Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (October 2019)

Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (October 2019)
NAPCS-CANADA Month
201907 201908 201909 201910
Total commodities, retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services 0.73 0.67 0.62 0.61
Retail Services (except commissions) [561] 0.72 0.67 0.62 0.60
Food at retail [56111] 1.11 1.01 1.05 0.74
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, at retail [56112] 0.47 0.48 0.48 0.63
Cannabis products, at retail [56113] 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Clothing at retail [56121] 0.78 1.94 0.93 1.19
Footwear at retail [56122] 1.44 1.43 1.26 1.26
Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail [56123] 1.74 1.76 1.85 1.85
Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail [56131] 0.55 0.58 0.62 0.70
Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail [56141] 2.84 2.17 2.56 2.35
Publications at retail [56142] 7.34 6.95 11.63 6.82
Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail [56143] 1.55 1.62 1.45 2.05
Motor vehicles at retail [56151] 2.60 2.40 2.05 2.10
Recreational vehicles at retail [56152] 2.47 3.42 4.32 3.89
Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail [56153] 1.67 1.42 1.27 1.59
Automotive and household fuels, at retail [56161] 1.97 1.90 1.87 1.80
Home health products at retail [56171] 2.88 2.45 2.65 2.61
Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail [56172] 2.59 3.24 3.18 3.48
Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail [56181] 1.72 1.48 1.77 1.34
Miscellaneous products at retail [56191] 2.26 2.23 2.24 2.33
Total retail trade commissions and miscellaneous servicesFootnote 1 1.67 1.56 1.90 1.68

Footnotes

Footnote 1

Comprises the following North American Product Classification System (NAPCS): 51411, 51412, 53112, 56211, 57111, 58111, 58121, 58122, 58131, 58141, 72332, 833111, 841, 85131 and 851511.

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Retail Commodity Survey - CVs for Total Sales (third quarter 2019)

Retail Commodity Survey - CVs for Total Sales (third quarter 2019)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Retail Commodity Survey - CVs for Total Sales (third quarter 2019). The information is grouped by NAPCS-CANADA (appearing as row headers), and Quarter (appearing as column headers).
NAPCS-CANADA Quarter
2018Q3 2018Q4 2019Q1 2019Q2 2019Q3
Total commodities, retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services 0.48 0.48 0.02 0.63 0.58
Retail Services (except commissions) [561] 0.48 0.48 0.02 0.62 0.58
Food at retail [56111] 0.84 0.79 0.88 0.88 1.10
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, at retail [56112] 0.54 0.44 0.58 0.65 0.45
Cannabis products, at retail [56113] .. 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Clothing at retail [56121] 0.69 0.64 0.00 0.67 0.58
Footwear at retail [56122] 1.31 1.28 0.00 1.15 1.32
Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail [56123] 1.52 1.27 1.51 1.43 1.42
Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail [56131] 0.66 0.55 0.73 0.71 0.55
Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail [56141] .. 2.26 2.44 2.17 2.31
Publications at retail [56142] 5.30 4.86 5.78 7.07 7.55
Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail [56143] .. 3.04 4.31 1.87 1.67
Motor vehicles at retail [56151] 1.32 1.34 2.14 2.08 1.94
Recreational vehicles at retail [56152] 2.67 3.99 3.88 2.42 2.44
Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail [56153] 1.03 1.06 1.66 1.26 1.26
Automotive and household fuels, at retail [56161] 1.64 2.03 1.84 1.79 1.89
Home health products at retail [56171] 4.28 4.64 2.96 3.62 2.64
Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail [56172] 2.24 2.38 2.67 2.69 2.82
Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail [56181] 1.38 1.30 1.41 1.57 1.30
Miscellaneous products at retail [56191] 2.06 2.15 2.03 2.30 2.09
Total retail trade commissions and miscellaneous servicesFootnote 1 1.47 1.72 1.65 1.48 1.49

Footnotes

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not available for a specific reference period

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Footnote 1

Comprises the following North American Product Classification System (NAPCS): 51411, 51412, 53112, 56211, 57111, 58111, 58121, 58122, 58131, 58141, 72332, 833111, 841, 85131 and 851511.

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Data available at the Research Data Centres

The following datasets are available at the Research Data Centres (RDCs).

RDC proposals requiring more data related information

Refer to these survey specific guidelines for RDC proposals requesting the following data:

Research Data Centres projects and publications

The Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) hosts a bibliography of research papers published by researchers involved in the program.

The RDC Program posts a list of all new projects which have become active in the RDCs within the last 12 months. This list is updated quarterly.

The Information and Technical Bulletin (ITB) provides a forum for RDC researchers to exchange practical information and techniques for analyzing datasets available at the RDCs. It is released on an occasional basis.

Longitudinal Administrative Databank (LAD) linked to the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)

This project creates a LAD – DAD linkage key that allows users to link data on acute inpatient hospitalizations from the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) with data on income and employment from the Longitudinal Administrative Databank (LAD). The resulting analytical files will allow for the study of relationships between income and hospitalizations such as the study of labour market and financial outcomes experienced by individuals and their families following hospitalizations resulting from acute illness and injuries for example.

The LAD – DAD linkage key allows users to link the Longitudinal Administrative Databank (LAD) with the hospital discharge events obtained from the Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) for all provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). LAD records contain information for a 20% longitudinal sample of Canadian tax filers between 1982 and 2016 and can be linked to the DAD hospitalization records for fiscal years 1997/98 through 2016/17 via the linkage key.

The data

Longitudinal Administrative Databank (LAD)

The LAD is a random, 20% sample of the T1 Family File (T1FF) tax database. Selection for LAD is based on an individual's social insurance number (SIN). There is no age restriction, but people without a SIN can only be included in the family component. Once a person is selected for the LAD, the individual remains in the sample and is picked up each year from the T1FF if he or she appears on the T1 that year. Individuals selected for the LAD are linked across years by a unique non-confidential LAD identification number (LIN__I) generated from the SIN, to create a longitudinal profile of each individual.

The LAD is augmented each year with a sample of new tax filers so that it consists of approximately 20% of tax filers for every year. The 20% sample has increased from 3,227,485 people in 1982 to 5,579,280 in 2016 (an increase of 73%). This increase reflects increases in the Canadian population and increases in the incidence of tax filing as a result of the introduction of the Federal sales tax credit in 1986 and the Goods and Services Tax credit in 1989.

For more information regarding the LAD, please refer to the LAD Data Dictionary available from your RDC analyst.

Discharge Abstract Database (DAD)

The Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) captures administrative, clinical and demographic information on hospital discharges (including in-hospital deaths, sign-outs and transfers) from all provinces and territoriesFootnote 1, except Quebec. Over time, the DAD has also been used to capture data on day surgery procedures, long-term care, rehabilitation and other types of care. Hospitals in Manitoba started submitting their records to DAD from April 1, 2004. Throughout the fiscal years that are covered in the linkage, there were openings, closure and mergers of institutions.

In the DAD, jurisdiction-specific instructions for collection of data elements evolve over time. Collection of each data element may be mandatory, mandatory if applicable, optional or not applicable. Collection requirements can vary by jurisdiction and by data year.

Researchers will find the listings of DAD data elements under the heading "Data Elements" at the DAD Metadata website. Please note that not all DAD data elements are included in the RDC DAD datasets for this linkage project. A list of available DAD variables is contained in user guide for the linked dataset. The documents on the website include information on mandatory versus optional collection status for each data element by jurisdiction, which is key to understanding coverage of data elements in the DAD.

For this record linkage, DAD records that linked to LAD cohort members from fiscal years 1997/98 through 2016/17 were included.

File structure, layout

All variables from the LAD are available for analysis. Please see appropriate data dictionaries, available from your RDC analyst.

The DAD is an event based file, meaning that there will be more than one record for a person who was hospitalized more than once in the same fiscal year. During the linkage process, all DAD records belonging to the same LAD cohort member were identified using their LIN__I. Researchers can then choose to use the DAD file as an event based file (each row of data represents a hospitalization) or a person based file (each row of data represents an individual).

In order to use the file as a person based file, the researcher must transform the data to include all hospital information for one person as one record (one row on the data file).

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Why do we conduct this survey?

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

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

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

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

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

Record linkages

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

Data-sharing agreements

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

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

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

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

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

You may also contact us by email, at statcan.esdhelpdesk-dsebureaudedepannage.statcan@statcan.gc.ca or by fax, at 613-951-6583.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as with the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources, the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, the Ministère de l'énergie et des ressources naturelles du Québec, Transition énergétique Québec, the Manitoba Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, Alberta Energy, the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Canada Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

  • Legal name
  • Operating name (if applicable)

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

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

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Title
  • Preferred language of communication
    • English
    • French
  • Mailing address (number and street)
  • City
  • Province, territory or state
  • Postal code or ZIP code
  • Country
    • Canada
    • United States
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (including area code)
  • Extension number (if applicable)
    The maximum number of characters is 5.
  • Fax number (including area code)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

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

Please provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity.

e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development

Main activity

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

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

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

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

How to search:

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

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

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

Method of collection

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

  • Answering the remaining questions
  • Attaching files

Coal imported from foreign countries

1. Did this business import coal from foreign countries?

  • Yes
  • No

2. What was the volume of coal imported from foreign countries?

Please report the volume of all coal imported from foreign countries during the reference month, in metric tonnes.

  • Metric tonnes

Coal purchased or received from Canadian (domestic) companies

3. Did this business purchase or receive coal from Canadian (domestic) companies?

  • Yes
  • No

4. From which provinces or territories did this business purchase or receive coal?

Select all that apply.

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

5. What was the volume of coal purchased or received from the following provinces or territories?

  • Purchased during the month

Report the amounts of coal purchased or received during the reference month from Canadian (domestic) companies, by province and territory.

What was the volume of coal purchased or received from the following provinces or territories?
  Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador  
b. Prince Edward Island  
c. Nova Scotia  
d. New Brunswick  
e. Quebec  
f. Ontario  
g. Manitoba  
h. Saskatchewan  
i. Alberta  
j. British Columbia  
k. Yukon  
l. Northwest Territories  
m. Nunavut  
Total volume of coal purchased or received from all provinces or territories  

Opening inventory of coal for the month

6. This opening inventory is last month's closing inventory as provided by this business for coal on site and in transit.

Please review the value and if needed, make any modification.

When opening inventory is blank, please provide the opening inventory.

  • Opening inventory

Report the total amount of Canadian and imported coal at the beginning of the month. This should equal the stock at the end of the month from the previous month's report.

  • Metric tonnes

Disposition of coal for business's own use

7. What was the volume of coal used by this business for its own use?

What was the volume of coal used by this business for its own use?
  Metric tonnes
a. Volume of coal charged to coke ovens  
b. Volume of pulverized coal injection (PCI) used in blast furnaces  
c. All other business fuel uses for coal  
Total disposition of coal for business's own use  

Summary of total supply of coal for the month of [month]

8. This is a summary of the total supply of coal for the month of [month].

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

  • Inventory adjustments

Coal inventory adjustments includes, for example, washer losses, etc.

This is a summary of the total supply of coal for the month of [month].
  Metric tonnes
Opening inventory of coal on site and in transit  
Volume of coal imported from foreign countries  
Volume of coal purchased or received  
Total supply of coal for the month of [month]  
Total disposition of coal for business's own use  
Closing coal inventories before inventory adjustments  
Inventory adjustments  
Closing coal inventories after inventory adjustments  

Coke production

9. What was the volume of coke produced by this business?

  • Produced during the month

Report the amount of coke produced in your own plants during the month.

  • Metric tonnes

Coke imported from foreign countries

10. Did this business import coke from foreign countries?

  • Yes
  • No

11. What was the volume of coke imported from foreign countries?

  • Coke imported

Please report the total amount of coke imported from foreign countries.

  • Metric tonnes

Coke purchased or received from Canadian (domestic) companies

12. Did this business purchase or receive coke from Canadian (domestic) companies?

  • Yes
  • No

13. From which provinces or territories did this business purchase or receive coke?

Select all that apply.

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

14. What was the volume of coke purchased or received from the following provinces or territories?

Please report the total amount of coke received or purchased from Canadian companies by province.

Please report for the mine location indicated at the start of this questionnaire.

What was the volume of coke purchased or received from the following provinces or territories?
  Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador  
b. Prince Edward Island  
c. Nova Scotia  
d. New Brunswick  
e. Quebec  
f. Ontario  
g. Manitoba  
h. Saskatchewan  
i. Alberta  
j. British Columbia  
k. Yukon  
l. Northwest Territories  
m. Nunavut  
Total volume of coke purchased or received from all provinces or territories  

Opening inventory of coke for the month

15. This opening inventory is last month's closing inventory as provided by this business for coke on site and in transit.

Please review the value and if needed, make any modification.

When opening inventory is blank, please provide the opening inventory.

  • Opening inventory

Report the total amount of coke in stock at the beginning of the month.

Stock of coke at the beginning of the month should be equal to the closing stock from the previous month.

  • Metric tonnes

16. What was the average calorific value of the total supply of coke?

  • Average Calorific Value

Please report the net average calorific value of coke produced in megajoules per metric tonne.

  • Megajoules per metric tonne

Total disposition of coke consumed for business's own use

17. What was the volume of coke used by this business for its own use?

  • Used in blast furnaces

Report the amount of coke (produced or purchased) used in blast furnaces during the month for business's own use.

  • Used in 'associated works'

Report the amount of coke (produced or purchased) used in other 'associated works' during the month for business's own use.

What was the volume of coke used by this business for its own use?
  Metric tonnes
a. Volume of coke used in blast furnaces  
b. Volume of coke used in 'associated works'  
Total disposition of coke for business's own use  

Sales by types of customer

18. Did this business sell or deliver coke to Canadian (domestic) companies?

e.g., other coke plants, mining and oil, wholesalers or distributors.

  • Yes
  • No

19. This business sold or delivered coke to which types of customer?

Exclude sales for the purpose of resale.

Select all that apply.

  • Manufacturers
    • e.g., other types of coke plants, associated works
  • Other coke producers or domestic companies
    • e.g., wholesalers or distributors
  • All other types of customer
    Specify all other types of customers
    • e.g., mining, oil and gas extraction.

20. This business indicated that coke was sold or delivered to manufacturers. To which provinces or territories did this business sell or deliver coke?

Select all that apply.

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

21. What was the volume of coke sold or delivered to manufacturers for the following provinces or territories?

What was the volume of coke sold or delivered to manufacturers for the following provinces or territories?
  Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador  
b. Prince Edward Island  
c. Nova Scotia  
d. New Brunswick  
e. Quebec  
f. Ontario  
g. Manitoba  
h. Saskatchewan  
i. Alberta  
j. British Columbia  
k. Yukon  
l. Northwest Territories  
m. Nunavut  
Total volume of coke sold or delivered to manufacturers  

22. This business indicated that coke was sold or delivered to other producers or domestic companies. To which provinces or territories did this business sell or deliver coke?

Select all that apply.

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

23. What was the volume of coke sold or delivered to other producers or domestic companies for the following provinces or territories?

What was the volume of coke sold or delivered to other producers or domestic companies for the following provinces or territories?
  Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador  
b. Prince Edward Island  
c. Nova Scotia  
d. New Brunswick  
e. Quebec  
f. Ontario  
g. Manitoba  
h. Saskatchewan  
i. Alberta  
j. British Columbia  
k. Yukon  
l. Northwest Territories  
m. Nunavut  
Total volume of coke sold or delivered to other producers or domestic companies  

24. This business indicated that coke was sold or delivered to [other type of customer]. To which provinces or territories did this business sell or deliver coke?

Select all that apply.

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

25. What was the total volume of coke sold or delivered to [other type of customer] for the following provinces or territories?

What was the total volume of coke sold or delivered to [other type of customer] for the following provinces or territories?
  Metric tonnes
a. Newfoundland and Labrador  
b. Prince Edward Island  
c. Nova Scotia  
d. New Brunswick  
e. Quebec  
f. Ontario  
g. Manitoba  
h. Saskatchewan  
i. Alberta  
j. British Columbia  
k. Yukon  
l. Northwest Territories  
m. Nunavut  
Total volume of coke sold or delivered to all other types of customer  

Export of coke to foreign countries

26. Did this business export coke to foreign countries?

  • Yes
  • No

Export of coke to foreign countries

27. What was the volume of coke exported to foreign countries?

  • Sold for export

Report the total amount of coke sold for export during the month.

  • Metric tonnes

Sale of coke to other Canadian companies for resale

28. Did this business deliver or sell coke to other Canadian companies for the purpose of resale?

Exclude storage.

  • Yes
  • No

29. To which provinces or territories did this business deliver or sell coke for the purpose of resale?

Select all that apply.

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

30. What were the volume and value of coke delivered or sold to other Canadian companies for the purpose of resale from the following provinces or territories?

What were the volume and value of coke delivered or sold to other Canadian companies for the purpose of resale from the following provinces or territories?
  Metric tonnes CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador    
b. Prince Edward Island    
c. Nova Scotia    
d. New Brunswick    
e. Quebec    
f. Ontario    
g. Manitoba    
h. Saskatchewan    
i. Alberta    
j. British Columbia    
k. Yukon    
l. Northwest Territories    
m. Nunavut    
Total volume and value of coke delivered or sold for resale    

Summary of total supply of coke for the month of [month]

31. This is a summary of the total supply of coke for the month of [month].

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

  • Inventory adjustments

Please report coke inventory adjustments which would include, for example, wasted or scrapped coke.

This is a summary of the total supply of coke for the month of [month].
  Metric tonnes
Opening inventory of coke on site and in transit  
Volume of coke produced by this business  
Volume of coke imported from foreign countries  
Volume of coke purchased or received  
Total volume of coke delivered by type of customer  
Total supply of coke for the month of [month]  
Total disposition of coke for business's own use  
Total volume of coke exported  
Total volume of coke delivered or sold for resale  
Total disposition of coke for the month of [month]  
Closing coke inventories before inventory adjustments  
Inventory adjustments  
Closing coke inventories after inventory adjustments  

Changes or events

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

Select all that apply.

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

Contact person

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

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

  • Yes
  • No

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

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

Feedback

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

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

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Business Innovation and Growth Support - Additional documentation 2017

The following list presents the types of support associated with the value of support to ultimate beneficiaries for the period from 2007 to 2017.

Type of support

  • Advisory service
  • Conditionally Repayable Contribution
  • Grant
  • N/A
  • Non-Repayable Contribution
  • Service Fully Cost-Recovered
  • Service Fully Subsidized
  • Service Partially Cost-Recovered
  • Targeted Procurement
  • Unconditionally Repayable Contribution

The following list identifies the program streams that provide innovation and growth support to ultimate beneficiaries or intermediaries for the period from 2007 to 2017.

Program streams that provide innovation and growth support to ultimate beneficiaries or intermediaries for the period from 2007 to 2017.
Department/agency Program Stream Name
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agri-Science Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriInnovation Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriProcessing Initiative
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Innovation Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Developing Innovative Agricultural Products
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 AgriMarketing Program: Market Development - Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Atlantic Innovation Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Business Development Program
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Community Futures Program - ACOA
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Commercialization and Exports
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Community Futures Program - CED
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Innovation and Technology Transfer
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Network Structuring
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec New Business Development and Start-Ups
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Productivity and Expansion
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Industry-Partnered Collaborative Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Proof of Principle (POP) Programs
Canadian Institutes of Health Research eHealth Innovations Partnership Program
Canadian Space Agency Earth Observation Application Development Program
Canadian Space Agency Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Department of National Defence Defence Innovation Research Program
Environment and Climate Change Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Business Development and Community Innovation
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Collaborative Economic Development Projects
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Community Futures Program - FEDDEV
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Business Innovation
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Commercialization Partnerships
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Regional Diversification
Global Affairs Canada CanExport
Global Affairs Canada Canadian International Innovation Program
Global Affairs Canada Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada Going Global Innovation
Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Supplier Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Centre for Drug Research and Development
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Communications Research Centre Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Community Futures Program - ISED
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Futurpreneur Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Genome Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Mitacs Inc.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Northern Ontario Development Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Stem Cell Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Demonstration Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Partnerships Canada
Natural Resources Canada Clean Energy Fund
Natural Resources Canada Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada GeoConnections
Natural Resources Canada Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program
Natural Resources Canada Investments in Forest Industry Transformation
Natural Resources Canada Mining Innovation
Natural Resources Canada Oil Spill Response Science Program
Natural Resources Canada Promotion Forest Innovation and Investment
Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat
Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
Natural Resources Canada ecoEnergy Innovation Initiative
National Research Council of Canada Aerospace
National Research Council of Canada Aquatic and Crop Resource Development
National Research Council of Canada Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council of Canada Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program
National Research Council of Canada Construction
National Research Council of Canada Energy, Mining and Environment
National Research Council of Canada Human Health Therapeutics
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council of Canada Information and Communication Technologies
National Research Council of Canada Medical Devices
National Research Council of Canada Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Applied Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Business-Led Network Centres of Excellence
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Collaborative Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council College-University Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Connect Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Engage Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Experience Awards
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Industrial Research Chairs
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Innovation Enhancement Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Projects
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Technology Access Centres Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council University Idea to Innovation Grants
Department of Canadian Heritage Business Innovation
Department of Canadian Heritage Experimental Stream
Department of Canadian Heritage Music Entrepreneur Component
Department of Canadian Heritage New Musical Works
Department of Canadian Heritage Support for Publishers
Public Services and Procurement Canada Build in Canada Innovation Program
Public Services and Procurement Canada Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Community Futures Program - WD
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Diversification Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Innovation Initiative

The following list identifies the program streams that provide innovation and growth support to ultimate beneficiaries for the period from 2007 to 2017.

Program streams that provide innovation and growth support to ultimate beneficiaries for the period from 2007 to 2017.
Department/agency Program Stream Name
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agri-Science Clusters
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriInnovation Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriProcessing Initiative
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Innovation Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Developing Innovative Agricultural Products
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 AgriMarketing Program: Market Development - Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Component
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Atlantic Innovation Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Business Development Program
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Community Futures Program - ACOA
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Commercialization and Exports
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Community Futures Program - CED
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Innovation and Technology Transfer
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Network Structuring
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec New Business Development and Start-Ups
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Productivity and Expansion
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Industry-Partnered Collaborative Research
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Proof of Principle (POP) Programs
Canadian Institutes of Health Research eHealth Innovations Partnership Program
Canadian Space Agency Earth Observation Application Development Program
Canadian Space Agency Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Department of National Defence Defence Innovation Research Program
Environment and Climate Change Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Business Development and Community Innovation
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Collaborative Economic Development Projects
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Business Innovation
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Commercialization Partnerships
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Regional Diversification
Global Affairs Canada CanExport
Global Affairs Canada Canadian International Innovation Program
Global Affairs Canada Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada Going Global Innovation
Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Supplier Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Centre for Drug Research and Development
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Communications Research Centre Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Community Futures Program - ISED
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Genome Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Mitacs Inc.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Northern Ontario Development Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Stem Cell Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Demonstration Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Partnerships Canada
Natural Resources Canada Clean Energy Fund
Natural Resources Canada Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative
Natural Resources Canada Energy Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada GeoConnections
Natural Resources Canada Green Jobs - Science and Technology Internship Program
Natural Resources Canada Investments in Forest Industry Transformation
Natural Resources Canada Mining Innovation
Natural Resources Canada Oil Spill Response Science Program
Natural Resources Canada Promotion Forest Innovation and Investment
Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat
Natural Resources Canada ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
Natural Resources Canada ecoEnergy Innovation Initiative
National Research Council of Canada Aerospace
National Research Council of Canada Aquatic and Crop Resource Development
National Research Council of Canada Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council of Canada Construction
National Research Council of Canada Energy, Mining and Environment
National Research Council of Canada Human Health Therapeutics
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council of Canada Information and Communication Technologies
National Research Council of Canada Medical Devices
National Research Council of Canada Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Applied Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Collaborative Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council College-University Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Connect Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Engage Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Experience Awards
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Industrial Research Chairs
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Innovation Enhancement Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Projects
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Technology Access Centres Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council University Idea to Innovation Grants
Department of Canadian Heritage Business Innovation
Department of Canadian Heritage Experimental Stream
Department of Canadian Heritage Music Entrepreneur Component
Department of Canadian Heritage Support for Publishers
Public Services and Procurement Canada Build in Canada Innovation Program
Public Services and Procurement Canada Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Community Futures Program - WD
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Diversification Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Innovation Initiative

Canadian Spring Wheat varieties - March 2020 to March 2021

Wheat, Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS)

The Canadian Grain Commission establishes the class Wheat, Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) and designates the varieties of wheat listed below to be in the CWRS class:

  • AAC Alida
  • AAC Bailey
  • AAC Brandon
  • AAC Broadacres
  • AAC Cameron
  • AAC Connery
  • AAC Elie
  • AAC Jatharia
  • AAC LeRoy
  • AAC Magnet
  • AAC Prevail
  • AAC Redberry
  • AAC Redwater Footnote 1
  • AAC Russell
  • AAC Starbuck
  • AAC Tisdale
  • AAC Viewfield
  • AAC W1876
  • AAC Warman
  • AAC Wheatland
  • AC Barrie
  • AC Cadillac
  • AC Domain Footnote 1
  • AC Elsa
  • AC Intrepid
  • AC Splendor
  • Bolles
  • Carberry
  • Cardale
  • CDC Abound
  • CDC Adamant
  • CDC Alsask
  • CDC Bounty
  • CDC Bradwell
  • CDC Go
  • CDC Hughes
  • CDC Imagine
  • CDC Kernen
  • CDC Landmark
  • CDC Ortona
  • CDC Plentiful
  • CDC Stanley
  • CDC Teal
  • CDC Thrive
  • CDC Titanium
  • CDC Utmost
  • CDC VR Morris
  • Coleman
  • Daybreak
  • Ellerslie
  • Fieldstar
  • Glenn
  • Go Early
  • Goodev
  • Helios
  • Infinity
  • Jake
  • Journey
  • Laura
  • Lovitt
  • Muchmore Footnote 1
  • Parata
  • Peace
  • Prodigy
  • Rednet
  • Roblin
  • Shaw
  • Sheba
  • Somerset
  • Stettler
  • Superb
  • SY Brawn Footnote 2
  • SY Cast Footnote 2
  • SY Chert
  • SY Crossite Footnote 2
  • SY Gabbro
  • SY Obsidian
  • SY Slate
  • SY Sovite
  • SY Torach
  • SY 433
  • SY479 VB
  • SY637
  • Thorsby
  • Tracker
  • Vesper Footnote 1
  • Waskada
  • WR859 CL
  • Zealand
  • 5500HR
  • 5600HR
  • 5601HR
  • 5602HR
  • 5604HR CL
  • 5605HR CL Footnote 1

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR)

The varieties of wheat listed below are designated to be in the CNHR class:

  • AAC Concord
  • AAC Tradition
  • AC Abbey
  • AC Cora
  • AC Crystal
  • AC Eatonia
  • AC Foremost
  • AC Majestic
  • AC Michael
  • AC Minto
  • AC Taber
  • Alikat
  • Alvena
  • CDC Cordon CLPlus
  • CDC Makwa
  • CDC Osler
  • Columbus
  • Conquer
  • Conway
  • Elgin ND
  • Faller
  • Harvest
  • Kane
  • Katepwa
  • Leader
  • Lillian
  • McKenzie
  • Neepawa
  • Oslo
  • Park
  • Pasqua
  • Pembina
  • Prosper
  • Shelly Footnote 3
  • Thatcher
  • Unity
  • 5603HR

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR)

The Canadian Grain Commission establishes the class Wheat, Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) and designates the varieties of wheat listed below to be in the CPSR class:

  • AAC Castle
  • AAC Crossfield
  • AAC Crusader
  • AAC Entice
  • AAC Foray
  • AAC Goodwin
  • AAC Ryley
  • AAC Penhold
  • AAC Tenacious
  • Accelerate
  • CDC Terrain
  • Cutler
  • Enchant
  • SY Rorke Footnote 4
  • SY Rowyn
  • SY985
  • SY995
  • 5700PR
  • 5701PR
  • 5702PR

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Prairie Spring White (CPSW)

The varieties of wheat listed below are designated to be in the CPSW class:

  • AC Karma
  • AC Vista

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Western Extra Strong (CWES)

The varieties of wheat listed below are designated to be in the CWES class:

  • AC Corinne
  • Amazon
  • Bluesky
  • Burnside
  • CDC Rama
  • CDC Walrus
  • CDN Bison
  • Glenavon
  • Glencross
  • Glenlea
  • Laser
  • Wildcat

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Western Hard White Spring (CWHWS)

The varieties of wheat listed below are designated to be in the CWHWS class:

  • AAC Cirrus
  • AAC Iceberg
  • AAC Whitefox
  • CDC Whitewood
  • Kanata
  • Snowbird
  • Snowstar
  • Whitehawk

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Western Soft White Spring (CWSWS)

The varieties of wheat listed below are designated to be in the CWSWS class:

  • AAC Chiffon
  • AAC Indus
  • AAC Paramount
  • AC Andrew
  • AC Meena
  • AC Nanda
  • AC Phil
  • AC Reed
  • Bhishaj
  • Sadash

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Wheat, Canada Eastern Red Spring (CERS)

The Canadian Grain Commission establishes the class Wheat, Canada Eastern Red Spring (CERS) and designates the varieties of wheat listed below to be in the CERS class:

This order comes into effect on the later of the crop year commencing August 1, 2020 or the signing date, and is in effect until July 31, 2021, unless revoked earlier.

Interactive Data Visualization Products: Phase 4

Consultation Objectives

Every year, Statistics Canada collects data through hundreds of surveys and numerous administrative data sources. To complement the ongoing work of various Agency programs, interactive data visualization products are being created to help users obtain data in an easy, attractive and modern manner. These products include hubs, dashboards and interactive graphics.

As the use of this model increases, it is important to ensure that it provides a positive user experience and allows users to obtain the desired data efficiently.

This consultation aimed to ensure that the interactive self-serve products are compliant with a set of usability principles and to identify any potential usability problems so that improvements could be made going forward.

This was the fourth phase of a series of consultations on Statistics Canada's interactive data visualization products.

Consultation methodology

Statistics Canada conducted in-person usability consultations in Ottawa, Ontario. Participants were asked to complete a series of tasks and to provide feedback on the products.

How participants got involved

This consultation is now closed.

Individuals who wished to obtain more information or to take part in a consultation were requested to contact Statistics Canada by sending an email to statcan.esdhelpdesk-dsebureaudedepannage.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultation participants. All personal information created, held or collected by the Agency is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the Privacy notice.

Results

Three interactive data visualization products were tested. Overall, participants were able to complete the majority of tasks on all tested interactive data visualizations. In general, the three products were evenly received by participants in terms of usability and preference.

Participants noted that the following aspects worked:

  • Using a reset button within the dashboard to reset the filters
  • Using drop-down menus to filter the dashboard
  • Visually linking instructions to different areas of the dashboard in order to help find the relevant instructions

Participants suggested that the following areas could be improved:

  • Certain visually-similar interactive elements perform different functions on different data visualizations. This can make learning between products difficult.
  • Grouping interactive elements together. Participants missed some interactive elements when they were placed in different locations.
  • At times, it was unclear which elements of the data visualization interacted with the filters, and which elements did not.
  • Some labels did not change to reflect a selection made on the dashboard.

After analysis, recommendations include:

  • To create greater consistency between products, ensure that visually-similar elements (e.g. charts, maps) on different data visualizations perform similar or comparable functions.
  • Group all controls within one area of the dashboard, rather than having buttons and filters in multiple locations.
  • Use labelling to clarify and reflect selections made by users.

Statistics Canada would like to thank participants for their participation in this consultation. Their insights will guide the agency's web development and ensure that the final products meet users' expectations.

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