standardized tools to assist in developing their level of effort estimates (i.e., quotes), though approaches can vary from project to project and Chief to Chief for others.

All the same, the audit found that scenarios where surplus money is either returned to clients or additional money is requested from clients are quite rare. Though divisional variances were commonly observed within the individual projects tested, the audit only observed material project-level variances for 6 of the 21 projects sampled. That is to say that some division deficits are offset by other division surpluses and, overall, the Agency works collectively to deliver project results to clients at the agreed-upon price.

The effectiveness of the quarterly program financial review process, the key control to validate the quality of cost estimates, could be negatively impacted by some existing time coding practices.

Typically, project cost estimates consist primarily of direct salary costs for both the sponsoring division and relevant supplying divisions. Accurate time coding is therefore essential to assess a project's performance against initial expectations (i.e., to determine and explain variances between actual project costs and budget). In relation to this, each cost-recovery project is assigned a unique program element (PE) code by Finance. Statistics Canada employees in both sponsoring and supplying divisions use the Time Management System to code and record the time they spend working on individual cost-recovery projects (i.e., PE codes). Costs are attributed to both the employee's division and the project.

The audit team conducted interviews with nine sponsoring and supplying divisions that included a discussion of time coding practices within each division. The audit found that four divisions relied on the budgeted amount as the upper limit of actual labour costs to be recorded to a project. That is, staff record the time spent on the project up to the cost-recovery project's budgeted amount, not per the actual effort required to complete the work. For some projects, this practice could lead to an understatement of actual costs. These time coding practices prevent Statistics Canada from obtaining the information required to assess cost-recovery project performance against initial estimates in an accurate and consistent manner.

It is important for employees within sponsoring and supplying divisions to record actual time spent working on individual cost-recovery projects as accurately as possible so that actual effort can be tracked and compared to original estimates. Consistent and accurate time coding would improve the quality of quarterly program financial reviews, and allow the Agency to identify risks, best practices and areas of improvement.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Assistant Chief Statistician, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, in collaboration with all Assistant Chief Statisticians, ensure that

  • consistent Agency-wide cost-recovery project time coding practices that include actual project labour costs are adopted.

Management response

Management agrees with the recommendation.

Enhancements to time coding practices to ensure consistency across the Agency will be explored to effectively report the actual effort required to complete cost-recovery activities. Time coding should represent the actual effort required to complete the work, regardless of the budgeted amount. This practice will be clearly articulated, and awareness will be increased with cost-recovery managers. Analysis will also be performed periodically to identify cost-recovery projects that match expenses to budget. All actions will be conducted with oversight from the Operations Committee.

Deliverables and timeline

The Director General, Finance, will

  • increase awareness of time coding practices with cost-recovery managers through COMM-Weekly messages and other communications activities by March 2019
  • clarify time coding practices for cost-recovery projects by adding a new Hub page and by including a new section in the Statistics Canada Costing Guideline by March 2019
  • implement a new requirement in the program review to analyze and identify projects that match expenses to budget by fall 2019.

Appendices

Appendix A: Audit criteria

Appendix A: Audit criteria
Control objectives / Core controls / Criteria Sub-criteria Policy instruments/Sources
Objective 1: Statistics Canada has established an adequate and effective governance framework that is consistently applied to manage cost-recovery projects and activities.
1.1 Oversight roles and responsibilities are established and clearly communicated with respect to cost-recovery activities. 1.1.1 Roles and responsibilities related to cost-recovery activities are formally established and understood.
1.1.2 Annual rates, project cost estimates and letters of agreement are reviewed and approved at the appropriate level
  • Office of the Comptroller General (OCG) Audit Criteria related to Management Accountability Framework (MAF): A Tool for Internal Auditors—Accountability, AC-1; Governance and Strategic Directions, G-1, G-2
  • Statistics Canada Costing Guideline
  • Statistics Canada Delegation of Financial Signing Authorities chart and associated notes
  • Cost-recovery/ revenue process flowcharts.
1.2 External and internal environments are monitored to obtain information that support decision making regarding the Agency's cost-recovery activities and strategy. 1.2.1 Regular financial reviews enable management to compare project results achieved against expectations on a periodic basis.
1.2.2 Adequate business and market intelligence is available to facilitate the analysis of Agency strengths and weaknesses and to support decision making.
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Stewardship, ST-4, ST-15
  • Statistics Canada Costing Guideline
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Governance, G-5, G-6.
1.3 Management identifies and evaluates its risks, and risk management strategies are developed and communicated to key stakeholders. 1.3.1 Management identifies the risks that may preclude the successful execution of quality cost-recovery activities.
1.3.2 Risks related to cost-recovery activities are assessed and mitigation strategies are developed and communicated.
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Risk Management, RM-2, RM-4, RM5, RM-6.
Objective 2: Effective processes and controls to manage cost-recovery projects and activities are in place and consistently applied, in compliance with relevant legislation, policies, directives and guidelines.
2.1 Appropriate and consistent standard costing methods and assumptions are used to establish baseline standard costs in accordance with relevant TB policies, directives and guidelines. 2.1.1 The methodology used to calculate standard cost rates is documented and follows relevant TB policies and guidelines.
2.1.2 Cost components (i.e., direct and indirect, fixed and variable) used in the calculation of standard cost rates (average salary, RURs and the CIC) are properly identified and classified to ensure project costs fairly reflect the Agency's full costs.
2.1.3 Cost components are not double counted.
2.1.4 Processes in place enable management to ensure that revenues received do not exceed the Agency's full costs.
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Policy and Programs, PP-4; Stewardship, ST-5, ST-6
  • TB Common Services Policy
  • TB Directive on Charging and Special Financial Authorities
  • TB Guidelines on Costing
  • Statistics Canada Costing Guideline
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Policy and Programs, PP-4; Stewardship, ST-7
  • Financial Administration Act
  • 1985 Order in Council
  • Annual appropriation act.
2.2 Effective processes and controls are in place over the management of cost-recovery activities, including project cost estimates and negotiation of contractual agreements with clients. 2.2.1 Cost estimates are developed in accordance with Agency costing guidelines at the appropriate level of detail for each project.
2.2.2 Controls in place ensure that project costs and staff time worked on projects and coded accurately to ensure that information required to review project performance against initial estimates is accurate.
2.2.3 Terms and conditions of contractual agreements (LOAs and MOUs) are aligned with the Agency's costing practices.
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Stewardship, ST-1, ST-2, ST-3; People, PPL-4
  • Statistics Canada Costing Guideline
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Stewardship, ST-4.
2.3 Processes and controls in place over the management of cost-recovery activities are in line with the Agency's values, ethics and code of conduct. 2.3.1 Management has established cost-recovery processes that are in line with Statistics Canada's values and ethics and code of conduct.
  • OCG Audit Criteria related to MAF: A Tool for Internal Auditors—Stewardship, ST-22
  • Statistics Canada Code of Conduct.
Objective 3: Cost-recovery processes are effective and efficient from the client's perspective (assessed by the Evaluation Division).
3.1 Overall, current clients are satisfied or very satisfied with all aspects of the project initiation or planning phase.

Current clients will be asked to identify their level of satisfaction with

  1. Statistics Canada staff understanding their needs
  2. the length of time taken to receive a response to their initial request or enquiry
  3. the extent to which the written draft proposal responded to their needs (if applicable)
  4. this phase of the project.
3.2 Current clients are satisfied or very satisfied with all aspects of the contract or Letter of Agreement phase.

Current clients will be asked to identify their level of satisfaction with

  1. the length of time taken to receive a written proposal or cost estimate for services
  2. the clarity of the written proposal
  3. the cost of the proposed services
  4. the length of time required to finalize the contract or letter of agreement
  5. if required, the amendment process for their contract or letter of agreement
  6. this phase of the project.
3.3 Current clients are satisfied or very satisfied with all aspects of the project delivery and follow-up phase.

Current clients will be asked to identify their level of satisfaction with

  1. for surveys, their level of involvement in the development of the survey questionnaire (if applicable)
  2. their level of access to data prior to release (if applicable)
  3. their level of access to the final data after it was published
  4. the status report(s) for their project (if applicable)
  5. the resolution of any cost issues related to their project
  6. the time required to complete their project
  7. follow-up activities including the client satisfaction questionnaire or post-mortem
  8. this phase of the project.
3.4 Current clients are satisfied or very satisfied with all aspects of the overall assessment of the project.

Current clients will be asked to identify their level of satisfaction with

  1. clarity and transparency in the cost determination process
  2. clarity and transparency in discussions regarding timeliness
  3. clarity and transparency in discussions regarding the scope of the project
  4. clarity and transparency in discussions regarding access to data
  5. the publication of the results by Statistics Canada (e.g., The Daily, infographics and analytical articles)
  6. the usefulness of the final data or results
  7. the clarity of written and person-to-person communications
  8. the respect and courtesy of Statistics Canada staff
  9. this project.
3.5 Clients who have opted to not use Statistics Canada surveys or statistical services identify the principal reasons for their decision.

Clients who have opted to not use Statistics Canada services will be probed to determine if the principal reason(s) for not doing so were

  • survey objective
  • timeliness
  • access to data or results
  • cost
  • other (please explain).

Appendix B: Initialisms

Appendix B: Initialisms
Initialisms Description
CCW Corporate Costing Workbook
CIC Contribution to indirect costs
CRP Corporate risk profile
LOA Letter of Agreement
MAF Management Accountability Framework
OCG Office of the Comptroller General
RUR Resource unit rate
TB Treasury Board of Canada

Appendix C: Sampling methodology

2017/2018 Client billings: Cost-recovered statistical services
Category Field Revenue $ % # of Projects Sample size
Audit Evaluation
Statistical surveys and services 8 – Social, Health and Labour Statistics 76,152,440 62.4 121 13 18
5 – Economic Statistics 32,884,481 27 108 8 5
6 – Analytical Studies, Methodology and Statistical Infrastructure 7,390,587 6 65 Out of scope
3 – Corporate Services 660,454 0.5 1
7 – Census, Operations and Informatics 212,639 0.1 2
Sub-total (SSRS) 117,300,601 96 297 21 23
Custom requests and workshops All fields 4,275,983 4 Out of scope
Grand total 121,576,584 100  

Appendix D: Client satisfaction with cost-recovery processes (select aspects)

Appendix D: Client satisfaction with cost-recovery processes (select aspects)
Overall, how satisfied or dissatisfied were you with: Satisfied or very satisfied

Positive responses
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Neutral responses
Dissatisfied or very dissatisfied

Negative responses
Total
The usefulness of the final data or results. Count 16 0 0 16
% 100 0 0 100
The respect and courtesy of Statistics Canada staff. Count 24 1 0 25
% 96 4 0 100
This project. Count 23 1 0 24
% 95.8 4.2 0 100
The clarity of written and person-to-person communications. Count 22 2 0 24
% 91.7 8.3 0 100
The time required to complete your project. Count 20 0 2 22
% 90.9 0 9.1 100
Clarity and transparency in discussions regarding timeliness. Count 20 2 2 24
% 83.3 8.3 8.3 100
Clarity and transparency in discussions regarding the scope of the project. Count 18 4 1 23
% 78.3 17.4 4.3 100
Your level of access to data prior to release (if applicable). Count 8 1 6 15
% 53.3 6.7 40 100
Clarity and transparency in the cost determination process. Count 10 7 8 25
% 40 28 32 100

Food Services and Drinking Places (Monthly): CVs for Total Sales by Geography - January 2018 to January 2019

CVs for Total Sales by Geography
Table summary
This table displays the results of CVs for Total Sales by Geography. The information is grouped by geography (appearing as row headers), Month, 201801, 201802, 201803, 201804, 201805, 201806, 201807, 201808, 201809, 201810, 201811, 2018012 and 201901 (appearing as column headers), calculated using percentage unit of measure (appearing as column headers).
Geography Month
201801 201802 201803 201804 201805 201806 201807 201808 201809 201810 201811 201812 201901
percentage
Canada 0.68 0.64 0.63 0.64 0.67 0.67 0.72 0.68 0.65 0.57 0.61 0.63 0.70
Newfoundland and Labrador 1.34 1.45 1.37 1.01 1.28 1.38 1.76 1.52 1.30 1.93 1.61 1.60 2.56
Prince Edward Island 2.71 1.70 3.38 3.24 3.76 3.34 6.79 4.04 6.09 5.34 4.98 4.67 3.10
Nova Scotia 2.32 3.45 3.37 3.42 2.17 2.48 5.24 3.74 2.86 2.95 3.77 3.87 2.44
New Brunswick 2.58 2.67 2.26 2.41 1.46 2.99 3.51 2.69 2.39 2.36 2.12 2.08 2.13
Quebec 1.49 1.37 1.29 1.34 1.19 1.21 1.34 1.27 1.36 1.21 1.35 1.21 1.24
Ontario 1.24 1.15 1.18 1.11 1.21 1.22 1.21 1.12 1.02 1.01 1.09 1.17 1.30
Manitoba 2.36 2.36 2.02 2.17 1.77 1.67 1.87 1.77 1.78 2.82 2.21 2.14 2.04
Saskatchewan 1.29 1.51 1.46 1.57 1.32 1.29 1.22 1.37 1.50 1.52 1.16 1.32 1.79
Alberta 1.25 0.96 0.94 1.13 1.13 0.99 1.19 1.29 1.27 1.12 1.27 1.26 2.00
British Columbia 1.96 1.86 1.77 2.08 2.24 2.13 2.42 2.40 2.31 1.68 1.67 1.77 1.71
Yukon Territory 3.58 2.77 2.38 1.81 1.85 3.79 2.89 3.19 2.03 4.01 2.60 3.79 2.84
Northwest Territories 1.12 1.10 1.25 1.51 1.60 1.15 0.75 0.84 0.74 1.01 0.91 0.92 1.03
Nunavut 0.00 0.00 1.91 0.66 13.51 9.14 5.50 8.90 13.61 13.16 18.08 21.06 12.10

Manufacturing and Wholesale Trade (Monthly) - January 2018 to January 2019: National Level CVs by Characteristic

Text table 1: National Level CVs by Characteristic
Month Sales of goods manufactured Raw materials and components inventories Goods / work in process inventories Finished goods manufactured inventories Unfilled Orders
%
January 2018 0.62 1.10 1.40 1.42 1.19
February 2018 0.61 1.10 1.83 1.48 1.16
March 2018 0.63 1.18 1.48 1.38 1.13
April 2018 0.74 1.21 1.29 1.43 1.15
May 2018 0.61 0.96 1.27 1.37 1.07
June 2018 0.59 1.01 1.31 1.35 1.16
July 2018 0.65 0.96 1.27 1.31 1.13
August 2018 0.62 0.93 1.22 1.31 1.09
September 2018 0.60 0.90 1.18 1.20 1.09
October 2018 0.58 0.94 1.22 1.21 1.12
November 2018 0.60 0.90 1.23 1.22 1.14
December 2018 0.60 0.96 1.19 1.32 1.09
January 2019 0.59 0.98 1.23 1.27 1.20

Why do we conduct this survey?

To obtain information on the status of the energy industries of Canada. This information serves as an important indicator of Canadian economic performance, is used by all levels of government in establishing informed policies in the energy area and, in the case of public utilities, is used by governmental agencies to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities. The private sector likewise uses this information in the corporate decision-making process.

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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.

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 5.
  • Fax number (including area code)

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

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

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

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

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.

  • Industry classification
    • Prefilled NAICS Description
  • Industry classification
    • Description and examples
  • Industry classification
    • Prefilled NAICS Description
  • This is the current main activit
    • Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity
      e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • This is not the current main activity

Main activity

5. You indicated that Industry classification is not the current main activity.

Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: Industry classification ?

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

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

How to search:

  • if desired, you can filter the search results by first selecting this business or organization's activity sector
  • enter keywords or a brief description that best describes this business or organization main activity
  • press the Search button to search the database for an activity that best matches the keywords or description you provided
  • then select an activity from the list.

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

 Enter keywords or a brief description, then press the Search button

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is:

Reported NAICS

Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

  • Yes, there are other activities
    • Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity
      e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • No, that is the only significant activity

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

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

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

Reporting period information

1. What are the start and end dates of this business's or organization's most recently completed fiscal year?

  • Fiscal year start date
  • Fiscal year end date

2. What is the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business
  • Change of ownership
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Change of accounting method
  • Ceased operations
  • Other
    Specify the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year

Operating revenue and expenses

1. What were the operating revenues, expenses and net income of this business for the 2018 fiscal year?

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Please consult the Gas Pipeline Uniform Accounting Regulations link for more information.

What were the operating revenues, expenses and net income of this business for the 2018 fiscal year?
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenues  
Transportation revenue from gathering operations  
Transportation revenue from trunk line operations  
Other operating revenue  
Total operating revenue  
Operating expenses  
Salaries and wages  
Operating fuel and power  
Materials and supplies  
Outside services  
Other expenses  
Taxes other than income taxes  
Total operating expenses  
Net revenue from operations  
Other income  
Income from affiliated companies and income from investments  
All other income  
Total other income  
Other deductions  
Other deductions  
Total other deductions  
Fixed charges  
Depreciation and amortization  
Interest on long-term debt  
Other fixed charges  
Total fixed charges  
Provision for income taxes  
Provision for income taxes  
Net income after taxes  

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The amount reported for total operating revenue is significantly different than the total operating revenue reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total operating expenses is significantly different than the total operating expenses reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for Net revenue from operations is significantly different than the net revenue from operations reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total other income is significantly different than the total other income reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total other deductions is significantly different than the total other deductions reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total fixed assets is significantly different than the total fixed assets reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for net income after taxes is significantly different than the net income after taxes reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

Balance sheet

2. What are the assets and liabilities, by the following categories, for this business in the 2018 fiscal year?

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What are the assets and liabilities, by the following categories, for this business in the 2018 fiscal year?
  CAN$ '000
Current assets  
Cash on hand and temporary investments  
Accounts receivable less provisions for doubtful accounts  
Materials and supplies and oil inventories  
Other current assets  
Total current assets  
Investments  
Investments in affiliated companies  
Other investments  
Total investments  
Fixed assets  
Transportation plant  
Non-transportation plant  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization  
Operating oil supply  
Net fixed assets  
Deferred debits  
Total assets  
Liabilities and shareholders equity - current liabilities  
Loans and notes payable  
Accounts payable and accrued  
Long-term debt due within one year  
Other current liabilities  
Total current liabilities  
Deferred credit and appropriations  
Deferred credit and appropriations  
Liabilities and shareholders equity - long-term liabilities  
Long-term debt less long-term debt owned  
Advances from affiliated companies  
Total long-term debt  
Capital stock and surplus  
Capital stock  
Contributed surplus  
Retained earnings  
Other equity  
Total capital stock and surplus  
Total liabilities, capital stock and surplus  

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The amount reported for total current assets is significantly different than the total current assets reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total investments is significantly different than the total investments reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total fixed assets is significantly different than the total total fixed assets reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total assets is significantly different than the total total assets reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total current liabilities is significantly different than the total current liabilities reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total long-term debt is significantly different than the total long-term debt reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total capital stock and surplus is significantly different than the total capital stock and surplus reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for total liabilities, capital stock and surplus is significantly different than the total liabilities, capital stock and surplus reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

Employment and payroll

3. What were the salary, wages and total number of employees by category in the 2018 fiscal year?

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What were the salary, wages and total number of employees by category in the 2018 fiscal year?
  Total number of employees for 2018 Salaries and wages for the year CAN$ '000
Management    
Working owners and partners    
Management    
Total management    
Professional, technical and administrative    
Geophysicists    
Geologists    
Petroleum engineers    
Other engineers    
Other professional personnel    
Sub-total professional personnel    
Specialists and technicians    
Clerical and secretarial    
Other administrative personnel    
Total ─ professional, technical and administrative    
Production, field, plant and related workers    
Wage-earners    
Total employment, salaries and wages    

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The amount reported for salaries and wages for the year for total management is significantly different than the salaries and wages reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for salaries and wages for the year for total professional, technical and administrative is significantly different than the salaries and wages reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

The amount reported for salaries and wages for the year for total employment, salaries and wages is significantly different than the salaries and wages reported last reporting period.

  • I confirm that all values are correct.
  • I am unable to confirm that all values are correct.

Method of collection

4. Indicate whether you will be answering the remaining questions related to pipeline length, diameter, capacity and/or the horsepower used to move product in the pipeline or attaching files with the required information.

  • Answering the remaining questions
  • Attaching files

Line types

5. During the 2018 fiscal year, which of the following line types did this company operate?

Parallel lines are defined as pipelines which occupy the same right-of-way as the main line, or right-of-way adjacent to and essentially parallel with the main line, and which have an independent pressure source and through which the product carried has a common origin and destination.

Loops are defined as pipelines which occupy the same right-of-way as the main line, or right-of-way immediately adjacent to and parallel with the main line, and which are not completely independent of the main line for a pressure source, and through which the product carried has a common origin and destination.

Select all that apply.

  • Field and gathering lines
  • Transmission main lines
  • Parallel lines and loops
  • None of the above

Locations

6. Which of the following provinces or territories did this operation use the following line types?

Select all that apply.

  • Field and gathering lines
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Nova Scotia
    • New Brunswick
    • Quebec
    • Ontario
    • Manitoba
    • Saskatchewan
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Yukon
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nunavut
  • Transmission main lines
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Nova Scotia
    • New Brunswick
    • Quebec
    • Ontario
    • Manitoba
    • Saskatchewan
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Yukon
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nunavut
  • Parallel lines and loops
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Nova Scotia
    • New Brunswick
    • Quebec
    • Ontario
    • Manitoba
    • Saskatchewan
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Yukon
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nunavut

Field and gathering lines

7. Please provide the length of the field and gathering lines for the following provinces or territories.

Please provide the length of the field and gathering lines for the following provinces or territories.
  Length of pipeline in kilometres
Newfoundland and Labrador  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Newfoundland and Labrador  
Prince Edward Island  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Nova Scotia  
New Brunswick  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Quebec  
Ontario  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Ontario  
Manitoba  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Alberta  
British Columbia  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in British Columbia  
Yukon  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Nunavut  

Transmission main lines

8. Please provide the length of the transmission main lines for the following provinces or territories.

Please provide the length of the transmission main lines for the following provinces or territories.
  Length of pipeline in kilometres
Newfoundland and Labrador  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Newfoundland and Labrador  
Prince Edward Island  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Nova Scotia  
New Brunswick  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Quebec  
Ontario  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Ontario  
Manitoba  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Alberta  
British Columbia  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in British Columbia  
Yukon  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Nunavut  

Parallel lines and loops

9. Please provide the length of the parallel lines and loops for the following provinces or territories.

Please provide the length of the parallel lines and loops for the following provinces or territories.
  Length of pipeline in kilometres
Newfoundland and Labrador  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Newfoundland and Labrador  
Prince Edward Island  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Prince Edward Island  
Nova Scotia  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Nova Scotia  
New Brunswick  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in New Brunswick  
Quebec  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Quebec  
Ontario  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Ontario  
Manitoba  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Manitoba  
Saskatchewan  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Saskatchewan  
Alberta  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Alberta  
British Columbia  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in British Columbia  
Yukon  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Yukon  
Northwest Territories  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Northwest Territories  
Nunavut  
Outside diameter of pipe: 0 in to 3 in (0 mm to 75 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 3 in to 6 in (76 mm to 150 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 6 in to 9 in (151 mm to 226 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 9 in to 13 in (227 mm to 328 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 13 in to 21 in (329 mm to 531 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 21 in to 42 in (532 mm to 1050 mm )  
Outside diameter of pipe: more than 42 in (more than 1051 mm )  
Total kilometres in Nunavut  

Pumping stations

10. In which provinces does this operation have pumping stations?

Select all that apply.

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
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  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
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  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Prince Edward Island

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Nova Scotia

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
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  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

New Brunswick

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
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  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Quebec

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
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  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Ontario

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
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  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Manitoba

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Saskatchewan

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Alberta

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

British Columbia

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Yukon

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Northwest Territories

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over
  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Nunavut

  • Provide the number of pumping stations within each applicable range below.
  • 1 to 5000 horsepower
  • 5001 to 10,000 horsepower
  • 10,001 to 20,000 horsepower
  • 20,001 horsepower or over

Attach files

11. Please attach the files that will provide the information required for the Annual Oil Pipeline Financial Survey (OPFS).

Please attach supplementary data related to pipeline length, diameter, capacity and/or the horsepower used to move product in the pipeline.

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.

National Weighted Rates by Source and Characteristic, January 2019

National Weighted Rates by Source and Characteristic, January 2019
Characteristics Data source
Response or edited Imputed
%
Sales of goods manufactured 91.9 8.1
Raw materials and components 82.2 17.8
Goods / work in process 86.7 13.3
Finished goods manufactured 79.4 20.6
Unfilled Orders 92.5 7.5
Capacity utilization rates 77.3 22.7

Why do we conduct 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:

  • Calculating each province and territory's fair share of federal-provincial transfer payments for health, education and social programs
  • Assisting the business community in negotiating contracts and collective agreements
  • Supporting the government in making informed decisions about fiscal, monetary and foreign exchange policies
  • Indexing social benefit programs and determining tax brackets
  • Enabling academics and economists to analyze the economic performance of Canadian industries and to better understand rapidly evolving business environments.

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, Quebec, 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
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Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

You may also contact us by email at statcan.esd-helpdesk-dse-bureaudedepannage.statcan@canada.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 Transportation and Works, the ministère des Transports du Québec, and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.

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.

There is also a Section 12 agreement with Transport Canada. Federally-regulated carriers under the authority of the Canada Transportation Act (CTA) and pursuant to the Transportation Information Regulations do not have the right to object to sharing their information with Transport Canada. Carriers which are not federally regulated may object to sharing their information with Transport Canada by writing to the Chief Statistician. Transport Canada will use the information obtained from federally-regulated carriers in accordance with the provisions of the CTA and Regulations.
Statistics Canada will also share your information under Section 12 of the Statistics Act with Infrastructure Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada, unless you refuse.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

  • Legal name:
  • Operating name (if applicable):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

  • This is the current main activity
  • This is not the current main activity
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity:
    • e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity

5. You indicated that is not the current main activity.

Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: ?

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

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

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

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

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is:

Main activity

Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

  • Yes, there are other activities
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity:
    • e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • No, that is the only significant activity

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

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

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

Reporting period information

1. What are the start and end dates of this business's or organization's most recently completed fiscal year?

Note: For the survey, the end date should fall between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 .

Here are twelve common fiscal periods that fall within the targeted dates:

  • May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018
  • June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018
  • July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
  • August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
  • September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018
  • October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018
  • November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018
  • December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018
  • January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
  • February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019
  • March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019
  • April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 .

Here are other examples of fiscal periods that fall within the required dates:

  • September 18, 2017 to September 15, 2018 (e.g., floating year-end)
  • June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 (e.g., a newly opened business).
  • Fiscal Year Start date:
  • Fiscal Year-End date:

2. What is the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business
  • Change of ownership
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Change of fiscal year
  • Ceased operations
  • Other
    Specify reason the reporting period does not cover a full year:  

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. If you have already completed your CUTA (Canadian Urban Transit Association) questionnaire for this reference period, please attach it here.

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.

Details on this business's locations - location [# reported]

Details on this business entity # reported

The following questions ask for details on each business entity that is being reported for your fiscal period. For this business entity, please verify the address and provide the requested details.

1. Please verify and correct this location's address if needed.

  • Legal name:
  • Address (number and street):
  • City:
  • Province or territory:
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Manitoba
    • New Brunswick
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Nova Scotia
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nunavut
    • Ontario
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Quebec
    • Saskatchewan
    • Yukon Territory
  • Postal Code:

2. Was this business entity operational for the full-year?

  • Yes, full-year operation
  • No, part-year operation OR non-operational

3. Statistics Canada reviews all feedback. We invite your comments pertaining to this business entity.

  • Feedback:

4. What were this business entity's part-year start and end dates?

  • Part-Year Operation Start Date:
  • Part-Year Operation End Date:

5. What was the reason(s) for part-year operation?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business entity
  • Change of fiscal year
  • Change of ownership
  • Ceased operations
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Moved
  • Other
    Specify other reason for part-year operation:  

Details on reported business entities

6. Were there any other business entities not listed that were reported for during the reporting period?

  • Yes
    • How many business entities?
    • Number of business entities:
  • No

Details on this business's additional entity [# reported]

7. Please provide the requested detail for each additional business entity

  • Legal name:
  • Address (number and street):
  • City:
  • Province or territory:
    • Alberta
    • British Columbia
    • Manitoba
    • New Brunswick
    • Newfoundland and Labrador
    • Nova Scotia
    • Northwest Territories
    • Nunavut
    • Ontario
    • Prince Edward Island
    • Quebec
    • Saskatchewan
    • Yukon Territory
  • Postal code:

8. Was this business entity operational for the full-year?

  • Yes, full-year operation
  • No, part-year operation OR non-operational

9. Statistics Canada reviews all feedback. We invite your comments pertaining to this business entity.

10. What were this business entity's part-year start and end dates?

  • Part-Year Operation Start Date:
  • Part-Year Operation End Date:

11. What was the reason(s) for part-year operation?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business entity
  • Change of fiscal year
  • Change of ownership
  • Ceased operations
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Moved
  • Other reason for part-year operation - specify:

Urban Transit Services Contracted Out

1. Is this business a municipal government, urban transit property or government agency involved in urban transit operations?

Exclude private companies.

  • Yes
  • No

2. Did this business contract out or arrange contracts for some or all of its urban transit services with private companies?

Include services for persons with disabilities or the elderly.

  • Yes
    • How many contractors?:
  • No

3. Please indicate the name of all contractors and the total amount of each contract.

Please indicate the name of all contractors and the total amount of each contract.
  Contractor name Amount of contract CAN$ '000
Contractor 1    
Contractor 2    
Contractor 3    
Contractor 4    
Contractor 5    
Contractor 6    
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Contractor 8    
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Contractor 38    
Contractor39    
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Contractor 50    
Contractor 51    
Contractor 52    
Contractor 53    
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Contractor 56    
Contractor 57    
Contractor 58    
Contractor 59    
Contractor 60    
Contractor 61    
Contractor 62    
Contractor 63    
Contractor 64    
Contractor 65    
Contractor 66    
Contractor 67    
Contractor 68    
Contractor 69    
Contractor 70    
Contractor 71    
Contractor 72    
Contractor 73    
Contractor 74    
Contractor 75    
Total amount of contracts    

4. Did this business contract out 100% of its urban transit services?

  • Yes
  • No

Passenger bus and urban transit activities

5. For your fiscal period, did you generate revenue from any of the following bus activities: urban transit or commuter services, para-transit, charter bus services, scheduled intercity services, school bus services, local sightseeing services, bus parcel express, shuttle or other passenger bus services?

  • Yes
  • No

Financial Data

6. For your fiscal period, please select all applicable geographic regions in which this business generated revenue.

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
  • United States or other countries

Revenue

7. For your fiscal period, please provide the breakdown of this business's revenue for the following categories of service.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For your fiscal period, please provide the breakdown of this business's revenue for the following categories of service.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue  
Non-operating revenue  
j. Capital funding
e.g., Federal, Provincial, Municipal and other operating contributions.
 
k. Other non-operating revenue
e.g., interest earned, sale of assets, return on investments, insurance proceeds, GST rebates.
 
Total non-operating revenue  
Total revenue
Equal to sum of total operating revenue and total non-operating revenue.
 

8. For Newfoundland and Labrador, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Newfoundland and Labrador, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Newfoundland and Labrador  

9. For Prince Edward Island, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Prince Edward Island, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Prince Edward Island  

10. For Nova Scotia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Nova Scotia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Nova Scotia  

11. For New Brunswick, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For New Brunswick, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for New Brunswick  

12. For Quebec, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Quebec, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Quebec  

13. For Ontario, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Ontario, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Ontario  

14. For Manitoba, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Manitoba, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Manitoba  

15. For Saskatchewan, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Saskatchewan, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Saskatchewan  

16. For Alberta, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Alberta, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Alberta  

17. For British Columbia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For British Columbia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for British Columbia  

18. For Yukon, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Yukon, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Yukon  

19. For Northwest Territories, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Northwest Territories, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Northwest Territories  

20. For Nunavut, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For Nunavut, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for Nunavut  

21. For United States or other countries, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For United States or other countries, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating revenue for the following categories of service for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Operating revenue  
a. Urban transit and commuter services
Include urban transit services for persons with disabilities or seniors (para transit).
 
b. Charter bus services  
c. Scheduled intercity services  
d. School bus services
Include school bus charter services.
 
e. Local sightseeing services  
f. Bus parcel express  
g. Shuttle and other passenger bus services
Specify shuttle and other passenger bus services:
 
h. Other operating revenue
Specify other operating revenue:
 
i. Operating funding  
Total operating revenue for United States or other countries  

Expenses

22. For your fiscal period, please select all applicable geographic regions in which this business generated expenses.

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
  • United States or other countries

23. For your fiscal period, please provide the breakdown of this business's expenses for the following categories.

Please report in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For your fiscal period, please provide the breakdown of this business's expenses for the following categories.
  CAN$ '000
Human resources expenses  
a. Wages and salaries - drivers  
b. Wages and salaries - mechanics  
c. Wages and salaries - other
Include all other staff including owners and executives.
 
d. Amount paid under contract to another company to provide drivers, mechanics and other labour  
e. Benefits - all employees  
f. Other human resources expenses
e.g., staff training, uniforms, tolls, meals.
 
Total human resources expenses
Equals sum of a. to f. above.
 
Vehicle energy expenses  
g. Diesel fuel expenses - including taxes  
h. Electrical traction power - including taxes  
i. Other vehicle fuel and energy expenses - including taxes
e.g., gasoline, propane.
Specify other vehicle fuel and energy expenses - including taxes:
 
Total vehicle energy expenses
Equals sum of g. to i. above.
 
Vehicle maintenance expenses  
j. Vehicle parts and shop supplies
Include tires and tubes, purchased tire and tube repairs, and parts for tire repairs.
 
k. Purchased repairs to vehicles
Exclude tires and tubes.
 
l. Other vehicle maintenance expenses  
Total vehicle maintenance expenses
Equals sum of j. to l. above.
 
Other operating expenses  
m. Annual depreciation - on vehicles, buildings and equipment  
n. Other operating expenses
e.g., advertising, licenses and permits, commissions, vehicle leases, utilities (water, hydro, building heat),
municipal taxes, insurance, office supplies and materials.
 
Total other operating expenses
Equals sum of m. to n. above.
 
Total operating expenses
Equals sum of total human resources expenses plus total vehicle energy expenses
plus total vehicle maintenance expenses plus total other operating expenses.
 
o. Non-operating expenses
e.g., interest and other expenses.
 
Total expenses
Equals sum of total operating expenses plus non-operating expenses.
 

24. For Newfoundland and Labrador, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Newfoundland and Labrador, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Newfoundland and Labrador
Sum of the above.
 

25. For Prince Edward Island, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Prince Edward Island, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Prince Edward Island
Sum of the above.
 

26. For Nova Scotia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Nova Scotia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Nova Scotia
Sum of the above.
 

27. For New Brunswick, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For New Brunswick, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for New Brunswick
Sum of the above.
 

28. For Quebec, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Quebec, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Quebec
Sum of the above.
 

29. For Ontario, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Ontario, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Ontario
Sum of the above.
 

30. For Manitoba, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Manitoba, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Manitoba
Sum of the above.
 

31. For Saskatchewan, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Saskatchewan, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Saskatchewan
Sum of the above.
 

32. For Alberta, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Alberta, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Alberta
Sum of the above.
 

33. For British Columbia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For British Columbia, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for British Columbia
Sum of the above.
 

34. For Yukon, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Yukon, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Yukon
Sum of the above.
 

35. For Northwest Territories, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Northwest Territories, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Northwest Territories
Sum of the above.
 

36. For Nunavut, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For Nunavut, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for Nunavut
Sum of the above.
 

37. For United States or other countries, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.

For United States or other countries, please provide the breakdown of this business's operating expenses for the following categories for your fiscal period.
  CAN$ '000
Expenses  
a. Total human resources expenses  
b. Total vehicle energy expenses  
c. Total vehicle maintenance expenses  
d. Total other operating expenses
Exclude depreciation.
 
Total for United States or other countries
Sum of the above.
 

Capital expenditures

38. For your fiscal period, what were this business's capital expenditures?

For your fiscal period, what were this business's capital expenditures?
  CAN$ '000
Capital expenditures  
a. Amount spent to purchase buses and other rolling stock  
b. Other capital expenditures  
Total capital expenditures  

Assets, liabilities and owner's equity

39. For your fiscal period, what were this business's assets, liabilities and owner's equity?

For your fiscal period, what were this business's assets, liabilities and owner's equity?
  CAN$ '000
Assets  
a. Current assets
Include Inventories
 
b. Capital assets
Original acquisition cost of buses, rolling stock and all other capital assets. Use unsubsidized figures if necessary.
Include additions, net of disposals, (Include land and buildings).
 
c. Accumulated depreciation of buses and other rolling stock
e.g., building and all other capital assets.
 
Net book value of capital assets  
d. Other non-current assets including goodwill  
Total assets  
Liabilities and owner's equity  
e. Current liabilities  
f. Long term debt  
g. Other non-current liabilities
e.g., deferred taxes.
 
Total liabilities  
Total owner's equity
Include share capital, retained earnings (losses) and contributed surplus.
 
Total liabilities and owner's equity  

Employment Information

40. For your fiscal period, please provide the requested detail below related to the employees for this business.

For your fiscal period, please provide the requested detail below related to the employees for this business.
  Number of employees who worked at least 30 hours per week Number of employees who worked between 20 and 29 hours per week Number of 'hours' for employees who worked 20 hours or less per week
a. Drivers      
b. Mechanics      
c. All other employees      
Total      

Vehicles, distance driven and maintenance cost

41. For your fiscal period, please provide the requested detail below related to the vehicles for this business.

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

Vehicle maintenance expenses percentages should be based on the total reported in the expense section.

For your fiscal period, please provide the requested detail below related to the vehicles for this business.
  Number of vehicles in fleet Total distance driven in kilometres Percentage of vehicle maintenance expenses
a. Motor coaches      
b. School buses      
c. Urban transit buses      
d. All other rolling stock      
Total      

42. What percentage of this business's fleet is equipped for persons with disabilities?

Percentage of this business's fleet equipped for persons with disabilities:

Number of passengers

43. For your fiscal period, please provide the number of passengers for each of the following services only.

For your fiscal period, please provide the number of passengers for each of the following services only.
  Number of passengers
a. Urban transit services
Exclude para transit.
 
b. Commuter services  
c. Para transit services  
d. Scheduled intercity services  
Total number of passengers using urban, commuter, para or intercity services  

Fuel and energy consumed

44. For your fiscal period, how much of each of the following types of energy sources did this business use during the year?

For your fiscal period, how much of each of the following types of energy sources did this business use during the year?
  Volume
Fuel types (in litres)  
a. Diesel  
b. Gasoline  
c. Other fuel
Specify other fuel:
 
Total fuel volume in litres  
Electricity (in kilowatts)  
a. Electricity for electrical traction power for vehicles only  

Changes or events

45. 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

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

Is Provided Given Names , Provided Family Name the best person to contact?

  • Yes
  • No

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

  • First name:
  • Last name:
  • Title:
  • Email address:
  • Telephone number (including area code):
  • Extension number (if applicable):
    The maximum number of characters is 5.
  • Fax number (including area code):

Feedback

47. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

  • Hours:
  • Minutes:

48. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Why do we conduct 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:

  • calculating each province and territory's fair share of federal-provincial transfer payments for health, education and social programs
  • establishing government programs to assist businesses
  • assisting the business community in negotiating contracts and collective agreements
  • supporting the government in making informed decisions about fiscal, monetary and foreign exchange policies
  • indexing social benefit programs and determining tax brackets
  • enabling academics and economists to analyze the economic performance of Canadian industries and to better understand rapidly evolving business environments.

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.

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Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Enterprise Statistics Division
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Ottawa, Ontario
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For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

  • Legal name
  • Operating name (if applicable)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

  • This is the current main activity
  • This is not the current main activity
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity:
    • e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity

5. You indicated that is not the current main activity.

Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: ?

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

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

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

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

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is:

Main activity

Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

  • Yes, there are other activities
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity:
    • e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • No, that is the only significant activity

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

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

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

Reporting period information

1. What are the start and end dates of this business's or organization's most recently completed fiscal year?

For this survey, the end date should fall between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 .

Here are twelve common fiscal periods that fall within the targeted dates:

  • May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018
  • June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018
  • July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
  • August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
  • September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018
  • October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018
  • November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018
  • December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018
  • January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
  • February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019
  • March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019
  • April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.

Here are other examples of fiscal periods that fall within the required dates:

  • September 18, 2017 to September 15, 2018 ( e.g., floating year-end)
  • June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 ( e.g., a newly opened business).
  • Fiscal year start date:
  • Fiscal year-end date:

2. What is the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business
  • Change of ownership
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Change of fiscal year
  • Ceased operations
  • Other
    Specify reason the reporting period does not cover a full year :

Additional reporting instructions

1. Throughout this questionnaire, please report financial information in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For example, an amount of $763,880.25 should be reported as:

  • CAN$ '000 : $764,000

I will report in the format above

Revenue

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?

Notes:

  • a detailed breakdown may be requested in other sections
  • these questions are asked of many different industries. Some questions may not apply to this business.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Revenue

  1. Sales of goods and services ( e.g., fees, commissions, services revenue)
    • Report net of returns and allowances.
      Sales of goods and services are defined as amounts derived from the sale of goods and services (cash or credit), falling within a business's ordinary activities. Sales should be reported net of trade discount, value added tax and other taxes based on sales.
    • Include:
      • sales from Canadian locations (domestic and export sales)
      • transfers to other business units or a head office of your firm.
    • Exclude:
      • transfers into inventory and consignment sales
      • federal, provincial and territorial sales taxes and excise duties and taxes
      • intercompany sales in consolidated financial statements.
  2. Rental and leasing
    • Include rental or leasing of apartments, commercial buildings, land, office space, residential housing, investments in co-tenancies and co-ownerships, hotel or motel rooms, long and short term vehicle leasing, machinery or equipment, storage lockers, etc.
  3. Commissions
    • Include commissions earned on the sale of products or services by businesses such as advertising agencies, brokers, insurance agents, lottery ticket sales, sales representatives and travel agencies - compensation could also be reported under this item (for example, compensation for collecting sales tax).
  4. Subsidies (including grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships)
    • Include:
      • non-repayable grants, contributions and subsidies from all levels of government
      • revenue from private sector (corporate and individual) sponsorships, donations and fundraising.
  5. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
    • A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.
    • Include revenue received from the sale or use of all intellectual property rights of copyrighted materials such as musical, literary, artistic or dramatic works, sound recordings or the broadcasting of communication signals.
  6. Dividends
    • Include:
      • dividend income
      • dividends from Canadian sources
      • dividends from foreign sources
      • patronage dividends.
    • Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.
  7. Interest
    • Include:
      • investment revenue
      • interest from foreign sources
      • interest from Canadian bonds and debentures
      • interest from Canadian mortgage loans
      • interest from other Canadian sources.
    • Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.
  8. All other revenue (Include intracompany transfers)
    • Include amounts not included in questions a. to g.
    Total revenue
    • The sum of sub-questions a. to h.
For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?
  CAN$ '000
a. Sales of goods and services
Include sales, commissions, rental and leasing revenue if they are this business's primary revenue source.
 
b. Rental and leasing
Report only if this is a secondary revenue source. If rental and leasing are your primary revenue source, report at question a.
 
c. Commissions
Report only if this is a secondary revenue source. If commissions are your primary revenue source, report at question a.
 
d. Subsidies
Include grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships.
 
e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees  
f. Dividends  
g. Interest  
h. Other
Include intracompany transfers.
Specify all other revenue:
 
Total revenue  

E-commerce

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's total revenue?

Include:

  • sales of goods and services
  • rental, leasing and property management
  • commissions
  • subsidies, grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships
  • royalties
  • rights
  • licensing and franchise fees
  • dividends, interest and other revenue.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

  • Total revenue in CAN$ '000 :

2. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business have any e-commerce revenue?

E-commerce revenue: Sales of goods and services conducted over the Internet with or without online payment.

Include all revenue for which an order is received and commitment to purchase is made via the Internet, although payment can be made by other means, such as orders made on web pages, an extranet, mobile devices or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

Exclude orders made by telephone, facsimile or e-mail.

  • Yes
  • No

3. Of the [amount] amount reported in total revenue, what was the total e-commerce revenue?

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

  • Total e-commerce revenue in CAN$ '000 :

4. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business make sales over the Internet through any of the following methods?

Select all that apply.

Mobile app

Include sales through any app, or application, that is downloaded and designed to run on a handheld device such as a smartphone or tablet (for example, places where a user may download these apps, including Apple's App Store, Google Play or Blackberry App World).

Company website Include sales through a browser-based website where your organization maintains control of the content.

Third-party website Include sales through a browser-based website where a third-party maintains the structure of the website and control of the look and feel while your company only provides the product to be sold (for example, Amazon, Expedia or Etsy).

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

A standard format for exchanging business data. EDI is based on the use of message standards, ensuring that all participants use a common language.

  • Via a mobile app
  • Via your company website
  • Via a third-party website
  • Via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Other
    Specify the other methods:

5. Does this business have any full-time staff dedicated solely to activities related to e-commerce?

  • Yes
  • No

6. Why did this business not make sales over the Internet?

Select all that apply.

  • Goods and services do not lend themselves to online sales
  • Prefer to maintain current business model
  • Lack of skilled workers to implement and maintain e-commerce infrastructure
  • Cost of development is too high
  • Security concerns
  • Other
    Specify the other reasons:

Expenses

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what were this business's expenses for the following items?

Notes:

  • a detailed breakdown may be requested in other sections
  • these questions are asked of many different industries. Some questions may not apply to this business.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Expenses

  1. Cost of goods sold
    • Many business units distinguish their costs of materials from their other business expenses (selling, general and administrative). This item is included to allow you to easily record your costs/expenses according to your normal accounting practices.
    • Include:
      • cost of raw materials and/or goods purchased for resale - net of discounts earned on purchases
      • freight in and duty.
    • Exclude all costs associated with salaries, wages, benefits, commissions and subcontracts (report at Employment costs and expenses, and Subcontracts).
  2. Employment costs and expenses
    • b1. Salaries, wages and commissions
      Please report all salaries and wages (including taxable allowances and employment commissions as defined on the T4 - Statement of Remuneration Paid) before deductions for this reporting period.
    • Include:
      • vacation pay
      • bonuses (including profit sharing)
      • employee commissions
      • taxable allowances ( e.g., room and board, vehicle allowances, gifts such as airline tickets for holidays)
      • severance pay.
    • Exclude all payments and expenses associated with casual labour and outside contract workers (report at Subcontracts).
    • b2. Employee benefits
    • Include contributions to:
      • health plans
      • insurance plans
      • employment insurance
      • pension plans
      • workers' compensation
      • association dues
      • contributions to any other employee benefits such as child care and supplementary unemployment benefit (SUB) plans
      • contributions to provincial and territorial health and education payroll taxes.
  3. Subcontracts
    • Subcontract expense refers to the purchasing of services from outside of the company rather than providing them in-house.
    • Include:
      • hired casual labour and outside contract workers
      • custom work and contract work
      • subcontract and outside labour
      • hired labour.
  4. Research and development fees
    • Expenses from activities conducted with the intention of making a discovery that could either lead to the development of new products or procedures, or to the improvement of existing products or procedures.
  5. Professional and business fees
    • Include:
      • legal services
      • accounting and auditing fees
      • consulting fees
      • education and training fees
      • appraisal fees
      • management and administration fees
      • property management fees
      • information technology (IT) consulting and service fees (purchased)
      • architectural fees
      • engineering fees
      • scientific and technical service fees
      • other consulting fees (management, technical and scientific)
      • veterinary fees
      • fees for human health services
      • payroll preparation fees
      • all other professional and business service fees.
    • Exclude service fees paid to Head Office (report at All other costs and expenses).
  6. Utilities
    • Utility expenses related to operating your business unit such as water, electricity, gas, heating and hydro.
    • Include:
      • diesel, fuel wood, natural gas, oil and propane
      • sewage.
    • Exclude:
      • energy expenses covered in your rental and leasing contracts
      • telephone, Internet and other telecommunications
      • vehicle fuel (report at All other costs and expenses).
  7. Office and computer related expenses
    • Include:
      • office stationery and supplies, paper and other supplies for photocopiers, printers and fax machines
      • postage and courier (used in the day to day office business activity)
      • computer and peripherals upgrade expenses
      • data processing.
    • Exclude telephone, Internet and other telecommunication expenses (report at Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication).
  8. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication
    • Include:
      • internet
      • telephone and telecommunications
      • cellular telephone
      • fax machine
      • pager.
  9. Business taxes, licenses and permits
    • Include:
      • property taxes paid directly and property transfer taxes
      • vehicle license fees
      • beverage taxes and business taxes
      • trade license fees
      • membership fees and professional license fees
      • provincial capital tax.
  10. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships
    • Include:
      • amounts paid to holders of patents, copyrights, performing rights and trademarks
      • gross overriding royalty expenses and direct royalty costs
      • resident and non-resident royalty expenses
      • franchise fees.
    • Exclude Crown royalties
  11. Crown charges
    • Federal or Provincial royalty, tax, lease or rental payments made in relation to the acquisition, development or ownership of Canadian resource properties.
    • Include:
      • Crown royalties
      • Crown leases and rentals
      • oil sand leases
      • stumpage fees.
  12. Rental and leasing
    • Include:
      • lease rental expenses, real estate rental expenses, condominium fees and equipment rental expenses
      • motor vehicle rental and leasing expenses
      • studio lighting and scaffolding
      • machinery and equipment rental expenses
      • storage expenses
      • road and construction equipment rental
      • fuel and other utility costs covered in your rental and leasing contracts.
  13. Repair and maintenance
    • Include:
      • buildings and structures
      • machinery and equipment
      • security equipment
      • vehicles
      • costs related to materials, parts and external labour associated with these expenses
      • janitorial and cleaning services and garbage removal.
  14. Amortization and depreciation
    • Include:
      • direct cost depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of leasehold improvements
      • amortization of intangible assets ( e.g., amortization of goodwill, patents, franchises, copyrights, trademarks, deferred charges, organizational costs).
  15. Insurance
    • Insurance recovery income should be deducted from insurance expenses.
    • Include:
      • professional and other liability insurance
      • motor vehicle and property insurance
      • executive life insurance
      • bonding, business interruption insurance and fire insurance.
  16. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment
    • Include:
      • newspaper advertising and media expenses
      • catalogues, presentations and displays
      • tickets for theatre, concerts and sporting events for business promotion
      • fundraising expenses
      • meals, entertainment and hospitality purchases for clients.
  17. Travel, meetings and conventions
    • Include:
      • travel expenses
      • meeting and convention expenses, seminars
      • passenger transportation ( e.g., airfare, bus, train)
      • accommodations
      • travel allowance and meals while travelling
      • other travel expenses.
  18. Financial services
    • Include:
      • explicit service charges for financial services
      • credit and debit card commissions and charges
      • collection expenses and transfer fees
      • registrar and transfer agent fees
      • security and exchange commission fees
      • other financial service fees.
    • Exclude interest expenses (report at Interest expense).
  19. Interest expense
    • Report the cost of servicing your company's debt.
    • Include:
      • interest
      • bank charges
      • finance charges
      • interest payments on capital leases
      • amortization of bond discounts
      • interest on short-term and long-term debt, mortgages, bonds and debentures.
  20. Other non-production-related costs and expenses
    • Include:
      • charitable donations and political contributions
      • bad debt expense
      • loan losses
      • provisions for loan losses (minus bad debt recoveries)
      • inventory adjustments.
  21. All other costs and expenses (including intracompany expenses)
    • Include:
      • production costs
      • pipeline operations, drilling, site restoration
      • gross overriding royalty
      • other producing property rentals
      • well operating, fuel and equipment
      • other lease rentals
      • other direct costs
      • equipment hire and operation
      • log yard expense, forestry costs, logging road costs
      • freight in and duty
      • overhead expenses allocated to cost of sales
      • other expenses
      • cash over/short (negative expense)
      • reimbursement of parent company expense
      • warranty expense
      • recruiting expenses
      • general and administrative expenses
      • interdivisional expenses
      • interfund transfer (minus expense recoveries)
      • exploration and development (including prospect/geological, well abandonment and dry holes, exploration expenses, development expenses)
      • amounts not included in sub-questions a. to t. above.
    Total expenses
    • The sum of sub-questions a. to u.
For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what were this business's expenses for the following items?
  CAN$ '000
a. Cost of goods sold  
a1. Opening inventories  
a2. Purchases
Include raw materials, goods purchased for resale and non-returnable containers.
Exclude change in inventories.
 
a3. Closing inventories  
a4. Cost of goods sold
Opening inventories plus purchases minus closing inventories.
 
b. Employment costs and expenses
Include all employees who were issued a T4.
Exclude commissions to be paid to non-employees, report at sub-question c.
 
b1. Salaries, wages and commissions  
b2. Employee benefits  
c. Subcontracts
Include commisions to non-employees.
Exclude research and development.
 
d. Research and development fees.
Exclude in-house research and development.
 
e. Professional and business fees
e.g., legal, accounting, consulting, scientific and property management fees
 
f. Utilities
e.g., electricity, water, gas
 
g. Office and computer related expenses
e.g., office supplies, postage, computer upgrades
 
h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication  
i. Business taxes, licenses and permits
e.g., beverage tax, business tax, license fees, property taxes
 
j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships
Exclude Crown royalties.
 
k. Crown charges
(for logging, mining and energy industries only)
 
l. Rental and leasing
Include land buildings, equipment, vehicles.
 
m. Repair and maintenance
Include buildings, equipment, vehicles.
 
n. Amortization and depreciation  
o. Insurance  
p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment  
q. Travel, meetings and conventions  
r. Financial services
e.g., bank charges, transaction fees
 
s. Interest expense  
t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses
Include bad debts, loan losses, donations, political contributions and inventory write-down.
 
u. All other costs and expenses
Include intracompany expenses.
Specify all other costs and expenses:
 
Total expenses   

Industry characteristics

1. What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Sales

  1. Revenue from automotive equipment rental and/or operating leases (without driver).
    • Include payments for lease contracts in which the lessor is responsible for maintenance of the vehicle.
    • Please provide a breakdown of your sales.
    • This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing vehicles, such as passenger cars, passenger vans, trucks, truck tractors, buses, semi-trailers, utility trailers and recreational vehicles (RVs), without drivers.
    • a1. Automobiles and light trucks (include cars, vans, mini-vans, SUV s and light trucks)
    • Report sales in Automobiles and light trucks if your establishment is primarily engaged in renting passenger cars and light trucks without drivers generally for short periods of time.
    • May include fees for services such as:
      • car rental agency
      • hearses and limousines, rental without drivers
      • passenger car rental, without driver
      • automotive leasing
      • passenger car leasing (except finance leasing), without drivers
    • Report sales in Automobiles and light trucks if your establishment is primarily engaged in leasing passenger cars without drivers generally for long periods of time such as passenger car leasing or automotive leasing.
    • The following are excluded from this survey:
      • Leasing and providing loans to buyers of goods and equipment, or to vendors and dealers to finance their inventories (Sales financing). Note: Exclude units that engage in any sales financing, no matter how small portion of revenue it is
      • Rental & leasing companies whose principal activity is lease financing of purchases should be classified to the sales finance
      • Renting or leasing passenger vehicles or hearses with drivers (Taxi service and limousine service)
      • Renting or leasing industrial trucks such as forklifts, material handling equipment, farm machinery and other industrial equipment (Other commercial & industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing)
      • Renting recreational goods such as pleasure boats, canoes, motorcycles, mopeds or bicycles (Other consumer goods rental)
      • Rental or leasing mobile home sites (Lessors of other real estate property)
      • Retailing vehicles commonly referred to as RV s through sales or lease arrangements (Recreational vehicle dealers)
      • Establishments involved in sales and leasing where sales revenue is greater than 50% of total sales (Motor vehicle dealers).
    • a2. Motor homes, RV s, travel trailers and campers
    • Report sales in Motor homes, RVs, travel trailers and campers if your establishment is primarily involved in renting or leasing motor homes, RV s, travel trailers, and campers without drivers.
    • May include fees for services such as:
      • motor home rental
      • recreational trailer rental
      • rental of travel, camping, or recreational trailers.
    • The following are excluded from this survey:
      • Leasing and providing loans to buyers of goods and equipment, or to vendors and dealers to finance their inventories (Sales financing). Note: Exclude units that engage in any sales financing, no matter how small portion of revenue it is
      • Rental & leasing companies whose principal activity is lease financing of purchases should be classified to the sales finance
      • Rental of recreational goods such as pleasure boats, canoes, motorcycles, mopeds or bicycles (Other consumer goods rental)
      • Rental or leasing mobile home sites (Lessors of other real estate property)
      • Retailing vehicles commonly referred to as RV s through sales or lease arrangements (Recreational vehicle dealers).
    • a3. Heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses
    • Report sales in Heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses if your establishment is primarily engaged in renting heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses.
    • May include fees for services such as:
      • bus rental, without driver
      • tractor rental (truck), without drivers
      • truck rental (except industrial), without drivers
      • utility trailer rental
    • Exclude:
      • Industrial truck rental or leasing, such as forklifts, materials handling equipment, farm tractors and other industrial equipment (53249, Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing)
      • Leasing and providing loans to buyers of goods and equipment, or to vendors and dealers to finance their inventories (Sales financing). Note: Exclude units that engage in any sales financing, no matter how small portion of revenue it is.
  2. Revenue from automotive equipment capital (financial) leases (without driver).
    • This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in sales financing. Establishments primarily engaged in providing financial leases or operating leases are also included if they are engaged in any sales financing. If the majority of sales are reported in this item then your company is out of scope to this survey.
  3. Labour charged to customers for repair and maintenance services
    Exclude materials and parts charged to customers (report at Sales or merchandise and other items).
  4. Net gains or losses from disposal of previously rented and/or leased equipment.
  5. Gross proceeds from disposal of previously rented and/or leased equipment.
  6. Sales of merchandise and other items
    • Include materials and parts charged to customers, food and beverages and other non-rental items.
  7. Commissions revenue
    • Include commissions earned from the sale of insurance, etc.
  8. Other sales of goods and services
    • Include revenue from rental of real estate and miscellaneous service revenue.
    Please specify the details of this revenue.
    • Total sales of goods and services (sum of questions a. to h. (do not include question e.))
What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?
  CAN$ '000
a. Revenue from automotive equipment rental and/or operating leases (without driver)
Include payments for lease contracts in which the lessor is responsible for maintenance of the vehicle.
 
a1. Automobiles and light trucks
Include cars, vans, minivans, SUVs and light trucks.
 
a2. Motor homes, RV s, travel trailers and campers  
a3. Heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses  
b. Revenue from automotive equipment capital (financial) leases (without driver)
Include payments for lease contracts in which the lessee is responsible for maintenance of the vehicle, interest and principal.
 
c. Labour charged to customers for repair and maintenance services
Exclude materials and parts charged to customers (report at question f.).
 
d. Net gains or losses from disposal of previously rented and/or leased equipment  
e. Gross proceeds from disposal of previously rented and/or leased equipment  
f. Sales of merchandise and other items
Include materials and parts charged to customers, food and beverages and other non-rental items.
 
g. Commissions revenue
Include commissions earned from the sale of insurance.
 
h. Other
Include rental of real estate and miscellaneous service revenue.
Specify all other sales of goods and services:
 
Total sales of goods and services
(sum of questions a. to h.; do not include question e.)
 

Sales by type of client

1. What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?

Sales by type of client

This section is designed to measure which sector of the economy purchases your services.

Please provide a percentage breakdown of your sales by type of client.

Please ensure that the sum of percentages reported in this section equals 100%.

a. to c. Clients in Canada

  1. Individuals and households
    • Please report the percentage of sales to individuals and households who do not represent the business or government sector.
  2. Businesses
    • Percentage of sales sold to the business sector should be reported here.
    • Include sales to Crown corporations.
  3. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions ( e.g., hospitals, schools)
    • Percentage of sales to federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments should be reported here.
    • Include: sales to hospitals, schools, universities and public utilities.
  4. Clients outside Canada
    • Please report the percentage of total sales to customers or clients located outside Canada including foreign businesses, foreign individuals, foreign institutions and/or governments.
    • Include sales to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.
What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?
  Percentage
a. Clients in Canada - individuals and households  
b. Clients in Canada - businesses  
c. Clients in Canada - governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions
e.g., hospitals and schools
 
d. Clients outside Canada  
Total percentage  

Sales by consumer location

1. What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?

Consumer location is the location where the goods or services will ultimately be used.

If ultimate consumer location is not known, the following are acceptable substitutes:

  • shipping destination
  • client's billing address
  • location of this business's retail customers
  • location of this business's warehouses/distribution centres.
What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?
  Percentage
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  
n. United States  
o. All other countries  
Total percentage  

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

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Is Provided Given Names , Provided Family Name the best person to contact?

  • Yes
  • No

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

  • First name:
  • Last name:
  • Title:
  • Email address:
  • Telephone number (including area code):
  • Extension number (if applicable):
    The maximum number of characters is 5.
  • Fax number (including area code):

Feedback

1. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

  • Hours:
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2. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Why do we conduct 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:

  • calculating each province and territory's fair share of federal-provincial transfer payments for health, education and social programs
  • establishing government programs to assist businesses
  • assisting the business community in negotiating contracts and collective agreements
  • supporting the government in making informed decisions about fiscal, monetary and foreign exchange policies
  • indexing social benefit programs and determining tax brackets
  • enabling academics and economists to analyze the economic performance of Canadian industries and to better understand rapidly evolving business environments.

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.esdhelpdesk-dsebureaudedepannage.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.

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.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Legal name:
  • Operating name (if applicable):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

  • This is the current main activity
  • This is not the current main activity
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity:
    e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Yes, there are other activities
    Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity:
    e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
  • No, that is the only significant activity

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

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

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

Reporting period information

1. What are the start and end dates of this business's or organization's most recently completed fiscal year?

For this survey, the end date should fall between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 .

Here are twelve common fiscal periods that fall within the targeted dates:

  • May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018
  • June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018
  • July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
  • August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
  • September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018
  • October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018
  • November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018
  • December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018
  • January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
  • February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019
  • March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019
  • April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 .

Here are other examples of fiscal periods that fall within the required dates:

  • September 18, 2017 to September 15, 2018 (e.g., floating year-end)
  • June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 (e.g., a newly opened business).

Fiscal year start date:

Fiscal year-end date:

2. What is the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business
  • Change of ownership
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Change of fiscal year
  • Ceased operations
  • Other
    • Specify reason the reporting period does not cover a full year:

Additional reporting instructions

1. Throughout this questionnaire, please report financial information in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For example, an amount of $763,880.25 should be reported as:

CAN$ '000: $764,000

I will report in the format above

Revenue

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?

Notes:

  • a detailed breakdown may be requested in other sections
  • these questions are asked of many different industries. Some questions may not apply to this business.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Revenue

a. Sales of goods and services (e.g., fees, commissions, services revenue)
Report net of returns and allowances.
Sales of goods and services are defined as amounts derived from the sale of goods and services (cash or credit), falling within a business's ordinary activities. Sales should be reported net of trade discount, value added tax and other taxes based on sales.
Include:

  • sales from Canadian locations (domestic and export sales)
  • transfers to other business units or a head office of your firm.

Exclude:

  • transfers into inventory and consignment sales
  • federal, provincial and territorial sales taxes and excise duties and taxes
  • intercompany sales in consolidated financial statements.

b. Rental and leasing
Include rental or leasing of apartments, commercial buildings, land, office space, residential housing, investments in co-tenancies and co-ownerships, hotel or motel rooms, long and short term vehicle leasing, machinery or equipment, storage lockers, etc.

c. Commissions
Include commissions earned on the sale of products or services by businesses such as advertising agencies, brokers, insurance agents, lottery ticket sales, sales representatives and travel agencies - compensation could also be reported under this item (for example, compensation for collecting sales tax).

d. Subsidies (including grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships)
Include:

  • non-repayable grants, contributions and subsidies from all levels of government
  • revenue from private sector (corporate and individual) sponsorships, donations and fundraising.

e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.
Include revenue received from the sale or use of all intellectual property rights of copyrighted materials such as musical, literary, artistic or dramatic works, sound recordings or the broadcasting of communication signals.

f. Dividends
Include:

  • dividend income
  • dividends from Canadian sources
  • dividends from foreign sources
  • patronage dividends.

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

g. Interest
Include:

  • investment revenue
  • interest from foreign sources
  • interest from Canadian bonds and debentures
  • interest from Canadian mortgage loans
  • interest from other Canadian sources.

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

h. All other revenue (Include intracompany transfers)
Include amounts not included in questions a. to g.

Total revenue
The sum of sub-questions a. to h.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?
  CAN$ '000
a. Sales of goods and services
Include sales, commissions, rental and leasing revenue if they are this business's primary revenue source.
 
b. Rental and leasing
Report only if this is a secondary revenue source. If rental and leasing are your primary revenue source, report at question a.
 
c. Commissions
Report only if this is a secondary revenue source. If commissions are your primary revenue source, report at question a.
 
d. Subsidies
Include grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships.
 
e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees  
f. Dividends  
g. Interest  
h. Other
Include intracompany transfers.
Specify all other revenue:
 
Total revenue  

E-commerce

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's total revenue?

Include:

  • sales of goods and services
  • rental, leasing and property management
  • commissions
  • subsidies, grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships
  • royalties
  • rights
  • licensing and franchise fees
  • dividends, interest and other revenue.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Total revenue in CAN$ '000:

2. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business have any e-commerce revenue?

E-commerce revenue: Sales of goods and services conducted over the Internet with or without online payment.

Include all revenue for which an order is received and commitment to purchase is made via the Internet, although payment can be made by other means, such as orders made on web pages, an extranet, mobile devices or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).

Exclude orders made by telephone, facsimile or e-mail.

  • Yes
  • No

3. Of the [amount] amount reported in total revenue, what was the total e-commerce revenue?

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

Total e-commerce revenue in CAN$ '000:

4. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business make sales over the Internet through any of the following methods?

Select all that apply.

Mobile app
Include sales through any app, or application, that is downloaded and designed to run on a handheld device such as a smartphone or tablet (for example, places where a user may download these apps, including Apple's App Store, Google Play or Blackberry App World).

Company website
Include sales through a browser-based website where your organization maintains control of the content.

Third-party website
Include sales through a browser-based website where a third-party maintains the structure of the website and control of the look and feel while your company only provides the product to be sold (for example, Amazon, Expedia or Etsy).

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
A standard format for exchanging business data. EDI is based on the use of message standards, ensuring that all participants use a common language.

  • Via a mobile app
  • Via your company website
  • Via a third-party website
  • Via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Other
    • Specify the other methods:

5. Does this business have any full-time staff dedicated solely to activities related to e-commerce?

  • Yes
  • No

6. Why did this business not make sales over the Internet?

Select all that apply.

  • Goods and services do not lend themselves to online sales
  • Prefer to maintain current business model
  • Lack of skilled workers to implement and maintain e-commerce infrastructure
  • Cost of development is too high
  • Security concerns
  • Other
    • Specify the other reasons:

Expenses

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what were this business's expenses for the following items?

Notes:

  • a detailed breakdown may be requested in other sections
  • these questions are asked of many different industries. Some questions may not apply to this business.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Expenses

a. Cost of goods sold
Many business units distinguish their costs of materials from their other business expenses (selling, general and administrative). This item is included to allow you to easily record your costs/expenses according to your normal accounting practices.
Include:

  • cost of raw materials and/or goods purchased for resale - net of discounts earned on purchases
  • freight in and duty.

Exclude all costs associated with salaries, wages, benefits, commissions and subcontracts (report at Employment costs and expenses, and Subcontracts).

b. Employment costs and expenses

b1. Salaries, wages and commissions
Please report all salaries and wages (including taxable allowances and employment commissions as defined on the T4 - Statement of Remuneration Paid) before deductions for this reporting period.
Include:

  • vacation pay
  • bonuses (including profit sharing)
  • employee commissions
  • taxable allowances (e.g., room and board, vehicle allowances, gifts such as airline tickets for holidays)
  • severance pay.

Exclude all payments and expenses associated with casual labour and outside contract workers (report at Subcontracts).

b2. Employee benefits
Include contributions to:

  • health plans
  • insurance plans
  • employment insurance
  • pension plans
  • workers' compensation
  • association dues
  • contributions to any other employee benefits such as child care and supplementary unemployment benefit (SUB) plans
  • contributions to provincial and territorial health and education payroll taxes.

c. Subcontracts
Subcontract expense refers to the purchasing of services from outside of the company rather than providing them in-house.
Include:

  • hired casual labour and outside contract workers
  • custom work and contract work
  • subcontract and outside labour
  • hired labour.

d. Research and development fees
Expenses from activities conducted with the intention of making a discovery that could either lead to the development of new products or procedures, or to the improvement of existing products or procedures.

e. Professional and business fees
Include:

  • legal services
  • accounting and auditing fees
  • consulting fees
  • education and training fees
  • appraisal fees
  • management and administration fees
  • property management fees
  • information technology (IT) consulting and service fees (purchased)
  • architectural fees
  • engineering fees
  • scientific and technical service fees
  • other consulting fees (management, technical and scientific)
  • veterinary fees
  • fees for human health services
  • payroll preparation fees
  • all other professional and business service fees.

Exclude service fees paid to Head Office (report at All other costs and expenses).

f. Utilities
Utility expenses related to operating your business unit such as water, electricity, gas, heating and hydro.
Include:

  • diesel, fuel wood, natural gas, oil and propane
  • sewage.

Exclude:

  • energy expenses covered in your rental and leasing contracts
  • telephone, Internet and other telecommunications
  • vehicle fuel (report at All other costs and expenses).

g. Office and computer related expenses
Include:

  • office stationery and supplies, paper and other supplies for photocopiers, printers and fax machines
  • postage and courier (used in the day to day office business activity)
  • computer and peripherals upgrade expenses
  • data processing.

Exclude telephone, Internet and other telecommunication expenses (report at Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication).

h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication
Include:

  • internet
  • telephone and telecommunications
  • cellular telephone
  • fax machine
  • pager.

i. Business taxes, licenses and permits
Include:

  • property taxes paid directly and property transfer taxes
  • vehicle license fees
  • beverage taxes and business taxes
  • trade license fees
  • membership fees and professional license fees
  • provincial capital tax.

j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships
Include:

  • amounts paid to holders of patents, copyrights, performing rights and trademarks
  • gross overriding royalty expenses and direct royalty costs
  • resident and non-resident royalty expenses
  • franchise fees.

Exclude Crown royalties

k. Crown charges
Federal or Provincial royalty, tax, lease or rental payments made in relation to the acquisition, development or ownership of Canadian resource properties.
Include:

  • Crown royalties
  • Crown leases and rentals
  • oil sand leases
  • stumpage fees.

l. Rental and leasing
Include:

  • lease rental expenses, real estate rental expenses, condominium fees and equipment rental expenses
  • motor vehicle rental and leasing expenses
  • studio lighting and scaffolding
  • machinery and equipment rental expenses
  • storage expenses
  • road and construction equipment rental
  • fuel and other utility costs covered in your rental and leasing contracts.

m. Repair and maintenance
Include:

  • buildings and structures
  • machinery and equipment
  • security equipment
  • vehicles
  • costs related to materials, parts and external labour associated with these expenses
  • janitorial and cleaning services and garbage removal.

n. Amortization and depreciation
Include:

  • direct cost depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of leasehold improvements
  • amortization of intangible assets (e.g., amortization of goodwill, patents, franchises, copyrights, trademarks, deferred charges, organizational costs).

o. Insurance
Insurance recovery income should be deducted from insurance expenses.
Include:

  • professional and other liability insurance
  • motor vehicle and property insurance
  • executive life insurance
  • bonding, business interruption insurance and fire insurance.

p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment
Include:

  • newspaper advertising and media expenses
  • catalogues, presentations and displays
  • tickets for theatre, concerts and sporting events for business promotion
  • fundraising expenses
  • meals, entertainment and hospitality purchases for clients.

q. Travel, meetings and conventions
Include:

  • travel expenses
  • meeting and convention expenses, seminars
  • passenger transportation (e.g., airfare, bus, train)
  • accommodations
  • travel allowance and meals while travelling
  • other travel expenses.

r. Financial services
Include:

  • explicit service charges for financial services
  • credit and debit card commissions and charges
  • collection expenses and transfer fees
  • registrar and transfer agent fees
  • security and exchange commission fees
  • other financial service fees.

Exclude interest expenses (report at Interest expense).

s. Interest expense
Report the cost of servicing your company's debt.
Include:

  • interest
  • bank charges
  • finance charges
  • interest payments on capital leases
  • amortization of bond discounts
  • interest on short-term and long-term debt, mortgages, bonds and debentures.

t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses
Include:

  • charitable donations and political contributions
  • bad debt expense
  • loan losses
  • provisions for loan losses (minus bad debt recoveries)
  • inventory adjustments.

u. All other costs and expenses (including intracompany expenses)
Include:

  • production costs
  • pipeline operations, drilling, site restoration
  • gross overriding royalty
  • other producing property rentals
  • well operating, fuel and equipment
  • other lease rentals
  • other direct costs
  • equipment hire and operation
  • log yard expense, forestry costs, logging road costs
  • freight in and duty
  • overhead expenses allocated to cost of sales
  • other expenses
  • cash over/short (negative expense)
  • reimbursement of parent company expense
  • warranty expense
  • recruiting expenses
  • general and administrative expenses
  • interdivisional expenses
  • interfund transfer (minus expense recoveries)
  • exploration and development (including prospect/geological, well abandonment and dry holes, exploration expenses, development expenses)
  • amounts not included in sub-questions a. to t. above.

Total expenses
The sum of sub-questions a. to u.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what were this business's expenses for the following items?
  CAN$ '000
a. Cost of goods sold  
a1. Opening inventories  
a2. Purchases
Include raw materials, goods purchased for resale and non-returnable containers.
Exclude change in inventories.
 
a3. Closing inventories  
a4. Cost of goods sold
Opening inventories plus purchases minus closing inventories.
 
b. Employment costs and expenses
Include all employees who were issued a T4.
Exclude commissions to be paid to non-employees, report at sub-question c.
 
b1. Salaries, wages and commissions  
b2. Employee benefits  
c. Subcontracts
Include commisions to non-employees.
Exclude research and development.
 
d. Research and development fees.
Exclude in-house research and development.
 
e. Professional and business fees
e.g., legal, accounting, consulting, scientific and property management fees
 
f. Utilities
e.g., electricity, water, gas
 
g. Office and computer related expenses
e.g., office supplies, postage, computer upgrades
 
h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication  
i. Business taxes, licenses and permits
e.g., beverage tax, business tax, license fees, property taxes
 
j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships
Exclude Crown royalties.
 
k. Crown charges
(for logging, mining and energy industries only)
 
l. Rental and leasing
Include land buildings, equipment, vehicles.
 
m. Repair and maintenance
Include buildings, equipment, vehicles.
 
n. Amortization and depreciation  
o. Insurance  
p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment  
q. Travel, meetings and conventions  
r. Financial services
e.g., bank charges, transaction fees
 
s. Interest expense  
t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses
Include bad debts, loan losses, donations, political contributions and inventory write-down.
 
u. All other costs and expenses
Include intracompany expenses.
Specify all other costs and expenses:
 
Total expenses  

Industry characteristics

1. What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Note: If a breakdown cannot be provided for questions a1. and a2. (geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpreting geophysical data), please report the combined amount at question a3., Integrated geophysical services.

a. Geophysical surveying and mapping services
If a breakdown cannot be provided for questions a1. and a2. (geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpreting geophysical data), please report the combined amount at question a3., Integrated geophysical services.

a1. Geophysical data acquisition by seismic or non-seismic methods
The collection of geophysical data by seismic or non-seismic methods for the purpose of characterizing subsurface conditions.
Exclude the collection of borehole geophysical data.

a2. Processing and interpreting geophysical data acquired by seismic or non-seismic methods
The processing of geophysical data in order to facilitate interpretation. The service may include reprocessing data or the integration of other sets of data collected by the same method. Interpretation involves the analysis of geophysical data acquired by seismic or non-seismic methods that are processed to generate models and predictions about the properties and structures of the subsurface. May include integration of geophysical data collected by other methods, or additional data including non-geophysical data.
Exclude processing and analysis of borehole geophysical data.

a3. Integrated geophysical services
Services which include two or more phases (collection, processing and analysis) of the process used to carry out geophysical surveys.

a4. Geophysical borehole logging surveys
Services which include two or more phases (collection, processing and analysis) of the process used to carry out geophysical surveys.
Include borehole geophysical surveys.

a5. Geophysical data sales
The sale of geophysical data and the brokerage of data. May include data that are available on a licence basis.

b. Non-geophysical surveying and mapping services
Geospatial photo and image acquisition and processing, and geospatial data interpretation.

b1. Geospatial airborne and spaceborne photo and image acquisition
Information about the earth's surface acquired from aircraft or spaceborne platforms, in which aerial cameras, radar, infra-red detectors, GPS receivers or other equipment aboard are the primary means of data collection. Products may be geospatially referenced, and in the case of aerial photography, there may have been additional processing.

b2. Geospatial photo and image processing (e.g., orthophoto and image processing, elevation and terrain modeling, aerotriangulation, photomosaics and photogrammetric mosaics)

  • orthophoto and image processing is the processing of aerial photographs or satellite imagery to remove distortions due to tilt, terrain relief and perspective. The result is an orthorectified photo or image
  • elevation and terrain modeling is the production of models describing the elevation of the earth's surface over a defined area. The models may take the form of a data array, a randomly distributed set of points, or an image produced using the digital elevation data. The elevations may have been corrected for the height of trees, vegetation, and buildings. The result is either a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) or a Digital Terrain Model (DTM)
  • aerotriangulation is the determination of horizontal or vertical co-ordinates of points on the ground from precise measurements on a photograph or image to create a control network sufficiently dense to provide a positionally accurate framework
  • photomosaics is the process by which individual photographs obtained directly from the negative are combined to form a photographic image of a larger area. This process is intended to lead to less distortion of scale by making adjustments and cuts of the original photographs. These are not rectified photographs
  • photogrammetric mosaics is the process for combining rectified aerial photographs so that the borders coincide and form a continuous photographic representation of part of the earth's surface
  • photogrammetric restitution is the process of converting information obtained from aerial photographs or satellite imagery into conventional symbols.

b3. Geospatial data interpretation
Analysis of the nature of objects whose images appear on a photograph or other imagery and the description of those objects; the characterization of the earth's surface, natural or man-made features covering the earth's surface.

c. Other non-geophysical surveying and mapping services

c1. Topographic and planimetric surveying and mapping services
Surveying for the purpose of determining the shape (relief) of the surface of the land or the location of natural and man-made features on the surface and the preparation or revision of a map indicating the elevation of the surface (relative to a datum point) and slope.

c2. Hydrographic and bathymetric surveying and mapping services
Surveying for the purpose of determining the geometric and dynamic characteristics of bodies of water, including:

  • the depth, temperature, or salinity of water
  • the configuration of the bottom
  • the velocities of currents
  • the heights and times of tides and water stages
  • the location of fixed objects used in navigation
  • the preparation or revision of maps showing this information.

c3. Boundary, property line and cadastral surveying and mapping services
Surveying for the purpose of establishing or re-establishing a boundary or property line on the ground, or for preparation of a map or plan showing a boundary or property line(s), including surveying for legal or cadastral purposes.

c4. Subdivision layout and design
Dividing a piece of land into smaller pieces such as:

  • lots, streets, and rights of way
  • marking or monumenting all necessary corners or dividing lines
  • preparing maps or plans showing all information regarding adjoining land affecting the boundaries
  • may include layout of roadway, and storm water/sanitary systems.

c5. Construction surveying
Surveying prior to and during construction to control elevation, horizontal location and dimensions, and configuration; to determine if the construction was adequately completed; and to obtain dimensions essential for calculating quantities used in paying for construction.

c6. Geodetic surveying and ground control support
Surveying for the purpose of determining the precise horizontal or vertical position of points or monumented locations to provide a reference framework for further surveys.
Include ground control support.

c7. Thematic and orthophoto mapping and aeronautical and nautical charting

  • thematic mapping is the preparation and revision of specialized map and data products designed to portray specific data themes such as natural resource, demographic, economic, biological, etc.
  • orthophoto mapping is the preparation and revision of orthophoto maps
  • aeronautical charting is the preparation and revision of charts designed primarily for use in aeronautical navigation. The aeronautical chart provides important information about flight paths, airport approaches and facilities, as well as landmark features
  • nautical charting is the preparation and revision of charts designed primarily for use in nautical navigation. Features usually shown are: bathymetric contours, navigational hazards, aids to navigation, port facilities, water depths and type of shoreline.

d. Geographic information system (GIS) development and customization
Design, development, modification and customization of a geospatially-referenced information system.

e. Other sales
Include:

  • geophysical software and equipment
  • geographic information system (GIS) software
  • satellite images
  • maps
  • geophysical data management services
  • geospatial data conversion and digitizing services
  • consulting services
  • expert witness services
  • training.
What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?
  CAN$ '000
a. Geophysical surveying and mapping services  
a1. Geophysical data acquisition by seismic or non-seismic methods  
a2. Processing and interpreting geophysical data  
a3. Integrated geophysical services  
a4. Geophysical borehole logging surveys  
a5. Geophysical data sales  
b. Non-geophysical surveying and mapping services  
b1. Geospatial airborne and spaceborne photo and image acquisition  
b2. Geospatial photo and image processing
e.g., orthophoto and image processing, elevation and terrain modeling, aerotriangulation,
photomosaics and photogrammetric mosaics
 
b3. Geospatial data interpretation  
c. Other non-geophysical surveying and mapping services  
c1. Topographic and planimetric surveying and mapping services  
c2. Hydrographic and bathymetric surveying and mapping services  
c3. Boundary, property line and cadastral surveying and mapping services  
c4. Subdivision layout and design  
c5. Construction surveying  
c6. Geodetic surveying and ground control support  
c7. Thematic and orthophoto mapping and aeronautical and nautical charting  
d. Geographic information system (GIS) development and customization  
e. Other
Specify all other sales of goods and services:
 
Total sales of goods and services  

Sales by type of client

1. What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?

Sales by type of client

This section is designed to measure which sector of the economy purchases your services.

Please provide a percentage breakdown of your sales by type of client.

Please ensure that the sum of percentages reported in this section equals 100%.

a. to c. Clients in Canada

a. Individuals and households
Please report the percentage of sales to individuals and households who do not represent the business or government sector.

b. Businesses
Percentage of sales sold to the business sector should be reported here.
Include sales to Crown corporations.

c. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions (e.g., hospitals, schools)
Percentage of sales to federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments should be reported here.
Include: sales to hospitals, schools, universities and public utilities.

d. Clients outside Canada
Please report the percentage of total sales to customers or clients located outside Canada including foreign businesses, foreign individuals, foreign institutions and/or governments.
Include sales to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.

What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?
  Percentage
a. Clients in Canada - individuals and households  
b. Clients in Canada - businesses  
c. Clients in Canada - governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions
e.g., hospitals and schools
 
d. Clients outside Canada  
Total percentage  

Sales by consumer location

1. What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?

Consumer location is the location where the goods or services will ultimately be used.

If ultimate consumer location is not known, the following are acceptable substitutes:

  • shipping destination
  • client's billing address
  • location of this business's retail customers
  • location of this business's warehouses/distribution centres.
What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?
  Percentage
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  
n. United States  
o. All other countries  
Total percentage  

Sales by consumer location

International transactions - revenue received from exports

1. During the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business receive revenue from clients outside Canada for the sale of products, services, royalties, rights, licensing or franchise fees?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

  • Yes
  • No

International transactions - revenue received from exports

2. What was the revenue received from clients outside Canada?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

Revenue received (CAN$ '000):

3. What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?
  Percentage
a. Goods  
b. Services  
c. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees  
Total percentage  

4. What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by country?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by country?
  Percentage
a. United States  
b. Mexico  
c. Provide the percentage of revenue received from any other countries - top 4 clients only  
c1. Other country 1
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the choices or enter your own answer.
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c2. Other country 2
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the choices or enter your own answer.
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c3. Other country 3
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the choices or enter your own answer.
Specify other country 3:
 
c4. Other country 4
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the choices or enter your own answer.
Specify other country 4:
 
Total percentage  
List of countries
  • Aruba
  • Afghanistan
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Åland Islands
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • American Samoa
  • Antarctica
  • French Southern Territories
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Burundi
  • Belgium
  • Benin
  • Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
  • Burkina Faso
  • Bangladesh
  • Bulgaria
  • Bahrain
  • Bahamas
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Belarus
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Barbados
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bhutan
  • Bouvet Island
  • Botswana
  • Central African Republic
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  • Switzerland
  • Chile
  • China
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Cameroon
  • Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
  • Congo, Republic of the
  • Cook Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Cape Verde
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Christmas Island
  • Cayman Islands
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Germany
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Algeria
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Eritrea
  • Western Sahara
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • Fiji
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • France
  • Faroe Islands
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Gabon
  • United Kingdom
  • Georgia
  • Guernsey
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Guinea
  • Guadeloupe
  • Gambia
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Greenland
  • Guatemala
  • French Guiana
  • Guam
  • Guyana
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  • Honduras
  • Croatia
  • Haiti
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Isle of Man
  • India
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Ireland, Republic of
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Iceland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Cambodia
  • Kiribati
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Korea, South
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Saint Lucia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Sri Lanka
  • Lesotho
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Latvia
  • Macao Special Administrative Region
  • Saint Martin (French part)
  • Morocco
  • Monaco
  • Moldova
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Macedonia, Republic of
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Burma (Myanmar)
  • Montenegro
  • Mongolia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Mozambique
  • Mauritania
  • Montserrat
  • Martinique
  • Mauritius
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Mayotte
  • Namibia
  • New Caledonia
  • Niger
  • Norfolk Island
  • Nigeria
  • Nicaragua
  • Niue
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Nepal
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Pitcairn
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Poland
  • Puerto Rico
  • Korea, North
  • Portugal
  • Paraguay
  • West Bank and Gaza Strip (Palestine)
  • French Polynesia
  • Qatar
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Sudan
  • Senegal
  • Singapore
  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • Saint Helena
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Solomon Islands
  • Sierra Leone
  • El Salvador
  • San Marino
  • Somalia
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Serbia
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Suriname
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Sweden
  • Swaziland
  • Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
  • Seychelles
  • Syria
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Chad
  • Togo
  • Thailand
  • Tajikistan
  • Tokelau
  • Turkmenistan
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu
  • Taiwan
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Holy See (Vatican City State)
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Venezuela
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Virgin Islands, United States
  • Viet Nam
  • Vanuatu
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Samoa
  • Kosovo
  • Yemen
  • South Africa, Republic of
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

International transactions - purchases from outside Canada (imports)

5. During the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business make payments to suppliers outside Canada for the purchase of products, services, royalties, rights, licensing or franchise fees?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

  • Yes
  • No

6. What were the payments made to suppliers outside Canada?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

Payments made (CAN$ '000):

7. What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?
  Percentage
a. Goods  
b. Services  
c. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees  
Total percentage  

8. What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by country?

International transactions
This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by country?
  Percentage
a. United States  
b. Mexico  
c. Provide the percentage of payments made to any other countries - top 4 suppliers only  
c1. Other country 1
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the choices or enter your own answer.
Specify other country 1:
 
c2. Other country 2
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the choices or enter your own answer.
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c3. Other country 3
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the choices or enter your own answer.
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c4. Other country 4
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the choices or enter your own answer.
Specify other country 4:
 
Total percentage  
List of countries
  • Aruba
  • Afghanistan
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Åland Islands
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • American Samoa
  • Antarctica
  • French Southern Territories
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Burundi
  • Belgium
  • Benin
  • Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
  • Burkina Faso
  • Bangladesh
  • Bulgaria
  • Bahrain
  • Bahamas
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Saint Barthélemy
  • Belarus
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia
  • Brazil
  • Barbados
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bhutan
  • Bouvet Island
  • Botswana
  • Central African Republic
  • Cocos (Keeling) Islands
  • Switzerland
  • Chile
  • China
  • Côte d'Ivoire
  • Cameroon
  • Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
  • Congo, Republic of the
  • Cook Islands
  • Colombia
  • Comoros
  • Cape Verde
  • Costa Rica
  • Cuba
  • Curaçao
  • Christmas Island
  • Cayman Islands
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Germany
  • Djibouti
  • Dominica
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Algeria
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Eritrea
  • Western Sahara
  • Spain
  • Estonia
  • Ethiopia
  • Finland
  • Fiji
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • France
  • Faroe Islands
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Gabon
  • United Kingdom
  • Georgia
  • Guernsey
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Guinea
  • Guadeloupe
  • Gambia
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Greenland
  • Guatemala
  • French Guiana
  • Guam
  • Guyana
  • Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
  • Heard Island and McDonald Islands
  • Honduras
  • Croatia
  • Haiti
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Isle of Man
  • India
  • British Indian Ocean Territory
  • Ireland, Republic of
  • Iran
  • Iraq
  • Iceland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Jersey
  • Jordan
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Cambodia
  • Kiribati
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Korea, South
  • Kuwait
  • Laos
  • Lebanon
  • Liberia
  • Libya
  • Saint Lucia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Sri Lanka
  • Lesotho
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Latvia
  • Macao Special Administrative Region
  • Saint Martin (French part)
  • Morocco
  • Monaco
  • Moldova
  • Madagascar
  • Maldives
  • Marshall Islands
  • Macedonia, Republic of
  • Mali
  • Malta
  • Burma (Myanmar)
  • Montenegro
  • Mongolia
  • Northern Mariana Islands
  • Mozambique
  • Mauritania
  • Montserrat
  • Martinique
  • Mauritius
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Mayotte
  • Namibia
  • New Caledonia
  • Niger
  • Norfolk Island
  • Nigeria
  • Nicaragua
  • Niue
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Nepal
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Pitcairn
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Palau
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Poland
  • Puerto Rico
  • Korea, North
  • Portugal
  • Paraguay
  • West Bank and Gaza Strip (Palestine)
  • French Polynesia
  • Qatar
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Rwanda
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Sudan
  • Senegal
  • Singapore
  • South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
  • Saint Helena
  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Solomon Islands
  • Sierra Leone
  • El Salvador
  • San Marino
  • Somalia
  • Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Serbia
  • Sao Tome and Principe
  • Suriname
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Sweden
  • Swaziland
  • Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
  • Seychelles
  • Syria
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Chad
  • Togo
  • Thailand
  • Tajikistan
  • Tokelau
  • Turkmenistan
  • Timor-Leste
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu
  • Taiwan
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United States Minor Outlying Islands
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Holy See (Vatican City State)
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Venezuela
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Virgin Islands, United States
  • Viet Nam
  • Vanuatu
  • Wallis and Futuna
  • Samoa
  • Kosovo
  • Yemen
  • South Africa, Republic of
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe

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

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

Is Provided Given Names , Provided Family Name the best person to contact?

  • Yes
  • No

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

  • First name:
  • Last name:
  • Title:
  • Email address:
  • Telephone number (including area code):
  • Extension number (if applicable):
    The maximum number of characters is 5.
  • Fax number (including area code):

Feedback

3. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

  • Hours:
  • Minutes:

4. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Why do we conduct 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:

  • calculating each province and territory's fair share of federal-provincial transfer payments for health, education and social programs
  • establishing government programs to assist businesses
  • assisting the business community in negotiating contracts and collective agreements
  • supporting the government in making informed decisions about fiscal, monetary and foreign exchange policies
  • indexing social benefit programs and determining tax brackets
  • enabling academics and economists to analyze the economic performance of Canadian industries and to better understand rapidly evolving business environments.

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
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Ottawa, Ontario
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You may also contact us by email at statcan.esdhelpdesk-dsebureaudedepannage.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.

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.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Legal name
  • Operating name (if applicable)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

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

Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity

e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity

5. You indicated that is not the current main activity.

Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: ?

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

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

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

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

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

  • Yes, there are other activities

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

  • No, that is the only significant activity

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

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

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

Reporting period information

1. What are the start and end dates of this business's or organization's most recently completed fiscal year?

For this survey, the end date should fall between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019 .

Here are twelve common fiscal periods that fall within the targeted dates:

  • May 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018
  • June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018
  • July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018
  • August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2018
  • September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2018
  • October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018
  • November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018
  • December 1, 2017 to November 30, 2018
  • January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
  • February 1, 2018 to January 31, 2019
  • March 1, 2018 to February 28, 2019
  • April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019 .

Here are other examples of fiscal periods that fall within the required dates:

  • September 18, 2017 to September 15, 2018 ( e.g., floating year-end)
  • June 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018 ( e.g., a newly opened business).

Fiscal year start date

Fiscal year-end date

2. What is the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year?

Select all that apply.

  • Seasonal operations
  • New business
  • Change of ownership
  • Temporarily inactive
  • Change of fiscal year
  • Ceased operations
  • Other
    • Specify reason the reporting period does not cover a full year

Additional reporting instructions

1. Throughout this questionnaire, please report financial information in thousands of Canadian dollars.

For example, an amount of $763,880.25 should be reported as:

CAN$ '000 : $764,000

I will report in the format above

Revenue

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?

Notes:

  • a detailed breakdown may be requested in other sections
  • these questions are asked of many different industries. Some questions may not apply to this business

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Revenue

a. Sales of goods and services ( e.g., fees, commissions, services revenue)
Report net of returns and allowances.
Sales of goods and services are defined as amounts derived from the sale of goods and services (cash or credit), falling within a business's ordinary activities. Sales should be reported net of trade discount, value added tax and other taxes based on sales.
Include:

  • sales from Canadian locations (domestic and export sales)
  • transfers to other business units or a head office of your firm.

Exclude:

  • transfers into inventory and consignment sales
  • federal, provincial and territorial sales taxes and excise duties and taxes
  • intercompany sales in consolidated financial statements.

b. Rental and leasing
Include rental or leasing of apartments, commercial buildings, land, office space, residential housing, investments in co-tenancies and co-ownerships, hotel or motel rooms, long and short term vehicle leasing, machinery or equipment, storage lockers, etc.

c. Commissions
Include commissions earned on the sale of products or services by businesses such as advertising agencies, brokers, insurance agents, lottery ticket sales, sales representatives and travel agencies - compensation could also be reported under this item (for example, compensation for collecting sales tax).

d. Subsidies (including grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships)
Include:

  • non-repayable grants, contributions and subsidies from all levels of government
  • revenue from private sector (corporate and individual) sponsorships, donations and fundraising.

e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.
Include revenue received from the sale or use of all intellectual property rights of copyrighted materials such as musical, literary, artistic or dramatic works, sound recordings or the broadcasting of communication signals.

f. Dividends
Include:

  • dividend income
  • dividends from Canadian sources
  • dividends from foreign sources
  • patronage dividends.

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

g. Interest
Include:

  • investment revenue
  • interest from foreign sources
  • interest from Canadian bonds and debentures
  • interest from Canadian mortgage loans
  • interest from other Canadian sources.

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

h. All other revenue (Include intracompany transfers)
Include amounts not included in questions a. to g.

Total revenue
The sum of sub-questions a. to h.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?
  CAN$ '000
a. Sales of goods and services
Include sales, commissions, rental and leasing revenue if they are this business's primary revenue source.
 
b. Rental and leasing
Report only if this is a secondary revenue source. If rental and leasing are your primary revenue source, report at question a.
 
c. Commissions
Report only if this is a secondary revenue source. If commissions are your primary revenue source, report at question a.
 
d. Subsidies
Include grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships.
 
e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees  
f. Dividends  
g. Interest  
h. Other
Include intracompany transfers.
Specify all other revenue:
 
Total revenue  

E-commerce

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what was this business's total revenue?

Include:

  • sales of goods and services
  • rental, leasing and property management
  • commissions
  • subsidies, grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships
  • royalties
  • rights
  • licensing and franchise fees
  • dividends, interest and other revenue.

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Total revenue in CAN$ '000

2. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business have any e-commerce revenue?

E-commerce revenue: Sales of goods and services conducted over the Internet with or without online payment.

Include all revenue for which an order is received and commitment to purchase is made via the Internet, although payment can be made by other means, such as orders made on web pages, an extranet, mobile devices or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
Exclude orders made by telephone, facsimile or e-mail.

  • Yes
  • No

3. Of the [amount] amount reported in total revenue, what was the total e-commerce revenue?

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

Total e-commerce revenue in CAN$ '000

4. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , did this business make sales over the Internet through any of the following methods?

Select all that apply.

Mobile app
Include sales through any app, or application, that is downloaded and designed to run on a handheld device such as a smartphone or tablet (for example, places where a user may download these apps, including Apple's App Store, Google Play or Blackberry App World).

Company website
Include sales through a browser-based website where your organization maintains control of the content.

Third-party website
Include sales through a browser-based website where a third-party maintains the structure of the website and control of the look and feel while your company only provides the product to be sold (for example, Amazon, Expedia or Etsy).

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
A standard format for exchanging business data. EDI is based on the use of message standards, ensuring that all participants use a common language.

  • Via a mobile app
  • Via your company website
  • Via a third-party website
  • Via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
  • Other
    • Specify the other methods

5. Does this business have any full-time staff dedicated solely to activities related to e-commerce?

  • Yes
  • No

6. Why did this business not make sales over the Internet?

Select all that apply.

  • Goods and services do not lend themselves to online sales
  • Prefer to maintain current business model
  • Lack of skilled workers to implement and maintain e-commerce infrastructure
  • Cost of development is too high
  • Security concerns
  • Other
    • Specify the other reasons

Expenses

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what were this business's expenses for the following items?

Notes:

  • a detailed breakdown may be requested in other sections
  • these questions are asked of many different industries. Some questions may not apply to this business

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Expenses

a. Cost of goods sold
Many business units distinguish their costs of materials from their other business expenses (selling, general and administrative). This item is included to allow you to easily record your costs/expenses according to your normal accounting practices.
Include:

  • cost of raw materials and/or goods purchased for resale - net of discounts earned on purchases
  • freight in and duty.

Exclude all costs associated with salaries, wages, benefits, commissions and subcontracts (report at Employment costs and expenses, and Subcontracts).

b. Employment costs and expenses

b1. Salaries, wages and commissions
Please report all salaries and wages (including taxable allowances and employment commissions as defined on the T4 - Statement of Remuneration Paid) before deductions for this reporting period.
Include:

  • vacation pay
  • bonuses (including profit sharing)
  • employee commissions
  • taxable allowances ( e.g., room and board, vehicle allowances, gifts such as airline tickets for holidays)
  • severance pay.

Exclude all payments and expenses associated with casual labour and outside contract workers (report at Subcontracts).

b2. Employee benefits
Include contributions to:

  • health plans
  • insurance plans
  • employment insurance
  • pension plans
  • workers' compensation
  • association dues
  • contributions to any other employee benefits such as child care and supplementary unemployment benefit (SUB) plans
  • contributions to provincial and territorial health and education payroll taxes.

c. Subcontracts
Subcontract expense refers to the purchasing of services from outside of the company rather than providing them in-house.
Include:

  • hired casual labour and outside contract workers
  • custom work and contract work
  • subcontract and outside labour
  • hired labour.

d. Research and development fees
Expenses from activities conducted with the intention of making a discovery that could either lead to the development of new products or procedures, or to the improvement of existing products or procedures.

e. Professional and business fees
Include:

  • legal services
  • accounting and auditing fees
  • consulting fees
  • education and training fees
  • appraisal fees
  • management and administration fees
  • property management fees
  • information technology (IT) consulting and service fees (purchased)
  • architectural fees
  • engineering fees
  • scientific and technical service fees
  • other consulting fees (management, technical and scientific)
  • veterinary fees
  • fees for human health services
  • payroll preparation fees
  • all other professional and business service fees.

Exclude service fees paid to Head Office (report at All other costs and expenses).

f. Utilities
Utility expenses related to operating your business unit such as water, electricity, gas, heating and hydro.
Include:

  • diesel, fuel wood, natural gas, oil and propane
  • sewage.

Exclude:

  • energy expenses covered in your rental and leasing contracts
  • telephone, Internet and other telecommunications
  • vehicle fuel (report at All other costs and expenses).

g. Office and computer related expenses
Include:

  • office stationery and supplies, paper and other supplies for photocopiers, printers and fax machines
  • postage and courier (used in the day to day office business activity)
  • computer and peripherals upgrade expenses
  • data processing.

Exclude telephone, Internet and other telecommunication expenses (report at Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication).

h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication
Include:

  • internet
  • telephone and telecommunications
  • cellular telephone
  • fax machine
  • pager.

i. Business taxes, licenses and permits
Include:

  • property taxes paid directly and property transfer taxes
  • vehicle license fees
  • beverage taxes and business taxes
  • trade license fees
  • membership fees and professional license fees
  • provincial capital tax.

j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships
Include:

  • amounts paid to holders of patents, copyrights, performing rights and trademarks
  • gross overriding royalty expenses and direct royalty costs
  • resident and non-resident royalty expenses
  • franchise fees.

Exclude Crown royalties

k. Crown charges
Federal or Provincial royalty, tax, lease or rental payments made in relation to the acquisition, development or ownership of Canadian resource properties.
Include:

  • Crown royalties
  • Crown leases and rentals
  • oil sand leases
  • stumpage fees.

l. Rental and leasing
Include:

  • lease rental expenses, real estate rental expenses, condominium fees and equipment rental expenses
  • motor vehicle rental and leasing expenses
  • studio lighting and scaffolding
  • machinery and equipment rental expenses
  • storage expenses
  • road and construction equipment rental
  • fuel and other utility costs covered in your rental and leasing contracts.

m. Repair and maintenance
Include:

  • buildings and structures
  • machinery and equipment
  • security equipment
  • vehicles
  • costs related to materials, parts and external labour associated with these expenses
  • janitorial and cleaning services and garbage removal.

n. Amortization and depreciation
Include:

  • direct cost depreciation of tangible assets and amortization of leasehold improvements
  • amortization of intangible assets ( e.g. , amortization of goodwill, patents, franchises, copyrights, trademarks, deferred charges, organizational costs).

o. Insurance
Insurance recovery income should be deducted from insurance expenses.
Include:

  • professional and other liability insurance
  • motor vehicle and property insurance
  • executive life insurance
  • bonding, business interruption insurance and fire insurance.

p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment
Include:

  • newspaper advertising and media expenses
  • catalogues, presentations and displays
  • tickets for theatre, concerts and sporting events for business promotion
  • fundraising expenses
  • meals, entertainment and hospitality purchases for clients.

q. Travel, meetings and conventions
Include:

  • travel expenses
  • meeting and convention expenses, seminars
  • passenger transportation ( e.g., airfare, bus, train)
  • accommodations
  • travel allowance and meals while travelling
  • other travel expenses.

r. Financial services
Include:

  • explicit service charges for financial services
  • credit and debit card commissions and charges
  • collection expenses and transfer fees
  • registrar and transfer agent fees
  • security and exchange commission fees
  • other financial service fees.

Exclude interest expenses (report at Interest expense).

s. Interest expense
Report the cost of servicing your company's debt.
Include:

  • interest
  • bank charges
  • finance charges
  • interest payments on capital leases
  • amortization of bond discounts
  • interest on short-term and long-term debt, mortgages, bonds and debentures.

t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses
Include:

  • charitable donations and political contributions
  • bad debt expense
  • loan losses
  • provisions for loan losses (minus bad debt recoveries)
  • inventory adjustments.

u. All other costs and expenses (including intracompany expenses)
Include:

  • production costs
  • pipeline operations, drilling, site restoration
  • gross overriding royalty
  • other producing property rentals
  • well operating, fuel and equipment
  • other lease rentals
  • other direct costs
  • equipment hire and operation
  • log yard expense, forestry costs, logging road costs
  • freight in and duty
  • overhead expenses allocated to cost of sales
  • other expenses
  • cash over/short (negative expense)
  • reimbursement of parent company expense
  • warranty expense
  • recruiting expenses
  • general and administrative expenses
  • interdivisional expenses
  • interfund transfer (minus expense recoveries)
  • exploration and development (including prospect/geological, well abandonment and dry holes, exploration expenses, development expenses)
  • amounts not included in sub-questions a. to t. above.

Total expenses
The sum of sub-questions a. to u.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD , what were this business's expenses for the following items?
  CAN$ '000
a. Cost of goods sold  
a1. Opening inventories  
a2. Purchases
Include raw materials, goods purchased for resale and non-returnable containers.
Exclude change in inventories.
 
a3. Closing inventories  
a4. Cost of goods sold
Opening inventories plus purchases minus closing inventories.
 
b. Employment costs and expenses
Include all employees who were issued a T4.
Exclude commissions to be paid to non-employees, report at sub-question c.
 
b1. Salaries, wages and commissions  
b2. Employee benefits  
c. Subcontracts
Include commisions to non-employees.
Exclude research and development.
 
d. Research and development fees.
Exclude in-house research and development.
 
e. Professional and business fees
e.g., legal, accounting, consulting, scientific and property management fees
 
f. Utilities
e.g., electricity, water, gas
 
g. Office and computer related expenses
e.g., office supplies, postage, computer upgrades
 
h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication  
i. Business taxes, licenses and permits
e.g., beverage tax, business tax, license fees, property taxes
 
j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships
Exclude Crown royalties.
 
k. Crown charges
(for logging, mining and energy industries only)
 
l. Rental and leasing
Include land buildings, equipment, vehicles.
 
m. Repair and maintenance
Include buildings, equipment, vehicles.
 
n. Amortization and depreciation  
o. Insurance  
p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment  
q. Travel, meetings and conventions  
r. Financial services
e.g., bank charges, transaction fees
 
s. Interest expense  
t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses
Include bad debts, loan losses, donations, political contributions and inventory write-down.
 
u. All other costs and expenses
Include intracompany expenses.
Specify all other costs and expenses:
 
Total expenses   

Industry characteristics

1. What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?
  CAN$ '000
a. Consumer goods rental  
a1. Consumer electronics and appliances  
a2. Formal wear, costumes and accessories  
a3. Video tapes and discs  
a4. Other consumer goods  
a5. General rental centres  
b. Other machinery and equipment rentals  
b1. Automobiles, trucks and other road transportation vehicles, motor homes, travel
trailers and campers (without operator)
 
b2. Office machinery, furniture and equipment
Exclude computers.
 
b3. Computers  
b4. Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment, other than office equipment (without operator)  
c. Labour charged to customers for repair and maintenance services
Exclude parts and materials charged to customers (report at question d.).
 
d. Sales of merchandise and other items
Include materials and parts charged to customers, food and beverages and other non-rental items.
 
e. Net gains or losses from disposal of previously rented and/or leased equipment  
f. Gross proceeds from disposal of previously rented and/or leased equipment  
g. Commissions revenue
Include commissions earned from the sale of insurance.
 
h. Other
Include revenue from rental of real estate and miscellaneous service revenue.
Specify all other sales:
 
Total sales of goods and services
(sum of questions a. to h.; do not include question f.)
 

Sales by type of client

1. What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?

Sales by type of client

This section is designed to measure which sector of the economy purchases your services.
Please provide a percentage breakdown of your sales by type of client.
Please ensure that the sum of percentages reported in this section equals 100%.

a. to c. Clients in Canada

a. Individuals and households
Please report the percentage of sales to individuals and households who do not represent the business or government sector.

b. Businesses
Percentage of sales sold to the business sector should be reported here.
Include sales to Crown corporations.

c. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions ( e.g. , hospitals, schools)
Percentage of sales to federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments should be reported here.
Include: sales to hospitals, schools, universities and public utilities.

d. Clients outside Canada
Please report the percentage of total sales to customers or clients located outside Canada including foreign businesses, foreign individuals, foreign institutions and/or governments.
Include sales to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.

What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?
  Percentage
a. Clients in Canada - individuals and households  
b. Clients in Canada - businesses  
c. Clients in Canada - governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions
e.g., hospitals and schools
 
d. Clients outside Canada  
Total percentage  

Sales by consumer location

1. What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?

Consumer location is the location where the goods or services will ultimately be used.

If ultimate consumer location is not known, the following are acceptable substitutes:

  • shipping destination
  • client's billing address
  • location of this business's retail customers
  • location of this business's warehouses/distribution centres.
What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?
  Percentage
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  
n. United States  
o. All other countries  
Total percentage  

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 Provided Given Names , Provided Family Name the best person to contact?

  • Yes
  • No

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

  • First name:
  • Last name:
  • Title:
  • Email address:
  • Telephone number (including area code):
  • Extension number (if applicable):
    The maximum number of characters is 5.
  • Fax number (including area code):

Feedback

1. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

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