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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:

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

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

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

Record linkages

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

Data-sharing agreements

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

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

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

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

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

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

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

Legal name:
Operating name (if applicable):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

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

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting period information

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fiscal year start date:
Fiscal year-end date:

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

Select all that apply.

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

Additional reporting instructions

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

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

CAN$ '000: $764,000

I will report in the format above

Revenue

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

Notes:

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

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Revenue

a. Sales of goods and services (e.g., fees, commissions, services revenue)

Report net of returns and allowances.

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

Include:

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

Exclude:

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

b. Rental and leasing

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

c. Commissions

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

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

Include:

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

e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees

A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.

Include revenue received from the sale or use of all intellectual property rights of copyrighted materials such as musical, literary, artistic or dramatic works, sound recordings or the broadcasting of communication signals.

f. Dividends

Include:

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

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

g. Interest

Include:

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

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

h. All other revenue (Include intracompany transfers)

Include amounts not included in questions a. to g.

Total revenue

The sum of sub-questions a. to h.

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

E-commerce

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

Include:

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

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Total revenue in CAN$ '000:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total e-commerce revenue in CAN$ '000:

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

Select all that apply.

Mobile app

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

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

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

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

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

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

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

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

Select all that apply.

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

Expenses

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

Notes:

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

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Expenses

a. Cost of goods sold

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

Include:

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

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

b. Employment costs and expenses

b1. Salaries, wages and commissions

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

Include:

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

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

b2. Employee benefits

Include contributions to:

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

c. Subcontracts

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

Include:

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

d. Research and development fees

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

e. Professional and business fees

Include:

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

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

f. Utilities

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

Include:

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

Exclude:

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

g. Office and computer related expenses

Include:

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

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

h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication

Include:

internet
telephone and telecommunications
cellular telephone
fax machine
pager.

i. Business taxes, licenses and permits

Include:

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

j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships

Include:

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

Exclude Crown royalties

k. Crown charges

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

Include:

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

l. Rental and leasing

Include:

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

m. Repair and maintenance

Include:

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

n. Amortization and depreciation

Include:

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

o. Insurance

Insurance recovery income should be deducted from insurance expenses.

Include:

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

p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment

Include:

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

q. Travel, meetings and conventions

Include:

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

r. Financial services

Include:

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

Exclude interest expenses (report at Interest expense).

s. Interest expense

Report the cost of servicing your company's debt.

Include:

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

t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses

Include:

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

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

Include:

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

Total expenses

The sum of sub-questions a. to u.

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

Industry characteristics

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

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Single ticket sales
Include gift certificates.
Contract production of live performances / on tour
Revenues from sale of a live performance or production.

What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?
	CAN$ '000
a. Subscription ticket sales
b. Single ticket sales Exclude touring.
c. Touring admission sales
d. Contract production of live performances Include guarantees. Exclude on tour.
e. Contract production of live performances on tour
f. Technical artistic services e.g., backstage and post production services
g. Advertising and related services
h. Rental of facilities Include theatre, rehearsal space.
i. Food and beverage sales
j. Merchandise sales
k. All other sales e.g., broadcasting rights, alternate venues Specify all other sales:
Total sales of goods and services

Industry characteristics

2. What was this business's revenue for licensing of rights to use or broadcast copyrighted works?

e.g., dramatic works, musical works, performances, sound recordings

Licensing of rights to use or broadcast copyrighted works.
e.g., dramatic work, musical works, performances, sound recording

A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.

Include revenue received from the sale or use of all intellectual property rights of copyrighted musical, literary, artistic or dramatic works, sound recordings or the broadcasting of communication signals.

CAN$ '000:

3. What were this business's grants, subsidies, donations, corporate sponsorships and fundraising?

Exclude funding received for capital projects.

Government support

Include:

funding from lotteries and arts councils
non-repayable grants, contributions and subsidies from all levels of government.

Exclude funding received for capital projects.

Private sector support

Include: revenue from private sector (corporate and individual) sponsorships, donations and fundraising.

What were this business's grants, subsidies, donations, corporate sponsorships and fundraising?
	CAN$ '000
Government support Include funding from lotteries and art councils.
a. Federal
b. Provincial/Territorial
c. Municipal
d. All other government support e.g. foreign Specify all other government support:
Private sector support
e. Corporate donations
f. Corporate sponsorships
g. Individual donations
h. Fundraising events (gross)
i. Foundations
j. All other private sector support Specify all other private sector support:
Total grants, subsidies, donations, corporate sponsorships and fundraising (sum of questions 3a. to 3j.)

Industry characteristics

4. What were this business's total salaries, wages and benefits and contract fees?

Include performing and creative artists, production/technical and administrative personnel.

Sales, wages, and benefits and contract fees

Include honoraria, i.e., payments or fees rendered in recognition of professional services.

Salaries, wages and benefits in CAN$ '000:

Contract fees in CAN$ '000:

5. What was this business's average number of paid employees during the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD?

Average number of paid employees during the reporting period

To calculate the average number employed, add the number of employees in the last pay period of each month of the reporting period and divide this sum by the number of months, usually 12.

Exclude partners and proprietors, non-salaried.

Average number of paid employees:

6. What was this business's percentage of paid employees (from question 5) who worked full time?

Percentage of paid employees who worked full time

Full-time employment consists of persons who usually work 30 hours or more per week. Please specify the percentage of paid employees who have been working full time by rounding the percentage to the nearest whole number.

Percentage of paid employees working full time:

Industry characteristics

7. What was this business's number of volunteers during the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD?

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

Number of volunteers:

8. What was this business's number of hours worked by all volunteers during the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD?

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

Number of hours:

9. What were this business's production expenses?

Include expenses directly related to production or programming (e.g., sets, props, costumes).

Exclude personnel costs and touring expenses.

Production expenses in CAN$ '000:

10. What were this business's touring costs?

Touring costs

Salaries and benefits for all of the people on the road e.g., performers, technical crew, company manager, drivers.

Include:

fees
transportation of personnel and equipment
accommodations
meals
per diems.

Touring costs in CAN$ '000:

11. What were this business's live performances and attendees for each of the following performance types?

Live performances and attendees

Home

a. Main season

Productions throughout the company's regular season.

b. Performances for young audiences

Include: all non-adult performances i.e., the audience might be mixed, but the performance is geared to non-adults.

Note: Young audience would include children up to 14 years of age and youth 15 to 24 years of age.

c. Other performances e.g., run-outs and guarantees

Run-outs refer to live performances which might be beyond the normal home area but which do not require the payment of per diems.

Guarantees are performances where payment to the performing company is paid regardless of attendance at the performance. For most touring engagements, the sponsoring organization guarantees a fixed fee, known as a "guarantee", for the performance. For these fixed fee engagements, the presenter determines ticket prices, promotes the engagement and sells tickets. Even if sales do not cover the total cost of the fee agreed upon, the presenter is still responsible for full payment.

Touring - Inside and outside of Canada

Live performances outside your normal home area and which require the payment of per diems.

What were this business's live performances and attendees for each of the following performance types?
	Number of live performances	Number of attendees
Home
a. Main season Exclude performances for young audiences.
b. Performances for young audiences
c. All other performances - outside of main season e.g., run-outs and guarantees
Total home performances
Touring
d. Touring inside Canada
e. Touring outside Canada
Total touring performances

Sales by type of client

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

Sales by type of client

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

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

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

a. to c. Clients in Canada

a. Individuals and households

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

b. Businesses

Percentage of sales sold to the business sector should be reported here.

Include sales to Crown corporations.

c. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions (e.g., hospitals, schools)

Percentage of sales to federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments should be reported here.

Include: sales to hospitals, schools, universities and public utilities.

d. Clients outside Canada

Please report the percentage of total sales to customers or clients located outside Canada including foreign businesses, foreign individuals, foreign institutions and/or governments.

Include sales to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.

What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?
	Percentage
a. Clients in Canada - individuals and households
b. Clients in Canada - businesses
c. Clients in Canada - governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions e.g., hospitals and schools
d. Clients outside Canada
Total percentage

International transactions - revenue received from exports

1. During the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, did this business receive revenue from clients outside Canada for the sale of products, services, royalties, rights, licensing or franchise fees?

International transactions

This section is intended to measure the value of international transactions on goods, services, royalties and licenses fees. It covers imported services and goods purchased outside Canada as well as the value of exported services and goods to clients/customers outside Canada. Please report also royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees paid to and/or received from outside Canada. Services cover a variety of industrial, professional, trade and business services.

International transactions - revenue received from exports

2. What was the revenue received from clients outside Canada?

International transactions

Revenue received (CAN$ '000):

3. What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?

International transactions

What was the revenue received from clients outside Canada?
	Percentage
a. Goods
b. Services
c. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
Total percentage

4. What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by country?

International transactions

What was the percentage breakdown of revenue received from clients outside Canada by country?
	Percentage
a. United States
b. Mexico
c. Provide the percentage of revenue received from any other countries - top 4 clients only
c1. Other country 1 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 1:
c2. Other country 2 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 2:
c3. Other country 3 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 3:
c4. Other country 4 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 4:
Total percentage
List of countries Aruba Afghanistan Angola Anguilla Åland Islands Albania Andorra United Arab Emirates Argentina Armenia American Samoa Antarctica French Southern Territories Antigua and Barbuda Australia Austria Azerbaijan Burundi Belgium Benin Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Burkina Faso Bangladesh Bulgaria Bahrain Bahamas Bosnia and Herzegovina Saint Barthélemy Belarus Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Barbados Brunei Darussalam Bhutan Bouvet Island Botswana Central African Republic Cocos (Keeling) Islands Switzerland Chile China Côte d'Ivoire Cameroon Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Colombia Comoros Cape Verde Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Christmas Island Cayman Islands Cyprus Czech Republic Germany Djibouti Dominica Denmark Dominican Republic Algeria Ecuador Egypt Eritrea Western Sahara Spain Estonia Ethiopia Finland Fiji Falkland Islands (Malvinas) France Faroe Islands Micronesia, Federated States of Gabon United Kingdom Georgia Guernsey Ghana Gibraltar Guinea Guadeloupe Gambia Guinea-Bissau Equatorial Guinea Greece Grenada Greenland Guatemala French Guiana Guam Guyana Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Heard Island and McDonald Islands Honduras Croatia Haiti Hungary Indonesia Isle of Man India British Indian Ocean Territory Ireland, Republic of Iran Iraq Iceland Israel Italy Jamaica Jersey Jordan Japan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Cambodia Kiribati Saint Kitts and Nevis Korea, South Kuwait Laos Lebanon Liberia Libya Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Macao Special Administrative Region Saint Martin (French part) Morocco Monaco Moldova Madagascar Maldives Marshall Islands Macedonia, Republic of Mali Malta Burma (Myanmar) Montenegro Mongolia Northern Mariana Islands Mozambique Mauritania Montserrat Martinique Mauritius Malawi Malaysia Mayotte Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua Niue Netherlands Norway Nepal Nauru New Zealand Oman Pakistan Panama Pitcairn Peru Philippines Palau Papua New Guinea Poland Puerto Rico Korea, North Portugal Paraguay West Bank and Gaza Strip (Palestine) French Polynesia Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Sudan Senegal Singapore South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Saint Helena Svalbard and Jan Mayen Solomon Islands Sierra Leone El Salvador San Marino Somalia Saint Pierre and Miquelon Serbia Sao Tome and Principe Suriname Slovakia Slovenia Sweden Swaziland Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Seychelles Syria Turks and Caicos Islands Chad Togo Thailand Tajikistan Tokelau Turkmenistan Timor-Leste Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Tuvalu Taiwan Tanzania Uganda Ukraine United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Holy See (Vatican City State) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Venezuela Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, United States Viet Nam Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna Samoa Kosovo Yemen South Africa, Republic of Zambia Zimbabwe

International transactions - purchases from outside Canada (imports)

5. During the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, did this business make payments to suppliers outside Canada for the purchase of products, services, royalties, rights, licensing or franchise fees?

International transactions

6. What were the payments made to suppliers outside Canada?

International transactions

Payments made (CAN$ '000):

7. What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?

International transactions

What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by goods, services and royalties?
	Percentage
a. Goods
b. Services
c. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
Total percentage

8. What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by country?

International transactions

What was the percentage breakdown of payments made to suppliers outside Canada by country?
	Percentage
a. United States
b. Mexico
c. Provide the percentage of payments made to any other countries - top 4 suppliers only
c1. Other country 1 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 1:
c2. Other country 2 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 2:
c3. Other country 3 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 3:
c4. Other country 4 Begin entering the name of the other country by typing the first few letters to narrow down the choices or enter your own answer Specify other country 4:
Total percentage
List of countries Aruba Afghanistan Angola Anguilla Åland Islands Albania Andorra United Arab Emirates Argentina Armenia American Samoa Antarctica French Southern Territories Antigua and Barbuda Australia Austria Azerbaijan Burundi Belgium Benin Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Burkina Faso Bangladesh Bulgaria Bahrain Bahamas Bosnia and Herzegovina Saint Barthélemy Belarus Belize Bermuda Bolivia Brazil Barbados Brunei Darussalam Bhutan Bouvet Island Botswana Central African Republic Cocos (Keeling) Islands Switzerland Chile China Côte d'Ivoire Cameroon Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Cook Islands Colombia Comoros Cape Verde Costa Rica Cuba Curaçao Christmas Island Cayman Islands Cyprus Czech Republic Germany Djibouti Dominica Denmark Dominican Republic Algeria Ecuador Egypt Eritrea Western Sahara Spain Estonia Ethiopia Finland Fiji Falkland Islands (Malvinas) France Faroe Islands Micronesia, Federated States of Gabon United Kingdom Georgia Guernsey Ghana Gibraltar Guinea Guadeloupe Gambia Guinea-Bissau Equatorial Guinea Greece Grenada Greenland Guatemala French Guiana Guam Guyana Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Heard Island and McDonald Islands Honduras Croatia Haiti Hungary Indonesia Isle of Man India British Indian Ocean Territory Ireland, Republic of Iran Iraq Iceland Israel Italy Jamaica Jersey Jordan Japan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Cambodia Kiribati Saint Kitts and Nevis Korea, South Kuwait Laos Lebanon Liberia Libya Saint Lucia Liechtenstein Sri Lanka Lesotho Lithuania Luxembourg Latvia Macao Special Administrative Region Saint Martin (French part) Morocco Monaco Moldova Madagascar Maldives Marshall Islands Macedonia, Republic of Mali Malta Burma (Myanmar) Montenegro Mongolia Northern Mariana Islands Mozambique Mauritania Montserrat Martinique Mauritius Malawi Malaysia Mayotte Namibia New Caledonia Niger Norfolk Island Nigeria Nicaragua Niue Netherlands Norway Nepal Nauru New Zealand Oman Pakistan Panama Pitcairn Peru Philippines Palau Papua New Guinea Poland Puerto Rico Korea, North Portugal Paraguay West Bank and Gaza Strip (Palestine) French Polynesia Qatar Réunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Saudi Arabia Sudan Senegal Singapore South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Saint Helena Svalbard and Jan Mayen Solomon Islands Sierra Leone El Salvador San Marino Somalia Saint Pierre and Miquelon Serbia Sao Tome and Principe Suriname Slovakia Slovenia Sweden Swaziland Sint Maarten (Dutch part) Seychelles Syria Turks and Caicos Islands Chad Togo Thailand Tajikistan Tokelau Turkmenistan Timor-Leste Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Tuvalu Taiwan Tanzania Uganda Ukraine United States Minor Outlying Islands Uruguay Uzbekistan Holy See (Vatican City State) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Venezuela Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, United States Viet Nam Vanuatu Wallis and Futuna Samoa Kosovo Yemen South Africa, Republic of Zambia Zimbabwe

Changes or events

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

Select all that apply.

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

Contact person

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?

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

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

Feedback

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

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

Hours:
Minutes:

2. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

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Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada

The census paints a portrait of Canada's population and the places where we live. It provides high-quality information for communities across the country and is used to plan services that support employment, education and health care.

Preparations for the next census have begun, and Statistics Canada is seeking your participation in this important test.

By law, your household must complete a 2019 Census Test questionnaire. Your answers are collected under the authority of theStatistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.

Statistics Canada employs a number of mechanisms to manage the response burden on Canadians by using existing administrative data sources such as immigration records and personal income tax and benefit data. For more information, please visit 2019 Census Test.

The information that you provide will be used by Statistics Canada for statistical purposes.

Be part of this new portrait of Canada and complete your census questionnaire today.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Anil Arora
Chief Statistician of Canada

Complete your census questionnaire:

Online at: 2019 Census Test by using the secure access code printed above.
On paper: please print using capital letters.

Any questions?

2019 Census Test
Call us free of charge at: 1-855-850-2019
TTY: 1-833-830-3109

Confidential when completed

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19.

Step A

1. What is your telephone number?

2. What email address could we use to contact your household, if applicable?

3. What is the address of this dwelling?

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code

4. What is the mailing address of this dwelling, if different from above?

(e.g., Rural Route, PO Box, Lot and Concession or General Delivery)

Step B

1. Including yourself, how many persons usually live at this address on May 14, 2019?

Include: all persons who have their main residence at this address, even if they are temporarily away. See the instructions on page 3 (joint custody, students, landed immigrants, secondary residence, etc.).

Number of persons

2. Including yourself, list all persons who usually live here on May 14, 2019.

Important: Begin the list with an adult followed, if applicable, by that person's spouse or common-law partner and by their children. Continue with all other persons who usually live at this address.

Person 1: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 2: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 3: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 4: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 5: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 6: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 7: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 8: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 9: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 10: Family name(s), Given name(s)

Step C

Did you leave anyone out of step B because you were not sure the person should be listed?

For example, a student, a child in joint custody, a person temporarily away, a person who lives here temporarily, a resident from another country with a work or study permit, a refugee claimant, etc.

No
Yes - Specify the name, the relationship and the reason.
- Name(s) and relationship
- Reason

Step D

Copy the names in step B to question 1, at the top of pages 4.

Keep the same order.

If more than five persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

1. Whom to include in Step B

All persons who have their main residence at this address on May 14, 2019, including newborn babies, room-mates and persons who are temporarily away,
Canadian citizens, landed immigrants (permanent residents), persons asking for refugee status (refugee claimants), persons from another country with a work or study permit and family members living here with them,
Persons staying at this address temporarily on May 14, 2019 who have no main residence elsewhere.

2. Where to include persons with more than one residence

Children in joint custody should be included in the home of the parent where they live most of the time. Children who spend equal time with each parent should be included in the home of the parent with whom they are staying on May 14, 2019.
Students who return to live with their parents during the year should be included at their parents' address, even if they live elsewhere while attending school or working at a summer job.
Spouses or common-law partners temporarily away who stay elsewhere while working or studying should be listed at the main residence of their family, if they return periodically.
Persons in an institution for less than six months (for example, in a home for the aged, a hospital or a prison) should be listed at their usual residence.

If this address is:

A secondary residence (for example, a cottage) for all persons who stayed here on May 14, 2019 (all these persons have their main residence elsewhere in canada), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your main residence address at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
A dwelling occupied only by residents of another country visiting canada (for example, on vacation or on a business trip), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your country of residence at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
The home of a government representative of another country (for example, an embassy or a high commission) and family members, mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and the country that you represent at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.

Name
Telephone number
Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code
Country

Mail this questionnaire in the enclosed envelope today.

In the spaces provided, copy the names in the same order as in Step B. Then answer the following questions for each person.

The following questions refer to each person's situation on May 14, 2019, unless otherwise specified.

1. Name

Family name
Given name

2. What is this person's sex?

Male
Female

3. What are this person's date of birth and age?

Example: 23/02/1974
If exact date is not known, enter best estimate.

Age: For children under the age of 1, enter 0.

Day/Month/Year
Age

4. What is this person's marital status?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Never legally married
Legally married (and not separated)
Separated, but still legally married
Divorced
Widowed

5. Is this person living with a common-law partner?

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.

6. What is the relationship of this person to Person 1?

If none of the responses in the list describes this person's relationship to Person 1, then specify a response under "Other relationship".

Person 1

Person 1

Person 2

Opposite-sex husband or wife of Person 1
Opposite-sex common-law partner of Person 1
Same-sex married spouse of Person 1
Same-sex common-law partner of Person 1
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Room-mate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship - specify:

Person 3-5

Son or daughter of both Persons 1 and 2
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Son or daughter of Person 2 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Room-mate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship - specify:

7. Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

Mark " X " one circle only.

English only
French only
Both English and French
Neither English nor French

8. a) What language does this person speak most often at home?

English
French
Other language - specify:

8. b) Does this person speak any other languages on a regular basis at home?

No
Yes, English
Yes, French
Yes, other language - specify:

9. What is the language that this person first learned at home in childhood and still understands?

If this person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.

English
French
Other language - specify:

Activities of Daily Living

The following question is about difficulties a person may have doing certain activities. Only difficulties or long-term conditions that have lasted or are expected to last for six months or more should be considered.

10. a) Does this person have any difficulty seeing (even when wearing glasses or contact lenses)?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always

10. b) Does this person have any difficulty hearing (even when using a hearing aid)?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always

10. c) Does this person have any difficulty walking, using stairs, using his/her hands or fingers or doing other physical activities?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always

10. d) Does this person have any difficulty learning, remembering or concentrating?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always

10. e) Does this person have any emotional, psychological or mental health conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, anorexia, etc.)?

No
Sometimes
Often
Always

10. f) Does this person have any other health problem or long-term condition that has lasted or is expected to last for six months or more?

Exclude: any health problems previously reported above.

No
Sometimes
Often
Always

Sociocultural Information

11. Where was this person born?

Specify one response only, according to present boundaries.

Born in Canada

Nfld.Lab.
P.E.I.
N.S.
N.B.
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Sask.
Alberta
B.C.
Yukon
N.W.T.
Nunavut

Born outside Canada — specify country:

12. Of what country is this person a citizen?

Indicate more than one citizenship, if applicable.

"Canada, by naturalization" refers to the process by which an immigrant is granted citizenship of Canada, under the Citizenship Act.

Canada, by birth
Canada, by naturalization
Other country — specify:

13. Is this person now, or has this person ever been, a landed immigrant?

A "landed immigrant" (permanent resident) is a person who has been granted the right to live in Canada permanently by immigration authorities.

No
- Go to question 15
Yes

14. In what year did this person first become a landed immigrant?

Example: Year - 1974

Year
- If exact year is not known, enter best estimate.

15. What language(s), other than English or French, can this person speak well enough to conduct a conversation?

None
OR
Other language(s) — specify:

This question collects information on the ancestral origins of the population and provides information about the composition of Canada's diverse population.

16. What were the ethnic or cultural origins of this person's ancestors?

An ancestor is usually more distant than a grandparent.

For example, Canadian, Chinese, English, East Indian, French, Italian, Filipino, German, Cree, Mi'kmaq, Salish, Métis, Inuit, Scottish, Irish, Dutch, Ukrainian, Portuguese, Polish, Korean, Iranian, Vietnamese, Jamaican, Pakistani, Lebanese, Colombian, Mexican, Somali, etc.

Specify as many origins as applicable using capital letters.

17. Is this person an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

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

If "Yes", mark " X " the circle(s) that best describe(s) this person now.

No, not an Aboriginal person
- Continue with the next question
Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
- Go to question 19
Yes, Métis
- Go to question 19
Yes, Inuk (Inuit)
- Go to question 19

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

18. Is this person:

Mark " X " more than one circle or specify, if applicable.

White
South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, etc.)
Chinese
Black
Filipino
Latin American
Arab
Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai, etc.)
West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan, etc.)
Korean
Japanese
Other — specify:

19. Is this person a Status Indian (Registered or Treaty Indian as defined by the Indian Act of Canada)?

No
Yes, Status Indian (Registered or Treaty)

20. Is this person a member of a First Nation/Indian band?

If "Yes", which First Nation/Indian band?

For example, Musqueam Indian Band, Sturgeon Lake First Nation, Atikamekw of Manawan.

No
Yes, member of a First Nation/Indian band
- Specify name of First Nation/Indian band.

21. What is this person's religion?

Indicate a specific denomination or religion even if this person is not currently a practising member of that group.

For example, Roman Catholic, United Church, Anglican, Muslim, Baptist, Hindu, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jewish, Greek Orthodox, etc.

Specify one denomination or religion only.
No religion

Mobility

22. Where did this person live 1 year ago, that is, on May 14, 2018?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Note: For those who mark the fourth circle: Please give the name of the city or town rather than the metropolitan area of which it is a part.

For example:

Saanich rather than Victoria (metropolitan area)
St. Albert rather than Edmonton (metropolitan area)
Laval rather than Montréal (metropolitan area)

Born after May 14, 2018
Lived at the same address as now
Lived at a different address in the same city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve
Lived in a different city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve in Canada
- Specify the name of the city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve of residence 1 year ago.
  - Province/territory
  - Postal code
Lived outside Canada
- Specify the country of residence 1 year ago

23. Where did this person live 5 years ago, that is, on May 14, 2014?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Note: For those who mark the fourth circle: Please give the name of the city or town rather than the metropolitan area of which it is a part.

For example:

Saanich rather than Victoria (metropolitan area)
St. Albert rather than Edmonton (metropolitan area)
Laval rather than Montréal (metropolitan area)

Born after May 14, 2014
Lived at the same address as now
Lived at a different address in the same city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve
Lived in a different city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve in Canada
- Specify the name of the city, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve of residence 5 years ago.
  - Province/territory
  - Postal code
Lived outside Canada
- Specify the country of residence 5 years ago

Place of Birth of Parents

24. a) Where was each of this person's parents born? - Father

Mark " X " or specify country according to present boundaries.

Born in Canada
Born outside Canada — specify country:

24. b) Where was each of this person's parents born? - Mother

Mark " X " or specify country according to present boundaries.

Born in Canada
Born outside Canada — specify country:

Answer questions 25 to 49 for each person aged 15 years and over. Continue only for each person aged 15 years and over (born before May 14, 2004).

Education

25. Has this person completed a high school (secondary school) diploma or equivalent?

Examples of high school equivalency certificates are General Educational Development (GED) and Adult Basic Education (ABE).

High school diploma or certificate

Yes, high school diploma
Yes, high school equivalency certificate
No

26. a) Has this person completed a Registered Apprenticeship or other trades certificate or diploma?

Mark " X " as many circles as applicable.

For example, hairstyling, cooking, electrician, carpentry, etc.

Registered Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma

Yes, Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification (Journeyperson's designation)
Yes, other trades certificate or diploma
No

26. b) Has this person completed a college, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma?

Exclude: any certificates or diplomas reported in question 26 a).

Mark " X " as many circles as applicable.

For example, accounting technology, industrial engineering technology, legal assistant, etc.

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma

Yes, certificate or diploma from a program of less than 3 months
Yes, certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Yes, certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Yes, certificate or diploma from a program of more than 2 years
No

26. c) Has this person completed a university certificate, diploma or degree?

Mark " X " as many circles as applicable.

University certificate, diploma or degree

Yes, university certificate or diploma below bachelor level
Yes, bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A.(Hons.), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
Yes, university certificate or diploma above bachelor level
Yes, degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry (M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., O.D.)
Yes, master's degree (e.g., M.A., M.Sc., M.Ed., M.B.A.)
Yes, earned doctorate (e.g., Ph.D.)
No

27. What was the major field of study of the highest certificate, diploma or degree that this person completed?

Please be specific.

For example, automobile mechanics, health care attendant, medical laboratory technology, civil engineering, agricultural economics, etc.

Print in capital letters.

Major field of study of highest certificate, diploma or degree
OR
No certificate, diploma or degree higher than high school
- Go to question 29

28. In what province, territory or country did this person complete his or her highest certificate, diploma or degree?

In Canada — specify province or territory:
OR
Outside Canada — specify country:

29. At any time since September 2018, has this person attended a school, college, CEGEP or university?

Mark " X " as many circles as applicable.

Report only attendance for courses that can be used as credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree. Distance learning for credit is included.

At any time since September 2018

Yes, attended elementary, junior high school or high school
Yes, attended trade school, business school, community college, technical institute, CEGEP or other non-university institution
Yes, attended university
No, did not attend school at any time since September 2018

Labour Market Activities

Note: Many of the following questions refer to the week from Sunday, May 5 to Saturday, May 11, 2019. Call 1-855-850-2019 for more information.

30. During the week of Sunday, May 5 to Saturday, May 11, 2019, how many hours did this person spend working for pay or in self-employment?

Please enter the total number of hours worked for pay or in self-employment at all jobs held during the week of May 5 to May 11.

Exclude number of hours:

away due to illness, on vacation or any other reasons

Include number of hours:

working for wages, salary, tips or commission
working overtime
working in his/her own business, farm or professional practice, alone or in partnership
working directly towards the operation of a family farm or business without formal pay arrangements (e.g., assisting in seeding, doing accounts)

Number of hours (to the nearest hour)
- Go to question 36
OR
None
- Continue with the next question

31. During the week of May 5 to May 11, 2019, was this person on temporary lay-off or absent from his/her job or business?

Mark " X " one circle only.

No
Yes, on temporary lay-off from a job to which this person expects to return
Yes, on vacation, ill, on strike or locked out, or absent for other reasons

32. During the week of May 5 to May 11, 2019, did this person have definite arrangements to start a new job within the next four weeks?

33. Did this person look for paid work during the four weeks from April 14 to May 11, 2019?

For example, did this person contact an employment centre, check with employers, place or answer newspaper ads, etc.?

Mark " X " one circle only.

No
- Go to question 35
Yes, looked for full-time work
Yes, looked for part-time work (less than 30 hours per week)

34. Could this person have started a job during the week of Sunday, May 5 to Saturday, May 11, 2019 had one been available?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Yes, could have started a job
No, already had a job
No, because of temporary illness or disability
No, because of personal or family responsibilities
No, going to school
No, other reasons

35. When did this person last work for pay or in self-employment, even for a few days?

Mark " X " one circle only.

In 2019
- Continue with the next question
In 2018
- Continue with the next question
Before 2018
- Go to question 49
Never
- Go to question 49

36. For whom did this person work?

For self-employed persons, enter the name of their business. If the business does not have a name, enter the person's name.

Print in capital letters as follows: Name of firm, government agency, etc.

Name of firm, government agency, etc.
Section, plant, department, etc. (if applicable)

37. What kind of business, industry or service was this?

Please be specific. For example:

primary school
municipal police
wheat farm
shoe store
road construction

Kind of business, industry or service

38. What was this person's work or occupation?

Please be specific. For example:

general practitioner
fishing guide
civil engineer
secondary school teacher

(If in the Armed Forces, give rank.)

Occupation

39. In this work, what were this person's main activities?

Please be specific. For example:

diagnose and provide care
guided fishing parties
design and build bridges
taught mathematics

Main activities

40. In this job or business, was this person mainly:

Mark " X " one circle only.

working for wages, salary, tips or commission?
- Go to question 42
working without pay for his/her spouse or another relative in a family farm or business?
- Go to question 42
self-employed without paid help (alone or in partnership)?
self-employed with paid help (alone or in partnership)?

41. If self-employed, was this person's farm or business incorporated?

42. At what address did this person usually work most of the time?

Example: 365 Laurier Ave. West

Number
Name
Type
Direction

If direction (e.g., North, South, East or West) is a part of the street address, please include it.

If street address is unknown or if the address is a post office box, specify the building or nearest street intersection. Do not give a post office box number.

Please give the name of the city or town rather than the metropolitan area of which it is a part.

For example:

Saanich rather than Victoria (metropolitan area)
St. Albert rather than Edmonton (metropolitan area)
Laval rather than Montréal (metropolitan area)

If the address of work is different than the address of the employer, please provide the address where this person actually works (e.g., school teachers should provide the address of their school, not the address of the school board).

Worked at home (including farms)
- Go to question 45
Worked outside Canada
- Go to question 45
No fixed workplace address
- Continue with the next question
Worked at the address specified below:
- Street address (see example)
- City, town, village, township, municipality or Indian reserve
- Province/territory
- Postal code

43. a) How did this person usually get to work?

If this person used more than one method of travel to work, mark the one used for most of the travel distance.

Mark "Subway or elevated rail" for:

Vancouver SkyTrain,
Toronto Subway/RT,
Montréal Metro.

Mark "Light rail, streetcar or commuter train" for:

Vancouver West Coast Express,
Calgary CTrain,
Edmonton LRT,
Toronto streetcars,
Toronto GO Train,
Ottawa O-Train,
Montréal commuter trains.

Car, truck or van — as a driver
- Go to question 43 b)
Car, truck or van — as a passenger
- Go to question 43 b)
Bus
- Go to question 44 a)
Subway or elevated rail
- Go to question 44 a)
Light rail, streetcar or commuter train
- Go to question 44 a)
Passenger ferry
- Go to question 44 a)
Walked to work
- Go to question 44 a)
Bicycle
- Go to question 44 a)
Motorcycle, scooter or moped
- Go to question 44 a)
Other method
- Go to question 44 a)

43. b) How many people, including this person, usually shared the ride to work in this car, truck or van?

Drove alone
2 people
3 or more people

44. a) What time did this person usually leave home to go to work?

hour
min
a.m.
p.m.

44. b) How many minutes did it usually take this person to get from home to work?

Number of minutes

45. a) In this job, what language did this person use most often?

English
French
Other language — specify:

45 b) Did this person use any other languages on a regular basis in this job?

No
Yes, English
Yes, French
Yes, other language — specify:

46. How many weeks did this person work in 2018?

Please enter the total number of weeks worked for pay or in self-employment at all jobs held in 2018.

Include those weeks in which this person:

was on vacation or sick leave with pay,
worked full time or part time,
worked for wages, salary, tips or commission,
was self-employed,
worked directly toward the operation of a family farm or business without formal pay arrangements.

None
- Go to question 49
OR
Number of weeks

47. During most of those weeks, or part time?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Full time (30 hours or more per week)
Part time (less than 30 hours per week)

48. In 2018, did this person pay for child care, such as day care or babysitting, so that this person could work at his or her paid job(s)?

When child care or day camps help several people work, enter the amount only once.

Answer "Yes" or "No".

If "Yes", also enter the total amount for 2018.

Yes
- $
No

49. In 2018, did this person pay child or spousal support payments to a former spouse or partner?

Support payments are covered by an agreement to pay a fixed amount on a regular basis. Exclude all other gifts or transfers of money. Include only support payments actually paid.

Answer "Yes" or "No".

If "Yes", also enter the total amount for 2018.

Yes
- $
No

Step E

Answer questions E1 to E10 about this dwelling.

The questions refer to May 14, 2019 unless otherwise specified.

A dwelling is a separate set of living quarters with a private entrance from the outside or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building. This entrance should not be through someone else's living quarters.

E1. Who pays the rent or mortgage, taxes, electricity, etc., for this dwelling?

If more than one person contributes to such payments, mark " X " as many circles as apply.

Person 1
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
A person who is listed on another questionnaire for this dwelling
A person who does not live here

E2. Is this dwelling:

Mark " X " one circle only.

owned by you or a member of this household (even if it is still being paid for)?
rented (even if no cash rent is paid)?

E3. Is this dwelling part of a condominium development?

E4. a) How many rooms are there in this dwelling?

Count: kitchen, bedrooms, finished rooms in attic or basement, etc.

Do not count: bathrooms, halls, vestibules and rooms used solely for business purposes.

Number of rooms

E4. b) How many of these rooms are bedrooms?

Count: all rooms designed as bedrooms, even if they are now used for something else. Also count basement bedrooms.

Number of bedrooms

E5. When was this dwelling originally built?

Mark the period in which the building was completed, not the time of any later remodelling, additions or conversions. If year is not known, give best estimate.

1920 or before
1921-1945
1946-1960
1961-1970
1971-1980
1981-1990
1991-1995
1996-2000
2001-2005
2006-2010
2011-2015
2016-2018
2019

E6. Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?

Do not include desirable remodelling or additions.

No, only regular maintenance is needed (painting, furnace cleaning, etc.)
Yes, minor repairs are needed (missing or loose floor tiles, bricks or shingles, defective steps, railing or siding, etc.)
Yes, major repairs are needed (defective plumbing or electrical wiring, structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings, etc.)

E7. Is this dwelling located on an agricultural operation that is operated by a member of this household?

Yes
- Go to step F on the next page
No
- Continue this section

Answer questions E8 to E10 for this dwelling even if you own or rent more than one dwelling. If the exact amount is not known, please give a best estimate.

E8. a) For this dwelling, what are the yearly payments (last 12 months) for electricity?

None
Included in rent or other payments
OR
$ per year

E8. b) For this dwelling, what are the yearly payments (last 12 months) for oil, gas, coal, wood or other fuels?

None
Included in rent or other payments
OR
$ per year

E8. c) For this dwelling, what are the yearly payments (last 12 months) for water and other municipal services?

None
Included in rent or other payments
OR
$ per year

For renters only, answer parts E9. a) and E9. b):

E9. a) What is the monthly rent paid for this dwelling?

Rented without payment of cash rent
OR
$ per month

E9. b) Is this dwelling subsidized?

Subsidized housing includes rent geared to income, social housing, public housing, government assisted housing, non-profit housing, rent supplements, and housing allowances.

For owners only, answer parts E10. a) through E10. e):

E10. a) What are the total regular monthly mortgage or loan payments for this dwelling?

None
- Go to part c)
OR
$ per month

E10. b) Are the property taxes (municipal and school) included in the amount shown in part a)?

Yes
- Go to part d)
No

E10. c) What are the estimated yearly property taxes (municipal and school) for this dwelling?

None
OR
$ per year

E10. d) If you were to sell this dwelling now, for how much would you expect to sell it?

E10. e) What are the monthly condominium fees?

None
OR
$ per month

Step F

If more than five persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

You have now completed your questionnaire. Please mail it today. If you have lost the return envelope, please mail the questionnaire to:

Statistics Canada
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Ottawa, ON K1A 9Z8

Thank you for your co-operation.

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

CVs for Total Sales by Geography
Table summary
This table displays the results of CVs for Total Sales by Geography. The information is grouped by geography (appearing as row headers), Month, 201802, 201803, 201804, 201805, 201806, 201807, 201808, 201809, 201810, 201811, 2018012, 201901 and 201902 (appearing as column headers), calculated using percentage unit of measure (appearing as column headers).
Geography	Month
	201802	201803	201804	201805	201806	201807	201808	201809	201810	201811	201812	201901	201902
	percentage
Canada	0.64	0.63	0.64	0.67	0.67	0.72	0.68	0.65	0.57	0.61	0.63	0.70	0.62
Newfoundland and Labrador	1.45	1.37	1.01	1.28	1.38	1.76	1.52	1.30	1.93	1.61	1.60	2.45	2.10
Prince Edward Island	1.70	3.38	3.24	3.76	3.34	6.79	4.04	6.09	5.34	4.98	4.67	3.11	2.58
Nova Scotia	3.45	3.37	3.42	2.17	2.48	5.24	3.74	2.86	2.95	3.77	3.87	2.45	3.55
New Brunswick	2.67	2.26	2.41	1.46	2.99	3.51	2.69	2.39	2.36	2.12	2.42	2.17	2.12
Quebec	1.37	1.29	1.34	1.19	1.21	1.34	1.27	1.36	1.21	1.35	1.21	1.19	1.12
Ontario	1.15	1.18	1.11	1.21	1.22	1.21	1.12	1.02	1.01	1.09	1.16	1.31	1.09
Manitoba	2.36	2.02	2.17	1.77	1.67	1.87	1.77	1.78	2.82	2.21	2.12	2.04	1.87
Saskatchewan	1.51	1.46	1.57	1.32	1.29	1.22	1.37	1.50	1.52	1.16	1.35	1.74	1.96
Alberta	0.96	0.94	1.13	1.13	0.99	1.19	1.29	1.27	1.12	1.27	1.24	2.01	1.78
British Columbia	1.86	1.77	2.08	2.24	2.13	2.42	2.40	2.31	1.68	1.67	1.75	1.71	1.71
Yukon Territory	2.77	2.38	1.81	1.85	3.79	2.89	3.19	2.03	4.01	2.60	3.82	2.84	3.52
Northwest Territories	1.10	1.25	1.51	1.60	1.15	0.75	0.84	0.74	1.01	0.91	0.96	1.06	1.07
Nunavut	0.00	1.91	0.66	13.51	9.14	5.50	8.90	13.61	13.16	18.08	21.08	12.10	8.51

Why do we conduct this survey?

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

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

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

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

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For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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

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

Operating Name

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

Legal name:
Operating name (if applicable):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

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

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting period information

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fiscal year start date:
Fiscal year-end date:

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

Select all that apply.

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

Additional reporting instructions

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

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

CAN$ '000: $764,000

I will report in the format above

Revenue

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

Notes:

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

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Revenue

a. Sales of goods and services (e.g., fees, admissions, services revenue)

Sales of goods and services are defined as amounts derived from the sale of products and services (cash or credit), falling within a business's ordinary activities. Sales should be reported net of trade discount, value added tax and other taxes based on sales.

Include:

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

Exclude:

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

b. Rental and leasing

c. Commissions

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

d. Subsidies (including grants, donations and fundraising)

Include:

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

e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees

A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.

f. Dividends

Include:

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

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

g. Interest

Include:

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

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

h. Other revenue - specify

Include amounts not included in questions a. to g.

Total revenue

The sum of questions a. to h.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?
	CAN$ '000
a. Sales of goods and services Exclude GST/HST, PST and QST.
b. Rental and leasing
c. Commissions
d. Subsidies Include grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships.
e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
f. Dividends
g. Interest
h. Other Include intracompany transfers. Specify all other revenue:
Total revenue

Expenses

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

Notes:

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

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Expenses

a. Cost of goods sold

Include:

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

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

b. Employment costs and expenses

b1. Salaries, wages and commissions

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

Include:

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

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

b2. Employee benefits

Include contributions to:

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

c. Subcontracts

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

Include:

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

d. Research and development fees

e. Professional and business fees

Include:

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

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

f. Utilities

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

Include:

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

Exclude:

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

g. Office and computer related expenses

Include:

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

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

h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication

Include:

Internet
telephone and telecommunications
cellular telephone
fax machine
pager.

i. Business taxes, licenses and permits

Include:

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

j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships

Include:

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

Exclude Crown royalties

k. Crown charges

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

Include:

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

l. Rental and leasing

Include:

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

m. Repair and maintenance

Include:

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

n. Amortization and depreciation

Include:

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

o. Insurance

Insurance recovery income should be deducted from insurance expenses.

Include:

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

p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment

Include:

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

q. Travel, meetings and conventions

Include:

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

r. Financial services

Include:

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

Exclude interest expenses (report at Interest expense).

s. Interest expense

Report the cost of servicing your company's debt.

Include:

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

t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses

Include:

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

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

Include:

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

Total expenses

The sum of sub-questions a. to u.

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

Industry characteristics

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

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

All revenue reported should exclude sales taxes (GST/HST, PST and QST) and be net of returns, discounts, sales allowances, and charges for outward transportation by common or contract carriers. Do not deduct the value of trade-ins.

a. Sales of all goods purchased for resale, net of returns and discounts

Include:

excise taxes (such as those on gasoline, liquor, and tobacco) and other taxes that are levied on the manufacturer/importer and included in the cost of products purchased by this business unit
sales of all goods purchased for resale; please report gross sales of new and used goods less returns and discounts
parts used in generating repair and maintenance revenue (report the labour portion of repair and maintenance at question c.).

Do not deduct the value of trade-ins.

Exclude:

taxes collected directly from customers and paid directly by this operating unit to provincial and federal tax agencies
sales and revenue from concessions.

b. Sales of goods manufactured as a secondary activity by this retailing business unit

Report revenue from sales of goods of own manufacture.

c. Labour revenue from repair and maintenance

Include:

labour revenue from installations, warranty and repair work
parts used in generating installation, repair and maintenance revenue are to be included at question a.

d. Revenue from rental and leasing of goods and equipment

Include:

video/computer game rental
rug shampoo equipment rental
tool rental.

e. Revenue from rental of real estate

Include revenue received from renting out or leasing property owned by this business unit.

What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?
	CAN$ '000
a. Sales of all goods purchased for resale, net of returns and discounts Include parts used in generating repair and maintenance revenue (report the labour portion of repair and maintenance at question c.). Exclude sales and revenue from concessions.
b. Sales of goods manufactured as a secondary activity by this retailing business unit
c. Labour revenue from repair and maintenance Report parts at question a.
d. Revenue from rental and leasing of goods and equipment
e. Revenue from rental of real estate

Sales by type of client

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

Sales by type of client

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

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

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

a. to c. Clients in Canada

a. Individuals and households

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

b. Businesses

Percentage of sales sold to the business sector should be reported here.

Include sales to Crown corporations.

c. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions (e.g., hospitals, schools)

Percentage of sales to federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments should be reported here.

Include: sales to hospitals, schools, universities and public utilities.

d. Clients outside Canada

Please report the percentage of total sales to customers or clients located outside Canada including foreign businesses, foreign individuals, foreign institutions and/or governments.

Include sales to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.

What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?
	Percentage
a. Clients in Canada - individuals and households
b. Clients in Canada - businesses
c. Clients in Canada - governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions e.g., hospitals and schools
d. Clients outside Canada
Total percentage

Distribution of operating revenue by method of sale

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, what was the breakdown of the operating revenue by method of sale?

a. In-store sales

Please report total operating revenue of goods and services which are purchased in a fixed point-of-sale location accessible to the public.

Include sales at pumps for gasoline stations.

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

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

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

c. Catalogue and mail-order or telephone

Please report total operating revenue of goods and services generated from customers ordering their goods from catalogues and mail order flyers.

Include sales purchased via telephone and fax.

d. All other methods

Please report total operating revenue of goods and services generated from all other methods.

Include sales at trade shows, special events, in-home sales and card lock.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, what was the breakdown of the operating revenue by method of sale?
	Percentage
a. In-store sales
b. E-commerce Include all revenue where the order is received and the commitment to purchase is made via the Internet, although payment can be made by other means, orders made in web pages, extranet, mobile devices or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Exclude orders made by telephone calls, facsimile or e-mail.
c. Catalogue and mail-order or telephone
d. Other Specify all other methods:
Total percentage

E-Commerce

1. Please indicate the methods of sales used over the Internet:

Select all that apply

Mobile app

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

Company website

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

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

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

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

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

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

3. Please identify the reasons why this business did not make sales over the Internet:

Select all that apply

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

Details on this business's locations

Details on this business's location [# reported]

The following questions ask for details on this business's location that was operational during the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD. For this location, please verify and update the address and provide the requested details.

The following questions ask for details on each of this business's [## locations] that were operational during the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD. For each location, please verify and update the address and provide the requested details.

1. Please verify the location address and correct where needed.

Store ID or outlet number:
Operating name:
Address (number and street):
City:
Province, territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
Postal code:
Total operating revenue:

2. Was this business location operational for the full year?

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

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

Comments:

4. What were this location's part year start and end dates?

Part Year Operation Start Date:
Part Year Operation End Date:

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

Select all that apply.

Seasonal operation
Ceased operations
New store
Temporarily closed
Change of fiscal year
Moved
Change of ownership
Other
Specify other reasons:

Details on this business's locations

6. Were there any other business locations not listed that were operating during the reporting period?

How many locations?

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

7. Please verify the location address and correct where needed.

Store ID or outlet number:
Operating name:
Address (number and street):
City:
Province, territory:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon Territory
Postal code:
Total operating revenue:

8. Was this business location operational for the full year?

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

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

Comments:

10. What were this location's part year start and end dates?

Part Year Operation Start Date:
Part Year Operation End Date:

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

Select all that apply.

Seasonal operation
Ceased operations
New store
Temporarily closed
Change of fiscal year
Moved
Change of ownership
Other
Specify other reasons:

Changes or events

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

Select all that apply.

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

Contact person

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

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

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

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

Feedback

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

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

Hours:
Minutes:

2. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Why do we conduct this survey?

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

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

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

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

Chief Statistician of Canada
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You may also contact us by email at statcan.esd-helpdesk-dse-bureaudedepannage.statcan@canada.ca or by fax at 613-951-6583.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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

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

Operating Name

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

Legal name:
Operating name (if applicable):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

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

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Main activity

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

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

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

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

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

Reporting period information

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fiscal year start date:
Fiscal year-end date:

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

Select all that apply.

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

Additional reporting instructions

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

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

CAN$ '000: $764,000

I will report in the format above

Revenue

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

Notes:

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

Report dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Revenue

a. Sales of goods and services (e.g., fees, admissions, services revenue)

Include:

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

Exclude:

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

b. Rental and leasing

c. Commissions

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

d. Subsidies (including grants, donations and fundraising)

Include:

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

e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees

A royalty is defined as a payment received by the holder of a copyright, trademark or patent.

f. Dividends

Include:

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

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

g. Interest

Include:

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

Exclude equity income from investments in subsidiaries or affiliates.

h. Other revenue - specify

Include amounts not included in questions a. to g.

Total revenue

The sum of questions a. to h.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, what was this business's revenue from each of the following sources?
	CAN$ '000
a. Sales of goods and services Exclude GST/HST, PST and QST.
b. Rental and leasing
c. Commissions
d. Subsidies Include grants, donations, fundraising and sponsorships.
e. Royalties, rights, licensing and franchise fees
f. Dividends
g. Interest
h. Other Include intracompany transfers. Specify all other revenue:
Total revenue

Expenses

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

Notes:

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

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

Expenses

a. Cost of goods sold

Include:

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

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

b. Employment costs and expenses

b1. Salaries, wages and commissions

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

Include:

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

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

b2. Employee benefits

Include contributions to:

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

c. Subcontracts

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

Include:

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

d. Research and development fees

e. Professional and business fees

Include:

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

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

f. Utilities

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

Include:

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

Exclude:

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

g. Office and computer related expenses

Include:

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

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

h. Telephone, Internet and other telecommunication

Include:

Internet
telephone and telecommunications
cellular telephone
fax machine
pager.

i. Business taxes, licenses and permits

Include:

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

j. Royalties, franchise fees and memberships

Include:

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

Exclude Crown royalties
k. Crown charges

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

Include:

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

l. Rental and leasing

Include:

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

m. Repair and maintenance

Include:

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

n. Amortization and depreciation

Include:

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

o. Insurance

Insurance recovery income should be deducted from insurance expenses.

Include:

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

p. Advertising, marketing, promotion, meals and entertainment

Include:

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

q. Travel, meetings and conventions

Include:

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

r. Financial services

Include:

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

Exclude interest expenses (report at Interest expense).

s. Interest expense

Report the cost of servicing your company's debt.

Include:

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

t. Other non-production-related costs and expenses

Include:

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

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

Include:

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

Total expenses

The sum of sub-questions a. to u.

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

Industry characteristics

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

Please report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars.

All revenue reported should exclude sales taxes (GST,HST, PST,and QST) and be net of returns, discounts, sales allowances, and charges for outward transportation by common or contract carriers. Do not deduct the value of trade-ins.

Include:

excise taxes (such as those on gasoline, liquor, and tobacco) and other taxes that are levied on the manufacturer/importer and included in the cost of products purchased by this business unit
sales of all goods purchased for resale; please report gross sales of new and used goods less returns and discounts
parts used in generating repair and maintenance revenue (exclude the labour portion of repair and maintenance).

Do not deduct the value of trade-ins.

Exclude:

taxes collected directly from customers and paid directly by this operating unit to provincial and federal tax agencies
labour portion of repair and maintenance.

Please report shipping and handling charges that are not embedded in the price of the merchandise, and which are therefore not reflected in the amount reported in the previous question a.

What were this business's sales for each of the following goods and services?
	CAN$ '000
a. Revenue from sales and goods purchased for resale or manufactured, net of returns, rebates and discounts
b. Revenue from shipping and handling charges that is not embedded in the price of the merchandise

Sales by type of client

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

Sales by type of client

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

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

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

a. to c. Clients in Canada

a. Individuals and households

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

b. Businesses

Percentage of sales sold to the business sector should be reported here.

Include sales to Crown corporations.

c. Governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions (e.g., hospitals, schools)

Percentage of sales to federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments should be reported here.

Include: sales to hospitals, schools, universities and public utilities.

d. Clients outside Canada

Please report the percentage of total sales to customers or clients located outside Canada including foreign businesses, foreign individuals, foreign institutions and/or governments.

Include sales to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates.

What was this business's breakdown of sales by the following types of client?
	Percentage
a. Clients in Canada - individuals and households
b. Clients in Canada - businesses
c. Clients in Canada - governments, not-for-profit organizations and public institutions e.g., hospitals and schools
d. Clients outside Canada
Total percentage

Sales by consumer location

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

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

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

shipping destination
client's billing address
location of this business's retail customers
location of this business's warehouses/distribution centres.

What was the percentage breakdown of this business's sales by consumer location?
	Percentage
a. Newfoundland and Labrador
b. Prince Edward Island
c. Nova Scotia
d. New Brunswick
e. Quebec
f. Ontario
g. Manitoba
h. Saskatchewan
i. Alberta
j. British Columbia
k. Yukon
l. Northwest Territories
m. Nunavut
n. United States
o. All other countries
Total percentage

Sales by consumer location

Distribution of operating revenue by method of sale

1. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, what was the breakdown of the operating revenue by method of sale?

a. In-store sales

Please report total operating revenue of goods and services which are purchased in a fixed point-of-sale location accessible to the public.

Include sales at pumps for gasoline stations.

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

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

c. Catalogue and mail-order or telephone

Please report total operating revenue of goods and services generated from customers ordering their goods from catalogues and mail order flyers.

Include sales purchased via telephone and fax.

d. All other methods

Please report total operating revenue of goods and services generated from all other methods.

Include sales at trade shows, special events, in-home sales and card lock.

For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, what was the breakdown of the operating revenue by method of sale?
	Percentage
a. In-store sales
b. E-commerce Include all revenue where the order is received and the commitment to purchase is made via the Internet, although payment can be made by other means, orders made in web pages, extranet, mobile devices or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Exclude orders made by telephone calls, facsimile or e-mail.
c. Catalogue and mail-order or telephone
d. Other Specify all other methods:
Total percentage

E-Commerce

1. Please indicate the methods of sales used over the Internet:

Select all that apply

Mobile app

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

Company website

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

Third-party website

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

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

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

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

3. Please identify the reasons why this business did not make sales over the Internet:

Select all that apply

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

Sales of commodities

2. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, please select the commodity categories and sub-categories sold by this business unit within or outside Canada from the list below.

Select all that apply.

Food and beverages

Fresh meat and poultry
Include beef, pork, fowl and game, poultry, turkey, cooked meats, cured and smoked meats (prepackaged meats such as bacon, sausages, wieners, bologna, cooked ham, etc.).
Exclude frozen or canned meats, "deli" meat products.
Fresh fish and other fresh seafood
Include fresh, smoked and cured fish and other seafood.
Exclude frozen or canned fish and other seafood, "deli" fish and other seafood.
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Include fresh fruits and vegetables.
Exclude frozen, canned or dried fruits and vegetables.
Eggs and dairy products (exclude frozen desserts)
Include fresh milk (include chocolate milk and soya milk), fresh eggs in shell, butter, fresh or processed cheese, fresh cream and fresh yogurt.
Exclude ice cream, frozen yogurt, powdered, canned, condensed or evaporated dairy products.
Baked goods (exclude frozen products, cookies and crackers)
Include in-house fresh bakery goods or baked foods, commercial fresh bakery goods or baked foods and products of fresh bakery products.
Exclude frozen bakery products.
Perishable prepared foods (include fresh sliced deli meats, prepared entrées and fresh pasta)
Include deli luncheon meats, deli poultry, deli food (except cheese), deli fish, deli seafood, deli party platters, prepared pizza, prepared foods for take-out, prepared pizza for take-out, deli salads, perishable prepared foods (except cheese), deli foods and salad bars and prepared foods for take-out (except cheese).
Exclude cheese, meals and lunches.
Frozen food
Include frozen meats, frozen game food, frozen cooked, cured and smoked meats, frozen poultry, frozen fish, frozen smoked and cured fish, frozen smoked and cured seafood, frozen smoked and cured shellfish, frozen fruits, frozen vegetables, ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherberts, popsicles, frozen juice concentrates, frozen bakery products, frozen TV dinners and frozen entrées.
Cookies, confectionery and snack foods
Include candy, chewing gum, fruit pastilles, chips, chocolate preparations (except baking chocolate), cocoa paste, unsweetened cocoa powder, confectionary, confectionary nuts, granola bars, package sugar confectionary goods, sugar confectionary specialties, sesame bars, snack foods, popped popcorn, mixed nuts, prepackaged cookies, prepackaged biscuits or crackers, prepackaged cakes, prepackaged doughnuts, prepackaged buns and prepackaged muffins.
Exclude candy and chocolate baking items, un-popped popcorn, products primarily sold as breakfast cereals.
Packaged food dry goods, not elsewhere classified
Include canned or dried foods (except pet foods), baking supplies, baking chocolate, baking flour, baking powder, baking chopped nuts, breakfast cereals, dry coffee, powdered, canned, evaporated or condensed dairy products, dietetic foods, drink crystals, flour, food mixes, cake, biscuit and pancake mixes (except prepackaged), cooking oils, un-popped popcorn, rice, salad dressings, salt, herbs and spices, sugar, syrups and dry tea leaves.
Exclude meals and lunches, pet food.
Soft drinks (exclude bottled water)
Include canned soft drinks and bottled soft drinks (except bottled water).
Non-alcoholic beverages (exclude soft drinks, milk, hot beverages and frozen drinks)
Include non-alcoholic beer (except root beer pops), non-alcoholic wine or cider, fruit drinks (except soft drinks and frozen concentrates), juices (except soft drinks and frozen concentrates), non-alcoholic cocktails or punch, vegetable juices (except frozen concentrates), water, sparkling beverages (except water and sodas) and ice tea.
Exclude milk and cream, frozen juice concentrates, drink crystals.
Prepared hot beverages (include coffee)
Include hot coffee, hot tea and hot chocolate.
Exclude packaged coffee, tea, hot chocolate and other packaged hot beverage products.
Alcoholic beverages (exclude served on premises)
Include beer (except non-alcoholic), wine (except non-alcoholic), spirits, liquor, liqueur and coolers.
Exclude alcoholic beverages served on premises.
Alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption
Include sales of alcoholic beverages served on premise.
Ice
Include ice cubes and ice blocks.
Prepared meals
Include lunches and meals services, sales of pizza served on premises, sales in restaurant, sales in sandwich bars, sales in diners, sales in delicatessens and sales of ice cream served on premise.

Clothing, footwear and accessories

Men's outerwear coats and jackets
Include winter coats, fur coats, jackets (except sport jackets), rainwear, ski clothing, snowmobile clothing and windbreakers.
Exclude suits, sport jackets and blazers.
Men's suits, sport jackets and blazers
Include sport jackets and blazers and made-to-measure and ready-to wear suits.
Exclude occupational uniforms.
Men's pants, shirts, sweaters and other bottoms and tops
Include pants (dress and casual), shorts, dress or casual shirts (except evening dress shirts), vests (except as occupational uniforms), school uniforms, gym uniforms, indoor jackets and sweaters.
Men's sleepwear, underwear and hosiery
Include socks, underwear, pyjamas, bathrobes and nightwear.
Men's hats, gloves, belts and other accessories
Include caps or hats, belts, gloves (except for work), mitts, scarves, suspenders, ties, umbrellas and wallets.
Exclude wigs, toupees.
Men's clothing, not elsewhere classified
Include bathing suits, exercise and fitness clothing, work gloves, occupational clothing or uniforms, work jackets or vests, priest clothing, running and jogging wear and safety clothing.
Women's outerwear coats and jackets
Include winter coats, jackets, parkas, rainwear, ski jackets or suits, snowmobile suits, snowsuits, windbreakers and anoraks.
Exclude suit jackets and blazers.
Women's dresses and suits
Include one-piece and two-piece dresses, evening gowns, evening dress shirts, suits (except ski suits, snowmobile suits, snowsuits and maternity suits) and maternity dresses.
Exclude wedding gowns and occupational uniforms.
Women's skirts, pants, blouses, sweaters and other bottoms and tops
Include skirts, blouses, pants (dress and casual), jeans, blazers, jackets (except for outdoors), shorts, maternity tops or bottoms, casual shirts (except evening dress shirts), sweat tops and bottoms, sweaters, T-shirts and other tops, school uniforms and gym uniforms.
Women's lingerie, sleepwear and underwear
Include pyjamas, dressing gowns, bathrobes, foundation garments, lingerie, nightgowns, bras, nightshirts, slips and underwear.
Exclude hosiery.
Women's hosiery
Include pantyhose, stockings, nylons, socks, tights, leggings and leotards.
Women's handbags, purses and accessories
Include hats or caps (sport and fashion), gloves (except for work), mitts, scarves, purses, wallets, backpacks, belts, hair accessories, headbands, handbags and umbrellas.
Exclude wigs.
Women's clothing, not elsewhere classified
Include bathing and swim suits, exercise and fitness clothing, wedding gowns, occupational clothing or uniforms, priest clothing, running and jogging wear, safety clothing and track suits.
Boys' clothing and accessories
Include boys' clothing (sizes 2 to 20) and accessories.
Exclude very specialized sports clothing, used clothing.
Girls' clothing and accessories
Include girls' clothing (sizes 2 to 16) and accessories.
Exclude very specialized sports clothing, used clothing.
Infant clothing, fabric and accessories
Include baby clothing and accessories (infant sizes 0 to 24 months), baby bottles, nursery bedding, crib mobiles, diaper bags, baby blankets, baby linens, baby plastic pants, baby bibs, cloth diapers, breast pumps, nursery wall hangings, nursing pads, baby rattles, baby teething rings and baby soothers.
Exclude very specialized sports clothing, used clothing, disposable / paper diapers, children's books.
Unisex clothing, costumes and vestments
Include unisex clothing, unisex kilts (except as sport equipment), Halloween costumes, Christmas costumes, carnival costumes and dance costumes.
Men's athletic footwear
Include aerobic shoes, athletic footwear or shoes (except ski boots, skates and cleats), running shoes, basketball shoes, tennis shoes (except table tennis) and cross-trainers footwear.
Men's footwear and accessories (exclude athletic)
Include men's or boys' (except children) non-athletic footwear or shoes, fashion footwear or shoes, winter boots, rain boots, slippers, orthopedic shoes and men's work boots.
Exclude sport specific cleated footwear, golf shoes, bowling shoes, broomball shoes, curling shoes, ski boots, skates.
Women's athletic footwear
Include court shoes, athletic footwear or shoes (except ski boots, skates and cleats), cross-trainers footwear, running shoes, walking shoes and hiking boots.
Women's footwear and accessories (exclude athletic)
Include women's or girls' (except children) non-athletic footwear or shoes, winter boots, rain boots, orthopedic shoes and shoe accessories or clip-on.
Exclude sport specific cleated footwear, golf shoes, bowling shoes, broomball shoes, curling shoes, ski boots, skates.
Infant footwear
Include infant or babies' (except children) footwear, all types of infant non-athletic footwear or shoes and infant orthopedic shoes.
Children's athletic footwear
Include athletic footwear or shoes (except ski boots, skates and cleats) and all types of athletic footwear (except table tennis).
Children's footwear, not elsewhere classified
Include non-athletic footwear or shoes, winter boots, rain boots, fashion footwear or shoes, orthopedic, safety footwear, sandals, shoe accessories or clip-on and slippers.
Fine jewellery (include precious metal, diamonds, gemstones, and pearls)
Include fine jewellery.
Exclude watches.
Costume jewellery (include base metal, glass, plastic, and synthetic stones)
Include costume jewellery (except watches), all types of jewellery (except watches) and trinkets.
Watches
Include pocket watches, wrist watches and pendant watches.
Exclude antique watches.
Luggage, briefcases, knapsacks, and duffel bags
Include attaché cases, backpacks, knapsacks, leather or leather-like briefcases, luggage, leather and leather-like school bags, sport bags, suitcases and leather and leather-like travel accessories.
Exclude purses, wallets, billfolds, camera and instrument cases and fashion knapsacks.

Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics

Mattresses and foundations
Include bed frames, spring, foam and water mattresses (except crib and air mattresses), box springs and bedding foundations (except sofa beds and futons).
Exclude headboards, crib mattresses, air mattresses.
Infant furniture
Include new infant furniture, junior or toddler beds, infant changing tables, baby highchairs, baby crib and mattress sets, new nursery furniture or equipment and new nursery furniture parts.
Exclude car seats (see Health, personal and household products).
Indoor home furniture, not elsewhere classified
Include new bed headboards or footboards and parts, new indoor home furniture (except nursery) and parts, new indoor home office furniture and parts, new home futons and parts, new home office and office furniture and equipment and parts, all other new indoor furniture parts, home security safes and new home sofa beds and parts.
Exclude nursery furniture, lamps, mattresses and foundations, counters and cupboards.
Outdoor home furniture
Include patio furniture cushions, patio and garden furniture and cottage outdoor furniture.
Window treatments
Include indoor window treatments (except furniture coverings), blinds or shades, curtains (except shower), drapes, valances and indoor window shutters.
Household textile products, not elsewhere classified
Include furniture covers or throws, furniture coverings, bedding (except nursery), cushions and cushion covers, afghans, bathroom accessories, dishcloths or dish towels, cloth napkins, oven mitts, aprons, pot holders, doilies, non disposable table linens, tea towels and placemats or tablecloths.
Exclude disposable paper tablecloths and napkins.
Decorative home furnishings (exclude textile products)
Include household seasonal decorations or ornaments, candles, clocks (except with radio), figurines, fireplace screens and accessories, artificial and dried flowers or plants, picture or photograph frames, incense, jewellery boxes, music boxes, thermometers, barometers, room dividers, giftware, gift baskets and trophies.
Exclude outdoor specialty lighting (security, landscape, patio, etc.), real Christmas trees, Christmas gift wrap, woodstoves and clock radios.
Tableware, kitchenware, cookware and bakeware
Include bakeware, speciality bakeware, kitchenware, barbecue tools, cheese tools, egg tools, garlic or herbs tools, ice cream tools, kitchen utensils sets, speciality kitchenware, tableware, cookware, cookware sets, lunch boxes or bags, picnic baskets or accessories.
Exclude household barbecue starter fuel (see Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified), household disposable plastic tableware (see Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified).
Household cleaning supplies
Include air fresheners, toilet fresheners, fabric dyes, floor polish or wax, laundry detergent, furniture polish or wax, shoe polish, scouring powders or creams, baking soda, upholstery or rug spot removers.
Exclude personal care products (toilet paper, facial tissues, shampoos, beauty soaps, etc.) and automotive waxes and cleaners.
Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified
Include barbecue starter fuel, glues or adhesives, garment bags, garbage or trash cans, recycling bins, clothes or laundry hampers, clothes or laundry drying racks, ironing boards, laces, matches, stools, outlet covers, cabinet locks, steps, multi-platform use non-rechargeable batteries, multi-platform use rechargeable batteries, light bulbs, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, toilet paper, household paper bags, household paper napkins, household paper towels, was paper, foil food wraps, gift-wrap paper.
Exclude automotive batteries (see Section 5 Motor vehicle parts and accessories (except tires), new and used), computer batteries (see Section 3 Computers, peripherals, and networking equipment), household disposable paper or plastic tableware (utensils) (see Section 3 Tableware, kitchenware, cookware and bakeware), personal care supplies (see Section 7 Personal care supplies and equipment, not elsewhere classified), phone batteries (see Section 3 Telephones and related products), power tool batteries (see Section 8 Power tools), specialized batteries for cameras (see Section 3 Still cameras and other photographic equipment and supplies).
Small home appliances
Include electric knives, central vacuum cleaners, coffee makers or grinders, waste compactors, dehumidifiers, electric fans, floor polishers, food processors, deep fryers, food steamers, garbage disposals, portable space heaters, portable humidifiers, electric kettles, electric food mixers or processors, electric personal care appliances, heating pads, rug cleaning equipment, sewing machines, toasters, new small electrical home appliances and parts or accessories and water purifiers.
Exclude room air conditioners and microwave ovens.
Major home appliances
Include room air conditioners, major appliances, microwave ovens, convection ovens, ranges, kitchen range hoods or fans, dishwashers and washing machines and clothes dryers.
Computers, peripherals and networking equipment
Include blank audio disc, computer batteries, CD computer drives, blank computer CDs, DVD computer drives, blank computer DVDs, computer hard drives, computer integrated circuits, personal digital assistants (PDAs), printers (except toners), computer scanners, new computers and pre-loaded software, anti-glare screens, monitor stands, external numeric keypads, computer mice or mouse, computer mouse pads, CD, DVD and diskette storage boxes, cases or racks and new computers components or parts and accessories (except toners and cartridges).
Computer software (exclude games)
Include computer software (except games), computer multimedia items (except electronic games), books packaged and sold together with software (except electronic games), cassettes packaged and sold together with software (except electronic games) and disks packaged and sold together with software (except electronic games).
Telephones and related products
Include fax machines, phone answering machines, pagers (except messaging services),telephones (except phone services), new telephone or cellphone parts, telephone batteries and cellphone batteries.
Televisions and home audiovisual equipment
Include non-automotive amplifiers, audio and video equipment or supplies (except mixers), clock radios, non-automotive mini disc players (except mixers), non-automotive DVD players (except mixers), films for movie and video cameras, ghetto blasters, boom boxes or sound boards, head cleaners for audio and video tape players, headphones, microphones (except for computer), movie cameras and accessories, MP3 players (except mixers), iPod, non-automotive audio receivers and tuners, reel-to-reel tape players (except mixers), satellite dishes, non-automotive sound systems (except mixers), non-automotive stereos (except mixers), non-automotive tape recorders and players or decks (except mixers), blank audio and video tapes, televisions, television audio and new video parts, videocassette recorders or VCRs and blank video tapes or videocassettes.
Still cameras and other photographic equipment and supplies (exclude video cameras)
Include photo albums, still and digital cameras and accessories, photographic enlarging equipment, film for still cameras, still and digital cameras new parts, photographic equipment and supplies, slide projectors and accessories, photographic slides, camera lenses, photographic tripods, flash attachments, projector screens, still or digital camera cases and specialized batteries for digital video camera (except AA and AAA batteries).
Exclude video cameras and related equipment and supplies, picture frames and binoculars.
Rental services of movies and games on DVDs, tapes and cassettes
Include rental services of movies and games on DVDs, tapes and cassettes, subscription rental of movies and games.
Rental and operating leasing services of computer equipment
Include rental and operating leases of desktop computers, rental and operating leases of laptop computers, rental and operating leases of office plasma (liquid crystal display (LCD) or light emitting diode (LED)) walls and screens, rental and operating leases of office wall projectors, rental and operating leases of printers, rental and operating leases of scanners, licensing of software as part of computer equipment rental agreements, rental and operating leases of computers and related peripheral equipment, rental and operating leases of related peripheral equipment, rental of office wall projectors, licensing of software as part of computer equipment rental agreements.
Exclude financial leases for computers and related peripheral equipment.

Sporting and leisure products

Bicycles and biking equipment and accessories
Include bicycles (except children's tricycles), specialized bike clothing, biking equipment and accessories, bicycle helmets, bicycle locks and new bicycle parts (except children's tricycles).
Exercise equipment
Include exercise equipment (except clothing and videos), fitness equipment (except clothing and videos), exercise or fitness treadmills, exercise or fitness ellipticals, exercise or fitness, weighted vests, fully-assembled workout stations and home gyms.
Golf equipment
Include golf equipment (except clothing), golf fairway woods, motorized golf pull carts, non-motorized golf pull carts, golf bags, golf towels, golf accessories (except clothing), golf club head covers and golfing kilts.
Exclude motorized golf carts.
Skiing and snowboarding equipment
Include ski equipment, ski boots, aerodynamic racing ski suits, insulators for ski, boots or gloves, snowboarding equipment, snowboards, snowboard accessories, snowboard cleaning brushes and snowboard carriers.
Exclude ski jackets and apparel and water ski equipment.
Hunting, fishing and camping equipment
Include camping air mattresses (except water air mattresses), hunting ammunition, target shooting ammunition, bait, camouflage and hunting clothing, camping equipment and supplies, firearm collections, fishing equipment and accessories, hunting equipment and accessories, lanterns, fishing lures or scents, hunting lures or scents, sleeping bags, camping stoves, fishing tackle boxes, tents and bows or arrows.
Exclude tent trailers.
Team sporting equipment
Include balls (except golf and exercise balls), baseball, football and soccer cleats or shoes, baseball, soft ball, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, ringette, rugby and hockey uniforms (except as street wear) and equipment.
Exclude baseball caps and other sports clothing for street wear.
Sporting equipment, not elsewhere classified
Include water air mattresses, badminton equipment, bowling equipment or accessories, boxing equipment or accessories, broomball equipment or accessories, curling equipment or accessories, curling sliders or grippers (except discs), fencing sport equipment, harness goods, halters or leads, in-line skates, figure skates, billiard (include pool equipment and accessories and snooker equipment and accessories), racquet sports equipment, tennis equipment or accessories (except footwear and clothing), rock climbing equipment or accessories, snowshoes, squash equipment or supplies (except footwear and clothing), sailboards, scuba gear, snorkels, skateboards, roller skates, surfboards, trampolines and fireworks.
Exclude used sporting goods.
Electronic game consoles (except game software)
Include video game consoles, electronic game consoles.
Exclude downloadable game software (see Game software), game software on physical media (see Game software on physical media).
Game software on physical media
Include 3D game software, on physical media, action game software, on physical media, electronic games for game consoles, on physical media, electronic tablet games, on physical media, game applications for tablets, on physical media, game software for computer, on physical media, game software on physical media, ordered online and delivered to the client, role-paying game software, on physical media, simulation game software, on physical media, sports video game, on physical media, strategy and tactics game software, on physical media, trivia quiz game software, on physical media, video game software, on physical media, printed books, packaged and sold together with game software on physical media.
Exclude game consoles (see Section 4 Electronic game consoles), used or second-hand sales of physical media containing video games or game software (see Section 9 Antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise.
Game software, downloadable
Include downloadable 3D game software, downloadable action game software, downloadable role-paying game software, downloadable simulation game software, downloadable sports video game, downloadable strategy and tactics game software, downloadable trivia quiz game software, electronic games for game consoles, downloadable electronic tablet games, downloadable game applications for smart phones, downloadable game applications for tablets, downloadable game software for computer.
Exclude game consoles (see Electronic game consoles), game software on physical media, bought online (see Game software on physical media), games on demand streamed over the Internet to fixed and mobile devices.
Toys and games (exclude game consoles and game software)
Include ball toys, non-electronic games, microscope toy models, telescope toy models, puzzle games, toy and hobby racing sets, sleds, sleighs, toboggans, soccer table games, soccer table balls, video games, wagon toys, air tennis table games, board games, specialized replacement toy batteries (except AA, AAA, D, C, 9V, Common Button Cells), playground structures and playground equipment.
Exclude computer software games, three-wheeled bikes for adults, used toys and games.
Artists' equipment and supplies
Include brushes, charcoal supplies, paint supplies, paintbrushes supplies, canvases supplies and easel supplies.
Musical instruments and print music
Include new musical instruments, accessories and supplies, musical whistles, drums, turntables, samplers, musical synthesizers and organs.
Exclude amplifiers, sound boards, mixers, speakers and microphones.
Sewing and knitting supplies
Include yarns or threads, knitting yarns, sewing threads, ribbons, fabrics, measuring tapes, notions, buttons, crochet hooks and dressmakers or sewing patterns.
Exclude sewing machines.
Craft and hobby kits and leisure supplies, not elsewhere classified
Include air hockey game equipment, hobby supplies, table hockey games, make-up, hobby model kits, craft supplies, bows craft supplies, glue guns and other glues craft supplies, handicraft kits and stained glass making supplies.
Exclude household and industrial glues and adhesives.
Printed books
Include printed atlases, printed bibles, printed books ordered online and delivered to the client, printed hardcover children's books, printed hardcover non-fiction books, printed new soft cover books, printed paperback literary fiction books, printed reference books, printed talking books, printed technical books, printed textbooks, printed trade hardcover books, electronic books stored on a physical media.
Exclude coloring books (see Craft and hobby kits, and leisure supplies), printed books packaged and sold together with game software on physical media (see Game software on physical media), printed books packaged and sold together with software (except game software) (see Computer software (except game)), printed comic books (see Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, printed).
E-books
Include children's e-books, e-Atlases, e-Bibles, e-Textbooks, literary fiction e-books, professional e-books, scholarly e-books, technical e-books, trade e-books, comic e-books.
Exclude books stored and sold in CDs and DVDs, but not sold as downloads (see Printed books).
Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, printed
Include printed community newspapers, printed daily newspapers, printed ethnic newspapers, printed magazines, printed newspapers ordered online and delivered to the client, printed periodicals, printed comic books.
Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, online
Include online community newspapers, online daily newspapers, online ethnic newspapers, online magazines, online periodicals.
Exclude newspapers, magazines and other printed periodicals bought online (see Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, printed).
Other publications not elsewhere classified, printed
Include anniversary cards, printed, art prints, greeting cards printed, love cards printed, posters, printed maps, wedding cards printed.
Exclude printed postcards, invitations, calendars, diaries and planners (see Home office supplies not elsewhere classified).
Other publications not elsewhere classified, online
Include digital maps, online anniversary cards, online birthday cards, online Christmas cards, online greeting cards, online love cards, online wedding cards.
Audio recordings, on physical media
Include audio recordings on physical media ordered online and delivered to the client, digital recorded natural sounds, on physical media, digital recordings on physical media, musical songs on physical media, new pre-recorded audio CDs, new pre-recorded audio discs, new vinyl records, ocean or sea sound recordings, on physical media, spoken voices or words recordings on physical media, wildlife sound recordings, on physical media.
Exclude used or second-hand sales of physical media containing audio recordings (see Section 9 Antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise).
Audio recordings, downloadable
Include digital recorded natural sound downloads, downloadable music albums, downloadable musical songs, downloadable ocean or sea sound recordings, downloadable spoken voices or words recordings, downloadable wildlife sound recordings, MP3 music downloads.
Exclude audio on demand streamed over the Internet on fixed and mobile devices; audio recordings on physical media bought online (see Audio recordings, on physical media).
Movies, on physical media
Include action or adventure movies on physical media, documentary movies on physical media, drama movies on physical media, movies on physical media ordered online and delivered to the client, new pre-recorded movie DVDs, new pre-recorded movie laser discs, romance movies on physical media, science fiction movies on physical media.
Exclude used or second-hand sales of physical media containing movie recordings (see Section 9 Antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise).
Movies, downloadable
Include action or adventure movies downloads, documentary movies downloads, drama movies downloads, romance movies downloads, science fiction movies downloads.
Exclude movies on demand streamed over the Internet to fixed and mobile devices, movies on physical media bought online (see Movies, on physical media).
Television programs and other video recordings, on physical media
Include reality television program recordings, on physical media, television drama and comedy program recordings, on physical media, television formal education and pre-school program recordings, on physical media, television long-form documentary program recordings, on physical media, television music and dance program recordings, on physical media, television music video clips program recordings, on physical media, television programs and other video recordings, on physical media, ordered online and delivered to the client, television sports program recordings, on physical media, television talk or panel show program recordings, on physical media.
Exclude used or second-hand sales of physical media containing television programs and other video recordings (see Section 9 Antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise).
Television programs and other video recordings, downloadable
Include reality television program recordings downloads, television drama and comedy program recordings downloads, television formal education and pre-school program recordings downloads, television long-form documentary program recordings downloads, television music and dance program recordings downloads, television music video clips program recordings downloads, television talk or panel show program recordings downloads.
Exclude television programs and other video recordings, on physical media, bought online (see Television programs and other video recordings, on physical media); television programs and other videos on demand streamed over the Internet to fixed and mobile devices.

Motor vehicles, recreational vehicles, motor vehicles parts and accessories

New passenger automobiles
Include new automobiles (except jeeps, vans, light trucks, SUVs, pickup trucks, medium and heavy trucks).
Exclude parts and accessories.
New minivans, sport utility vehicles and light trucks
Include new jeeps, minivans, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, light trucks and vans (except converted vans).
Exclude parts and accessories.
New medium and heavy trucks
Include new buses and class 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 trucks.
Exclude parts and accessories.
Used passenger automobiles
Include antique cars and used cars.
Exclude parts and accessories.
Used minivans, sport utility vehicles and light trucks
Include used and antique light truck, used and antique vans (except converted vans), used and antique jeeps, used minivans, used pickup trucks, used sport utility vehicles, used street legal army light trucks and used street legal army jeeps.
Exclude parts and accessories
Used medium and heavy trucks
Include used buses and used class 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 trucks.
Exclude parts and accessories.
New motorcycles and scooters
Include motorcycle clothing, motorcycles (except all-terrain vehicles), motorcycle parts and accessories, scooters, scooter parts and accessories, motorized scooters, motorized scooter parts and accessories, motorcycle trailers, non-automotive motorcycles parts and accessories, non-automotive scooter parts and accessories and non-automotive moped parts and accessories.
New motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers
Include truck camper appliances, motor home appliances, travel trailer appliances, truck mounted campers, recreational converted vans, motor homes, motor home parts and accessories, non-automotive motor home parts, non-automotive travel trailer parts, non-automotive truck camper parts, non-automotive converted van parts, tent trailers, tent trailer parts and accessories, travel trailers, travel trailer parts and accessories, truck camper parts and accessories, truck campers and folding camping trailers.
New snowmobiles and other personal off-road vehicles
Include all-terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicle parts and accessories, non-automotive all-terrain vehicle parts and accessories, snowmobiles, snowmobile parts and accessories, personal watercraft trailers, snowmobile trailers and non-automotive snowmobile parts and accessories.
New recreational boats and other recreational vehicles, not elsewhere classified
Include yacht appliances, cruise appliances, boat parts and accessories, houseboats, boats, boating radar equipment, fishing boats and motors, speeding boats and motors, cabin cruisers, yachts, sails, non-automotive boat parts and accessories, canoes, kayaks and utility trailers, new motorized golf carts.
Used motorcycles and scooters
Include used scooters, motorcycles (except all-terrain vehicles) and mopeds, scooters, motorcycles and mopeds used parts and accessories, non-automotive motorbike and mopeds used parts and accessories.
Used motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers
Include used motor homes, tent trailers, travel trailers, truck campers and converted recreational vans, used motor home, travel trailers, truck camper and converted van parts and accessories, used camper and travel trailer appliances, used non-automotive motor home, travel trailers, truck camper and converted van parts.
Used snowmobiles and other personal off-road vehicles
Include used snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles, snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles used parts and accessories, non-automotive snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles used parts and accessories, used snowmobile trailers.
Used recreational boats and other used recreational vehicles, not elsewhere classified
Include used personal aircraft, parts and accessories, used boats, parts and accessories, used canoes, houseboats, motorized golf carts, yachts, kayaks, boat oars, fishing boats and motors, speeding boats and motors, cabin cruisers, boat paddles, canoe paddles, kayak paddles, sails and used non-automotive boat parts and accessories.
New motor vehicle tires
Include new, used and retreaded tires for buses, medium trucks or class 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 trucks, cars, minivans or vans, farm equipment, recreational vehicles, utility trailers and heavy trucks
Motor vehicle parts and accessories, new and used (exclude tires)
Include automotive air conditioners, automotive new and used parts and accessories (except tires, tubes and baby car seats), trailer hitches, hubcaps, new and used bus parts (except tires and tubes), new and used medium truck parts (except tires and tubes), new and used class 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 truck parts (except tires and tubes), new and used heavy truck parts (except tires and tubes), used car parts (except tires, tubes and baby car seats), new pickup truck parts (except tires and tubes), used pickup truck parts (except tires and tubes), new and used van or minivan parts (except tires, tubes and baby car seats), new and used jeep and other sport utility vehicle parts (except tires, tubes and baby car seats), automotive new or used parts for farm equipment (except tires and tubes), automotive new or used parts for recreational vehicles (except tires and tubes), car radios and remote car starters.
Automotive chemicals
Include antifreeze, automotive oils, carburetor cleaners, fuel injector cleaners, automotive engine oils, gas line cleaners, automotive lubricating greases, windshield washer fluids.
Exclude automotive fuels.
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair services
Include maintenance and repair services for automobiles and light trucks, motor homes, travel trailers and campers, heavy trucks and buses.
Rental and operating leasing services of motor homes, travel trailers and campers
Include rental and operating leasing services without operator of motor homes, campers, tent trailers and road recreational vehicles containing sleeping space.
Exclude financial leases for campers, motor homes, travel trailers.
Rental and operating leasing services of automobiles and light trucks, without operator
Include rental and non-financial leasing services of automobiles and light trucks and vans, without operator.
Exclude rental of passenger automobiles and light trucks or vans with operator or driver.
Rental and operating leasing services of heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses, without operator
Include rental and operating leasing services of heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses, without operator.
Exclude financial leases of heavy truck, truck trailers and buses, rental or operating leasing of buses or coaches with driver, rental of heavy truck and truck trailers, with operator, for general freight transportation, rental of heavy truck and truck trailers, with operator, for specialized freight transportation.

Automotive and household fuels

Automotive fuels
Include diesel fuel, ethanol fuel blends, gasoline, automotive natural gas and automotive propane fuel.
Household fuels
Include coal fuel, electrical supply, electric power supply, firewood, home heating fuels, natural gas for home appliance and heating, propane for household use, wood pellets fuel, heating oils, kerosene and wood for stoves and fireplaces.

Health, personal and household products

Prescription pharmaceuticals
Include drugs purchased with a prescription.
Exclude over-the-counter drugs and drugs purchased without a prescription.
Non-prescription pharmaceuticals
Include over-the-counter drugs (except vitamin, mineral, and other health supplements), non-prescription drugs (except vitamin, mineral, and other health supplements) and non-prescription sleeping aids.
Exclude drugs purchased with a prescription and other toiletries/personal care products.
Vitamins, minerals, and other health supplements
Include herbal health supplement remedies, mineral health supplements, nutritional power bars, vitamins or multivitamins and body enhancing supplements.
Prescription eyewear
Include prescription glasses (eyeglasses) or spectacles, contact lenses (with prescription) and prescription sunglasses.
Exclude eyewear bought without a prescription (including sunglasses), frames bought separately, eyeglass cases and other accessories and contact lens solutions and cleaners.
Non-prescription eyewear
Include non-prescription sunglasses, non-prescription glasses or eyeglasses, eyewear accessories, eyeglass cases, eyeglass frames bought separately and non-prescription contact lenses.
Exclude prescription eyewear, including prescription sunglasses and contact lenses and contact lens solutions and cleaners.
Home health products, not elsewhere classified
Include home health care equipment and supplies, parts and accessories of home health care equipment and supplies, sick room equipment and supplies, artificial limbs, bedpans, braces, walking canes, crutches, first-aid kits, hearing aids, orthotic devices, health care thermometers, walkers health care equipment, walkers medical equipment and wheelchairs.
Exclude eyewear, orthopedic shoes, exercise and fitness equipment and drugs/medications.
Disposable diapers
Include disposable baby diapers and disposable adult diapers.
Infant and children's car seats
Include infant or children's car seats.
Strollers and infant care products, not elsewhere classified
Include baby carriers, baby strollers, baby carriages, baby monitors and baby walkers.
Cosmetics and fragrances
Include cosmetics and fragrances (except personal care goods), concealer makeup, face powder makeup, rouge (blush or blusher) makeup, contour powder or cream makeup, highlight (cream, liquid or powder) makeup, bronzer makeup, mascara, nail colour polishes, makeup removers, face creams and lotions, hand lotions or cream and facial masks or peels.
Toiletries
Include personal toiletries, hair shampoos and conditioners, aftershave (cream, liquid or gel), shaving creams or gels, toothpastes, skin lotions, personal liquid soap, personal soaps, bath and shower gels, bath and shower oils, bath and shower salts, personal deodorants, personal anti-perspirants, body or skin toners, mouthwashes, denture cleaners, non-electric toothbrushes, non-electric razors, non-electric depilatories, razor blades, hand mirrors, pumice stones, rubbing alcohol, haircare preparations, foot care sprays, foot care powders and astringents.
Feminine hygiene products
Include sanitary napkins, sanitary towels, pantyliners and menstrual cups.
Personal care supplies and equipment, not elsewhere classified
Include wigs, toupees, hair pieces, baby care products, bandages, personal hair bleaches, condoms, contact lens solutions and cleaners, non-prescription contraceptives, cosmetic bags, cotton balls and batting, emery boards, nail files or clippers, health and beauty aids, hot water bottles, nail polishers and removers, artificial finger nails, non-electric personal care products (except toiletries), pregnancy test kits, prophylactics, optical saline solutions, sunscreens and petroleum jelly.
Exclude electric personal care appliances (shavers, razors, toothbrushes, hair dryers, curling irons, heating pads, etc.), drugs, cosmetics and fragrances, eyewear, hair accessories and home health care equipment and supplies (crutches, canes, wheelchairs, etc.).

Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products

Hardware
Include builders' hardware, home hardware, farm hardware, cabinet hardware, furniture hardware, kitchen hardware. (Include locksets, key blanks, fasteners, nuts, bolts, nails, screws, washers, hinges, knobs and pulls, etc.).
Hand tools
Include files and rasps, non-powered glue guns and glue, hammers, hatchets, non-automotive jacks, ladders, measuring tapes, propane torch kits, non-power mechanics' tools, non-powered hand tools (except garden tools), non-powered staple guns, snow shovels (except electric), hand tool belts and toolboxes for non-powered hand tools.
Exclude garden tools, hoes, rakes, garden shovels, spades.
Power tools
Include power saws (except chain saws), rechargeable batteries for power tools, power tool batteries, power tools belts, power carpenters' tools, power mechanics' tools, electric snow shovels, electric snow scoops, soldering irons, toolboxes for power tools, power tools (except garden tools) and electric picks.
Exclude chainsaws.
Major household air conditioning, heating and water heating equipment
Include central air conditioners, household air exchangers, household air cleaners, baseboard heaters, furnace belts, household air or heating ducts, air or heating vents, water heating equipment and cooling equipment and supplies.
Plumbing and electrical supplies (include fixtures)
Include bathtubs, cables (electrical), home circuit breakers, electrical equipment and supplies, exhaust fans, faucets, fireplace inserts, home heating furnaces, fuse boxes, heating equipment and supplies, humidifiers attached to furnace, indoor Jacuzzis, light plugs, home plumbing pipes or valves, stove pipes, electrical plates or covers, plumbing equipment and supplies, home power generators, shower heads, sinks, solar panel heating kits, home electrical switches, home electrical plugs, household thermostat, household toilets, indoor whirlpools and woodstoves.
Paint, painting supplies and wallpaper
Include household paint brushes or rollers, paint strippers or thinners, household paint, wood stains, varnishes and household wallpaper.
Exclude craft and artists' paints and thinners, automotive paints and glass.
Flooring, floor coverings and floor and wall tiles
Include carpets or rugs, household floor mats (except bath and for fitness equipment), floor tiles, ceramic, porcelain, clay or cork tile countertops, fireplace tiles, hardwood or parquet flooring and linoleum flooring.
Exclude ceiling tiles.
Lumber and other renovation materials and supplies
Include baseboard trim, bathroom cabinets (except medicine), fibreglass insulation batting, structural beams, lumber boards, building or paving bricks, caulking compounds, ceiling tiles, corrugated steel roofing, countertops, doors, drywall, eavestroughing, fencing, door or window frames, garage door, kitchen cabinets, building lumber, medium density fibreboard sheets, moulding, plywood, posts or poles, prefabricated stairs and other structural pieces, shingles, outdoor shutters, siding, non-automotive weatherstripping, windows and pressure-treated wood.
Exclude hardwood flooring, tiles, marble and granite.
Hardware and renovation related products, not elsewhere classified
Include ceiling fans, household interior or exterior lighting fixtures, decorative mirrors, convex or concave mirrors for security, household alarm systems, asphalt sealing compounds, industrial cleaning compounds, concrete sealing compounds, driveway sealing compounds (oil base or acrylic), duct tape, electrical tape, flagpoles, garage door openers, industrial glues or adhesives, general purpose lubricating greases, house numbers or letters, mailboxes hardware, masking tape, medicine cabinets, lubricating oils (except cooking and automotive), water pressure cleaners, propane torch cylinders, sandpaper, shelving or brackets, vacuum cleaners or shop vacs, non-electrical wire and safety equipment (except safety clothing and footwear for women, men, children and infants).
Lawnmowers, snowblowers and gardening tools
Include chain saws, new garden tractors, lawnmowers, snowblowers, tillers, leaf loaders, trimmers, concrete curbing machines, gardening tools, top soil mixtures lawn dressings, lawn sprinklers, plant and tree pruners, garden shovels, garden spades, garden tools, wheelbarrows, outdoor urns and outdoor planters.
Live plants, seeds and other home and garden supplies (exclude agricultural fertilizers and pesticides)
Include outdoor hot tubs, outdoor spas, outdoor whirlpools, above ground pools, plant bulbs, bushes and shrubs, cut real Christmas trees, lawn and garden flowers, peat moss, lawn and garden plants, nursery stock seedlings, seeds, sod, outdoor soil, nursery stock trees, live plants, picnic tables, barbecues and accessories, composters, lawn ornaments, outdoor specialty lighting, pool chemicals and propane tanks for barbecues.
Rental and operating leasing services of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (exclude office equipment)
Include rental and operating leasing services of air, rail, and water transportation equipment (without operator) or other commercial or industrial machinery (without operator).
Exclude rental and leasing services of office equipment.

Miscellaneous retail products

Pets
Include domestic and exotic household pets.
Exclude pet food, accessories and supplies (see pet foods, supplies and accessories).
Pet food, supplies and accessories
Include pet foods, snacks and treats, wild bird feed, pet toys, leashes, shampoo, clippers, aquariums, cages, beds.
Exclude pets (see pets), tack and saddlery (see sporting equipment not elsewhere classified).
Tobacco products and accessories (exclude e-cigarettes)
Include tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, rolling machines, cigarette holders, snuff, tobacco papers, cigarette lighters, cigarette holders, cigarette filters.
Exclude household matches (see Section 3 Miscellaneous household supplies not elsewhere classified), e-cigarettes (see Electronic cigarettes, e-liquid refills, vaporizers and other e-liquid delivery systems).
Electronic cigarettes, e-liquid refills, vaporizers and other e-liquid delivery systems
Include atomizers for e-cigarettes, cartomizers for e-cigarettes, cartridges for e-liquids, clearomizers for e-cigarettes, disposable e-cigarettes, e-cigarette drip tips, e-cigarette kits, e-liquids with or without nicotine (refills), e-pipes, rechargeable e-cigarette kits, vape pens, vaporizers for e-cigarettes.
Exclude battery chargers, sold separately (see Section 3, Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified), digital display incorporating light emitting diodes (LED), not assembled or mounted, for small electronic devices, sold separately (see Section 9 Other miscellaneous equipment and supplies, not elsewhere classified), household batteries, sold separately (see Section 3, Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified), microchips and other printed and integrated circuits, not assembled or mounted, for electronic devices, (see Section 9, Other miscellaneous equipment and supplies, not elsewhere classified), plastic and glass vial containers, not assembled or mounted in e-cigarettes, (see Section 9, Other miscellaneous equipment and supplies, not elsewhere classified), universal serial bus (USB) connectors, adapters or cables, sold separately (see Section 3, Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified).
Home office equipment, not elsewhere classified
Include adding machines, photocopiers, typewriters.
Home office supplies, not elsewhere classified
Include home office computer ink jet cartridges, desk accessories, home office supplies (pens, pencils, markers, scotch tape, etc.), stationery (notepads, notebooks, envelopes, file folders, etc.), party supplies.
Exclude gift wrapping paper (see Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified).
Farm equipment
Include new and used tractors, hay balers, harrows, combines, horse and cattle trailers and other specialized farm equipment (include parts).
Farm supplies
Include animal feed, seeds, fertilizers, pesticides and insecticides, herbicides and livestock.
Supplies for beer and wine making
Include concentrates, malts, beer and wine making chemicals, corks and beer caps, beer and wine making labels and bottles.
Exclude fees for beer and/or wine making.
Cut flowers, indoor potted plants and floral supplies
Include cut flowers, indoor potted plants, potting soil and floral supplies.
Exclude fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides and outdoor nursery stock and supplies.
Monuments and tombstones
Include coffins, caskets, tombstones and urns.
Manufactured mobile homes
Include new and used mobile homes.
Professional and scientific instruments
Include microscopes, surveyor's equipment, laboratory equipment, telescopes.
Equipment and supplies for non-farm activities, not elsewhere classified
Include audio and video mixers, new personal aircraft and new aircraft parts and accessories.
Artwork
Include sculptures, paintings, original drawings and artwork carvings.
Collectors' items
Include stamps, coins, cards, autographed items, related albums.
Antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise (exclude motor vehicles and mobile homes)
Include used, second-hand or antique goods such as sporting goods, clothing, footwear, furniture, appliances, computers, electronics, books, musical instruments, musical recordings, CD, DVDs and jewellery.
Exclude used automobiles, used automotive parts and accessories and used mobile homes.
Other miscellaneous equipment and supplies not elsewhere classified
Include crests, digital display incorporating light emitting diodes (LED), for small electronic devices, gift cards, gift certificates, glass vial containers, not assembled or mounted in e-cigarettes, key chains, key rings, key tags, marital aids, microchips and other printed and integrated circuits, for electronic devices, novelties, phone cards, pins, plastic vial containers, not assembled or mounted in e-cigarettes, souvenirs.

Other retail

Retail trade commissions
Include commissions from cataloque sales, commissions from gift cards sales, commissions from gift certificates sales, commissions from leasing of home audiovisual equipment, commissions from leasing of motor homes (except with operator), commissions from rental of computer equipment, commissions from rental of household appliances, commissions from the sales of lottery tickets and other games of chance to gamblers, sales of instant tickets for sports pool games to gamblers, for a fee or commission, sale of instant-win lottery tickets to gamblers for a fee or commission, charity commissions, commissions from repairs and maintenance.
Exclude lottery tickets issued by the lottery operator, the service of buying and selling merchandise on own account at the final step in the distribution chain.

Miscellaneous services

Rental and operating leasing services of office furniture and equipment (exclude computer equipment)
Include rental and operating leases of cubicle partitions, office chairs, desks, filing cabinets, office safes, cash registers, fax machines, photocopiers, word processors.
Exclude rental and leasing services of computer and peripheral equipment (see section 3, Rental and operating leasing services of computer equipment), financial leases for office furniture and equipment.
Rental and operating leasing services of other goods (exclude movies and games on DVDs, tapes and cassettes)
Include rental and operating leasing services of audiovisual equipment and appliances, of formal wear, costumes and accessories, of home health care equipment, of equipment for parties and other social events, of recreational goods and equipment, rental and non-financial leasing services of household furniture and furnishings.
Exclude rental and leasing services of movies and games on DVDs, tapes and cassettes (see section 3, Rental services of movies and games on DVDs, tapes and cassettes).
Repair and maintenance services (exclude for buildings and transportation equipment)
Include maintenance and repair services for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment, electronic and precision equipment and personal and household goods, computer hardware, boats, tent trailers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, sporting equipment.
Exclude repair and maintenance services for buildings and motor vehicles.

Other goods and services

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5. For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, please report sales of all commodities (goods and services) sold by this business unit within or outside Canada.

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For the reporting period of YYYY-MM-DD to YYYY-MM-DD, please report sales of all commodities (goods and services) sold by this business unit within or outside Canada.
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Fresh meat and poultry
Fresh fish and other seafood
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Eggs and dairy products (exclude frozen desserts)
Baked goods (except frozen products, cookies and crackers)
Perishable prepared foods (include fresh sliced deli meats, prepared entrées and fresh pasta)
Frozen food
Cookies, confectionery, and snack foods
Packaged food dry goods, not elsewhere classified
Soft drinks (exclude bottled water)
Non-alcoholic beverages (exclude soft drinks, milk, hot beverages and frozen drinks)
Prepared hot beverages (include coffee)
Alcoholic beverages (exclude served on premises)
Alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption
Ice
Prepared meals
Men's outerwear coats and jackets
Men's suits, sport jackets and blazers
Men's pants, shirts, sweaters and other bottoms and tops
Men's sleepwear, underwear and hosiery
Men's hats, gloves, belts, and other accessories
Men's clothing, not elsewhere classified
Women's outerwear coats and jackets
Women's dresses and suits
Women's skirts, pants, blouses, sweaters and other bottoms and tops
Women's lingerie, sleepwear and underwear
Women's hosiery
Women's handbags, purses and accessories
Women's clothing, not elsewhere classified
Boys' clothing and accessories
Girls' clothing and accessories
Infant clothing, fabric and accessories
Unisex clothing, costumes and vestments
Men's athletic footwear
Men's footwear and accessories (exclude athletic)
Women's athletic footwear
Women's footwear and accessories (exclude athletic)
Infant footwear
Children's athletic footwear
Children's footwear, not elsewhere classified
Fine jewellery (include precious metal, diamonds, gemstones, and pearls)
Costume jewellery (include base metal, glass, plastic, and synthetic stones)
Watches
Luggage, briefcases, knapsacks, and duffel bags
Mattresses and foundations
Infant furniture
Indoor home furniture, not elsewhere classified
Outdoor home furniture
Window treatments
Household textile products, not elsewhere classified
Decorative home furnishings (exclude textile products)
Tableware, kitchenware, cookware and bakeware
Household cleaning supplies
Miscellaneous household supplies, not elsewhere classified
Small home appliances
Major home appliances
Computers, peripherals, and networking equipment
Computer software (exclude games)
Telephones and related products
Televisions and home audiovisual equipment
Still cameras and other photographic equipment and supplies (exclude video cameras)
Rental services of movies and games on DVD's, tapes and cassettes
Rental and operating leasing services of computer equipment
Bicycles and biking equipment and accessories
Exercise equipment
Golf equipment
Skiing and snowboarding equipment
Hunting, fishing and camping equipment
Team sporting equipment
Sporting equipment, not elsewhere classified
Electronic game consoles (except game software)
Game software on physical media
Game software, downloadable
Toys and games (exclude game consoles and game software)
Artists' equipment and supplies
Musical instruments and print music
Sewing and knitting supplies
Craft and hobby kits and leisure supplies, not elsewhere classified
Printed books
E-books
Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, printed
Newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, online
Other publications not elsewhere classified, printed
Other publications not elsewhere classified, online
Audio recordings, on physical media
Audio recordings, downloadable
Movies, on physical media
Movies, downloadable
Television programs and other video recordings, on physical media
Television programs and other video recordings, downloadable
New passenger automobiles
New minivans, sport utility vehicles and light trucks
New medium and heavy trucks
Used passenger automobiles
Used minivans, sport utility vehicles and light trucks
Used medium and heavy trucks
New motorcycles and scooters
New motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers
New snowmobiles and other personal off-road vehicles
New recreational boats and other recreational vehicles, not elsewhere classified
Used motorcycles and scooters
Used motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers
Used snowmobiles and other personal off-road vehicles
Used recreational boats and other recreational vehicles, not elsewhere classified
New motor vehicle tires
Motor vehicle parts and accessories, new and used (exclude tires)
Automotive chemicals
Motor vehicle maintenance and repair services
Rental and operating leasing services of motor homes, travel trailers and campers
Rental and operating leasing services of automobiles and light trucks, without operator
Rental and operating leasing services of heavy trucks, truck trailers and buses, without operator
Automotive fuels
Household fuels
Prescription pharmaceuticals
Non-prescription pharmaceuticals
Vitamin, mineral, and other health supplements
Prescription eyewear
Non-prescription eyewear
Home health products, not elsewhere classified
Disposable diapers
Infant and children's car seats
Strollers and infant care products, not elsewhere classified
Cosmetics and fragrances
Toiletries
Feminine hygiene products
Personal care supplies and equipment, not elsewhere classified
Hardware
Hand tools
Power tools
Major household air conditioning, heating, and water heating equipment
Plumbing and electrical supplies (include fixtures)
Paint, painting supplies and wallpaper
Flooring, floor coverings and floor and wall tiles
Lumber and other renovation materials and supplies
Hardware and renovation related products, not elsewhere classified
Lawnmowers, snowblowers and gardening tools
Live plants, seeds and other home and garden supplies (exclude agricultural fertilizers and pesticides)
Rental and operating leasing services of commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (exclude office equipment)
Pets
Pet food, supplies, and accessories
Tobacco products and accessories (exclude e-cigarettes)
Electronic cigarettes, e-liquid refills, vaporizers and other e-liquid delivery systems
Home office equipment, not elsewhere classified
Home office supplies, not elsewhere classified
Farm equipment
Farm supplies
Supplies for beer and wine making
Cut flowers, indoor potted plants and floral supplies
Monuments and tombstones
Manufactured mobile homes
Professional and scientific instruments
Equipment and supplies for non-farm activities, not elsewhere classified
Artwork
Collectors' items
Antiques, and used or second-hand merchandise (exclude motor vehicles and mobile homes)
Other miscellaneous equipment and supplies not elsewhere classified
Retail trade commissions
Rental and operating leasing services of office furniture and equipment (exclude computer equipment)
Rental and operating leasing services of other goods (exclude movies and games on DVDs, tapes and cassettes)
Repair and maintenance services (exclude for buildings and transportation equipment)
Other goods and services 1:
Other goods and services 2:
Other goods and services 3:
Other goods and services 4:
Other goods and services 5:
Other goods and services 6:
Other goods and services 7:
Other goods and services 8:
Other goods and services 9:
Other goods and services 10:
Total sales of goods and services

Changes or events

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

Select all that apply.

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

Contact person

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

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

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

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

Feedback

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

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

Hours:
Minutes:

2. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

2019 Census Test: Form 2A.2

Complete online: 2019 Census Test

Secure access code

Prov.
CD
CU
VR line No.
CLD
Forms 3
Questionnaire No.

Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada

Preparations for the next census have begun, and Statistics Canada is seeking your participation in this important test.

By law, your household must complete a 2019 Census Test questionnaire. Your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.

The information that you provide will be used by Statistics Canada for statistical purposes.

Be part of this new portrait of Canada and complete your census questionnaire today.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Anil Arora
Chief Statistician of Canada

Complete your census questionnaire:

Online: 2019 Census Test by using the secure access code printed above.
On paper: please print using capital letters.

Any questions?

2019 Census Test
Call us free of charge at 1-855-850-2019
TTY: 1-833-830-3109

Confidential when completed

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19.

Step A

1. What is your telephone number?

2. What is the address of this dwelling?

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code

3. What is the mailing address of this dwelling, if different from above?

(e.g., Rural Route, PO Box or General Delivery)

Step B

1. Including yourself, how many persons usually live at this address on May 14, 2019?

Number of persons

2. Including yourself, list all persons who usually live here on May 14, 2019.

Important: Begin the list with an adult followed, if applicable, by that person's spouse or common-law partner and by their children. Continue with all other persons who usually live at this address.

Person 1: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 2: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 3: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 4: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 5: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 6: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 7: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 8: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 9: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 10: Family name(s), Given name(s)

Step C

Did you leave anyone out of step B because you were not sure the person should be listed?

For example, a student, a child in joint custody, a person temporarily away, a person who lives here temporarily, a resident from another country with a work or study permit, a refugee claimant, etc.

No
Yes
- Specify the name and the relationship.
- Specify the reason.

Step D

Copy the names in step B to question 1, at the top of pages 4 to 7.

Keep the same order.

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

1. Whom to include in Step B

All persons who have their main residence at this address on May 14, 2019, including newborn babies, roommates and persons who are temporarily away
Canadian citizens, landed immigrants (permanent residents), persons who have claimed refugee status (asylum seekers), persons from another country with a work or study permit and family members living here with them
Persons staying at this address temporarily on May 14, 2019 who have no main residence elsewhere.

2. Where to include persons with more than one residence

Children in joint custody should be included in the home of the parent where they live most of the time. Children who spend equal time with each parent should be included in the home of the parent with whom they are staying on May 14, 2019.
Students who return to live with their parents during the year should be included at their parents' address, even if they live elsewhere while attending school or working at a summer job.
Spouses or common-law partners temporarily away who stay elsewhere while working or studying should be listed at the main residence of their family, if they return periodically.
Persons in an institution for less than six months (for example, in a home for the aged, a hospital or a prison) should be listed at their usual residence.

If this address is:

a secondary residence (for example, a cottage) for all persons who stayed here on May 14, 2019 (all these persons have their main residence elsewhere in Canada), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your main residence address at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
a dwelling occupied only by residents of another country visiting Canada (for example, on vacation or on a business trip), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your country of residence at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
the home of a government representative of another country (for example, an embassy or a high commission) and family members, mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and the country that you represent at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.

Name
Telephone number
Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code
Country

Mail this questionnaire in the enclosed envelope today.

In the spaces provided, copy the names in the same order as in Step B. Then answer the following questions for each person.

The following questions refer to each person's situation on May 14, 2019, unless otherwise specified.

1. Name

Family name
Given name

2. What was this person’s sex at birth?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

Male
Female

3. What is this person’s gender?

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

Male
Female
Or please specify your gender

4. What are this person's date of birth and age?

If the exact date of birth is not known, enter the best estimate. For children less than 1 year old, enter 0 for age.

Day/Month/Year
Age

5. What is this person's marital status?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Never legally married
Legally married (and not separated)
Separated, but still legally married
Divorced
Widowed

6. Is this person living with a common-law partner?

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple but who are not married, regardless of the duration of the relationship.

7. What is the relationship of this person to Person 1?

If none of the responses in the list describes this person's relationship to Person 1, then specify a response under "Other relationship".

Person 1

Person 1

Person 2

Husband or wife of Person 1
Common-law partner of Person 1
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Roommate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship — specify:

Person 3-6

Son or daughter of both Persons 1 and 2
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Son or daughter of Person 2 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Roommate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship — specify:

8. Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Yes, English only
Yes, French only
Yes, Both English and French
No (neither English nor French)

9. a) What language(s) does this person speak on a regular basis at home?

English
French
Other language(s) — specify:

If this person indicates only one language in question 9 a), go to question 10 a).

9. b) Of these languages, which one does this person speak most often at home?

Indicate more than one language only if they are spoken equally at home.

English
French
Other language — specify:

10. a) What language(s) did this person learn at home in childhood and still understands?

English
French
Other language(s) — specify:

If this person indicates only one language in question 10 a), go to question 11.

10. b) Of these languages, which one did this person first learn at home in childhood and still understands?

Please report two languages or more only if those languages were learned at the same time at home before the person started school.

If the person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.

Mark "X" one circle only.

English
French
Other language — specify:

11. Has this person ever served in the Canadian military?

Canadian military service includes service with the Regular Force or Primary Reserve Force as an Officer or Non-Commissioned Member.

It does not include service with the Cadets (COATS), the Supplementary Reserve or the Canadian Rangers.

Mark "X" one circle only.

Yes, currently serving in the Regular Force or the Primary Reserve Force
Yes, but no longer serving in the Regular Force or the Primary Reserve Force
No

Step E

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

You have now completed your questionnaire. Please mail it today. If you have lost the return envelope, please mail the questionnaire to:

Statistics Canada
PO BOX 99998, STN FED-GOVT
Ottawa, ON K1A 9Z8

Thank you for your co-operation.

Comments

Please use the space provided below if you have concerns, suggestions or comments to make about:

the steps to follow or the content of this questionnaire (for example, a question that was difficult to understand or to answer)
the characteristics of the questionnaire (for example, the design, the format, the size of the text, etc.).

Reasons why we ask the questions

Steps A to C and question 1 are used to collect contact information and determine who should be included on the questionnaire. They help us ensure that we have counted everyone we need to count and that no one is counted twice.

Questions 2 to 7 provide information about the living arrangements of people in Canada, the family size, the number of children living with one parent or two parents, and the number of people who live alone. This information is used for planning social programs, such as Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit. It
is also used by municipalities to plan a variety of services such as day care centres, schools, police, fire protection and residences for seniors.

Questions 8 to 10 are used to provide a profile of the linguistic diversity of Canada’s population. This information is used to estimate the need for services in English and French, and to better understand the current state and the evolution of Canada’s various language groups.

Question 11 provides information on the number of people with Canadian military experience.
Governments can use this information to develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of the veteran population.

The law protects what you tell us

2019 Census Test: Form 2A.1

Complete online: 2019 Census Test

Secure access code

Prov.
CD
CU
VR line No.
CLD
Forms 3
Questionnaire No.

Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada

Preparations for the next census have begun, and Statistics Canada is seeking your participation in this important test.

By law, your household must complete a 2019 Census Test questionnaire. Your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.

The information that you provide will be used by Statistics Canada for statistical purposes.

Be part of this new portrait of Canada and complete your census questionnaire today.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Anil Arora
Chief Statistician of Canada

Complete your census questionnaire:

Online: at 2019 Census Test by using the secure access code printed above.
On paper: please print using capital letters.

Any questions?

2019 Census Test
Call us free of charge at: 1-855-850-2019
TTY: 1-833-830-3109

Confidential when completed

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19.

Step A

1. What is your telephone number?

2. What is the address of this dwelling?

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code

3. What is the mailing address of this dwelling, if different from above?

(e.g., Rural Route, PO Box or General Delivery)

Step B

1. Including yourself, how many persons usually live at this address on May 14, 2019?

Number of persons

2. Including yourself, list all persons who usually live here on May 14, 2019.

Important: Begin the list with an adult followed, if applicable, by that person's spouse or common-law partner and by their children. Continue with all other persons who usually live at this address.

Person 1: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 2: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 3: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 4: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 5: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 6: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 7: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 8: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 9: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 10: Family name(s), Given name(s)

Step C

Did you leave anyone out of step B because you were not sure the person should be listed?

For example, a student, a child in joint custody, a person temporarily away, a person who lives here temporarily, a resident from another country with a work or study permit, a refugee claimant, etc.

No
Yes
- Specify the name and the relationship.
- Specify the reason.

Step D

Copy the names in step B to question 1, at the top of page 4.

Keep the same order.

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

1. Whom to include in Step B

All persons who have their main residence at this address on May 14, 2019, including newborn babies, roommates and persons who are temporarily away
Canadian citizens, landed immigrants (permanent residents), persons who have claimed refugee status (asylum seekers), persons from another country with a work or study permit and family members living here with them
Persons staying at this address temporarily on May 14, 2019 who have no main residence elsewhere.

2. Where to include persons with more than one residence

Children in joint custody should be included in the home of the parent where they live most of the time. Children who spend equal time with each parent should be included in the home of the parent with whom they are staying on May 14, 2019.
Students who return to live with their parents during the year should be included at their parents' address, even if they live elsewhere while attending school or working at a summer job.
Spouses or common-law partners temporarily away who stay elsewhere while working or studying should be listed at the main residence of their family, if they return periodically.
Persons in an institution for less than six months (for example, in a home for the aged, a hospital or a prison) should be listed at their usual residence.

If this address is:

a secondary residence (for example, a cottage) for all persons who stayed here on May 14, 2019 (all these persons have their main residence elsewhere in Canada), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your main residence address at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
a dwelling occupied only by residents of another country visiting Canada (for example, on vacation or on a business trip), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your country of residence at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
the home of a government representative of another country (for example, an embassy or a high commission) and family members, mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and the country that you represent at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.

Name
Telephone number
Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code
Country

Mail this questionnaire in the enclosed envelope today.

In the spaces provided, copy the names in the same order as in Step B. Then answer the following questions for each person.

The following questions refer to each person's situation on May 14, 2019, unless otherwise specified.

1. Name

Family name
Given name

2. What was this person's sex at birth?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

Male
Female

3. What is this person's gender?

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

Male
Female
Or please specify your gender

4. What are this person's date of birth and age?

If the exact date of birth is not known, enter the best estimate. For children less than 1 year old, enter 0 for age.

Day/Month/Year
Age

5. What is this person's marital status?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Never legally married
Legally married (and not separated)
Separated, but still legally married
Divorced
Widowed

6. Is this person living with a common-law partner?

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple but who are not married, regardless of the duration of the relationship.

7. What is the relationship of this person to Person 1?

If none of the responses in the list describes this person's relationship to Person 1, then specify a response under "Other relationship".

Person 1

Person 1

Person 2

Husband or wife of Person 1
Common-law partner of Person 1
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Roommate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship — specify:

Person 3-6

Son or daughter of both Persons 1 and 2
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Son or daughter of Person 2 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Roommate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship — specify:

8. Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Yes, English only
Yes, French only
Yes, both English and French
No (neither English nor French)

9. a) What language(s) does this person speak on a regular basis at home?

English
French
Other language — specify:

If this person indicates only one language in question 9 a), go to question 10.

9. b) Of these languages, which one does this person speak most often at home?

Indicate more than one language only if they are spoken equally at home.

English
French
Other language — specify:

10. What is the language that this person first learned at home in childhood and still understands?

Please report two languages or more only if those languages were learned at the same time at home before the person started school.

If the person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.

English
French
Other language — specify:

11. Has this person ever served in the Canadian military?

Canadian military service includes service with the Regular Force or Primary Reserve Force as an Officer or Non-Commissioned Member.

It does not include service with the Cadets (COATS), the Supplementary Reserve or the Canadian Rangers.

Yes, currently serving in the Regular Force or the Primary Reserve Force
Yes, but no longer serving in the Regular Force or the Primary Reserve Force
No

The following questions collect information in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to support education programs in English and French in Canada.

12. Is this dwelling located in Quebec?

No - Continue with question 13
Yes - Go to question 16

13. Did this person do any of their primary or secondary schooling in French in Canada (including immersion)?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Yes (previously or currently attending)
No
- Go to step E

14. In which type of program was this schooling in French done?

A regular French program in a French-language school
A French immersion program in an English-language school (including intensive and extended French programs)
- Go to step E
Both types of programs
Other program — specify:

15. For how many years did this person attend a regular French program in a French-language school?

Number of years in primary schooling (including kindergarten and middle school)
- Number of years
  - Go to step E
Number of years in secondary schooling
- Number of years
  - Go to step E

16. Did this person do any of their primary or secondary schooling in an English-language school in Canada (including immersion)?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Yes (previously or currently attending)
No
- Go to step E

17. For how many years did this person do their schooling in an English-language school in Canada (including immersion)?

Number of years in primary schooling (including kindergarten)
- Number of years
Number of years in secondary schooling
- Number of years

Step E

Comments

Please use the space provided below if you have concerns, suggestions or comments to make about:

the steps to follow or the content of this questionnaire (for example, a question that was difficult to understand or to answer)
the characteristics of the questionnaire (for example, the design, the format, the size of the text, etc.).

Step F

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

You have now completed your questionnaire. Please mail it today. If you have lost the return envelope, please mail the questionnaire to:

Statistics Canada
PO BOX 99998, STN FED-GOVT
Ottawa, ON K1A 9Z8

Thank you for your co-operation.

Reasons why we ask the questions

Questions 2 to 7 provide information about the living arrangements of people in Canada, the family size, the number of children living with one parent or two parents, and the number of people who live alone. This information is used for planning social programs, such as Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit.
It is also used by municipalities to plan a variety of services such as day care centres, schools, police, fire protection and residences for seniors.

Questions 8 to 10 are used to provide a profile of the linguistic diversity of Canada's population.
This information is used to estimate the need for services in English and French, and to better understand the current state and the evolution of Canada's various language groups.

Questions 12 to 17 collect information in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to support education programs in English and French in Canada.

The law protects what you tell us

2019 Census Test: Form 3A

2019 Census Test

Prov.
CD
CU
VR line No.
CLD
Questionnaire No.
FR
UR
EM
TR

Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada

Preparations for the next census have begun, and Statistics Canada is seeking your participation in this important test.

By law, every person must complete a 2019 Census Test questionnaire. Your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.

The information that you provide will be used by Statistics Canada for statistical purposes.

Be part of this new portrait of Canada and complete your census questionnaire today.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Anil Arora
Chief Statistician of Canada

Complete your census questionnaire:

Please print using capital letters.
Mark circles with " X ".

Any questions?

2019 Census Test
Call us free of charge at: 1-855-850-2019
TTY: 1-833-830-3109

Confidential when completed

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19.

Step A

1. What is your telephone number?

2. What is the address where you received this questionnaire?

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit/room
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code

3. What is the mailing address of this dwelling, if different from above?

(e.g., Rural Route, PO Box, General Delivery)

Step B

What is your name?

Family name(s)
Given name(s)

Step C

The following questions refer to each person's situation on May 14, 2019.

If you are:

a Canadian citizen
a landed immigrant (permanent resident)
a person who has claimed refugee status (asylum seeker) in Canada
a person from another country with a work or study permit

Continue with step D

If you are:

a resident of another country visiting Canada, for example, on vacation or on a business trip
a government representative of another country

Mark "X" here

Stop here - See instructions in step E on page 5.

Step D

Is this your main residence?

Yes
- Continue with question 1a) on the next page
No, but I have no other residence in Canada
- Continue with question 1 a) on the next page
No, it is somewhere else in Canada

Stop here - You should be included on the household questionnaire for the above address. See instructions in step E on page 5.

Specify complete address

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code
Telephone number

1. a) Is there any other address in Canada where someone may include you on the census form for that household?

For example, at the home of a parent, relative or friend, or a place where you live while working, or a vacation home.

No
- Go to question 2
Yes

Specify complete address

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code
Telephone number

1. b) Please give the name of another adult (if any) living at this other address.

Family name(s)
Given name(s)
No other adult

2. What was your sex at birth?

Sex refers to sex assigned at birth.

Male
Female

3. What is your gender?

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

Male
Female
Or please specify your gender

4. What are your date of birth and age?

If the exact date of birth is not known, enter the best estimate. For children less than 1 year old, enter 0 for age.

Day/Month/Year
Age

5. What is your marital status?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Never legally married
Legally married (and not separated)
Separated, but still legally married
Divorced
Widowed

6. Are you living with a common-law partner?

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple but who are not married, regardless of the duration of the relationship.

7. What is your status here (at the address you entered on the front cover)?

Mark " X " or specify one response only.

Resident under care or custody (e.g., patient, inmate)
Roommate, lodger or boarder
Employee
Employee's family member
Other status — specify:

8. Can you speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Yes, English only
Yes, French only
Yes, both English and French
No (neither English nor French)

9. a) What language(s) do you speak on a regular basis at home?

English
French
Other language(s) — specify:

If you indicate only one language in question 9 a), go to question 10.

9. b) Of these languages, which one do you speak most often at home?

Indicate more than one language only if they are spoken equally at home.

English
French
Other language — specify:

10. What is the language that you first learned at home in childhood and still understand?

Please report two languages or more only if those languages were learned at the same time at home before you started school.

If you no longer understand the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.

English
French
Other language — specify:

11. Have you ever served in the Canadian military?

Canadian military service includes service with the Regular Force or Primary Reserve Force as an Officer or Non-Commissioned Member. It does not include service with the Cadets (COATS), the Supplementary Reserve or the Canadian Rangers.

Mark " X " one circle only.;

Yes, currently serving in the Regular Force or the Primary Reserve Force
Yes, but no longer serving in the Regular Force or the Primary Reserve Force
No

Step E

You have now completed your questionnaire.

Please see instructions on the envelope.

Thank you for your co-operation.

The law protects what you tell us

Reasons why we ask the questions

Steps A to D and question 1 are used to collect contact information and determine who should be included on the questionnaire. They help us ensure that we have counted everyone we need to count and that no one is counted twice.

Questions 2 to 7 provide information about the living arrangements of people in Canada, the family size, the number of children living with one parent or two parents, and the number of people who live alone. This information is used for planning social programs, such as Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit. It is also used by municipalities to plan a variety of services such as day care centres, schools, police, fire protection and residences for seniors.

Questions 8 to 10 are used to provide a profile of the linguistic diversity of Canada's population. This information is used to estimate the need for services in English and French, and to better understand the current state and the evolution of Canada's various language groups.

Question 11 provides information on the number of people with Canadian military experience. Governments can use this information to develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of the veteran population.

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2019 Census Test: Form 2A

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Message from the Chief Statistician of Canada

Preparations for the next census have begun, and Statistics Canada is seeking your participation in this important test.

By law, your household must complete a 2019 Census Test questionnaire. Your answers are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act and will be kept strictly confidential.

The information that you provide will be used by Statistics Canada for statistical purposes. Be part of this new portrait of Canada and complete your census questionnaire today. Thank you for your co-operation.

Anil Arora
Chief Statistician of Canada

Complete your census questionnaire:

Online: 2019 Census Test by using the secure access code printed above.
On paper: please print using capital letters.

Any questions?

2019 Census Test
Call us free of charge at: 1-855-850-2019
TTY: 1-833-830-3109

Confidential when completed

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. S-19.

Step A

1. What is your telephone number?

2. What email address could we use to contact your household, if applicable?

3. What is the address of this dwelling?

Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code

4. What is the mailing address of this dwelling, if different from above?

(e.g., Rural Route, PO Box, Lot and Concession or General Delivery)

Step B

1. Including yourself, how many persons usually live at this address on May 14, 2019?

Number of persons

2. Including yourself, list all persons who usually live here on May 14, 2019.

Important: Begin the list with an adult followed, if applicable, by that person's spouse or common-law partner and by their children. Continue with all other persons who usually live at this address.

Person 1: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 2: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 3: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 4: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 5: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 6: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 7: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 8: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 9: Family name(s), Given name(s)
Person 10: Family name(s), Given name(s)

Step C

Did you leave anyone out of step B because you were not sure the person should be listed?

For example, a student, a child in joint custody, a person temporarily away, a person who lives here temporarily, a resident from another country with a work or study permit, a refugee claimant, etc.

No
Yes - Specify the name, the relationship and the reason.
- Name(s) and relationship
- Reason

Step D

Copy the names in step B to question 1, at the top of pages 4 to 7. Keep the same order.

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

1. Whom to include in Step B

All persons who have their main residence at this address on May 14, 2019, including newborn babies, room-mates and persons who are temporarily away,
Canadian citizens, landed immigrants (permanent residents), persons asking for refugee status (refugee claimants), persons from another country with a work or study permit and family members living here with them,
Persons staying at this address temporarily on May 14, 2019 who have no main residence elsewhere.

2. Where to include persons with more than one residence

Children in joint custody should be included in the home of the parent where they live most of the time. Children who spend equal time with each parent should be included in the home of the parent with whom they are staying on May 14, 2019.
Students who return to live with their parents during the year should be included at their parents' address, even if they live elsewhere while attending school or working at a summer job.
Spouses or common-law partners temporarily away who stay elsewhere while working or studying should be listed at the main residence of their family, if they return periodically.
Persons in an institution for less than six months (for example, in a home for the aged, a hospital or a prison) should be listed at their usual residence.

If this address is:

A secondary residence (for example, a cottage) for all persons who stayed here on May 14, 2019 (all these persons have their main residence elsewhere in Canada), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your main residence address at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
A dwelling occupied only by residents of another country visiting Canada (for example, on vacation or on a business trip), mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and your country of residence at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.
The home of a government representative of another country (for example, an embassy or a high commission) and family members, mark this circle. Print your name, your telephone number and the country that you represent at the bottom of this page. Do not answer other questions.

Name
Telephone number
Number (and suffix, if applicable) (e.g., 302, 151 B, 16 1/2)
Street name, street type (e.g., DR = Drive), direction (e.g., N = North)
Apartment/unit
City, municipality, town, village, Indian reserve
Province/territory
Postal code
Country

Mail this questionnaire in the enclosed envelope today.

In the spaces provided, copy the names in the same order as in Step B. Then answer the following questions for each person.

The following questions refer to each person's situation on May 14, 2019, unless otherwise specified.

1. Name

Family name
Given name

2. What is this person's sex?

Male
Female

3. What are this person's date of birth and age?

Example: 23/02/1974
Age: 45
If exact date is not known, enter best estimate.

Age: For children under the age of 1, enter 0.

Day/Month/Year
Age

4. What is this person's marital status?

Mark " X " one circle only.

Never legally married
Legally married (and not separated)
Separated, but still legally married
Divorced
Widowed

5. Is this person living with a common-law partner?

Common-law refers to two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.

6. What is the relationship of this person to Person 1?

If none of the responses in the list describes this person's relationship to Person 1, then specify a response under "Other relationship".

Person 1

Person 1

Person 2

Opposite-sex husband or wife of Person 1
Opposite-sex common-law partner of Person 1
Same-sex married spouse of Person 1
Same-sex common-law partner of Person 1
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Room-mate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship - specify:

Person 3-6

Son or daughter of both Persons 1 and 2
Son or daughter of Person 1 only
Son or daughter of Person 2 only
Grandchild of Person 1
Son-in-law or daughter-in-law of Person 1
Father or mother of Person 1
Father-in-law or mother-in-law of Person 1
Brother or sister of Person 1
Foster child
Room-mate, lodger or boarder
Other relationship - specify:

7. Can this person speak English or French well enough to conduct a conversation?

Mark " X " one circle only.

English only
French only
Both English and French
Neither English nor French

8. a) What language does this person speak most often at home?

English
French
Other language - specify:

8. b) Does this person speak any other languages on a regular basis at home?

No
Yes, English
Yes, French
Yes, other language - specify:

9. What is the language that this person first learned at home in childhood and still understands?

If this person no longer understands the first language learned, indicate the second language learned.

English
French
Other language - specify:

Step E

If more than six persons live here, you will need an extra questionnaire; call 1-855-850-2019.

You have now completed your questionnaire. Please mail it today. If you have lost the return envelope, please mail the questionnaire to:

Statistics Canada
PO BOX 99998, STN FED-GOVT
Ottawa, ON K1A 9Z8

Thank you for your co-operation.

Comments

Please use the space provided below if you have concerns, suggestions or comments to make about:

the steps to follow or the content of this questionnaire (for example, a question that was difficult to understand or to answer)
the characteristics of the questionnaire (for example, the design, the format, the size of the text, etc.).

Reasons why we ask the questions

Steps A to C and question 1 are asked to determine who should complete this questionnaire.

Questions 2 to 6 provide information about the living arrangements of people in Canada, the family size, the number of children living with one parent or two parents, and the number of people who live alone. This information is used for planning social programs, such as Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit.

It is also used by municipalities to plan a variety of services such as day care centres, schools, police, fire protection and residences for seniors.

Questions 7 to 9 are used to provide a profile of the linguistic diversity of Canada's population. This information is used to estimate the need for services in English and French, and to better understand the current status and the evolution of Canada's various language groups.

The law protects what you tell us

This guide provides you with an overview of the 2019 Census Test questionnaire. It explains how to complete the test questionnaire, why your participation is important, and why we ask the questions. Note that you can complete your questionnaire online at: 2019 Census Test.

Complete your 2019 Census Test questionnaire online or use the paper questionnaire today.

To complete the questionnaire online:

2019 Census Test and follow the link to the online questionnaire
enter your secure access code and follow the step-by-step instructions.

To complete the questionnaire on paper:

print clearly using capital letters.
mark circles with an "X".

Need help?

Call the Census Help Line at 1-855-850-2019, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Eastern Time), or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), if:

you need help completing your questionnaire or want more information about the census test
someone in your household would prefer to complete a separate questionnaire
you need more than one questionnaire for your household
you want a new questionnaire or a questionnaire in French.

For TTY (a telecommunications device for people who are deaf) service, call 1-833-830-3109.

What is the 2019 Census Test?

Statistics Canada is conducting a census test to evaluate new and modified questions along with the collection procedures and tools in preparation for the 2021 Census of Population.

A sample of approximately 250,000 dwellings has been selected to participate in this census test. Since accuracy depends on complete information, each household selected to participate in this test must, by law, complete and return their questionnaire.

Why is the 2019 Census Test important?

Leading up to the 2019 Census Test, Statistics Canada held content consultations on the census questionnaire. Responses were provided by various data users, including federal, provincial, territorial and local government departments; the general public; academia; special interest groups; and the private sector.

Factors considered in developing census content include legislative requirements, program and policy needs, burden on respondents when answering questions, privacy concerns, input from consultation and testing, data quality, cost and operational considerations, historical comparability, and availability of alternative data sources.

Based on the content consultation results, the 2019 Census Test will assess whether proposed content changes are feasible and whether the content will provide relevant and high-quality data.

Your role

The information you provide will help ensure that the content of the 2021 Census of Population is useful and accurately reflects Canada's changing society.

Please note that multiple versions of 2019 census test questionnaire are being tested and that not all dwellings will be asked all questions.

Why we ask the questions

The information you provide throughout the test questionnaire should reflect each person's situation on May 14, 2019, unless the questions specify otherwise. This reference date ensures that the information collected in the questionnaire provides an accurate snapshot of Canada's society at this point in time in our history.

Steps A to C – These questions are used to collect contact information and determine who should be included on the questionnaire. They help us ensure that we have counted everyone we need to count and that no one is counted twice.

Basic population information – These questions provide information about the living arrangements of people in Canada, the family size, the number of children living with one parent or two parents, and the number of people who live alone. This information is used for planning social programs, such as Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit. It is also used by municipalities to plan a variety of services such as day care centres, schools, police, fire protection and residences for seniors.

Language – These questions are used to provide a profile of the linguistic diversity of Canada's population. This information is used to estimate the need for services in English and French, and to better understand the current state and the evolution of Canada's various language groups.

Veterans – This question provides information on the number of people with Canadian military experience. Governments will use this information to develop programs and services to meet the changing needs of the veteran population.

Language of instruction – These questions collect information in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to support education programs in English and French in Canada.

Health – This question seeks information on the health status of people in Canada to help plan policies, programs and services for the health care system. General health is an indicator of overall health status and refers to the perception of a person's health in general, either by the person, or by the person in the household who is completing the census.

Activities of daily living – This question provides information on the number of people in Canada who may have difficulties doing certain activities, including those who may have a long-term physical, mental or other health condition. This information is used to identify people who are likely to have a disability. Statistics Canada may then follow up with a more detailed survey.

Place of birth – This question provides information on the diversity of Canada's population, and on the movement of people within Canada and from other countries to Canada.

Place of birth of parents – This question is used to assess the social and economic conditions of second-generation Canadians, and helps us understand Canada's immigration history. Responses to this question are not used to identify family relationships.

Citizenship – These questions provide information on the legal citizenship status of Canada's population. This information is used to estimate the number of potential voters and to plan citizenship classes and programs. It also provides information about the population with multiple citizenships and the number of immigrants in Canada who hold Canadian citizenship.

Immigration – These questions provide information about immigrants and non-permanent residents in Canada, and the year of immigration. This information is used to compare the social and economic conditions of immigrants over time; to evaluate immigration and employment policies and programs; and to plan education, health and other services.

Since the 2016 Census, Statistics Canada has supplemented the questions on immigration with administrative data. Using administrative data not only reduces collection costs and the burden on Canadians, but also provides more accurate information on immigration and additional variables such as admission category.

Ethnic origin – This question provides information about ethnic and cultural diversity in Canada. This information is used by associations, agencies and researchers for activities such as health promotion, communications and social support programs.

Indigenous – These questions provide information used by governments, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit governments and organizations, to develop programs and services for First Nations people, Métis and Inuit.

Population group – This question helps collect data that are used by governments, businesses, community groups, health care providers, researchers and a variety of organizations throughout the country to support programs that provide equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural and economic life of Canada.

Religion – This question provides information about religious affiliation and diversity. This information is used to help understand changes in Canadian society, as well as to plan facilities and services within diverse communities.

Mobility – These questions tell us where residents of Canada are moving to and where they are moving from. This information is used to look at the characteristics of people who move and to identify needs for housing, education, health, transportation and social services.

Education – These questions provide information on the education, training and recent school attendance of residents of Canada. Governments use this information to develop training and other programs to meet the changing needs of the workforce and of specific groups such as immigrants, First Nations people, Métis, Inuit and youth.

Labour market activities – These questions provide information on Canada's workforce, including the industries and occupations in which people work, as well as the language(s) used at work. Employment information is used to assess the economic conditions of communities and specific populations, such as Indigenous peoples and immigrants. Industry and occupation information is used to forecast job opportunities.

Journey to work – These questions tell us where people work and how they get to work. This information is used to assess commuting patterns, public transit needs and energy use.

Commuting information also helps to identify locations for new hospitals, schools, and daycare and recreational facilities, as well as the need for roads and other travel networks.

Income – These questions provide information on expenses related to child care and support payments. Along with the income information obtained from personal income tax and benefit records, these questions help provide more precise measures of disposable income.

Since the 2016 Census, Statistics Canada has replaced the detailed income questions on the census questionnaire with administrative data. The use of administrative data not only reduces collection costs and the burden on Canadians, but also provides more accurate information on income.

Housing – These questions provide information used to develop housing communities and projects.

Information on the number of rooms and bedrooms in homes and on housing costs is used to assess levels of crowding within dwellings and housing affordability. Such indicators are used by numerous organizations to help develop housing programs supporting the housing needs of Canadians.

Information on the age of dwellings and the need for repairs is used by municipalities to develop neighbourhood improvement programs.

Please complete your census test questionnaire today.

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Date modified:: 2025-05-23