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Building and demolition permits - Reporting guide - 2026

Confidentiality

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

How to submit

An email invitation is sent to respondents to complete an electronic questionnaire. Please click on the link that you would have received in your invitation. Firstly, the system will ask you questions related to Building and Demolition Permits. Secondly, you will be asked questions regarding RBO for newly constructed residential units (construction starts and completions).

Module 1: Questions 1 to 8 – Building and Demolition permits (BPER) 

After responding to question 1, question 2 will ask you to choose one of the following reporting options:

  1. Electronic questionnaire: enter the required information for permits issued during the reference month directly in the web questionnaire.
  2. File attachment: complete the provided Excel template (available via a link in the questionnaire), or submit your data in another format (e.g., .txt, .pdf).

Please select your preferred option in question 2:

  1. If you select "File Attachment", save your file using the naming convention BPER_YYYYMM (where YYYY = year and MM = reference month). Then return to the electronic questionnaire and upload the file in Question 3.
  2. If you select "Electronic questionnaire", enter the number of permits issued in Question 4, then complete Questions 5 to 8 directly in the web questionnaire.

Module 2: Questions 9 to 16 – RBO (Construction Starts and Completions)

After completing Questions 9 to 12, Question 13 will ask you to choose one of the following reporting options:

  1. Electronic questionnaire: enter the required information on construction starts and completions directly in the web questionnaire.
  2. File attachment: complete the provided Excel template (available via a link in the questionnaire), or submit your data in another format (e.g., .txt, .pdf).

Please select your preferred option in question 13.

  1. If you select "File attachment", save your file using the naming convention BPER_RBO_YYYYMM (where YYYY = year and MM = reference month). Then return to the electronic questionnaire and upload the file in Question 14.

If you select "Electronic questionnaire", enter the required information in Questions 15 and 16 directly in the web questionnaire.

Please refer to the Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) when completing your report.

Please submit your completed report no later than 10 days after the end of the month.

Correspondence

Do you have questions regarding the survey?

Do you need help in completing the form?

Contact us

Telephone
1-877-949-9492 (TTY: 1-800-363-7629)
Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
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.

Email
infostats@statcan.gc.ca

If you choose to transmit the questionnaire or information to Statistics Canada by facsimile or e-mail communication, please be advised that there could be a risk of disclosure during the communication process. However, upon receipt of your communication, Statistics Canada will provide the guaranteed level of protection afforded to all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Instructions

Nil report

If no construction or demolition activity took place during the month, simply select no in question 1 in the electronic questionnaire.

Permit number

Please enter the permit number and not the folder number. If there is no permit number, please use the following format YYYYMM_N where YYYY is the reference year, MM is the reference month and N is the sequential numbering (e.g., 1, 2, 3 etc.).

Issue date of permit

The date the building permit was issued. If no specific date is on record, please use the 1st of the month.

Construction or demolition location (site address)

Please indicate the civic address of the structure. If it is not available, provide the legal address.

Type of building code

Please select the intended use of the structure to indicate the type of building. If there are multiple uses for the building (contains more than one building type), please code to the main building type based on building area and provide additional details in the description box for this permit. If you are unsure of the type of building, please code to the best of your knowledge and provide a comment in the permit description or additional permit comments box located on the next page at question 8.

Type of work code

Please select the type of work for which the permit is issued. See reporting guide for detailed descriptions. If you are unsure of the type of work, please code to the best of your knowledge and provide a comment in the permit description or additional permit comments box located on the next page at question 9.

  • New construction: built on site

    • If only one permit is issued for the construction of a new building, the term is "New Construction".
    • If more than one permit is issued for the construction of a new building, report the stage of construction for which the permit is issued.

    Examples: foundation, installation of pre-fabricated buildings, installation of equipment, etc.

  • Conversion of dwelling

    This term refers to any modification to an existing building involving the gain of dwelling units.

  • Deconversion of dwelling

    This term refers to any modification to an existing building involving the loss of dwelling units.

  • Addition to existing building (structural extension) for non-residential only

    This term describes a non-residential structural extension to an existing building.

  • Alteration and improvements
    • Any construction work undertaken for the purpose of improving or modifying an existing structure.
    • Permits issued for the replacement of built-in equipment (elevator, heating and plumbing system, etc.) should also be included.

  • Additional value to previous permits

    Please indicate any additional value to an already issued permit.

Secondary suite

Please indicate if this permit is for, or includes, a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit. e.g. A self-contained dwelling unit that has been created within a larger principal dwelling, or on the same property in a separate structure.

Value of construction

Please round to the nearest dollar or thousand based on your response to question 2 as decimals cannot be entered.

Dwelling units created

Please indicate the number of dwelling units created by the construction of new residential structures or the conversion of existing buildings. e.g. A permit issued for a new duplex would have 2 units created, as there are two separate dwellings. A conversion could be adding additional dwellings units to a residential building, or a change of use from non-residential to residential.

Dwelling units lost

Please indicate the number of dwelling units lost through renovations to existing buildings, usually referred to as a deconversion. e.g. A permit issued to merge two apartment units into one unit would enter 1 in this field. Dwelling units lost can also be the result of a permit issued for the change of use from residential to non-residential.

Units demolished

  • Residential buildings

    Please indicate the number of dwelling units to be demolished and not the number of buildings. e.g. A permit issued for the demolition of a 10 unit apartment building would enter 10 in this field.

  • Non-residential buildings

    Please indicate the number of buildings to be demolished.

Gross area

Please round to the nearest square foot or square metre as decimals cannot be entered.

  • Residential buildings

    Please report the total enclosed living area of all floors in terms of the number of square feet or square metres. Exclude unfinished basement and garage areas.

  • Non-residential buildings

    Please report the size of all floors in terms of the number of square feet or square metres. Include basement areas.

Start date of construction (if known)

Please provide the intended start date of construction, if available. Please leave blank if unknown.

Number of storeys

Please report the number of floors that are above ground.

Non-residential Building Types

Building categories are defined as follows:

  • Industrial Buildings

    Buildings used in the transformation of goods or related to transportation and communication.

  • Commercial Buildings

    Buildings used in the trade or distribution of goods and services, including office buildings.

  • Institutional and Government Buildings

    Buildings used to house public and semi-public services such as those related to health and welfare, education, or public administration, as well as buildings used for religious services.

Residential Building Types

Single-detached – This type of dwelling is commonly called a "single house". It comprises a one-dwelling unit completely separated on all sides from any other dwelling or structure and includes homes linked below ground.

Semi-detached – This type includes each of two dwellings separated by a common wall or by a garage, but not attached to any other building and surrounded on all other sides by open space.

Row house – One of three or more dwellings joined side by side but not having any other dwellings either above or below.

Apartments – This category includes dwelling units found in a wide range of structures such as duplexes, triplexes, row-duplexes, apartments proper and dwelling units over or at the rear of a store or other non-residential structure.

Mobile home – A dwelling designed and constructed to be transported on its own chassis and capable of being moved on short notice.

Cottage – Refers to a dwelling which is unsuitable for year-round occupancy, since the structure does not have sufficient facilities to provide comfortable accommodation throughout the year.

Wholesale Trade Survey (monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - May 2026

Wholesale Trade Survey (monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - May 2026
GeographyMonth
202505202506202507202508202509202510202511202512202601202602202603202604202605
percentage
Canada0.90.40.40.40.50.50.50.50.50.50.40.40.4
Newfoundland and Labrador0.30.30.30.30.30.70.30.41.10.30.40.70.8
Prince Edward Island0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Nova Scotia10.72.82.81.61.21.14.81.41.62.21.92.83.1
New Brunswick1.51.00.81.00.70.71.40.50.80.50.91.80.7
Quebec3.11.31.81.32.01.71.92.01.82.21.41.81.3
Ontario1.60.70.80.80.91.00.90.91.01.00.90.90.9
Manitoba1.20.80.81.10.40.30.80.40.60.40.50.50.9
Saskatchewan0.50.40.90.61.00.30.20.50.60.20.40.70.4
Alberta0.70.40.50.50.50.50.40.70.60.40.30.20.3
British Columbia2.20.81.11.61.82.71.81.41.71.51.11.10.8
Yukon Territory0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Northwest Territories0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Nunavut0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

List of topics in the Monthly Supplement to the Labour Force Survey (Labour Market Indicators) - July 2026

2026 July – Circumstances of self-employed workers / Benefits of self-employed workers

2026 May - Work Location / Commuting / Work Location Flexibility

2026 March - Career prospects / Reservation wage / Generative AI use at work

2026 February – Reservation wage

2026 January – Intentions to leave job

2025 December - Digital Platform Employment

2025 November – Employability and job security

2025 October – Financial difficulty / Job satisfaction

2025 September - Skills match

2025 August - Reasons for multiple jobholding / Labour underutilisation

2025 July - Student work experience / Insecurity towards employment prospects

2025 June - Retirement / Actions taken to improve employment prospects

2025 May - Work Location / Commuting / Work Location Flexibility

2025 April - Flexible Work Schedules / Job Security

2025 March - Paid Leave / Benefits of self-employed workers

2025 February - Work Location / Remote work location / Willingness to move

2025 January - Intentions to leave job

2024 December – Digital Platform Employment

2024 November – Work location / Upskilling

2024 October - Financial difficulty / Access to care leave / Job satisfaction

2024 September - Skills match

2024 August - Work Location / Pay Satisfaction

2024 July - Childcare and career progression

2024 June - Work Location / Remote work location

2024 May - Work Location / Commuting / Work location flexibility

2024 April - Scheduling and work-life spillover / Occupation or industry change

2024 March - Career prospects / Reservation wage

2024 February - Work Location / Work Location Flexibility / Reservation Wage

2024 January - Intentions to leave job

2023 December - Digital Platform Employment

2023 November - Work location / Employability and job security / Immigrants' education and labour market experience

2023 October - Financial difficulty / Job satisfaction / Types of payment and unpaid wages

2023 August - Work location / Reasons for multiple jobholding

2023 July - Student work experience

2023 June - Retirement

2023 May - Work Location / Commuting

2023 April - Work stress and mental health absences

2022 December - Work location / Digital platform employment

2022 November - Work location / Upskilling

2022 October - Work location / Financial difficulty / Inflation responses

2022 September - Work location / Childcare and career progression

2022 August - Work location / Work values / Work ethic / Intentions to leave job

2022 July - Work location

2022 June - Work Location / Remote work location / COVID-19 Benefits

2022 May - Work Location / Commuting / Work location flexibility / COVID-19 Benefits

2022 April - Work location / Telework / Work schedules / COVID-19 Benefits

2022 March - Work location / Reservation wage / Career prospects / COVID-19 Benefits

2022 February - Work location / Reservation wage / Willingness to move / COVID-19 Benefits

2022 January - Work location / Intentions to leave job / COVID-19 Benefits

Questionnaires for the Monthly Supplement to the Labour Force Survey can be found at the following link: Other versions of the questionnaire - Labour Market Indicators

Data Elements and Violation Coding Structure for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey – 2025

The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey was designed to measure the incidence of crime in Canadian society and its characteristics. Presented are the data elements that are available from the survey, and the violation codes that are used in data collection.

Data Elements

  • Date of Birth/Age (CSC and victim)
  • Attempted/Completed Violation
  • Charges Laid or Recommended
  • Clearance Date
  • Counter - Frauds and Motor Vehicles
  • CSC Status (Charged/Suspect - Chargeable)
  • Cybercrime
  • Cybercrime Classification
  • Date Charges Laid or Recommended or Processed By Other Means
  • Firearms Recovered
  • Firearms Seized
  • Firearms Stolen
  • Firearm Discharged
  • Fingerprint Section I.D. (FPS) Number
  • Fraud Type
  • Gender
  • Hate Crime
  • Hate Crime Motivation
  • Incident Clearance Status
  • Incident Date/Time (From and To Date and Time)
  • Incident File Number
  • Level of Injury
  • Location of Incident
  • Most Serious Violation / Violations
  • Most Serious Violation Against The Victim (VAV)
  • Most Serious Weapon Present
  • Motor Vehicle Recovery
  • Name/Primary Key
  • Organized Crime
  • Peace – Public Officer Status
  • Relationship of CSC, (Charged/Suspect – Chargeable), To The Victim
  • Report Date
  • Respondent Code
  • Soundex Code (CSC and victim)
  • Stolen Property
  • Target Vehicle
  • Vehicle Type
  • Victim and CSC Officer Perceived Population Group
  • Victim and CSC Self Reported Population Group
  • Victim and CSC Self Reported Population Group Open-Field
  • Weapon Causing Injury
     

Violation Structure for the Uniform Crime Reporting Survey

Crimes Against the Person

Violations Causing Death

  • Murder 1st Degree
  • Murder 2nd Degree
  • Manslaughter
  • Infanticide
  • Criminal Negligence Causing Death
  • Other Related Offences Causing Death

Attempting the Commission of a Capital Crime

  • Attempted Murder
  • Conspire to Commit Murder

Sexual Violations

  • Sexual Assault, Level 3, Aggravated Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Assault, Level 2, With A Weapon or Bodily Harm
  • Sexual Assault, Level 1
  • Other Sexual Crimes (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Sexual Interference (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Invitation To Sexual Touching (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Sexual Exploitation (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability (effective 2008-05-01)
  • Incest (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Corrupting Morals of a Child (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to Children (effective 2012-08-09)
  • Parent or Guardian Procuring Sexual Activity
  • Household Permitting Prohibited Sexual Activity
  • Luring a Child via a Computer (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Agreement or Arrangement - sexual offence against child
  • Anal Intercourse (expired 2019-06-20)
  • Bestiality - Commit or Compel Person (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Bestiality in Presence of, or Incites, a Child
  • Voyeurism (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images (effective 2015-03-09)
  • Sexual Offence which Occurred Prior to January 4, 1983 (effective 2019-11-04)

Assaults

  • Aggravated Assault Level 3
  • Assault With Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm Level 2
  • Assault Level 1
  • Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm
  • Discharge Firearm with Intent
  • Using Firearm/Imitation of Firearm in Commission of Offence (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Pointing a Firearm (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Assault Against Peace Public Officer
  • Assault Against Peace Officer with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm (effective 2009-10-02)
  • Aggravated Assault Against Peace Officer (effective 2009-10-02)
  • Criminal Negligence Causing Bodily Harm
  • Trap Likely to or Causing Bodily Harm (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Other Assaults

Violations Resulting in the Deprivation of Freedom

  • Kidnapping / Forcible Confinement (expired 2010-01-08)
  • Kidnapping (effective 2010-01-08)
  • Forcible Confinement (effective 2010-01-08)
  • Hostage Taking
  • Trafficking in Persons (effective 2005-11-01)
  • Abduction Under 14, Not Parent/Guardian
  • Abduction Under 16
  • Removal of Children from Canada (effective 1998-01-01)
  • Abduction Under 14 Contravening A Custody Order
  • Abduction Under 14, by Parent/Guardian

Sexual Services Offences

  • Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration from Person Under 18 Years (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Receive Material Benefit from Sexual Services Provided by a Person Under 18 Years (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Procuring (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Procuring - Person Under 18 Years (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Advertising Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)

Other Violations Involving Violence or the Threat of Violence

  • Robbery
  • Robbery to Steal Firearm (effective 2008-05-01)
  • Extortion
  • Intimidation of a Justice System Participant or a Journalist (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Intimidation of a Non-Justice System Participant (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Criminal Harassment (effective 1994-01-01)
  • Indecent/Harassing Communications (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Utter Threats to Person (effective 1998-01-01)
  • Explosives Causing Death/Bodily Harm (effective 1998-01-01)
  • Arson – Disregard for Human Life (effective 1999-05-01)
  • Failure to Comply with Mandatory Safeguards in Relation to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)(effective 2016-06-17)
  • Forging or Destroying Documents Related to Assistance Requests with Criminal Intent (MAID)(effective 2016-06-17)
  • Causing or Providing Conversion Therapy (effective January 7, 2022)
  • Material Benefit from Conversion Therapy (effective January 7, 2022)
  • Intimidation of a person to impede them from obtaining health services (effective January 17, 2022)
  • Intimidation of a health professional to impede their duties (effective January 17, 2022)
  • Intimidation of a person assisting in the performance of the health services to impede in those functions (effective January 17, 2022)
  • Obstruction or interference with access to health services (effective January 17, 2022)
  • Failure to Provide Necessaries (effective October 1, 2022)
  • Impeding Attempt to Save Life (effective October 1, 2022)
  • Trafficking in Human Organs (effective December 15, 2022)
  • Motor vehicle theft when violence used, threatened or attempted (effective 2024-07-20)
  • Other Violations Against the Person

Crimes Against Property

  • Arson
  • Break and Enter
  • Break and Enter to Steal Firearm (effective 2008-05-01)
  • Break and Enter a Motor Vehicle (Firearm) (effective 2008-05-01)
  • Theft Over $5,000
  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle over $5,000 (effective 2004-01-01) (expired 2011-04-28)
  • Theft Over $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle (effective 2004-01-01)
  • Shoplifting Over $5,000 (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Motor Vehicle Theft (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Theft $5,000 or Under
  • Theft of a Motor Vehicle $5,000 and Under (effective 2004-01-01) (expired 2011-04-28)
  • Theft $5,000 or Under from a Motor Vehicle (effective 2004-01-01)
  • Shoplifting $5,000 or Under (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Have Stolen Goods (expired 2011-04-28)
  • Trafficking in Stolen Goods over $5,000 (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Possession of Stolen Goods over $5,000 (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Trafficking in Stolen Goods $5,000 and under (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Possession of Stolen Goods $5,000 and under (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Fraud
  • Identity Theft (effective 2010-01-08)
  • Identity Fraud (effective 2010-01-08)
  • Mischief
  • Mischief over $5,000 (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Mischief $5,000 or Under (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Mischief in Relation to Cultural Property (effective 2014-06-19)
  • Hate-Motivated Mischief Relating to Property Used by Identifiable Group (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Mischief Relating to War Memorials (effective 2014-06-19)
  • Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Motor vehicle theft for criminal organization (effective 2024-07-20)
  • Possession or distribution of a device linked to motor vehicle theft (effective 2024-07-20)

Other Criminal Code Violations

Prostitution

  • Bawdy House (expired 2014-12-05)
  • Living off the Avails of Prostitution of a Person Under 18 (effective 1998-01-01) (expired 2014- 12-05)
  • Procuring (expired 2014-12-05)
  • Obtains/Communicates with a Person Under 18 for Purpose of Sex (effective 1998-01-01) (expired 2014-12-05)
  • Other Prostitution (expired 2014-12-05)
  • Public Communication to Sell Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)
  • Offences Related to Impeding Traffic to Buy or Sell Sexual Services (effective 2014-12-06)

Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting

  • Betting House
  • Gaming House
  • Other Violations Related to Gaming and Betting
  • Common Bawdy House (expired 2019-06-20)

Offensive Weapons

  • Explosives
  • Prohibited (expired 1998-12-01)
  • Restricted (expired 1998-12-01)
  • Firearm Transfers/Serial Numbers (expired 1998-12-01)
  • Other Offensive Weapons (expired 1998-12-01)
  • Using Firearms/Imitation (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Weapons Trafficking and Manufacturing (effective 1998-12-01)
  • Possession and Distribution of Computer Data (Firearm) (effective 2024-01-14)
  • Altering Cartridge Magazine (effective 2023-12-15)
  • Weapons Possession Contrary to Order (effective 1998-12-01)
  • Possession of Weapons (effective 1998-12-01)
  • Unauthorized Importing/Exporting of Weapons (effective 1998-12-01)
  • Pointing a Firearm (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Firearms Documentation/Administration (effective 1998-12-01)
  • Unsafe Storage of Firearms (effective 1998-12-01)

Other Criminal Code

  • Failure to Comply with Order
  • Counterfeiting
  • Disturb the Peace
  • Escapes or Helps Escape From Lawful Custody
  • Indecent Acts
  • Possessing or Accessing Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
  • Making, or Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material
  • Voyeurism (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Corrupting Morals
  • Luring a Child Via a Computer (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Obstruct Public Peace Officer
  • Prisoner Unlawfully At Large
  • Trespass at Night
  • Failure to Appear
  • Breach of Probation
  • Threatening/Harassing Phone Calls (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Utter Threats Against Property or Animals (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Advocating Genocide (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Public Incitement Of Hatred (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Promoting or Advertising Conversion Therapy (effective January 7, 2022)
  • Unauthorized Recording of a Movie/Purpose of Sale, Rental, Commercial Distribution (2007-06- 22)
  • Offences Against Public Order (Part II CC)
  • Property or Services for Terrorist Activity (effective 2002-01-01; 2023-06-20)
  • Freezing of Property, Disclosure, Audit (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Participate in Activity of Terrorist Group (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Facilitate Terrorist Activity (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Instruction/Commission of Act of Terrorism (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Hoax – Terrorism (effective 2005-01-01)
  • Advocating/Promoting Terrorism Offence (effective 2015-07-18)
  • Firearms and Other Offensive Weapons (Part III CC)
  • Leaving Canada to Participate in Terrorist Group (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Leaving Canada to Facilitate Terrorist Group (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Leaving Canada to Commit Offence for Terrorist Group (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Leaving Canada to Commit Offence that is Terrorist Activity (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Harbour / Conceal Terrorist (max. penalty for terrorist activity does not equal life) (effective 2013-07-25)
  • Concealing Person who Carried Out Terrorist Activity that is a Terrorism Offence for which that Person is Liable to Imprisonment for Life (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Concealing Person who Carried Out Terrorist Activity that is a Terrorism Offence for which that Person is Liable to Any Punishment Other than Life (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Harbour / Conceal Person Likely to Carry Out Terrorist Activity (effective 2013-07-15)
  • Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice (Part IV CC)
  • Sexual Offences, Public Morals and Disorderly Conduct (Part V CC)
  • Invasion of Privacy (Part VI CC)
  • Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting (Part VII CC) (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Offences Against the Person and Reputation (Part VIII CC) (Expired 2022-09-30)
  • Other Offences Against the Person and Reputation (Part VIII CC) (Effective 2022-10-01)
  • Offences Against the Person and Reputation (Part VIII CC)
  • Failure to Comply with the Regulations/Obligations for Medical Assistance in Dying
  • Offences Against the Rights of Property (Part IX CC)
  • Fraudulent Transactions Relating to Contracts and Trade (Part X CC)
  • Intimidation of Justice System Participant (expired 2008-03-31)
  • Willful and Forbidden Acts in Respect of Certain Property (Part XI CC)
  • Other Interference with Property (Part XI CC) (effective 2022-07-01)
  • Injuring or Endangering Animals (Part XI CC) (effective 2022-07-01)
  • Killing or Injuring Law Enforcement or Military Animals (Part XI CC) (effective 2022-07-01)
  • Causing unnecessary suffering to Animals (Part XI CC) (effective 2022-07-01)
  • Causing damage or injury due to a failure to exercise reasonable care - animals or birds (Part XI CC) (effective 2022-07-01)
  • Arena for Animal Fighting (Part XI CC) (effective 2022-07-01)
  • Offences Related to Currency (Part XII CC)
  • Proceeds of Crime (Part XII.2 CC) (effective 1998-01-01)
  • Attempts, Conspiracies, Accessories (Part XIII CC)
  • Instruct Offence for Criminal Organization (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Commit Offence for Criminal Organization (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Participate in Activities of Criminal Organization (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Recruitment of Members by a Criminal Organization (effective 2014-09-06)
  • Laundering proceeds of crime for criminal organization (effective 2024-07-20)
  • All other Criminal Code (includes Part XII.1 CC)

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (effective 1997-06-01)

Possession

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Trafficking

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Importation and Exportation

  • Heroin
  • Cocaine
  • Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
  • Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Production

  • Heroin (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Cocaine (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Other Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Cannabis (Pre-legalization) (expired 2018-10-16)
  • Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Methylenedioxyamphetamine (Ecstasy) (effective 2008-04-01)
  • Opioid (Other than Heroin)

Other

  • Possession, Sale, etc., for Use in Production of or Trafficking in Substance (effective 2011-06-26)
  • Proceeds of Crime (CDSA) (expired 2002-02-01)

Cannabis Act (effective 2018-10-17)

Possession

  • Possession of Illicit or Over 30g Dried Cannabis (or Equivalent) by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Possession of Over 5g Dried Cannabis (or Equivalent) by Youth (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Possession of Budding or Flowering Plants, or More than Four Cannabis Plants (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Possession of Cannabis by Organization (effective 2018-10-17)

Distribution

  • Distribution of Illicit, Over 30g Dried Cannabis (or equivalent), or to an Organization, by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Distribution of Cannabis to Youth, by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Distribution of Over 5g Dried Cannabis (or Equivalent), or to an Organization, by Youth (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Distribution of Budding or Flowering Plants, or More than Four Cannabis Plants (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Distribution of Cannabis by Organization (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Possession of Cannabis for Purpose of Distributing (effective 2018-10-17)

Sale

  • Sale of Cannabis to Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Sale of Cannabis to Youth (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Sale of Cannabis to an Organization (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Possession of Cannabis for Purpose of Selling (effective 2018-10-17)

Importation and Exportation

  • Importation and Exportation of Cannabis (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Possession of Cannabis for Purpose of Exportation (effective 2018-10-17)

Production

  • Obtain, Offer to Obtain, Alter or Offer to Alter Cannabis (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Cultivate, Propagate or Harvest Cannabis by Adult (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Cultivate, Propagate or Harvest Cannabis by Youth or Organization (effective 2018-10-17)

Other Cannabis Violations

  • Possess, Produce, Sell, Distribute or Import Anything for Use in Production or Distribution of Illicit Cannabis (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Use of Young Person in the Commission of a Cannabis Offence (effective 2018-10-17)
  • Other Cannabis Act (effective 2018-10-17)

Other Federal Statute Violations

  • Bankruptcy Act
  • Income Tax Act
  • Canada Shipping Act
  • Canada Health Act
  • Customs Act
  • Competition Act
  • Excise Act
  • Young Offenders Act (expired 2003-03-31)
  • Youth Criminal Justice Act (effective 2003-04-01)
  • Immigration & Refugee Protection Act
  • Human Trafficking (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Human Smuggling fewer than 10 persons (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Human Smuggling 10 persons or more (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Firearms Act (effective 1998-12-01)
  • National Defence Act (effective 2002-01-01)
  • Emergencies Act (Effective February 21, 2022)
  • Quarantine Act
  • Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act
  • Other Federal Statutes

Traffic Violations

Dangerous Operation

  • Causing Death
  • Causing Bodily Harm
  • Operation of Motor Vehicle, Vessel or Aircraft

Flight from Peace Officer

  • Causing Death (effective 2000-03-30) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Causing Bodily-Harm (effective 2000-03-30) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Flight From Peace Officer (effective 2000-03-30)

Impaired Operation/Related Violations

  • Failure to Comply or Refusal (Alcohol) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Failure to Comply or Refusal (Drugs) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Failure to Provide Blood Sample (Alcohol) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Failure to Provide Blood Sample (Drugs) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Operation - Low Blood Drug Concentration
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Alcohol)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Drugs)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Alcohol and Drugs)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Death (Unspecified)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Drugs)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Alcohol and Drugs)
  • Operation while Impaired Causing Bodily Harm (Unspecified)
  • Operation while Impaired (Alcohol)
  • Operation while Impaired (Drugs)
  • Operation while Impaired (Alcohol and Drugs)
  • Operation while Impaired (Unspecified)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Alcohol)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Drugs)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Alcohol and Drugs)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand (Unspecified)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (alcohol)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (Drugs)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (Alcohol and Drugs)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Bodily Harm (Unspecified)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Alcohol)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Drugs)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Alcohol and Drug)
  • Fail/Refuse to Comply with Demand, Accident Resulting in Death (Unspecified)

Other Criminal Code Traffic Violations

  • Failure to Stop or Remain (unspecified) (expired 2011-04-28)
  • Failure to Stop Causing Death (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Failure to Stop Causing Bodily Harm (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Failure to Stop or Remain (effective 2011-04-29)
  • Operation While Prohibited
  • Other Criminal Code (expired 2018-12-17)

Street Racing (expired 2018-12-17)

  • Causing Death by Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Causing Bodily Harm by Criminal Negligence While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Death While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Dangerous Operation Causing Bodily Harm While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)
  • Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle While Street Racing (effective 2006-12-14) (expired 2018-12-17)

For more information, contact Information and Client Services, Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics by email at: statcan.ccjcss-ccsjsc.statcan@canada.ca.

Legislative Influences – 2025

Changes in legislation and the resulting change in the offence classification creates discontinuity in the historical record of particular criminal offences. Legislative changes to assault, sexual assault, theft, arson, mischief, prostitution and youth crime must be considered when making comparisons over time. Some of the more significant changes are as follows:

Sexual Assault: Bill C-127 (1983):

Bill C-127 abolished the offences of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault and introduced a three-tiered structure for sexual assault offences. C-127 also eased the circumstances under which police could lay charges in incidents of sexual and non-sexual assault.

Young Offenders Act (1984):

With the proclamation of the Young Offenders Act in April 1984, 12 years old became the minimum age for which charges could be laid under the Criminal Code. However, the maximum age continued to vary until April 1985, when the maximum age of 17 (up to the 18th birthday) was established in all provinces and territories. Youths, as defined in this publication, refer to those aged 12 to 17 (inclusive). This definition applies to the target group who fall under the delegation of the Young Offenders Act (YOA).

Traffic Offences: Bill C-18 (1985):

In December 1985, Bill C-18 made major legislative changes with respect to certain traffic offences. It imposed more stringent sentences for dangerous driving and drinking and driving. It also facilitated the enforcement of impaired driving laws by authorizing police to take blood and/or breath samples under certain circumstances. As a result, data previous to 1985 for traffic offences are not comparable and have not been presented.

Property value limits: Bill C-18 (1985) and Bill C-42 (1995):

In 1985, Bill C-18 altered the property value limits from under and over $200 to under and over $1,000. This applied to offences such as Theft, Possession of Stolen Goods, Mischief and Fraud. As of February 1995, Bill C-42 revised the property value limits to under and over $5,000.

Alternative measures: Bill C-41 (1996):

Bill C-41 came into force on September 3, 1996. One of its highlights was the introduction of "alternative measures" for adults, which provided ways of dealing with disputes and minor offences outside of formal court proceedings.

Firearms: Bill C-68 (1997):

Bill C-68, came into force on January 1, 1997, requiring all firearm owners to obtain a firearms license by January 1st, 2001. This license replaces the Firearms Acquisition Certificate (FAC) in use since 1977. As of October 1, 1998, firearms had to be registered by October 1st 2003 (within 5 years). Bill C-68 also provided for tougher penalties for using a firearm while committing a crime.

Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: Bill C-8 (1997):

This legislation came into force on May 14, 1997. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) repealed and replaced the Narcotic Control Act (NCA) and parts of the Food and Drug Act (FDA). With this change in legislation, offences related to the possession, trafficking and importation of certain controlled or restricted substances not identified in earlier statutes were now (since 1997) included in the 'other drugs' category. Comparisons with years prior to 1997 should be made with caution.

Dangerous Operation Evading Police: Bill C-202 (2000):

Bill C-202 came into effect on March 30th, 2000. This legislation modifies section 249 of the Criminal Code, thus creating new offences surrounding the dangerous operation of a motor vehicle when used for evading police.

Youth Criminal Justice Act: Bill C-7 (2003):

The extrajudicial measures encouraged by the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), proclaimed on April 1, 2003, included: taking no further action informal police warnings, referrals to community programs, formal police cautions, Crown cautions, and extrajudicial sanctions programs.

Street Racing: Bill C-19 (2006):

Bill C-19 came into force on December 14, 2006 and addressed the street-racing problem by making four amendments to the Criminal Code. "Street-racing" was defined and five new street-racing offences were added. For three of the new offences, it provided maximum penalties longer than those currently provided for Dangerous Operation or Criminal Negligence in the Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and it introduced mandatory driving prohibition orders for a minimum period of time, with the length of the prohibition increasing for repeat offences.

Unauthorized Recording of a Movie: Bill C-59 (2007):

Bill C-59, came into force on June 22, 2007, addressing the illegal recording of movies in theatres by creating two new offences in the Criminal Code: Recording for Personal Use of a Movie Shown in a Theatre and Recording for Commercial Purposes of a Movie Shown in a Theatre.

Tackling Violent Crime: Bill C-2 (2008):

As a result of Bill C-2, which came into force on February 28, 2008, the age of consent was raised from 14 to 16 for the following Criminal Code offences: Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation, Bestiality and Exposure to Person Under 14. The UCR also created a new violation code for Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability.

Impaired Operation and Failure to Provide a Blood Sample were modified to now differentiate between alcohol and drugs (or a combination of the two). Fail/refuse to provide breath sample and failure to comply or refusal (drugs) will now have a maximum penalty of 25 years.

Bill C-2 also created two additional firearm-related offences, Robbery to Steal a Firearm and Breaking and Entering to Steal a Firearm, both of which carry a maximum penalty of 25 years.

Act to amend the Criminal Code (organized crime and protection of justice system participants) Bill C-14 (2009):

Bill C-14 officially came into effect on October 2, 2009. As a result, two new violation codes were created: Assault Against Peace Officer with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm, and Aggravated Assault Against a Peace Officer.

Codifying Identity Theft: Bill S-4 (2010):

Bill S-4 came into effect on January 8, 2010. As a result, two new violation codes were created: Identity Theft and Identity Fraud.

Trafficking in Person's under the age of 18: Bill C-268 (2010):

Bill C-268 came into effect on June 29, 2010. As a result, section 279.011(1) was added to the Criminal Code. This section is incorporated into the existing UCR violation code for Trafficking in Persons.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (suicide bombings): Bill S-215 (2010):

Bill S-215 became law on December 15, 2010. This bill amended the Criminal Code to clarify that suicide bombings fall within the definition of "terrorist activity" and as such, are included under UCR codes for the following: Participate in Terrorist Activity, Facilitate Terrorist Activity, and Instruct/Carry Out Terrorist Activity.

Tackling Auto Theft and Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime: Bill S-9 (2011):

Bill S-9 officially came into effect on April 29, 2011. As a result, a new UCR violation code for Motor Vehicle Theft was created, replacing the former UCR violations of Motor Vehicle Theft Over $5,000 and Motor Vehicle Theft $5,000 and Under.

Possession of Stolen Goods was separated into two new categories; Possession of Stolen Goods Over $5,000 and Possession of Stolen Goods $5,000 and Under.

Three new UCR violation codes were also created: Altering/Destroying/Removing a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Trafficking in Stolen Goods Over $5,000 and Trafficking in Stolen Goods $5,000 and Under.

Amendment to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act: Bill C-475 (2011):

Bill C-475 came into effect on June 26, 2011. As a result, section 7.1(1) was added to the Criminal Code. This section is included under the UCR violation code of Precursor/Equipment (Crystal Meth, Ecstasy).

The Safe Streets Act: Bill C-10 (2012):

Bill C-10 came into effect on August 9, 2012. As a result, two new sections were added to the Criminal Code; Section 172.2(1) and Section 171.1(1). Section 172.2(1) is mapped to the existing UCR code of Luring a Child Via Computer. Section 171.1(1) is mapped to the new UCR violation code of Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to Children.

Combating Terrorism Act: Bill S-7 (2013):

Bill S-7 came into effect on July 15th, 2013. This bill amends the Criminal Code to create the offences of: Leaving or Attempting to Leave Canada to Commit Certain Terrorism Offences, and brought changes to the offence of Harbouring / Concealing Terrorist. Seven new UCR violation codes were introduced mid-2013 in response to this legislation.

Mischief to war memorials: Bill C-217 (2014):

Under Criminal Code sections 430(4.11(a)), 430(4.11(b)) and 430 (4.2), Bill C-217 created a new criminal offence of Mischief Relating to War Memorials when it came into force on the 19th of June, 2014. At the same time, the UCR violation Mischief in Relation to Cultural Property was introduced to the survey.

Recruitment to Criminal Organizations: Bill C-394 (2014):

This bill came into force on September 6th, 2014 and made the recruitment of members by a criminal organization a criminal offence under section 467.111 of the Criminal Code.

Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act: Bill C-36 (2014):

Bill C-36 came into effect in December 2014. The new legislation targeted "The exploitation that is inherent in prostitution and the risks of violence posed to those who engage in it" (Criminal Code Chapter 25, preamble). Violations classified as Offences in Relation to Sexual Services are considered to be violent offences and include: The Purchasing of Sexual Services or Communicating for that Purpose, Receiving a Material Benefit Deriving from the Purchase of Sexual Services, Procuring of Persons for the Purpose of Prostitution, and Advertising Sexual Services Offered for Sale. In addition, a number of other offences related to prostitution continue to be considered non-violent offences and are classified under Other Criminal Code offences. These include Public Communication to Sell Sexual Services and Offences Related to Impeding Traffic to Buy or Sell Sexual Services.

At the same time, the UCR survey was amended to add additional offence codes for the following violent violations: Parent or Guardian Procuring Sexual Activity, and Householder Permitting Prohibited Sexual Activity. The following violations officially expired on December 5, 2014: Bawdy House, Living off the Avails of Prostitution of a Person Under 18, Procuring, Obtains/Communicates with a Person Under 18 for Purpose of Sex, and Other Prostitution.

Effective December 2014, Bill C-36 amended the definition of the offence "Common Bawdy House" in the Criminal Code to remove reference to prostitution. As a result of this amendment, the UCR violation of "Bawdy House" was terminated, and the new violation of "Common Bawdy House" was introduced under 'Other Violations'.

Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act: Bill C-13 (2015):

On March 9, 2015, Bill C-13 Protecting Canadians from Online Crime Act came into effect. As a result, a new criminal offence of Non-Consensual Distribution of Intimate Images was added to the Criminal Code and the UCR survey. It also clarified the Criminal Code offence of Harassing / Indecent Communications can be committed by any means of telecommunication.

Tackling Contraband Tobacco Act: Bill C-10 (2015):

On April 10 2015, Bill C-10 Tackling Contraband Tobacco Act came into effect. As a result, this legislation created the Criminal Code offence of Trafficking in Contraband Tobacco which is counted under the UCR violation Offences Against the Administration of Law and Justice. Prior to April 2015, the offence was counted under the Excise Act. As such, comparisons of these two violations to previous years should be made with caution.

Tougher Penalties for Child Predators Act: Bill C-26 (2015):

On July 17th, 2015, Bill C-26 increased the maximum penalties for 6 sexual offences against children, including Sexual Interference, Invitation to Sexual Touching, Sexual Exploitation, Making Sexually Explicit Material Available to a Child and Failure to Comply with Order / Breach of Probation (when relating to a sexual offence).

Anti-terrorism Act: Bill C-51 (2015):

Bill C-51 came into effect on July 18, 2015. As a result, a new UCR violation code for the offence of "Advocating or Promoting Commission of Terrorism Offences" was added to the survey to respond to this amendment to the Criminal Code.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make related amendments to other Acts (medical assistance in dying): Bill C-14 (2016):

On June 17, 2016, Bill C-14 came in effect. As a result, three new UCR violation codes were introduced in response to these amendments: Fail to Comply With Safeguards Forging /Destruction of Documents Related to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID), and Failing to Comply with Regulations / Obligations regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID).

An Act to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and to make related Amendments to other Acts: Bill C-37 (2017):

On May 18, 2017, Bill C-37 came into effect. As a result, the offence of possessing, producing, selling or importing anything knowing it will be used to produce or traffic in crystal meth or ecstasy was expanded to include all substances listed in Schedule I, II , III, IV or V of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Mischief): Bill C-305 (2017):

On December 12, 2017, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-305. This bill amended Section 430 (4.1) of the Criminal Code to include "mischief in relation to property that is used by an identifiable group for educational purposes, administrative, social, cultural, or sports activities or events or as residence for seniors." Previously this section of the Criminal Code only included "mischief to property primarily used for worship."

An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts: Bill C-45 (2018):

On June 21, 2018, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-45, An Act respecting cannabis and to amend the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Criminal Code and other Acts. The 'come into force' date for this legislation was October 17, 2018. In response to this new legislation, on October 17, 2018 the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey accepted 22 new violation codes and expired all existing cannabis-specific violations.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (offences relating to conveyances) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts: Bill C-46 (2018):

On June 21, 2018, royal assent was granted to Bill C-46. The 'come into force' date for Part 1 of this legislation was June 21, 2018. Part 2 came into effect on December 18, 2018 (180 days after Part 1).

Part 1 (effective June 21, 2018)

Part 1 of Bill C-46 amended the provisions of the Criminal Code that dealt with offences and procedures relating to impaired driving. As a result, 7 new UCR violation codes were added to the survey.

Part 2 (effective December 18, 2018)

Part 2 of Bill C-46 repealed the provisions of the Criminal Code that dealt with offences and procedures relating to conveyances, including those provisions enacted by Part 1, and replaced them with provisions in a new part of the Criminal Code. In response to Part 2 of Bill C-46, all existing UCR traffic violation codes have been mapped to new Criminal Code sections or expired. In addition, the UCR survey will no longer be collecting provincial traffic offences.

An Act to amend certain Acts and Regulations in relation to firearms: Bill C-71 (2019):

On June 21, 2019, royal assent was granted to Bill C-71. Part 1 and part 2 of this Act proposed changes in firearms regulations. Part 1 amends the Firearms Act, the Criminal Code (Code) and the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge Magazines, Ammunition and Projectiles as Prohibited, Restricted or Non-Restricted.

Part 2 of the bill reintroduced the legislative amendments contained in Bill C-52 An Act to amend Chapter 6 of the Statues of Canada, 2012 (short title: Supporting Vested Rights Under Access to Information Act), which amend the Ending the Long gun Registry Act (ELRA), the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and the Privacy Act. However, in response to this Act no changes were made to the UCR survey.

An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (bestiality and animal fighting): Bill C-84 (2019):

On June 21, 2019, royal assent was granted to Bill C-84. This enactment amends the Criminal Code to define "bestiality"; expand the scope of the offence of encouraging, aiding or assisting in the fighting or baiting of animals or birds so that the offence includes promoting, arranging, receiving money for, or taking part in, the fighting or baiting of animals or birds, and also applies with respect to the training, transporting or breeding of animals or birds for fighting or baiting. It also expands the scope of the offence of building, making, maintaining or keeping a cockpit so that the offence applies with respect to any arena for animal fighting.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts: Bill C-75 (2019):

On June 21, 2019, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-75, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other Acts". As a response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey.

Effective June 21, 2019, Criminal Code sections 159 Anal intercourse, 179 Vagrancy, 181 Spreading false news, 210 Keeping common bawdy-house, 211 Transporting person to bawdy-house and 287 Procuring miscarriage have been repealed. As a result, two UCR codes have been expired: Anal Intercourse and Common Bawdy House (to keep, to transport a person to).

Effective September 19, 2019, the general penalty for summary conviction offences (except sections 173(2)(b), 271(b) and 444(2)(b)) has been increased to 2 years. As a result, the maximum penalty for the 9 relevant UCR codes has been increased from 6 months to 2 years at this time: Communicating To Provide Sexual Services for Consideration, Stopping or Impeding Traffic for the Purpose of Offering, Providing or Obtaining Sexual Services for Consideration Betting House, Gaming House, Disturb the Peace, Indecent acts, Trespass at Night, and all Other Criminal Code (includes Part XII.1 CC) and Operation - low blood drug concentration violation codes.

Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA): Bill C-4 (2020)

On November 30, 2018, Canada, the United States, and Mexico signed an agreement to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Subsequently, on December 10, 2019, Canada, the United States and Mexico agreed to update certain elements of CUSMA to improve the final outcome and clear the path toward ratification and implementation of the agreement in all three countries.

On March 13, 2020, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-4, "An Act to implement the Agreement between Canada, the United States of America and the United Mexican States". As a response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, effective July 1, 2020, new Criminal Code section 391 Trade secret will be mapped to existing UCR code 2160: Fraud.

Quarantine Act (S.C. 2005, c.20)

In March of 2020, the Quarantine Act was amended to add Covid-19 to the schedule of communicable diseases. A communicable disease "means a human disease that is caused by an infectious agent or a biological toxin and poses a risk of significant harm to public health, or a disease listed in the schedule, and includes an infectious agent that causes a communicable disease". Public Health orders require travelers returning to Canada by land, air or sea, to follow self-isolation orders for 14 days after arrival, and UCR code 6600 was created to charge anyone who violates these orders.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code: Bill C-3 (2021):

On December 17, 2021, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-3, An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Canada Labour Code. The enactment of Bill C-3 amends the Criminal Code in order to create offences of intimidating a person, health professionals or assistants to health professionals in order to impede them from accessing health service or performing medical services as well as, creating an offence of obstruction of a person's access to a place where health services are provided. In addition, the Bill also amends the Canada Labour Code to, among other things, extend the duration of bereavement leave in the event of the loss of a child and extend and alter regulations regarding medical leave entitlements.

Effective January 17, 2022, sections 423.2(1) Intimidation –health services and 423.2(2) Obstruction or interference with access became punishable offences under the Criminal Code. As a result, the following four new violation codes have been added to the UCR Survey: UCR code 1635 Intimidation of a person to impede them from obtaining health services, 1636 Intimidation of a health professional to impede their duties, 1637 Intimidation of a person assisting in the performance of health services to impede in those functions, 1638 Obstruction or interference with access to health services.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy): Bill C-4 (2021):

On December 08, 2021, the Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-4, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code, Conversion Therapy". The enactment of Bill C-4 amends the Criminal Code in order to create offences pertaining to the acts of causing another person to undergo conversion therapy, promoting or advertising conversion therapy and receiving financial or other material benefit from the provision of conversion therapy, as well as doing anything for the purpose of removing a child from Canada to undergo conversion therapy outside of Canada. As a response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey.

Effective January 07, 2022, sections 320.102 Conversion Therapy, 320.103 Promoting or Advertising and 320.104 Material Benefit, become punishable acts under the Criminal Code. As a result, the following three violation codes have been added to the UCR Survey: 1633 Causing or Providing Conversion Therapy, 1634 Material benefit from Conversion Therapy, 3570 Promoting or Advertising Conversion Therapy.

Effective January 07, 2022, existing Criminal Code section 273.3(1)(c) - Removal of Children from Canada has been amended to include section 320.102 Conversion Therapy as a punishable offence under this section. Any contraventions to this section (now including conversion therapy) are to continue being reported under existing UCR violation code 1545 Removal of Children from Canada.

Emergencies Act (S.C. 1988, c.29):

In January of 2022, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) introduced the following violation code to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey: 6570 Emergencies Act in order to capture relevant information in relation to the convoy protests around the country.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Bill C-5 (2022):

This enactment amends the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to, among other things, repeal certain mandatory minimum penalties, allow for a greater use of conditional sentences and establish diversion measures for simple drug possession offences. Under this act, mandatory minimum sentences were repealed for 14 offences in the Criminal Code and all six mandatory minimum sentences in the CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act).

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Trafficking in Human Organs): Bill S-223 (2022):

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill S-223: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (Trafficking in Human Organs), on December 15, 2022. In response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. The enactment of Bill S-223 amends the Criminal Code to create new offences in relation to trafficking in human organs, among other changes.

Effective December 15, 2022, sections 240.1(1) Removal without informed consent and 240.1(2) Financial transaction became punishable offences under the Criminal Code. As a result, the following violation code has been added to the UCR Survey: 1641 Trafficking in Human Organs.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts: Bill C-41 (2023):

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-41, "An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts" on June 20, 2023. In response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. New Criminal Code sections 83.03 (1) Providing, making available, etc., property or services for terrorist purposes and 83.03 (2) Providing, making available, etc., property or services — use by terrorist group will be mapped to existing UCR code 3711 'Property or Services for Terrorist Activity'.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act: Bill S-12 (2023):

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill S-12: An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the International Transfer of Offenders Act, on October 26, 2023. In response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. UCR violation code 1356 'Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability' has been updated to reflect the new maximum penalty outlined in the new legislation. As a result, violation code 1356 'Sexual Exploitation of a Person with a Disability' now has a maximum penalty of 10 years (previously 5 years).

An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms): Bill C-21 (2023):

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-21, An Act to amend certain Acts and to make certain consequential amendments (firearms). In response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. The enactment of Bill C-21 amends the Criminal Code by increasing the maximum penalty from 10 to 14 years for sections 95(2)(a), 96(2)(a), 99(2), 100(2) and 103(2), resulting in a maximum penalty increase for the UCR violation codes pertaining to these sections: 3365 'Weapons Trafficking and Manufacturing', 3375 'Possession of Weapons' and 3380 'Unauthorized Importing/Exporting of Weapons'. In addition, the UCR has modified the label for violation 3365 from "Weapons Trafficking" to "Weapons Trafficking and Manufacturing" in order to more accurately represent the sections making up this violation code.  Effective December 15, 2023, section 104.1(1)(2) Altering cartridge magazine became a punishable offence under the Criminal Code and effective January 14, 2024, sections 102.1(1) Possession of computer data and 102.1(2) Distribution of computer data have become punishable offences under subsection (3) of the same section. As a result, the following two violation codes have been added to the UCR survey: 3366, possession and distribution of computer data (firearm) and 3367, altering cartridge magazine.

British Columbia's exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) (2023):

The Canadian Government approved the province of British Columbia's request for a three-year exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) to decriminalize people who use drugs, effective January 31st, 2023 – January 31st, 2026. Under the new exemption, adults (aged 18 years and older) in the province of British Columbia are able to possess certain illicit substances for personal use - under 2.5 grams. Substances covered under decriminalization are opioids (including heroin, fentanyl, carfentanil, etc.) cocaine (including crack), methamphetamine, and MDMA (ecstasy) regardless of purity. In response to these changes, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) will not receive any drug possession violations that fall within the scope of the new exemption. Recent changes to the exemption recriminalize illicit drug use in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, on transit, and in parks, allowing police to ask a drug user to leave the area, and seize their drugs "when necessary", or arrest them "in exceptional circumstances". Drug use will still be allowed in a private residence or place where someone is legally sheltering or at overdose prevention sites, outpatient addiction services and drug checking locations.

An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024 Bill C-69 (2024)

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-69, “An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on April 16, 2024” on June 20th, 2024, which introduced the following new Criminal Code offences: 333.1 (3) ‘Motor vehicle theft when violence used, threatened or attempted’, 333.1 (4) ‘Motor vehicle theft for criminal organization’, 333.2 (1) ‘Possession of device for purpose of committing theft’, 333.2 (2) ‘Distribution of device linked to theft’, and 462.31 (2.1) ‘Laundering proceeds of crime for criminal organization’. In response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. 

As a result, the following four violation codes have been added to the UCR Survey: 1435 Motor vehicle theft when violence used, threatened or attempted, 2136 Motor vehicle theft for criminal organization, 2137 Possession or distribution of device linked to motor vehicle theft, 3826 Laundering proceeds of crime for criminal organization.

An Act respecting countering foreign interference Bill C-70 (2024): 

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-70, “An Act respecting countering foreign interference” on June 20, 2024. In response to the changes outlined in this new legislation, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. Effective August 19th, 2024, new Criminal Code sections 52.1 ‘Sabotage - essential infrastructure’ and section 52.2 “Sabotage – device” will be mapped to existing UCR code 3710 ‘Offences Against Public Order’.

Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (2024) 

The Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has introduced the following new violation code to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey: 6580 ‘Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act’. Currently, offences under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) are being captured under the general UCR code 6900 ‘Other Federal Statutes’ which includes data from a number of other federal statutes. This does not allow for national reporting on offences under this legislation individually. Capturing data on PCMLTFA offences under its own separate code will provide key information for crime analysis, resource planning and program development for the policing community and will also allow for a more comprehensive understanding of the effectiveness of Canada’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing completed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)1 as part of the Mutual Evaluation Review. This change will also contribute to the safety and security of Canadians by providing more detailed information to support law enforcement efforts to detect and disrupt criminal and financial terrorist activities.

An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material) Bill C-291 (2024)

The Canadian Government granted royal assent to Bill C-291: An Act to amend the Criminal Code and to make consequential amendments to other Acts (child sexual abuse and exploitation material) on October 10, 2024. As part of this new legislation, it was outlined that Criminal Code sections 163.1(2)(3)(4)(4.1) would be amended, with the amendments coming into effect one year following the bill reaching royal assent, on October 10, 2025. In response to these changes, the Canadian Centre for Justice and Community Safety Statistics (CCJCSS) has made adjustments to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Survey. 

UCR violation code 3455 “Child Pornography (Possessing or Accessing)” has been renamed to “Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (Possessing or Accessing)”. UCR violation code 3456 “Child Pornography (Making or Distributing)” has also been renamed to “Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (Making or Distributing)”. 

Comparing UCR Data with Courts and Corrections Data

It is difficult to make comparisons between data reported by police and data from other sectors of the criminal justice system (i.e., courts and corrections). There is no single unit of count (i.e., incidents, offences, charges, cases or persons) which is defined consistently across the major sectors of the justice system. As well, charges actually laid can be different from the Most Serious Offence by which incidents are categorized. In addition, the number and type of charges laid by police may change at the pre-court stage or during the court process. Time lags between the various stages of the justice process also make comparisons difficult.

National Level CVs by Characteristic - May 2026

National Level CVs by Characteristic, May 2026
Table summary
This table displays the results of Monthly Survey of Manufacturing: National Level CVs by Characteristic. The information is grouped by Month (appearing as row headers), and Sales of goods manufactured, Raw materials and components inventories, Goods / work in process inventories, Finished goods manufactured inventories and Unfilled Orders, calculated in percentage (appearing as column headers).
MonthSales of goods manufacturedRaw materials and components inventoriesGoods / work in process inventoriesFinished goods manufactured inventoriesUnfilled Orders
%
May 20250.791.211.881.431.53
June 20250.821.221.821.431.44
July 20250.751.222.021.401.38
August 20250.771.241.871.381.43
September 20250.781.251.831.421.29
October 20250.741.231.811.461.38
November 20250.701.271.881.431.52
December 20250.681.261.941.521.41
January 20260.751.201.891.471.37
February 20260.761.252.101.531.42
March 20260.731.232.041.441.43
April 20260.731.232.041.421.47
May 20260.791.222.011.441.30

Building and Demolition Permits - Monthly Report

Why are we conducting this survey?

The monthly Building and Demolition Permits Survey collects data on the value of permits issued by Canadian municipalities for both residential and non-residential buildings, and the number of residential dwellings authorized. The survey also measures the number of dwelling units demolished.

Building permit data are widely used as a leading indicator for the construction industry since the issuance of a building permit is one of the first steps in the construction process.

Statistics on building permits are essential inputs for the computation of residential building construction expenditures, the quarterly and annual estimates of net capital stock, and depreciation by component. They are also a major input in the computation of investment in non-residential building construction.

To further strengthen information on housing development in Canada, Statistics Canada has introduced the Residential Building Occupancy (RBO) module as a supplement to the Building and Demolition Permits Survey. The RBO collects information on residential construction start dates, construction completion dates, and occupancy readiness, providing a more complete picture of when new housing supply becomes available to Canadians.

Together, building permit and occupancy data improve the understanding of housing supply conditions across communities and support evidence-based decision-making by governments, planners, researchers, and other stakeholders involved in housing and infrastructure policy.

In addition, the results of this survey are used by CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) as a reference frame for conducting a monthly survey of housing starts and completions in accordance with its mandate.

The statistics are used by a wide range of economists, construction industry analysts, housing market analysts and economic development officers across Canada.

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

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

Record linkages

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

Data sharing agreements

To reduce respondent burden, Statistics Canada has entered into a data sharing agreement with provincial and territorial statistical agencies, which must keep the data confidential and use them only for statistical purposes.

Section 11 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with the provincial and territorial statistical agencies. For this survey, there are data sharing agreements with Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon. Shared data will be limited to information from the respective province or territory. Each provincial or territorial Statistics Act includes the same provisions for confidentiality and penalties for disclosure of information as the Statistics Act.

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

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

You may also contact us by email at Statistics Canada Help Desk or by fax at 613-951-6583.

Statistics Canada has entered into data sharing agreements under Section 12 of the Statistics Act with Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Natural Resources Canada (NRC), Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC), and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), as well as the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).

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

Reporting period

For the purposes of this survey, report information for the month of July 2026.

Reporting instructions

Please refer to the Building and Demolition Permits - Monthly Report - Reporting guide(s) when completing your report.

Deadline for completing this questionnaire

Please complete this questionnaire and submit it within 10 days of receipt.

Other information about this questionnaire

Additional information about this survey can be found at: Building permits

Monthly Building and Demolition Permits Survey

The following questions pertain to this municipality's monthly data on building and demolition permits.

Subsequently, you will be asked questions regarding residential building permits for newly constructed residential units (starts and completions).

1. Did you issue any building and demolition permits for July 2026?

  • Yes
  • No

Method of Collection

There are two options for reporting monthly building and demolition permit data:

Electronic questionnaire: Provide the number of permits issued for the indicated reference month, then enter permit information using the web browser.

Attaching files: Enter permit information in the provided excel template, and save to your computer using the following naming convention: BPER_YYYYMM where BPER is the survey acronym, YYYY is the year and MM the month of the reference period.

You can also attach files using other formats (.txt, .pdf, etc.).

2. Indicate whether you will be answering the remaining questions (using the electronic questionnaire) or attaching files with the required information.

  • Answering the remaining questions (using the electronic questionnaire)
  • Attaching files

Attach files

3. Please attach the files containing your monthly building and demolition permits for July 2026.

Please submit only for the municipality included in this electronic questionnaire. If you require assistance, please contact 1-877-949-9492 (toll free). To submit your completed questionnaire attachment, please follow the instructions below. Once the files are attached, use the navigation buttons to submit the questionnaire.

To attach files

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

Note:

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

4. Please provide the number of building and demolition permits the municipality issued for July 2026.

Include all building and demolition permits for both residential and non-residential buildings.

Number of building and demolition permits

5. Report the details for each building and demolition permit.

Press the "Start" button to capture information for each permit.

6. Please provide the details for this permit – Part 1.

  • Permit details

Permit number

Issue date of permit (Format: 4 digit year dash 2 digit month dash 2 digit day)

Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Number of permits

7. Please provide the details for this permit – Part 2.

Please specify builder or contractor information

Name of builder or contractor

Address of builder or contractor

City of builder or contractor

Builder or contractor phone number (including area code) (Enter all ten numbers without spaces or special characters)

Example: 123-123-1234

Please specify construction or demolition location

Construction or demolition location (site address)

Construction or demolition project details

Type of building code

Single House, single detached home

Single House - Condominium

Mobile home

Seasonal Dwelling (unsuitable for year-round occupancy); cottage, house boat

Semi-Detached or Double (side by side)

Semi-Detached or Double (side by side) - Condominium

Apartment, apartment building, duplex, triplex, quadruple

Apartment - Condominium

Row House, garden home, town house, carriage home, quadrex

Row House – Condominium

Primary industry building; farm building, greenhouse, fish hatchery

Mining building

Plant for manufacturing, processing and assembling goods

Transportation terminal; bus and truck terminal, airport, railway station

Maintenance building; hangar, repair shop, railway shed

Storage building; warehouse (for storage purposes only), grain elevator, locker rental, silo

Communication building; post office, mail sorting plant, radio station

Utility building; hydro control building, oil refinery building, water filtration building, sewage treatment building, natural gas processing plants

Engineering; parking garage, tunnel, dock

Retail and wholesale outlets; department store, photographic studio, rental service, beauty salon, dry cleaner, laundromat

Retail complex; plaza, mall, shopping center, store/office building

Office building; doctor's office, insurance company, bank, office/cafeteria

Office complex; office/store, office/apartment

Hotel, hotel/motel, motor hotel

Motel, cabin

Other accommodation; student's residence, boarding house, religious residence, hostel

Convention center, exhibition building

Restaurant, bar, tavern, night club, diner, donut shop

Theatre and performing art center; movie theatre, concert hall, cultural center

Indoor recreational building; sports complex, community center, arena

Outdoor recreational building; golf club, campground facilities, outdoor skating rink, outdoor swimming pool

Motor vehicle show room; car dealership, motorcycle and tractor sale

Service station, repair garage and specialty shop; gasoline station, service station/car wash, muffler shop

Laboratory and research center; medical research center, industrial laboratory, observatory

Special building use; funeral director, crematorium, mausoleum

Government legislative and administration building other than office building; city hall, court of justice

Other government building; police station, prison, fire station, military building

Elementary school, kindergarten

Secondary school, high school, junior high school

Post-secondary institution; technical institute, trade school

University

Library, museum, art gallery, aquarium, botanical garden, scientific center

Hospital; general, military, specialized

Clinic, health unit; out-patient clinic, first aid station

Day care, nursing home, home for the blind, charitable home, detoxification center

Religious building; church, cathedral, temple, citadel, synagogue

Type of work code

New construction: built on site

New construction: Installation of a pre-fabricated building (built mostly or completely off-site)

Addition to existing building (structural extension) for non-residential only

Alteration and improvements

Foundation

Superstructure or part of new building

Mechanical

Conversion from single to multiple dwelling

Conversion from multiple to multiple dwelling

Conversion from non-residential to residential building

Deconversion from single to non-residential building

Deconversion from multiple to multiple or single dwelling or non-residential building

Additional value to previous permit(s)

Swimming pool

Garage and carport

Demolition

8. Please provide the details for this permit – Part 3.

Does this permit include a secondary suite?

  • Yes
  • No

Value of construction

Value of construction $CAN

Units

Dwelling units created

Dwelling units lost

Units demolished

Building area

Gross area

Unit of measure

  • Ft2 (Square feet)
  • M2 (Square metres)

Construction details

Number of storeys

Expected start date of construction (if available) (Format: 4 digit year dash 2 digit month dash 2 digit day)

Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Expected completion date of construction (if available) (Format: 4 digit year dash 2 digit month dash 2 digit day)

Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Permit description or additional permit comments

Residential building permits for newly constructed dwelling units (starts and completions)

The following questions pertain to the follow-up activities carried out by your municipality or the information it received after the issuance of the residential building permit that confirms the start and completion dates of the construction of the new dwelling units.

The data you provide will help enhance national and regional statistics on residential construction activity to address data gaps related to housing starts and completions.

The construction start date is the date when the work begins on one or more new dwelling units. It usually corresponds to the pouring of concrete for the entire foundation or footing, or to an equivalent stage if the building does not include a basement.

The construction completion date is the date when all planned construction work on a dwelling unit is completed and certified as compliant with construction standards, making the unit ready for occupancy.

Activity or information related to construction start date

9. Which follow-up activity carried out by your municipality, or information received, is typically the closest to the actual construction start date?

The construction start date is the date when work begins on one or more new dwelling units. It usually corresponds to the pouring of concrete for the entire foundation or footing, or to an equivalent stage if the building does not include a basement.

By 'follow-up activity' or 'information received,' we mean here a declaration from the builder, the date of concrete pouring, a first inspection related to the construction start, or other as detailed below.

  • Builder's declaration or notification of construction start date
  • Date of concrete pouring (or equivalent stage)
  • First inspection related to the construction start
    • e.g., foundation or footing inspection
  • Other

Permits by construction start date

10. Did your municipality carry out a follow-up activity or receive the information related to the construction start for one or more dwelling units for July 2026?

  • Yes
    • How many permits for new dwelling units were associated with the follow-up activity or information marking the start of construction for July 2026?
      Include activity or the information reported for July 2026, regardless of when the building permits were issued.
  • No

Activity or information related to construction completion date

11. Which follow-up activity carried out by your municipality, or information received, is typically the closest to the actual construction completion date?

The construction completion date is the date when all planned construction work on a dwelling unit is completed, making the unit ready for occupancy.

By 'follow-up activity' or 'information received,' we mean here the issuance of occupancy permit, a verification call or email with the builder or the owner, a final inspection conducted after the completion of construction, or other as detailed below.

  • Issuance of occupancy permit
  • Project close-out date in the permit system
  • Notification to tax assessor or property registry or roll number
  • Final inspection conducted after the completion of construction
  • Utility connections
    • e.g., meter set date
  • Other

Permits by construction completion date

12. Did your municipality carry out a follow-up activity or receive the information related to the completion of construction for one or more dwelling units for July 2026?

  • Yes
    • How many permits for new dwelling units were associated with the follow-up activity or information marking the completion of construction for July 2026?
      Include follow-up activity or the information reported for July 2026, regardless of when the building permits were issued.
  • No

Method of Collection

There are two options for reporting monthly permits for newly constructed residential units:

Electronic questionnaire: Provide the number of permits issued for the indicated reference month, then enter permit information using the web browser.

Attaching files: Enter permit information in the provided Excel template, and save to your computer using the following naming convention: BPER_RBO_YYYYMM where BPER is the survey acronym, RBO is the new module acronym, YYYY is the year and MM is the month of the reference period.

Each record should include the Permit number, Application date for permit (if available), Issue date, Housing completion date or start date, Number of dwelling units completed, Construction site address, Value of construction, and some Construction details.

You can also attach files using other formats (.txt, .pdf, etc.).

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

  • Answering the remaining questions (using the electronic questionnaire)
  • Attaching files

Attach files

14. Please attach the files containing your monthly residential building permits for newly constructed dwelling units for July 2026.

Each record should include the Building permit number, Application date for permit (if available), Issue date of building permit, Housing construction start date or completion date, Number of dwelling units started or completed, Construction site address, Value of construction, Type of building, and Type of work.

Please submit only for the municipality included in this electronic questionnaire. If you require assistance, please contact 1-877-949-9492. To submit your completed questionnaire attachment, please follow the instructions below. Once the files are attached, use the navigation buttons to submit the questionnaire.

To attach files

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

Note:

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

Residential building permits by housing construction start date

15. For each construction start, please provide the following details from the associated building permit.

  • Permit #

Building permit number

Number of dwelling units started

Application date for permit (if available) (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

Issue date of permit (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

Construction start date (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

Construction site address

Value of construction in CAN$

Type of building code

Single House, single detached home

Single House - Condominium

Mobile home

Seasonal Dwelling (unsuitable for year-round occupancy); cottage, house boat

Semi-Detached or Double (side by side)

Semi-Detached or Double (side by side) - Condominium

Apartment, apartment building, duplex, triplex, quadruple

Apartment - Condominium

Row House, garden home, town house, carriage home, quadrex

Row House – Condominium

Type of work code

New construction: built on site

New construction: Installation of a pre-fabricated building (built mostly or completely off-site)

Conversion from single to multiple dwelling

Conversion from multiple to multiple dwelling

Conversion from non-residential to residential building

Residential building permits by housing construction completion date

16. For each construction completion, please provide the following details from the associated building permit.

  • Permit #

Building permit number

Number of dwelling units completed

Application date for permit (if available) (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

Issue date of permit (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

Construction completion date (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

Construction site address

Value of construction in CAN$

Type of building code

Single House, single detached home

Single House - Condominium

Mobile home

Seasonal Dwelling (unsuitable for year-round occupancy); cottage, house boat

Semi-Detached or Double (side by side)

Semi-Detached or Double (side by side) - Condominium

Apartment, apartment building, duplex, triplex, quadruple

Apartment - Condominium

Row House, garden home, town house, carriage home, quadrex

Row House – Condominium

Type of work code

New construction: built on site

New construction: Installation of a pre-fabricated building (built mostly or completely off-site)

Conversion from single to multiple dwelling

Conversion from multiple to multiple dwelling

Conversion from non-residential to residential building

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