Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales October 2022

Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales October 2022
Table summary
This table displays the results of Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (October 2022). The information is grouped by NAPCS-CANADA (appearing as row headers), and Month (appearing as column headers).
NAPCS-CANADA Month
202207 202208 202209 202210
Total commodities, retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services 0.74 0.61 0.67 0.55
Retail Services (except commissions) [561] 0.73 0.61 0.66 0.56
Food at retail [56111] 1.84 0.82 0.52 0.39
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, at retail [56112] 0.71 0.57 0.53 0.51
Cannabis products, at retail [56113] 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Clothing at retail [56121] 0.88 1.47 2.02 0.84
Footwear at retail [56122] 1.55 2.19 1.60 2.66
Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail [56123] 5.87 5.28 4.56 4.72
Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail [56131] 1.02 0.94 0.89 0.91
Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail [56141] 1.84 1.92 2.38 2.28
Publications at retail [56142] 5.65 9.82 5.33 5.63
Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail [56143] 1.00 0.34 0.27 0.46
Motor vehicles at retail [56151] 2.44 2.13 2.51 2.07
Recreational vehicles at retail [56152] 3.71 4.60 4.34 3.97
Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail [56153] 1.81 1.78 1.83 1.66
Automotive and household fuels, at retail [56161] 1.66 1.72 1.47 1.62
Home health products at retail [56171] 2.47 2.66 3.37 2.85
Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail [56172] 2.03 2.19 2.56 2.56
Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail [56181] 2.06 2.09 2.12 1.83
Miscellaneous products at retail [56191] 2.41 2.47 2.25 3.18
Total retail trade commissions and miscellaneous servicesFootnote 1 1.96 1.75 2.03 2.25
Footnote 1

Comprises the following North American Product Classification System (NAPCS): 51411, 51412, 53112, 56211, 57111, 58111, 58121, 58122, 58131, 58141, 72332, 833111, 841, 85131 and 851511.

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Place of Residence Information

Q1. Is this your correct address and telephone number?

Select "No" if the address requires any changes (e.g., a spelling mistake or the apartment number is incorrect).

  1. Yes
  2. No (Please correct your address)

Q2. Please correct your address.

  • Apartment or unit (if applicable)
  • Civic number
  • Civic suffix
  • Street name
  • Street type
  • Street direction
  • City, municipality, town, village, First Nations Reserve
  • Province or territory
  • Postal code
  • Telephone number (including area code)
  • Extension number (if applicable)

Q3. Is this also your mailing address?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q4. Please provide your mailing address.

  • Apartment or unit (if applicable)
  • Civic number
  • Civic suffix
  • Street name
  • Street type
  • Street direction
  • City, municipality, town, village, First Nations Reserve
  • Province or territory
  • Postal code
  • Telephone number (including area code)
  • Extension number (if applicable)

The next questions refer to your household's usual place of residence and collective dwellings. To make sure you are asked the right questions, we need to correctly identify the dwelling in which you live.

Q5. Is the address displayed on the previous screen your household's usual place of residence?

The usual place of residence is the dwelling where a household usually lives and typically corresponds to the address on the driver's licence.

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q6. Does your household live in a collective dwelling?

Include:

  • residences for non-autonomous senior citizens
  • school residences
  • hotels and motels
  • halfway houses
  • work camps
  • camps occupied by military personnel only
  • lodging and rooming houses
  • religious or communal dwelling, e.g., a Hutterite colony and non-religious communes.
  1. Yes
    In which type of collective dwelling does your household live?
    • A residence for non-autonomous senior citizens (dwelling without a kitchenette)
    • A school residence
    • A hotel or a motel (Is this your household's usual place of residence?)
    • A halfway house
    • A work camp
    • A camp occupied by military personnel only
    • A lodging or a rooming house (Was the room number included in the address?)
    • A religious or other communal dwelling, e.g., a Hutterite colony
  2. No

Household Information

The next few questions ask for important information about the people in your household.

Q7. Including yourself, how many persons are staying at this address?

Include all persons who have their main residence at this address, even if they are temporarily away.

Q8. [Please provide your first name, last name, and age./Beginning with yourself, please provide the first name, last name, and age of all the people usually living at this address.]

To add or remove a person, return to the previous question and change the number of persons staying at this address. Review and enter the names of the household members in the table.

Q9. Verify that you are listed first and all of the information is correct.

If all the information is correct, press the Next button.

To make changes, press the Previous button.

Q10. The following section asks questions about each member of your household. Press the Start button to provide the information for each person.

Q11. What is [your/NAME's] date of birth?

Q12. What is [NAME's] relationship to you?

  1. Husband or wife
  2. Common-law partner
  3. Father or mother
  4. Son or daughter (birth, adopted or step)
  5. Brother or sister
  6. Foster father or mother
  7. Foster son or daughter
  8. Grandfather or grandmother
  9. Grandson or granddaughter
  10. In-law
  11. Other related
  12. Unrelated

Q13. What is [your/NAME's] gender?

Gender refers to current gender which may be different from sex assigned at birth and may be different from what is indicated on legal documents. Is it:

  1. Male
  2. Female
  3. Or please specify (Specify this person's gender)

Q14. [Is/Are] [NAME's/you] First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

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

If "Yes", select the responses that best describes this person now.

  1. No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
  2. Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
  3. Yes, Métis
  4. Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Q15. The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Select all that apply.

[Is NAME's/Are you]:

  1. White
  2. South Asian
    e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan
  3. Chinese
  4. Black
  5. Filipino
  6. Arab
  7. Latin American
  8. Southeast Asian
    e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
  9. West Asian
    e.g., Iranian, Afghan
  10. Korean
  11. Japanese
  12. Other (specify other)

Q16. What is [your/NAME's] marital status?

Is it:

  1. Married
    For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".
  2. Living common law
    Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.
  3. Never married (not living common law)
  4. Separated (not living common law)
  5. Divorced (not living common law)
  6. Widowed (not living common law)

Q17. What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that [you/NAME's] [have/has] completed?

  1. Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
  2. High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
  3. Trade certificate or diploma
  4. College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
  5. University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
  6. Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
  7. University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Q18. Currently, what is [your/NAME's] main activity?

Is it:

  1. Working at a job, a business or self-employed
  2. Looking for work
  3. Going to school
  4. Doing household work
  5. Caring for family members including young children
  6. Retired
  7. Experiencing a long term illness or disability
  8. Doing volunteer work
  9. No main activity
  10. Other (Specify the other main activity)

This completes the questions for [HHMEMBER].

Press the Return to Summary button to return to the household members list.

Dwelling Information

The next section refers to the characteristics and tenure of your dwelling.

Q19. In what type of dwelling do you live?

Would you say:

  1. A single detached
  2. A semi-detached or double
    i.e., side by side
  3. A garden home, town house or row house
  4. A duplex
    i.e., one above the other
  5. A low-rise apartment of fewer than 5 stories or a flat
  6. A high-rise apartment of 5 stories or more
  7. A hotel, rooming or lodging house or camp
  8. A mobile home
  9. Other (Specify the other type of dwelling)

Q20. In what year was this dwelling originally built?

If exact year is not known, give your best estimate.

Q21. Is this dwelling in need of any repairs?

Exclude desirable remodelling or additions.

Would you say:

  1. No, only regular maintenance is needed, e.g., painting, furnace cleaning
  2. Yes, minor repairs are needed, e.g., missing or loose floor tiles, bricks or shingles, defective steps, railings or siding
  3. Yes, major repairs are needed, e.g., defective plumbing or electrical wiring, structural repairs to walls, floors or ceilings

Q22. How many bedrooms are in this dwelling?

Count all rooms designed as bedrooms, even if they are now used for something else. Also count basement bedrooms and rooms that are used as bedrooms now, even if they were not originally built as bedrooms.

Do not count rooms used solely for business purposes.

Q23. When did [you/your household] move to this dwelling?

Report the first year and month that any current household member moved to the dwelling.

Year, Month

Q24. Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

Would you say:

  1. Yes, owned, even if it is still being paid for
  2. No, rented, even if no cash rent is paid

Q25. Is there a mortgage on this dwelling?

Exclude other types of financing.

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q26. If you were to sell this dwelling today, how much would you expect to sell it for?

Q27. How many cellphones [do you/does your household] have?

Exclude cellphones used for work only.

Q28. Which of the following services [do you/does your household] have?

Include services received from telecommunication providers.

Exclude online streaming services, e.g., Netflix, Crave.

Select all that apply.

  1. Landline telephone service Include IP and VOIP services.
  2. Television service
    What type of television services [do you/does your household] have?
    Select all that apply.
    • Cable
    • Satellite dish
    • Phone line or IPTV
    • Fibre-optic
    • Other (Specify the other type of service)
  3. Internet access from your dwelling
    What type of internet connections [do you/does your household] have?
    Select all that apply.
    • Fibre-optic
    • Cable
    • High speed telephone or DSL
    • Dial-up through telephone line
    • Satellite
    • Wireless
      Include Internet access through cellphones, tablets, sticks and fixed wireless connections.
      Exclude wireless routers.
    • Other (Specify the other type of connection)

OR

None of the above

Dwelling Expenses

The survey only collects information about household expenses.

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

The next section refers to mortgage related expenses.

Q29. How many mortgages [do you/does your household] currently have on this dwelling?

Q30. Press the Start button to provide the mortgage information.

Q31. How much was the last regular payment for this mortgage?

Include premiums for mortgage-related insurance and property taxes if they are part of the mortgage payments.

Exclude any irregular or lump sum payments.

Q32. What was the payment frequency?

Was it:

  1. Weekly
  2. Biweekly
  3. Semi-monthly
  4. Monthly
  5. Every two months
  6. Quarterly
  7. Annually
  8. Other (Specify the other payment frequency)

Q33. Were the premiums for mortgage-related insurance included in this mortgage payment?

Mortgage-related insurance includes mortgage life insurance, loan insurance and disability insurance.

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q34. Were the property taxes included in this mortgage payment?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q35. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what was the total premium paid for mortgage-related insurance for this mortgage?

Include mortgage life insurance, loan insurance and disability insurance even if included in the mortgage payments.

Q36. What is the balance owing for this mortgage?

Q37. For this mortgage, in which of the following groups is your current balance owing?

Is it:

  1. Less than $25,000
  2. $25,000 to less than $50,000
  3. $50,000 to less than $75,000
  4. $75,000 to less than $100,000
  5. $100,000 to less than $150,000
  6. $150,000 to less than $200,000
  7. $200,000 to less than $250,000
  8. $250,000 to less than $300,000
  9. $300,000 to less than $500,000
  10. $500,000 or more

Q38. What is the amortization period for this mortgage, i.e., the total number of years you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full?

Is it:

  1. Less than 10 years
  2. 10 to 14 years
  3. 15 to 19 years
  4. 20 to 24 years
  5. 25 years
  6. 30 years
  7. 35 years
  8. 40 years
  9. Other (Specify the other amortization period)

This completes the questions for [MORTGAGE]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of mortgages.

[This section refers to other expenses related to this dwelling. The survey only collects information about household expenses. Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income. The next section refers to expenses related to this dwelling.]

Q39. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for the following?

  1. Home insurance
    Payment frequency for home insurance
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  2. Condominium fees
  3. Include strata fees.
  4. Payment frequency for condominium fees
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually

Q40. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Property and school taxes
    Include special service charges and local improvements.
    Include taxes even if included in mortgage payments.
  2. Legal charges related to the dwelling
    Include title searches and title transfers.
  3. Registration fees, renewal fees, early renewal fees or closing penalties associated with mortgages
    Exclude mortgage payments.
  4. Other fees related to the dwelling (Specify the other fees)
    Include:
    • building permits
    • appraisals and inspections
    • surveying fees
    • special assessments for condo owners
    • pad rental for mobile homes.
    The next section refers to the purchase and sale of your principal residences.
    Exclude:
    • purchase and sale of secondary residences
    • dwellings bought or sold solely for business purposes, e.g., dwellings purchased solely for renting
    • dwellings bought or sold for persons who are not household members.

Q41. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many principal residences did [you/your household] purchase?

Q42. Press the Start button to provide information about the purchase of the residence.

Q43. What was the purchase price of this principal residence?

Exclude adjustments to property taxes and heating oil.

Q44. How much did [you/your household] pay for the land transfer tax, the welcome tax and the land registration fees for this residence?

This completes the questions for [purchased residence]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of residences purchased.

Q45. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many principal residences did [you/your household] sell?

Q46. Press the Start button to provide information about the sale of the residence.

Q47. What was the selling price of this principal residence?

Q48. How much did [you/your household] pay for real estate commissions for this residence?

Include fixed fees paid to online real estate brokers, e.g., FairSquare, For Sale By Owner, DuProprio.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

  1. Amount
  2. Percentage

At two decimal places, e.g., 4.25%

This completes the questions for [residence sold]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of residences sold.

The survey only collects information about household expenses.

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

The next section refers to expenses related to this dwelling.

Q49. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for the following?

  1. Rent
    Payment frequency for rent
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  2. Tenants' insurance
    Payment frequency for tenants' insurance
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  3. Parking
    Exclude parking included in rent.
    Payment frequency for parking
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually

Q50. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what additional amounts were paid to the landlord which were not included in regular rent payments, e.g., security deposits?

Q51. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on improvements, renovations, repairs and maintenance for this dwelling?

Exclude amounts reimbursed by the landlord.

Q52. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Legal charges related to the sale of the residence
    Include title searches and title transfers.
  2. Registration fees, renewal fees, early renewal fees or closing penalties associated with mortgages
  3. Other fees related to the sale of the residence (Specify the other fees)
    Include:
    • building permits
    • appraisals and inspections
    • surveying fees.

The next section refers to spending on utilities.

Exclude expenses already included in condo fees and rent payments.

Q53. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for the following?

Exclude rental of heating equipment.

  1. Water and sewage charges
    Include pumping services and water tankers that deliver water and fill water tanks at private homes.
    Payment frequency for water and sewage charges
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  2. Electricity
    Payment frequency for electricity
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  3. Natural gas

    Payment frequency for natural gas

    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually

Q54. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] receive in credits or subsidies to help pay utility bills for the following

Report the total amount received.

Credits and subsidies are funds received from provincial or municipal support programs, energy provider assistance programs, emergency financial assistance or social assistance allowances.

  1. Electricity
  2. Natural gas

Q55. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Propane
    Include propane for barbecues.
  2. Heating oil
  3. Wood and other fuel
    Include wood, charcoal and wood pellets used for heating, cooking or for pleasure, e.g., fireplace.
  4. Rental of heating equipment
    e.g., hot water tank and propane tank
    The next section refers to spending on repairs, maintenance, improvements and renovations.
    Exclude:
    • expenses for vacation homes, secondary residences, rented principal residences and other properties
    • expenses charged against business or rental income.

Q56. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following for [the principal residence which was sold/the current principal residence/all residences including the current principal residence and the principal residence which was sold]?

  1. Repairs and maintenance
    Work to keep the property in working order without improving its quality.
    e.g., painting a fence, replacing a broken windowpane or replacing a furnace filter
  2. Improvements and renovations
    Work that leads to an increase in value and overall quality of the property.
    e.g., adding to the structure, installing a pool, adding a new fence, replacing windows or installing a new furnace

Q57. How much was spent on contract work or hired labour for the following?

Include the cost of materials if they were billed with the labour.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

  1. Repairs and maintenance
    You reported [Q56a].
  2. Improvements and renovations
    You reported [Q56b].

Secondary Residence Expenses

The next section refers to spending on secondary residences and other properties.

Exclude dwellings owned by the household, but rented out for the whole year, as they are considered a business.

Q58. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many secondary residences did [you/your household] own?

A secondary residence is defined as any other dwelling used by the household as secondary living quarters, e.g., cottages, hobby farms or summer residences.

Include timeshares and properties outside of Canada.

Exclude moveable secondary residences, e.g., trailers or motor homes.

Q59. Press the Start button to provide information about each secondary residence.

Q60. Was this secondary residence purchased in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

  1. Yes (What was the purchase price?)
    If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of the secondary residence, report only [your/your household's] portion of the expense.
  2. No

Q61. Is there a mortgage on this secondary residence?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q62. How much was the last regular payment on this mortgage?

Q63. What was the payment frequency?

Was it:

  1. Weekly
  2. Biweekly
  3. Semi-monthly
  4. Monthly
  5. Every two months
  6. Quarterly
  7. Annually
  8. Other (Specify the other payment frequency)

Q64, What is your best estimate of the amount owing on this mortgage?

Q65. What is the amortization period for this mortgage, i.e., the total number of years you agreed to pay off the mortgage in full?

Is it:

  1. Less than 10 years
  2. 10 to 14 years
  3. 15 to 19 years
  4. 20 to 24 years
  5. 25 years
  6. 30 years
  7. 35 years
  8. 40 years
  9. Other (Specify the other amortization period)

Q66. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend for this secondary residence on the following?

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

  1. Property taxes, school taxes, water and sewage charges
  2. Property insurance
  3. Electricity and fuel charges
    Include natural gas and wood.
  4. Home security and communication services
    Include landline telephone, television, satellite radio and Internet.

Q67. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend for this secondary residence on the following?

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

  1. Repairs and maintenance
  2. Improvements and renovations
  3. Other expenses
    Include:
    • condominium and strata fees
    • survey costs
    • timeshare arrangements
    • legal fees
    • mortgage-related insurance premiums.

Exclude snow removal, garbage disposal and groundskeeping services.

This completes the questions for [secondary residence]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of secondary residences.

Q68. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many secondary residences did [you/your household] sell?

Q69. Press the Start button to provide information about each secondary residence sold.

Q70. What was the selling price?

If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of the secondary residence, report only [your/your household's] portion of the sale.

Q71. What were the real estate commissions?

Include fixed fees paid to online real estate brokers, e.g., FairSquare, For Sale By Owner, DuProprio.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

  1. Amount
  2. Percentage

At two decimal places, e.g., 4.25%

This completes the questions for [secondary residence sold]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of secondary residences sold.

Other Property Expenses

Q72. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many other properties did [you/your household] own?

Include land, lots and dwellings owned and not used.

Exclude:

  • principal and secondary residences
  • rental or business property
  • farm property.

Q73. Press the Start button to provide information about the other properties.

Q74. Was this other property purchased in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

  1. Yes (What was the purchase price?)
    If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of this property, report only [your/your household's] portion of the expense.
  2. No

Q75. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend for this other property on the following?

Exclude expenses charged against business or rental income.

  1. Mortgage payments
  2. Improvements, renovations, repairs and maintenance
  3. Other expenses
    Include:
    • property taxes
    • survey costs
    • appraisal fees
    • utilities.

This completes the questions for [other properties]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of other properties.

Q76. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how many other properties did [you/your household] sell?

Include land, lots and dwellings owned and not used.

Exclude:

  • principal and secondary residences
  • rental or business property
  • farm property.

Q77. Press the Start button to provide information about the other properties sold.

Q78. What was the selling price?

If [you are/your household is] not the sole owner of the secondary residence, report only [your/your household's] portion of the sale.

Q79. What were the real estate commissions?

Include fixed fees paid to online real estate brokers, e.g., FairSquare, For Sale By Owner, DuProprio.

Report as an amount or a percentage.

  1. Amount
  2. Percentage

At two decimal places, e.g., 4.25%

This completes the questions for [other properties sold]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of other properties sold.

Household Furnishings Expenses

The next section refers to spending on household furnishings and equipment.

Include:

  • new and used goods
  • gifts purchased for persons who are not household members
  • purchases for use in principal residences, secondary residences or other properties
  • the total cost of goods purchased even if not fully paid at the time of purchase, e.g., installment plans and "buy now, pay later" agreements
  • taxes, customs duties and any additional charges.

Exclude:

  • purchases for a dwelling rented to another household
  • expenses charged against business or rental income.

Q80. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Furniture for indoor and outdoor use
    Include mattresses, home-made and home-finished furnishings.
    Exclude rental costs.
  2. Rugs, mats and under-padding
    Exclude wall-to-wall carpeting.
  3. Works of art, carvings and other decorative ware
    Include vases, candlesticks, figurines and wall hangings.
    Exclude curtains.

Q81. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following household appliances?

Include built-in appliances.

  1. Refrigerators and freezers
  2. Cooking appliances
    Include stoves, ranges, convection ovens and barbecues.
  3. Microwave ovens
  4. Small appliances
    Include small electric food preparation appliances, e.g., electric grills, toaster ovens, pressure cookers, air fryers, coffee makers, blenders, and bread makers.
  5. Washers, dryers and dishwashers
  6. Air conditioners, portable humidifiers and dehumidifiers
    Exclude central air conditioners and heat pumps.

Q82. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Power lawn, garden and snow removal equipment
    Include mowers, tractors, snowblowers, rotary tillers and hedge trimmers.
  2. Power tools
    Include electric drills, circular saws, sanders, jigsaws, motors and pumps.

Q83. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on rental, maintenance, repair and services for household items?

e.g., services for carpet cleaning, rental of power tools, service agreements for appliances, lawn or snow removal equipment tune-ups and making keys.

Q84. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Exclude value of equipment when part of a plan with a communications service provider.

  1. Purchase of telephones, cellphones, answering and fax machines
    Include devices only.
  2. Smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable technology devices and accessories?
  3. Tablets
    e.g., iPad and Galaxy Tab
  4. E-book readers
    e.g., Kobo and Kindle

Q85. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Portable and non-portable audio equipment and home theatre systems
    Include headphones and smart speakers, e.g., Google Home and Amazon Echo.
    Exclude televisions, DVD and Blu-Ray players.
  2. Cameras, camcorders and drones
    Include parts, accessories and equipment.
  3. Televisions
  4. Video and television components
    Include media streaming players, video recorders, DVD and Blu-Ray players and other related parts and accessories.
    Exclude game consoles.

Q86. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on desktop computers, laptops and other types of computer hardware?

Include accessories, parts and equipment.

Exclude video game consoles and tablet computers.

Q87. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on rental, maintenance, repair and services for electronic equipment?

Include repairs of cellphones, computers, audio and video equipment, configuration and restoration of computers, maintenance, protection or insurance plans offered by telecommunication service providers or electronic devices sellers.

Exclude expenses for communication services.

Communication Service Expenses

The next section refers to spending on home security and communication services.

Communication services include landline telephone, cellphone, pager, television, satellite radio and Internet.

Include services used in your principal residence and rented accommodations, e.g., vacation homes rentals, campgrounds and accommodations rented by household members while away at school or working away from home.

Exclude:

  • services associated with secondary residences and other owned properties
  • services included in rent or condominium fees
  • expenses charged against business or rental income.

Q88. [Do you/Does your household] pay for two or more services together as a package or bundle?

Include:

  • home security services
  • landline telephone
  • cellphone and pager
  • television and satellite radio
  • Internet.
  1. Yes
  2. No

Q89. How many bundles [do you/does your household] have?

Q90. Press the Start button to provide information about each bundle.

Q91. How much was [your/your household's] last payment for [bundle]?

Include:

  • installation
  • service charges
  • long distance charges after discounts
  • equipment rental charges.

Q92. What was the payment frequency for [bundle]?

  1. Monthly
  2. Every two months
  3. Quarterly
  4. Annually

Q93. Which of the following services are included in [bundle]?

Select all that apply.

  • Landline telephone
  • Cellphone and pager
  • Television and satellite radio
  • Internet
  • Home security services

Q94. Are you able to provide the cost of each service included in [bundle]?

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q95. What was the cost of each service included in [bundle]?

  1. Landline telephone
  2. Cellphone and pager
  3. Television and satellite radio
    Include:
    • movie rentals and special events paid to television providers
    • satellite radio for vehicles, e.g., Sirius XM.
  4. Internet
  5. Home security services
    Include monitoring and response.
    Exclude installation charges and equipment, e.g., fire extinguishers and alarm systems.

This completes the questions for [bundle]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of your bundles.

Q96. [Do you/Does your household] pay for additional home security and communication services, e.g., landline telephone, cellphone, pager, television, satellite radio and Internet?

[Remember to include/Include] any payments made for non-household members.

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q97. [Excluding any bundles, how much was/How much was] [your/your household's] last payment for the following services?

[Remember to include/Include] any payments made for non-household members.

Include:

  • service charges
  • long distance charges after discounts
  • equipment rental charges
  • installation charges, except for home security.
  1. Landline telephone
    Payment frequency for landline telephone
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  2. Cellphone and pager
    Payment frequency for cellphone and pager
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  3. Television and satellite radio
    Include:
    • movie rentals and special events paid to television providers
    • satellite radio for vehicles, e.g., Sirius XM.
    Exclude video streaming subscriptions, e.g., Netflix.
    Payment frequency for television and satellite radio
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  4. Internet
    Payment frequency for Internet
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually
  5. Home security services
    Include monitoring and response.
    Exclude installation charges and equipment, e.g., fire extinguishers and alarm systems.
    Payment frequency for home security services
    1. Monthly
    2. Every two months
    3. Quarterly
    4. Annually

Child Care Expenses

The next question refers to spending on child care and children's camps.

Q98. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Child care outside the home
  2. Child care inside the home
    Include occasional babysitting.
  3. Children's camps
    e.g., day camps and summer camps

Regular Expenses

The next section refers to spending on food, beverages, cannabis, cigarettes and gasoline. The reference period is 2 weeks.

Include expenses for all household members.

Include all taxes, tips and delivery fees.

Q99. In the 2-week period between [DT_DAYSTART] and [DT_DAYEND], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Alcoholic beverages purchased in stores
    Include purchases made in liquor stores, beer stores, wine stores and grocery stores.
    Exclude non-alcoholic beer and wine.
  2. Alcoholic beverages purchased in bars, cocktail lounges and restaurants
  3. Food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased from restaurants, vending machines and lunch programs
    Include:
    • home delivery, fast-food restaurants, snack bars, cafeterias, bars, coffee shops and caterers
    • online food ordering services, e.g., Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes.

    Exclude alcoholic beverages.
  4. Food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased in stores and markets
    Include self-made beer and wine.
    Exclude non-food items and alcohol bought with your groceries.
  5. Ready-to-cook meal delivery services
    Include meal kit delivery businesses, e.g., Goodfood, Chefs Plate and HelloFresh.

Q100. In the 2-week period between [DT_DAYSTART] and [DT_DAYEND], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Cannabis for non-medical use
    Include all cannabis products.
    Exclude cannabis prescribed by a doctor.
  2. Cigarettes
    Exclude e-cigarettes.
  3. Other tobacco products and smokers' supplies
    Include e-cigarettes.

Q101. In the 2-week period between [DT_DAYSTART] and [DT_DAYEND], how much did [you/your household] spend on gasoline?

Exclude expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.

Clothing Expenses

The next section refers to spending on clothing and footwear. The reference period is 3 months.

Include:

  • new and second-hand clothing
  • gifts for persons who are not household members
  • purchases for unborn children
  • sales taxes.

Q102. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following footwear categories?

Include shoes, sandals, boots and slippers.

Exclude sport or activity-specific footwear, e.g., running shoes, cleats or skates.

  1. Footwear for women and girls 14 and over
  2. Footwear for men and boys 14 and over
  3. Footwear for children under 14

Q103. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following clothing categories?

Exclude rented clothing.

  1. Clothing for women and girls 14 and over
  2. Clothing for men and boys 14 and over
  3. Clothing for children under 14

Include cloth diapers.

Exclude diaper service.

Q104. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Athletic footwear
    Include running shoes.
    Exclude sport or activity-specific footwear, e.g., skates, cleats, dance shoes, bowling shoes and fisherman's boots.
  2. Accessories
    Include gloves, hats, mitts, purses, ties, belts, wallets and umbrellas.
  3. Watches and other jewellery
    Exclude smartwatches, fitness trackers and other wearable electronic devices.

Q105. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on material used to make clothing, e.g., fabric, knitting yarn, thread and other notions?

Exclude yarn used for crafting and cloth for curtains and furnishings.

Q106. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on coin-operated washers or dryers, dry-cleaning and laundry services?

Include diaper service and self-service dry cleaning.

Exclude disposable items, e.g., diaper liners.

Q107. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on services related to footwear, jewellery and clothing?

Include:

  • tailoring and dressmaking
  • clothing and costume rental
  • clothing repair, alteration and storage
  • purse, shoe, jewellery and watch repair
  • engraving of jewellery.

Health Care Expenses

The next section refers to spending on health care.

Include:

  • direct costs, i.e., out-of-pocket expenses incurred by household members for all personal health care received
  • amounts not covered by insurance, e.g., exclusions, deductibles and expenses over limits.

Exclude payments that have been or will be reimbursed.

Q108. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for the following?

  1. Medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products prescribed by a doctor
  2. Cannabis for medical use prescribed by a doctor
    Include all cannabis products.
  3. Non-prescribed medicines, drugs and pharmaceutical products
    Include headache and pain remedies, vitamins, herbal and homeopathic remedies.
  4. Non-prescribed eyewear and eye care goods
    Include eyeglass cases and supplies for contact lenses.
  5. Other health care supplies and goods
    Include first aid kits, bandages, thermometers and elastic hosiery.

Q109. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for health care equipment?

Include:

  • CPAP machines
  • hearing aids
  • wheelchairs
  • three or four-wheeled scooters
  • hospital beds
  • patient lifts.

Q110. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for the following?

  1. Prescription eyewear
    Include contact lenses, eyeglasses, frames and insurance on lenses.
  2. Eye care services
    Include eye exams, eye surgery, e.g., laser eye surgery.
  3. Dental care, orthodontics and periodontics

Q111. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for weight control programs, quit-smoking programs and other medical services, e.g., ambulances, rental of medical equipment and laboratory services?

Exclude expenses for weight control and smoking cessation programs in a hospital or from a physician or other health care practitioner.

Q112. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for the following?

  1. Hospital care, nursing homes and other residential care facilities
    Include all charges, e.g., telephone and TV rentals.
  2. General practitioners, family doctors and specialists
    Include uninsured services, e.g., doctor's notes, renewals of prescriptions by phone, tests required for insurance and services received in private clinics.
    Include acupuncture expenses if the acupuncturist is a medical doctor.

Q113. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], what were [your direct costs/the direct costs to members of your household] for other health care practitioners?

Include physiotherapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, dietitians, nutritionists, homeopaths, podiatrists, osteopaths, acupuncturists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, naturopaths, nurses and attendant care workers.

Exclude non-therapeutic massage therapists and acupuncturists who are medical doctors.

  1. For in-home care
  2. For care outside the home

The next question refers to premiums for health care insurance and life insurance.

Q114. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on premiums for the following?

  1. Private health and dental insurance plans
    Include group insurance plans financed in part by employers.
    Exclude public health plans, e.g., provincially or territorially administered hospital, medical and drug plans.
  2. Life, term and endowment insurance
    Include:
    • disability insurance if included in a life insurance plan
    • group insurance
    • loan insurance.
    Exclude premiums paid for mortgage life insurance.
  3. Accident or disability insurance
    Include group insurance plans financed in part by employers.

Vehicle Expenses

The next section refers to spending on vehicles, e.g., cars, vans and trucks.

Include all vehicles owned, leased, traded-in, sold or operated at any time during the last 12 months.

Exclude expenses charged against business income.

Q115. How many vehicles did [you/your household] own, lease, trade-in, sell or operate in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

Include vehicles not owned by your household only if expenses were incurred, e.g., parking, insurance premiums or registration fees.

Exclude rented or recreational vehicles.

Q116. Press the Start button to provide information about each vehicle.

Q117. Describe the year, make and model of this vehicle.

If unable to provide year, make and model, enter any other description, e.g., blue car.

Q118. Which of the following best describes this vehicle?

Is it:

  1. A car
  2. A van or mini-van
  3. A truck or SUV

Include jeeps.

Q119. What was the status of this vehicle at the end of last month?

Was it:

  1. Owned by a member of your household
  2. Leased by a member of your household
  3. Sold, traded-in or returned to dealership
  4. Owned or leased by non-household member
  5. Other (Specify the other ownership status)

Q120. Was this vehicle purchased in the 12-month period between [12 month reference period]?

Include vehicles previously leased and purchased during the last 12 months.

Exclude vehicles purchased exclusively for business.

  1. Yes
  2. No

Q121. Was this vehicle purchased from a dealer or private household?

  1. A dealer
    Was this vehicle new or used?
    1. New
    2. Used
  2. A private household

Q122. What was the purchase price [after the trade-in allowance and manufacturer's rebates were deducted/] for this vehicle?

Include all sales taxes.

Q123. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following for this vehicle?

  1. Lease payments
    Exclude operating costs and vehicles leased exclusively for business.
  2. Other leasing costs
    Include deposits and closing costs.
    Exclude any amounts credited for a trade-in vehicle used towards a lease down payment or vehicles leased exclusively for business.

This completes the questions for [vehicle]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of vehicles.

The reference period is 3 months for the next question only.

[For the next questions, combine expenses for all vehicles. /The next questions refer to other vehicle-related expenses.]

Q124. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Vehicle maintenance and repairs
    Include oil and tire changes, tune-ups, car washes, emissions tests, brakes and body work.
    Exclude amounts paid by insurance, amounts paid by persons who were not members of your household and towing fees.
  2. Tires, batteries and other parts and supplies purchased separately
    Include mufflers, spark plugs, oil and windshield washer fluid.
  3. Accessories and attachments
    Include alarm systems, car starters, radios, block heaters, car top carriers and seat covers.

Q125. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Vehicle registration fees
    Registration fees are also referred to as "renewing plates", "tags" or "vehicle licence".
    Include insurance that is paid with registration fees.
  2. Insurance premiums
    Exclude insurance that is paid with registration fees.
  3. Auto association fees, towing, toll and bridge fees, security and communication services, e.g., OnStar
    Exclude satellite radio, e.g., Sirius XM.

Q126. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Drivers' licences and tests
    Include government insurance if part of the fee.
  2. Driving lessons
    Include:
    • the cost of using a driving school vehicle to take a driving test
    • driving lessons for other types of vehicles, e.g., motorcycles.
  3. Rental fees for cars, vans and trucks
    Include:
    • mileage
    • insurance charges
    • taxes
    • drop-off fees
    • rental fees for moving vehicles
    • annual dues and usage fees for car sharing services, e.g., Vrtucar, Communauto and Zipcar.
    Exclude amounts paid by insurance.
  4. Children's car seats and boosters
    Include gifts.
    Exclude combination stroller, carrier and car seat systems.

The reference period for the next few questions is 3 months.

Q127. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on all parking costs?

[Include parking costs at place of residence. /Exclude parking costs at place of residence. /]

Include parking at work, school, hospital, airport, park-and-ride and parking meters.

Exclude money paid for traffic and parking tickets.

Transportation and Accommodation Expenses

The next section refers to spending on transportation services and accommodations.

Include:

  • deposits even if services will be received after the reference period
  • expenses made in Canada and outside Canada.

Exclude expenses charged against business income and expenses that will be reimbursed.

Q128. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. City or commuter bus, subway, streetcar and commuter train
  2. Peer-to-peer ride services, e.g., Uber and Lyft
    Exclude car sharing services, e.g., Vrtucar, Communauto and Zipcar.
  3. Taxi
  4. Other local passenger transportation, e.g., carpool, airport shuttle, limousine or ferry services and sightseeing tours

Include annual subscription fees and additional fees for bicycle rental, e.g., Bixi.

Q129. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on package trips that included transportation?

Package trips offer a combination of services for which costs are not identified separately, e.g., transportation, accommodation, meals and sightseeing.

Q130. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Exclude expenses previously reported in packages.

  1. Airplane
  2. Train, e.g., VIA Rail
    Include sleeping cars.
  3. Inter-city bus, e.g., Greyhound
    Inter-city buses run between cities and towns or between points on highways.
  4. Other inter-city passenger transportation, e.g., sightseeing tours, ferries, water taxis, river shuttles and carpooling

Q131. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Moving services
    Include expenses paid to companies offering moving and packing services
    Exclude fees for moving trucks rented by the household.
  2. Rental of storage space, e.g., storage locker

Q132. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Exclude expenses previously reported in packages with transportation.

  1. Hotels or motels
  2. Any other accommodations, e.g., cottage rentals, vacation home rentals, Airbnb rentals and campgrounds
    Include accommodations for household members away at school or temporarily away from home.

Recreational Vehicle Expenses

The next section refers to spending on bicycles and recreational vehicles. The reference period is 12 months.

Include all sales taxes.

Report purchase price after the trade-in allowance was deducted.

Q133. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], which of these vehicles did [you/your household] own or operate?

Exclude rented or leased vehicles.

Did [you/your household] own or operate:

  1. Bicycles
    Exclude children's bicycles with wheels under 35 centimetres (14 inches).
  2. Kayaks, canoes, rowboats, paddleboats or stand up paddle boards (SUP boards)
  3. Sailboats
  4. Motorized watercraft
    Include boats and personal watercraft.
  5. Snowmobiles
  6. Motorcycles, scooters or dirt bikes
  7. Motor homes
  8. Tent trailers
  9. Fifth wheel or travel trailers
  10. Truck campers
  11. All-terrain vehicles (ATV)
  12. Utility trailers
  13. Other (Specify the other types of vehicles)
  14. None of the above

How much did [you/your household] spend on:

... the purchase?

Include amount only if purchased in the last 12 months.

... maintenance and repairs?

... parts and supplies?

... registration fees and licences?

In some provinces, government insurance fees are paid with registration fees.

Include insurance that is paid with registration fees.

... insurance premiums?

Exclude insurance that is paid with registration fees.

Q134. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on parking, storage fees and other dues for all recreational vehicles combined?

Include:

  • boat storage
  • harbour dues and mooring fees
  • hangar and airport fees.

Q135. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on rented or leased recreational vehicles?

The next section refers to spending on education, personal interest courses and recreation.

Exclude:

  • day care expenses
  • lodging expenses
  • expenses that have been or will be reimbursed.

Education and Recreation Expenses

The next section refers to spending on education, personal interest courses and recreation.

Exclude:

  • day care expenses
  • lodging expenses
  • expenses that have been or will be reimbursed.

Q136. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following tuition expenses?

Include direct costs only, i.e., out-of-pocket costs.

Exclude textbooks, school supplies, school trips and other educational services.

  1. Nursery school, kindergarten, elementary or secondary school
    Include special and private schools.
    Exclude day care expenses.
  2. University
  3. Other training, e.g., college, CEGEP, trade and professional institutions

Q137. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Textbooks
    Include digital and electronic textbooks.
  2. School supplies
  3. Other educational services (Specify the other educational services)
    Include:
    • tutoring
    • outings and field trips
    • school application fees
    • textbook rental
    • fees charged by the school for learning materials.
    Specify the other educational services

Q138. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on personal interest courses and lessons, e.g., music, dance, language, photography, computer, pottery, computer, first aid?

Exclude:

  • sports-related courses and lessons
  • membership fees and dues to join a sports team or a league
  • driving lessons.

Q139. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on books?

Include e-books.

Exclude textbooks, magazines and magazine subscriptions.

Q140. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on admission to the following?

  1. Movie theatres
  2. Live sporting events
  3. Live performing arts events
    Include plays, concerts and dance performances.
  4. Museums, historic sites, zoos, heritage facilities, ice shows, craft shows, fairs and festivals

Q141. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Sporting services
    Include:
    • entry fees and dues for ski hills, sports clubs, fitness centres, golf courses, fishing and hunting clubs
    • out-of-school individual and group lessons, e.g., aerobics, skating, swimming and other sports
    • hunting and fishing licences
    • rental of sport and activity-specific footwear, e.g., ski boots, golf shoes and skates.
  2. Recreational and leisure services
    Include:
    • admission fees to water parks, amusement parks and provincial parks
    • pin-ball machines, arcade games and other games for adults
    • party planning for receptions and events, e.g., children's birthday parties and weddings
    • services of mountain guides and tour guides
    • entrance fees for dancing establishments and nightclubs.
    Exclude games of chance.
  3. Rental, maintenance and repairs of recreation, sports, fitness and photographic equipment or musical instruments
    Exclude expenses for rental, maintenance and repairs of recreational vehicles, e.g., bicycles and kayaks.

Miscellaneous Expenses

The next section refers to miscellaneous expenses.

Q142. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Administration fees for brokers and commissions on stock and bonds
  2. Legal services, e.g., notary and lawyer fees
    Exclude expenses related to dwellings, e.g., purchase or sale of homes.
  3. Funeral services, tombstones, cemetery plot purchase and upkeep
    Include pre-paid funeral services.
    Exclude food and flowers.
  4. Fines
    Include money paid for traffic and parking tickets.

Q143. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Service charges for banks and other financial institutions
    Include:
    • monthly bank charges
    • withdrawal fees
    • safety deposit box charges
    • annual fees for credit cards
    • fees related to annuity contracts and transfers to RRIFs.
  2. Financial services
    Include:
    • financial planning
    • tax preparation and advice
    • accounting services.
    Exclude income tax software.
  3. Government services
    Include:
    • passports and visas
    • birth certificates and citizenship certificates
    • marriage licences
    • NEXUS membership fees.
    Exclude:
    • vehicle registrations and drivers' licences
    • passport photo services and drivers' licence photo services
    • licences for hunting, fishing and firearms.

Q144. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Online and other wholesale and retail memberships
    Include memberships that provide advantages to members, e.g., Costco, Amazon Prime.
  2. Contributions and dues for social clubs, co-operatives, political and fraternal organizations and alumni associations
    Exclude professional association dues, union dues and charitable donations.

Q145. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Housekeepers, cleaners and house-sitters
    A house-sitter is a person who lives in or takes care of a home by agreement with the usual occupants while they are away.
  2. Snow removal, garbage disposal and groundskeeping services
    Include:
    • lawn mowing, trimming of hedges and shrubs
    • tree removal, planting, weeding, pruning and spraying
    • soil and plant testing
    • landscape design services and consulting services
    • water analysis.

Q146. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on digital services, i.e., online services?

Exclude:

  • audiobooks and e-books
  • Internet versions of newspapers and magazines
  • expenses for goods and services purchased via Internet, e.g., clothes, books and plane tickets.
  1. Streaming services, e.g., Spotify and Netflix
    Include podcasts
  2. Movies, music and video downloands, e.g., iTunes
  3. Online gambling
    Include sports betting and online casinos.
    Exclude government managed gambling platforms and lotteries
  4. Online gaming, e.g., video games and gaming apps
    Include virtual reality games, gaming subscriptions and in-game purchases
  5. Other digital services, e.g., online software subscriptions, online storage and dating and genealogy services.
    Specify the other digital services

Q147. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Purchase of pets
  2. Pet food and pet-related goods
  3. Veterinarian services, kennels, grooming and other pet-related services
    Include pet insurance and items prescribed by a veterinarian, e.g., medicine and shampoo.

The reference period for the next few questions is 3 months.

Q148. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

Include tips.

  1. Hairdressing and barber services
  2. Other personal care services
    Include:
    • hair removal, manicures and facials
    • non-therapeutic massages
    • tattoos and piercings
    • spa services and non-surgical cosmetic services.
    Exclude expenses for massages as part of a medical treatment.

Q149. In the 3-month period between [3 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Postage and delivery services
    Include:
    • parcel delivery and shipping
    • postage stamps
    • couriers
    • registered mail
    • post office boxes
    • fax services.
    Exclude memberships that provide free or faster shipping, e.g., Amazon Prime.
  2. Services related to reading materials
    Include:
    • photocopying services
    • library charges
    • book rentals
    • announcements, e.g., wedding, birth and death
    • classified ads in newspapers and online.
  3. Photographic services
    Include:
    • printing and mounting of photographs and posters
    • film processing and processing of digital images
    • school pictures
    • passport and drivers' licence photos
    • photographer's fees.
    Exclude cameras, photo paper and ink cartridges.

Donations and Gifts of Money

The next question refers to donations and gifts of money, including cheques and pre-paid credit cards.

Q150. In the 12-month period between [12 month reference period], how much did [you/your household] spend on the following?

  1. Donations to religious and other charitable organizations
    e.g., workplace charitable campaigns, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Red Cross and Amnesty International.
  2. Gifts of money given directly to persons living in Canada
    Exclude gifts of money exchanged between household members.
  3. Gifts of money given directly to persons living outside Canada
    The next section asks about income and weeks worked. The questions are asked for each member of the household aged 16 years and over.

Income

Q151. Press the Start button to provide information about each household member listed below.

Now a question about total personal income.

Q152. What is your best estimate of [your/NAME's] total personal income, before taxes and deductions, from all sources during the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Income can come from various sources such as from work, investments, pensions or government. Examples include Employment Insurance, social assistance, child benefits and other income such as child support, spousal support (alimony) and rental income.

Capital gains should not be included in the personal income.

Q153. In which of the following groups did [your/NAME's] total personal income fall for the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Would you say:

  1. Less than $30,000 including income loss
  2. $30,000 or more

Q154. In which of the following groups did [your/NAME's] total personal income fall for the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Would you say:

  1. Less than $5,000
  2. $5,000 to less than $10,000
  3. $10,000 to less than $15,000
  4. $15,000 to less than $20,000
  5. $20,000 to less than $25,000
  6. $25,000 to less than $30,000

Q155. In which of the following groups did [NAME's/your] total personal income fall for the year ending December 31, [2022]?

Would you say:

  1. $30,000 to less than $40,000
  2. $40,000 to less than $50,000
  3. $50,000 to less than $60,000
  4. $60,000 to less than $70,000
  5. $70,000 to less than $80,000
  6. $80,000 to less than $90,000
  7. $90,000 to less than $100,000
  8. $100,000 and over

Q156. In [2022], how many weeks [did you/did NAME] work?

Include paid holidays.

  1. 30 hours or more per week
  2. Less than 30 hours per week

Q157. In [2022], how much [did you/did NAME] pay or receive for support payments?

A support payment is an amount payable or receivable as an allowance on a periodic basis to support the recipient, children of the recipient or both.

Include alimony, separation allowance and child support.

Exclude gifts.

  1. Support payments paid to a former spouse or partner
  2. Support payments received from a former spouse or partner

This completes the questions for [each household member]. Press the Return to Summary button to return to the list of household members.

Summary of the Evaluation of Statistics Canada’s Canadian Housing Statistics Program

The Canadian Housing Statistics Program (CHSP) was launched as a modernization pathfinder projectFootnote 1 in 2017 to provide comprehensive information on non-resident ownership and the financing of residential properties. Its first release focused on the cities of Toronto and Vancouver and has since expanded to cover other geographies and topical issues through the creation of a micro-level database. This standalone database was one of the CHSP's main deliverables and involved standardizing, cleaning, and integrating various databases (e.g., property assessment rolls, land titles, Census of Population, tax data, the Business Register, and the Longitudinal Immigration Database) from internal and external data providers. Data and data products were released as soon as development and analysis were completed.

This evaluation was conducted by Statistics Canada in accordance with the Treasury Board's Policy on Results and Statistics Canada's Risk-based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2021/2022 to 2025/2026). The objective of the evaluation was to provide a neutral, evidence-based assessment of the CHSP. The evaluation aimed at providing valuable information about the relevance and usefulness of data produced by the CHSP. It also looked at some of the lessons learned from the CHSP so far to inform future direction.

Overall, users reported that the CHSP database and data products were relevant and useful and filled important existing data gaps. CHSP data were used to generally understand the housing market, prepare reports, inform policy, conduct research, and communicate with the public. Possible improvements in areas such as timeliness, accessibility, and available data were noted. Users also identified several needs including information about the rental market, increased granularity and increased geographic coverage. The CHSP is aware of these needs and is currently exploring options to meet them moving forward.

Several key lessons can be learned from the CHSP as a modernization pathfinder project. These lessons include the importance of supporting innovation, recruiting and retaining skilled staff, and developing relationships with stakeholders. The CHSP also highlighted the complexity involved and the resources required to work with administrative data. At the broader agency level, the CHSP has highlighted the need for Statistics Canada to be clear about the complexities of working with administrative data, the opportunity to continue to support partnerships and coordination across housing divisions, and the importance of supporting innovation and expediency while managing risk.

The evaluation proposed two recommendations:

Recommendation 1:

The Assistant Chief Statistician (ACS), Economic Statistics (Field 5), should ensure a comprehensive strategic plan is developed that defines the CHSP's core priorities:

  • The strategic plan should consider the development of new products that meet users' needs and existing gaps, the CHSP's communications goals, and provide a roadmap on how to efficiently achieve these in a standardized and sustainable way.
    • The plan should be based on a risk analysis that accounts for the CHSP's evolution from a developing program to a more established one — thus impacting the balance between innovation, expediency, and risk appetite.
  • The strategic plan, either annual or multi-year, should be reviewed periodically by the ACS or appropriate oversight group.

Recommendation 2:

The ACS, Economic Statistics (Field 5), in consultation with relevant partner ACSs, should ensure that there are processes in place, informed by CHSP's lessons learned, to support the CHSP's continued collaboration with other partners across the agency. This includes:

  • Developing mechanisms and/or governance structures that support coordination and collaboration across divisions that work on housing as well as clearly defining the housing divisions' roles and responsibilities.
  • Assessing the CHSP's relationships with internal corporate partners (e.g., Stakeholder Relations and Engagement, the Data Integration Division, and the International Cooperation and Methodology Innovation Centre) given it is nearing the end of the first developmental phase. This assessment should identify opportunities for further collaboration, including sharing innovations the CHSP has developed, identifying opportunities to leverage internal partners' expertise, and defining their roles moving forward.
  • Reviewing and documenting lessons learned from the CHSP, and sharing these lessons, including innovative in-house solutions, with key partners to promote innovation and expediency.

Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)
Natural Resources Canada
580 Booth Street, 19th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0E4
E-mail: nrcan.cipec-ipeec.rncan@canada.ca
Web: Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC)

An important message to all respondents

On behalf of the Canadian Industry Partnership for Energy Conservation (CIPEC), I would like to thank you for responding to the 2022 Industrial Consumption of Energy (ICE) survey.

Energy efficiency plays a key role in Canada's efforts to reduce energy use and GHG emissions, while strengthening competitiveness and maximizing profits. Your participation in the ICE survey enables us to track industry's progress and help meet Canada's Pan-Canadian Framework objectives of clean growth and a low carbon economy. Specifically, the ICE data is used to help build the business case for funding and program renewals, monitoring sector progress and celebrating industry's energy achievements.

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) currently supports industrial organizations in improving their energy performance through program activities such as:

  • Energy management frameworks and cost-shared financial assistance;
  • Tools, guides and technical information; and
  • National and international networks.

In fact, as noted in the Government of Canada Budget 2022, the federal government proposed to provide $194 million over five years to NRCan to expand our current Industrial Energy Management Program. This could include support for ISO 50001 certification, energy managers, cohort-based training, audits, and energy efficiency-focused retrofits for key small-to-moderate projects that fill a gap in the federal suite of industrial programming.

We are currently designing the program with preliminary discussions with key stakeholders and anticipate providing more details on programming later this year.

NRCan also administers the ENERGY STAR for Industry program, which offers the ENERGY STAR Challenge to help reduce facility energy intensity by 10% within 5 years, and tools to measure, track and benchmark energy to reduce waste and save money for companies eligible through ENERGY STAR Certification.

NRCan and CIPEC can help you produce results and save costs. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your organization in improving your energy performance.

Thank you again for your participation.

Sincerely,

Andy Mahut
Chief Executive Officer
Advanced Materials and Propulsion Engineering and Research Inc. (AMPERe Inc.)
Chair, CIPEC Executive Board

The 2026 Census of Population content consultation is underway

January 9, 2023

OTTAWA —Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that the 2026 Census of Population content consultation is underway.

Thanks to the commitment and cooperation of all Canadians, the 2021 Census was a great success. Canadians now have the opportunity to provide valuable information on their census data needs and help in the success of the next Census cycle. Participants can give examples of how they use data and provide information about data sources that could supplement or replace existing census information. They can also suggest content changes or additions for the 2026 Census of Population and comment on the relevance of the current census content.

Statistics Canada is seeking feedback on census content from representatives in federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments; First Nations, Métis and Inuit leaders, communities and organizations; academia; non-governmental organizations; private businesses; and other census data users.

Invitations to participate have been sent by email to individuals and organizations that are known census data users. Statistics Canada has also reached out to data users through its website, social media accounts and regional offices. Completing the questionnaire online is quick, easy and secure.

For more information about the 2026 Census of Population content consultation or to access the online questionnaire, please visit the 2026 Census of Population Content Consultation web page.

For more information, contact Media Relations at 613-951-4636 or statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

Environment and Energy Statistics Division
Energy Section

This guide is designed to assist you as you complete the
Monthly Electricity Supply and Disposition Survey 2023.

Help Line: 1-877-604-7828 (TTY: 1-866-753-7083)

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.

Table of contents

A – Reporting Instructions

Please report information for the month indicated on the front of the questionnaire, and return it within 10 days of receipt.

Please complete all sections as applicable.

If the information requested is unknown, please provide your best estimate.

This guide is designed to assist you as you complete the Monthly Electricity Supply and Disposition Survey. If you need more information, please call 1-877-604-7828.

B – Electricity Generation Method

Combustible fuels: see section C

Nuclear: Electricity generated at an electric power plant whose turbines are driven by steam generated in a reactor by heat from the fission of nuclear fuel.

Hydro: Electric power generated from a plant in which the turbine generators are driven by flowing water.

Tidal: Electric power generated from a plant in which turbine generators are driven from tidal movements.

Wind: A power plant in which the prime mover is a wind turbine. Electric power is generated by the conversion of wind power into mechanical energy.

Solar: Electricity created using Photovoltaic (PV) technology which converts sunlight into electricity or electricity created using solar thermal technology where sunlight heats a liquid or gas to drive a turbine or engine.

Wave: Electricity generated from mechanical energy derived from wave motion.

Geothermal: Electricity generated from heat emitted from within the earth's crust, usually in the form of hot water or steam.

Other non-combustible sources: This includes fuels such as waste heat, steam, and steam purchased from another company. 

C – Combustible fuels

Coal: A readily combustible, black or brownish-black rock-like substance, whose composition, including inherent moisture, consists of more than 50% by weight and 70% by volume of carbonaceous material. It is formed from plant remains that have been compacted, hardened, chemically altered and metamorphosed by heat and pressure over geologic time without access to air.

Natural gas: A mixture of hydrocarbons (principally methane) and small quantities of various hydrocarbons existing in the gaseous phase or in solution with crude oil in underground reservoirs.

Petroleum: This covers both naturally occurring unprocessed crude oil and petroleum products that are made up of refined crude oil and used as a fuel source (i.e., crude oil, synthetic crude oil, natural gas liquids, naphtha, kerosene, jet fuel, gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil; excludes Petroleum coke, bitumen and other oil products not specified).

Other non-renewable combustible fuels: This includes fuels such as propane, orimulsion, petroleum coke, coke oven gas, ethanol and any other type of non-renewable combustible fuels not otherwise identified on the questionnaire. 

Wood and wood waste: Wood and wood energy used as fuel, including round wood (cord wood), lignin, wood scraps from furniture and window frame manufacturing, wood chips, bark, sawdust, shavings, lumber rejects, forest residues, charcoal and pulp waste from the operation of pulp mills, sawmills and plywood mills.

Spent pulping liquor (Black liquor): A recycled by-product formed during the pulping of wood in the paper-making process. It is primarily made up of lignin and other wood constituents, and chemicals that are by-products of the manufacture of chemical pulp. It is burned as fuel or in a recovery boiler which produces steam which can be used to produce electricity.

Methane: A biogas composed principally of methane and carbon dioxide (e.g., landfill gas, anaerobic digestion and sewage gas).

Methane (Landfill gas): A biogas composed principally of methane and carbon dioxide produced by anaerobic digestion of landfill waste.

Municipal and other waste: Wastes (liquids or solids) produced by households, industry, hospitals and others (examples: paper, cardboard, rubber, leather, natural textiles, wood, brush, grass clippings, kitchen waste and sewage sludge).

Other type of Biomass: Any other type of biomass not otherwise identified on the questionnaire. This includes fuels such as food waste/food processing residues, used diapers, and other biogases excluding methane. 

D – Receipts of electricity from the U.S.A.

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity (MWh) and Canadian dollar value (thousands of dollars) this business imported/purchased from the United States.

E – Receipts of electricity from within Canada

If applicable, please report the total quantities of electricity (MWh) and total dollar value (thousands of dollars) purchased or received from within and/or other provinces (e.g., other utilities/producers, transmitters, distributors).

F – Total Supply

This is the sum of Total Generation, Total Receipts from United States, Total Receipts from other Provinces and Total Receipts from Within Province. The Total Supply number must equal the Total Disposition number.

G – Deliveries of electricity to the U.S.A.

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity (MWh) and Canadian dollar value (thousands of dollars) this business exported/sold to the United States.

H – Deliveries of electricity within Canada

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity (MWh) and total dollar value (thousands of dollars) your company sold to other domestic companies, by province or territory.

I – Unallocated and/or losses

Include

  • transmission losses
  • adjustments
  • "unaccounted for" amounts which are subject to variation because of cyclical billing
  • losses in the main generator transformers and the electrical energy absorbed by the generating auxiliaries

Thank you for your participation.

Business Innovation and Growth Support – Additional Documentation 2020/2021

The following list presents the types of support associated with the value of support to ultimate beneficiaries for the reference year 2020/2021.

Type of support

  • Advisory service
  • Conditionally Repayable Contribution
  • Grant
  • Loan Guarantees
  • N/A
  • Non-Repayable Contribution
  • Other Financial Support
  • Service Fully Cost-Recovered
  • Service Fully Subsidized
  • Service Partially Cost-Recovered
  • Targeted Procurement
  • Unconditionally Repayable Contribution

The following list identifies the program streams that provide innovation and growth support for the reference year 2020/2021.

Program streams that provide innovation and growth support for the reference year 2020/2021.
Department/agency Program Stream Name
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriInnovation Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriMarketing Program: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Component
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriProcessing Initiative
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriScience Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Innovation Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian Agriculture Strategic Priorities Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Living Laboratories Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Atlantic Innovation Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Business Development Program
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Canada Coal Transition Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Canadian Experiences Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Community Futures Program
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Steel and Aluminum Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Canadian Experiences Fund
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Community Futures Program
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Industry Partnered Collaborative Research (IPCR)
Canadian Space Agency Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency smartEarth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Canadian Experiences Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Atlantic Fisheries Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Quebec Fisheries Fund
Department of National Defence Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security
Environment and Climate Change Canada Low Carbon Economy Challenge
Environment and Climate Change Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Employment and Social Development Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Global Talent Stream
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Advanced Manufacturing Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Canadian Experiences Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Community Economic Development and Diversification
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Community Futures Program
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Business Growth and Productivity
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Investing in Business Innovation
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Global Affairs Canada CanExport Innovation
Global Affairs Canada CanExport SME
Global Affairs Canada Canadian International Innovation Program
Global Affairs Canada Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Accelerated Growth Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Supplier Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada CANARIE Inc.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Canada Small Business Financing Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Centre for Drug Research and Development
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Clean Growth Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Communications Research Centre Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Canadian Experiences Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Community Futures Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Futurpreneur
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Genome Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Innovation Superclusters Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Innovative Solutions Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Mitacs Inc.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Northern Ontario Development Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Steel and Aluminium Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Stem Cell Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Strategic Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Demonstration Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Partnerships Canada
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in Support of Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in Support of Energy Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in Support of the Smart Grids Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of GeoConnections Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Emerging Renewable Power Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Forest Research Institute Initiative
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Green construction through Wood program
Natural Resources Canada Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada Energy Efficient Buildings
Natural Resources Canada Grants and Contributions in support of Clean Technology Challenges
Natural Resources Canada Mining Innovation
Natural Resources Canada Oil and Gas Clean Tech Program
Natural Resources Canada Science and Technology Internship Program - Green Jobs
National Research Council of Canada Advanced Electronics and Photonics
National Research Council of Canada Aerospace
National Research Council of Canada Aquatic and Crop Resource Development
National Research Council of Canada Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council of Canada Challenge-Superclusters
National Research Council of Canada Construction
National Research Council of Canada Digital Technologies
National Research Council of Canada Energy, Mining and Environment
National Research Council of Canada Human Health Therapeutics
National Research Council of Canada Ideation Fund
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council of Canada Medical Devices
National Research Council of Canada Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Applied Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Collaborative Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council College-University Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Connect Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Industrial Research Chairs
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Innovation Enhancement Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Projects
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Technology Access Centres Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council University Idea to Innovation Grants
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Book Fund
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Media Fund - Experimental Stream
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Music Fund - Individual and Collective Initiatives
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Periodical Fund
Western Economic Diversification Canada Canadian Coal Transition Initiative
Western Economic Diversification Canada Canadian Experiences Fund
Western Economic Diversification Canada Community Futures Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Western Economic Diversification Canada Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Diversification Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Innovation Initiative
Western Economic Diversification Canada Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Western Economic Diversification Canada Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Western Economic Diversification Canada Women's Enterprise Initiative

The following list identifies the program streams that provide innovation and growth support to ultimate beneficiaries for the reference year 2020/2021.

program streams that provide innovation and growth support to ultimate beneficiaries for the reference year 2020/2021.
Department/agency Program Stream Name
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriInnovate Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriMarketing Program: Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Component
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada AgriScience Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Clean Technology Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Agricultural Greenhouse Gases Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian Agriculture Strategic Priorities Program
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Living Laboratories Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Atlantic Innovation Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Business Development Program
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Canada Coal Transition Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Canadian Experiences Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Steel and Aluminum Initiative
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Canadian Experiences Fund
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Canadian Institutes of Health Research Industry Partnered Collaborative Research (IPCR)
Canadian Space Agency Space Technology Development Program
Canadian Space Agency smartEarth
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Canadian Experiences Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Aquaculture Collaborative Research and Development Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Atlantic Fisheries Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Quebec Fisheries Fund
Department of National Defence Innovation for Defence, Excellence and Security
Environment and Climate Change Canada Low Carbon Economy Challenge
Environment and Climate Change Canada Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Employment and Social Development Canada Temporary Foreign Worker Program - Global Talent Stream
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Canadian Experiences Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Community Economic Development and Diversification
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Global Affairs Canada CanExport Innovation
Global Affairs Canada CanExport SME
Global Affairs Canada Canadian International Innovation Program
Global Affairs Canada Canadian Technology Accelerators
Global Affairs Canada Trade Commissioner Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Accelerated Growth Service
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Automotive Supplier Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Canada Small Business Financing Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Centre for Drug Research and Development
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Clean Growth Hub
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Communications Research Centre Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Canadian Experiences Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Women Entrepreneurship Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada FedNor Women Entrepreneurship Strategy - Ecosystem Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Genome Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Innovative Solutions Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Mitacs Inc.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Northern Ontario Development Program
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Steel and Aluminium Initiative
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Stem Cell Network
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Strategic Innovation Fund
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Technology Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in Support of Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in Support of Energy Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in Support of the Smart Grids Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Clean Growth in the Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of GeoConnections Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Emerging Renewable Power Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Forest Research Institute Initiative
Natural Resources Canada Contributions in support of the Green construction through Wood program
Natural Resources Canada Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program
Natural Resources Canada Energy Efficient Buildings
Natural Resources Canada Grants and Contributions in support of Clean Technology Challenges
Natural Resources Canada Mining Innovation
Natural Resources Canada Oil and Gas Clean Tech Program
Natural Resources Canada Science and Technology Internship Program - Green Jobs
National Research Council of Canada Advanced Electronics and Photonics
National Research Council of Canada Aerospace
National Research Council of Canada Aquatic and Crop Resource Development
National Research Council of Canada Automotive and Surface Transportation
National Research Council of Canada Challenge-Superclusters
National Research Council of Canada Construction
National Research Council of Canada Digital Technologies
National Research Council of Canada Energy, Mining and Environment
National Research Council of Canada Human Health Therapeutics
National Research Council of Canada Ideation Fund
National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council of Canada Medical Devices
National Research Council of Canada Ocean, Coastal, and River Engineering
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Applied Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Collaborative Research and Development Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council College-University Idea to Innovation Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Connect Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Industrial Research Chairs
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Innovation Enhancement Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Networks
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Strategic Partnership Grants for Projects
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Technology Access Centres Grants
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council University Idea to Innovation Grants
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Book Fund
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Media Fund - Experimental Stream
Department of Canadian Heritage Canada Periodical Fund
Western Economic Diversification Canada Canadian Coal Transition Initiative
Western Economic Diversification Canada Canadian Experiences Fund
Western Economic Diversification Canada Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Business Scale-up and Productivity
Western Economic Diversification Canada Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation - Regional Innovation Ecosystems
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Diversification Program
Western Economic Diversification Canada Western Innovation Initiative
Western Economic Diversification Canada Women Entrepreneurship Fund

Why are we conducting this survey?

This survey is conducted by Statistics Canada in order to collect the necessary information to support the Integrated Business Statistics Program (IBSP). This program combines various survey and administrative data to develop comprehensive measures of the Canadian economy.

The statistical information from the IBSP serves many purposes, including

  • Obtaining information on the supply of and/or demand for energy in Canada
  • Enabling governmental agencies to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities in regards to public utilities
  • Enabling all levels of government to establish informed policies in the energy area
  • Assisting the business community in the corporate decision-making process.

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

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

Other important information

Authorization to collect this information

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

Confidentiality

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

Record linkages

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

Data-sharing agreements

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

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

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

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Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Enterprise Statistics Division
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Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

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

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as with the ministère des Finances du Québec, the ministère de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques du Québec, the ministère de l'Énergie et des Ressources naturelles du Québec, Alberta Energy, the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, the Canada Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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

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

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

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information.

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

  • Legal name
  • Operating name (if applicable)

2. Verify or provide the contact information 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
    • English
    • French
  • Mailing address (number and street)
  • City
  • Province, territory or state
  • Postal code or ZIP code
  • Country
    • Canada
    • United States
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (including area code)
  • Extension number (if applicable)
    The maximum number of characters is 10.
  • Fax number (including area code)

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

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

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

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

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information, including a detailed description of this activity with example activities and any applicable exclusions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Description and examples

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

Main activity

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

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

  • Yes
    • When did the main activity change?
    • Date
  • No

6. Search and select the industry activity classification 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 the business or organization's activity sector
  • Enter keywords or a brief description that best describe the business or organization's main activity
  • Press the Search button to search the database for an industry activity classification that best matches the keywords or description you provided
  • Select an industry activity classification from the list.

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

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

Method of collection

1. Indicate whether you will be answering the remaining questions or attaching files with the required information.

  • Answering the remaining questions
  • Attaching files

Attach files

2. Our records indicate that this business fulfills its reporting obligations using file attachment(s). Please attach the required file(s) containing your electricity supply and disposition information for [Month] 2023. You may also attach other files you feel are necessary.

Please report in megawatt-hours (MWh) and thousands of dollars for all electricity generation, imports, receipts, exports and deliveries by type of consumers ( i.e., 'end use' or enrolled with a third party retailer).

To attach files

  • Press the Attach files button.
  • Choose the file to attach. Multiple files can be attached.

Note

  • Each file must not exceed 5 MB .
  • All attachments combined must not exceed 50 MB .
  • The name and size of each file attached will be displayed on the page.

Sub-type for all electricity generation

1. In [Month] 2023, did this business generate electricity?

Electricity may be generated for internal use and/or for sale.

  • Yes
  • No

2. In [Month] 2023, what methods were employed by this business to generate electricity?

Exclude purchased electricity.

Select all that apply.

Nuclear: Electricity generated at an electric power plant whose turbines are driven by steam generated in a reactor by heat from the fission of nuclear fuel.

Hydro: Electric power generated from a plant in which the turbine generators are driven by flowing water.

Tidal: Electric power generated from a plant in which turbine generators are driven from tidal movements.

Wind: A power plant in which the prime mover is a wind turbine. Electric power is generated by the conversion of wind power into mechanical energy.

Solar: Electricity created using Photovoltaic (PV) technology which converts sunlight into electricity OR electricity created using solar thermal technology where sunlight heats a liquid or gas to drive a turbine or engine.

Wave: Electricity generated from mechanical energy derived from wave motion.

Geothermal: Electricity generated from heat emitted from within the earth's crust, usually in the form of hot water or steam.

Other non-combustible sources: This includes fuels such as waste heat, steam, and steam purchased from another company. Specify in the space provided.

  • Thermal Generation - combustible fuels.
    • Include coal, natural gas, petroleum, wood, spent pulping liquor, methane, municipal and other waste, other combustible fuels.
  • Nuclear
  • Hydro
  • Tidal
  • Wind
  • Solar
  • Wave
  • Geothermal
  • Other
    • Specify other non-combustible methods

Electricity generation by all selected methods and fuel types

3. In [Month] 2023, which types of combustible fuel were used by this business to generate electricity?

Select all that apply.

Coal: A readily combustible, black or brownish-black rock-like substance, whose composition, including inherent moisture, consists of more than 50% by weight and 70% by volume of carbonaceous material. It is formed from plant remains that have been compacted, hardened, chemically altered and metamorphosed by heat and pressure over geologic time without access to air.

Natural gas: A mixture of hydrocarbons (principally methane) and small quantities of various hydrocarbons existing in the gaseous phase or in solution with crude oil in underground reservoirs.

Petroleum: This covers both naturally occurring unprocessed crude oil and petroleum products that are made up of refined crude oil and used as a fuel source ( i.e., crude oil, synthetic crude oil, natural gas liquids, naphtha, kerosene, jet fuel, gasoline, diesel, and fuel oil; excludes Petroleum coke, bitumen and other oil products not specified).

For 'Other' non-renewable combustible fuels: This includes fuels such as propane, orimulsion, petroleum coke, coke oven gas, ethanol and any other type of non-renewable combustible fuels not otherwise identified on the questionnaire. Specify in the spaces provided.

Wood and wood waste: Wood and wood energy used as fuel, including round wood (cord wood), lignin, wood scraps from furniture and window frame manufacturing, wood chips, bark, sawdust, shavings, lumber rejects, forest residues, charcoal and pulp waste from the operation of pulp mills, sawmills and plywood mills.

Spent pulping liquor (Black liquor): A recycled by-product formed during the pulping of wood in the paper-making process. It is primarily made up of lignin and other wood constituents, and chemicals that are by-products of the manufacture of chemical pulp. It is burned as fuel or in a recovery boiler which produces steam which can be used to produce electricity.

Methane: A biogas composed principally of methane and carbon dioxide (e.g., landfill gas, anaerobic digestion and sewage gas).

Municipal and other waste: Wastes (liquids or solids) produced by households, industry, hospitals and others (e.g., paper, cardboard, rubber, leather, natural textiles, wood, brush, grass clippings, kitchen wastes and sewage sludge).

Other type of Biomass: Any other type of biomass not otherwise identified on the questionnaire. This includes fuels such as food waste/food processing residues, used diapers, and other biogases excluding methane. Specify in the space provided.

Non-renewable combustible fuels

  • Coal
  • Natural gas
  • Petroleum
  • Other - Specify the other non-renewable combustible types

Biomass

  • Wood
  • Spent pulping liquor
  • Methane
  • Municipal and other waste
  • Other - Specify the other types of biomass'

4. In [Month] 2023, what was the gross quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity generated by this business from the following?

Gross electricity generation is the total amount of electricity generated by the power plant during the reporting period. Gross electricity generation = Net electricity generation + Own use consumption from self-generated electricity.

Exclude purchased electricity

In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity generated by this business from the following?
  Quantity in MWh
Non-renewable combustible fuels  
a. Coal  
b. Natural gas  
c. Petroleum. Please report the generation from the use of diesel under Petroleum.  
d. Other – Specify the other non-renewable combustible types  
Total megawatt-hours generated from non-renewable combustible fuels  
Biomass  
e. Wood  
f. Spent pulping liquor  
g. Methane   
h. Municipal and other waste  
i. Other – Specify the other types of biomass  
Total megawatt-hours generated from biomass  
Total electricity production from combustible fuels  
j. Nuclear  
k. Hydro  
l. Tidal  
m. Wind  
n. Solar  
o. Wave  
p. Geothermal  
q. Other - Specify the other types of electricity produced from combustible fuels  
Total production of electricity  

Import of electricity from the United States

5. In [Month] 2023, did this business import electricity from the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

6. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) and the value of imported electricity from the United States?

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity ( MWh ) and Canadian dollar value (thousands of dollars) this business imported/purchased from the United States.

Exclude sales tax

  • Quantity in MWh
  • CAN$ '000

Withdrawals or purchases of electricity from other Canadian producers and distributors

7. In [Month] 2023, did this business receive or purchase electricity from other sources in Canada?

Include

  • electricity received from other producers or distributors including affiliated direct purchase and wholesale consumers
  • withdrawals from the grid for own consumption or for resale.
  • Yes
  • No

Withdrawals or purchases of electricity from other Canadian producers and distributors

8. In [Month] 2023, from which province or territory was electricity received, purchased or withdrawn by this business?

Select all that apply.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia
  • New Brunswick
  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut

9. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) and the value of electricity received or purchased by this business?

Include:

  • electricity received from other producers or distributors, including affiliated direct purchase and wholesale consumers
  • withdrawals from the grid for own use consumption or for resale

Exclude sales tax

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity ( MWh ) (thousands of dollars) purchased or received from within and/or other provinces ( e.g., other utilities/producers, transmitters, distributors).

In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) and the value of electricity received by this business?
  Quantity in MWh CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador    
b. Prince Edward Island    
c. Nova Scotia    
d. New Brunswick    
e. Quebec    
f. Ontario    
g. Manitoba    
h. Saskatchewan    
i. Alberta    
j. British Columbia    
k. Yukon    
l. Northwest Territories    
m. Nunavut    
Total quantity and value of electricity purchased or withdrawn from other domestic companies    

Own use consumption from self-generated electricity

10. In [Month] 2023, did this business consume self-generated electricity for its own use?

Own use consumption (also known as Producer consumption or Station service) refers to consumption of self-generated electricity (excludes imported or purchased electricity) for the direct support of the plant or business itself during the reporting period.

Own use consumption = Gross electricity - Net electricity generation (Gross electricity generation is the total amount of electricity generated by the power plant during the reporting period. Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period).

  • Yes
  • No

11. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) of self-generated electricity consumed by this business for its own use?

Own use consumption (also known as Producer consumption or Station service) refers to consumption of self-generated electricity (excludes imported or purchased electricity) for the direct support of the plant or business itself during the reporting period.

Own use consumption = Gross electricity - Net electricity generation (Gross electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant during the reporting period. Gross electricity generation is the total amount of electricity generated by the power plant during the reporting period.

Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period).

Quantity in MWh

Own consumption from imported, received or purchased electricity

12. For [Month] 2023, you have indicated that this business imported, received or purchased electricity. Was any of this electricity imported, received or purchased for the business's own consumption? 

Own consumption from purchased electricity refers to withdrawals from the grid which is electricity that is billed by another company for the direct support of the plant or business itself during the reporting period.

Include withdrawals from the grid which is electricity that is billed by another company.

  • Yes
  • No

13. For [Month] 2023, you have indicated that this business imported, received or purchased electricity. How much electricity in MWh was imported, received or purchased for the business's own consumption?

Include withdrawals from the grid which is electricity that is billed by another company.

Export of electricity to the United States

14. In [Month] 2023, did this business export electricity to the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

15. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) and value of exported electricity to the United States?

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity (MWh) and Canadian dollar value (thousands of dollars) this business exported/sold to the United States

  • Quantity in MWh
  • CAN$ '000

Exclude sales tax.

Delivery of electricity to other domestic utilities or distributors in Canada

16. In [Month] 2023, did this business deliver electricity to other companies in Canada such as utilities, system operators (the grid), producers, transmitters and/or distributors for the purpose of resale?

  • Yes
  • No

17. In [Month] 2023, which province or territory was electricity delivered to?

Select all that apply.

  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Nova Scotia
  • New Brunswick
  • Quebec
  • Ontario
  • Manitoba
  • Saskatchewan
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Yukon
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut

18. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) and the value of electricity delivered to other companies in Canada such as utilities, system operators (the grid), producers, transmitters and/or distributors for the purpose of resale?

If applicable, please report the total quantity of electricity ( MWh ) and total dollar value (thousands of dollars) your company sold to other domestic companies, by province or territory.

Exclude sales tax.

In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) and the value of electricity delivered to other companies in Canada such as utilities, system operators (the grid), producers, transmitters and/or distributors for the purpose of resale?
  Quantity in MWh CAN$ '000
a. Newfoundland and Labrador    
b. Prince Edward Island    
c. Nova Scotia    
d. New Brunswick    
e. Quebec    
f. Ontario    
g. Manitoba    
h. Saskatchewan    
i. Alberta    
j. British Columbia    
k. Yukon    
l. Northwest Territories    
m. Nunavut    
Total quantity and value of delivered electricity to other domestic businesses    

Disposition of electricity by type of consumer

19. In [Month] 2023, did this business deliver electricity to consumers enrolled with retailers such as Direct Energy?

A retailer does not own any distribution lines, it operates as a middleman and relies on utility companies to deliver to their clients the electricity it has purchased on the markets.

Retailers only operate in Alberta and Ontario where the electricity markets have been deregulated, and where, by law, the generation, transmission and distribution activities must be performed by different companies.

  • Yes
  • No

Delivery of electricity for consumers enrolled with retailers

20. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity delivered to the following types of consumers enrolled with retailers?

Exclude electricity delivered to other utilities or distributors.

In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity delivered to the following types of consumers enrolled with retailers?
  Quantity in MWh
a. To industrial customers. Include mining and manufacturing.  
b. To residential customers. Include residential and agricultural.  
c. To commercial and other institutional customers. Include deliveries to urban transit systems, pipeline transportation and natural gas distribution, public administration, street lighting and commercial and other institutional.  

Delivery of electricity to ultimate consumer

21. In [Month] 2023, did this business deliver electricity to 'end use' consumers?

'End Use' refers to the direct consumption of energy by consumers. In the case of 'residential end-use customers', for example, end use refers to electricity consumed by the residential sector or customers.

  • Yes
  • No


22. In [Month] 2023, what was the quantity in megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity delivered to the following types of 'end use' consumers?

  Quantity in MWh
a. To industrial end-user customers. Include mining and manufacturing.  
b. To residential end-user customers. Include residential and agricultural.  
c. To commercial and other institutional end-user customers. Include deliveries to urban transit systems, pipeline transportation and natural gas distribution, public administration, street lighting and commercial and other institutional.  


23. In [Month] 2023, what was the value of electricity delivered to the following types of 'end use' consumers?
Exclude sales tax.

  CAN$ '000
a. To industrial end-user customers. Include mining and manufacturing.  
b. To residential end-user customers. Include residential and agricultural.  
c. To commercial and other institutional end-user customers. Include deliveries to urban transit systems, pipeline transportation and natural gas distribution, public administration, street lighting and commercial and other institutional.  

Balancing electricity supply and disposition

The total supply of electricity must be equal to the sum of the total disposition of electricity and the total unallocated and/or losses. Unallocated and/or losses was automatically calculated as the difference between your reported total supply of electricity and total disposition of electricity. If the calculated unallocated and/or losses is not correct, use the Previous button to adjust either the supply or disposition of electricity. If it is correct, select the Next button.

24. This is a summary of your balancing electricity supply and disposition.

Please review the values and, if needed, press the Previous button at the bottom of the page to navigate to the previous pages to make any modifications.

Unallocated and/or losses

Include:

  • transmission losses
  • adjustments
  • 'unaccounted for' amounts which are subject to variation because of cyclical billing
  • losses in the main generator transformers and the electrical energy absorbed by the generating auxiliaries.
This is a summary of your balancing electricity supply and disposition.
  Quantity in MWh
Supply  
 a. Gross production of electricity
 Net electricity generation + Own use consumption from self-generated electricity
 
b. Imported electricity from the United States  
c. Withdrawal or purchased electricity  
Total supply of electricity
i.e., the total quantity available for use, distribution or sale
 
Disposition  
d. Own use consumption from self-generated electricity  
e. Own consumption from imported, received or purchased electricity   
f. Exported electricity to United States  
g. Delivered electricity to other domestic businesses  
h. Delivered electricity to consumers enrolled with retailers  
i. Delivered electricity to end-use consumers  
Total disposition of electricity
i.e., the total quantity used, distributed or sold
 
Unallocated and/or losses  
j. Total supply of electricity  
k. Total disposition of electricity  
Total unallocated and/or losses  

Changes or events

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

Select all that apply.

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

Contact person

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

Is the provided given names and the provided family name the best person to contact?

  • Yes
  • 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):

Feedback

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

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

  • Hours:
  • Minutes:

2. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?