| Province | Eligibility Rate | Coefficient of Variation (C.V.) |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage (%) | ||
| Canada | 82.4 | 2.2 |
| Newfoundland | 94.1 | 2.6 |
| PEI | 97.0 | 2.4 |
| Nova Scotia | 95.2 | 2.2 |
| New Brunswick | 96.7 | 2.1 |
| Quebec | 87.8 | 4.8 |
| Ontario | 75.7 | 4.6 |
| Manitoba | 79.1 | 9.2 |
| Saskatchewan | 83.2 | 7.6 |
| Alberta | 84.1 | 5.4 |
| British Columbia | 73.6 | 9.8 |
| Province/Territory of Entry | United States | Overseas | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Spending ($ 000,000) |
Spending C.V. (%) |
Total Spending ($ 000,000) |
Spending C.V. (%) |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador | 0.4 | 43.7 | 7.8 | 13.8 |
| Prince Edward Island | 0.0 | 17.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Nova Scotia | 2.4 | 19.9 | 4.0 | 34.1 |
| New Brunswick | 6.5 | 40.1 | 2.5 | 24.6 |
| Quebec | 214.6 | 6.4 | 191.4 | 6.4 |
| Ontario | 455.4 | 4.5 | 423.1 | 5.1 |
| Manitoba | 12.2 | 7.6 | 2.8 | 65.7 |
| Saskatchewan | 5.0 | 33.6 | 1.9 | 38.6 |
| Alberta | 90.2 | 8.4 | 55.9 | 11.2 |
| British Columbia | 341.8 | 7.5 | 443.6 | 5.0 |
| Yukon | 5.8 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 97.2 |
| Canada | 1134.4 | 3.3 | 1135.4 | 3.0 |
The Agricultural Water Survey is conducted to gather information on water use, irrigation methods and practices, and sources and quality of water used for agricultural purposes. This survey is part of the Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators (CESI) program. The data collected will be used in CESI's reporting activities and to inform water use policy and development of programs for Canadian irrigators. Statistics Canada will also use the survey results to report on total water use by sector in Canada.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.
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.
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about record linkage:
Email: infostats@statcan.gc.ca
Telephone: 1-877-949-9492
Mail:
Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Enterprise Statistics Division
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Ottawa, Ontario
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Data-sharing agreements
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
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For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Institut de la statistique du Québec, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, and Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development.
For agreements with provincial government organizations, the shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province.
Reporting instructions
Who should complete this questionnaire?
This questionnaire should be completed by the person that has good knowledge of the irrigation activities practiced on this farm.
Deadline for completing this questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire and submit it within 14 days of receipt.
Printing your completed questionnaire
You can print this questionnaire once you have completed and submitted it.
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.
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.
3. Please verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.
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.
Description and examples
5. You indicated that is not the current main activity. Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: {specified activity}?
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)
1. Which of the following crops did this operation produce or grow during the 20XX season?
Exclude:
Select all that apply.
OR
2. Did this operation irrigate forage crops during the 20XX season?
Irrigation is defined as applying water to the soil to assist the growing of crops in dry areas during periods of inadequate rainfall, to prevent soil compaction or erosion, or to protect plants against frost.
Include hay, improved pasture and silage.
Exclude land rented or leased to others
3. Did this operation irrigate field crops during the 20XX season?
Irrigation is defined as applying water to the soil to assist the growing of crops in dry areas during periods of inadequate rainfall, to prevent soil compaction or erosion, or to protect plants against frost.
Include potatoes.
Exclude land rented or leased to others
4. Did this operation irrigate fruit crops during the 20XX season?
Irrigation is defined as applying water to the soil to assist the growing of crops in dry areas during periods of inadequate rainfall, to prevent soil compaction or erosion, or to protect plants against frost.
Include all berries.
Exclude land rented or leased to others
5. Did this operation irrigate vegetable crops during the 20XX season?
Irrigation is defined as applying water to the soil to assist the growing of crops in dry areas during periods of inadequate rainfall, to prevent soil compaction or erosion, or to protect plants against frost.
Exclude
6. During the 20XX season, what were the reasons this operation was unable to irrigate?
Exclude land rented or leased to others
Select all that apply.
OR
7. What are the units of measure that will be used to report the land areas and quantity of water used for irrigation throughout the questionnaire?
Land areas
Quantity of water used for irrigation
8. What area of land was irrigation applied to for forage crops during the 20XX season?
Report the areas only once, even if more than one forage crop will be grown in the same area.
Include hay, improved pasture and silage.
Exclude land rented or leased to others.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate
Total irrigated land area for forage crops:
9. How many acres of forage crops was irrigation applied to for the following months?
Specify the total irrigated area for forage crops that received irrigation during the 20XX season.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.
| 20XX Irrigated land area | 20XX Quantity of water used | |
|---|---|---|
| April 20XX | ||
| May 20XX | ||
| June 20XX | ||
| July 20XX | ||
| August 20XX | ||
| September 20XX | ||
| October 20XX | ||
| Total | ||
10. What irrigation methods were used to irrigate forage crops during the 20XX season?
Select all that apply.
11. What area of land was irrigation applied to for field crops during the 20XX season?
Report the areas only once, even if more than one forage crop will be grown in the same area.
Include potatoes.
Exclude land rented or leased to others.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.
Total irrigated land area for field crops:
12. How many acres of field crops was irrigation applied to for the following months?
Specify the total irrigated area for field crops that received irrigation during the 20XX season.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.
| 20XX Irrigated land area | 20XX Quantity of water used | |
|---|---|---|
| April 20XX | ||
| May 20XX | ||
| June 20XX | ||
| July 20XX | ||
| August 20XX | ||
| September 20XX | ||
| October 20XX | ||
| Total | ||
13. What irrigation methods were used to irrigate field crops during the 20XX season?
Select all that apply.
14. What area of land was irrigation applied to for fruit crops during the 20XX season?
Report the areas only once, even if more than one field crop will be grown in the same area.
Include all berries.
Exclude land rented or leased to others.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate
Total irrigated land area for field crops:
15. How many acres of fruit crops was irrigation applied to for the following months?
Specify the total irrigated area for fruit crops that received irrigation during the 20XX season.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.
| 20XX Irrigated land area | 20XX Quantity of water used | |
|---|---|---|
| April 20XX | ||
| May 20XX | ||
| June 20XX | ||
| July 20XX | ||
| August 20XX | ||
| September 20XX | ||
| October 20XX | ||
| Total | ||
16. What irrigation methods were used to irrigate fruit crops during the 20XX season?
Select all that apply.
17. What area of land was irrigation applied to for vegetable crops during the 20XX season?
Report the areas only once, even if more than one vegetable crop will be grown in the same area.
Exclude
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate
Total irrigated land area for vegetable crops:
18. How many acres of vegetable crops was irrigation applied to for the following months?
Specify the total irrigated area for vegetable crops that received irrigation during the 20XX season.
When exact figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.
| 20XX Irrigated land area | 20XX Quantity of water used | |
|---|---|---|
| April 20XX | ||
| May 20XX | ||
| June 20XX | ||
| July 20XX | ||
| August 20XX | ||
| September 20XX | ||
| October 20XX | ||
| Total | ||
19. What irrigation methods were used to irrigate forage crops during the 20XX season?
Select all that apply.
20. This is a summary of this operation's total irrigated area and quantity of water used during the 20XX season.
| 20XX Irrigated land area | 20XX Quantity of water used | |
|---|---|---|
| a. Forage crops | ||
| b. Field crops | ||
| c. Fruit crops | ||
| d. Vegetable crops | ||
| Total |
21. Of all the water used for irrigation during the 20XX season, what percentage came from each of the following?
| 20XX Percentage | |
|---|---|
a. On-farm, underground water or well water
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| b. On-farm lakes, rivers, creeks or streams, ponds or dugouts. i.e., direct access (surface water) |
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| c. Off-farm water transported to the farm. e.g., via pipeline, canal system or vehicle, including municipal water and any surface water located off-farm |
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d. Other
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| Total |
22. Of all the off-farmwater used for irrigation during the 20XX season, what percentage came from each of the following?
| 20XX Percentage | |
|---|---|
| a. Tap water | |
| b. Treated wastewater | |
| c. Provincial water sources e.g., irrigation district, irrigation project |
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| d. Private sources | |
e. Other
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| Total |
23. Why did this operation need to obtain water from an off-farm source during the 20XX season?
Select all that apply
24. Which of the following practices were used during the 20XX season to conserve water or energy?
Select all that apply
OR
25. Did this operation ever produce or grow forage, field, fruit or vegetable crops in previous seasons?
26. Did this operation apply irrigation to any of its crops in previous seasons?
Irrigation is defined as applying water to the soil to assist the growing of crops in dry areas during periods of inadequate rainfall, to prevent soil compaction or erosion, or to protect plants against frost.
27. Indicate any changes or evens that affected the reported values for this operation compared with the last reporting period.
Select all that apply
OR
28. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information.
Is the respondent given names and respondent family names the best person to contact?
Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?
29. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?
Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.
30. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?
| NAPCS-CANADA | Month | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202005 | 202006 | 202007 | 202008 | |
| Total commodities, retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.70 |
| Retail Services (except commissions) [561] | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.69 |
| Food at retail [56111] | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.61 | 0.80 |
| Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, at retail [56112] | 0.61 | 0.55 | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| Cannabis products, at retail [56113] | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Clothing at retail [56121] | 1.62 | 1.15 | 1.04 | 1.01 |
| Footwear at retail [56122] | 2.37 | 2.26 | 2.05 | 2.14 |
| Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail [56123] | 20.11 | 9.57 | 10.12 | 8.45 |
| Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail [56131] | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.71 |
| Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail [56141] | 3.99 | 2.04 | 2.66 | 2.89 |
| Publications at retail [56142] | 8.80 | 8.08 | 7.42 | 8.13 |
| Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail [56143] | 2.17 | 3.19 | 6.29 | 6.70 |
| Motor vehicles at retail [56151] | 2.43 | 2.20 | 2.64 | 2.60 |
| Recreational vehicles at retail [56152] | 7.20 | 5.71 | 3.50 | 3.92 |
| Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail [56153] | 1.83 | 1.58 | 1.91 | 1.76 |
| Automotive and household fuels, at retail [56161] | 2.79 | 3.40 | 2.65 | 2.09 |
| Home health products at retail [56171] | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.77 | 2.30 |
| Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail [56172] | 3.68 | 3.47 | 3.72 | 4.31 |
| Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail [56181] | 2.19 | 2.11 | 1.59 | 1.35 |
| Miscellaneous products at retail [56191] | 2.84 | 3.12 | 2.57 | 2.41 |
| Total retail trade commissions and miscellaneous servicesFootnotes 1 | 1.92 | 1.66 | 1.62 | 1.66 |
Footnotes
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Under the authority of the Statistics Act, Statistics Canada is hereby requesting the following information, which will be used solely for statistical and research purposes and will be protected in accordance with the provisions of the Statistics Act and any other applicable law. This is a mandatory request for data.
Statistics Canada is requesting administrative data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation on insured mortgages, including mortgage volume, loan-level characteristics, property characteristics, measures of loan performance, and housing market indicators, aggregated at the 3-digit postal code level (i.e., forward sortation area).
This request does not contain any personal information.
Monthly data as of December 2024
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Statistics Canada requires this information to develop more timely information related to household financial risk. Through this data acquisition, researchers, decision-makers, and the Canadian public will benefit from a more accurate set of official statistics related to debt and leverage for Canadian households, allowing them to better account for the distribution of debt holdings across a range of aggregated borrower and loan characteristics.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
As the national housing agency, the CMHC is in a unique position to collect comprehensive information regarding insured mortgages in Canada.
January 2025
Statistics Canada will develop the necessary financial information to provide more detailed and informative indicators of household financial risk in support of various programs, most notably:
January 2, 2025
Statistics Canada is requesting information by fund on aggregate gross sales (to investors) and gross redemptions (by investors) of investment fund units and reinvested distribution amounts. This would include the value of units sold and redeemed in each period as well as the investment incomes that unit holders receive and that are subsequently reinvested to purchase additional fund units. The information on aggregated period sales, redemptions and reinvested distributions are being requested at the fund-level and includes variables such as fund ID, fund name, company, type of transaction (purchase, redemption, reinvested distribution), dollar value of unit purchases/redemptions (at transaction price) or reinvestment amount, and number of units purchased or redeemed. Classification information is also being requested, such as CIFSC (i.e., the standard classifications of Canadian-domiciled mutual funds), mutual fund group type and investment product type (i.e., stand-alone fund versus fund-of-funds).
This request does not contain any personal information.
All available data held at time of request and ongoing, monthly.
This information is being requested from the Investment Funds Institute of Canada.
Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on household wealth in the Financial and Wealth Accounts (i.e., National Balance Sheet) as it relates to holdings of mutual funds investments. Canadians look to the National Balance Sheet to better understand how households are performing in terms of overall wealth and investment activity. These data on mutual fund sales and redemptions will distinguish the change in mutual fund wealth due to the buying or selling of units versus changes in the price of fund units. With this distinction, Statistics Canada can more effectively identify data issues and incoherence with the goal of improving data quality. This also impacts policymakers who, in setting fiscal or monetary policies, monitor both household debt as well as household assets that can be used to reduce debt. With trillions of dollars in mutual fund holdings among households, this source of wealth is a significant counterbalance to household liabilities.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is responsible for collecting information on the investment funds industry in Canada. They are the authoritative source for this information.
September 2023 and onward (monthly)
September 8, 2023
Aggregated information on recipients of HASCAP across a range of socioeconomic categories, including province/territory, industry, employment status, business size, source of funds, as well as other characteristics such as the application date and status, and the value and terms of the funds provided.
This request does not contain any personal information.
Monthly data initiated from the inception of HASCAP in February 2021 and ongoing
Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Statistics Canada requires this information to analyze and publish statistics on borrowing by different sectors of the economy. This will also ensure that borrowing activity and resulting debt is correctly measured in the Income and Expenditure Accounts and Financial and Wealth Accounts. Canadians will benefit from more accurate measures of key economic indicators, as many policy decisions impacting all Canadians are based on measures of gross corporate debt and debt-to-gross domestic product ratios. This will also assist policymakers, researchers, and businesses to better understand the impact of this loan program within the broader context of COVID-19 business support programs.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
BDC administrates HASCAP and consequently is the sole organization that collects and maintains up-to-date data on this program.
September 2023 and onward (monthly).
This information will also be included in Statistics Canada's Canadian COVID-19 Business Support Measures database.
September 8, 2023
Statistics Canada is requesting information on financial derivatives. Derivatives can be broadly defined as secondary assets, the value of which fluctuates with price movements of a related or underlying primary asset.
The Bank of Canada currently surveys a subset of chartered banks on their activities involving these financial instruments. This includes information such as the volume of derivative activity and the stock of derivative assets by type of derivative. This information is collected via two surveys administered by the Bank of Canada, the Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee Semi-Annual Foreign Exchange Volume Survey and the Bank of International Settlements Over-the-counter Derivatives Bi-Annual Survey. Statistics Canada will be requesting the results of these surveys.
This request does not contain any personal information.
All available historical data held at time of request and ongoing, semi-annually, and bi-annually.
This information is being requested from the Bank of Canada.
This information on financial derivatives will be a key input to the Financial and Wealth Accounts program at Statistics Canada. It will support efforts to align to international reporting standards, as outlined by the System of National Accounts 2008 manual, by enabling the creation and publication of financial derivatives estimates within the National Balance Sheet. This information is necessary to ensure accurate and comprehensive information on the potential risks to the financial system related to these financial instruments. Incorporating this information into the existing statistical and national accounting framework will enable policymakers, Canadians, and other stakeholders to better assess these risks and understand the interlinkages between sectors.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
The Bank of Canada is responsible for collecting information on financial derivatives via two surveys, the Canadian Foreign Exchange Committee Semi-Annual Foreign Exchange Volume Survey, and the Bank of International Settlements Over-the-counter Derivatives Bi-Annual Survey. These data support their role in setting monetary policy and in monitoring systemic risk.
June 2023 and onward (various frequencies)
May 17, 2023
Statistics Canada’s is requesting summarized Canadian investment industry financial reports prepared by the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization and information covering trades in financial instruments. The industry reports provide aggregated data by peer group on the sources of revenue, expenses, and balance sheet composition of regulated members. As a private sector self-regulatory body, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) collects data for numerous financial instruments including corporate bond securities issued by Canadian corporations, corporate bond securities issued by Canadian Banks, bond securities that are actively traded, and Government issued debt securities, such as treasury bills.
This request does not contain any personal information
Daily data, provided on a monthly basis, as of September 2020.
Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization
Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on the current production by the Canadian financial industries that fall under the quarterly GDP program. In addition, the data will help build more accurate quarterly estimates of national balance sheet levels, flows, and other changes in the values of these instruments. These statistics will help improve the accuracy of current measures of economic activity and the holdings and activity related to financial instruments across numerous sectors of the economy. This information will be used by policy makers, researchers to more accurately assess risk associated with financial instrument concentrations across sectors of the economy. The results for Canadians are more accurate financial statistics that allow them to understand how the financial system is interlinked and how shocks can impact their wealth.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
CIRO is the self regulatory body for the Canadian investment industry and the Debt Information Processor. In their capacity as a regulatory body, they are in the unique position to collect key information regarding investment industry activity as well as transactions in financial instruments. They are the authoritative source for this information.
July 2024
July 30, 2024
Aggregated information on financial derivative transactions (i.e. date transacted, economic sector, type of derivative, and market value), crypto assets (i.e. crypto assets holdings via regulated exchanges, number of trades, and holder type such as individual or business) at the sector and industry levels and investment funds (i.e. fund type, net assets, fees, expenses & taxes, gross sales, ownership type, etc.)
This request does not contain any personal information.
All current data holdings, historical (as available), and on an ongoing basis.
Ontario Securities Commission
Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on financial derivatives, crypto assets and investment funds. These statistics will provide insight on the overall significance of these respective financial markets in Canada and on the sectors of the economy that are most involved in these markets. This information can be used by policy makers, researchers, industry stakeholders to stay informed regarding the relative size of these financial instruments and sectors over time and to assess the potential risks that these instruments and sectors have on the broader economy.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) regulates the trading of financial securities in the province of Ontario. They collect extensive regulatory data from financial entities of statistical significance. Collecting OSC data avoids the surveying of entities that already submit regulatory information, reducing response burden.
Financial derivatives and crypto assess data were requested in September 2022 and onward (monthly), investment fund data will be requested at the same frequency beginning in March 2024 and onward.
April 15, 2024
March 2024 - Inclusion of funds data to the request for information.
Information on loan applicants (i.e., legal names, province/territory, and business number), other characteristics such as the loan application date and status, and the value and terms of the loans provided is being requested.
This request covers business information; however, some information pertaining to businesses may be considered personal depending on the nature of the business.
Monthly data beginning in 2020 (ongoing).
This information is being requested from Export Development Canada (EDC).
This information is being requested from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
Statistics Canada is requesting this information to ensure the impact of these programs on businesses are being correctly captured in the macroeconomic accounts (i.e., gross domestic product and business debt) including the treatment and classification of these concessional and other loans. Moreover, this data will provide sophisticated tools and analytical products that will help inform policymakers for targeted interventions in the pandemic recovery phase.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.
EDC is responsible for administrating the CEBA program and collects and maintains up-to-date data on applicants to this lending program.
CMHC is responsible for administrating the CECRA program and collects and maintains up-to-date data on applicants to this lending program.
January 2021 and onward (monthly).
November 5, 2020
The Agriculture Statistics Program (ASP) is comprised of an integrated set of components including crop and livestock surveys, farm economic statistics, agri-environmental statistics, tax and other administrative data, research and analysis, remote sensing and the Census of Agriculture (CEAG). The statistical information produced by the CEAG is unique in its ability to provide a comprehensive snapshot of the industry and its people, as well as small area data, both of which are instrumental not only to the agricultural industry, but also for meeting the data requirements of environmental programs, health programs, trade and crisis management. ASP statistical information is used by a wide range of organizations, including different levels of government, not-for-profit and private organizations, academic institutions, and individual Canadians.
This evaluation was conducted by Statistics Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board Secretariat's Policy on Results (2016) and Statistics Canada's Risk-Based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2019/2020 to 2023/2024). The main objective of the evaluation was to provide a neutral, evidence-based assessment of the 2016 CEAG dissemination strategy, and of the design and delivery of the CEAG migration to the Integrated Business Statistics Program (IBSP). The evaluation also assessed projects in the broader ASP, with a focus on projects supporting Statistics Canada's modernization initiative.
The evaluation found that a majority of interviewees were satisfied with the dissemination of the 2016 CEAG and noted it was an improvement over 2011. Data tables were identified as the most used product. In terms of timeliness, interviewees were satisfied with the release of the first set of tables (farm operator data - one year after Census Day); however, the timeframe for releasing the remaining two sets of data tables affected their usefulness (2.5 years after Census Day for the last data table release with socioeconomic data). Gaps were also identified in cross-analysis with non-agricultural sectors and in emerging sectors, and in guidance for web tools.
The CEAG migration to the IBSP was proceeding as planned at the time of the evaluation. Efforts to resolve issues, such as those related to compatibilities between the Collection Management Portal (CMP) and the IBSP, and the availability of tools and capacity to support data quality assessments, were continuing. The start of the production phase will bring additional risks as new resources become involved and time pressures increase.
All ASP projects reviewed were aligned with the modernization pillars and expected results. Most of the projects focussed on increasing the use of data from alternative sources and integrating data. The evaluation found that while governance structures existed and regular monitoring was taking place, project management practices could be strengthened.
The evaluation proposed six recommendations:
For the 2021 CEAG, the Agriculture Division explore ways to improve the timeliness of the last two sets of data tables (historical data, and socio-economic data) and increase cross-analysis with non-agricultural sectors.
Web tools include guidance on how to use them and how to interpret data from them. A proactive approach to launching new tools should be taken. Webinars were identified as an effective channel and the use of other channels would allow for even a wider coverage.
Unresolved issues for the migration to the IBSP, including incompatibilities between the IBSP and the CMP as well as the IBSP processing capacity, are addressed prior to the production phase.
Significant risks during the production phase, particularly with regard to data quality assessments and the exercising of roles and responsibilities, are monitored and mitigated.
Planning processes for future projects falling outside the scope of the Departmental Project Management Framework include an initial assessment that takes into account elements such as risk, materiality, public visibility and interdependencies. The assessment should then be used to determine the appropriate level of oversight and project management.
Processes and tools for documenting and sharing of best practices are implemented and lessons learned from other organizations (internal and external) are leveraged.
Strong data and evidence are crucial to good decision making. All parts of society—governments, businesses and individuals—count on high-quality, timely and detailed statistics to make decisions. Among its many applications, statistical information is used to draw electoral boundaries, determine international tariffs, inform trade negotiations, analyze economic performance, select sites for schools and public transportation, and support immigration policies and programs.
Statistics Canada produces data that help Canadians better understand their country—its population, resources, economy, society and culture. In Canada, providing statistics is a federal responsibility. As Canada's central statistical office, Statistics Canada is legislated to serve this function for the whole of Canada and each of the provinces and territories. The agency also conducts a census of the population and a census of agriculture every five years, providing a detailed picture of Canadian society. Statistics Canada operates under the authority of the Statistics Act and is committed to protecting the confidentiality of the information with which it is entrusted.
The agency promotes the quality and coherence of Canada's statistics through collaboration with international organizations, federal departments and agencies, and the provinces and territories. As a member of the United Nations Statistical Commission, the agency endorses the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics, which help define what constitutes a good system of official statistics and what role that system should play in national governments.
This supplementary information table supports the commitment in the Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA) to make environmental decision-making more transparent and accountable to Parliament. It also contributes to an integrated, whole-of-government view of activities supporting environmental sustainability.
The departmental information in this supplementary information must take into account information previously prepared in accordance with the following guidance documents:
These documents provided text and tables to help departments describe their actions and performance measures, and show how their actions support the achievement of the goals and targets of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS).
The 2016–2019 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy presents the Government of Canada's sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. Statistics Canada adheres to the principles of the FSDS and, although the agency is not bound formally by the act, supports reporting on the implementation of the Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.
Statistics Canada's Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy for 2017 to 2020 describes the agency's actions in support of achieving low carbon government. This supplementary information table presents available results for the departmental actions pertinent to these goals. Previous years' supplementary information tables are posted on Statistics Canada's website.
Statistics Canada also contributes data to help monitor and track several FSDS themes.
The following tables provide performance information on departmental action in support of the FSDS goals listed in section 2.
As per Statistics Canada's mandate and objectives, the only FSDS contributing action is to "support the transition to a low-carbon economy through green procurement." Procurement activities continue to be modernized, including the reduction of manual processes with the use of electronic submissions and acceptance. Environmental considerations are incorporated into all public procurement (e.g., purchasing copy paper that contains a minimum of 30% recycled content, which is a recognized environmental standard). In addition, procurement specialists use existing procurement instruments—available through Public Services and Procurement Canada—that include environmental considerations.
| FSDS target(s) | FSDS contributing action(s) | Corresponding departmental action(s) | Starting point(s) Performance indicator(s) Target(s) |
Results achieved | Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target |
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| Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal government buildings and fleets to 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, with a goal to achieve this by 2025 | Improve the energy efficiency of our buildings/operationsTablenote 1 | No substantial departmental actions in 2019–20 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Modernize our fleetTablenote 1 | No substantial departmental actions in 2019–20 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Support the transition to a low-carbon economy through green procurement |
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FSDS: Green procurement incorporates environmental criteria into purchasing decisions. Procurement agents who are trained to apply such criteria can award contracts to suppliers with a reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint. This is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce GHG emissions associated with their goods, services and supply chains. UN SDG: SDG 12 – Target 12.7 |
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| Demonstrate innovative technologiesTablenote 1 | No substantial departmental actions in 2019–20 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Promote sustainable travel practicesTablenote 1 | No substantial departmental actions in 2019–20 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Understand climate change impacts and build resilienceTablenote 1 | No substantial departmental actions in 2019–20 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Improve transparency and accountabilityTablenote 2 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
| Develop policy for low-carbon governmentTablenote 2 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | |
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During the 2019–20 reporting cycle, Statistics Canada had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and no public statements were produced.
In 2019–20, the agency created and approved two action plans to improve diversity and inclusion within the workplace: the 2019–20 Employment Equity and Diversity Action Plan and the Integrity and Respect Action Plan. These action plans were published for all employees to read, and they set out the organizational commitments and accountabilities.
Statistics Canada conducted multiple activities and awareness campaigns to advance the visibility and effectiveness of available resources to all Statistics Canada employees. Regular training opportunities and discussion forums were made available to all staff to broaden perspectives and create a more inclusive environment. In addition, the Integrity and Respect network developed tools and implemented various initiatives in 2019–20, such as
Statistics Canada has one full-time equivalent (FTE) dedicated to GBA+ implementation in the agency who acts as the GBA+ focal point, reviews Treasury Board submissions and supports the promotion of GBA+ within the agency. This FTE also includes human resource support who aid in developing and enforcing the accountability mechanism as part of the departmental decision-making process to ensure that a GBA+ assessment is performed.
The Economic Statistics Field continued to pursue partnerships and collaborative opportunities to respond to user needs. A noteworthy example is the Corporations Returns Act, which was used to construct a gender database for corporate Canada. The act released data on the representation of women on Canadian corporate boards and in leadership positions for the reference years of 2016 and 2017. This information corroborates other studies that have indicated that women remain underrepresented in senior corporate roles. A more inclusive vision of leadership is needed to attain gender equality in the Canadian corporate landscape. Published data contribute to furthering the understanding of the gender composition of foreign-controlled and privately held corporations in Canada. The data also provided insight on the gender of directors of Canadian companies and disclosure for federally incorporated corporations on diversity. This GBA+ project contributed to the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), and contributed to research and policy initiatives on achieving gender equality. Infographics highlighting the status of women in corporate Canada were released by industry sectors and by country of control. The country of control dimension assessed the representation of women on corporate boards and compared the information with the parent company practices and gender representation of their own country.
This project aligns with two of Canada's Gender Results Framework indicators:
Statistics Canada continues to develop the National Drug Observatory (NDO), which will serve as an opportunity to establish partnership and pilot technology with both Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. The NDO aims to compile aggregate information and develop data to close the gap on GBA+ indicators. Data collected will provide more insight and measurement capacity for GBA+ initiatives.
Budget 2018 committed $6.7 million over five years (starting in 2018–19, and $0.6 million per year), for Statistics Canada to create a new Centre for Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (CGDIS). The goal of the CGDIS is to support evidence-based policy and program development by monitoring and reporting on gender, diversity and inclusion. The CGDIS's strategy is to focus on three key objectives: reporting to Canadians, generating new information and building statistical capacity. In 2019–20, the CGDIS released 16 tables on gender, diversity and inclusion statistics, and published numerous articles and infographics on women and gender, socio-economic factors, the LBGTQ2 population, and Indigenous populations. The CGDIS aims to close the data gap on GBA+ and to collect data to assess the impacts on gender and diversity within the Canadian population.
To collect appropriate and useable data for GBA+ initiatives, a high-quality analysis of the 2019 Census Test results was conducted in 2019–20. To make sound recommendations, a test analysis was completed to introduce new content on gender for the 2021 Census.
To see how digital issues are impacting Canadians, Statistics Canada conducted the Canadian Internet Use Survey to measure household Internet access and use, and the online behaviours of businesses. Survey results were made available to the public on October 29, 2019, with 14 data tables on individual Internet use, including intensity of use, demand for certain online activities and online interactions. Information can be disaggregated by gender, age group, education and geographic location, thereby providing a basis for GBA+.
Statistics Canada held a workshop, Women in the Economy, in collaboration with the Department for Women and Gender Equality. The workshop brought together government stakeholders, academics and data users from across disciplines to understand emerging evidence on the gender pay gap, the path to entrepreneurship for women and the characteristics of their businesses, and the socio-economic characteristics of women accessing leadership positions. The objective of the workshop was to identify knowledge gaps and data strategies to fill those gaps, and to create future partnerships.
This project aligns with two of Canada's Gender Results Framework indicators:
In 2019–20, Statistics Canada provided timely data in support of government decision-making related to firearms, and worked to address key firearms-related data gaps.
As part of the federal government's Strategy on Gender-Based Violence, the Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces was conducted and released this year. It allowed Canadians to self-report their gender more accurately. This initiative continues to close the data gap and collect information that can be disaggregated and used to impact future programming.
Statistics Canada conducted awareness campaigns to increase the visibility and effectiveness of resources available to all Statistics Canada employees.
The Integrity and Respect network developed tools and implemented various initiatives within the organization, such as the Integrity and Respect hotline, access to appointed Integrity and Respect Awareness Officers, and promotion of the Employee Assistance Program and Informal Conflict Management Services.
The agency promoted many training opportunities and discussion forums to help employees broaden their perspectives and create a more inclusive environment. For example, in February 2020, to celebrate Black History Month, the Visible Minority Consultative Group organized the "United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent within the Public Sector" event to honour the contributions of past and present Black public servants. The event also hosted a discussion panel on the current state of affairs for Black employees in the public sector.
Response to parliamentary committees
There were no parliamentary committee reports requiring a response.
Response to audits conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada (including audits conducted by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development
There were no audits in 2019–20 that required a response.
Response to audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
There were no audits in 2019–20 that required a response.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways. In an attempt to better understand how COVID-19 has affected the health of Canadians, Statistics Canada, in partnership with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force, has created the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). While this is a voluntary survey, your participation is important as your contribution will play an important part in understanding past infections by measuring the prevalence of COVID-19 antibodies amongst Canadians, including those who have never had symptoms.
This unique survey will collect information in two parts.
You have been randomly selected to participate, which ensures that the data collected will be representative of the Canadian population.
Even if you do not think you have been exposed to COVID-19, your information will provide valuable answers about the virus. You will also receive a copy of your lab report, providing you with valuable information about your own health.
While completing the electronic questionnaire, you will be asked for consent to:
By consenting, you confirm that:
With your consent, the surplus dried blood spots samples (leftover blood samples after antibody testing is performed) will be stored anonymously at the Statistics Canada biobank located at the Public Health Agency of Canada's National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg. This is a high security facility that meets international security standards for this type of laboratory. The samples will be used for future health research projects. Only researchers who submit projects that meet the strict conditions imposed by Statistics Canada, in particular those relating to confidentiality, will have access to these samples.
Your participation is voluntary. You can choose to end your participation in this survey (called withdrawal) at any time without having to provide a reason. If you choose to withdraw from the survey you can call us at 1-800-263-1136 (TTY: 1-800-363-7629) or email STATCAN.infostats-infostats.STATCAN@statcan.gc.ca. We will ensure that your samples are destroyed and your data deleted. If tests have already been done on your samples or your sample has already been sent to another laboratory for testing or related research, it will not be possible to withdraw those results. However, no further testing will be done.
You may experience very mild discomfort from the sting of the needle when taking a blood sample from a finger prick. Rest assured that we have chosen this measure and technique because it is safe. The risk of infection by COVID-19 from blood is considered extremely low. Medical research has shown that the virus is rarely found in the blood even when someone is sick. Furthermore, the small amount of blood that is being collected further minimizes any risk of infection. However you should still be cautious when handling blood because of the possible presence of other infectious agents.
Your participation will help in further understanding the impact of COVID-19. The results will help indicate how many people have been infected with COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2), including those who may not have had related symptoms. Also, you will receive your test results once they are available.
When filling in the electronic questionnaire, we will inform you about the possibility of linking the information you provide to the CCAHS with other surveys or administrative data sources. Data linkage combines information on survey participants from at least two different sources. This is done only for statistical and research purposes. Linking data helps governments monitor, evaluate and modify policies in health care. If you agree to data linkage, we will:
Only Statistics Canada employees will perform data linkage. All linked data will remain confidential under the Statistics Act. We will not provide any information about you to the ministry of health in your province, territory or to any other organization. For more information on data linkage, visit Microdata Linkage at Statistics Canada
You will also be asked if you consent to sharing the information you provide with Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada, and provincial and territorial ministries of health (including l'Institut de la statistique du Québec for Quebec residents). Sharing data allows researchers to fully utilize the information we collect to improve health policies and, in turn, the health of Canadians. If you consent, your data will be shared under the following conditions:
To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada might sign agreements to share the data from this survey with McGill University. McGill is the legal entity representing the COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF). The CITF is a group of scientists and experts who use data to support decision-makers in their efforts to protect Canadians and minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With your consent, your survey responses and postal code will be shared with McGill and the CITF. Names, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and health card numbers will not be shared.
The data and samples are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, which guarantees that all your personal information remains confidential and secure. Your data are also protected under the Privacy Act of Canada.
Statistics Canada will never:
This guide will demonstrate how to administer the dried blood spot (DBS) test. Please read the entire guide carefully prior to beginning the test. An instructional video can be found at Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey (CCAHS). If you have any questions, please call us at 1-888-253-1087 or email statcan.ccahs-ecsac.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.
Statistics Canada takes all necessary precautions to ensure that the collection of health information and samples is safe for participants.
It is very important to note that you should not do the DBS test if you have a clotting condition such as hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease, if you have had chemotherapy within the last 4 weeks, or if you have undergone a bilateral mastectomy. If you have had a mastectomy only on one side, you may perform the finger prick on the opposite hand. In addition, you should not complete the DBS test if you have experienced fainting or vomiting due to a finger prick or the sight of blood.
If at any point you feel that your health or safety is at risk due to this test, please stop the test immediately. It is recommended that you administer the test with someone nearby in case you begin to feel unwell. Furthermore, if you are feeling stressed because of the survey or the COVID-19 pandemic in general, please visit Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey and click on the Mental and Physical Health link under Participants for a list of tips and resources to help with your mental and physical health during these stressful times.
Before you begin, please make sure you have all the necessary items in your testing kit:
Hold the lancet firmly between your index and major finger of the opposite hand, place the tip of the lancet onto the finger tip and push the button on the top of the lancet with your thumb. You will hear a click and feel it prick your finger.
Once a lancet is used, it retracts back into the device, and cannot be activated a second time. Two lancets have been provided in the event that you are unable to complete the test with only one finger prick. Should you choose to do a second finger prick, make sure to use a different finger.
