Payments Enhancing Receipts

Explanatory notes for programs which existed prior to 2007 can be found in the discontinued Direct Payments to Agriculture Producers publication (21-015-X).

Agricultural Revenue Stabilization Account (ARSA) (2000 to 2002)

The objective of the Agricultural Revenue Stabilization Account program was to offer a risk management tool to farming operations in Quebec, based on the operation's gross income. To this effect, the program established two individual funds, for contributions from participants and La Financière agricole du Québec, and made provisions for withdrawals from these funds to compensate for reductions in farm income. The ARSA was a program developed and administered by La Financière agricole du Québec.

Following the introduction of the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Program, La Financière agricole du Québec terminated this program in the 2002 program year. Consequently, participants had five years to make withdrawals from their account, at an annual minimum of 20% of the government contribution held on February 1st, 2005.

AgriInvest (2008 to present)

This program was created under the Growing Forward policy framework (2007 – 2013) and has continued under Growing Forward 2 (2013 – 2018) and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (effective April 1, 2018). AgriInvest replaces part of the coverage that had been available under the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program, and, operates similar to the former Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA) program.

Through government and producer contributions, AgriInvest provides cash flow to help producers manage small income declines, as well as provide support for investments to mitigate risks or improve market income. Producers can deposit up to 100% of their Allowable Net Sales, with the first 1% matched by governments. The limit on matching government contributions is $10,000 per AgriInvest account. AgriInvest is administered by the Federal government in all provinces except Quebec.

Agri-Québec (2011 to present)

Agri-Québec is a self-directed risk management program offered to all farming and aqua-farming operations in Quebec. The program allows participants to deposit an amount in an account under their name, in order to receive matching contributions from La Financière agricole du Québec. Participants can then withdraw the funds from the accounts, based on their operational needs. Agri-Québec is managed jointly by the provincial and federal governments, as it is similar and complimentary to AgriInvest.

Agri-Québec Plus (2015 to present)

The Agri-Québec Plus program offers additional financial assistance to eligible operations. Agri-Québec Plus complements AgriStability by offering a coverage level of 85% of the reference margin rather than 70%. The program covers agriculture products that are not covered or not associated with the ASRA program (Farm Income Stabilization Program) and are not supply-managed. Participation in the program is linked to the respect of environmental requirements.

AgriRecovery (2008 to present)

The AgriRecovery framework is part of a suite of federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) Business Risk Management (BRM) tools under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (replacing Growing Forward 2, as of 2018).

AgriRecovery was designed to provide quick, targeted assistance to producers in case of natural disasters, with a focus on the extraordinary costs producers must take on to recover from disasters. Federal and provincial governments jointly determine whether further assistance beyond existing programs already in place is necessary, and what form of assistance should be provided. AgriRecovery initiatives are cost-shared on a 60:40 basis between the federal government and participating provinces or territories. The assistance provided will be unique to the specific disaster situation and often unique to a province or region. Examples of programs included in AgriRecovery are the 2017 and 2018 Canada-BC Wildfire Recovery Initiatives, and the 2017 Canada-Quebec Hail Assistance Initiative.

AgriStability (2007 to present)

This program was created under the Growing Forward policy framework (2007 – 2013) and has continued under Growing Forward 2 (2013 – 2018) and the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (effective April 1, 2018). AgriStability was developed as a margin-based program that provides income support when a producer experiences a large margin decline. AgriStability has replaced part of the coverage that had been provided under the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program.

AgriStability is delivered in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Yukon by the Federal government. In British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, and Prince Edward Island, AgriStability is delivered provincially.

AgriStability Program Enhancements (2021 to 2022)

Through the Prince Edward Island Agriculture Insurance Corporation, the Department of Agriculture and Land announced some important changes to the AgriStability Program. These changes will provide increased support to all producers for the 2021 and 2022 program years:

• The coverage level is being increased to 85% from 70%, reducing the margin loss a producer must incur to trigger a payment.
• The compensation rate is being increased from 70% to 80% of the loss covered.
• The 20% late participation penalty for the 2021 program year will be covered and paid by the province.

All changes will be 100% covered by the PEI government, including the federal portion of the cost-share.

Assiniboine Valley Producers Flood Assistance Program (2007 to 2011)

This Province of Manitoba program provided financial assistance for Assiniboine Valley agricultural producers who experienced crop loss or the inability to seed a crop in 2005 and 2006 along the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to Brandon, due to flooding. This program also provided assistance in 2011, following flooding in 2010.

These programs were managed through the Manitoba Agricultural Service Corporation (MASC).

Beef Herd Renewal and Improvement Program (2022 to 2023)

The objective of this program is to grow, renew and improve the New Brunswick beef cow herd. Applicants will be eligible for financial assistance of $300 per retained bred heifer above a 5% replacement rate. Eligible numbers of heifers will be determined based on current mature cow numbers, defined as cows that have already had at least one calf. Included as payments in the series «Direct Program Payments to Producers» is the compensation paid for the basic herd growth.

Beekeepers Financial Assistance Program (2014)

Due to harsh winter conditions in Ontario in 2014, and other pollinator health issues, Ontario's bee colonies experienced higher than normal mortality rates. To help offset these losses, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food provided one-time financial assistance of $105 per hive to beekeepers who have 10 hives or more and lost over 40 per cent of their colonies between Jan. 1, 2014, and Oct. 31, 2014.

British Columbia Raspberry Replant Program (2022 to 2023)

The B.C. Raspberry Replant Program is a cost-sharing funding program which is intended to revitalize, regenerate and increase the competitiveness of the B.C. raspberry industry in local and global markets. This program is being delivered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food with input from the Raspberry Industry Development Council.

Canada-Ontario General Top-Up Program (2005 to 2007)

This was a special top-up payment program which provided whole farm coverage to the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program participants in Ontario, who were automatically enrolled. All commodities eligible for CAIS payment were covered under this program. In order to qualify, participants must have experienced a decline in their program year production margin as calculated by the CAIS Program Administrator and be eligible to receive the government portion of the CAIS payment. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs were responsible for the overall administration of the program.

Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) Program (2004 to 2008)

The CAIS program was available to producers across Canada and provided assistance to those producers who had experienced a loss of income as a result of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or other factors. The program integrated stabilization and disaster protection into a single program, helping producers protect their farming operations from both small and large drops in income.

Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Inventory Transition Initiative (CITI) (2006 to 2007)

CITI was a one-time federal government injection of $900 million into Canada's Agriculture and Agri-food industry. The funds were delivered to producers by recalculating how the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program valued inventory change for the 2003, 2004, and 2005 CAIS program years.

Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization Ontario Inventory Transition Initiative (2006 to 2019)

The Ontario Inventory Transition Payment was an additional one-time payment from the province of Ontario, for the Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program participants, as it transitioned to a new method of valuing inventory for CAIS.

Compensation for animal losses (1981 to present)

Formerly a program under the Animal Disease and Protection Act, this compensation program is now administered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in accordance with requirements established under the Health of Animals Act. Producers in all provinces are compensated when farm animals infected with certain contagious diseases are ordered to be slaughtered. Compensation also includes applicable transportation and disposal costs and compensation for animals injured during testing.

Cost of Production Payment (COP) (2007 to 2010)

This program helped non-supply managed commodities producers with the rising cost of production. This federal program was based on producers' net sales for 2000-2004 (or in the case of new producers: payments were based on average net sales for 2005-2006).

Cover Crop Protection Program (CCPP) (2006 to 2008)

The CCPP was a Government of Canada initiative designed to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers who were unable to seed commercial crops as a result of flooding in the spring of 2005 and/or 2006.

Crop Insurance (1981 to present)

Crop Insurance (now referred to as AgriInsurance) is a federal-provincial-producer cost-shared program that stabilizes a producer's income by minimizing the economic effects of production losses caused by natural hazards. AgriInsurance is a provincially delivered program to which the federal government contributes a portion of total premiums and administrative costs. Premiums for most crop insurance programs are cost-shared: 40 per cent by participating producers, 36 per cent by the federal government and 24 per cent by the province, while administrative costs are funded by governments, 60 per cent by the federal government and 40 per cent by the province.

AgriInsurance plans are developed and delivered by each province to meet the needs of the producers in that province. AgriInsurance helps to cover production losses as well as losses from poor product quality. Both yield and non-yield based plans are offered. These plans cover traditional crops such as wheat, corn, oats and barley as well as horticultural crops such as lettuce, strawberries, carrots and eggplants. Some provinces also provide coverage for bee mortality as well as maple syrup production. The provinces constantly work to improve their programs by adjusting existing plans and implementing new ones to meet changing industry requirements.

Crop Loss Compensation (1981 to present)

Crop loss compensation programs are generally one element of a province's Wildlife damage compensation programs, which can also include separate Waterfowl damage and Livestock predation programs. This Big Game program reduces the financial loss incurred by producers in these provinces from wildlife damage to eligible crops, and can include compensation for wildlife excreta contaminated crops and silage in pits and tubes. In some provinces damage to honey producers and leafcutter bee products is also included.

Also see Livestock predation compensation, Waterfowl damage and Wildlife damage compensation programs.

Cull Animal Program (2003 to 2006)

This program was intended to assist farmers with the additional cost of feeding surplus animals while the US border was closed to Canadian animals over 30 months of age. With the goal of discouraging on-farm slaughter and encouraging movement of mature animals to domestic markets in an orderly fashion.

Cull Breeding Swine Program (2008)

This federally funded program for 2008, administered by the Canadian Pork Council, was designed to help restructure the industry to bring it in line with market realities. The objective was to reduce the national breeding herd size by up to 10% over and above normal annual reductions. Producers were eligible to receive a per head payment for each animal slaughtered as well as reimbursement for slaughter and disposal costs. Producers had to agree to empty at least one barn, and not restock for a three year period.

Dairy Direct Payment Program (2019-2023)

The objective of the Dairy Direct Payment Program is to support dairy producers as a result of market access commitments made under recent international trade agreements, namely the Canada–European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

In August 2019, the federal government announced that it will make available $1.75 billion to supply-managed milk producers. Up to $345 million in direct payments was made available in 2019-2020.

In November 2020, the government announced the payment schedule for the remaining $1.405 billion in direct payments over the next three years:

• $468 million in 2020-21
• $469 million in 2021-22
• $468 million in 2022-23

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) has been mandated to deliver the program.

Drought Assistance for Livestock Producers (2007 to 2008)

This program was enacted in 2007, to assist livestock owners in Northern B.C. who suffered economic hardship in 2006 due to drought. Drought conditions in the summer of 2006 reduced hay and forage yields by up to 50% and producers were left with higher costs for feed, water and other expenses.

Eurasian Wild Boar Transition Assistance Initiative (2021 to 2022)

The purpose of this Initiative was to provide financial support to producers of EWB to assist them in transitioning out of the production of EWB and into other forms of production. The need for this type of financial support arose out of the passage of a regulation under the Invasive Species Act, 2015 that designated Ontario as an invasive species control area for wild pigs, including the possession and movement of EWB.

Farm Emergency Response Grant Program (2022)

A one-time grant of $2,500 will be sent to registered farms in Central, Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia that experienced financial losses due to infrastructure or crop damage, livestock loss or extended power outages due to Hurricane Fiona. Funding will also be available to registered farms that experienced storm damage outside the most impacted regions.

Fed Cattle Set Aside Program (2005 to 2006)

The program was part of a national strategy to assist Canada's cattle industry to reposition itself to help ensure its long-term viability.

Financial Assistance for Replanting Apple Orchards (2020-2022)

The financial assistance for replanting apple orchards program is being implemented to support the apple industry during the transition period following the termination of the Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program coverage.

The program is intended to support development of the apple industry from a sustainable development perspective, as a complement to other government assistance available to the apple industry.

More specifically, this program is intended to provide financial support to apple businesses in their apple orchard replanting projects.

Eligible businesses may receive financial assistance of $5,000 per replanted hectare for up to four hectares. If the business is deemed eligible for one of the grants under the Financial Support Program for Aspiring Farmers on the date that they submitted their application to the program, the assistance is increased to $6,250 per eligible hectare.

Frost loss Program (2018-2019)

The Frost Loss Program helped Nova Scotia Farmers recover from crop and financial losses from the frost in June 2018.

This program provided financial assistance in addition with other Business Risk Management programs that were available, such as AgriInsurance.

Golden Nematode Disaster Program (2007 to 2009)

The objective of this program was to assist producers affected by Golden Nematode with the costs of disposing potatoes and a per hectare support payment to assist potato producers and producers of nursery and greenhouse crops with extraordinary costs not covered under existing programs. The program was funded by the federal government.

Grains and Oilseeds Payment (GOPP) (2006)

The Grains and Oilseeds Payment Program was a one-time program for producers of grains, oilseeds, or special crops, to help address the severe economic hardships they were facing.

Hazelnut Renewal Program (2020 to present)

This provincially funded program provides funds to remove infected trees to mitigate the spread of Eastern Filbert Blight and to provide incentives for the planting of new disease-resistant hazelnut trees in British Columbia.

Types of Program Funding:

• Hazelnut Renewal: Funding to provide incentives for the planting of new Eastern Filbert Blight (EFB) resistant hazelnut trees in British Columbia.
• Removal of EFB Infected Hazelnut Trees: Funding to remove infected trees to mitigate the spread of EFB and to protect new orchards.

Hog Transition Fund (2008)

This program was designed to assist Nova Scotia hog producers who were having financial difficulties due to declining market prices in 2006-2007. The program was administered through Pork Nova Scotia.

Lake Manitoba Flood Assistance Program (2011 to present)

This program was designed to provide financial compensation to crop and livestock producers affected by the flooding of Lake Manitoba in 2011. Part A - Lake Manitoba Pasture Flooding Assistance Component and Part B - Lake Manitoba Transportation and Crop/Forage Loss Component, are included. This program is funded entirely by the provincial government.

Livestock Insurance Programs (1991 to present)

The Livestock Insurance Programs include a number of provincially administered livestock insurance programs. These programs include:

The Cattle Price Insurance Program (2009 to present), designed to provide Alberta cattle producers with an effective price risk management tool reflective of their risk. As of 2014, this program is now referred to as the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program.

Dairy Livestock Insurance (1991 to present), implemented to assist Nova Scotia producers when a number of cattle were lost due to disease outbreaks. The program continues to exist for situations resulting in a significant loss in production, causing a loss of revenue.

The Hog Price Insurance Program (2011 to present), designed to provide Alberta hog producers with protection against unexpected declines in Alberta hog prices, over a defined period of time. As of 2014, this program is now referred to as the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program.

Livestock Insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador (1991 to present) compensates producers for the death or injury to sheep, goats, dairy cattle or beef cattle caused by dogs or other predators.

Livestock Insurance in Prince Edward Island (2009 to present) offers two types of coverage: compensation to cattle producers for the death of an animal due to disease, as well as compensation to dairy producers whose production levels fall beneath a set threshold, causing a loss of income.

The Overwinter Bee Mortality Insurance (2012 to present) insures Manitoban beekeepers against unmanageable wintering losses, including weather-related damages, diseases and pests. As of 2014 the data for this program is included in Crop Insurance.

Poultry Insurance (2008 to present) compensates Nova Scotia producers for the loss of poultry (which includes broilers, breeders, breeder pullets, layer pullets, commercial layers and integrated layers) to the disease infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT).

The Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) (2014 to present) enables livestock producers to purchase price protection on cattle and hogs in the form of an insurance policy. It offers protection against an unexpected drop in prices over a defined period of time, and is available to producers in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Administration costs are covered by the federal and provincial governments through Growing Forward 2. Premiums will be fully funded by producers, but any deficit after four years will be made up by the federal government. The four-province program will be managed by the Alberta Agriculture Financial Services Corp, which ran the pre-existing Cattle and Hog Price Insurance programs in Alberta. Crop insurance entities in Manitoba and Saskatchewan will deliver the WLPIP in those provinces. The Business Risk Management Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture delivers the program in that province.

Additional notes on the Livestock Insurance Programs

Producer premiums for the Prince Edward Island Livestock Insurance and Dairy Livestock Insurance in Nova Scotia (as of 2006) are partially subsidized by the provincial and federal governments.

Premiums are not subsidized for the Cattle Price Insurance Program, the Hog Price Insurance Program, Livestock Insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador, Poultry Insurance program in Nova Scotia, or the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program. However, the costs of administrating the programs are funded by provincial governments and/or Crown Corporations.

Prior to 2005, Dairy Livestock Insurance in Nova Scotia and Livestock Insurance in Newfoundland and Labrador were reported under Programs funded by the private sector.

Livestock Predation Compensation Program

Manitoba (1999 to present) - This program compensates livestock producers in Manitoba for losses from injury or death of eligible livestock that resulted from losses due to natural predators such as black bear, cougar, wolf or coyote. Compensation is available to 100% of the assessed value of the animal, for a confirmed loss due to predation and to 50% of the value for a probable loss. In respect for livestock injured, the payment will be the lesser of the veterinary treatment or the value of the livestock. The government of Manitoba pays 60% of program payments and the Government of Canada 40%. Administration costs are cost-shared 50/50 between the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba.

Saskatchewan (2010 to present) - Under the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program, the Saskatchewan Compensation for Livestock Predation compensates producers for livestock killed or injured by predators. The first 80 percent of the program funding is cost-shared by federal and provincial governments. The provincial government contributes the remaining amount. The program is administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation. Other components of the Wildlife Damage Compensation Program include Waterfowl damage compensation and Crops loss compensation (reported separately).

Also see Crop loss compensation, Waterfowl damage and Wildlife damage compensation programs.

Manitoba Ruminant Assistance Program (2008)

This one-time payment for 2008, funded jointly by the province of Manitoba and the federal government, allowed cattle producers to receive a direct payment of up to 3% of historical net sales. The payment, administered by the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC), was provided to all ruminant producers and was in proportion to the size of the producer's livestock operations.

Manitoba Spring Blizzard Livestock Mortalities Assistance Program (2011 to 2012)

The 2011 Manitoba Spring Blizzard Mortalities Assistance program provided assistance to Manitoba producers who experienced livestock losses following the blizzard that hit April 29th and 30th, 2011. Compensation is provided for animal deaths that occurred, as a result of the storm, between April 29th and May 5th 2011. This program is funded and administered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI).

Marketing and Vineyard Improvement Program (MVIP) (2015-2016)

This program provides funds for eligible vineyard improvements to enable growers in Ontario to produce quality grapes in order to respond to the growing demands of Ontario wine manufacturers and to adapt ongoing and emerging vineyard challenges. This payment will be overseen by Agricorp (a provincial crown corporation) and was created under the Wine and Grape Strategy to promote Ontario VQA (Ontario's Wine Authority) and support vineyard production improvements. Only certain non-capital payments to producers are included in the Direct payments data series (e.g. wine grape vine removal, land preparation, etc.).

Measure to support grain corn producers in mitigating the impact of the 2019 rise in propane prices in Québec (2020)

The measure to support grain corn producers in mitigating the impact of the 2019 rise in propane prices in Québec was meant to help reduce the repercussions on grain corn production due to the rise in prices of propane which is used to dry grain corn. This measure covered grain corn not yet harvested by November 19, 2019, the date when Canadian National Railway employees went on strike.

Financial assistance was provided in the form of a maximum flat rate of $23.50 per hectare of eligible grain corn areas for up to $50,000 per farm business.

Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA) (1991 to 2009)

The Net Income Stabilization Account (NISA) was established in 1991 under the Farm Income Protection Act.

The purpose of NISA was to encourage producers to save a portion of their income for use during periods of reduced income. Producers could deposit up to 3% of their Eligible Net Sales (ENS) annually in their NISA account and receive matching government contributions. The federal government and several provinces offered enhanced matching contributions over and above the base 3% on specified commodities. All these deposits earn a 3% interest bonus in addition to the regular rates offered by the financial institution where the account is held.

Most primary agricultural products were included in the calculation of Eligible Net Sales (sales of qualifying commodities minus purchases of qualifying commodities), the main exception being those covered by supply management (dairy, poultry and eggs).

The NISA account was comprised of two funds. Fund No. 1 which held producer deposits while Fund No. 2 contained the matching government contributions and all accumulated interest earned on both Fund 1 and Fund 2. Included as payments in the series «Direct Program Payments to Producers» were the producer withdrawals from Fund 2.

Nova Scotia Beef Kickstart Program (2008)

This one-time payment for 2008 provided funding for Nova Scotia's beef industry with the goal of helping the sector move toward greater economic self-sustainability.

Nova Scotia Margin Enhancement Program (2007 to 2008)

This initiative introduced in 2006, was a provincial initiative that provided additional income support to Nova Scotia producers. Using 2003 CAIS program data, reference margins of CAIS participants were increased by 10%.

Ontario AgriStability Top Up Program (2022)

The purpose of the Program is to help offset losses resulting from factors beyond the control of farmers in Ontario, including those as a result of increased market uncertainty exacerbated by the COVID-19 Pandemic, by providing Ontario's forty percent (40%) share of an increase of ten percent (10%) to the maximum Payment Benefit provided under AgriStability.

Ontario Cattle, Hog and Horticulture Program (OCHHP) (2008)

This one-time payment for 2008, funded by the province of Ontario, was to assist farmers suffering from multiple financial pressures due to the stronger Canadian dollar, and lower market prices. Payments for cattle and hog producers were based on 12% of their historic allowable net sales, while payments for horticulture were based on 2% of allowable net sales.

Ontario Cost Recognition Top-up Program (2007 to 2010)

This program was a 40% matching provincial contribution to the federal Cost of Production Payment Program. This program was a direct payment to producers in recognition of rising production costs over the previous few years. The Ontario Top-Up Program payments were distributed after the payment details regarding the federal program were released.

Ontario Duponchelia Assistance Program (2008)

The purpose of this initiative was to provide financial support to horticulture producers in the Niagara Region of Ontario affected by Duponchelia, a reportable pest. The initiative provided a federal share (60%) of financial compensation to assist these producers in addressing plant replacement costs and in dealing with extraordinary expenses incurred due to quarantine measures imposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Ontario Edible Horticulture Crop Payment (2006)

This one-time payment compensates Ontario producers of edible horticulture crops for losses experienced on their 2005 crop.

Ontario Edible Horticultural Support Program (2018-2019)

This program provided financial support to Ontario producers of edible horticulture products (small and medium-size agricultural operators) to adjust to the changing small business environment. This program was funded by the Government of Ontario and the payments were based on net sales of edible horticulture. Self-Directed Risk Management Program participants were enrolled automatically.

Ontario Special Beekeepers Fund (2007 to 2008)

The Special Beekeepers Fund, enacted in June, 2007, provided direct compensation to beekeepers who suffered higher than normal hive losses during the winter of 2006. The assistance was designed to help bring Ontario's bee population back to near-normal levels, and beekeepers back to normal business.

PEI Pollination Expansion Program (2021 present)

The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Land has established the PEI Pollination Expansion Program to support the sustainable increase of local honey bee colonies that are available for the pollination of wild blueberries and other fruit crops and the advancement of the beekeeping sector through strategic industry initiatives.

PEI Potato Seed Recovery Program (2020)

The purpose of the Potato Seed Recovery Program was to offset extraordinary costs and a loss in revenue for Island seed potato producers impacted by the pandemic. This payment was a $1.19 million fund and was a provincially funded program.

Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Programs (PED)

Prince Edward Island (2014) - The Prince Edward Island PED program provided financial aid to hog farmers for increased sanitation and screening measures to help combat the pig virus. This was a cost-shared program between the federal and provincial governments under Growing Forward 2. The program was administered by the PEI Hog Board.

Québec (2015 to present) - Emergency Fund Program in Response to Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) and Swine Delta Coronavirus (SDCV) in Québec. The purpose of this program is to provide assistance to affected operations, up to a maximum of $20,000 per production site, to cover certain additional expenses required to combat this disease and prevent it from spreading. The program is financed by La Financière agricole and administered by the Québec swine health team (EQSP). The fund has a maximum budget of $400,000.

Portage Diversion Fail-Safe compensation program (2014 to 2015)

This program was designed to provide financial assistance to Manitoba agricultural producers affected by the 2014 flooding due to the operation of the Portage diversion fail-safe. This program was fully funded by the Manitoba Government and administrated by the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).

Post-tropical Storm Dorian Response Program (DRP) (2020-2021)

The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture and Land had established the Post-tropical Storm Dorian Response Program (DRP) to provide financial support to corn, crambe, and tree fruit producers who had incurred extraordinary costs due to Dorian which were not covered by existing Business Risk Management programs.

Prince Edward Island Beef Industry Initiative (2007 to 2008)

This one-time payment for 2008 was designed to assist beef producers in Prince Edward Island to adjust to current market conditions and develop improved quality in their herds. The program provided immediate assistance to producers to help mitigate risk and provided genetics and enhanced herd health incentives. Payments were based on a combination of their average net sales and December 2007 inventory.

Prince Edward Island Hog Transition Fund (2008)

This program was designed to reduce hog numbers through a buyout program. It provided funds for producers to transition out of hog production.

Privately funded programs

Private hail insurance (1981 to present)

Private Hail Insurance is purchased by agricultural producers to protect themselves against the loss of their crops due to hail. Hail insurance is privately funded through producer premiums and producers may have the option to extend coverage for damage to crops due to loss through fire, depending on the insurance provider.

Other Private Programs (2011 to present)

Alberta Hog and Cattle Levy Refund (2011 to present)

In May 2011, Alberta Pork announced it would refund 85 cents for every dollar of levies it had collected from producers during the 2010-2011 fiscal year to assist producers coping with rising feed costs and small profit margins.

Legislation regarding levies in Alberta also changed in 2011. Levies for pork, beef, lamb, and potato producers had been mandatory until a change is legislation gave these producers the right to ask for a refund of the levies paid. Since that time, estimates for the hog and cattle levies refunded have been produced.

Heinz payment (2013)

Due to the closure of the Ontario Heinz processing plant in 2013, Heinz has paid a one-time 'goodwill' payment to compensate the farmers that were under contract to deliver processing tomatoes in 2013. The payment was to help offset costs that farmers may have incurred in preparing for the 2013 crop.

Programme d'aide pour les inondations en Montérégie (2011 to 2012)

This program provided financial assistance to agricultural enterprises affected by the floods of spring 2011, in the Richelieu valley. Compensation was offered to producers for loss of income due to flooded farmland, and/or losses due to unseeded acreage.

Programme d'appui à la replantation des vergers de pommiers au Québec (2007 to 2010)

The first component of this MAPAQ (Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec) program offered replanting help in order to improve efficiency, profitability as well as competitiveness. The objective of the second component was to compensate apple producers for the loss of apple trees due to winter-kill (frost) in 1994.

Provincial Stabilization Programs (1981 to present)

Under provincial stabilization programs, payments are made in order to support producer incomes affected by small profit margins, or low prices, for selected commodities. Provincial stabilization programs are partly funded by the provincial government, either directly through the subsidization of producer premiums, or indirectly by absorbing a part, or the whole, of the cost of administering the program. These programs are optional, and producers are required to pay premiums in order to participate.

Farm Income Stabilization Program (ASRA) (1981 to present)

The Farm Income Stabilization Insurance Program is designed to guarantee a positive net annual income to producers in Quebec. Producers participating in the program receive funds when the average selling price falls below a stabilized income, which is based on the average production cost in a specific sector. ASRA is complementary to AgriStability, but participation in AgriStability is not mandatory. Payments under ASRA decrease in accordance to amounts paid out through AgriStability. ASRA premiums are partially funded by the provincial government, which pays two thirds of the cost of premiums, while producers pay the remaining third.

Ontario Risk Management Program (RMP) (2007 to present)

ORMP is a provincial program that offers compensation to Ontario producers for losses of income caused by fluctuating market prices and rising production costs. Commodities eligible for compensation include a variety of grains and oilseeds, as well as certain livestock, including cattle, calves, hogs and sheep. The program also offers compensation for unseeded acres, under certain conditions. In order to participate in this program, producers must also participate in AgriStability, as well as Production Insurance (for grains and oilseeds). Payments made under ORMP count as an advance on the provincial portion of AgriStability for the corresponding program year. Because ORMP is provincially funded, it has no impact on the federal portion of AgriStability payments. ORMP premiums are partly funded by the provincial government, which pays 40% of the cost of premiums, while producers pay the remaining 60%.

Saskatchewan Cattle and Hog Support Program (2009)

This program helped producers retain their breeding herds and address immediate cash flow needs.

Saskatchewan Feed and Forage Program - 2011 (2011 to 2012)

This program provided compensation to producers who had to transport additional feed to their livestock, or transport their livestock to alternate locations for feeding and grazing, due to feed shortages caused by excess moisture. In addition, financial assistance was provided to producers who had to reseed hay, forage or pasture land that had been damaged by excess moisture. This provincially-funded program replaces the initial Saskatchewan Feed and Forage Program (2010-2011), which was jointly offered by the provincial and federal governments, as part of AgriRecovery.

Self-Directed Risk Management (SDRM) (2005 to present)

SDRM is a provincial program designed to help Ontarian horticultural producers manage farm operation risk. Under the program, over 150 edible horticultural crops are eligible for coverage, including fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, herbs and spices, nuts, honey and maple products. To be eligible, producers must also participate in AgriStability, and meet the minimum amount of allowable net sales (ANS). Participating producers can deposit up to a maximum of 2% of their ANS into an account, and have their contribution matched by the provincial government. Payments made under SDRM count as an advance on the provincial portion of AgriStability for the corresponding program year. Because SDRM is provincially funded, it has no impact on the federal portion of AgriStability payments. Amounts received under Production Insurance for a crop also covered by SDRM will be deducted from SDRM payments.

Shoal Lakes Agriculture Flooding Assistance Program (2011)

The purpose of this program was to provide financial support to agriculture producers affected by chronic flooding in the Shoal Lakes Complex in the Interlake of Manitoba.

1. Land payments on a per acre basis were provided to farm operators to compensate for lost income related to agricultural production that cannot be realized due to flooded acres in 2010 and 2011.
2. Financial assistance for transportation costs incurred between April 1, 2011 and March 15, 2012 to those farm operators who needed to transport feed to livestock or livestock to feed, due to the flooding.

This payment was administered by the Manitoba Agriculture Corporation (MASC), with the assistance of Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives (MAFRI).

Support Program for the Eradication of Chronic Wasting Disease in Cervids (CWD) (2019 to present)

This program implemented by La Financière agricole du Québec offers financial aid to cervid producers affected by the measures taken to eradicate CWD.

There are two categories of aid under this program:

• The first compensates cervid producers ordered to slaughter and dispose of animals under the Animal Health Protection Act.
• The second financially supports cervid producers required to implement sanitary measures stipulated under the Animal Health Protection Act.

Surplus Potato Management Response (2022)

The Surplus Potato Management Response was cost-shared between the federal and provincial governments and aimed to support PEI potato farmers impacted by trade disruptions. The Prince Edward Island Potato Board delivered the plan on behalf of the governments to manage potatoes that had been rendered surplus. Only the Destruction Program was included in the Direct payments data series.  The growers received up to 8.5 cents per pound to assist with the costs of environmentally-sound destruction of surplus potatoes.

Syndrome de dépérissement postsevrage (SDP) (2008 to 2010)

This MAPAQ (Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec) program granted financial support to Quebec feeder hog operations affected by Post Weaning Multisystemic Wasting Syndrome (PMWS).

Transitional Production Adjustment Program (1996) (1993 to 1997 and 1999 to 2008)

Under the Tree Fruit Revitalization Program, British Columbia orchardists were guaranteed specific annual revenue per acre during the first three years, following replant of orchards to new high density tree fruit varieties.

Tree Fruit Replant Program (previously known as Tree fruit grafting/budding and replant program) (2008 to 2011, 2012 to present)

In 2008, the Transitional Production Adjustment Program ended and the Tree fruit grafting/budding and replant program started. In July 2007, the federal and provincial governments jointly announced that they were investing $8 million to help British Columbia's tree fruit and grape industries adapt to changing markets. The cost was shared (60% federal, 40% provincial) and the program lasted for three years.  In 2012, the provincial government invested an additional $2 million to replant tree fruit orchards to expand domestic markets through high-quality products by targeting the planting of premium varieties. The program, which also includes a grafting and budding component, concluded in 2014. The 2015 program is the first year of a 7 year commitment by British Columbia of $8.4 million announced in Nov 2014. This is a British Columbia Agriculture Department program that shares the administration of the program with the British Columbia Fruit Growers Association under contract until 2016.

2019-2020 British Columbia AgriStability Enhancement Program

The British Columbia government is offering greater coverage to farmers who have lost income due to weather, trade challenges or natural disaster. The Program includes:

• Increasing the compensation rate, for all farms, from 70% to 80% on income margin losses greater than 30%. In other words, B.C. will be adding 14.3% to every AgriStability payment.
  • An AgriStability payment is triggered when a producer's current margin (allowable income less allowable expenses) drops more than 30% below their average historical margin (referred to as Reference Margin)
• Eliminating the Reference Margin Limit (RML) which reduced compensation for some farms.
  • Farms which have wide margins due to low eligible expenses will no longer have their compensation reduced due to the RML.

Unseeded Acreage Payment - 2006 (2006 to 2007)

This program provided a payment to Saskatchewan farmers who experienced excess moisture conditions prior to June 20, 2006 and were unable to seed 95% of the acres they would normally intend to seed.

Waterfowl Damage (1981 to present)

Waterfowl damage payment programs are designed to compensate producers for crop losses caused by waterfowl. Compensation is also available for cleaning excreta contaminated grain in some provinces, and for prevention management.

Also see Crop loss compensation, Livestock predation compensation and Wildlife damage compensation programs.

Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

British Columbia (2002 to present) - The British Columbia Wildlife Compensation program is part of an Agricultural Environment Partnership Initiative that includes the following programs: The Waterfowl Damage to Forage Fields in Delta, Wild Predator Loss Control and Compensation Program for Cattle and East Kootenay Agriculture Wildlife Pilot Project. These programs are designed to compensate producers for the losses incurred to crops and livestock due to wildlife.

New Brunswick (2014 to present) - This cost-shared program compensates producers who suffer livestock or crop losses due to wildlife. Compensation is available for specified crops and livestock for damage caused by eligible wildlife. The maximum compensation per producer is $50,000 per year. The New Brunswick Agricultural Insurance Commission (NBAIC) administers this program, applicants are not required to be an insurance client to receive compensation.

Nova Scotia (2008 to present) - This cost-shared program, announced in 2008, will help address some of the risks experienced by Nova Scotia farmers regarding damage to eligible agricultural products because of the activities of wildlife, including wildlife predation on livestock and damage to crops. Applicants are not required to have crop insurance.

Ontario (2008 to present) - The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants whose livestock and poultry have been injured or killed by wolves, coyotes, bears and other species of wildlife identified in the program guidelines, or whose bee-colonies, bee-hives and bee-hive related equipment have been damaged by bears, raccoons, deer and skunks. The program was funded by the provincial government up to the fiscal year of 2008/2009 and became part of Growing Forward - a federal, provincial and territorial initiative starting from fiscal year 2009/2010, when cost-sharing of the program began between the governments of Canada and Ontario.

Also see Crop loss compensation, Livestock predation compensation and Waterfowl damage programs.

Sources

Statistics are based on a census of all provincial and territorial liquor and cannabis authorities. Data are reconciled with annual reports of the liquor and cannabis authorities as well as other administrative sources and respondents are contacted to confirm or to explain variations.

Updates to the questionnaire and data tables in 2023

In 2023, the Control and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages program was updated to include cannabis and became the Control and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis. The related questionnaire, the "Government Liquor Authority: Report of Operations", was updated to include questions on non-medical cannabis sales and two new data tables were created to reflect the addition of cannabis.

Summary of the main updates to the questionnaire:

• A fourth section was added to the questionnaire to collect data on the sale of non-medical cannabis by product type for both value and weight.
• A fifth section was added to the questionnaire for cannabis finances.

The data from the fourth and fifth sections on the questionnaire are reflected in two new data tables. Table 10-10-0164 displays non-medical cannabis sales data by product and table 10-10-0165 displays government earnings derived from the sale of cannabis.

Updates to the questionnaire and CANSIM series in 2015

In 2015, the Control and Sale of Alcoholic Beverages program questionnaire, the “Government Liquor Authority: Report of Operations”, was updated after conducting qualitative testing involving field interviews with provincial and territorial liquor authorities'. Subsequently, the previous CANSIM tables were terminated and new CANSIM series were created to reflect these changes. A summary of the main updates are as follows.

A fourth beverage category was added to the questionnaire - Ciders, Coolers, and Other Refreshment Beverages (CCORB). International organizations including the World Health Organization publish alcohol statistics with four beverage categories: Spirits, Wine, Beer, and Other. Prior to the 2015 update, Ciders and Wine Coolers were included with Wines, Spirit Coolers were included with Spirits, and Beer Coolers were included with Beer. Other refreshment beverages not elsewhere classified could be reported as a Spirit, Wine, or Beer, at the discretion of the respondent. In aim of improving the comparability of these statistics, the fourth beverage category CCORB was added to the questionnaire and to its associated CANSIM series. As of fiscal year ending March 31st 2014, a majority of liquor authorities in Canada report sales using a variant of a fourth category that include ciders, coolers, “ready-to-drink” beverages, and/or other refreshment beverages.

Also in the beverage categories, the Beer category was updated to include four sub-categories: Light Beer, Regular Beer, Strong Beer, and Beer not elsewhere classified.

Absolute volume of sales of alcoholic beverages is calculated by multiplying the sales volume by the percentage of alcohol content for each product category. The percentages were modified in 2015 to reflect more accurate alcohol content based on an administrative data source obtained for this purpose. In the Spirits category, the percentage of alcohol content estimate is now 40% for Brandy, Gin, Rum, Whisky and Vodka. Spirit liqueurs are now classified at 20%, other spirits not elsewhere classified at 35%, and Alcohol at 90%. In the Wine category, the conversion rate is now estimated at 10% for sparkling wines. For non-sparkling wines, rosé wines are now estimated at 11%, white wines 12%, red wines 13%, fortified wines 18%, and other wines not elsewhere classified 15%. In the Beer category, light beer is now classified at 4%, regular beer 5% and strong beer 7%. For series continuity, beer not elsewhere classified is assigned an alcohol content of 5%, equivalent to a Regular Beer, and equivalent to the alcohol content assigned to Beer in the previous version of the questionnaire and CANSIM series. In the Ciders, Coolers, and Other Refreshment Beverages category, ciders are classified at 5.5%, wine coolers at 4.5%, spirit coolers at 6%, beer coolers at 7% and other refreshment beverages at 8%.

With the aim of improving the comparability of the number and types of retail outlets between each province and territory's diverse alcohol beverage distribution networks, the categorization of outlets section was updated. The previous version of the questionnaire classified outlets as either a government owned and operated liquor store, a liquor store agency, a wineries' retail outlet, or a breweries' retail outlet. The updated questionnaire and associated CANSIM series maintains the categories liquor store and liquor store agency, and updates wineries' and breweries' retail outlets into a broader third category: Other Retail Outlets. Other Retail Outlets includes wineries' and breweries' on-site and off-site retail outlets, ferment-on-premise facilities, general merchandise and grocery stores, and other retail outlets. This was done to better reflect the other types of retail outlets in operation across the country and to ensure full coverage of the distribution network.

The tax and other government revenue sections of the questionnaire and associated CANSIM series were updated to include all retail sales taxes, excise taxes, specific taxes on alcohol, and other reported and identifiable government revenues derived from the control and sale of alcoholic beverages. Retail sales taxes are estimated at the applicable rate by province and applied to gross sales. Specific taxes on alcoholic beverages are validated in corresponding provincial and territorial public accounts and annual reports of the liquor authority. Excise taxes are estimated using the reported excise taxes by product type from the Federal Public Accounts, and proportionally applying these amounts to each provincial and territorial share of sales in those categories by corresponding year. Additionally, the sales figures in all CANSIM series were revised to show the pre-tax sales. Previously, GST was included in the sales figures but other taxes were not.

Concepts and methods

Statistics on sales of alcoholic beverages by volume should not be equated with data on consumption. Sales volumes include only sales as reported by the liquor authorities and their agencies, including sales by wineries, breweries, and other outlets that operate under license from the liquor authorities. Consumption of alcoholic beverages would include all of these sales, as well as any unreported volumes of alcohol sold through ferment-on-premise operations or other outlets, and any unrecorded or illegal transactions. Statistics on sales of alcoholic beverages by dollar value should not be equated with consumer expenditures on alcoholic beverages. The sales data refer to the revenues received by liquor authorities and their agents, and a portion of these revenues include sales to licensed establishments such as bars and restaurants. The sales data do not, therefore, reflect the total amount spent by consumers on alcoholic beverages since the prices paid in licensed establishments are greater than the price paid by those establishments to the liquor authorities.

The value of sales of alcoholic beverages excludes all sales taxes, the value of returnable containers, and deposits. Per capita sales by value and volume are based on the population of inhabitants of 15 years of age and over. This is in accordance with the practice of Health Canada in presenting trends that are more realistic in the consumption of alcoholic beverages. This allows comparability with other countries, the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development and the World Health Organization as they also present alcohol per capita data using the population of inhabitants of 15 years of age and over. The population estimates are based on CANSIM table 051-0001 Estimates of Population, by age group and sex for July 1, Canada, provinces, and territories, annual (persons).

Statistics on sales of non-medical cannabis do not account for the significant illicit cannabis market that still exists in Canada (Detailed household final consumption expenditure, provincial and territorial, annual). Sales values include only non-medical sales as reported by the cannabis authorities and outlets that operate under license from the cannabis authorities.

The value of sales of non-medical cannabis excludes all sales taxes. Per capita sales by value is based on the population of inhabitants of legal age to buy, use, possess, and grow recreational cannabis. The population estimates are based on table 17-10-0005-01 (formerly: CANSIM 051-0001) Estimates of Population, by age group and sex for July 1, Canada, provinces, and territories, annual (persons).

Why are we conducting this survey?

Statistics Canada is conducting the above-mentioned survey. The purpose of this survey is to measure the scope of Canadian businesses' activities related to the global supply, production and distribution chain. It collects information related to the purchase, production and sale of goods abroad by Canadian businesses. It also gathers information on whether Canadian businesses perform manufacturing or processing work for other Canadian or foreign clients, and whether Canadian businesses hire other Canadian or foreign firms to perform the same type of work.

This information is used to prepare Canada's Balance of International Payments statistics, which is a major input in the compilation of the Canadian Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

The information you provide may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

Record linkages

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

Flow Logic

This online questionnaire does not include all of the skip patterns that are built in the electronic version.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

• Legal name
• Operating name (if applicable)

2. Verify or provide the contact information for the designated contact person for the business or organization, and correct information if needed.

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

• First name
• Last name
• Title
• Preferred language of communication
• Mailing address (number and street)
• City
• Province, territory or state
• Postal code or ZIP code (Example: A9A 9A9 or 12345-1234)
• Country
• Email address (Example: user@example.gov.ca)
• Telephone number (including area code) (Example: 123-123-1234)
• Extension number (if applicable)
• Fax number (including area code) (Example: 123-123-1234)

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

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

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

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

Primary activity

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

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

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

• Yes
  • When did the main activity change?
    Date (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)
• No

Main Activity

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

How to search:

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

Select this business or organization's activity sector
Please enter an activity.

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

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

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

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

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

1. Primary activity
2. Secondary activity
3. All other activities

Total percentage

Reporting period

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

For example, an amount of $763,880.25 should be entered as 764.

CAN$ '000

I will report in the format above

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

• Start date (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)
• End date (Example: YYYY-MM-DD)

2. For the reporting period, what was this business's total sales of goods and services?

Include domestic sales and sales made in other countries

Amount in CAN$ '000:

Global activities – work done based on specifications provided by clients

3. For the reporting period, did this business perform manufacturing, processing, or assembly work for its clients according to the specifications provided by these clients?

Note: This may be referred to as custom work, custom manufacturing, or consignment.

Clients may include any routine or occasional clients and affiliated or non-affiliated companies for whom this business did work based on the clients' specifications or personalized requirements.

• Yes
  Where were these clients located?
  • Only in Canada → go to question 15
  • Only outside of Canada
  • Some inside Canada, some outside Canada
• No → go to question 15

Global activities – revenues earned from non-Canadian clients

It was indicated this business performed manufacturing, processing, or assembly work for non-Canadian clients (including in the United States) according to the specifications provided by these clients.

This type of work may be referred to as custom manufacturing, custom work, or consignment.

4. For the reporting period, what were the revenues this business earned from non-Canadian clients for the manufacturing, processing, or assembly work described above?

Note: Revenue can normally be found in a Sales Contract, Sales Agreement, or in invoices billed to the clients. Some inter-company transactions are not billed with invoices; rather they are settled at the head office level. Include these non-invoiced transactions for clients located outside of Canada.

Clients may include any routine or occasional clients and affiliated or non-affiliated companies for whom this business did work based on the clients' specifications or personalized requirements.

Exclude goods that were simply repackaged, labelled, or cleaned without any change in physical form.

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

• Amount in CAN$ '000:

Global activities – revenues by country of client

5. For the amount of revenues from non-Canadian clients reported previously, what was the percentage breakdown by country of client?

Provide the percentage of revenues earned from the top five countries only.

Note: Revenue can normally be found in a Sales Contract, Sales Agreement, or in invoices billed to the clients. Some inter-company transactions are not billed with invoices; rather they are settled at the head office level.

Include these non-invoiced transaction for clients located outside of Canada.

Clients may include any routine or occasional clients and affiliated or non-affiliated companies for whom this business did work based on the clients' specifications or personalized requirements.

Global activities – revenues by product

6. For the amount of revenues from non-Canadian clients reported previously, what were the top five products in terms of revenue generated?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five products in terms of revenue generated from manufacturing, processing, or assembly work performed for non-Canadian clients.

Note: Information on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and Customs Tariff 2022 codes can be found at the Canada Border Services Agency website.

• Product 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Product 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Product 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Product 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Product 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

7. For the amount of revenues from non-Canadian clients reported previously, what was the percentage breakdown for the top five products?

Provide the percentage of revenues received for the top five products resulting from manufacturing, processing, or assembly work performed for non-Canadian clients.

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – revenues and expenses breakdown

8. For the amount of revenues from non-Canadian clients reported previously, what was the percentage breakdown for the following categories?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – cost of materials or parts

9. For the amount of revenues from non-Canadian clients reported previously, the percentage was specified as the cost of materials or parts. What were the top five goods, in terms of material cost, this business purchased and used in production?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five goods this business purchased and used in production.

Note: Information on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and Customs Tariff 2022 codes can be found at the Canada Border Services Agency website.

• Good 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Good 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Good 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Good 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Good 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

10. For the amount of revenues from non-Canadian clients reported previously, the percentage was specified as the cost of materials or parts. What was the percentage breakdown of material cost for the top five goods?

Provide the percentage breakdown of material cost for the top five goods this business purchased and used in production.

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – materials supplied and owned by non-Canadian clients

It was indicated this business performed manufacturing, processing, or assembly work for non-Canadian clients (including in the United States) according to the specifications provided by these clients. This type of work may be referred to as custom manufacturing, custom work, or consignment.

11. For the reporting period, did these non-Canadian clients supply at least some of the material inputs or testing materials such as raw goods, components, or semi-finished goods for processing?

Note: Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Some clients did, some clients didn't

12. For the non-Canadian clients who did supply material inputs or testing materials, did they maintain ownership of at least some of the materials and provide them to this business without charge?

Note: Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

1. Yes
2. No
3. Some clients did, some clients didn't

13. For the goods (material inputs or testing materials) owned and supplied by non-Canadian clients to this business without charge, what were the top five goods in terms of commercial value?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five goods received without charge. Commercial value can be obtained by consulting the Value for Duty reported on the imports customs declaration form to the CBSA when goods are imported into Canada.

Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

Note: Information on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and Customs Tariff 2022 codes can be found at the Canada Border Services Agency website.

• Good 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Good 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Good 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Good 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Good 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

14. For the top five goods (material inputs or testing materials) owned and supplied by non-Canadian clients to this business without charge, what were their commercial values?

Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

Note: Commercial value can be obtained by consulting the Value for Duty reported on imports in the customs declaration form to the CBSA when goods are imported into Canada.

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – merchanting

15. For the reporting period, did this business purchase goods (raw materials, semi-finished, or finished goods) "off the shelf" outside of Canada and sell them "as-is" in foreign markets (including the U.S.) without altering the goods, and without the goods entering Canada before the sale?

Include goods that were simply repackaged, labelled, or cleaned without any change in physical form.

Exclude goods made or processed based on the specifications or personalized requirements provided by this business or on behalf of its clients.

1. Yes
2. No → go to question 21

It was indicated this business purchased goods "off the shelf" outside of Canada and sold them "as-is" in foreign markets (including the U.S.) without altering the goods and without the goods entering Canada before the sale. This type of activity may be referred to as merchanting.

16. For the reporting period, what were the top three products this business sold in terms of revenue earned from the merchanting activity described above?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top three products in terms of revenue earned.

Include goods that were simply repackaged, labelled, or cleaned without any change in physical form.

Exclude goods made or processed based on the specifications or personalized requirements provided by this business or on behalf of its clients.

• Product 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Product 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Product 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3

Global activities – merchanting revenues and cost of goods sold

17. For the top three products this business sold from merchanting, what were their revenues and corresponding cost of goods sold?

Include goods that were simply repackaged, labelled, or cleaned without any change in physical form.

Exclude goods made or processed based on the specifications or personalized requirements provided by this business or on behalf of its clients.

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – merchanting revenues by country of destination

18. For the amount of sales reported for product 1, what was the percentage breakdown by country of destination?

Provide the top three countries with the highest sales only.

Note: The destination is where the products are ultimately shipped to. The buyer's location is an acceptable substitute.

19. For the amount of sales reported for product 2, what was the percentage breakdown by country of destination?

Provide the top three countries with the highest sales only.

Note: The destination is where the products are ultimately shipped to. The buyer's location is an acceptable substitute.

20. For the amount of sales reported for product 3, what was the percentage breakdown by country of destination?

Provide the top three countries with the highest sales only.

Note: The destination is where the products are ultimately shipped to. The buyer's location is an acceptable substitute.

Global activities – work done by other business entities based on this business's specifications

21. For the reporting period, did this business hire other business entities to perform manufacturing, processing, or assembly work according to the specifications provided by this business or on behalf of its clients?

This may be referred to as outsourcing, drop shipments, custom manufacturing, custom work, external manufacturing, or subcontracting.

Business entities may include any routine or occasional service providers and affiliated or non-affiliated companies who did work based on the specifications or personalized requirements provided by this business or on behalf of its clients.

1. Yes
   Where were these other business entities located?
   • Only in Canada → go to question 38
   • Only outside of Canada
   • Some inside Canada, some outside Canada
2. No → go to question 38

Global activities – amount paid for work done outside of Canada

22. For the reporting period, what was the amount this business paid to non-Canadian business entities for manufacturing, processing, or assembly work done based on the specifications provided by this business or on behalf of its clients?

Note: Amount paid can normally be found in a Sales Contract, Sales Agreement, or in invoices billed by the service providers. Some inter-company transactions are not billed with invoices; rather they are settled at the head office level. Include these non-invoiced transactions with business entities located outside of Canada.

Business entities may include any routine or occasional service providers and affiliated or non-affiliated companies who did work based on the specifications or personalized requirements provided by this business or on behalf of its clients.

Exclude goods that were simply repackaged, labelled, or cleaned without any change in physical form.

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

• Amount in CAN$ '000:

Global activities – amount paid by country

23. For the amount this business reported to have paid to non-Canadian business entities, what was the percentage breakdown by country of business entities?

Provide the percentage of amount paid for the top five countries only.

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – amount paid by product

24. For the amount this business reported to have paid to non-Canadian business entities, what were the top five products (finished or semi-finished goods) purchased in terms of amount paid?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five products in terms of amount paid for manufacturing, processing, or assembly work done outside of Canada.

Note: Information on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and Customs Tariff 2022 codes can be found at the Canada Border Services Agency website.

• Product 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Product 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Product 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Product 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Product 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

25. For the amount this business reported to have paid to non-Canadian business entities, what was the percentage breakdown for the top five products?

Provide the percentage of amount paid for the top five products resulting from manufacturing, processing, or assembly work done outside of Canada.

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – amount paid by expense category

26. For the amount this business reported to have paid to non-Canadian business entities, what was the percentage breakdown by the following categories?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – amount paid for materials or parts

27. For the amount this business reported to have paid to non-Canadian business entities, the percentage was specified as the cost of materials or parts charged by non-Canadian business entities. What were the top five goods used in production in terms of material cost?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five goods (materials or parts) that were used as inputs in manufacturing, processing, or assembly work done by non-Canadian business entities.

Exclude raw materials or parts provided by this business for use in production without charge.

• Good 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Good 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Good 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Good 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Good 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

28. For the amount this business reported to have paid to non-Canadian business entities, the percentage was specified as the cost of materials or parts charged by non-Canadian business entities. What was the percentage breakdown of material cost for the top five goods?

Provide the percentage of amount paid for the top five goods (material inputs or parts) related to manufacturing, processing, or assembly work done by non-Canadian entities.

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – materials supplied by this business for work done outside of Canada

29. Of the work performed by other business entities located outside of Canada, did this business supply at least some of the material inputs or testing materials, such as raw goods, components, or semi-finished goods for processing?

Note: Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

1. Yes
2. No
3. In some cases this business did, in some cases this business didn't

30. For the material inputs, parts, or testing materials provided by this business, did this business maintain ownership of at least some of the materials and supply them to non-Canadian business entities without charge?

Note: Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

1. Yes
2. No
3. In some cases this business did, in some cases this business didn't

31. For material inputs, parts, or testing materials owned and supplied by this business to non-Canadian business entities without charge, what were the top five goods in terms of commercial value?

Note: Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five goods supplied to non-Canadian business entities without charge.

Commercial value can be obtained by consulting the value F.O.B. place of exit reported on the Non-U.S. exports customs declaration form to the CBSA or the commercial invoice or shipping document prepared for the U.S. customs broker.

Note: Material inputs or testing materials may be referred to as molds or assists in certain industries.

• Good 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Good 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Good 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Good 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Good 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

32. For the top five goods (materials or parts) owned and supplied by this business to non-Canadian clients without charge, what were their commercial values?

Note: Commercial value can be obtained by consulting the value F.O.B. place of exit reported on the Non-U.S. exports customs declaration form to the CBSA or the commercial invoice or shipping document prepared for the U.S. customs broker.

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – origin of materials supplied by this business for work done outside of Canada

33. For the total value of goods (materials or parts) this business reported to have owned and supplied to non-Canadian business entities without charge, what was the percentage breakdown of material value by country of origin?

Provide the percentage of commercial values for the top five countries where material inputs or testing materials were originated.

Global activities – sales of products made outside of Canada

It was indicated this business paid non-Canadian business entities to perform manufacturing, processing, or assembly work according to the specifications provided by this business or on behalf of its clients.

34. For the reporting period, what were the sales this business earned from selling products (semi-finished or finished goods) made outside of Canada based on the specifications provided by this business or on behalf of its clients?

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – sales of products made and sold directly outside of Canada

35. For the amount of products sold outside of Canada without passing through Canada, what were the top five products that generated the highest sales?

Provide the HS 4-digit codes or product descriptions of the top five products resulting from manufacturing, processing, or assembly work done outside of Canada. Products could include semi-finished or finished goods.

Note: Information on Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and Customs Tariff 2022 codes can be found at the Canada Border Services Agency website.

• Product 1:
  • HS code 1 (4 digits)
  • Product description 1
• Product 2:
  • HS code 2 (4 digits)
  • Product description 2
• Product 3:
  • HS code 3 (4 digits)
  • Product description 3
• Product 4:
  • HS code 4 (4 digits)
  • Product description 4
• Product 5:
  • HS code 5 (4 digits)
  • Product description 5

36. For the amount of products sold outside of Canada without passing through Canada reported previously, what was the percentage breakdown of the top five products?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

37. For the amount of products sold outside of Canada without passing through Canada reported previously, what was the percentage breakdown by country of destination?

Provide the top five countries with the highest sales only.

Note: The destination is where the products are ultimately shipped to. The buyer's location is an acceptable substitute.

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Global activities – inventories outside of Canada

38. During the reporting period, did this business hold any inventories abroad, including inventories in transit to Canada?

Include: Raw materials, work in process, and finished goods recorded in this business's accounting books, but physically located outside of Canada. Also include goods purchased abroad for resale "as-is" in foreign markets.

1. Yes
2. No → go to "Contact person"
3. Don't know → go to "Contact person"

39. What was the approximate value of inventories held outside of Canada, including inventories in transit to Canada, at the beginning and at the end of the reporting period?

Include: Raw materials, work in process, and finished goods recorded in this business's accounting books, but physically located outside of Canada. Also include goods purchased abroad for resale "as-is" in foreign markets.

Report all amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000). If the amount is less than one thousand dollars, enter "0".

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate.

Contact person

40. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information. Is the best person to contact the same as the person listed at the beginning of the questionnaire?

1. Yes
2. No

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

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

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