Archived - Statistics Canada's Financial Statements, March 31, 2024

Statement of Management Responsibility Including Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, and all information contained in these financial statements rests with the management of Statistics Canada. These financial statements have been prepared by management using the Government of Canada's accounting policies, which are based on Canadian public sector accounting standards.

Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the information in these financial statements. Some of the information in the financial statements is based on management's best estimates and judgment and gives due consideration to materiality. To fulfill its accounting and reporting responsibilities, management maintains a set of accounts that provides a centralized record of the agency's financial transactions. Financial information submitted in the preparation of the Public Accounts of Canada, and included in the agency's Departmental Results Report, is consistent with these financial statements.

Management is also responsible for maintaining an effective system of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable, that assets are safeguarded, and that transactions are properly authorized and recorded in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and other applicable legislation, regulations, authorities, and policies.

Management seeks to ensure the objectivity and integrity of data in its financial statements through careful selection, training and development of qualified staff; through organizational arrangements that provide appropriate divisions of responsibility; through communication programs aimed at ensuring that regulations, policies, standards, and managerial authorities are understood throughout the agency and through conducting an annual risk-based assessment of the effectiveness of the system of ICFR.

The system of ICFR is designed to mitigate risks to a reasonable level based on an ongoing process to identify key risks, to assess the effectiveness of associated key controls, and to make any necessary adjustments.

A risk-based assessment of the system of ICFR for the year ended March 31, 2024, was completed in accordance with the Treasury Board Policy on Financial Management and the results and action plans are summarized in the annex, which can be found at the end of the notes to these financial statements.

The effectiveness and adequacy of the agency's system of internal control is reviewed by the work of internal finance staff, who conduct periodic assessments of different areas of the agency's operations, and by the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC), who provide advice to the Chief Statistician on the adequacy and effectiveness of the agency's risk management, control and governance frameworks and processes.

The financial statements of Statistics Canada have not been audited.

Original copy signed by:

André Loranger
Chief Statistician

Ottawa, Canada
September 13, 2024

Kathleen Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer

Ottawa, Canada
September 13, 2024

Statement of Financial Position (Unaudited)
As at March 31
(in thousands of dollars)
 20242023
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 4)
100,74380,140
Vacation pay and compensatory leave
48,86448,799
Deferred revenue (note 6)
00
Employee future benefits (note 7)
13,44914,720
Total net liabilities163,056143,659
Financial assets
Due from Consolidated Revenue Fund
84,78163,785
Accounts receivable and advances (note 8)
10,4868,816
Total gross financial assets95,26772,601
Financial assets held on behalf of Government
Accounts receivable and advances (note 8)
-3,846-3,717
Total financial assets held on behalf of Government-3,846-3,717
Total net financial assets91,42168,884
Departmental net debt71,63574,775
Non-financial assets
Prepaid expenses
5,1264,602
Consumable supplies
1,6021,235
Tangible capital assets (note 9)
131,623149,930
Total non-financial assets138,351155,767
Departmental net financial position66,71680,992

Contractual obligations and contractual rights (note 10)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Original copy signed by:

André Loranger
Chief Statistician

Ottawa, Canada
September 13, 2024

Kathleen Mitchell
Chief Financial Officer

Ottawa, Canada
September 13, 2024

Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended March 31
(in thousands of dollars)
 2024 Planned Results2024 Actual2023 Actual
Expenses
Statistical Information
674,483893,711832,180
Internal services
82,45396,582118,650
Total expenses756,936990,293950,830
Revenues (note 5)
Special statistical services
144,300166,288194,710
Other revenues
354924
Revenues earned on behalf of Government
-24,335-30,572-35,627
Total revenues120,000135,765159,107
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers636,936854,528791,723
Government funding and transfers
Net cash provided by Government of Canada
 716,429676,500
Change in due from Consolidated Revenue Fund
 20,9963,368
Services provided without charge by other federal government departments (note 11a)
 100,93297,269
Transfer of assets from other government departments
 1,895116
Net cost (net results) of operations after government funding and transfers 14,27614,470
Departmental net financial position - Beginning of year 80,99295,462
Departmental net financial position - End of year 66,71680,992

Segmented information (note 12)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. 

Statement of Change in Departmental Net Debt (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended March 31
(in thousands of dollars)
 2024 Actual2023 Actual
Net cost (net result) of operations after government funding and transfers14,27614,470
Change due to tangible capital assets
Acquisition of tangible capital assets (note 9)
16,23522,496
Amortization of tangible capital assets (note 9)
-32,646-26,791
Net loss on disposal/write-off of tangible capital assets including adjustments
-3,638-9,274
Transfer from other government departments
1,7410
Total change due to tangible capital assets-18,308-13,569
Change due to consumable supplies368-488
Change due to prepaid expenses524-1,084
Decrease in departmental net debt-3,140-671
Departmental net debt - Beginning of year74,77575,446
Departmental net debt - End of year71,63574,775
Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended March 31
(in thousands of dollars)
 20242023
Operating activities
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers
854,528791,723
Non-cash items:
Amortization of tangible capital assets (note 9)
-32,646-26,791
Net loss on disposal/write-off of tangible capital assets including adjustments
-3,638-9,274
Services provided without charge by other federal government departments (note 11a)
 -100,932 -97,269
Variations in Statement of Financial Position:
Increase (decrease) in accounts receivable and advances
1,541-1,563
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses
524-1,084
Increase (decrease) in consumable supplies
368-488
Decrease (increase) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
-20,604-2,208
Decrease (increase) in vacation pay and compensatory leave
-65-942
Decrease (increase) in deferred revenue
067
Decrease (increase) in employee future benefits
1,2721,949
Transfer of assets to other federal government departments
-154-116
Cash used in operating activities700,194654,004
Capital investing activities
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets (note 9)
16,23522,496
Cash used in capital investing activities16,23522,496
Net cash provided by Government of Canada716,429676,500
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Notes to the Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the Year Ended March 31

1. Authority and objectives

Statistics Canada (the agency) was established in 1918, pursuant to the Statistics Act. The agency received full departmental status by order-in-council in 1965.

The agency is a division of the public service named in Schedule I.1 of the Financial Administration Act. The minister responsible for Statistics Canada is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, who represents the agency in Parliament and in Cabinet.

The agency's mandate derives primarily from the Statistics Act. The act requires the agency — under the direction of the minister — to collect, compile, analyze, and publish statistical information on the economic, social, and general conditions of the country and its citizens. Statistics Canada has a mandate to coordinate and manage the country's statistical system.

The agency's mandate has two primary objectives:

  • Provide statistical information and analysis of the economic and social structure and functioning of Canadian society as a basis for the development, operation and evaluation of public policies and programs. This information is used for public and private decision-making, and for the general benefit of all Canadians.
  • Promote the quality, coherence, and international comparability of Canada's statistics through collaboration with other federal departments and agencies, with the provinces and territories, and in accordance with sound scientific standards and practices.

The agency reports on the two core responsibilities described below.

  • Statistical information - The agency has a responsibility to produce objective high-quality statistical information for the whole of Canada. The statistical information produced relates to the commercial, industrial, financial, social, economic, environmental, and general activities and conditions of the people of Canada.
  • Internal services - Internal services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

These financial statements are prepared using the agency's accounting policies stated below, which are based on Canadian public sector accounting standards. The presentation and results using the stated accounting policies do not result in any significant differences from Canadian public sector accounting standards.

The significant accounting policies are as follows:

(a) Parliamentary authorities

The agency is financed by the Government of Canada through Parliamentary authorities. Financial reporting of authorities provided to the agency do not parallel financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting principles since authorities are primarily based on cash flow requirements. Consequently, items recognized in the Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position and in the Statement of Financial Position are not necessarily the same as those provided through authorities from Parliament. Note 3 provides a reconciliation between the bases of reporting. The planned results amounts in the "Expenses" and "Revenues" sections of the Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position are the amounts reported in the Future-oriented Statement of Operations included in the 2023-24 Departmental Plan. Planned results are not presented in the "Government funding and transfers" section of the Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position and in the Statement of Change in Departmental Net Debt because these amounts were not included in the 2023-24 Departmental Plan.

(b) Net cash provided by Government

The agency operates within the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), which is administered by the Receiver General for Canada. All cash received by the agency is deposited into the CRF, and all cash disbursements made by the agency are paid from the CRF. The net cash provided by the Government is the difference between all cash receipts and all cash disbursements, including transactions between departments of the Government.

(c) Amounts due from or to the CRF

Amounts due from or to the CRF are the result of timing differences at year-end between when a transaction affects authorities and when it is processed through the CRF. Amounts due from the CRF represent the net amount of cash that the agency is entitled to draw from the CRF without further authorities to discharge its liabilities.

(d) Revenues and deferred revenues

Revenues are comprised of revenues earned from non-tax sources. They include exchange transactions where goods or services are provided for consideration where a performance obligation exists, and non-exchange transactions where no performance obligations exist to provide a good or service. These transactions can be recurring or non-recurring in nature. Recurring transactions are viewed as ongoing, routine activities that form part of the normal course of operations and can be used to indicate if they can be reasonably expected to be earned again in future years.

Deferred revenue consists of amounts received in advance of the delivery of goods and rendering of services that will be recognized as revenue in a subsequent fiscal year as it is earned. Other revenues are recognized in the period the event giving rise to the revenues occurred.

Revenues that are non-respendable are not available to discharge the department's liabilities. While the chief statisticien is expected to maintain accounting control, he or she has no authority regarding the disposition of non-respendable revenues. As a result, non-respendable revenues are earned on behalf of the Government of Canada and are therefore presented as a reduction of the entity's gross revenues. Revenues earned on behalf of Government consist of the sale of services and gains on the sale of assets. These are recognized when earned.

(e) Expenses

  • Transfer payments are recorded as an expense in the year the transfer is authorized, and all eligibility criteria have been met by the recipient.
  • Vacation pay and compensatory leave are accrued as the benefits are earned by employees under their respective terms of employment.
  • Services provided without charge by other government departments for accommodation, employer contributions to the health and dental insurance plans, and workers' compensation are recorded as operating expenses at their carrying value.

(f) Employee future benefits

  1. Pension benefits — Eligible employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan, a multi-employer pension plan administered by the Government. The agency's contributions to the Plan are charged to expenses in the year incurred and represent the total departmental obligation to the Plan. The agency's responsibility with regard to the Plan is limited to its contributions. Actuarial surpluses or deficiencies are recognized in the financial statements of the Government of Canada, as the Plan's sponsor.
  2. Severance benefits — The accumulation of severance benefits for voluntary departures ceased for applicable employee groups. The remaining obligation for employees who did not withdraw benefits is calculated using information derived from the results of the actuarially determined liability for employee severance benefits for the Government as a whole.

(g) Financial instruments

A contract establishing a financial instrument creates, at its inception, rights, and obligations to receive or deliver economic benefits. The financial assets and financial liabilities portray these rights and obligations in the financial statements. The Department recognizes a financial instrument when it becomes a party to a financial instrument contract.

Financial instruments consist of accounts receivable, and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. All financial assets and liabilities are recorded at cost. Any associated transaction costs are added to the carrying value upon initial recognition. When necessary, an allowance for valuation is recorded to reduce the carrying value of accounts receivable to amounts that approximate their net recoverable value.

(h) Non-financial assets

  • The costs of acquiring land, buildings, equipment, and other capital property are capitalized as tangible capital assets and, except for land, are amortized to expense over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as described in Note 8. All tangible capital assets and leasehold improvements having an initial cost of $10,000 or more are recorded at their acquisition cost. Tangible capital assets do not include immovable assets located on reserves as defined in the Indian Act, works of art, museum collection and Crown land to which no acquisition cost is attributable, and intangible assets.
  • Purchased intangibles are identifiable non-monetary economic resources without physical substance that are acquired in exchange transactions from arm's length third parties. Purchased intangibles exclude software, which is included in tangible capital assets. Commencing April 1, 2023, the cost of a purchased intangible is capitalized as an asset when the department controls the intangible and the intangible contributes to the capacity of the government to deliver services and products, generate future cash inflows or reduce cash outflows. Purchased intangible assets are amortized to expense over the estimated useful life of the assets. Prior to April 1, 2023, purchased intangibles were expensed as incurred.
  • Consumable supplies include items held for future program delivery and are not intended for resale. These supplies are recorded at the acquisition cost. If there is no longer a service potential, the supplies are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.

(i) Contingent liabilities

Contingent liabilities are potential liabilities which may become actual liabilities when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. If the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made, a provision is accrued, and an expense recorded to other expenses. If the likelihood is not determinable or an amount cannot be reasonably estimated, the contingency is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

(j) Contingent assets

Contingent assets are possible assets which may become actual assets when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. If the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, the contingent asset is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.

(k) Transactions involving foreign currencies

Transactions involving foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollar equivalents using rates of exchange in effect at the time of those transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollars using the rate of exchange in effect at March 31. The Government has elected to recognize gains and losses resulting from foreign currency translation, including those arising prior to settlement or derecognition of the financial instrument, directly on the Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position according to the activities to which they relate.

(l) Measurement uncertainty

The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported and disclosed amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes at March 31. The estimates are based on facts and circumstances, historical experience, general economic conditions and reflect the Government's best estimate of the related amount at the end of the reporting period. The most significant items where estimates are used are the liability for employee future benefits and the useful life of tangible capital assets. Actual results could significantly differ from those estimated. Management's estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary, they are recorded in the financial statements in the year they become known.

(m) Related party transactions

Related party transactions, other than inter-entity transactions, are recorded at the exchange amount. Inter-entity transactions are transactions between commonly controlled entities. Inter-entity transactions, other than restructuring transactions, are recorded on a gross basis and are measured at the carrying amount, except for the following:

  1. Services provided on a recovery basis are recognized as revenues and expenses on a gross basis and measured at the exchange amount.
  2. Certain services received on a without charge basis are recorded for departmental financial statement purposes at the carrying amount.

3. Parliamentary authorities

The agency receives most of its funding through annual parliamentary authorities. Items recognized in the Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position and the Statement of Financial Position in one year may be funded through parliamentary authorities in prior, current, or future years. Accordingly, the agency has different net results of operations for the year on a government funding basis than on an accrual accounting basis. The differences are reconciled in the following tables:

(a) Reconciliation of net cost of operations to current year authorities used

Reconciliation of net cost of operations to current year authorities used
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers854,528791,723
Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities:
Amortization of tangible capital assets
-32,646-26,791
Loss on disposal/write-off of tangible capital assets, including adjustments
-3,638-9,274
Services provided without charge by other federal government departments
-100,932-97,269
Increase in vacation pay and compensatory leave
-65-942
Decrease in employee future benefits
1,2721,949
Refund of prior years' expenditures
1,300693
Increase in respendable revenues
2,7530
Consumption of prepaid expenses
-6,635-11,118
Consumption of supplies
0-488
Bad debt expense
-262-17
Increase in accrued salary receivable
246498
Other
242-242
Total items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting authorities
-138,365-143,001
Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities:
Acquisition of tangible capital assets
16,23522,496
Decrease in respendable accounts receivable
0-247
Acquisition of prepaid expenses
7,15810,034
Acquisition of consumable supplies
3680
Increase in salary receivable
7581,642
Increase in salary advances
73
Payments for pay equity settlement
2029
Total items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting authorities
24,54633,957
Current year authorities used740,709682,679

(b) Authorities provided and used

Authorities provided and used
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Authorities provided:
Vote 1 - Operating expenditures
679,824609,041
Statutory amounts
99,96497,015
Total authorities provided779,788706,056
Less:
Lapsed: Operating expenditures
-39,079-23,377
Current year authorities used740,709682,679

4. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

The following table presents details of the agency's accounts payable and accrued liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Accounts payable - Other federal government departments and agencies26,54518,484
Accounts payable - External parties35,74524,153
Accrued salaries and wages38,45337,503
Total accounts payables and accrued liabilities100,74380,140

5. Revenues

The department has the following major types of revenues: special statistical services, miscellaneous revenues, and revenues earned on behalf of the Government. Miscellaneous revenues include gains on sales of assets, other gains on foreign exchange valuations and other fees and charges. These are recorded when as performance obligations are satisfied.

(a) Disaggregated revenues

Disaggregated revenues
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Revenues
Special statistical services (exchange)
166,288194,710
Miscellaneous
Gains on sales of assets (exchange)
3317
Gains on foreign exchange valuations (non-exchange)
124
Other fees and charges (exchange and non-exchange)
43
Total miscellaneous
4924
Revenues earned on behalf of Government (exchange)
-30,572-35,627
Total revenuesDisaggregated revenues - Footnote 1135,765159,107

Disaggregated revenues - Footnote 1

Total non-recurring revenues of $49 thousands were incurred in relation to Gains on sales of assets, Gains on foreign exchange valuations, a penalty related to the Statistics Act and a request to Access to Information and Privacy.

Disaggregated revenues - Return to footnote 1 referrer

6. Deferred revenue

The agency has the authority to expend revenue received during the fiscal year. Deferred revenue represents the balance at year-end of unearned revenues stemming from amounts received from external parties, which are restricted for specific statistical services. Revenue is recognized in the period in which these expenditures are incurred or in which the service is performed. Details of the transactions related to this account are as follows:

Deferred revenue
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Opening balance067
Amount received27,43028,018
Revenues recognized-27,430-28,085
Net closing balance00

7. Employee future benefits

(a) Pension benefits

The agency's employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan ("the Plan"), which is sponsored and administered by the Government of Canada. Pension benefits accrue up to a maximum period of 35 years at a rate of 2 percent per year of pensionable service, times the average of the best five consecutive years of earnings. The benefits are integrated with Canada/Québec Pension Plan benefits and they are indexed to inflation.

Both the employees and the agency contribute to the cost of the Plan. Due to the amendment of the Public Service Superannuation Act following the implementation of provisions related to Economic Action Plan 2012, employee contributors have been divided into two groups – Group 1 relates to existing plan members as of December 31, 2012, and Group 2 relates to members who joined the Plan as of January 1, 2013.  Each group has a distinct contribution rate.

The 2023-2024 expense amounts to $59,169 thousand ($63,369 thousand in 2022-2023). For Group 1 members, the expense represents approximately 1.02 times (1.02 times in 2022-2023) the employee contributions and, for Group 2 members, approximately 1.00 times (1.00 times in 2022-2023) the employee contributions.

The agency's responsibility with regard to the Plan is limited to its contributions. Actuarial surpluses or deficiencies are recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Government of Canada, as the Plan's sponsor.

(b) Severance benefits

Severance benefits provided to the agency's employees were previously based on an employee's eligibility, years of service and salary at termination of employment. However, since 2011 the accumulation of severance benefits for voluntary departures progressively ceased for substantially all employees. Employees subject to these changes were given the option to be paid the full or partial value of benefits earned to date or collect the full or remaining value of benefits upon departure from the public service. By March 31, 2024, substantially all settlements for immediate cash out were completed. Severance benefits are unfunded and, consequently, the outstanding obligation will be paid from future authorities.

The changes in the obligations during the year were as follows:

Changes in the obligations
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Accrued benefit obligation - Beginning of year14,72016,669
Expense or adjustment for the year3581
Benefits paid during the year-1,306-2,030
Accrued benefit obligation - End of year13,44914,720

8. Accounts receivable and advances

The following table presents details of the agency's accounts receivable and advances balances:

Accounts receivable and advances balances
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Receivables - Other federal government departments and agencies1,6861,244
Receivables - External parties8,9517,204
Employees advances129386
Subtotal10,7668,834
Allowance for doubtful accounts on receivables from external parties-280-18
Gross accounts receivable and advances10,4868,816
Accounts receivable held on behalf of Government-3,846-3,717
Net accounts receivable and advances6,6405,099

The following table provides an aging analysis of accounts receivable from external parties and the associated valuation allowances used to reflect their net recoverable value

Aging analysis of accounts receivable
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Accounts receivable from external parties:
Not past due
7,0355,128
Number of days past due
1 to 30
652941
31 to 60
105223
61 to 90
4821
91 to 365
222396
Over 365
889495
Sub-total
8,9517,204
Less: valuation allowance-280-18
Total8,6717,186

9. Tangible capital assets

Amortization of tangible capital assets is done on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:

Amortization period of tangible capital assets
Asset classAmortization period
Computer hardware5 years
Computer software5 years
Other equipment5 years
Motor vehicles7 years
Leasehold improvements25 years
Assets under constructionOnce available for use
Software under developmentOnce available for use

Assets under construction and software assets under development are recorded in the applicable asset class in the year that they become available for use and are not amortized until they are available for use.

Value of tangible capital assets
Capital Asset ClassCostAccumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Opening BalanceAcquisitionsDisposals and Write-OffsAdjustmentsValue of tangible capital assets - Footnote 1Closing BalanceOpening BalanceAmortizationDisposals and Write-OffsAdjustmentsValue of tangible capital assets - Footnote 1Closing Balance20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Computer hardware2,090122--2,2121,854100--1,954258236
Computer software412,452--17,15813,690408,984301,40631,131-16,978-315,55993,425111,046
Other equipment3,270321-65-3,5262,924161-65-3,020506346
Vehicles2,846108-182,3745,3102,734225-186333,5741,736112
Leasehold improvements25,660114-50026,27412,3731,028--13,40112,87313,287
Assets under construction500---500-------500
Software under development24,40315,570--17,14822,825-----22,82524,403
Total471,22116,235-17,241-1,084469,131321,29132,646-17,061633337,509131,623149,930

Value of tangible capital assets - Footnote 1

Included in adjustments are the following: software assets under development of $13,690 thousand that were transferred to computer software upon completion of the assets; assets under construction of $500 thousand that were transferred to leasehold improvements upon completion of construction, and $3,458 thousand that was expensed due to adjustment of previous year capitalized software under development, and $2,374 thousand transferred from another government department into the motor vehicles.

Value of tangible capital assets - Return to the first footnote 1 referrer

10. Contractual obligations and contractual rights

(a) Contractual obligations

The nature of the agency's activities may result in some large multi-year contracts and obligations whereby the agency will be obligated to make future payments when the services/goods are received. Significant contractual obligations that can be reasonably estimated are summarized as follows:

Contractual obligations
 20252026202720282029 and subsequentTotal
(in thousands of dollars)
Census Print Contract9378,9334,837--14,707
Microsoft Cloud Services28,90428,42636,35333,553-127,236
Total29,84137,35941,19033,553-141,943

(b) Contractual rights

The activities of the agency sometimes involve the negotiation of contracts or agreements with outside parties that result in the agency having rights to both assets and revenues in the future. They involve sales of goods and services. The agency does not have significant contractual rights to disclose as of March 31, 2024.

11. Related party transactions

The agency is related as a result of common ownership to all government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. Related parties also include individuals who are members of key management personnel or close family members of those individuals, and entities controlled by, or under shared control of, a member of key management personnel or a close family member of that individual.

The agency enters into transactions with these entities in the normal course of business and on normal trade terms.

(a) Common services provided without charge by other federal government departments

During the year, the agency received services without charge from certain common service organizations related to accommodation, the employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans and workers' compensation coverage. These services provided without charge have been recorded at the carrying value in the agency's Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position as follows:

Common services provided without charge by other federal government departments
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Accommodation40,42939,720
Employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans60,50357,497
Worker's compensation-52
Total100,93297,269

The Government has centralized some of its administrative activities for efficiency, cost-effectiveness purposes and economic delivery of programs to the public. As a result, the Government uses central agencies and common service organizations so that one department performs services for all other departments and agencies without charge. The costs of these services, such as the payroll and cheque issuance services provided by Public Services and Procurement Canada and audit services provided by the Office of the Auditor General are not included in the agency's Statement of Operations and Departmental Net Financial Position.

(b) Other transactions with other federal government departments and agencies

Other transactions with other federal government departments and agencies
 20242023
(in thousands of dollars)
Accounts receivable1,6861,244
Accounts payable26,54518,484
Expenses20,2496,850
Revenues113,438136,323

Expenses and revenues disclosed in (b) exclude common services provided without charge, which are already disclosed in (a).

12. Segmented information

Presentation by segment is based on the agency's core responsibilities. The presentation by segment is based on the same accounting policies as described in the Summary of significant accounting policies in note 2. The following table presents the expenses incurred and revenues generated for the main core responsibilities, by major object of expense and by major type of revenue. The segment results for the period are as follows:

Expenses incurred and revenues generated for the main core responsibilities
 Statistical InformationInternal services2024 Total2023 Total
(in thousands of dollars)
Operating expenses
Salaries and employee benefits
738,21472,927811,141791,970
Accommodation
36,7943,63540,42939,720
Professional and special services 
31,9898,88140,87043,755
Transportation and postage
16,51271617,22817,004
Amortization
31,77387332,64626,791
Repairs and maintenance
653285938731
Materials and supplies 
4,0965,2139,3097,338
Rentals
32,1804,01436,19417,752
Communication and printing
1,023311,0541,102
Loss on disposal/write-off of tangible capital assets
180-1804,114
Other operation expenses
2977304553
Total operating expenses893,71196,582990,293950,830
Total expenses893,71196,582990,293950,830
Revenues
Special statistical services
166,288-166,288194,710
Other revenues
49-4924
Revenues earned on behalf of Government
-30,572--30,572-35,627
Total revenues135,765-135,765159,107
Net cost from continuing operations757,94696,582854,528791,723

Annex to the Statement of Management Responsibility Including Internal Control over Financial Reporting of Statistics Canada for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Unaudited)

1. Introduction

This document is attached to Statistics Canada's (StatCan) Statement of Management Responsibility Including Internal Control over Financial Reporting for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. This annex provides summary information on the measures taken by StatCan to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR), as well as information on internal control management, assessment results and related action plans.

Detailed information on the agency's authority, mandate and core responsibilities can be found in the 2024-25 Departmental plan and the 2022–2023 Departmental Results Report.

2. Departmental system of internal control over financial reporting

2.1 Internal control management

StatCan has a well-established governance and accountability structure to support departmental assessment efforts and oversight of its overall system of internal control. A departmental internal control management framework, approved by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is in place and comprises:

  • organizational accountability structures as they relate to internal control management to support sound financial management, including roles and responsibilities of senior managers for control management in their areas of responsibility;
  • values and ethics;
  • ongoing communication and training on the legislative and policy requirements for sound financial management and control; and
  • monitoring and regular updates on internal control management, as well as provision of related assessment results and action plans to the Chief Statistician and senior departmental management and, as applicable, to the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC).

The DAC provides advice to the Chief Statistician on the adequacy and effectiveness of the agency's risk management, control and governance frameworks and processes.

2.2 Service arrangements relevant to financial statements

StatCan relies on other organizations for the processing certain transactions that are recorded in its financial statements, as follows:

2.2.1 Common service arrangements
  • Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) administers the payment of salaries, the procurement of goods and services, and provides accommodation services;
  • Shared Services Canada (SSC) provides information technology (IT) infrastructure services;
  • The Department of Justice Canada provides legal services; and
  • The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) provides information on public service insurance and centrally administers payment of the employer's share of contribution toward statutory employee benefit plans.
2.2.2 Specific arrangements
  • PSPC provides StatCan with the Common Departmental Financial System platform to capture and report financial and material management transactions, as well as procurement information.

Readers of this annex may refer to the annexes of the above-noted departments for a greater understanding of the systems of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) related to these specific services.

3. StatCan assessment results for the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year

StatCan adopted an ongoing, rotational, risk-based monitoring approach to support testing of internal control over financial reporting. In 2024, StatCan updated its Internal Control over Financial Management Ongoing Monitoring Framework, which replaced its previous version from 2020. According to the new strategy, the ongoing monitoring cycle was extended to a five-year period and the plan is adjusted through an annual environmental scan process.

The following table summarizes the status of the ongoing monitoring activities according to the previous fiscal year's rotational plan under ICFR.

Progress during the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year
Previous fiscal year's rotational ongoing monitoring plan for current fiscal year (ICFR)Status
Census PayrollDesign effectiveness (DE) was completed in 2023-24. No remedial action was needed. Operating effectiveness (OE) will be started in 2024-25 due to the Census cyclical collection process.
Information technology general controls under agency managementPartially completed. Testing will conclude during 2024-25.

In addition to the ongoing monitoring plan for ICFR, in 2023-2024 StatCan completed the ongoing monitoring testing of Investment Planning and started the Forecasting and Budgeting process as part of the broader Internal Control over Financial Management (ICFM) business processes.

New or significantly amended key controls are summarized in section 3.1. The areas of the departmental system of internal controls that were reviewed this fiscal year are summarized in section 3.2.

3.1 New or significantly amended key controls

In the current fiscal year, there were no significantly amended key controls in existing processes that required a reassessment. A full risk assessment was conducted in 2023-24 and a 2024-25 to 2028-29 ICFM Ongoing Monitoring Framework was developed based on the results.

3.2 Ongoing monitoring program

As part of its rotational ongoing monitoring plan, the agency started its reassessment of Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) as well as other fraud monitoring activities.

4. Statistics Canada action plan for the next fiscal year (2024-2025) and subsequent fiscal years

Statistics Canada's rotational ongoing monitoring plan over the next three years is shown in the following table. The ongoing monitoring plan is based on:

  • an annual validation of high-risk processes and controls; and
  • related adjustments to the ongoing monitoring plan as required.

An annual risk assessment is conducted to validate the high-risk controls and to adjust the ongoing monitoring plan as required. Action plans from previous years will be followed-up on to ensure that remedial actions have been taken.

Rotational ongoing monitoring plan

Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Key control areasFiscal Year 2024–2025Fiscal Year 2025–2026Fiscal Year 2026–2027
Entity-level controlsYesNoNo
Information technology general controls under agency managementYesNoYes
Capital assetsNoYesNo
Financial close and reportingYesNoYes
Operating expendituresYesYesInternal Control over Financial Reporting - Footnote 1 (partial)No
RevenuesYesInternal Control over Financial Reporting - Footnote 2 (partial)YesNo
Census payrollNoNoYes
Payroll and benefitsYesNoYes

Partial testing will be conducted due to a redesign of both processes.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Footnote 1

Operating Expenditures Process: A procurement sub-process will be introduced in 2025-26.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Return to footnote 1 referrer

Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Footnote 2

Revenue Process: Partial (Design Effectiveness) testing will be conducted in 2024-25 due to a software redesign. Full testing will follow in 2025-26.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting - Return to footnote 2 referrer

Stage of monitoring

Internal Control over Financial Management (ICFM)
Key control areasFiscal Year 2024–2025Fiscal Year 2025–2026Fiscal Year 2026–2027
BudgetingOngoing MonitoringOngoing MonitoringOngoing Monitoring
CostingOngoing MonitoringOngoing MonitoringOngoing Monitoring
ForecastingOngoing MonitoringOngoing Monitoring
PayrollOngoing MonitoringOngoing MonitoringOngoing Monitoring
CFO Attestation of Cabinet and TB SubmissionsOngoing MonitoringOngoing MonitoringOngoing Monitoring
Investment PlanningOngoing MonitoringOngoing MonitoringOngoing Monitoring

Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences - Printed invitation cards

PDF Version (PDF, 254.72 KB)
Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences - Printed invitation cards
Description: Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences - Printed invitation cards

Calling all individuals living with a life-limiting illness and their unpaid caregivers!

Share your experience by participating in Statistics Canada's new study Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

The purpose of this national study is to better understand your health care access and experiences. The results may identify areas for improvement to enhance the quality of care for people with serious illnesses across Canada.

Your participation is safe and secure. Please submit your completed online questionnaire as soon as possible: www.statcan.gc.ca/LLLI-ACRE

Access the questionnaire here: https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/survey/household/5416

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Government Liquor Authority - Report of Operations for the Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024

Name:
Title:
Liquor Control Board of: Name of province/territory

Please update above information if necessary.

Please complete questionnaire and return by November 4, 2024 to:

Statistics Canada
Electronic File Transfer Service
https://eft-tef.statcan.gc.ca/

Authority

Collected under the authority of the Statistics Act , Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19. Completion of this questionnaire is a legal requirement under this Act.

Confidentiality

Confidential when completed. Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which 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.

Purpose

Information from this survey will be used for statistical purposes on the operations of the provincial and territorial government liquor authorities, as inputs for the Canadian System of National Accounts and for the data submission to the Minister of Finance according to the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act.

This survey collects the financial and operating data needed to develop national and regional economic policies and programs. Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Record Linkage

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

Fax/E-Mail Transmission Disclosure

Statistics Canada advises you that there could be a risk of disclosure during the transmission of information by facsimile or e-mail. However, upon receipt, Statistics Canada will provide the guaranteed level of protection afforded all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Instructions

  1. Report amounts in thousands of dollars and thousands of litres.
  2. Net income in item 7 of section 2 should agree with net income as per your annual report.
  3. If actual financial and non-financial data are not available, estimates may be used in this report. Indicate estimated data with "E".

Further Information

Public Sector Statistics Division Statistics Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Email statcan.pssdinfo-dsspinfo.statcan@statcan.gc.ca

Date:
Name of person completing this report:
Official Position:
Telephone:
Email:

Section 1 – Retail Outlets In Operation At Year End

(Please refer to retail outlet definitions provided in Section 6)

(number)

  1. Stores operated by liquor authority
  2. Agency liquor stores
  3. Other:
    1. General merchandise and grocery stores
    2. Off-site beer retail outlets
    3. Off-site wine retail outlets
    4. On-site breweries' retail outlets
    5. On-site wineries' retail outlets
    6. Ferment-on-premises
    7. Other retailers
      Specify:
      Total number of retail outlets

Section 2 – Finances

(thousands of dollars)

  1. Sales of alcoholic beverages excluding GST/HST, other retail taxes, container value, and discounts
    1. Total – Sales by liquor authority as shown in Section 3.1
    2. Less: Discounts
    3. Net sales [2.1.a minus 2.1.b]
  2. Container and bottle sales
  3. Cost of sales
  4. Net trading profit (2.1.c plus 2.2, minus 2.3]
  5. Other income (exclude amounts collected on behalf of others):
    1. Licences and permits
    2. Fines, penalties, and confiscations
    3. Proceeds from sales of fixed assets included in net income
    4. Interest income
    5. Rental income
    6. Other income
      Total – Other income
  6. Selling and administrative expenses:
    1. Employee wages, salaries, and benefits
    2. Policing and enforcement
    3. Depreciation expense
    4. Interest expense
    5. Property taxes
    6. Other expenses
      Total – Selling and administrative expenses
  7. Net income (should agree with the value declared in your annual report) [2.4 plus 2.5 (total), minus 2.6 (total)]

Section 3 – Sales Within Province/Territory By Type Of Beverage: (excluding GST/HST, other retail taxes and container value)

Please provide reasons for significant changes (if any) to reported data from the previous reporting period.

  1. Sales by Liquor Authority (Include only sales by stores operated by liquor authority and agency liquor stores [see Section 1.1 and Section 1.2])

    Value (thousands of dollars) Canadian, Imported, Total
    Volume (thousands of litres) Canadian, Imported, Total
     
    1. Spirits:
      Alcohol
      Brandy
      Gin
      Liqueurs
      Rum
      Whisky
      Vodka
      Other
      Total – Spirits
    2. Wines:
      Sparkling (Red, White, Rosé)
      Non-Sparkling:
        Red
        White
        Rosé
        Fortified
      Other
      Total – Wines
    3. Beers (excluding container value):
      Light Beer (0.51% to 4.00%)
      Regular Beer (4.01% to 5.50%)
      Strong Beer (5.51% and over)
      Total – Beers
    4. Ciders, Coolers & Other Refreshment Beverages:
      Ciders
      Spirit Coolers
      Wine Coolers
      Beer Coolers
      Other Refreshment Beverages
      Total – Ciders, Coolers & Other Refreshment Beverages
    5. Total – Non-alcoholic Beverages (0.50% and under)
      Total – Sales by Liquor Authority
  2. Sales by all Other Retail Outlets (Sales not included in Section 3.1)

    Value (thousands of dollars) Canadian, Imported, Total
    Volume (thousands of litres) Canadian, Imported, Total
     
    1. Total – Spirits
    2. Wines:
      Sparkling (Red, White, Rosé)
      Non-Sparkling:
      1.   Red
      2.   White
      3.   Rosé
      4.   Fortified
        Other
        Total – Wines
    3. Beers (excluding container value):
      Light Beer (0.51% to 4.00%)
      Regular Beer (4.01% to 5.50%)
      Strong Beer (5.51% and over)
      Total – Beers
    4. Ciders, Coolers & Other Refreshment Beverages:
      Ciders
      Spirit Coolers
      Wine Coolers
      Beer Coolers
      Other Refreshment Beverages (ORB)
      Total – Ciders, Coolers & Other Refreshment Beverages
    5. Total – Non-alcoholic Beverages (0.50% and under)
      Total – Sales by All Other Retail Outlets
  3. Sales to licensed establishments (bars, restaurants, etc.) included in Section 3.1 and 3.2:

    Value (thousands of dollars)
    Volume (thousands of litres)
     
    1. Spirits
    2. Wines
    3. Beers
    4. Ciders, Coolers & ORB

Section 4 (If Applicable) – Sales Within Province/Territory By Type Of Cannabis Product: (excluding GST/HST and other retail taxes)

  1. Sales by Cannabis Authority: (Include only sales by stores operated by cannabis authority)

    Value (thousands of dollars)
    Weight (thousands of grams) Actual, Dried cannabis equivalent
     
    1. Dried cannabis
    2. Inhaled cannabis extracts
    3. Ingested cannabis extracts
    4. Solid cannabis edibles
    5. Cannabis beverages
    6. Topicals, seeds, and other cannabis products
      Total - Sales by Cannabis Authority
  2. Sales by all Other Retail Outlets: (Sales not included in Section 4.1)

    Value (thousands of dollars)
    Weight (thousands of grams) Actual, Dried cannabis equivalent
     
    1. Dried cannabis
    2. Inhaled cannabis extracts
    3. Ingested cannabis extracts
    4. Solid cannabis edibles
    5. Cannabis beverages
    6. Topicals, seeds, and other cannabis products
      Total - Sales by all Other Retail Outlets

Section 5 (If Applicable) – Cannabis Finances

(thousands of dollars)

  1. Sales of cannabis by cannabis authority (as shown above in Section 4.1)
  2. Cost of sales
  3. Net trading profit (5.1 minus 5.2)
  4. Other cannabis income
  5. Selling and administrative expenses
  6. Net Income (5.3 plus 5.4, minus 5.5)

Section 6 – Glossary

Retail Outlets:

Agency liquor stores
Privately-owned retail locations that are supplied by the provincial liquor authority for consumption off-premises; includes duty free outlets (sales reported in the financial statements of the liquor authority).
Ferment-on-premises
Do-it-yourself retail establishments where clients produce their own alcoholic beverages on-site.
General merchandise and grocery stores
Privately-owned retail locations that sell, among other goods, alcoholic beverages that are supplied by manufacturers and/or wholesalers.
Off-site beer retail outlets
Privately-owned retail locations that sell beer products supplied directly by the manufacturers.
Off-site wine retail outlets
Privately-owned retail locations that sell wine products supplied directly by the manufacturers.
On-site breweries’ retail outlets
Privately-owned retail locations that produce and sell beer products directly to customers on the same premises.
On-site wineries’ retail outlets
Privately-owned retail locations that produce and sell wine products directly to customers on the same premises.
Other retailers
Any other retail establishment that sells alcoholic beverages to the general public for consumption off-premises.
Stores operated by liquor authority
Retail locations that are wholly owned, operated, and supplied through the provincial/territorial liquor authority (sales reported in the financial statements of the liquor authority).

Alcoholic Beverages:

Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages with 80% alcohol content and greater.
Beer
Alcoholic beverages brewed in whole or in part from malt, grain or any saccharine matter without any process of distillation, with an alcohol content greater than 0.5%.
Beer Coolers
Alcoholic beverages containing beer mixed with various fruit juices and/or other flavourings, with an alcohol content less than 15% and greater than 0.5%.
Canadian
Produced or blended with Canadian alcoholic beverages in Canada.
Cider
Alcoholic beverages made primarily from fermented apples.
Fortified
Includes wines to which distilled spirits have been added.
Imported
Imported in bottles, or in bulk for bottling by liquor authority.
Liqueurs
Alcoholic beverages containing distilled alcohol with fruits, flowers, spices, and/or other sweetening agents, with a minimum alcohol content of 15%.
Non-alcoholic beverages
Any beverage with an alcohol content of 0.5% or less.
Other Refreshment Beverages (ORB)
Other refreshment and pre-mixed beverages not elsewhere classified, with an alcohol content less than 15% and greater than 0.5%.
Other Spirits
Other spirits not elsewhere classified.
Other wines
Alcoholic beverages made primarily from other fermented fruits, honey and/or botanical substances, excluding cider. Examples include mead and sake.
Spirits
Alcoholic beverages produced by distillation of a mixture produced from alcoholic fermentation.
Spirit Coolers
Alcoholic beverages containing distilled alcohol mixed with various fruit juices and/or other flavourings, with an alcohol content less than 15% and greater than 0.5%.
Wine
Alcoholic beverages made primarily from fermented grapes.
Wine Coolers
Alcoholic beverages containing wine mixed with various fruit juices and/or other flavourings, with an alcohol content less than 15% and greater than 0.5%.

Cannabis Products:

Actual weight
The weight of the cannabis product, excluding packaging. Also known as net weight.
Cannabis beverages
Beverages infused with cannabis.
Dried cannabis
Any part of a cannabis plant that has been subjected to a drying process, other than seeds. This category includes pre-rolled products.
Ingested cannabis extracts
Products produced using extraction processing methods, or by synthesizing phytocannabinoids, and that are intended for ingestion.
Inhaled cannabis extracts
Products produced using extraction processing methods, or by synthesizing phytocannabinoids, and that are intended for inhalation.
Solid cannabis edibles
Food products infused with cannabis.
Topicals
Products that include cannabis as an ingredient and that are intended to be used externally (e.g., skin, hair, nails).
Seeds
Seeds of the cannabis plant.
Other cannabis products
Cannabis products not elsewhere classified.

Monthly Survey of Food Services and Drinking Places: CVs for Total Sales by Geography - July 2024

CVs for Total sales by geography
Geography Month
202307 202308 202309 202310 202311 202312 202401 202402 202403 202404 202405 202406 202407
percentage
Canada 0.17 0.11 0.11 0.14 0.19 0.13 0.27 0.20 0.16 0.20 0.19 0.20 0.16
Newfoundland and Labrador 0.54 0.35 0.41 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.52 0.75 0.54 0.63 0.64 0.65 0.99
Prince Edward Island 0.66 0.60 0.82 1.18 0.88 3.93 9.57 4.92 4.21 6.01 4.40 3.68 2.62
Nova Scotia 0.37 0.29 0.34 0.39 0.37 0.38 0.83 0.42 0.33 0.38 0.36 0.39 0.63
New Brunswick 0.56 0.27 0.41 0.49 0.49 0.51 0.49 0.61 0.45 0.50 0.54 0.52 0.78
Quebec 0.40 0.28 0.33 0.46 0.59 0.33 0.30 0.51 0.28 0.40 0.36 0.42 0.35
Ontario 0.34 0.20 0.18 0.20 0.32 0.21 0.51 0.36 0.31 0.43 0.37 0.32 0.27
Manitoba 0.42 0.31 0.30 0.64 0.45 0.70 0.50 0.51 0.55 0.83 0.83 1.00 0.71
Saskatchewan 0.38 0.40 0.38 0.70 1.06 0.50 0.48 0.57 0.58 0.43 0.52 0.88 1.24
Alberta 0.22 0.25 0.29 0.32 0.30 0.29 0.70 0.32 0.32 0.43 0.40 0.49 0.48
British Columbia 0.20 0.24 0.22 0.26 0.26 0.30 0.73 0.40 0.22 0.23 0.32 0.38 0.31
Yukon Territory 11.83 1.33 12.07 11.15 1.42 1.42 1.92 3.87 2.40 2.62 2.91 2.66 2.98
Northwest Territories 18.97 8.00 23.59 16.14 1.75 1.78 2.21 2.17 2.14 2.45 3.38 3.51 4.92
Nunavut 61.61 6.64 5.24 1.33 1.80 2.34 4.25 7.48 5.37 4.69 9.59 10.28 11.43

For poster presenters

Poster presenters are responsible for developing, printing, transporting, setting up and tearing down their poster.

  • As we had a high volume of abstracts submitted, we are asking that all poster presenters register for the conference by October 4, 2024. Those who have not registered by that date risk losing their spot to someone on the waitlist.

Poster development

  • Posters can be no bigger than 4 feet high by 3 feet wide (i.e., 48”x36” maximum).
  • Posters should be printed on standard poster material (paper or canvas) that can be fastened to a typical poster board. If you would like to use a different material or set up, please consult with the organizing committee in advance.
  • Posters can be written in the official language of the presenter’s choice (i.e., English or French).
  • Please use plain language and present your information in a clear, accessible way.

Set up

  • All posters must be set up between 8:00 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. ET on November 14, 2024.
  • Staff will be available onsite to assist you, and materials will be provided so you can fasten your poster to the board.

During poster sessions

  • Poster presenters are expected to attend the conference in person and be available at their poster during the designated poster viewing sessions as much as possible.

Tear down

  • Poster tear down will occur between 4:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET on November 14, 2024.
  • All poster presenters must take their poster offsite after the conference. Any posters left behind will be disposed of.

Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences - Invitation e-mail template for patients & caregivers

Subject: Participate in Statistics Canada's Study on Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Subject: Participate in Statistics Canada’s Study on Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Hello,

We are helping Statistics Canada promote a new national study on Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences. This study aims to better understand the experiences of individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their unpaid caregivers, as well as their access to care and support services.

Statistics Canada wants to hear from you about your unique experiences!

The study will provide information on:

  • experiences and satisfaction with the care received to address physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs; and
  • gaps and barriers in supportive care.

The results will help health care organizations and providers improve the development, planning and delivery of high-quality care for those living with a life-limiting illness and their unpaid caregivers across Canada. 

How to participate

To access the questionnaire, select the link below.

www.statcan.gc.ca/LLLI-ACRE

If the link does not open, copy and paste the following URL into your web browser https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/survey/household/5416

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

Please submit your completed questionnaire at your earliest convenience.

Your participation is secure. Statistics Canada is committed to respecting your privacy. All personal information collected, used, disclosed or retained by Statistics Canada is protected under the Statistics Act.

For more information please visit:

www.statcan.gc.ca/LLLI-ACRE

For technical assistance or other inquiries

Contact Statistics Canada Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Eastern time):

*Note: If you use an operator-assisted relay service, you can call us during regular business hours. You do not need to authorize the operator to contact us.

For inquiries related to the study on Living with a Life-limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences contact us at: statcan.SupportiveCare-Soinsdesoutien.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

On behalf of Statistics Canada, we thank you in advance for your participation.

Warm regards,

[Name]

[Health Organization's Name]

Archived - Statistics Canada's 2023-24 Departmental results report: Supplementary information tables

On this page

Gender-based analysis plus

In this section

Introduction

In 2018, Parliament passed the Canadian Gender Budgeting Act. The departmental plans and departmental results reports are being used to fulfill the President of the Treasury Board's obligations to make public, every year, analysis on the impacts of expenditure programs on gender and diversity.

Each organization is responsible for conducting their own Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus)

The Policy on Results indicates that Program officials, as designated by Deputy Heads, are responsible for ensuring data collection for meeting policy requirements.

Applicability

All organizations must complete GBA Plus supplementary information tables in departmental plans and departmental results reports on an annual basis.

Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity

Governance

Statistics Canada is furthering its commitment to increase the application of GBA Plus analysis across all agency data, surveys, programs, initiatives and services. The following key actions were taken to advance the implementation of GBA Plus governance at Statistics Canada:

  • The agency's GBA Plus Champion, GBA Plus Responsibility Network and GBA Plus Community of Practice promoted GBA Plus internally and internationally.
  • Statistics Canada represented Canada as a member of the United Nations Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Gender Statistics.
  • The agency maintained intradepartmental networks of gender equality focal points, and GBA Plus champions were appointed across most fields.
  • Representatives from each field participated in GBA Plus Responsibility Network and GBA Plus Community of Practice interdepartmental meetings.
  • A GBA Plus strategy that addresses the agency's implementation and awareness of GBA Plus is currently in progress.
  • A GBA Plus review was conducted on memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board submissions and budget proposals and submitted to the Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics for confirmation that all mandatory central agency requirements for GBA Plus were met.
  • Statistics Canada was an active member in Women and Gender Equality Canada's GBA Plus Learning Advisory Committee and GBA Plus Interdepartmental Committee. Both committees provide an opportunity to highlight each department's gains, learn from experts and increase linkages across key governance GBA Plus networks, while keeping Statistics Canada informed of other departmental GBA Plus initiatives.   

Capacity

Statistics Canada continued to increase its GBA Plus capacity and kept implementing its Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP). The DDAP prioritizes the collection of diversity data (e.g., data that may be broken down by sex or gender, as well as data about Indigenous peoples, racialized groups and people with disabilities) across Statistics Canada's programs. The DDAP also emphasizes Statistics Canada's responsibility to continually identify and address data and knowledge gaps and support representative data collection across the country, across age groups and at various levels of geography. In these ways, the DDAP is a key enabler for GBA Plus and intersectional analysis. Such analyses provide much-needed information on the experiences and outcomes of Canadians. In turn, this information allows for more informed decision making, more equitable delivery of programs and services, and the tracking of progress toward a fairer and more inclusive society.

Statistics Canada's Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (CGDIS) is responsible for reporting to Canadians, generating new information, and building GBA Plus knowledge and capacity. The CGDIS supported and engaged with an array of stakeholders to better understand their perspectives and data needs; provide methodological advice and analytic expertise in areas related to gender, diversity and inclusion in Canada; and increase GBA Plus knowledge and capacity, both internally and externally. Additionally, the CGDIS continued leading the agency-wide GBA Plus Responsibility Network to keep developing effective programs and initiatives, an important step toward increased capacity and further GBA Plus implementation throughout the agency—in terms of the data, people and internal processes at Statistics Canada, as well as for those who rely on the agency's trusted data, analytical products and insights. The CGDIS also implemented a community of practice to provide a communication channel to share best practices and case studies on how to implement the GBA Plus concept in any strategy or initiative.

In 2023–24, the scope of the CGDIS increased to support the DDAP—including to review, develop and promote diversity-related statistical standards; support several Government of Canada initiatives (e.g., Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy, the Federal 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan); and produce a great number of statistical products and insights. To help increase GBA Plus capacity, the CGDIS, GBA Plus Responsibility Network and GBA Plus Community of Practice continue to make training available to all employees and work to improve the quality of GBA Plus assessments undertaken in support of government initiatives. More recently, Statistics Canada released the article "Prevalence of low income among persons in one-parent families headed by an immigrant parent: An intersectional analysis" and an infographic titled, "Who are the sandwich caregivers in Canada?" Both highlight GBA Plus identity factors, such as immigrant status and gender, resulting in more intersectional statistical products for Canadians.

Statistics Canada owes its success to its talented, diverse and inclusive workforce. To best support its workforce, the agency continued to follow its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Accountability Framework, which increases its accountability to employment equity committees, and better serve employees through clearly identified roles and responsibilities. The agency also continued to implement the 2021–2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan: Moving Forward Together, as well as the Integrity and Respect Action Plan. Both action plans aim to improve and promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace, eliminate systemic barriers in appointment processes, and increase representation at all levels across the agency.

In 2023–24, Statistics Canada made substantial progress in advancing GBA Plus capacity through the following actions:

  • Subject-matter experts had access to advice from colleagues with specialized competencies, as well as Women and Gender Equality Canada's dedicated GBA Plus resource centre, which served the agency's GBA Plus focal points.
  • The agency developed a new GBA Plus-related frequently asked questions page on the intranet for employees.
  • The CGDIS continued to develop and build knowledge on GBA Plus, as well as gender, diversity and inclusion in Canada.
  • The intranet page "Using the acronyms 2SLGBTQI+ and 2SLGBTQ+" was released as a guide for Statistics Canada employees to better understand when to use the different acronyms, depending on the policy and data context. This initiative highlights the "Plus" of GBA Plus, which often receives less focus within GBA Plus circles.
  • Recent initiatives were launched, such as an information sheet titled, "Gender-based Analysis Plus: Optimizing data disaggregation and analysis," which aimed to help understand how the DDAP and GBA Plus support each other.
  • StatCan-specific tools and resources were developed, and tools developed by Women and Gender Equality Canada were disseminated to help employees apply GBA Plus to their work (e.g., checklists, guides, templates, toolkits).

Future work at Statistics Canada will focus on various intersectional identity factors, including, but not limited to, intersex and racialized populations. This work underscores Statistics Canada's commitment to enhancing GBA Plus analysis and insights going forward.

Human resources (full-time equivalents) dedicated to GBA Plus

0.5 full-time equivalents.

The agency also has the following resources who support GBA Plus implementation:

  • one GBA Plus Champion at the assistant director level whose main role is to provide updates on GBA Plus to senior management and to be the spokesperson for initiatives and results
  • one representative from each branch who acts as a liaison to identify existing or upcoming initiatives
  • one resource for the GBA Plus Community of Practice to promote GBA Plus highlights across the agency.

It is important to note that these resources are not working full time on GBA Plus, but rather supporting related initiatives in addition to their assigned regular workload.

Section 2: Gender and diversity impacts, by program

Core responsibility: Statistical information

Program name: Censuses

Program goals

The Censuses program provides statistical information and analyses that measure changes in the Canadian population and its demographic characteristics, and in the agricultural sector. The program includes the Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Censuses table 1: Distribution of benefits
DistributionGroup
By genderThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By income levelThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By age groupThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
Key program impacts on gender and diversity

Statistics Canada's Censuses program is cyclical and includes an array of activities (e.g., consultation and engagement, questionnaire development, data collection, data processing, and dissemination) that must be completed to ensure its success. From start to finish, each census cycle spans approximately seven years, with cycles overlapping (i.e., when one cycle is nearing completion, the next cycle begins). For example, the 2021 Census of Population Program will conclude in 2024–25 with an evaluation of the dissemination results, while the 2026 Census of Population Program began in 2022–23.

Key program impact statistics
Censuses table 2: Key program impact statistics
StatisticObserved resultsCensuses table 2 footnote 1Data sourceComment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website198Administrative data fileIn the context of this GBA Plus Supplementary Information Table for fiscal year 2023–24, results reflect where the reporting period is within the census cycle. Note that census releases tend to be disseminated throughout, and within, one to two fiscal years, meaning that zero observed results will be reported for years that did not include one or more census releases.  
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)0  
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus0  
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation0 GBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator include one or more of the following intersectional identity characteristics: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ status, education, race, ethnicity, religion and disability status.

Censuses table 2 footnote 1

2023–24 or most recent. Observed results are of all the information made available on Statistics Canada's website in the current 2023–24 fiscal year. Previous releases, which include subsequent formats and additional information made available to Canadians, were not included in the 2023–24 fiscal year results.

Return to Censuses table 2 footnote 1 referrer

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2023–24, data requirements to measure impacts have been completed. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze the set of measures to identify gaps and improvements where possible. 

Program name: Centres of Expertise

Program goals

The centres of expertise support all Statistics Canada programs to ensure that Canadian citizens, businesses, governments, universities and other institutions have access to the most detailed, timely and accurate information at the lowest cost possible—both in terms of dollars and response burden—while protecting the privacy of their information. The centres undertake innovative research, analysis and data development activities and continually seek new data sources, leading-edge methods and systems, cost-effective operations, and new statistical products to address the current and future information needs of Canadians. For the 2023–24 fiscal year, Statistics Canada's internal services were added to the Centres of Expertise program since they provide services and guidance to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce. The metrics for the Centres of Expertise program now include internal services and centres of expertise with GBA Plus-integrated services, policies, programs, initiatives and events.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Centres of Expertise table 1: Distribution of benefits
DistributionGroup
By genderThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By income levelThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By age groupThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
Key program impact statistics
Centres of Expertise table 2: Key program impact statistics
StatisticObserved resultsCentres of Expertise table 2 footnote 1Data sourceComment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website45Administrative data file 
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)4Administrative data files 
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus18Administrative data files 
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation0Administrative data filesGBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator include one or more of the following intersectional identity characteristics: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ status, education, race, ethnicity, religion and disability status.

Centres of Expertise table 2 footnote 1

2023–24 or most recent. Observed results are of all the information made available on Statistics Canada's website in the current 2023–24 fiscal year. Previous releases, which include subsequent formats and additional information made available to Canadians, were not included in the 2023–24 fiscal year results.

Return to Centres of Expertise table 2 footnote 1 referrer

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2023–24, data requirements to measure impacts have been completed. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze the set of measures to identify gaps and improvements where possible. 

Program name: Cost-recovered Statistical Services

Program goals

Through the Cost-recovered Statistical Services program, Statistics Canada conducts special surveys to gather new data; produces high-quality statistics that are currently not part of the agency's data holdings; and conducts on-demand special analytical projects to meet specific needs of federal, provincial and territorial institutions and other clients.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Cost-recovered Statistical Service table 1: Distribution of benefits
DistributionGroup
By genderThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By income levelThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By age groupThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
Key program impact statistics
Cost-recovered Statistical Services table 2: Key program impact statistics
StatisticObserved resultsCost-recovered Statistical Services table 2 footnote 1Data sourceComment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website20Administrative data file 
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)0  
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus0  
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation0 GBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator include one or more of the following intersectional identity characteristics: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ status, education, race, ethnicity, religion and disability status.

Cost-recovered Statistical Services table 2 footnote 1

2023–24 or most recent. Observed results are of all the information made available on Statistics Canada's website in the current 2023–24 fiscal year. Previous releases, which include subsequent formats and additional information made available to Canadians, were not included in the 2023–24 fiscal year results.

Return to Cost-recovered Statistical Services table 2 footnote 1 referrer

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2023–24, data requirements to measure impacts have been completed. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze the set of measures to identify gaps and improvements where possible.

Program name: Economic and Environmental Statistics

Program goals

The Economic and Environmental Statistics program produces a wide range of economic and environmental statistics, such as on national and international accounts, manufacturing, wholesale trade, retail trade, research and development, price indexes, finance, tourism, transportation, agriculture, and the environment.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Economic and Environmental Statistics table 1: Distribution of benefits
DistributionGroup
By genderThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By income levelThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By age groupThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
Key program impact statistics
Economic and Environmental Statistics table 2: Key program impact statistics
StatisticObserved resultsEconomic and Environmental Statistics table 2 footnote 1Data sourceComment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website101Administrative data file 
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)22Administrative data file 
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus0Administrative data file 
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation7Administrative data fileGBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator include one or more of the following intersectional identity characteristics: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ status, education, race, ethnicity, religion and disability status.

Economic and Environmental Statistics table 2 footnote 1

2023–24 or most recent. Observed results are of all the information made available on Statistics Canada's website in the current 2023–24 fiscal year. Previous releases, which include subsequent formats and additional information made available to Canadians, were not included in the 2023–24 fiscal year results.

Return to Economic and Environmental Statistics table 2 footnote 1 referrer

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2023–24, data requirements to measure impacts have been completed. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze the set of measures to identify gaps and improvements where possible.

Program name: Socio-economic Statistics

Program goals

The Socio-economic Statistics program provides integrated information and relevant analysis on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of individuals, families and households, as well as on the major factors that affect their well-being. Many of the statistical products produced allow for GBA Plus analyses for key population groups.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits
Socio-economic Statistics table 1: Socio-economic Statistics
DistributionGroup
By genderThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By income levelThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.
By age groupThe program's target population is all Canadians, and the distribution of benefits is equal by gender, income level and age.

Key program impact statistics

Socio-economic Statistics table 2: Key program impact statistics
StatisticObserved resultsSocio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 1Data sourceComment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website623Administrative data fileGBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator include one or more of the following intersectional identity characteristics: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ status, education, race, ethnicity, religion and disability status.
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)6Administrative data file 
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus12Administrative data files 
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation77Administrative data fileGBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator include one or more of the following intersectional identity characteristics: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ status, education, race, ethnicity, religion and disability status.
Number of visits to the Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics Hub in 2023–24Socio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 239,743Administrative data file 
Number of Gender Results Framework indicators released by sex or gender in 2023–24Socio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 22Statistics Canada's website 
Number of Gender Results Framework indicators released by sex or gender and other identity factors in 2023–24Socio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 22Statistics Canada's website 
Percentage of programs from the program inventory, excluding internal services, that have data collection plans for reporting on impacts on gender and diversity?Socio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 2100%Statistics Canada's website 

Socio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 1

2023–24 or most recent. Observed results are of all the information made available on Statistics Canada's website in the current 2023–24 fiscal year. Previous releases, which include subsequent formats and additional information made available to Canadians, were not included in the 2023–24 fiscal year results.

Return to Censuses table 2 footnote 1 referrer

Socio-economic Statistics table 2 footnote 2

Indicator applicable only to the Socio-economic Statistics program.

Return to the first Censuses table 2 footnote 2 referrer

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2023–24, data requirements to measure impacts have been completed. Statistics Canada continues to actively review and analyze the set of measures to identify gaps and improvements where possible. 

Definitions

Scales

Gender scale
  • First group: predominantly men (80% or more men)
  • Second group: 60% to 79% men
  • Third group: broadly gender-balanced
  • Fourth group: 60% to 79% women
  • Fifth group: predominantly women (80% or more women)
Income‑level scale
  • First group: strongly benefits low‑income individuals (strongly progressive)
  • Second group: somewhat benefits low‑income individuals (somewhat progressive)
  • Third group: no significant distributional impacts
  • Fourth group: somewhat benefits high‑income individuals (somewhat regressive)
  • Fifth group: strongly benefits high‑income individuals (strongly regressive)
Age‑group scale
  • First group: primarily benefits youth, children or future generations
  • Second group: no significant intergenerational impacts or impacts on generations between youths and seniors
  • Third group: primarily benefits seniors or the baby boom generation

Response to parliamentary committees and external audits

In this section

Response to parliamentary committees

There were no parliamentary committee reports in 2023–24 requiring a response.

Response to audits conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (including audits conducted by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

There were no audits in 2023–24 requiring a response.

Response to audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

There were no audits in 2023–24 requiring a response.

Retail Trade Survey (Monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - July 2024

CVs for total sales by geography - July 2024
Geography Month
202407
%
Canada 0.6
Newfoundland and Labrador 1.9
Prince Edward Island 1.0
Nova Scotia 1.3
New Brunswick 1.5
Quebec 0.9
Ontario 1.2
Manitoba 1.1
Saskatchewan 2.6
Alberta 1.3
British Columbia 1.8
Yukon Territory 1.8
Northwest Territories 1.6
Nunavut 0.7

Canadian Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey, 2024 (CSRHS)

Getting started

Why are we conducting this survey?

This survey collects information to better understand the issues that impact the sexual and reproductive health of women aged 18 to 49 in Canada. Topics include menstruation, sexual health and behaviours, birth control, pregnancy intentions, as well as access and barriers to care for miscarriage, still birth, ectopic pregnancy and abortion. The survey also collects information about access to a regular health care provider, as well as gynaecological surgeries and procedures.

Even after agreeing to participate in the survey, you may choose not to answer specific questions where you feel uncomfortable providing a response.

Results from the survey will be used by researchers, all levels of government and other organizations to assess and inform equitable program and policy development to better support women's sexual and reproductive health.

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

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

Other important information

Authorization and confidentiality

Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Record linkages

To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the response burden, Statistics Canada will combine the information you provide with information from the tax data of all members of your household. Statistics Canada and your provincial ministry of health, and the Institut de la statistique du Québec for Quebec respondents, may also combine the information you provide with other surveys or administrative data sources.

Statistics Canada may also combine the information you provide with other survey or administrative data sources.

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

Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca

Telephone: 1-877-949-9492

Mail:
Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Centre for Population Health Data
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6

Demographics

Are you [FIRSTNAME] [LASTNAME]?

  • Yes
  • No
  • No, my name has changed

What is your new name?

  • First name
  • Last name

What is your date of birth?

  • Year
  • Month
  • Day

What is your age?

  • Age in years

Geographic region

In which province or territory do you currently live?

  • Province or territory
    OR
  • Outside of Canada

To determine which geographic region you live in, provide your postal code.

  • Postal code
    Example: A9A 9A9

Including yourself, how many people usually live in your household?

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information, including who to include and who not to include.

  • Number of people

Sex and Gender

The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.

What was your sex at birth?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

  • Male
  • Female

What is your gender?

Gender refers to current gender which may be different from sex assigned at birth and may be different from what is indicated on legal documents.

Is it:

  • Male
  • Female
  • Or please specify
    • Specify your gender

Please verify that all of the information is correct.

If all the information is correct, press the Next button.

To make changes, press the Previous button.

Your information

Sex assigned at birth: [Male/Female/Information not provided]

Gender: [Male/Female/Response/Information not provided]

Marital status

What is your marital status?

Is it:

  • Married
    For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".
  • Living common law
    Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.
  • Never married (not living common law)
  • Separated (not living common law)
  • Divorced (not living common law)
  • Widowed (not living common law)

Steady relationship

Are you currently in a steady relationship?

  • Yes
  • No

Sexual orientation

This question collects information on sexual orientation to inform programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone living in Canada to share in its social, cultural, and economic life.

What is your sexual orientation?

Sexual orientation refers to how a person describes their sexuality.

Would you say:

  • Heterosexual (i.e., straight)
  • Lesbian or gay
  • Bisexual or pansexual
  • Or please specify
    • Specify your sexual orientation

General health

The following questions are about health. By health, we mean not only the absence of disease or injury but also physical, mental and social well-being.

In general, how is your health?

Would you say:

  • Excellent
  • Very good
  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor

In general, how is your mental health?

Would you say:

  • Excellent
  • Very good
  • Good
  • Fair
  • Poor

Disability

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

A person with a disability is a person who has a long-term difficulty or condition, such as vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, memory or mental health-related impairments, that limit their daily activities inside or outside the home such as at school, work, or in the community in general.

  • Yes
  • No

Menstruation

This survey asks questions related to sexual behaviours, birth control and pregnancy, all of which are based on sex at birth.[ If specific questions are not relevant, they can be skipped./BLANK]

Menstruation can be an indication of reproductive health. The information provided will help inform guidelines, programs and policies.

At what age did you have your first menstrual period?

Menstruation is when blood and tissue from your uterus comes out of your vagina.

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years
    OR
  • I have never had a menstrual period 

In the past 12 months, have you had a menstrual period?

Select "Yes" if you have had at least one menstrual period.

  • Yes
  • No

What is the main reason you have not had a menstrual period?

Was it:

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Removal of the uterus or both ovaries
  • Radiation or chemotherapy affecting the uterus or both ovaries
  • Menopause
  • Hormonal birth control
    e.g., birth control pill, hormonal intrauterine device (IUD), injection
  • Medication, hormones, or drugs
    Exclude birth control.
  • Excessive physical activity, stress, weight loss
  • Other
    • Specify other reason
  • I don't know

Sexual behaviour and birth control

The next questions are about sexual behaviour. Understanding sexual behaviour can help inform the development of more equitable programs and policies related to birth control and pregnancy. Please be assured that, like all other information you have provided, these answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Have you ever had sex?

Include vaginal, oral or anal sex.

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of support resources.

  • Yes
  • No

Who have you had sex with?

Please respond based on sex assigned at birth.

Include vaginal, oral or anal sex.

Select all that apply.

Was it:

  • Males
  • Females

Which of the following types of sex have you ever had?

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Vaginal
    i.e., a penis in a vagina
  • Oral
    i.e., a mouth on the penis, vagina or anus
  • Anal
    i.e., a penis in an anus

How old were you the first time you had vaginal sex?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

How old were you the first time you had oral sex?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

How old were you the first time you had anal sex?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

How many sexual partners have you ever had?

Sexual partners are people who have sex together, whether just once, a few times or as regular partners.

Include vaginal, oral or anal sex.

Would you say:

  • 1
  • 2 to 4
  • 5 to 9
  • 10 to 14
  • 15 or more

In the past 12 months, have you had sex?

Include vaginal, oral or anal sex.

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of support resources.

  • Yes
  • No

In the past 12 months, who have you had sex with?

Respond based on sex assigned at birth.

Include vaginal, oral or anal sex.

Select all that apply.

Was it:

  • Males
  • Females

In the past 12 months, which of the following types of sex have you had?

Select all that apply.

Was it:

  • Vaginal
    i.e., a penis in a vagina
  • Oral
    i.e., a mouth on the penis, vagina or anus
  • Anal
    i.e., a penis in an anus

In the past 12 months, how many sexual partners have you had?

Sexual partners are people who have sex together, whether just once, a few times or as regular partners.

Include vaginal, oral or anal sex.

Would you say:

  • 1
  • 2 to 4
  • 5 to 9
  • 10 to 14
  • 15 or more

The last time you had vaginal sex, did you or your partner use any of the following types of birth control?

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Rhythm or calendar method
    e.g., tracking ovulation cycle
  • Condoms
  • Birth control pills
  • Injection
    e.g., Depo-Provera®
  • Hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) such as Mirena® or Kyleena®
  • Copper intrauterine device (IUD) also called a "Coil" or "Copper T"
  • Hormonal implant such as NEXPLANON®
  • Contraceptive patch or vaginal contraceptive ring
    e.g., EVRA® patch, NuvaRing®
  • Withdrawal or pulling out
  • Vasectomy
    i.e., a permanent surgical procedure to close or block the Vas Deferens, that is the tubes that carry sperm to penis
  • Tubal sterilization, also known as having your "tubes tied", or hysterectomy
  • Cervical cap or diaphragm
  • Spermicide
    e.g., jelly, foam or contraceptive sponge
    OR
  • None
    OR
  • I don't know

Since the last time you had vaginal sex, have you [changed the type of birth control you are using/started using birth control]?

  • Yes
  • No

Birth control

Birth control can be used for pregnancy prevention or for other health reasons. Are you currently using any of the following types of birth control?

Select all that apply.

Are you using:

  • Rhythm or calendar method
    e.g., tracking ovulation cycle
  • Condoms
  • Birth control pills
  • Injection
    e.g., Depo-Provera®
  • Hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) such as Mirena® or Kyleena®
  • Copper intrauterine device (IUD) also called a "Coil" or "Copper T"
  • Hormonal implant such as NEXPLANON®
  • Contraceptive patch or vaginal contraceptive ring
    e.g., EVRA® patch, NuvaRing®
  • Withdrawal or pulling out
  • Vasectomy
    i.e., a permanent surgical procedure to close or block the Vas Deferens, that is the tubes that carry sperm to penis
  • Tubal sterilization, also known as having your "tubes tied", or hysterectomy
  • Cervical cap or diaphragm
  • Spermicide
    e.g., jelly, foam or contraceptive sponge
    OR
  • None of the above

People may not be able to get birth control or access their preferred type of birth control. In the past 12 months, did any of the following reasons make it difficult for you to get birth control?

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Cost
  • Lack of health care provider
  • Getting an appointment or wait time too long
  • Negative attitude of health care provider or previous negative experience
    e.g., lack of respect, culturally appropriate care or a disagreement
  • Lack of social support or worried about reaction of others
    e.g., personal, family, cultural or religious values or beliefs
  • Transportation
  • Preferred type of birth control not available in area
  • Concerns about privacy
  • Side-effects, health concerns or medical concerns
  • Other
    OR
  • No difficulties
    OR
  • I do not want to use birth control

Emergency birth control

The next few questions are about emergency birth control. Emergency birth control, sometimes known as the "morning after pill" is birth control that can be used after sex to lower the chance of becoming pregnant.

People may not use birth control, can forget to use birth control or forget to use it regularly.

In the past 12 months, have you needed emergency birth control?

Emergency birth control includes the "morning after pill" such as Plan B®.

Note: Press the help button (?) for more information or for a list of support resources.

  • Yes
  • No

In the past 12 months, did you use emergency birth control?

  • Yes
  • No

In the past 12 months, did you have any difficulties getting emergency birth control?

Would you say:

  • Yes
  • No
  • I have not tried to get emergency birth control

Sexual behaviour and communication

Please think back to the past 12 months and indicate the answer that most applies to you in sexual situations with a partner. In these statements, "partner" refers to any sexual partners you had in or out of a relationship, in the past 12 months.

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of support resources.

a. I am open with my partner about my sexual needs

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

b. I let my partner know if I want to have sex

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

c. It is easy for me to discuss sex with my partner

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

d. I refuse to have sex if I don't want to

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

e. I find myself having sex when I do not really want it

f. It is easy for me to say no if I don't want to have sex

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

Please think back to the past 12 months and indicate the answer that most applies to you in sexual situations with a partner. In these statements, "partner" refers to any sexual partners you had in or out of a relationship, in the past 12 months.

For partners who have been together for more than 12 months, consider the whole relationship.

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of support resources.

a. I ask my partner if they practiced safe sex with other partners

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

b. I ask my partner about their sexual history

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

c. I ask my partner whether they have ever had a sexually transmitted infection or disease

  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree

Sexual health

Some people go through times when they are not interested in sex or find it difficult to enjoy sexual activities. The questions that follow are about some common difficulties that people experience.

In the past 12 months, how often have you had any of the following sexual health concerns?

a. Loss of pleasure

  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

b. Little interest in sex

  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

c. Difficulty with arousal

  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

d. Fear of sexual activity

  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

e. Pain or physical discomfort during or after intercourse or sexual activity

  • Always
  • Often
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never

Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your sex life as a whole right now?

  • 0 ─ Very dissatisfied
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10 ─ Very satisfied

Pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes and access to care

Have you ever been pregnant?

Select "Yes" if you are currently pregnant or have had a live birth, abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, ectopic or tubal pregnancy.

Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of support resources.

  • Yes
  • No

Have you ever given birth?

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Yes, vaginal
  • Yes, caesarean
    OR
  • No, I have not given birth

Are you currently pregnant?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know

How many weeks pregnant are you?

  • Less than 12 weeks
  • 12 to less than 20 weeks
  • 20 to less than 24 weeks
  • 24 weeks or more

Please indicate to what extent the following statement describes your current situation.

It is important to me to avoid getting pregnant right now.

Would you say you:

  • Strongly agree
  • Agree
  • Neither agree nor disagree
  • Disagree
  • Strongly disagree

In the past 5 years, have you been pregnant? Include pregnancies that resulted in a live birth, abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, ectopic or tubal pregnancy. 

  • Yes
  • No

Thinking of your [current/most recent] pregnancy, in the month that you became pregnant, which of the following statements best describes how birth control was being used? Pregnancies resulting in a live birth, abortion, stillbirth, miscarriage, ectopic or tubal pregnancy should be included.

Note: Press the help button (?) for more information or for a list of support resources.

In the month you became pregnant:

  • Birth control was not used
  • Birth control was used but not every time
  • Birth control was always used and we thought it failed at least once
    e.g., it broke, moved, came off, came out, or similar
  • Birth control was always used and we did not think it had failed

For this question, think of when you first learned about your [current/most recent] pregnancy.

In terms of becoming a mother or a parent, for the first time or again, which of the following statements best describes your feelings about when this pregnancy happened?

Would you say:

  • It was the right time
  • It was later than you wanted
  • It was sooner than you wanted
  • It was the wrong time
  • There would never be a right time

For your [current/most recent] pregnancy, thinking about the time just before you became pregnant, which of the following statements best describes your intentions about getting pregnant?

Would you say:

  • You intended to get pregnant
  • Your intentions to get pregnant kept changing
  • You did not intend to get pregnant

For your [current/most recent] pregnancy, thinking about the time just before you became pregnant, which of the following statements best describes your feelings about having a baby?

Would you say you:

  • Wanted to have a baby
  • Had mixed feelings about having a baby
  • Did not want to have a baby

Before your [current/most recent] pregnancy, which of the following statements best described your situation?

A partner could be a husband, wife, common-law partner or someone you have had sex with once or twice.

Would you say:

  • You chose to become pregnant without a partner
  • You and your partner had discussed getting pregnant together
  • You and your partner never discussed having children together

What was the result of the discussion about pregnancy?

Was it:

  • We agreed to get pregnant
  • We had not agreed about getting pregnant
  • We agreed to not get pregnant

In preparation for your [current/most recent] pregnancy, did you take any of the following actions before becoming pregnant?

Select all that apply.

Did you:

  • Take prenatal vitamins
    e.g., folic acid
  • Seek health advice to prepare for pregnancy
    e.g., from books or professionals
  • Review or make changes to improve health
    e.g., you or your partner stopped or reduced smoking, use of alcohol, cannabis or other drugs; you ensured healthy eating and exercise
  • Track your monthly menstrual cycle to try to become pregnant
  • Use fertility or ovulation testing products
  • Use any fertility medications or treatments to help you get pregnant
  • Take some other health-related action
    • Specify other health-related action

OR

  • I did not do anything in preparation for pregnancy

Sometimes a pregnancy does not result in a live birth. For example, a pregnancy may end in an abortion, a stillbirth, a miscarriage, or an ectopic or tubal pregnancy. Please be assured that, like all other information you have provided, these answers will be kept strictly confidential.

Thinking about your last pregnancy, how did the pregnancy end?

Note: Press the help button (?) for more information or for a list of support resources.

Was it:

  • Live birth
  • Abortion
    i.e., the medical termination of an ongoing pregnancy
  • Miscarriage
    i.e., the spontaneous or natural loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of pregnancy
  • Stillbirth
    i.e., the loss of a pregnancy after 20 weeks of pregnancy but before the baby is born, can occur during pregnancy or during labour
  • Ectopic or tubal pregnancy
    i.e., any pregnancy outside the uterus or womb, like in the fallopian tube or abdomen

How many weeks pregnant were you when you experienced this [abortion/miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic or tubal pregnancy]?

If unsure, provide your best estimate.

  • Less than 12 weeks
  • 12 to less than 20 weeks
  • 20 to less than 24 weeks
  • 24 weeks or more
  • I don't know

How old were you when you experienced this [abortion/miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic or tubal pregnancy]?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

Did you have any of the following types of care as part of the [abortion/miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic or tubal pregnancy]?

Include both in-person and virtual consultations such as over the telephone or by video.

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Yes, medication to help pass pregnancy tissue[ or to terminate a pregnancy/BLANK]
    e.g., Mifegymiso (Mifepristone and Misoprostol), CytotecTM (Misoprostol), Methotrexate, Potassium Chloride (KCl)
  • Yes, [a procedural abortion or a surgical procedure/a surgical procedure]
    e.g., manual vacuum aspiration (MVA), dilation and curettage (D&C), dilation and evacuation (D&E)
  • Yes, other type of care

Where did you get the medication? Was it a:

For medications that you obtained from a pharmacy, report where they were prescribed.

  • Hospital
  • Specialized clinic
    e.g., sexual health, birth control or abortion clinic
  • Regular health care provider or walk-in clinic
    Include both in-person and virtual consultations such as over the telephone or by video with your regular provider.
    Include walk-in clinics, even if you have an appointment.
  • Telemedicine or telehealth provider
    A healthcare provider prescribes the medication over the phone or internet.
  • Other

What type of facility did you use for the [procedural abortion or surgical procedure/surgical procedure]? Was it a:

  • Hospital
  • Specialized clinic
    e.g., sexual health, birth control or abortion clinic
  • Other

Did you have any of the following types of care as part of the [abortion/miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic or tubal pregnancy]?
Include both in-person and virtual consultations such as over the telephone or by video.

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Yes, medication to help pass pregnancy tissue
    e.g., Mifegymiso (Mifepristone and Misoprostol), CytotecTM (Misoprostol), Methotrexate, Potassium Chloride (KCl)
  • Yes, a surgical procedure
    e.g., manual vacuum aspiration (MVA), dilation and curettage (D&C), dilation and evacuation (D&E)
  • Yes, other type of care
    OR
  • No, I did not have any type of care

Where did you get the medication? Was it a:

For medications that you obtained from a pharmacy, report where they were prescribed.

  • Hospital
  • Specialized clinic
    e.g., sexual health, birth control or abortion clinic
  • Regular health care provider or walk-in clinic
    Include both in-person and virtual consultations such as over the telephone or by video with your regular provider.
    Include walk-in clinics, even if you have an appointment.
  • Telemedicine or telehealth provider
    A healthcare provider prescribes the medication over the phone or internet.
  • Other

What type of facility did you use for the surgical procedure? Was it a:

  • Hospital
  • Specialized clinic
    e.g., sexual health, birth control or abortion clinic
  • Other

Did you or someone else have to pay for any of the following expenses to get the [medication/procedural abortion or surgical procedure/surgical procedure/medication, procedural abortion or surgical procedure/medication or surgical procedure]?

Include costs covered by an organization, such as a charity, or costs that were or will be reimbursed.

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Yes, medication
  • Yes, [a procedural abortion or a surgical procedure/a surgical procedure]
  • Yes, transportation
  • Yes, a place to stay
  • Yes, meals
  • Yes, childcare
  • Yes, other costs
    OR
  • No, I did not have to pay for any of these expenses
    OR
  • I don't know

Approximately how much did the transportation cost?

Include costs for yourself or other people that were with you.

Was it:

  • Less than $20
  • $20 to $99
  • $100 to $300
  • More than $300
  • I don't know

Did you experience any of the following difficulties seeking care for the [abortion/miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic or tubal pregnancy]?

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Cost
  • Lack of information about how to access services
  • Getting an appointment or wait time too long
  • Negative attitude of health care provider or previous negative experience
    e.g., lack of respect, culturally appropriate care or a disagreement
  • Lack of social support or worried about reaction of others
    e.g., personal, family, cultural or religious values or beliefs
  • Transportation
  • Not available in my area
  • Getting childcare
  • Getting time off work or school
  • Concerns about privacy
  • Side-effects, health concerns or medical concerns
  • Personal safety or harassment
  • Other difficulty
    OR
  • No difficulties

What province or territory did you live in when you had the [abortion/miscarriage/stillbirth/ectopic or tubal pregnancy]?

  • Province or territory
    OR
  • Outside of Canada

Did you travel outside the province or territory you lived in to get care, medication or a procedure?

  • Yes, to another province or territory
  • Yes, outside of Canada
  • No

Overall, how satisfied were you with the quality of the care you received?

Were you:

  • Very satisfied
  • Somewhat satisfied
  • Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • Somewhat dissatisfied
  • Very dissatisfied

Women may have an abortion, or may consider having an abortion, for different reasons. Thinking about the past 5 years, which of the following statements best describes your experience with abortion?

If you have had more than one experience with abortion in the past 5 years, refer to the last experience.
Note: Press the help button (?) for a list of support resources.

Would you say you:

  • Have not been pregnant in the past 5 years
  • Considered having an abortion but did not have one
  • Had an abortion
  • Have not considered getting an abortion
  • Prefer not to answer

What was the reason you did not have an abortion?

Would you say:

  • Could not access services and brought the pregnancy to term
  • Too far along in the pregnancy
  • Influence or pressure from others changed my decision
  • Changed my mind
  • My pregnancy ended in another way first

How many weeks pregnant were you when you experienced this abortion?

If unsure, provide your best estimate.

Was it:

  • Less than 12 weeks
  • 12 to less than 20 weeks
  • 20 to less than 24 weeks
  • 24 weeks or more
  • I don't know    

How old were you when you experienced this abortion?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

Which of the following types of care did you receive for the abortion?

If you sought services for abortion for more than one pregnancy, refer to the most recent time you sought services.
Include both in-person and virtual consultations such as over the telephone or by video.

Was it:

  • Medication to help pass pregnancy tissue or to terminate a pregnancy
    e.g., Mifegymiso (Mifepristone and Misoprostol), CytotecTM (Misoprostol), Methotrexate, Potassium Chloride (KCl)
  • Procedural abortion or surgical procedure
    e.g., manual vacuum aspiration (MVA), dilation and curettage (D&C), dilation and evacuation (D&E)
  • Other type of care

Where did you get the medication? Was it a:

For medications that you obtained from a pharmacy, report where they were prescribed.

  • Hospital
  • Specialized clinic
    e.g., sexual health, birth control or abortion clinic
  • Regular health care provider or walk-in clinic
    Include both in-person and virtual consultations such as over the telephone or by video with your regular provider.
    Include walk-in clinics, even if you have an appointment.
  • Telemedicine or telehealth provider
    A healthcare provider prescribes the medication over the phone or internet.
  • Other

What type of facility did you use for the procedural abortion or surgical procedure? Was it a:

  • Hospital
  • Specialized clinic
    e.g., sexual health, birth control or abortion clinic
  • Other

Did you or someone else have to pay for any of the following expenses to get the [medication, procedural abortion or surgical procedure/medication/procedural abortion or surgical procedure]?

Include costs covered by an organization, such as a charity, or costs that were or will be reimbursed.

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Yes, medication
  • Yes, procedural abortion or surgical procedure
  • Yes, transportation
  • Yes, a place to stay
  • Yes, meals
  • Yes, childcare
  • Yes, other costs
    OR
  • No, I did not have to pay for any of these expenses
    OR
  • I don't know

Approximately how much did the transportation cost?

Include costs for yourself and other people that were with you.

Was it:

  • Less that $20
  • $20 to $99
  • $100 to $300
  • More than $300
  • I don't know

What province or territory did you live in when you [considered having an abortion/had the abortion]?

  • Province or territory
    OR
  • Outside of Canada

Did you travel outside the province or territory you lived in to get care, medication or a procedure?

  • Yes, to another province or territory
  • Yes, outside of Canada
  • No 

Overall, how satisfied were you with the quality of the care you received?

Were you:

  • Very satisfied
  • Somewhat satisfied
  • Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
  • Somewhat dissatisfied
  • Very dissatisfied

Did you experience any of the following difficulties when seeking care for the abortion?

Select all that apply.

Would you say:

  • Cost
  • Lack of information about how to access services
  • Getting an appointment or wait time too long
  • Negative attitude of health care provider or previous negative experience
    e.g., lack of respect, culturally appropriate care or a disagreement
  • Lack of social support or worried about reaction of others
    e.g., personal, family, cultural or religious values or beliefs
  • Transportation
  • Not available in my area
  • Getting childcare
  • Getting time off work or school
  • Concerns about privacy
  • Side-effects, health concerns or medical concerns
  • Personal safety or harassment
  • Other difficulty
    OR
  • No difficulties

Surgeries and medical procedures

The following questions are about surgeries or medical procedures you may have had

Have you ever had any of the following surgeries or medical procedures?

Select all that apply.

Have you had:

  • Removal of uterus
  • Removal of one ovary
  • Removal of both ovaries
  • Endometrial ablation
  • Removal of fibroids
  • Removal of one fallopian tube
  • Removal of both fallopian tubes
  • Tying of the fallopian tubes also known as having your "tubes tied"
  • Mastectomy, lumpectomy, breast reconstruction, reduction or augmentation
  • Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
  • Surgery for urinary incontinence
    OR
  • None of the above

At what age did you have your uterus removed?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

At what age did you have your second ovary removed?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

At what age did you have your second fallopian tube removed?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

At what age did you have your fallopian tubes tied?

If exact age is not known, provide your best estimate.

  • Age in years

Healthcare

Now, here is a question about primary health care. This type of health care is often delivered by family doctors or nurse practitioners.

Do you have a regular health care provider? By this, we mean a primary health care professional that you can consult with when you need care or advice for your health.

Select "Yes, another health professional" if you receive regular care from locums.

  • Yes, a family doctor
  • Yes, a nurse practitioner
  • Yes, another health professional
    • Specify the other health professional
  • No

In the past 5 years, did you feel that you were discriminated against in a health care setting for any reason?

Discrimination is an action or a decision that treats a person or a group badly for reasons such as their race, religion, age, sex, gender, marital status, or disability. These reasons are protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

  • Yes
  • No

Indigenous Identity

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

First Nations (North American Indian) includes Status and Non-Status Indians.

If "Yes", select the responses that best describes this person now.

  • No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
    OR
  • Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
  • Yes, Métis
  • Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Select all that apply.

Are you:

  • White
  • South Asian
    e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan
  • Chinese
  • Black
  • Filipino
  • Arab
  • Latin American
  • Southeast Asian
    e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
  • West Asian
    e.g., Iranian, Afghan
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Other
    • Specify other group

Education

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

  • Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
  • High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
  • Trades certificate or diploma
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
  • University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
  • Bachelor's degree
    e.g., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.
  • University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Administrative Information

To enhance the data from this survey and to minimize the reporting burden for respondents, Statistics Canada will combine your responses with information from the tax data of all members of your household. [Statistics Canada, the provincial ministry of health and the Institut de la statistique du Québec/Statistics Canada and the provincial ministry of health] may also add information from other surveys or administrative sources.

Having a provincial or territorial health number will assist us in linking to this other information. Do you have a [PROVINCE] health number?

  • Yes
  • No

For which province or territory is your health number?

If you do not have a Canadian health number, select "Does not have a Canadian health number" from the drop-down list.

  • Province or territory

What is your health number?

Enter a health number for [PROVINCE]. In [PROVINCE], the health number is made up of [DIGITS]. Do not insert blanks, hyphens or commas between the numbers.

[Note: In Manitoba, health numbers of families can be listed on the same card. Be sure to capture the intended respondent's health number if there is more than one on the card./Note: In British Columbia, residents may have a combined driver's license and health card. If the respondent has a combined card, the health number is on the back above the barcode./BLANK]

  • Health number

[To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements to share the data from this survey with provincial ministries of health. Provincial ministries of health may make the data available to local health authorities.

Data shared with your ministry of health may also include identifiers such as name, address, telephone number and health number. Local health authorities would receive only survey responses and the postal code. /

To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada has signed agreements to share data from this survey with provincial ministries of health and the Institut de la statistique du Québec. The Institut de la statistique du Québec and provincial ministries of health may make this data available to local health authorities.

Data shared with your ministry of health or the Institut de la statistique du Québec may also include identifiers such as name, address, telephone number and health number. Local health authorities would receive only survey responses and the postal code.]

These organizations have agreed to keep the data confidential and use it only for statistical purposes.
Do you agree to share the data you provided?

  • Yes
  • No

To reduce the number of questions in this questionnaire, Statistics Canada will use information from your tax forms submitted to the Canada Revenue Agency. With your consent Statistics Canada will share this information from your tax forms with [provincial ministries of health and the Institut de la statistique du Québec/provincial ministries of health].

These organizations have agreed to keep the information confidential and to use it only for statistical and research purposes.

Do you give Statistics Canada permission to share your tax information with [provincial ministries of health and the Institut de la statistique du Québec/provincial ministries of health]?

  • Yes
  • No

Resources

Thank you for completing the Canadian Sexual and Reproductive Health Survey.

[Contact information for some resources that may help support you or someone you know is available.

While you may wish to use these services, please note Statistics Canada is not affiliated with any of these organizations./Some resources are provided that may help support you or someone you know.

While you may wish to use these services, please note Statistics Canada is not affiliated with any of these organizations.] 

Resources list

Baby’s Breath

Provides support for parents experiencing all sudden and unexpected infant deaths and stillbirth
https://www.babysbreathcanada.ca/
Telephone: 1-800-363-7437

Parent Orphelins (Quebec residents)

Provides support for parents grieving due to pregnancy and infant loss
Telephone: 514-686-4880
https://parentsorphelins.org/en/

Access line for Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights

The Access Line is a 7-day a week toll-free, confidential phone and text line. It is available for questions about sexual health, pregnancy options, abortion, and safer sex. They provide information and make referrals to sexual health providers.
https://www.actioncanadashr.org/call-access-line-1-888-642-2725

Canadian Mental Health Association (National)

Provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses and support recovery and resilience
https://cmha.ca/find-info/mental-health/
Telephone: 1-833-456-4566
Telephone: 1-866-277-3553 (in Quebec)

Government of Canada (Family violence resources and services in your area)

Links for family violence resources and services in your area
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html

Suicide Crisis Helpline

A national network of existing distress, crisis and suicide prevention line services
https://988.ca/
Telephone: 9-8-8
Text: 9-8-8

Subscribe to
Date modified: