I. Introduction

The main objective of this survey is to obtain detailed revenue and expenditure data on each college and vocational school in Canada. Coupled with what is already available for the university sector, this gathering of data will provide a complete picture of the financial statistics of postsecondary education as well as vocational training in Canada.

The following notes provide the principles, definitions and guidelines necessary for the completion of the data form. Since it is desirable to obtain figures as comparable as possible from one institution to another, each respondent is requested to:

• provide accompanying notes of explanation in the observations and comments section of the submission for figures that do not follow the guidelines;
• provide comments on items which are excluded from the data, such as cases where provinces are making contributions to repay debt on behalf of an institution or material gifts received as donated service along with their estimated market value;
• estimates should be made whenever possible if income and expenditure figures are not readily available in the required format from the financial records of the institution. When estimates are made they should be indicated with an asterisk (*).

II. Submission

The final deadline for the submission is indicated in the covering letter. The completed questionnaire(s) should be returned in the self-addressed envelope provided.

A copy of the institution's Audited Financial Statements is also requested with your submission. If a copy is not available, please advise Statistics Canada as to the date on which they will be forwarded.

III. Coverage

With the exception of private institutions that only offer courses at the trade and vocational level, the survey covers all private and public non-degree granting institutions that offer educational programs at the postsecondary level and/or at the trade and vocational level. For statistical purposes, institutions are classified as follows:

1. Colleges/Institutes/Polytechnics

   Included in this classification are the colleges of applied arts and technology (CAAT's) in Ontario, general and vocational colleges (CEGEP's) in Quebec, institutes of technology and any other institutions providing education in fields such as paramedical technologies, nursing, agriculture, forestry, nautical sciences, etc.. These institutions offer programs at the postsecondary level, and may offer trade-vocational level programs.

2. Vocational Schools

   This classification includes Community Colleges in Saskatchewan and Vocational Centres in Alberta, government training schools, vocational training centres and any other institution offering programs at the trade-vocational level only.

3. Training in hospitals

   Included in this classification are educational centres located in hospitals, which offer educational or training programs, independently of the community college system, in nursing, radiotherapy, radiography, medical technology, etc..

   To ensure full coverage, it is important that each reporting officer indicates on section 2 of the questionnaire the affiliated campuses included in and/or excluded from the submission.

IV. Confidentiality

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act.

V. Authorization to Release

In order for Statistics Canada to release the information provided an 'Authorization to release' form must be signed. The form provided authorizes Statistics Canada to release the information in aggregation to the provincial/territorial level only.

VI. Principles of Reporting

1. Accrual Concept

For the purpose of this survey, the revenue and expenditure data should be reported on an accrual basis. That is, all revenues and expenditures should be reflected in the period in which they are considered to have been earned and incurred respectively. For example, major adjustments, such as retroactive salary and their related benefit costs, should be reported on that basis.

2. Total Income and Expenditures

All income and expenditures of the institution are to be reported. In this regard particular attention should be paid to the following:

• when an institution is provincially governed or consists of a branch of a department, all costs related to the operation, maintenance and administration of the institution are to be reported; the actual funds used to finance those expenditures should be shown as a provincial source of funds;
• consultations may be required with the institution's research department to obtain detailed breakdowns of income sources and expenses related to sponsored research;
• capital expenditures, as well as related revenues, that are financed by a government Department or Ministry other than the one responsible for the institution must be included in this report; the reporting officer is responsible for obtaining and providing this information;
• the figures reported should not include income or expenditures for the purpose of creating or eliminating an appropriation; however, any actual income or expenditure transaction recorded directly in reserve accounts should be included in the figures reported; this also applies to other assets and liability accounts; provisions for replacement of assets are considered to be transfers to reserve or appropriation accounts and should not be reported as expenses;
• receipts and expenses relating to special purpose, trust and other funds of the institution should, as well, be included in the report.

3. Ancillary Enterprises

An ancillary enterprise is an entity that exists to furnish goods and services to students, staff or others, and that charges a fee directly related to, although not necessarily equal to, the cost of the goods or services. To reflect properly the full cost of these enterprises, you should report their total gross revenues and total gross expenditures in the appropriate cells in the Schedule 1 and Schedule 2A. In addition, a breakdown by type of ancillary enterprises (bookstores, food services, residences, parking) must be completed on the Supporting Schedule A.

4. Reporting of Income

When reporting the sources of funds in the operating, sponsored research and capital income in Schedule 1, it is important to show the revenues under the headings that correspond to the immediate source of funds for the institution. For example, if an institution offers training courses for which Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) purchases seats, then the amount of money paid by ESDC should be shown under "Federal" only if the money is received directly by the institution. If the money is received by a third party (provincial government) and then transferred to the institution, then the direct source of funds is the "Provincial Government".

VII. Definitions

1. Program Cost Groups

This section defines the program cost groups to be used in the reporting of direct instruction expenditures on Schedule 2B of the questionnaire.

The criteria used to define the various program cost groups originates from those used in other surveys conducted by Statistics Canada and also from analysis of different educational systems across Canada. Note that these statistical definitions may not correspond identically to other existing definitions used by other organizations or governments.

a) Postsecondary Programs

This program cost group includes all direct expenditures incurred in providing instruction to students enrolled FULL-TIME or PART-TIME in postsecondary programs offered by Colleges/Institutes (see section III). These programs are of two kinds: university transfer programs and semi-professional career programs.

b) Trade and Vocational Programs

This program cost group includes all direct expenditures incurred in providing instruction (or training) to students (or trainees) enrolled FULL-TIME in vocational programs at the trade level for credit towards a recognized standing of proficiency or certification. Also included are direct expenditures related to students enrolled in academic upgrading programs for entry into a vocational program. Such students normally attend regular day classes in provincial trade schools, trade or industrial divisions of community colleges, adult vocational centres and other similar schools. These programs or courses prepare the student (trainee) for an occupational role below the professional or semi-professional level. A period of less than one year is normally sufficient to complete courses at this level. For less complex occupations, a program may last only a matter of weeks. Completion of grade 9 or 10 is usually required for entrance to these courses.

Included are, for example, pre-employment programs, language, skill or academic upgrading programs, refresher courses, apprenticeship programs, training on the job or training in-industry programs associated with educational institution, nursing assistant, etc..

c) Continuing Education Programs

This program cost group includes all direct expenditures incurred in providing instruction to students enrolled PART-TIME in courses, mostly in the evening, offered under the auspices of subsidiary divisions of schools designated by various names such as Division of Continuing Education, Adult Education Division and so on. Excluded are activities which have no sustained instruction or educational purpose such as recreational activities, presentations in the performing arts, art exhibitions and displays, debates fairs, conferences or conventions of clubs or associations.

Included are, for example, courses such as pre-employment programs, language, skill or academic upgrading programs, refresher, professional development, general interest, etc., which are offered on a PART-TIME basis.

2. Funds

a) Operating

This fund accounts for the cost of credit and non-credit instruction, non-sponsored research, academic support services, administration, plant maintenance and other operating expenses of the institution financed by fees, grants and other operating income. This fund will normally include all revenues and expenses regarding materials, supplies or services that are consumed within the year and which the institution considers to be operating, within the functional operating areas referred to in section 3 below.

b) Sponsored Research

Sponsored Research is a restricted fund that accounts for income and expenditures for all sponsored research as well as Research and Development (R&D). For an activity to qualify as R&D, there must be an appreciable element of novelty. Income is to be reported following the funds flow approach.

Sponsored Research covers the following activities:

Basic Research is any experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundation of phenomena and observed facts, without any particular application or use in view;

Applied Research is the original investigation undertaken to acquire new knowledge, and directed primarily towards a specific practical objective;

Experimental Development is systematic work drawing on existing knowledge gained from research and/or practical experience that is directed to producing new materials, products or devices, installing new processes, systems and services, or improving those already installed.

The following activities should not be counted as R&D:

• all education and training of personnel; however, research by graduates and postgraduate students should be counted;
• scientific and technical information services such as collecting, coding, recording, classifying, analyzing, disseminating, translating, and evaluating, except where conducted solely or primarily for R&D support;
• routine testing of materials, components, products, processes, soils, etc.;
• maintenance of national standards;
• administrative and legal work connected with patents and licenses;
• investigations of proposed engineering projects using existing techniques; however feasibility studies on research projects are part of R&D;
• policy-related studies at the national, regional and local levels, as well as those of business enterprises in pursuit of economic activity;
• routine software development, computer maintenance, quality assurance, routine data collection, and market research;
• the many steps other than R&D necessary for the development and marketing of a manufactured product;
• the raising, management, and distribution of R&D funds; and
• routine investigation and normal application of specialized medical knowledge.

Sponsored Research accounts for the institution's income paid in the form of a contract (legally enforceable arrangements under which the institution, or an individual within the institution, agrees to undertake a research project, using the institution's facilities and/or personnel, for a sponsor that provide funds to meet all or part of the costs of the project) or a grant (unconditional payment for which service is not necessarily expected) from a source external to the institution.

Income sources include government, private industry and donors. Income may also include investment income, if the corresponding expenditures are reported in Sponsored Research.

Expenditures include activity funded from Sponsored Research income and exclude activity funded from the General Operating fund. It also includes the purchase of capital assets, if the corresponding income is reported as Sponsored Research.

c) Capital

The uniform reporting practice in the annual return for capital expenditures is to follow the funds flow approach, rather than to capitalize and amortize. Funds received to acquire capital assets are reported as income in the period in which the funds are received or receivable. Funds used to acquire capital assets are reported as expenditures in the year they take place.

For reporting purposes, capital expenditures are to be reported in the same fund as the corresponding income. Specifically, capital expenditures are only reported in the Capital fund when the corresponding income is reported in the Capital fund.

It is a restricted fund that accounts for resources provided to the institution for capital purposes and not reported in any other fund. Fund income includes grants and related investment income, donations and other resources made available to the institution by external funding sources, such as government and donors, specifically for capital purposes. Fund expenditures include building programs, acquisitions of major equipment and furniture, major renovations and alterations, space rental and buildings, land and land improvements.

Capital expenditures, as well as related revenues, being financed by a Government Department or Ministry other than the one responsible for the institution must be included in this report. The reporting officer should be responsible for obtaining and providing this information.

3. Functions (Schedule 2A)

a) Instruction and non-sponsored research

This includes all direct costs related to credit and non-credit courses, summer courses, extension programs and all other academic functions related to instruction and non-sponsored research such as offices of academic department heads, audio-visual services, laboratories, etc..

b) Library

This includes all the operating costs of the main library as well as the campus libraries, if there are any. All costs of library acquisitions from the Operating fund should be shown under this function.

c) General Administration

This includes costs for activities whose primary function is to provide administrative support for the operation of the institution. It includes the activities of the president's office, vice president, registrar, finance, personnel, public relations, secretariats, etc.. It also includes expenditures on convocations, ceremonies, legal and audit fees, long distance phone calls, the internal portion of debt repayments and costs for computing facilities.

d) Physical Plant

This includes the costs related to physical facilities, such as physical plant offices, maintenance of buildings and grounds, fire insurance, telephone service, security, repairs and furnishing, renovations and alterations, mail delivery service.

e) Student Services

This includes costs for activities whose primary purpose is to assist students in their educational or employment pursuits and which are outside of, but supplemental to, the instruction of academic programs. It includes the costs of: counselling, placement, health services, athletics (not physical education), student accommodation services (not residences), student transportation services, bursaries, scholarships and prizes, student financial aid office, cultural activities, etc..

4. Types of Income

a) Government Grants and Contracts

Lines 1 to 10 include grants from, and contracts with, federal government departments and agencies, provincial/territorial government departments and agencies, and municipal governments.

Government grants provide financial support to institutions and the grants may or may not be restricted.

Government contracts provide financial support to institutions under certain stipulations and conditions, including the provision of a deliverable product, such as a piece of equipment, a service or a report. A contract normally includes provisions for institutions to recover certain indirect or overhead costs, with the contract specifying or documenting the basis for the calculation of the recoverable costs.

Federal

Lines 1 to 6 include all research grants, research contracts, grants and contributions from the Government of Canada and its departments and agencies. Income received from the five major federal government agencies is reported on lines 1 to 5 as applicable.

The line items under "Federal" are as follows:

Provincial/Territorial

Lines 7 to 9 include income from provincial government departments and agencies. For example, Provincial/Territorial CFI matching grants, Provincial/Territorial CFI matching income (line 8) from the Ministry responsible for the institution is reported under the Sponsored Research fund.

In the case of a provincially/territorially administered institution, direct provincial funding is to be included here.

Municipal

Examples of income to be reported on this line include grants from urban transit, communication and parking authorities.

b) Fees

This includes all mandatory student fees for credit and non-credit courses (with the exception of residence fees, parking fees and other similar fees which should be reported under 'ancillary enterprises - gross') paid by, or on behalf of all FULL-TIME and PART-TIME students.

All other fees charged to students such as laboratory fees, transcript, late registration, application, athletic fees, etc., are to be reported under the heading 'other'.

Normally, whenever revenues from fees are reported in Schedule 1 under specific program(s), related expenditures should be reported for the corresponding program(s) in Schedule 2B.

Note: Fees that are "flow through" (such as student activity fees collected for the students' council, etc.) should not be reported as college revenue.

c) Bequests, Donations, Non-Government Grants

This includes receipts from business, industry, foundations, individuals and religious organizations, as well as the value of services donated by various organizations.

d) Investment Income

This includes income from all investments such as dividends, bonds, mortgages, short-term notes and bank interest. Realized gains (or losses) should also be included if they are treated as income in the operating and/or capital funds.

e) Ancillary Enterprises (gross)

This includes total revenues from all ancillary enterprises such as residence or parking fees, and sales of services and products from bookstores, food services (dining hall, cafeterias and vending machines), publishing, laundry services, etc..

It should also be noted that the reporting officer is asked to report, on Supporting Schedule A, a breakdown of total income for the institution's ancillary enterprises.

f) Borrowings

This includes only those borrowings which are used to finance expenditures when repayment is to be made by the institution. Note that borrowings should be reported on an accrual basis.

g) Miscellaneous

This includes net income from rentals (other than ancillary enterprises), library fines and fines for other similar charges, and any income not reported elsewhere.

h) Interfund Transfers

When income from one fund is used to finance expenditures in another fund, report the amount as an interfund transfer. Total interfund transfers must net to zero.

5. Types of Expenditures

a) Salaries and Wages

Salaries and wages (excluding fringe benefits) as well as payments for leave of absence, shown under the appropriate functions and programs, are to be broken down into the following two categories:

b) Fringe Benefits

This includes the institution's contribution (in respect of all salaries and wages) to pensions, group life insurance, workmen's compensation, unemployment insurance, Canada pension, salary contribution insurance, long term disability insurance and other similar benefits. Also include staff development costs paid for by the institution.

c) Library Acquisitions

This includes all purchases of books, periodicals, audio/visual material and other reference material for the library. Costs of binding may also be included if normally considered part of the acquisition costs.

d) Operational Supplies and Expenses

This includes all expenditures for supplies which are normally consumed in the fiscal year, including postage, teaching supplies, photocopying, publications, long distance telephone charges, repair materials, all supplies to operate laboratories, etc..

e) Utilities

This includes all expenditures for fuel, electricity, water, gas, telephone equipment rental, etc..

f) Furniture and Equipment

This includes all expenses for furniture and equipment, such as laboratory equipment (other than consumables), administrative equipment and furnishings, copying and duplicating equipment, computing equipment maintenance equipment, etc.. Rental and maintenance costs as well as other related operating expenses should be shown under the appropriate operational function. Costs for replacing or acquiring new furniture and equipment should be reported under the capital fund.

g) Scholarships and Other Related Students Support

This includes all payments to students including scholarships, bursaries, prizes, fee remissions, gifts, etc..

h) Fees and Contracted Services

This includes all expenses for services contracted to external agencies (except for renovations, alterations and major repairs). Examples would be cleaning contracts, security services, snow removal, etc.. Also included are fees paid to legal counsellors (including retainers for negotiations of collective contracts), auditors' fees, consultant's fees, etc..

i) Debt Services

This includes all payments made to service debts of the institution such as bank interest, mortgage or debenture interest payments, and related charges. Principal payments on loans, mortgages, debentures or repayable grants should be excluded.

j) Buildings

This includes all capital expenditures which are normally considered part of construction costs, except for furniture and equipment as well as land and site services which are to be reported under their respective item. Costs for space rental, building insurances, taxes, minor renovations and alterations on buildings, and all other related operating expenses should be shown under the Physical Plant operational function. Depreciation is not to be included as an expenditure.

k) Land and Site Services

This includes capital expenditures on acquisitions of and improvements to land such as landscaping, sewers, tunnels, roads, etc.. Capitalized professional fees and planning costs related to this category are also to be included. Rental, maintenance and insurance costs as well as other related operating expenses for this item should be shown under the Physical Plant operational function.

l) Miscellaneous

This is to be used when the institution has an operating or capital expenditure not classified in the other categories.

m) Transfers To/From

This item is used for internal transfers of costs between funds or functions whenever it is not feasible to directly adjust the appropriate expenditure items.

The total internal transfers of costs should net to zero.

n) Ancillary Enterprises (gross)

Includes all gross expenditures incurred in the operating of ancillary enterprises (see section 4 (e) above).

It should be noted that the reporting officer is asked to report, on the Supporting Schedule A, a breakdown of total expenditures for the institution's ancillary enterprises.

VIII. Supporting Schedule A

Additional information is to be provided in this section for the total revenue and expenditures of institutional ancillary enterprises (bookstores, residences, food services and parking).

IX. Suggestions

Statistics Canada would welcome any suggestions made to improve this survey.

Canadian Centre for Education Statistics

This information is collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S19.

Confidential when completed
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Voluntary survey

Although your participation in this survey is voluntary, your cooperation is important so that the information collected will be as accurate and complete as possible.

Survey purpose

Results from this survey allow users a better understanding of the financial position (income and expenditures) of all community colleges and public vocational schools in Canada. Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Confidentiality

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which 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.

Financial Year Ending: Day, Month, Year (2021)

Identification of the institution

• Name of institution
• Address (number and street)
• City
• Province
• Postal code
• Check the appropriate boxes
  • Type
    • Public
    • Private
  • Governing authority
    • Province or territory
    • Board

Identification of the reporting officer

• Name and title of reporting officer
• Address (number and street)
• City
• Province
• Postal code
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Fax number
• Signature of the reporting officer
• Day, Month, Year

Does your institution offer courses at the elementary-secondary level, other than those academic upgrading courses such as Adult Basic Education which should be reported in this questionnaire?

• Yes
• No

If yes, please exclude revenues and expenditures relating to that level of education.

Instructions

1. Please read the guidelines carefully.
2. All amounts should be expressed in thousands of dollars ($'000).
3. Indicate estimated amounts with an asterisk (*).

Affiliated institutions or campuses included in this report

Affiliated institutions or campuses partially included in this report

Affiliated institutions or campuses excluded from this report

Schedule 1 – Operating, Sponsored Research and Capital Income
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Types	Funds
	Operating ($'000)	Sponsored Research ($'000)	Capital ($'000)	Total ($'000)
Government Grants and Contracts
FederalSchedule 1 footnote *
1. Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
2. Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
3. Canadian Institutes of Health Research
4. Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
5. Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
6. Other federal
Provincial
7. Regular Grants
8. CFI Matching Fund
9. Other
10. Municipal
Fees
11. Postsecondary Programs
12. Trade Vocational Programs
13. Continuing Education Programs
14. Other
Bequests, Donations, Non-Government Grants
15. Business Enterprises and Individuals
16. Non-profit Organizations and Foundations
17. Sub-total
18. Investment Income
19. Ancillary Enterprises (Gross)Schedule 1 footnote **
20. Borrowings
21. Miscellaneous
22. Interfund TransfersSchedule 1 footnote ***
23. Total Income
Schedule 1 footnote * As highlighted in Section VI.4 in the Guidelines, amounts reported here should relate only to payments received directly by the institution. Return to Schedule 1 footnote * referrer Schedule 1 footnote ** Total should correspond with figures reported in the supporting schedule A. Return to Schedule 1 footnote ** referrer Schedule 1 footnote *** Total interfund transfers must equal to zero. Return to Schedule 1 footnote *** referrer

Schedule 2A – Operating, Sponsored Research and Capital Expenditures by Function and by Type
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Types of Expenditures	Functions
	Operating						Sponsored Research ($'000)	Capital ($'000)	Total ($'000)
	Instruction and non-sponsored researchSchedule 2A footnote * ($'000)	Library ($'000)	General Administration ($'000)	Physical Plant ($'000)	Student Services ($'000)	Total Operating ($'000)
Salaries and Wages
1. Teachers
2. Other
3. Fringe Benefits
4. Library Acquisitions
5. Operational Supplies and Expenses
6. Utilities
7. Furniture and Equipment
8. Scholarships and Other Related Students Support
9. Fees and Contracted Services
10. Debt Services
11. Buildings
12. Land and Site Services
13. Miscellaneous
14. Transfers to/from
15. Ancillary Enterprises (Gross)Schedule 2 footnote **
16. Total Expenditures
Schedule 2A footnote * The figures in this column should be identical to the appropriate ones in column 5 (column total), schedule 2B. Return to Schedule 2A footnote * referrer Schedule 2A footnote ** Total should correspond with figures reported in the supporting schedule A. Return to Schedule 2A footnote ** referrer

Schedule 2B – Direct Instruction Expenditures by Program Cost Groups
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Types of Expenditures	Programs
	Postsecondary Programs		Trade and Vocational Programs ($'000)	Continuing Education Programs ($'000)	TotalSchedule 2B footnote * ($'000)
	University Transfer ($'000)	Career ($'000)
Salaries and Wages
1. Teachers
2. Other
3. Fringe Benefits
4. Operational Supplies and Expenses
5. Furniture and Equipment
6. Fees and Contracted Services
7. Miscellaneous
8. Transfers to/from
9. Total Instruction Expenditures
Schedule 2B footnote * The figures in this column should be identical to the appropriate ones in column 1 (column instruction and non-sponsored research), schedule 2A. Return to Schedule 2B footnote * referrer

Supporting Schedule A – Ancillary Enterprises
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	Total Income		Total Expenditures
	Operating ($'000)	Capital ($'000)	Operating ($'000)	Capital ($'000)
Bookstores
Food Services
Residences
Parking
Other
TotalSchedule A footnote *
Schedule A footnote * Total should correspond with figures reported in schedules 1 and 2A. Return to Schedule A footnote * referrer

Observations and Comments
Table Summary
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Description (Fund, Function, Type of Income, Expenditure)	Comments

COVID-19 timeline

• The Government of Nunavut announced on October 1st it had extended the territory's public health emergency until October 14th. On October 14th, the public health emergency was extended until October 28th. On October 28th, the Government extended the public health emergency until November 11th.
• The Government of Nova Scotia announced on October 1st it was renewing the state of emergency, effective October 3rd, until October 17th. On October 15th, the state of emergency was renewed until October 31st. On October 29th, the Government renewed the state of emergency until November 14th.
• The Government of the Northwest Territories announced on October 12th it had extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency until October 26th. On October 26th, the Government extended the Public Health Emergency until November 9th.
• The Government of Manitoba announced on October 21st that the provincewide state of emergency under the Emergency Measures Act would expire effective immediately as the order is no longer required to help the province protect Manitobans from the impacts of COVID-19.

Selected COVID-19 responses

• On October 1st, the Government of Manitoba announced that to increase COVID-19 preparedness and address the fourth wave the province was taking three new steps to help reduce COVID-19 transmission:
  • Moving to the restricted (orange) level on the Pandemic Response System;
  • Introducing additional public health orders that expand requirements for proof of immunization and reduce gathering sizes when unvaccinated individuals are present; and
  • Implementing new patient protocols to ensure additional health system capacity when needed.
• The Government said that unvaccinated individuals who are eligible to be vaccinated will now be more restricted in their activities and that this would include:
  • Limiting private indoor gatherings for households to guests from one other household when any unvaccinated person who is eligible to be vaccinated is present on the property;
  • Limiting private outdoor gatherings for households to 10 guests when any unvaccinated person who is eligible to be vaccinated is present on the property;
  • Reducing indoor public gathering group sizes to 25% capacity for gatherings that include unvaccinated people who are eligible to be vaccinated, including weddings and funerals.
• The Government also said that fully immunized Manitobans and those under 12 who are not eligible for the vaccine may gather without capacity limits in each of these areas. The Government added that public health orders would also, as of October 5th:
  • Reduce all outdoor public gathering sizes to 50 people; and
  • Move retail capacity to 50% in the Southern Health-Santé Sud health region.
• On October 25th, the Government of Manitoba announced that current public health orders had been extended for an additional three weeks, until November 16th. The Government also announced on October 25th that people in Manitoba who are fully vaccinated can now apply to receive a pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential, which can be used when travelling domestically or internationally.
• On October 1st, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that, effective immediately, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result would be required for public access to a range of businesses, event venues, as well as for all Government of Saskatchewan ministry, crown and agency employees.
• On October 15th, the Government announced a new Public Health Order would come into effect on October 18th that would add some businesses and retail outlets now requiring Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test for public access and that the order would apply primarily to non-essential businesses such as:
  • Restaurants, nightclubs, bars, taverns;
  • Liquor stores that have been issued standalone retail store permits issued by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority;
  • Cannabis stores that have been issued standalone retail store permits by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority;
  • Conference centres, meeting rooms, and banquet facilities;
  • Theatres, cinemas, bingo halls, casinos, and other gaming establishments;
  • Concerts and live-music venues;
  • Fitness centres and gyms; and
  • Facilities hosting sporting events where tickets are required.
• On October 1st, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced that the PEI Vax Pass, a time-limited measure, would begin October 5th until the risk of COVID-19 to Prince Edward Island is reduced. The Government said residents and visitors to the province who are 19 years of age and older would be asked to present both their vaccination record along with their government-issued identification to access certain businesses, events, and other areas requiring proof of immunization.
• On October 5th, the Government of New Brunswick announced that effective October 8th a circuit breaker would be put in place in certain areas of the province for 14 days and that restrictions would include:
  • People must limit their contacts to their single household;
  • No private indoor or outdoor gatherings are permitted;
  • Travel to or from circuit breaker regions is restricted; and
  • All schools will remain open however sports and extra-curricular activities will be paused for those 12 and under;
• The Government said that businesses, entertainment centres, and events may remain open and can continue to admit people who show proof of full vaccination.
• On October 21st, the Government announced that the circuit breaker that had been in effect since October 8th would be extended for at least seven more days. The Government also said that Zone 5 (Campbellton region) would enter a 14-day circuit breaker beginning October 22nd.
• On October 28th, the Government announced that the circuit breaker would continue for another seven days in Zone 1 (Moncton Region), the Northern portion of Zone 3, all of Zone 4 (Edmundston region), and Zone 5 (Campbellton region). The Government also said that a large section of Zone 2 (Saint John region) would enter a 14-day circuit breaker on October 29th.
• On October 5th, the Government of Nunavut announced the easing of public health measures in Kinngait, and that effective immediately:
  • Outdoor gatherings are limited to 100 people;
  • Indoor gatherings in dwellings increase to 15 people;
  • Indoor public gatherings, including places of worship, may allow 50% capacity;
  • Gyms, fitness centres, swimming pools, libraries, and galleries may allow 50% capacity;
  • No public places may allow group tours, group workouts, or singing;
  • Gatherings in arenas are restricted to 50% capacity with a maximum of 50 spectators;
  • Restaurants and licensed establishments are restricted to 50% capacity;
  • Group counselling sessions may have up to 20 people; and
  • Parks remain open but buildings are closed.
• On October 8th, the Government announced increased public health measures in Coral Harbour, effective immediately, and that measures include:
  • Outdoor gatherings are limited to 5 people;
  • Indoor gatherings in dwellings are restricted to 5 people (for emergencies only);
  • Indoor public gatherings, including places of worship, gyms, libraries, and galleries are not allowed;
  • Fitness centres, arenas, parks, and playgrounds are closed;
  • All non-essential businesses including non-essential Government of Nunavut and hamlet offices, and personal services are closed;
  • Restaurants and licensed establishments are restricted to take-out only;
  • Group counselling sessions are not allowed; and
  • Schools and childcare facilities are closed.
• On October 18th, the Government announced the easing of public health measures in Kinngait, and that effective October 19th:
  • There is no limit to the number of people for outdoor gatherings;
  • Indoor public gatherings, including places of worship, gyms, fitness centres, and swimming pools, can increase to 75%;
  • Public places may allow group tours, group workouts, and singing;
  • Team sports may resume;
  • Restaurants and licensed establishments are restricted to 75% capacity; and
  • Parks buildings may open.
• On October 21st, the Government announced the easing of public health measures in Coral Harbour and that effective immediately:
  • Outdoor gatherings are limited to 25 people;
  • Indoor gatherings in dwellings are restricted to 5 people, plus household members;
  • Indoor public gatherings, including, gyms, fitness centres, libraries, and galleries are limited to 25% capacity;
  • Schools and childcare facilities may open;
  • Arenas are limited to 25% capacity and 25 spectators;
  • All non-essential businesses except personal services such as beauty salons and hairdressers may open;
  • Restaurants and licensed establishments are restricted to take-out only;
  • Group counselling sessions are limited to 10 people; and
  • Parks and playgrounds may open, but buildings remain closed.
• On October 5th, the Government of British Columbia announced it will require its 30,000 employees to be fully vaccinated by November 22, 2021.
• On October 19th, the Government announced that effective October 24th, full vaccination for everyone 12 years of age and over and presentation of a BC Vaccine Card would be required to access certain events, services, and businesses. The Government also said that effective October 25th, the provincial health order restricting capacity limits to 50% for inside organized events and gatherings would be revised to allow 100% capacity in those settings where the BC Vaccine Card is in place and proof of vaccination status is checked. The Government said that capacity limits remain in effect where regional orders are in place, including Fraser East and parts of Northern and Interior Health regions.
• On October 21st, the Government announced that due to the ongoing fourth wave of the pandemic, the province intends to introduce amendments to the COVID-19 Related Measures Act to extend it beyond the repeal day of December 31, 2021.
• On October 29th, the Government announced that British Columbians can now access the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel.
• On October 6th, the Government of Canada announced that federal public servants in the Core Public Administration, including members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, would be required to confirm their vaccination status by October 29, 2021, and that employers in the federally regulated air, rail, and marine transportation sectors will have until October 30, 2021, to establish vaccination policies that ensure employees are vaccinated. The Government also said that effective October 30, 2021, travellers departing from Canadian airports, and travellers on VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer trains, will be required to be fully vaccinated.
• On October 21st, the Government announced that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, and the Lockdown Support measures would expire on October 23rd and that the Government was proposing new measures targeted to support businesses, through the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program, as well as workers, through the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit. The Government said it was proposing to make these programs available, as well extending the Canada Recovery Hiring Program, the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit, and the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, until May 7, 2022.
• The Government also announced on October 21st that, in collaboration with provinces and territories, a standardized Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination is now available to residents of Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon, and would be available in the other provinces soon. The Government said it was engaging with international partners to obtain recognition and acceptance abroad, so the proof can also be used to facilitate travel around the world.
• On October 6th, the Government of Nova Scotia announced that all 11,000 direct employees of the provincial government would be required to be fully vaccinated by November 30th.
• On October 27th, the Government announced that starting November 1st, all domestic travellers to Nova Scotia who are age 12 and older will have self-isolation requirements based on their own vaccination status and that people who were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arriving do not have to isolate, but testing is recommended. The Government said that people who are not fully vaccinated must isolate for at least seven days and get two negative test results in Nova Scotia to stop isolating after seven days.
• On October 7th, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced it had launched its vaccine passport that will allow access to a business or venue for non-essential and recreational activities.
• On October 8th, the Government of Ontario announced that effective October 9th, capacity limits would be lifted to allow 100% capacity in the following settings where proof of vaccination is required:
  • Concert venues, theatres, and cinemas;
  • Spectator areas of facilities for sports and recreational fitness (not including gyms or personal training);
  • Meeting and event spaces, however indoor meeting and event spaces would still need to limit capacity to the number that can maintain physical distancing;
  • Horseracing tracks, car racing tracks, and other similar venues; and
  • Commercial film and television productions with studio audiences.
• On October 22nd, the Government released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which outlines the province's gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures, including the provincial requirement for proof of vaccination and wearing of face coverings in indoor settings, by March 2022. The Government also said that effective October 25th, it would lift capacity limits in the majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, such as:
  • Restaurants, bars, and other food or drink establishments;
  • Indoor areas of sports and recreational facilities such as gyms;
  • Casinos, bingo halls, and other gaming establishments;
  • Indoor meeting and event spaces; and
  • Certain outdoor settings.
• The Government said it would also allow other settings to lift capacity limits and physical distancing requirements if they choose to require proof of vaccination, including:
  • Personal care services (e.g., barber shops, salons, body art);
  • Indoor areas of museums, galleries, aquariums, zoos, science centres, landmarks, historic sites, botanical gardens, and similar attractions;
  • Indoor areas of amusement parks;
  • Indoor areas of fairs, rural exhibitions, festivals;
  • Indoor clubhouses at outdoor recreational amenities; and
  • Open house events provided by real estate agencies.
• On October 12th, the Government of the United States announced that in November it would begin allowing travellers from Canada and Mexico who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to enter the U.S. for non-essential purposes via land and ferry border crossings. The Government said that in early January 2022, it would require all inbound foreign national travellers crossing U.S. land and ferry ports of entry – whether for essential or non-essential reasons – be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination.
• On October 20th, the Government confirmed that starting November 8th, travellers from Canada and Mexico who are fully vaccinated may enter the U.S. for non-essential travel via land and ferry ports of entry.
• On October 13th, the Government of Quebec announced that the deadline for the compulsory vaccination of health and social services workers had been extended to November 15th.
• On October 14th, the Government announced that in restaurants and bars, effective November 1st:
  • There will no longer be a capacity limit;
  • It will be possible to reduce the distance between tables to one metre;
  • Normal opening hours would apply; and
  • A maximum of 10 people per table or the occupants of three private residences per table would be allowed.
• On October 18th, the Government announced that effective immediately, proof of vaccination meeting the new pan-Canadian standard was available for travelers who have to travel outside Quebec, and can be used in all Canadian provinces, as well as in several American states and countries around the world.
• On October 15th, the Government of the Yukon announced that it will require all Yukon government employees and all frontline health care workers in the territory to be fully vaccinated. The Government said employees will have until November 30, 2021, to receive two doses of vaccine.
• On October 18th, the Government of the Northwest Territories announced that as of November 30th, Government employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• On October 22nd, the Government of Alberta announced that starting October 25th, Albertans need to provide proof of two COVID-19 vaccine doses to access many restaurants, movies, sporting events, and other businesses provincewide.

Finance and insurance

• Quebec City-based Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust announced it had entered into an arrangement agreement to be acquired by Iris Acquisition II LP, an entity created by a consortium led by Canderel Real Estate Property Inc. of Montreal for an enterprise value of $5.7 billion. Cominar said the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2022, subject to receipt of Cominar unitholder, court, and required regulatory approvals as well as satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
• Toronto-based Sun Life Financial Inc. announced that it, through its U.S. business, had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire DentaQuest of Massachusetts for approximately $3.1 billion. Sun Life said the transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Other news

• The Bank of Canada announced it held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of 0.25%. The target for the overnight rate was reduced by 150 basis points during March 2020. The Bank also said that in light of the progress made in the economic recovery, it had decided to end quantitative easing and keep its overall holdings of Government of Canada bonds roughly constant.
• Manitoba's minimum wage increased from $11.90 per hour to $11.95 per hour on October 1st.
• Saskatchewan's minimum wage increased from $11.45 per hour to $11.81 per hour on October 1st.
• Newfoudland and Labrador's minimum wage increased from $12.50 per hour to $12.75 per hour on October 1st.
• The Government of New Brunswick announced on October 29th that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) had gone on strike, affecting schools, correctional facilities, ferries, and adult and child protection services provided by social workers.
• Toronto-based George Weston Limited announced it had signed a definitive agreement to sell its Weston Foods fresh and frozen bakery business to affiliated entities of FGF Brands Inc. of Toronto for aggregate cash consideration of $1.2 billion. The company said it expects to close the transaction before the end of the first quarter of 2022, subject to receipt of all regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary transaction closing conditions.
• Toronto-based Purolator Inc. announced it was increasing staff by 15%, hiring 2,400 new employees across Canada this holiday season.

United States and other international news

• The European Central Bank (ECB) announced (i) the interest rates on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.50%, respectively; (ii) net purchases under the asset purchase programme (APP) will continue at a monthly pace of €20 billion; and (iii) the Governing Council will continue to conduct net asset purchases under the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) with a total envelope of €1,850 billion until at least the end of March 2022. The Governing Council said it continues to judge that favourable financing conditions can be maintained with a moderately lower pace of net asset purchases under the PEPP than in the second and third quarters of this year.
• The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced it will apply a negative interest rate of -0.1% to the Policy-Rate Balances in current accounts held by financial institutions at the BoJ and that it will purchase a necessary amount of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) without setting an upper limit so that 10-year JGB yields will remain at around zero percent.
• The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds at 0.10%. The last change in the target for the cash rate was a 15 basis points reduction in November 2020. The RBA also said it would continue to purchase government securities at the rate of AUD $4 billion a week until at least mid-February 2022.
• The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) increased the Official Cash Rate (OCR), its main policy rate, by 25 basis points to 0.50%. The last change in the OCR was a 75 basis points reduction in March 2020.
• OPEC and non-OPEC members announced they had decided to adjust upward the monthly overall production by 0.4 mb/d for the month of November 2021.
• Japan-based Toyota Motor Corporation announced it will invest approximately USD $3.4 billion in automotive batteries in the United States through 2030, specifically for developing and localizing automotive battery production, including those for battery electric vehicles. Toyota also said it will establish a new company and build an automotive battery plant in the U.S., with production aiming to start in 2025 and resulting in the creation of 1,750 new American jobs.

Financial market news

• West Texas Intermediate crude oil closed at USD $83.57 per barrel on October 29th, up from a closing value of USD $75.03 at the end of September. Western Canadian Select crude oil traded in the USD $62 to $70 per barrel range throughout October. The Canadian dollar closed at 80.75 cents U.S. on October 29th, up from 78.49 cents U.S. at the end of September. The S&P/TSX composite index closed at 21,037.07 on October 29th, up from 20,070.25 at the end of September.

Connected citizens and a connected government equals a connected country, and social media and news media can play a big role.

Did you know that more than 31 million Canadians are active on social media? That's a lot of people that we can learn from, to better understand what Canadians think and want from government. If we are able to understand the people we serve, the products, services and information we provide are going to be that much better as a result.

All levels of government in Canada use social media in some capacity to reach citizens, including here at Statistics Canada. But it's not just about informing you of our latest data updates or survey, it's about engaging with you. It's about understanding what you're saying and responding to it.

Social media provides real-time insight into what Canadians are thinking, feeling and doing, and the pandemic put a new emphasis on its use. Throughout the stay-at-home orders, prolonged business closures and physical distancing requirements, it's more important than ever to make sure we take the pulse of what's important at any given time to Canadians and to ensure vital information is shared in a timely manner.

One of the ways Statistics Canada does this is through the use of reputable service provider tools (such as HootSuite and Meltwater). These tools help us understand your feedback on social media as well as engage with you. This allows us to provide timely answers to your questions on platforms such as Reddit, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Your feedback also gives us insights on how we can improve our product and services as well as communications. This is part of our user-centric approach and desire to better meet your needs and those of your fellow citizens.

Social media tools most recently helped Statistics Canada to better serve Canadians in the 2021 Census. From setting the record straight on misinformation, to answering your questions about how to complete the questionnaire online, social media has been invaluable throughout the 2021 Census.

For example, aggregate information we reviewed using our social media tools highlighted the need to clarify and expand on our communications about how Canadians could verify that Census enumerators working in the field were, indeed, who they said they were. It also helped us to identify various other forms of misinformation and scams about the Census so that we could address these issues head-on.

Thanks to the fast-paced nature of social media, we were able to act quickly and provide reliable and accurate information in these cases through interviews with news media, additional posts on social media, and even the creation of a new section on our website dedicated to protecting Canadians against misinformation.

Our social media tools also gave us insights on how Canadians wanted to see our communications and services become more engaging and inclusive, including the need to get our information out in alternative languages, formats and tools.

As Canada's trusted data steward, we take our responsibility to protect the privacy of Canadians very seriously. As with all our work, our use of social media tools is guided by our terms of use guidelines and safeguards and, in the case of Meltwater, a rigorous privacy impact assessment.

At the end of the day, Statistics Canada cares about what you think and what you have to say because your feedback helps us serve you better. We collect data to tell your unique stories and experiences as our nation grows and evolves, so the more connected we are, the better the data we collect, analyze and share and the better the outcomes for all the people of Canada.

Check out the latest opportunities to spread the word and get involved with the census!

Of interest

Here's Why You Should Use Census Data

Let's start making sense of census data. It's a powerful tool to make data-driven decisions, like market research for a small business or employment trends for post-secondary students.

2026 Census of Population Content Consultation

Data users and stakeholders are invited to provide feedback on what information they use, for what purpose and what, if any, data gaps Statistics Canada should consider addressing in the next census cycle.

Engagement resources

Community Supporter Toolkit

Learn how you can help your community by supporting 2021 Census dissemination. Spread the word!

Educator toolkits

Download our free, user-friendly classroom activities and research tools designed to help students at all levels learn about the Census of Population.

About the census

Learn more about how and why the census was conducted, and how it was adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Census of Population

The Census of Population provides a detailed statistical portrait of Canada and its people by their demographic, social and economic characteristics.

Fighting misinformation

Have you seen or heard something about the 2021 Census that doesn't sound right or that raises concerns? Let's get the facts straight!

Small Business Hub

This toolkit provides small businesses with the demographic data they need to better understand their target markets.

Census game

Test how much of a #CensusGeek you are!

2021 Census soundtrack

Get comfortable, press play, and let's experience Canada's musical talent together.

Community Snapshot Toolkit

The Community Snapshot Toolkit provides all the information you need to get the most out of census data and create individualized infographics for your community.

Additional resources

Census videos

Watch these videos to find out the answers to your questions about the Census.

Mobile applications

Looking for a new way to access census data? Try Statistics Canada's newest mobile app! StatsCAN is now available for download in the Apple and Google app stores.

Census of Agriculture Toolkit

The Census of Agriculture Toolkit includes tools and resources about the upcoming 2021 data releases in one convenient location to help you share information with your networks.

Our modernization journey continues!

In an era where mobile devices have become the primary gateway for most Canadians to access information and services, we recognized our duty to evolve in order to keep pace with this shift. Committed to meeting the diverse needs of our data users, we are excited to offer StatsCAN – the agency's mobile application that provides you with seamless access to essential data and services right at your fingertips.

Stay on top of the country's latest statistical news and download StatsCAN for free today!

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StatsCAN

About StatsCAN

StatsCAN was introduced to the App Store and Google Play on January 31, 2022.

The app has something for everyone! StatsCAN empowers you to explore expert analysis, intriguing facts, captivating visuals, and compelling stories. By seamlessly integrating data, tools, and articles, it delivers the latest insights into Canada’s economy, society, and environment and ensures you stay informed with the right facts, right from the source. 

What can you expect?

• Canada's data story through local, regional and national lenses, right at your fingertips!
• A personalized browsing journey! Follow subjects of interest to know when the latest publications become available or save articles for reading at a later time.
• Opt-in to in-app notifications to receive the latest on the subjects you follow.
• Ongoing improvements! We are dedicated to continuously enhancing the app and introducing new features to elevate your user experience.

Have ideas for the future of StatsCAN?

Your feedback directly informs future updates and iterations of StatsCAN. If you would like to see a new functionality or share general feedback, we want to hear from you!

Enjoying StatsCAN? Let us know by leaving a review on the Apple store or Google Play! You can also email us at statcan.statscanapp-applistatscan.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

StatsCAN and your privacy

As always, the safety and protection of your information is our priority. Learn how Statistics Canada continues to maintain your privacy with this new mobile application.

StatsCAN questions and answers

Do I need to create an account to use StatsCAN?

Do I need to create an account to use StatsCAN?

No. You do not need to create a user account. Login credentials are not required to use StatsCAN.

Do I need to provide personal information to use StatsCAN?

Do I need to provide personal information to use StatsCAN?

No. You do not need to log in or provide personal information to use StatsCAN. However, to download the app, you will need to be signed in to Google Play or the App Store.

Do I need an Internet connection to use StatsCAN?

Do I need an Internet connection to use StatsCAN?

Yes. You need an Internet connection to use and view the app’s content. If you are connected to the Internet, the app’s content will automatically display the latest publications.

On what devices does StatsCAN work?

On what devices does StatsCAN work?

StatsCAN functions on Apple iPhones and iPads, as well as Android phones and tablets. It does not function on desktop computers.

What versions of Android and iOS does StatsCAN support?

What versions of Android and iOS does StatsCAN support?

StatsCAN is compatible with Android devices that support version 7.0 or later and iOS devices that support version 13 or later.

What’s the download size of StatsCAN?

What’s the download size of StatsCAN?

As of February 2024, the download size of the StatsCAN app is approximately 67.20 MB on Android and 13.8 MB on iOS. However, this is subject to change with the development of new features and updates.

Using the StatsCAN app: Questions and answers

Why do we collect your data? Simply put, because all data tell a story. Data provide a snapshot of our country, and give us critical information about our economy, society and environment. The information you provide is converted into statistics used by communities, businesses and governments to plan services and make informed decisions about employment, education, health care, market development and more.

For more than 100 years, we have been trusted to produce accurate data that represent you, your community and your country. As the national statistical office, Statistics Canada is legislated through the Statistics Act to provide data and insights for the people of Canada. Learn more below about why we collect data and how we use them on your behalf to build a better Canada.