CVs for operating revenue - Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing - 2016

CVs for operating revenue - Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing - 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of CVs for operating revenue - Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing. The information is grouped by Regions (appearing as row headers), CVs for operating revenue, calculated using pourcentage units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Geography CVs for operating revenue
percent
Canada 2.93
Newfoundland and Labrador 1.89
Prince Edward Island 0.00
Nova Scotia 0.61
New Brunswick 0.00
Quebec 2.32
Ontario 6.92
Manitoba 0.99
Saskatchewan 1.06
Alberta 5.19
British Columbia 7.06
Yukon 0.00
Northwest Territories 0.00
Nunavut 0.00

Inter-city indexes of price differentials, of consumer goods and services

Methodology

In order to produce optimal inter-city indexes, product comparisons were initially made by pairing cities that are in close geographic proximity. The resulting price level comparisons were then extended to include comparisons between all of the cities, using a chaining procedure. The following initial pairings were used:

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Charlottetown-Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Saint John, New Brunswick
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Ottawa, Ontario
Montréal, Quebec
Toronto, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Regina, Saskatchewan
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Edmonton, Alberta
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Vancouver, British Columbia
Edmonton, Alberta
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta

Reliable inter-city price comparisons require that the selected products be very similar across cities. This ensures that the variation in index levels between cities is due to pure price differences and not to differences in the attributes of the products, such as size and/or quality.

Within each city pair, product price quotes were matched on the basis of detailed descriptions. Whenever possible, products were matched by brand, quantity and with some regard for the comparability of retail outlets from which they were selected.

Additionally, the target prices for this study are final prices and as such, include all sales taxes and levies applied to consumer products within a city. This can be an important source of variation when explaining differences in inter-city price levels.

It should be noted that price data for the inter-city indexes are drawn from the sample of monthly price data collected for the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Given that the CPI sample is optimized to produce accurate price comparisons through time, and not across regions, the number of matched price quotes between cities can be small. It should also be noted that, especially in periods when prices are highly volatile, the timing of the product price comparison can significantly affect city-to-city price relationships.

The weights used to aggregate the different product indexes within a city are based on the combined consumption expenditures of households living in the 12 cities tracked. As such, one set of weights is used for all 12 cities. Currently, 2015 expenditures are used to derive the weights. These expenditures are expressed in October 2016 prices.

The inter-city index for a particular city is compared to the weighted average of all 12 cities, which is equal to 100. For example, an index value of 102 for a particular city means that prices for the measured commodities are 2% higher than the weighted, combined city average.

Additional Information on Shelter

Shelter prices were absent from the inter-city index program prior to 1999 because of methodological and conceptual issues associated with their measurement. The diverse nature of shelter means that accurate matches between cities are often difficult to make.

To account for some of these difficulties, a rental equivalence approach is used to construct the inter-city price indexes for owned accommodation. Such an approach uses market rents as an approximation to the cost of the shelter services consumed by homeowners. It is important to note that this approach may not be suitable for the needs of all users. For instance, since the rental equivalence approach does not represent an out-of-pocket expenditure, the indexes should not be used for measuring differences in the purchasing power of homeowners across cities.

Data Accuracy

Canadian Health Measures Survey - Cycle 4 (2014-2015) – full sample

Average of the measured body mass index (kg/m2)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Average of the measured body mass index (kg/m2) Average(kg/m2) and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Average(kg/m2) c.v.(%)
ages 3 to 5  
Both sexes 16.11 0.8
ages 6 to 11  
Males 17.76 1.6
Females 17.54 1.4
ages 12 to 19  
Males 22.25 1.4
Females 23.07 2.4
ages 20 to 39  
Males 27.37 1.5
Females 26.57 2.9
ages 40 to 59  
Males 28.40 1.3
Females 28.07 1.7
ages 60 to 79  
Males 28.39 0.9
Females 28.12 1.5
 
Average High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) (mmol/L).
Table summary
This table displays the results of Average High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) (mmol/L). Average (mmol/L) and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Average (mmol/L) c.v.(%)
ages 3 to 5  
Both sexes 1.30 1.6
ages 6 to 11  
Males 1.46 2.1
Females 1.40 1.7
ages 12 to 19  
Males 1.25 1.7
Females 1.37 2.2
ages 20 to 39  
Males 1.17 1.7
Females 1.48 3.2
ages 40 to 59  
Males 1.17 2.0
Females 1.49 1.6
ages 60 to 79  
Males 1.23 1.7
Females 1.54 2.2
 

Canadian Health Measures Survey - Cycle 4 (2014-2015) - fasted subsample

For the fasted subsample selected among the 6 to 79 year old full sample participants, here are some estimation and accuracy measures for a selected variable (glucose).

Average Glucose (mmol/L)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Average Glucose (mmol/L) Average (mmol/L) and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Average (mmol/L) c.v.(%)
ages 6 to 11  
Males 4.8 0.8
Females 4.7 0.7
ages 12 to 19  
Males 4.9 0.8
Females 4.7 0.6
ages 20 to 39  
Males 5.1 2.0
Females 4.8 0.7
ages 40 to 59  
Males 5.4 1.8
Females 5.0 1.2
ages 60 to 79  
Males 6.1 3.2
Females 5.6 0.9

Canadian Health Measures Survey - Cycle 4 (2014-2015) – fatty acids subsample

For the fatty acids subsample selected among the 20 to 79 year old full sample participants, here are some accuracy measures for a selected variable (omega-3 index measured in % weight of total fatty acids).

Average of Omega-3 Index (measured in % weight of total fatty acids)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Average of Omega-3 Index (measured in % weight of total fatty acids) Average (of %) and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Average (of %) c.v.(%)
ages 20 to 39  
Males 4.17 2.8
Females 4.27 4.4
ages 40 to 59  
Males 4.40 2.1
Females 4.54 3.3
ages 60 to 79  
Males 5.09 3.1
Females 5.19 2.3
 
Geometric mean of Fluoride adjusted for urine creatinine (μmol/mmol)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Fluoride adjusted for urine creatinine (μmol/mmol) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
ages 3 to 5  
Both sexes 4.5 8
ages 6 to 11  
Males 3.1 8.8
Females 2.9 8.6
ages 12 to 19  
Males 1.9 8.8
Females 1.6 6.9
ages 20 to 39  
Males 1.8 14.2
Females 2.5 8.8
ages 40 to 59  
Males 2.1 8
Females 2.9 11.7
ages 60 to 79  
Males 2.2 11
Females 3.8 9.8
 
Geometric mean of Total xylenes (ng/l)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Total xylenes (ng/l) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
ages 12 to 19  
Males 0.1000 8.6
Females 0.0900 10.3
ages 20 to 39  
Males 0.1300 14.6
Females 0.1000 9
ages 40 to 59  
Males 0.1300 11
Females 0.1100 11.2
ages 60 to 79  
Males 0.1400 8.6
Females 0.1100 8.2
 
Average time spent sedentary (minutes per day)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Average time spent sedentary (minutes per day) Average and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Average c.v.(%)
3 to 5 years  
Both sexes 455 1.5
6 to 11 years  
Males 467 1.6
Females 458 1.6
12 to 17 years  
Males 556 1.4
Females 551 1.1
18 to 39 years  
Males 570 1.1
Females 565 1.2
40 to 59 years  
Males 575 0.9
Females 575 1.3
60 to 79 years  
Males 594 1.4
Females 609 0.9
 
Ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) (number)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Ratio of forced expiratory volume in one second to forced vital capacity (FEV1/FVC) (number) Ratio and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Ratio c.v.(%)
ages 6 to 11  
Males 0.839 0.5
Females 0.852 0.4
ages 12-19  
Males 0.824 0.8
Females 0.856 0.6
ages 20 to 39  
Males 0.783 0.8
Females 0.818 0.7
ages 40 to 59  
Males 0.759 0.9
Females 0.771 0.6
ages 60 to 79  
Males 0.734 0.6
Females 0.739 0.4

Canadian Health Measures Survey - Cycle 4 (2014-2015) – Environmental lab data

For the environmental lab data subsample selected among the 3 to 79 year old full sample participants, here are some accuracy measures for selected variables.

Geometric mean of Blood lead(μmol/Ll)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Blood lead(μmol/Ll) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
ages 3 to 5  
Both sexes 0.03 4.1
ages 6 to 11  
Males 0.03 3.9
Females 0.03 3.4
ages 12 to 19  
Males 0.03 3.6
Females 0.02 4.8
ages 20 to 39  
Males 0.05 5.5
Females 0.03 4.0
ages 40 to 59  
Males 0.06 4.2
Females 0.05 5.9
ages 60 to 79  
Males 0.07 3.7
Females 0.07 4.2
 
Geometric mean of Acrylamide hemoglobin adduct (pmol/g hemoglobin)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Acrylamide hemoglobin adduct (pmol/g hemoglobin) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
ages 3 to 5  
Both sexes 60.3 3.5
ages 6 to 11  
Males 66.2 2.8
Females 58.8 3.6
ages 12 to 19  
Males 65.2 5.0
Females 60.7 7.6
ages 20 to 39  
Males 72.1 8.7
Females 67.2 6.7
ages 40 to 59  
Males 74.0 9.6
Females 67.5 12.3
ages 60 to 79  
Males 64.0 6.2
Females 61.6 5.7
 
Geometric mean of Blood methyl mercury lead (nmol/L)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Blood methyl mercury lead (nmol/L) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
ages 20 to 39  
Males 2.0 10.9
Females 1.9 17.1
ages 40 to 59  
Males 3.5 11.1
Females 2.6 17.2
ages 60 to 79  
Males 3.5 14.9
Females 4.2 12.5
 
Geometric mean of Dimethylarsinic acid adjusted for urine creatinine (μmol/mmol)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Dimethylarsinic acid adjusted for urine creatinine (μmol/mmol) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
ages 3 to 5  
Both sexes 0.0092 4.2
ages 6 to 11  
Males 0.0068 6.4
Females 0.0063 5.3
ages 12 to 19  
Males 0.0036 7.7
Females 0.0046 9.2
ages 20 to 39  
Males 0.0043 7.4
Females 0.0051 12.4
ages 40 to 59  
Males 0.0045 11.8
Females 0.0052 7.9
ages 60 to 79  
Males 0.0047 11.3
Females 0.0064 10.6
 
Geometric mean of Benzene concentration (μg/m3)
Table summary
This table displays the results of Geometric mean of Benzene concentration (μg/m) Geometric mean and c.v.(%) (appearing as column headers).
  Geometric mean c.v.(%)
All households 1.149 6.5

CV for operating revenue - Consumer goods and general rental - 2016

CV for operating revenue - Consumer goods and general rental - 2016
Table summary
This table displays the results of CV for operating revenue - Consumer goods and general rental - 2016. The information is grouped by Geography (appearing as row headers), CV for operating revenue, calculated using percent units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Geography CV for operating revenue
percent
Canada 0.62

Cannabis Stats Hub

Consultation objectives

On April 13, 2017, the Government of Canada tabled the Cannabis Act (Bill C-45) in Parliament to legalize the production, distribution and consumption of cannabis. If legislation is approved by Parliament, the new status might come into effect by mid-2018.

Statistics Canada's mandate is to provide Canadians with high-quality statistical information on the country's economy and society. As legalization of non-medical cannabis has social and economic implications, the agency is preparing to track the impact of this change in Canada.

The Cannabis Stats Hub has been created as an innovative way to collect and disseminate information on the purchase and use of cannabis, through a centralized portal. The statistics produced will provide important data, ensuring that Canadians are well-positioned to understand the socioeconomic impacts of legalization in the event that Bill C-45 is passed.

Consultation methodology

Statistics Canada conducted in-person usability consultations. Participants were asked to complete a series of tasks and to provide feedback on the proposed website.

How to get involved

This consultation is now closed.

Individuals who wish to obtain more information or to take part in a consultation may contact Statistics Canada by sending an email to statcan.consultations-consultations.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

Please note that Statistics Canada selects participants for each consultation to ensure feedback is sought from a representative sample of the target population for the study. Not all applicants will be asked to participate in a given consultation.

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

Results

What worked

Most participants successfully completed a series of tasks on various pages of the Cannabis Stats Hub. Overall, they indicated that the hub was simple enough to use and that they were pleased to see that so much cannabis-related information will be released in a centralized portal.

The participants mentioned that the graphs, charts and other visualizations in the hub helped better understand the data presented and are ideal for reports.

Areas for improvement

  • When on the landing page, participants were not sure what information was included under each section of the hub.
  • Participants who were less familiar with the subject requested to see more definitions.
  • The placement of the menu buttons were not intuitive to participants.
  • There was a desire to have the ability to export the hub’s underlying data.

Recommendations

  • Simpler and more explicit explanations should be added on all pages of the hub. These explanations should also provide context to the data being presented to ensure that users properly understand the numbers they are looking at.
  • Reconsider the layout and placement of the menu buttons.
  • Add a feature to export the underlying data.

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

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Percentage of First Nations people, Métis and Inuit aged 25 to 64 by selected levels of educational attainment1, Canada, 2006 and 2016

Bar chart: Percentage of First Nations people, Métis and Inuit aged 25 to 64 by selected levels of educational attainment, Canada, 2006 and 2016
Data table for the graph
Percentage of First Nations people, Métis and Inuit aged 25 to 64 by selected levels of educational attainmentFootnote 1, Canada, 2006 and 2016
Aboriginal identity Educational attainment 2006 2016
First Nations People Bachelor's degree or higherFootnote 2 7.2% 9.6%
College diploma 17.3% 21.4%
Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 3 3.6% 4.7%
High school diploma 20.1% 24.5%
No certificate, diploma or degree 38.2% 30.0%
Métis Bachelor's degree or higherFootnote 2 8.9% 13.2%
College diploma 21.1% 25.6%
Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 3 5.4% 6.9%
High school diploma 24.3% 26.5%
No certificate, diploma or degree 26.1% 18.0%
Inuit Bachelor's degree or higherFootnote 2 3.9% 5.3%
College diploma 16.9% 18.7%
Apprenticeship certificateFootnote 3 3.6% 5.0%
High school diploma 13.0% 18.5%
No certificate, diploma or degree 50.8% 43.9%
Footnote 1

Educational attainment refers to a person's highest certificate, diploma or degree.

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Footnote 2

The term 'Bachelor's degree or higher' corresponds to the category 'University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above' in the 'Highest certificate, diploma or degree' classification.

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Footnote 3

This category includes those with a Certificate of Apprenticeship, a Certificate of Qualification or a journeyperson's designation. It does not include non-apprenticeship trades certificates.

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Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2006 and 2016.

Average one-way commuting duration (in minutes), census metropolitan areas, 2016

Bar chart: Average one-way commuting duration (in minutes), census metropolitan areas, 2016
Data table for the graph
Average one-way commuting duration (in minutes), census metropolitan areas, 2016
Census metropolitan area (CMA) Average one-way commuting duration (in minutes)
Largest CMAs
Toronto, Ont. 34.0
Montréal, Que. 30.0
Vancouver, B.C. 29.7
Large CMAs
Ottawa–Gatineau, Ont./Que. 27.3
Calgary, Alta. 26.5
Edmonton, Alta. 25.9
Winnipeg, Man. 24.0
Québec, Que. 22.4
Greater Golden Horseshoe CMAs
Oshawa, Ont. 33.5
Barrie, Ont. 30.7
Hamilton, Ont. 28.4
Brantford, Ont. 24.1
Guelph, Ont. 23.9
Kitchener–Cambridge–Waterloo, Ont. 22.8
Peterborough, Ont. 22.7
St. Catharines–Niagara, Ont. 21.5
Mid-sized CMAs
Halifax, N.S. 24.0
Victoria, B.C. 22.2
London, Ont. 21.9
Saskatoon, Sask. 19.7
Windsor, Ont. 18.9
Regina, Sask. 17.9
Small CMAs, commuting relationships with neighbours
Abbotsford–Mission, B.C. 26.1
Belleville, Ont. 19.7
Sherbrooke, Que. 19.0
Trois-Rivières, Que. 18.8
Other small CMAs
Greater Sudbury, Ont. 20.8
Kingston, Ont. 20.1
Saint John, N.B. 20.1
Kelowna, B.C. 19.8
St. John's, N.L. 19.3
Saguenay, Que. 17.7
Thunder Bay, Ont. 17.5
Moncton, N.B. 17.0
Lethbridge, Alta. 16.8

Note: Cities and surrounding areas with 100,000 or more residents are known as census metropolitan areas or CMAs. CMAs are not equal in their size or their infrastructure. To establish some more comparability, six groupings are used in the charts and tables of this release.

  • Largest CMAs are the three CMAs with the largest population (that is, Toronto, Montréal and Vancouver). They also have at least three types of public transit infrastructure (including bus and at least two of subway/elevated rail, street car/commuter train, and ferry).
  • Large CMAs are the five next-largest CMAs, all with at least one type of public transit infrastructure.
  • Greater Golden Horseshoe CMAs are eight CMAs in southern Ontario with public transit infrastructure and a moderate- to-strong commuting relationship with other nearby CMAs. These areas are part of Ontario’s “Greater Golden Horseshoe.”
  • Mid-sized CMAs are six CMAs with a population between 225,000 and 500,000 and are not part of the three groups listed above.
  • Small CMAs, commuting relationships with neighbours are four smaller CMAs with moderate commuting relationships with nearby communities.
  • Other small CMAs are the remaining nine smallest CMAs.

Source: Statistics Canada, Census of Population, 2016.

Percentage of Canadians who got a flu shot in the past 12 months, by province and CMA, population aged 12 or older, Canada, 2015-2016

Percentage of Canadians who got a flu shot in the past 12 months, by province and CMA, population aged 12 or older, Canada, 2015-2016
Geography Percent Significantly different from Canada level
Canada 32.4 -
Newfoundland and Labrador 28.5 -1
St. John's
27.6 -1
Prince Edward Island 37.3 +1
Nova Scotia 48.5 +1
Halifax
49.3 +1
New Brunswick 37.6 +1
Moncton
32.6 0
Saint John
39.6 +1
Quebec 24.4 -1
Saguenay
32.9 0
Québec
25 -1
Sherbrooke
23.9 -1
Trois-Rivières
23.2 -1
Montréal
23.7 -1
Ottawa-Gatineau, Quebec part
22.7 -1
Ontario 34.3 +1
Ottawa-Gatineau, Ontario part
39.7 +1
Kingston
49.2 +1
Peterborough
39.4 +1
Oshawa
34.5 0
Toronto
32 0
Hamilton
31.4 0
St. Catharines-Niagara
36.4 0
Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo
29 -1
Brantford
34.6 0
Guelph
33 0
London
37.1 +1
Windsor
39.8 +1
Barrie
29.1 0
Greater Sudbury
35.5 0
Thunder Bay
39.3 +1
Manitoba 31.1 0
Winnipeg
32.5 0
Saskatchewan 36.7 +1
Regina
33.1 0
Saskatoon
38.6 +1
Alberta 35.7 +1
Calgary
38.5 +1
Edmonton
36.1 +1
British Columbia 34.1 +1
Kelowna
30.8 0
Abbotsford-Mission
31.3 0
Vancouver
34.5 +1
Victoria
37.5 +1
Yukon 31.9 0
Northwest Territories 32.8 0
Nunavut 28.6 0

Note: A value of +1 means the difference observed is significantly higher, -1 means the difference is significantly lower and 0 means the difference is not statistically significant.

Source: Canadian Community Health Survey, 2015-2016.

Related products: Canadian Community Health Survey: Combined data, 2015/2016, The Daily

Statement outlining results, risks and significant changes in operations, personnel and program

A) Introduction

Statistics Canada's mandate

Statistics Canada ("the agency") is a member of the Innovation, Science and Economic Development portfolio.

Statistics Canada's role is to ensure that Canadians have access to a trusted source of statistics on Canada that meets their highest priority needs.

The agency's mandate derives primarily from the Statistics Act. The Act requires that the agency collects, compiles, analyzes and publishes statistical information on the economic, social, and general conditions of the country and its people. It also requires that Statistics Canada conduct the census of population and the census of agriculture every fifth year, and protects the confidentiality of the information with which it is entrusted.

Statistics Canada also has a mandate to co-ordinate and lead the national statistical system. The agency is considered a leader, among statistical agencies around the world, in co‑ordinating statistical activities to reduce duplication and reporting burden.

More information on Statistics Canada's mandate, roles, responsibilities and programs can be found in the 2017–2018 Main Estimates and in the Statistics Canada 2017–2018 Departmental Plan.

The quarterly financial report:

  • should be read in conjunction with the 2017–2018 Main Estimates;
  • has been prepared by management, as required by Section 65.1 of the Financial Administration Act, and in the form and manner prescribed by Treasury Board;
  • has not been subject to an external audit or review.

Statistics Canada has the authority to collect and spend revenue from other federal government departments and agencies, as well as from external clients, for statistical services and products.

Basis of presentation

This quarterly report has been prepared by management using an expenditure basis of accounting. The accompanying Statement of Authorities includes the agency's spending authorities granted by Parliament and those used by the agency consistent with the Main Estimates for the 2017–2018 fiscal year. This quarterly report has been prepared using a special purpose financial reporting framework designed to meet financial information needs with respect to the use of spending authorities.

The authority of Parliament is required before moneys can be spent by the Government. Approvals are given in the form of annually approved limits through appropriation acts or through legislation in the form of statutory spending authority for specific purposes.

The agency uses the full accrual method of accounting to prepare and present its annual departmental financial statements that are part of the departmental results reporting process. However, the spending authorities voted by Parliament remain on an expenditure basis.

B) Highlights of fiscal quarter and fiscal year-to-date results

This section highlights the significant items that contributed to the net decrease in resources available for the year, as well as actual expenditures for the quarter ended September 30.

Chart 1: Comparison of gross budgetary authorities and expenditures as of September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2017
Description for Chart 1: Comparison of gross budgetary authorities and expenditures as of September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2017, in thousands of dollars

This bar graph shows Statistics Canada's budgetary authorities and expenditures, in thousands of dollars, as of September 30, 2016 and 2017:

  • As at September 30, 2016
    • Net budgetary authorities: $775,436
    • Vote netting authority: $120,000
    • Total authority: $895,436
    • Net expenditures for the period ending September 30: $440,986
    • Year-to-date revenues spent from vote netting authority for the period ending September 30: $26,577
    • Total expenditures: $467,563
  • As at September 30, 2017
    • Net budgetary authorities: $510,694
    • Vote netting authority: $120,000
    • Total authority: $630,694
    • Net expenditures for the period ending September 30: $288,409
    • Year-to-date revenues spent from vote netting authority for the period ending September 30: $23,786
    • Total expenditures: $312,195

Chart 1 outlines the gross budgetary authorities, which represent the resources available for use for the year as of September 30.

Significant changes to authorities

Total authorities available for 2017–2018 have decreased by $264.7 million, or 29.6%, from the previous year, from $895.4 million to $630.7 million (Chart 1).

This net decrease was mostly the result of the following:

  • Decrease for the Census of Population program ($310.0 million), as well as for the Census of Agriculture program ($12.1 million) due to the cyclical nature of funding winding down in 2017–2018;
  • Increase for the Statistical Survey Operations pay equity settlement ($32.4 million);
  • Increase in the value of the carry forward by $15.7 million.

In addition to the appropriations allocated to the agency through the Main Estimates, Statistics Canada also has vote net authority within Vote 1, which entitles the agency to spend revenues collected from other federal government departments, agencies, and external clients to provide statistical services. Vote netting authority is stable at $120 million in each of the fiscal years 2016–2017 and 2017–2018.

Significant changes to expenditures

Year-to-date net expenditures recorded to the end of the second quarter decreased by $152.6 million, or 34.6% from the previous year, from $441.0 million to $288.4 million (See Table A: Variation in Departmental Expenditures by Standard Object).

Most of the decrease in spending is due to the 2016 Census of Population program. Statistics Canada spent approximately 56.5% of its authorities by the end of the second quarter, compared with 56.9% in the same quarter of 2016–2017.

Table A: Variation in Departmental Expenditures by Standard Object (unaudited)
This table displays the variance of departmental expenditures by standard object between fiscal 2016-2017 and 2017-2018. The variance is calculated for year to date expenditures as at the end of the second quarter. The row headers provide information by standard object. The column headers provide information in thousands of dollars and percentage variance for the year to date variation.
Departmental Expenditures Variation by Standard Object Q2 year-to-date variation between fiscal year 2016–2017 and 2017–2018
$'000 %
(01) Personnel 5,393 2.0
(02) Transportation and communications -48,919 -87.8
(03) Information -6,248 -73.7
(04) Professional and special services -106,427 -93.0
(05) Rentals -613 -7.0
(06) Repair and maintenance -274 -71.7
(07) Utilities, materials and supplies -629 -57.0
(08) Acquisition of land, buildings and works 45 -
(09) Acquisition of machinery and equipment 1,352 65.3
(10) Transfer payments -100 -100.0
(12) Other subsidies and payments 1,052 6,577.3
Total gross budgetary expenditures -155,368 -33.2
Less revenues netted against expenditures
Revenues -2,791 -10.5
Total net budgetary expenditures -152,577 -34.6
Note: Explanations are provided for variances of more than $1 million.

The 2016 Census of Population reached the peak of its cyclical expenditures in 2016–2017, spending in 2017–2018 drops sharply as activities wound down.

01) Personnel: The increase is mainly due to the retroactive salary payments of signed collective agreements. This increase is partly offset by the decrease in expenditures of public servants whom were hired in 2016–2017 to conduct census-related activities.

02) Transportation and communications: The decrease is mainly due to reduced costs in postage and travel in 2016–2017 for census related activities.

03) Information: The decrease is mainly due to the printing of census material and the implementation of the census media plan in 2016–2017.

04) Professional and special services: The decrease is mainly due to the end of census collection and processing activities, which employed approximately 35,000 temporary staff in 2016–2017.

09) Acquisition of machinery and equipment: The increase is due to the purchase of new software licenses.

12) Other subsidies and payments: The increase is mainly due to the set-up of the salary overpayments resulting from Phoenix issues.

Revenues: The decrease is primarily the result of timing differences in the receipt of funds for scheduled key deliverables and of a change in presentation method.

C) Risks and uncertainties

Statistics Canada uses a risk-based decision-making process to conduct its business. In order to do so effectively, the agency identifies key corporate risks and develops corresponding mitigation strategies within its Corporate Risk Profile on an annual basis. At this point in time, none of the agency's key corporate risks involve significant financial risks.

D) Significant changes to operations, personnel and programs

In 2017–2018, Statistics Canada will continue the processing and analysis of Census program data, and dissemination of the remaining major 2016 census data releases. This year, six releases are planned. For the Census of Population, three releases took place so far (May, August and September) and the others are scheduled in October and November 2017. Regarding the Census of Agriculture, the release took place in May. This contrasts with last year, when Statistics Canada focused on data collection and processing activities of the 2016 Census program.

Since the start of the fiscal year, many of the agency's collective agreements were signed following negotiations between the unions and Treasury Board. As such, during the second quarter, Statistics Canada processed a significant number of retroactive payments to employees, increasing the agency's salary expenditures on a one-time basis. Further, employees' salaries were adjusted upwards as per the new agreements which will result in a higher overall salary for third quarter and going forward.

Approval by senior officials

The original version was signed by
Anil Arora, Chief Statistician
Monia Lahaie, Acting Chief Financial Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Date signed: November 22, 2017

Appendix

Statement of Authorities (unaudited)
Fiscal year 2017–2018
This table displays the departmental authorities for the fiscal year 2017-2018. The row headers provide information by type of authority, Vote 105 – Net operating expenditures, Statutory authority and Total Budgetary authorities. The column headers provide information in thousands of dollars for Total available for use for the year ending March 31; used during the quarter ended September 30; and year to date used at quarter-end for 2017-2018.
  Total available for use for the year ending March 31, 2018Table footnote 1 Used during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 Year-to-date used at quarter-end
in thousands of dollars
Vote 1 — Net operating expenditures 445,202 149,839 255,663
Statutory authority — Contribution to employee benefit plans 65,492 16,373 32,746
Total budgetary authorities 510,694 166,212 288,409
Table footnote 1

Includes only Authorities available for use and granted by Parliament at quarter-end.

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Statement of Authorities (unaudited)
Fiscal year 2016–2017
This table displays the departmental authorities for the fiscal year 2016-2017. The row headers provide information by type of authority, Vote 105 – Net operating expenditures, Statutory authority and Total Budgetary authorities. The column headers provide information in thousands of dollars for Total available for use for the year ending March 31; Used during the quarter ended September 30; and year to date used at quarter-end for 2016-2017.
  Total available for use for the year ending March 31, 2017Table footnote 1 Used during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 Year-to-date used at quarter-end
in thousands of dollars
Vote 1 — Net operating expenditures 696,599 182,866 401,567
Statutory authority — Contribution to employee benefit plans 78,837 19,710 39,419
Total budgetary authorities 775,436 202,576 440,986
Table footnote 1

Includes only Authorities available for use and granted by Parliament at quarter-end.

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Departmental budgetary expenditures by Standard Object (unaudited)
Fiscal year 2017–2018
This table displays the departmental expenditures by standard object for the fiscal year 2017-2018. The row headers provide information by standard object for expenditures and revenues. The column headers provide information in thousands of dollars for planned expenditures for the year ending March 31; expended during the quarter ended September 30; and year to date used at quarter-end 2017-2018.
  Planned expenditures for the year ending March 31, 2018 Expended during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 Year-to-date used at quarter-end
in thousands of dollars
Expenditures:
(01) Personnel 482,636 156,013 281,941
(02) Transportation and communications 22,158 3,341 6,782
(03) Information 4,756 1,344 2,224
(04) Professional and special services 43,366 4,716 7,957
(05) Rentals 16,803 4,743 8,172
(06) Repair and maintenance 2,777 54 108
(07) Utilities, materials and supplies 3,832 216 474
(08) Acquisition of land, buildings and works - 42 45
(09) Acquisition of machinery and equipment 11,160 1,364 3,424
(10) Transfer payments 100 - -
(12) Other subsidies and payments 43,106 947 1,068
Total gross budgetary expenditures 630,694 172,780 312,195
Less revenues netted against expenditures:
Revenues 120,000 6,568 23,786
Total revenues netted against expenditures 120,000 6,568 23,786
Total net budgetary expenditures 510,694 166,212 288,409
Departmental budgetary expenditures by Standard Object (unaudited)
Fiscal year 2016–2017
This table displays the departmental expenditures by standard object for the fiscal year 2016-2017. The row headers provide information by standard object for expenditures and revenues. The column headers provide information in thousands of dollars for planned expenditures for the year ending March 31; expended during the quarter ended September 30; and year to date used at quarter-end 2016-2017.
  Planned expenditures for the year ending March 31, 2017 Expended during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 Year-to-date used at quarter-end
in thousands of dollars
Expenditures:
(01) Personnel 537,192 136,949 276,548
(02) Transportation and communications 91,882 32,542 55,701
(03) Information 13,896 4,755 8,472
(04) Professional and special services 209,409 35,966 114,384
(05) Rentals 21,315 4,462 8,785
(06) Repair and maintenance 5,730 239 382
(07) Utilities, materials and supplies 6,408 609 1,103
(08) Acquisition of land, buildings and works - - -
(09) Acquisition of machinery and equipment 9,342 1,047 2,072
(10) Transfer payments 207 - 100
(12) Other subsidies and payments 55 11 16
Total gross budgetary expenditures 895,436 216,580 467,563
Less revenues netted against expenditures:
Revenues 120,000 14,004 26,577
Total revenues netted against expenditures 120,000 14,004 26,577
Total net budgetary expenditures 775,436 202,576 440,986