Statistics Canada's 2025–26 Departmental Results Report
Supplementary Information Tables

Gender-based Analysis Plus

Section 1: institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity
Section 2: gender and diversity impacts, by program
Scales

Section 1: institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity

Governance

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada continued to strengthen its commitment to Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) by enhancing governance structures, fostering collaboration and integrating intersectional analysis across its operations.

The GBA Plus Champion continued to lead both the GBA Plus Responsibility Network and the Community of Practice, which brought employees together to share knowledge, exchange best practices and strengthen awareness of GBA Plus.

Statistics Canada initiated the development of a GBA Plus strategy to formalize and expand the implementation of GBA Plus and increase awareness throughout the agency. In addition, GBA Plus analyses were conducted on memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions to ensure alignment with GBA Plus principles.

Statistics Canada participated in Women and Gender Equality Canada's GBA Plus Learning Advisory Committee and Interdepartmental Committee of GBA Plus Focal Points, supporting cross-departmental initiatives and sharing information on the Disaggregated Data Action Plan and GBA Plus. The agency also represented Canada at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and the United Nations Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Gender Statistics, contributing to the development of global standards on gender.

Capacity

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada continued to strengthen its capacity to conduct and apply GBA Plus by improving access to disaggregated data, building tools and resources, strengthening employee knowledge, and engaging partners to better understand data needs. These efforts supported the integration of GBA Plus into programs, analysis and dissemination. The Disaggregated Data Action Plan remained central these efforts. The initiative addressed data and knowledge gaps to support more representative data collection across population groups and geographic levels.

The Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (GDIS) Hub continued to improve access to disaggregated data and related resources for employees and the public, supporting the application of GBA Plus.

Statistics Canada engaged with partners and stakeholders to better understand data needs and inform product development, strengthening the relevance of data products and supporting the integration of GBA Plus considerations into agency activities.

Statistics Canada continued to advance workforce diversity and inclusion through the implementation of its multi-year Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan. This plan focuses on increasing the representation of equity-deserving groups, eliminating systemic barriers and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Human resources (full-time equivalents) dedicated to GBA Plus

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada maintained a dedicated 0.5 full-time equivalent to support the implementation of GBA Plus across the agency. This role was complemented by a network of champions, field representatives and a Community of Practice that facilitated communication, promoted awareness and supported the integration of GBA Plus into agency programs and activities.

The governance structure included:

The GBA Plus Champion at the assistant director level provided updates to senior management and promoted GBA Plus initiatives and results across the agency.
One representative from each field acted as a liaison and local point of contact to identify GBA Plus-related initiatives and opportunities within their respective areas.
A GBA Plus Community of Practice resource supported employees by sharing practical information, guidance and examples to help integrate GBA Plus considerations into their work.

Section 2: gender and diversity impacts, by program

Program name: Socio-economic Statistics

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Socio-economic Statistics program provides integrated information and relevant analysis on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of individuals, families and households and the factors that affect their well-being. Many of the statistical products produced allow for GBA Plus analyses of key population groups.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Distribution of benefits
Distribution	Group
By gender	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By income level	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By age group	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).

Specific demographic groups to be monitored

Directly impacted groups: All Canadians, with a focus on capturing diverse experiences and outcomes through disaggregated data and analysis across a range of sociodemographic characteristics.
Indirectly impacted groups: Stakeholders such as governments, businesses, academic institutions and other organizations that rely on statistical data and analysis to inform policies and programs.
Groups facing barriers: Populations that have historically experienced barriers to data representation or access, with targeted efforts to improve inclusion and visibility through disaggregated data collection and analysis.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

In 2025–26, the Socio-economic Statistics program expanded its GBA Plus-related data products and improved access to disaggregated population information. It also incorporated feedback from communities and government partners to strengthen survey content, tools and dissemination products. In line with agency-wide requirements, all applicable Statistics Canada programs maintained data collection plans to report on gender and diversity impacts.

Key program impact statistics

Key program impact statistics
Statistic	Observed results^{Socio-economic Statistics - Footnote}¹	Data source	Comment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website	327	Administrative data file	The GBA Plus factors considered in the calculation of this performance indicator comprise one or more of the following population characteristics included in the GDIS catalogue in 2025–26: sex, gender, age, geography, language, income, Indigenous identity, 2SLGBTQ+ identity, education, racialized group, ethnic origin, religion and disability status.
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)	10		Presentations on the application of GBA Plus and intersectional analysis were delivered to various departments and the GBA Plus Learning Advisory Committee.
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus	6		The GBA Plus Community of Practice delivered webinars that reinforced the application of GBA Plus across analytical domains and promoted best practices.
Number of visits to the GDIS Hub and sub-pages^{Socio-economic Statistics - Footnote}²	34,542	Administrative data file	In 2025–26, the GDIS Hub received 34,542 page views, an increase of 16% from the previous fiscal year.
Number of Gender Results Framework indicators released by sex or gender and other identity factor^{Socio-economic Statistics - Footnote}²	49	Interactive dashboards available on the GDIS Hub
Socio-economic Statistics - Footnote 1 2025–26 or most recent Socio-economic Statistics - Return to footnote 1 referrer Socio-economic Statistics - Footnote 2 The indicator is applicable only to the Socio-economic Statistics program. Socio-economic Statistics - Return to the first footnote 2 referrer

Other key program impacts

The program's emphasis on GBA Plus resulted in:

expanded availability of disaggregated data to better understand socio-economic differences among population groups;
more inclusive policy development informed by stakeholder consultations and outreach activities;
improved access to gender, diversity and inclusion-related data through the GDIS Hub.

Supplementary information sources

The GDIS Hub is Statistics Canada's primary platform for accessing gender, diversity and inclusion-related data, including disaggregated data, analytical products and insights. The hub also provides access to selected outputs from cost-recovered statistical services.

Statistics Canada released analytical products that provided disaggregated and intersectional analysis on the characteristics, experiences and outcomes of diverse population groups.

Key releases included

Examples of GBA Plus-related work included strengthening data collection, expanding equity-focused analysis and developing linked analytical resources. The second iteration of the Survey of Safety in Public and Private Spaces included oversampling of Indigenous populations, various gender identity populations, including non-binary and transgender people, and youth aged 15 to 24. This design supported the production of disaggregated and intersectional analysis on gender-based violence.

Justice-related data products expanded understanding of outcomes across population groups. The study Disparities in decision and sentencing outcomes between Indigenous accused and White accused in adult criminal court, 2016/2017 to 2020/2021, examined differences in adult criminal court outcomes by Indigenous group, age, gender and province or region. The release, Trends in reconvictions among adults sentenced to provincial custody or community supervision, 2015/2016 to 2020/2021, included data tables on annual reconviction rates for Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, with breakdowns by age, gender, Indigenous identity and racialized group.

Statistics Canada also released a national birth cohort file in the research data centres. The file integrates criminal justice system, economic and sociodemographic data up to 2021—including gender, racialized group and Indigenous identity—for individuals born in 1997. This new resource supports analysis of juvenile and early adult contact with the criminal justice system.

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2025–26, data requirements to measure gender and diversity impacts remained in place. Investments in the Disaggregated Data Action Plan supported improvements to data collection and analysis, including through the Labour Force Survey, the General Social Survey and the Canadian Community Health Survey. These efforts strengthened Statistics Canada's ability to capture and analyze the experiences of diverse population groups, including by addressing data gaps and improving the availability of disaggregated information. For example, these strengthened data capabilities supported analytical products such as the report Labour market characteristics of persons with and without disabilities, 2024, which provided analysis of labour market outcomes for persons with and without disabilities. Statistics Canada continued to identify data gaps and opportunities to improve data collection for diverse populations.

Program name: Censuses

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Censuses program provides comprehensive information on Canada's population and agricultural sector to support policy and program development. The Census of Population provides a socioeconomic portrait of people in Canada, while the Census of Agriculture provides essential information on Canada's farming sector. Linking census data enables disaggregated analysis across population groups, industries and geographic areas.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Distribution of benefits
Distribution	Group
By gender	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By income level	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By age group	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

This initiative produces statistics that provide a detailed and comprehensive statistical portrait of people in Canada, including small population groups and those living in small geographic areas, which supports GBA Plus and evidence-based decision making.

Census information is central to planning, administration, policy development and evaluation activities at all levels of government. It is also used by the private sector, civil society organizations and other data users in their planning and decision-making processes. Therefore, all people in Canada directly benefit from the censuses.

Key program impact statistics

Key program impact statistics
Statistic	Observed results^{Censuses - Footnote}¹	Data source	Comment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website	29	Administrative data file
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)	1		This activity reflects engagement with the Canadian Black Farmers Association.
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus	2		These activities reflect awareness of GBA Plus with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation	1		2026 Census of Population
Censuses - Footnote 1 2025–26 or most recent Censuses - Return to footnote 1 referrer

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada reviewed its data requirements to identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen the measurement of gender and diversity. Following consultation, testing and evaluation, the content for the 2026 Census of Population was finalized and published in the Canada Gazette on July 5, 2025. Changes from the previous cycle included the addition of a question on sexual orientation to enhance the availability of data for GBA Plus and equity-related analysis. Statistics Canada also published The road to the 2026 Census, a series of fact sheets and technical reports explaining the content changes.

Program name: Centres of Expertise

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Centres of Expertise provide data and analytical insights through research, data linkages and innovative methods. In 2025–26, they continued to integrate GBA Plus perspectives into published research and advanced inclusive approaches to data collection, analysis, integration and dissemination.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Distribution of benefits
Distribution	Group
By gender	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By income level	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By age group	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).

Specific demographic groups to be monitored

Directly impacted groups: All Canadians, with a focus on producing disaggregated data and analysis that reflect the diverse experiences and outcomes of different population groups.
Indirectly impacted groups: Governments, businesses, academic institutions and other organizations that use Statistics Canada's data and analysis to inform decision-making, policies and programs.
Groups facing barriers: Populations that have historically been underrepresented in statistical data or experienced barriers to participation, with ongoing efforts to improve inclusion, representation and visibility through enhanced data collection and analysis.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

The Centres of Expertise integrated GBA Plus considerations into data development frameworks and analysis to strengthen the evidence base on gender and diversity. Key releases included:

Key program impact statistics

Key program impact statistics
Statistic	Observed results^{Centres of Expertise - Footnote}¹	Data source
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website	84	Administrative data files
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)	7
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus	0
Centres of Expertise - Footnote 1 2025–26 or most recent Centres of Expertise - Return to footnote 1 referrer

Other key program impacts

The Centres of Expertise continued to strengthen analysis of intersectional issues by integrating GBA Plus considerations into statistical products, improving understanding of differences across population groups.

Supplementary information sources

Health Reports, Insights on Canadian Society, and Economic and Social Reports are Statistics Canada's primary platforms for disseminating analytical reports produced by the Centres of Expertise. The Centres also publish the Business Ownership Diversity Dashboard. The products present gender-, diversity- and inclusion-related data and analysis where population sizes permit disaggregation. The Canadian Employer–Employee Dynamics Database is a key data linkage system supporting GBA Plus analysis.

GBA Plus data collection plan

The Centres of Expertise continued to leverage data from across Statistics Canada to produce disaggregated data and expand analytical insights on gender and diversity.

Program name: Cost-recovered Statistical Services

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

Through the Cost-recovered Statistical Services program, Statistics Canada conducts special surveys, produces statistics not available through existing data holdings and undertakes analytical projects to meet specific client needs. The program integrates GBA Plus by considering diverse demographic factors in data collection and analysis.

Target population

The program serves all Canadians, with a focus on collecting data that reflect diverse gender identities, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. This supports the production of inclusive, intersectional and representative statistical information to inform evidence-based decision making.

Distribution of benefits

Distribution of benefits
Distribution	Group
By gender	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By income level	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By age group	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).

Specific demographic groups to be monitored

Directly impacted groups: All Canadians, with a focus on producing disaggregated data and analysis that reflect the diverse experiences and outcomes of different population groups.
Indirectly impacted groups: Governments, businesses, academic institutions and other organizations that use Statistics Canada's products to inform decision-making, policies and programs.
Groups facing barriers: Populations that have historically been underrepresented in statistical data or faced barriers to participation, with ongoing efforts to improve inclusion and visibility through enhanced data collection and analysis.

Key program impacts on gender and diversity

Statistics Canada provided partners with statistical programs, custom surveys, data integration, analytical products and methodological expertise to support GBA Plus and address specific policy and program needs. These services generated evidence on differences in outcomes across population groups to inform policies, programs and services.

In support of GBA Plus, Statistics Canada also released statistical products that provided disaggregated data and intersectional analysis on the characteristics, experiences and outcomes of different population groups.

Key releases included:

Other key program impacts

These statistical products are developed through cost-recovered statistical services that support the design and delivery of surveys, including:

Canadian Survey on Disability
The Canadian Survey on Disability provides information on the lived experiences and socio-economic outcomes of persons with disabilities in Canada. The survey supports analysis of how disability intersects with gender, age, employment, income, education, geography and other characteristics, helping identify barriers, measure disparities and inform policies and programs that promote accessibility and inclusion.
Canadian Veteran Health Survey
The Canadian Veteran Health Survey provides information on Veterans' health, well-being, transition to civilian life, chronic conditions, labour force participation and use of supports. These data support analysis of differences in needs and outcomes across Veteran populations by gender, age, disability status and other intersecting characteristics, informing programs and services.
Longitudinal Immigration Database (IMDB)
The Longitudinal Immigration Database provides information on the socio-economic outcomes of immigrants following admission, including employment income and mobility. It links these outcomes with admission characteristics, such as immigration category, source country and knowledge of official languages, supporting disaggregated analysis of immigrant experiences.
Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy
Statistics Canada's analytical work—as published in the Ethnicity, Language and Immigration Thematic Series—supporting Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy improves the availability and use of disaggregated data on racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples and ethnocultural communities. These data support analysis of systemic racism and discrimination, including how they intersect with gender, disability, age, immigrant status, income and geography, informing evidence-based policies and programs.

Key program impact statistics

Key program impact statistics
Statistic	Observed results^{Cost-recovered Statistical Services - Footnote}¹	Data source
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website	233	Administrative data file
Number of surveys or other collection tools collecting data on the following GBA Plus identity factors: gender and sexual orientation	10
Cost-recovered Statistical Services - Footnote 1 2025–26 or most recent Cost-recovered Statistical Services - Return to footnote 1 referrer

1 2025–26 or most recent

Supplementary information sources

The GDIS Hub is Statistics Canada's primary platform for accessing gender-, diversity- and inclusion-related data. It provides streamlined access to disaggregated and intersectional data, analytical products and insights. The GDIS Hub also includes publicly available outputs from cost-recovered statistical services, broadening access to specialized analyses that support equity-informed decision making.

GBA Plus data collection plan

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada continued to assess data requirements for measuring gender and diversity impacts, identifying data gaps and opportunities to improve the relevance, inclusiveness and quality of data collection.

Program name: Economic and Environmental Statistics

Core responsibility

Statistical information

Program goals

The Economic and Environmental Statistics program produces economic and environmental statistics that support analysis and decision-making in areas such as the national accounts, business activity, prices, trade, agriculture and the environment.

Target population

All Canadians

Distribution of benefits

Distribution of benefits
Distribution	Group
By gender	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By income level	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).
By age group	The benefitting group has no notable characteristics beyond the Canadian population overall (no one group disproportionately benefits over another).

Key program impact statistics

Key program impact statistics
Statistic	Observed results^{Economic and Environmental Statistics - Footnote}¹	Data source	Comment
Number of GBA Plus-related statistical products (e.g., catalogued products, such as data tables, research articles, studies, fact sheets, infographics, interactive dashboards, reference products, public use microdata files, minor and major releases disseminated through The Daily) made available on Statistics Canada's website	187	Administrative data files received from program areas
Number of GBA Plus outreach activities (e.g., consultations, presentations) for external stakeholders (e.g., other government departments, academia, non-governmental organizations)	7		A series of presentations was given to various partners and stakeholders, including Women Business Enterprise Canada Council and Indigenous Services Canada.
Number of training and awareness initiatives related to GBA Plus	0
Economic and Environmental Statistics - Footnote 1 2025–26 or most recent Economic and Environmental Statistics - Return to footnote 1 referrer

Scales

Gender scale

First group: predominantly men (80% or more men)
Second group: 60% to 79% men
Third group: broadly gender-balanced
Fourth group: 60% to 79% women
Fifth group: predominantly women (80% or more women)

Income‑level scale

First group: strongly benefits low‑income individuals (strongly progressive)
Second group: somewhat benefits low‑income individuals (somewhat progressive)
Third group: no significant distributional impacts
Fourth group: somewhat benefits high‑income individuals (somewhat regressive)
Fifth group: strongly benefits high‑income individuals (strongly regressive)

Age‑group scale

First group: primarily benefits youth, children or future generations
Second group: no significant intergenerational impacts or impacts on generations between youths and seniors
Third group: primarily benefits seniors or the baby boomer generation

Quarterly Survey of Financial Statements: Weighted Asset Response Rate - second quarter 2026

Weighted Asset Response Rate
Table summary
This table displays the results of Weighted Asset Response Rate. The information is grouped by Release date (appearing as row headers), 2025 Q2, Q3 and Q4 and 2026 Q1 and Q2 calculated using percentage units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Release date	2025			2026
	Q2	Q3	Q4	Q1	Q2
	percentage
August 24, 2026	84.5	83.1	78.6	78.0	62.1
May 25, 2026	84.5	83.1	78.6	59.7
February 25, 2026	81.8	78.2	58.1
November 24, 2025	74.8	61.0
August 25, 2025	61.4
.. not available for a specific reference period Source: Quarterly Survey of Financial Statements (2501)

Quarterly Financial Report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026

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

A) Introduction

Statistics Canada's mandate

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

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

The agency's mandate derives primarily from the Statistics Act. The Act requires that the agency collects, compiles, analyzes and publishes statistical information on the economic, social, and general conditions of the country and its people. It also requires that Statistics Canada conduct the 2026 Census of Population and the 2026 Census of Agriculture every fifth year and protects the confidentiality of the information with which it is entrusted.

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

More information on Statistics Canada's mandate, roles, responsibilities and programs can be found in the 2026-2027 Main Estimates and in the Statistics Canada 2026-2027 Departmental Plan.

The Quarterly Financial Report:

should be read in conjunction with the 2026-2027 Main Estimates;
has been prepared by management, as required by Section 65.1 of the Financial Administration Act, and in the form and manner prescribed by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat;
has not been subject to an external audit or review.

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

Basis of presentation

This quarterly report has been prepared by management using an expenditure basis of accounting. The accompanying Statement of Authorities includes the agency's spending authorities granted by Parliament and those used by the agency consistent with the Main Estimates for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This quarterly report has been prepared using a special purpose financial reporting framework designed to meet financial information needs with respect to the use of spending authorities.

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

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

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

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

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

Chart 1: Comparison of gross budgetary authorities and expenditures as of June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, in thousands of dollars

Significant changes to authorities

Total authorities available for 2026-27 have increased by $228.1 million, or 24.1%, from the previous year, from $947.9 million to $1.176 billion (Chart 1). The net increase is mostly the result of the following:

An increase of $300.7 million for the 2026 Census programs for new cyclical funding received to cover operational activities including Census collection;
An increase of $14.9 million for the Employee Benefit Plan adjustments and compensation funding related to collective agreements;
A decrease in $52.9 million for the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER) announced in Budget 2025;
A decrease of $25.9 million for cloud operations. Through the Spring Economic Update 2026, the Government announced an extension of this funding through 2028–29;
A decrease of $8 million for various initiatives including Canada's Action Plan on Combatting Hate and the Flood Risk Awareness Portal.

In addition to the appropriations allocated to the agency through the Main Estimates, Statistics Canada also has vote net authority within Vote 1, which entitles the agency to spend revenues collected from other federal government departments, agencies, and external clients to provide statistical services. The vote netting authority is stable at $120 million when comparing the first quarter of fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.

Significant changes to expenditures

Year-to-date net expenditures recorded to the end of the first quarter increased by $189.5 million, or 96.8% from the previous year, from $195.8 million to $385.3 million (see Table A: Variation in Departmental Expenditures by Standard Object).

Statistics Canada spent approximately 36.5% of its authorities by the end of the first quarter, compared with 23.7% in the same quarter of 2025-2026.

Table A: Variation in Departmental Expenditures by Standard Object (unaudited)
Departmental Expenditures Variation by Standard Object:	Q1 year-to-date variation between fiscal year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
Departmental Expenditures Variation by Standard Object:	$'000	%



(01) Personnel	11,484	6.1
(02) Transportation and communications	53,657	1,496.0
(03) Information	4,923	373.5
(04) Professional and special services	121,194	3,054.6
(05) Rentals	2,040	22.5
(06) Repair and maintenance	3	2.5
(07) Utilities, materials and supplies	-7	-8.3
(08) Acquisition of land, buildings and works	-	-
(09) Acquisition of machinery and equipment	-390	-87.1
(10) Transfer payments	-	-
(12) Other subsidies and payments	174	118.5
Total gross budgetary expenditures	193,078	96.1
Less revenues netted against expenditures:
Revenues	3,618	34.9
Total net budgetary expenditures	189,460	96.8

Note: Explanations are provided for variances of more than $1 million.

Personnel: There is an overall increase in the agency's activities as the 2026 Censuses are in their main collection period this quarter. This increase in spending is partly offset by savings targets announced in Budget 2025 under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER).

Transportation and communications: The increase is mainly due to postage costs for the mailing of Census materials as well as travel expenditures for enumerators for the 2026 Censuses collection activities occurring this fiscal year.

Information: The increase is mainly due to advertisement and printing costs for the 2026 Census materials such as questionnaires, envelopes, and letters.

Professional and special services: The increase is mainly due to the cost incurred for Statistics Act employees hired to conduct the 2026 Censuses.

Rentals: The increase is mainly due to additional costs for logistical requirements for the 2026 Censuses, as well as timing differences in invoicing compared to last year.

Revenues: The increase is mainly due to timing differences in invoicing compared to last year.

C) Significant changes to operations, personnel and programs

In 2026-27, the following changes in operations, personnel and program activities are underway:

The 2026 Census programs are currently underway. As a result, expenditures for this program are at their peak.
Funding for cloud infrastructure is not reflected in the authorities for 2026-27 since funding was originally set to end in 2025–26. However, through the Spring Economic Update 2026, the Government announced an extension of this funding through 2028–29. The associated funding is expected to be received by Statistics Canada during the 2026–27 fiscal year. As a result, the impact of this announced funding is not yet captured in the figures presented.
To support the implementation of the savings targets announced in Budget 2025 for the Comprehensive Expenditure Review, Statistics Canada will achieve these reductions through program realignment, targeted reductions and rescoping, and cost-saving efficiencies.

D) Risks and uncertainties

Statistics Canada continues to address financial and operational uncertainties through its integrated risk management framework. Budget fluctuations related to cyclical programs, such as the Censuses, and anticipated impacts from the Comprehensive Expenditure Review are being managed through strong governance, disciplined financial management, and strategic resource allocation. At the same time, the agency continues to improve efficiency through automation, greater use of existing data sources and enhanced digital services. Strong partnerships across government and continued refinement of collaborative approaches are strengthening organizational resilience and supporting the efficient delivery of high-quality statistical information to Canadians.

Approval by senior officials

Approved by:

André Loranger
Chief Statistician
Ottawa, Ontario
Signed on: August 11, 2026

Martin Chapman
Acting Chief Financial Officer
Ottawa, Ontario
Signed on: July 30, 2026

Appendix

Statement of Authorities (unaudited)
	Fiscal year 2026-2027			Fiscal year 2025–2026
	Total available for use for the year ending March 31, 2027^Footnote¹	Used during the quarter ended June 30, 2026	Year-to-date used at quarter-end	Total available for use for the year ending March 31, 2026^Footnote¹	Used during the quarter ended June 30, 2025	Year-to-date used at quarter-end
	in thousands of dollars
Vote 1 — Net operating expenditures	945,509	357,630	357,630	724,106	169,851	169,851
Statutory authority — Contribution to employee benefit plans	110,524	27,631	27,631	103,806	25,951	25,951
Total budgetary authorities	1,056,033	385,261	385,261	827,912	195,802	195,802

Departmental budgetary expenditures by Standard Object (unaudited)
	Fiscal year 2026-2027			Fiscal year 2025–2026
	Planned expenditures for the year ending March 31, 2027	Expended during the quarter ended June 30, 2026	Year-to-date used at quarter-end	Planned expenditures for the year ending March 31, 2026	Expended during the quarter ended June 30, 2025	Year-to-date used at quarter-end
	in thousands of dollars


Expenditures:
(01) Personnel	784,447	198,919	198,919	782,276	187,435	187,435
(02) Transportation and communications	107,583	57,244	57,244	31,994	3,587	3,587
(03) Information	24,570	6,241	6,241	14,865	1,318	1,318
(04) Professional and special services	218,207	125,162	125,162	49,447	3,968	3,968
(05) Rentals	27,063	11,104	11,104	52,189	9,064	9,064
(06) Repair and maintenance	1,385	128	128	1,314	125	125
(07) Utilities, materials and supplies	1,596	82	82	2,686	89	89
(08) Acquisition of land, buildings and works	277	-	-	502	-	-
(09) Acquisition of machinery and equipment	9,606	58	58	8,983	448	448
(10) Transfer payments	-	-	-	-	-	-
(12) Other subsidies and payments	1,299	320	320	3,656	147	147
Total gross budgetary expenditures	1,176,033	399,258	399,258	947,912	206,181	206,181
Less revenues netted against expenditures:
Revenues	120,000	13,997	13,997	120,000	10,379	10,379
Total revenues netted against expenditures	120,000	13,997	13,997	120,000	10,379	10,379
Total net budgetary expenditures	1,056,033	385,261	385,261	827,912	195,802	195,802

Statistics Canada's 2025–26 Departmental Results Report

At a glance

This departmental results report details Statistics Canada's actual accomplishments against the plans, priorities and expected results outlined in its 2025–26 Departmental Plan.

These results align with the priorities outlined in the May 21, 2025, mandate letter from the Prime Minister, as well as with Statistics Canada's vision, mission, raison d'être and operating context.

Key priorities

Statistics Canada identified the following key priorities for 2025–26:

Advance the agency's large-scale transformation agenda to deliver more integrated, timely and relevant data and insights for Canadians.
Deliver high-quality statistical programs and services to support evidence-based decision making and Government of Canada priorities.

Highlights

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada undertook major preparations for the 2026 Census of Population and Census of Agriculture, which provide foundational information for infrastructure planning, community services and agricultural development across Canada:

The 2026 Census of Population collected comprehensive demographic data, including information on new topics such as homelessness, general health and sexual orientation for Canadians aged 15 and older. Preparations in 2025–26 focused on ensuring the agency's systems, infrastructure and workforce were ready for this national undertaking.
The 2026 Census of Agriculture questionnaire content was finalized, and preparations were in place for the increased use of administrative data to improve efficiency, reduce respondent burden and maintain high-quality agricultural statistics.

In addition to census preparations, Statistics Canada advanced work to improve the availability, accessibility and relevance of statistical information for Canadians. The agency strengthened economic and social data programs through initiatives such as the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat), enhanced housing data to support understanding of affordability and supply, and expanded information on Canada's domestic and international economic connections. It also expanded access to data through secure platforms and continued its transformation agenda through the use of new technologies, including artificial intelligence and open-source tools. These efforts supported the agency's ability to provide timely, trusted information in a rapidly changing environment.

Total actual spending (including internal services): $811,685,256
Total full-time equivalent staff (including internal services): 6,689

For detailed information on Statistics Canada's total spending and human resources, read the Spending and human resources section of this report.

Summary of results

The following provides a summary of the results the department achieved in 2025–26 under its "core responsibility" (its main areas of activity).

Core responsibility: Statistical information

Actual spending: $717,724,847
Actual human resources: 6,028

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada delivered high-quality, timely and relevant statistical information to support evidence-based decision making for Canadians, businesses and governments. The agency strengthened its core economic and social data programs while advancing key transformation initiatives to improve how data are collected, integrated and analyzed.

The agency made significant progress in enhancing Canada's economic measurement framework. Updates to core national accounts improved the accuracy, coherence and international comparability of key economic indicators, such as gross domestic product (GDP), strengthening their use for fiscal, monetary and investment decision making. Statistics Canada releases highlighted major economic developments during the year, including annual GDP growth slowing to 1.7% in 2025 (The Daily — Gross domestic product, income and expenditure, fourth quarter 2025), inflation easing to 1.8% in early 2026 (The Daily — Consumer Price Index, February 2026) and record high exports to countries other than the United States, which rose to 5.7% in May 2025 (The Daily — Canadian international merchandise trade, May 2025). In response to external disruptions, Statistics Canada took targeted measures to sustain the timely release of critical economic statistics, ensuring decision makers continued to have reliable information when it was most needed. At the same time, new and expanded data on strategic sectors, such as internal trade and emerging technologies, provided timely and targeted insights into Canada's evolving economy, equipping decision makers to respond to emerging risks and opportunities for Canadians.

Complementing these efforts, social data were strengthened to reflect issues of importance to Canadians. Enhancements to housing data improved understanding of affordability and supply, informing housing policy and planning decisions. Health initiatives supported federal priorities, such as disease prevention and better knowledge of health system performance, enabling more effective monitoring and response. Improved labour force data collection and innovative approaches to respondent engagement ensured continued accuracy and representativeness of key labour market indicators, supporting workforce and economic decision making.

To support these advancements, Statistics Canada invested in innovation and transformation to sustain the quality and relevance of its programs. The agency expanded the use of administrative and alternative data sources and continued the adoption of modern statistical methods to address challenges such as declining response rates, reducing respondent burden and improving data coverage. Transitioning to open-source data processing environments increased flexibility, efficiency and transparency, enabling more agile development and faster deployment of statistical products. At the same time, artificial intelligence and innovative technologies were leveraged to accelerate analytical capabilities, streamline processes and support the broader transformation agenda. These efforts enabled faster insights and more responsive statistical production.

To ensure these improvements translated into greater impact, the agency strengthened connections with Canadians through a multifaceted approach that made data and statistics more accessible, engaging and relevant to diverse audiences. Expanded online platforms and dashboards, thematic content, and interactive tools increased access to key information and improved how users—from policy makers and researchers to the general public—navigate and apply data, supporting more informed decisions about economic, social and environmental issues.

For more information on Statistics Canada's activities related to statistical information, read the Results: What we achieved section of this report.

From the Minister

It is our pleasure to present the 2025–26 Departmental Results Report for Statistics Canada.

Every day, individuals, households, businesses and farms contribute data that, when transformed into trusted statistics, becomes a public good. These statistics help communities plan schools, hospitals and public transit, support businesses as they invest and create jobs, and enable governments to develop policies, allocate resources and deliver services that respond to the needs of Canadians. In this way, reliable information helps ensure decisions are grounded in evidence and contributes to a stronger, more resilient Canada.

To honour that contribution and ensure Canadians continue to benefit from the information they provide, Statistics Canada continued transforming how it produces and delivers statistics. By reducing respondent burden, accelerating analytical capabilities, expanding the use of artificial intelligence and innovative technologies, and strengthening international comparability the agency enhanced its ability to provide timely, high-quality information that supports decisions across Canada.

Statistics Canada also finalized preparations for the 2026 Census of Population and Census of Agriculture. By participating in these foundational programs, Canadians, households and agricultural operators help build a shared understanding of the country's changing population and economy. The information collected supports decisions about housing, health care, education, transportation, infrastructure and other services that affect communities across Canada.

We invite you to read this report to learn more about how Statistics Canada is working with partners across the country to support Canadian businesses, foster innovation and create opportunities for today and for future generations to come.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly

Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

The Honourable Mélanie Joly

Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions

From the Chief Statistician

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada continued to operate in a period of significant transformation. This moment in time is being shaped by rapid technological advances, evolving expectations for information, growing economic and social complexity, and fundamental changes in how people access, interpret and use data. These shifts are creating both opportunities and disruption, transforming how information is produced, shared and consumed across society.

In this context, the role of national statistics is becoming increasingly important. As both the volume of information continues to grow and the pace of change accelerates, Canadians expect information that is timely, accessible and trustworthy. Meeting these expectations requires national statistical organizations to continuously adapt while preserving the principles that underpin public confidence in official statistics.

Throughout the year, Statistics Canada continued transforming its statistical programs, methods, systems and ways of working to ensure the agency remains responsive, sustainable and relevant in a rapidly changing environment. This included preparations for the 2026 Census of Population and the 2026 Census of Agriculture, foundational programs that remain essential to understanding a changing Canada and supporting informed decisions in communities across the country.

At the same time, the agency advanced more integrated and automated approaches to statistical production, greater use of existing data sources, and more accessible digital information to better support Canadians' evolving information needs. These changes are also reshaping the nature of statistical work itself. Across the agency, employees continue to adapt to new technologies, new methods and new ways of collaborating to respond to increasingly complex issues and information needs. Their expertise, professionalism and commitment remain central to the agency's ability to innovate and deliver high-quality statistical information for Canadians.

As Statistics Canada evolves, maintaining public trust remains fundamental to its work. Trust is built through transparency, strong governance, ethical data practices, scientific integrity and meaningful engagement with Canadians. These principles will guide the agency as it prepares for the future.

Looking ahead, Statistics Canada will continue to evolve alongside the society it serves. This will require ongoing innovation, collaboration and strong stewardship to ensure Canada's statistical information remains relevant, inclusive and responsive in an increasingly dynamic world.

I invite you to read this report to learn more about the agency's results and accomplishments in 2025–26.

André Loranger

Chief Statistician of Canada

André Loranger

Chief Statistician of Canada

Results: What we achieved

Core responsibilities and internal services

Core responsibility: Statistical information
Internal services

Core responsibility: Statistical information

In this section

Description
Quality of life impacts
Progress on results
Details on results
Key risks
Resources required to achieve results
Related government priorities
Program inventory

Description

Statistics Canada's core responsibility is to produce objective, high-quality statistical information about Canada. The statistical information produced relates to the commercial, industrial, financial, social, economic, environmental, and general activities and conditions of the people of Canada.

The role of Statistics Canada as Canada's national statistical office

Canada is experiencing a socioeconomic transformation shaped by global trade dynamics, demographic shifts and rapid technological advances such as artificial intelligence (AI). While these changes present opportunities to increase productivity and reshape industries, they also introduce complex considerations relating to privacy, ethics and workforce adaptation. In this environment, Statistics Canada plays a critical role in providing timely, trusted data to support evidence-based decisions and help Canadians navigate change.

Statistics Canada's extensive suite of statistical programs provides essential insights into Canada's economy, society and environment, informing decisions that affect Canadians every day—from determining where schools and health facilities are built to monitoring food prices and preparing for emergencies. While most of the Agency's statistical programs support specific policy, legislative or information needs, five key programs are critical to shaping Canada's economic and social policies:

The Census of Population provides comprehensive data on Canada's population, supporting infrastructure planning and community services.
The Census of Agriculture provides detailed data on the agricultural sector, supporting agricultural policy, development and planning.
The Consumer Price Index measures inflation, informing fiscal policy and the Bank of Canada's monetary decisions.
The Labour Force Survey measures employment and labour market trends, supporting workforce planning and training policies.
The System of National Accounts provides a comprehensive view of economic activity, including gross domestic product, enabling analysis and decision making across government and industry.

Together, these programs reinforce Statistics Canada's role as Canada's national statistical office, providing the trusted information that underpins decision making across the country.

Building on this foundation, Statistics Canada continued to advance its mandate in 2025–26 while responding to a rapidly evolving environment.

Supporting the allocation of government funding

Statistics Canada's data play a key role in the allocation of federal funds to the provinces and territories. Under the Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, the agency provides population counts, national accounts data and other economic statistics that are used to determine annual transfer payments, guiding the distribution of more than $100 billion in funding for health care, education and other essential public services. National Accounts data also underpin the revenue allocation formula for the harmonized sales tax program.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada carried out its mandate while advancing its transformation agenda. This agenda focused on delivering more connected, timely and trusted insights for Canadians, enabling rapid adaptation to emerging needs and supporting efficient and sustainable operations. These efforts were supported by a continued focus on fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace, ensuring employees were equipped to deliver results for Canadians.

Within this context, the agency maintained and strengthened its role as Canada's national statistical office by

contributing to statistical standards and practices
maintaining public trust in statistics
adapting to a rapidly evolving data environment
playing a key role in the international statistical system.

The following sections expand on how these roles were carried out in 2025–26:

Contributing to statistical standards and practices: Statistics Canada adhered to established standards and frameworks—such as the United Nations (UN) Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics (PDF)—ensuring credibility, data coherence and comparability over time. Within Canada, the agency continued to lead the 2023–2026 Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, promoting sound data stewardship, secure and ethical data use, and high-quality statistical practices. Internationally, the agency contributed to the development and maintenance of global classification systems and supported initiatives such as the ongoing update of the Generic Statistical Business Process Model, led by the UN Economic Commission for Europe. These efforts ensure that Canadian statistics remain consistent, comparable, and aligned with international standards.
Maintaining public trust in statistics: Maintaining public trust remained central to Statistics Canada's mandate. In an environment where misinformation could erode confidence in public institutions, the agency upheld high standards of scientific integrity and ethics. As part of its transformation, it strengthened transparency through enhanced communications, website improvements and ongoing outreach via its Trust Centre. The development of the Countering Misinformation and Disinformation Strategy—including protocols to identify and address misinformation, enhanced social media monitoring, and increased public engagement on responsible data use—helped ensure that Canadians continue to have access to reliable, credible information. This work is complemented by collaboration with federal and international partners to share expertise and best practices.
Adapting to a rapidly evolving data environment: National statistical organizations are navigating a rapidly evolving environment marked by declining response rates, growing privacy concerns, increasing availability of big data and an expanding ecosystem of private data providers. Through its transformation agenda, Statistics Canada continued to adapt to this changing data landscape by adopting new methodologies, addressing emerging ethical considerations and strengthening partnerships across the data ecosystem. These efforts helped sustain data quality and relevance, ensuring Canadians continue to benefit from accurate and timely information.
Playing a key role in the international statistical system: Statistics Canada reinforced its international leadership through active participation in over 175 committees and expert groups, including but not limited to the UN Statistical Commission, the UN Economic Commission for Europe, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In June 2025, the Chief Statistician was elected chair of the Conference of European Statisticians, guiding the UN Economic Commission for Europe on key statistical matters. The Chief Statistician also serves as a member of the OECD Committee on Statistics and Statistical Policy, helping influence the direction of the organization's statistical program. The agency also contributed to advancing global statistical standards, including updates to the 2025 System of National Accounts, the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, and the UN System of Environmental-Economic Accounting. This work helps ensure that Canadian statistics remain internationally comparable and supports Canada's influence in shaping global statistical practices.

Through these efforts, Statistics Canada not only strengthened its data offerings to Canadians but also reinforced its role as a global leader in official statistics. By maintaining strong partnerships and contributing to global statistical standards, the agency enhanced the relevance, comparability and credibility of Canadian statistics and ensured decision makers have access to trusted, internationally aligned information.

Quality of life impacts

Statistics Canada's Quality of Life Statistics Program provides high-quality, timely data on well-being in Canada by bringing together information across a broad range of indicators. The program supports decision makers by delivering insights that inform policies and actions on the issues that matter most to Canadians.

In 2025–26, the program strengthened its role as a leading source of well-being data in Canada. Central to these efforts is the Quality of Life Hub, which underwent significant enhancements and continues to rank among the most-accessed resources on the Statistics Canada website.

New tools enable users to explore data by census subdivision, improving access to localized insights. An analytical release catalogue makes it easier to find products related to the program's 91 indicators, while an indicator alignment tool shows how indicators connect to frameworks across federal departments—enhancing the discoverability and use of well-being data.
The program also exercised leadership in international efforts to advance the measurement of well-being, including through the UN Statistical Commission's Friends of the Chair Group on Social and Demographic Statistics, and the UN Economic Commission for Europe. This work contributed to the development of the Guidelines on measurement of well-being (PDF), drawing on Statistics Canada's expertise as a global leader.

Through the Quality of Life Statistics Program, Statistics Canada contributed to good governance by ensuring that public decisions are grounded in evidence, transparent and responsive to the lived experiences of Canadians. The program also supported federal departments in planning, decision making and reporting on Canada's Quality of Life Framework.

Progress on results

This section details the department's performance against its targets for each departmental result under Core responsibility: Statistical Information.

Table 1 shows the target, the date to achieve the target and the actual result for each indicator under high-quality statistical information is available to Canadians in the last three fiscal years.

Table 1: High-quality statistical information is available to Canadians
Departmental result indicators	Target	Date to achieve target	Actual results
Number of post-release corrections due to accuracy for mission critical programs	0	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 4 2024–25: 4 2025–26: 2^{Table 1 - footnote}¹
Percentage of international standards with which Statistics Canada conforms	90%	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 99% 2024–25: 99% 2025–26: 99%
Number of statistical products available on the website	54,106	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 49,084 2024–25: 51,557 2025–26: 53,887^{Table 1 - footnote}²
Number of Statistics Canada data tables available on the Open Data Portal	9,900	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 9,373 2024–25: 9,823 2025–26: 10,152
Table 1 - footnote 1 In 2025–26, there were two post-release corrections related to accuracy in mission-critical programs. While this result exceeded the target of zero, it represents a 50% decrease in accuracy-related corrections compared with the previous fiscal year. Table 1 - Return to footnote 1 referrer Table 1 - footnote 1 In 2025–26, the result was 0.4% below the target, with 53,887 statistical products made available on the website compared with a target of 54,106, reflecting continued strong performance and sustained growth over time. Table 1 - Return to footnote 2 referrer

Table 2 shows the target, the date to achieve the target and actual result for each indicator under high-quality statistical information is accessed by Canadians in the last three fiscal years.

Table 2: High-quality statistical information is accessed by Canadians
Departmental result indicators	Target	Date to achieve target	Actual results
Number of visits to Statistics Canada's website	31,500,000	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 31,979,082 2024–25: 29,651,045 2025–26: 29,832,620^{Table 2 - footnote}¹
Number of hits on Statistics Canada's Application Programming Interface (API)	23,765,544	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 16,136,428 2024–25: 22,995,048 2025–26: 30,778,832
Percentage of website visitors that found what they were looking for	78%	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 76% 2024–25: 77% 2025–26: 76%^{Table 2 - footnote}²
Number of interactions on social media	1,300,000	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 1,048,983 2024–25: 3,297,051 2025–26: 2,319,078^{Table 2 - footnote}³
Table 2 - footnote 1 Website visits to the Statistics Canada website were lower than anticipated in 2025–26. Forecasting website traffic is increasingly challenging because of evolving user behaviour, including changing public and media interest in key economic and social indicators and increased access through artificial intelligence tools, application programming interfaces and other machine-to-machine interactions. Table 2 - Return to footnote 1 referrer Table 2 - footnote 2 Results for the percentage of website visitors who "found what they were looking for" remained relatively stable in recent years. The target was adjusted from 78% to 75% in the 2026–27 Departmental Plan to better align with recent performance trends and current operating realities. Table 2 - Return to footnote 2 referrer Table 2 - footnote 3 Result reflects the implementation of new communication strategies to increase organic social media interactions, as well as the use of paid advertising to support recruitment activities for the 2026 Census. Table 2 - Return to footnote 3 referrer

Table 3 shows the target, the date to achieve the target and actual result for each indicator under high-quality statistical information is relevant to Canadians in the last three fiscal years.

Table 3: High-quality statistical information is relevant to Canadians
Departmental result indicators	Target	Date to achieve target	Actual results
Number of media citations on Statistics Canada data	130,000	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 189,655 2024–25: 148,285 2025–26: 124,375^{Table 3 - footnote}¹
Number of journal citations	38,000	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 44,042 2024–25: 42,785 2025–26: 38,089
Percentage of users satisfied with statistical information	80%	March 31, 2026	2023–24: 88% 2024–25: 92% 2025–26: 91%
Table 3 - footnote 1 Media coverage declined in the third quarter of 2025–26 because of significant global events that shifted public and media attention away from Canada's economy. Coverage began to recover late in the fourth quarter. Table 3 - Return to footnote 1 referrer

The Results section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase provides additional information on results and performance related to its program inventory.

Details on results

The following section describes the results for statistical information in 2025–26 compared with the planned results set out in Statistics Canada's departmental plan for the year.

Censuses

Results achieved

As Canada's national statistical office, Statistics Canada produces data for the country and for each province and territory. Censuses serve as the most comprehensive source of information on the country's population, economy and environment. They provide detailed, high-quality foundational data that support a wide range of social and economic analysis, from population and social trends to economic and environmental conditions. By showing how Canada is changing over time, censuses provide a consistent foundation of information for planning and policy development across different sectors.

The completion of major preparation activities in advance of the May 4, 2026, launch of the Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture marked an important milestone in the 2026 Census cycle. The order in council prescribing census content for both the Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture was signed in June 2025 and published in the Canada Gazette in July, fulfilling requirements under the Statistics Act. These actions established the formal approval framework for both census programs. Together, they form a core pillar of Canada's statistical system and provide key baseline data that underpin Statistics Canada's broader statistical system.

Censuses

Census of Population
Census of Agriculture

Census of Population

The Census of Population is mandated under the Constitution Act, 1867 and the Statistics Act, and provides a detailed picture of Canada and its people. Its data provide a foundational input for Statistics Canada's statistical programs. Governments, Indigenous communities and organizations, community and farm organizations, businesses, as well as many others use census data. For example, provincial and territorial governments use census data mapping to better target community health services based on neighbourhood needs.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada undertook preparations for the 2026 Census of Population, the 24th census of its kind, to support the collection of accurate, reliable and inclusive data. The agency finalized questionnaire content, introducing new questions on general health, experiences of homelessness, sexual orientation and diversity to better reflect Canada's changing population and information needs.

Recruitment of local census staff began in November 2025, supporting the hiring of approximately 32,000 employees to carry out census operations across the country. Early enumeration activities also progressed, with 21,000 responses collected as of March 31, 2026.

Census of Agriculture

Statistics Canada also advanced preparations for the 2026 Census of Agriculture, which provides essential information on Canada's farming sector that support business planning and inform policies affecting farmers, rural communities and the broader economy. The agency finalized the census questionnaire to support the collection of consistent and reliable data.

To reduce response burden, the questionnaire was streamlined—some questions were removed and the information was instead obtained from administrative data. This approach helped maintain data quality while improving the efficiency of data collection.

Census of Agriculture data provide a comprehensive picture of the farming sector, including farm finances, production levels, farming practices, and demographic information on farm operators. The census supports federal, provincial and territorial initiatives, including the $3.5 billion Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (2023–2028), by providing information needed to measure progress in the agriculture sector.

Census data are also widely used by government and other data users to support analysis of sector conditions. Labour-related data help inform labour market forecasts and assessments of the sector's growth and sustainability. Revenue and expense data support analysis of affordability and financial conditions across the agriculture sector.

Economic statistics

Results achieved

Together, the foundational data produced through the census programs support a broader understanding of Canada's economy and inform ongoing economic measurement.

Drawing on these foundational sources, Statistics Canada's economic statistics program provides a comprehensive view of Canada's economy, supporting understanding of the forces shaping economic performance in a context of ongoing uncertainty, structural change and increasing global interconnectedness.

Statistics Canada plays a central role in producing reliable and timely economic data to inform decisions by governments, businesses and Canadians. Through its broad suite of statistical programs—including national accounts, inflation, industry statistics, trade and wealth—the agency tracks economic activity across key sectors while improving the understanding of economic conditions.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada focused on strengthening the resilience of core economic indicators, advancing measurement frameworks to better reflect emerging economic realities, and expanding analysis of Canada's domestic and international economic linkages.

Economic statistics

Supporting Canadians during economic uncertainty
Advancing knowledge of Canadian economic conditions
Measuring natural assets and environmental-economic linkages
Strengthening Canada's understanding of international connections

Supporting Canadians during economic uncertainty

In a context of economic volatility and evolving data availability, maintaining continuity of key indicators is essential. Statistics Canada continued to provide accurate and up-to-date economic data to support Canadians, businesses and policy makers in navigating these changing conditions. The agency ensured continuity of core economic indicators and strengthened domestic economic insights to support greater confidence in official statistics and improved understanding of economic trends.

Statistics Canada ensured continuity in key macroeconomic indicators, including gross domestic product (GDP) and balance of payments statistics, even during periods of volatility in external data sources. This was supported through contingency measures such as modelled estimates, alternative data sources, and enhanced documentation of assumptions and revisions.

The agency enhanced the Canadian Internal Trade Data and Information Hub, developed in partnership with the Privy Council Office, to improve understanding of economic activity within Canada. The Hub was expanded with new data on interprovincial flows of goods and services and improved labour mobility information, supported by analytical content on regional trade patterns and workforce trends. These enhancements to the Hub enabled more detailed analysis of trade linkages between regions and the impacts across industries, with volume-based estimates available for more than 250 products. The Hub also added indicators of internal trade intensity for more than 220 detailed Input-Output Industry Classification groups, as well as timely experimental estimates of interprovincial labour mobility at a more granular occupational level across Canada.

Statistics Canada also expanded analysis of the critical minerals sector through releases such as the Economic contribution of critical mineral production in Canada, which reported a $30.2 billion contribution to GDP and support for nearly 55,000 jobs in 2023. This work was supported by enhanced mineral production reporting and collaboration with Natural Resources Canada.

Advancing knowledge of Canadian economic conditions

At the same time, the agency strengthened how economic activity is measured to reflect emerging trends and structural change.

Statistics Canada continued to enhance its economic measurement capabilities by enhancing methodologies, aligning with evolving international standards and expanding data on emerging economic forces. These efforts improved the quality, comparability and analytical usefulness of economic statistics, supporting better understanding of economic performance.

In line with these efforts, Statistics Canada introduced updates to Canada's economic accounts through improvements to the supply and use tables, a core component of the System of National Accounts. These updates included adding a new benchmark year (2022); integrating the latest production, trade, and consumption data; and improving classifications and data consistency.

The agency is also transitioning toward updated international standards under the System of National Accounts 2025, which will expand how economic activity is measured. These updates strengthen comparability and broaden the scope of macroeconomic statistics to better capture areas such as sustainability, well-being, digitalization, globalization, financial innovation and the informal economy. They also improve the consistency and comparability of data used for economic analysis.

Complementing this work, and in response to the growing influence of emerging technologies, Statistics Canada launched the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat). TechStat was designed to systematically measure the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) and technologies by Canadian businesses, households, workers and workplaces, and the federal government, as well as economic and social impacts of AI.

Measuring natural assets and environmental-economic linkages

By extending the measurement of economic activity to include environmental-economic linkages, Statistics Canada also produces environmental statistics through the Census of Environment, which provides a comprehensive view of Canada's natural systems.

The Census of Environment provides data on Canada's ecosystems, describing the extent and condition of land, water and other natural systems. This information supports the understanding of Canada's natural assets and their management over time.

Key milestones were achieved as part of the Census of Environment initiative. New analytical releases highlighted the economic and social benefits of nature, including a spotlight on oceans and coastal ecosystems, examining their conditions, extent, services and economic value.

The agency developed ecosystem accounting frameworks for urban areas, supporting the measurement of ecosystem conditions and services in cities. This work helps to improve the understanding of how natural features in urban areas, such as parks, green spaces and waterways, contribute to quality of life, climate resilience and local economic activity.

Enhancements to geospatial tools and international collaboration, along with work to establish the foundations of ecosystem physical and monetary valuation, reinforced Canada's leadership in environmental accounting. These efforts strengthened decision making by providing a clearer understanding of Canada's natural resources in terms of long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.

Strengthening Canada's understanding of international connections

As economic activity increasingly reflects global linkages, understanding Canada's international connections is essential.

Global economic relationships continued to evolve over the year, shaped by shifting trade patterns, cross-border investment flows and changing mobility trends. In this context, Statistics Canada expanded its data and analytical products on international economic connections, providing integrated information on trade, investment and tourism to support a clearer understanding of their role in the global economy.

Statistics Canada expanded its international trade data offerings and analytical content. New tools were released to support the understanding of the Canadian international merchandise trade balance and to provide new perspectives on country attribution in Canadian international merchandise trade statistics. Broader international accounts products also provided integrated information on merchandise trade, services trade and cross-border investment activity, offering a more complete view of economic linkages with global partners.

At the same time, the agency also strengthened its tourism data to support analysis of cross-border mobility and its economic impacts. Indicators derived from Canada Border Services Agency data provided timely signals on travel activity and its implications for tourism-related activities, employment and related industries. By the first quarter of 2026, tourism demand, tourism exports and tourism GDP had reached their highest levels on record since 1986, while tourism jobs reached their highest level since the fourth quarter of 2019.These data supported a clearer understanding of tourism as an export activity and its contribution to Canada's economic performance, particularly in the context of rapidly evolving travel patterns.

To improve accessibility and coherence of international economic information, Statistics Canada continued to enhance its international trade, tourism and international accounts products, providing users with integrated insights on trade, travel, investment and ownership patterns. These efforts provide a more complete view of Canada's international economic relationships and help users better understand their contribution to the Canadian economy.

Social statistics

Results achieved

While economic indicators provide important insights, understanding their impacts on people and communities requires a complementary social perspective.

Social and demographic changes shape the lives of Canadians, influencing housing, health, labour market conditions and population growth. In this context, Statistics Canada provides data and analysis that help track these changes and offer a clearer picture of the conditions affecting individuals and communities across the country.

Statistics Canada plays a key role in producing social statistics that describe how Canadians live, work and access services. By bringing together social, economic and environmental data, the agency integrates information from across these areas to provide a more complete picture of social conditions and emerging trends. This generates insights on how these conditions are interconnected and supports efforts to reduce response burden through greater use of existing data sources.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada focused on improving the availability, relevance and accessibility of social data while strengthening its ability to respond to evolving information needs. This included advancing housing data, supporting health-related analysis, modernizing labour force data collection, and producing timely information on population and immigration trends. These activities provide a comprehensive view of the social conditions affecting Canadians.

Social statistics

Improving housing data
Informing health care
Strengthening labour force data
Measuring immigration and the population

Improving housing data

As noted in the mandate letter, housing affordability and availability remain key concerns for Canadians and the Government of Canada, as changes in housing supply, rental costs and home prices continue to affect households across the country. Statistics Canada plays an important role in providing timely information on housing conditions to support a clearer understanding of these pressures and how they are evolving.

Statistics Canada continued to improve the coverage, frequency, and timeliness of housing statistics, including information on housing stock, residential construction, and prices of owned and rented housing. The agency also produced data on housing outcomes for individuals receiving housing assistance, as well as on the characteristics of those most at risk of homelessness and eviction.

In addition to these improvements, in June 2025, Statistics Canada worked in partnership with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to collect new information on average asking rents for rental units listed on major digital platforms in Canada through the Quarterly Rent Statistics program. The results provided more up-to-date insight into rental market conditions and affordability trends.

These housing pressures also have broader implications for health outcomes and service demand.

Informing health care

Access to timely and relevant health data is essential for understanding health outcomes, supporting health systems and improving care for Canadians. Statistics Canada works with partners across the health sector to provide data and analysis that help monitor key health issues, support program development and improve the delivery of health services.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada contributed to collaborative research on breast cancer incidence and mortality rates for 15 population groups in Canada by providing disaggregated data analysis to support the Public Health Agency of Canada's breast cancer screening and prevention action plan. This work helps improve understanding of how breast cancer affects different populations, such as Black women (Breast Cancer Characteristics and Outcomes in Canadian Black Women by Ancestry), and supports more targeted approaches to prevention and care.

Complementing this work, the agency also contributed to the development of digital health tools and improved health workforce indicators. This included publishing data from the Survey on the Use of Digital Technologies by Health Care Providers, which provides insight into how digital tools are being used in health care settings and their impact on service delivery.

In addition to these efforts, Statistics Canada released results from the oral health component of the Canadian Health Measures Survey, conducted in 2024. These data provide baseline information on oral health and access to oral health care in Canada (The Daily — New direct measures suggest more adults are keeping their teeth, but gum health is declining, 2022 to 2024) at the time of the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan, supporting future monitoring and analysis.

Workforce availability also remained an important factor in understanding social and economic conditions across Canada.

Strengthening labour force data

Labour market information is essential for understanding employment trends, workforce participation and changing economic conditions. Statistics Canada produces labour force data that help track these trends and provide insight into the experiences of workers across the country. For example, regional unemployment rates from the Labour Force Survey are one input used by Employment and Social Development Canada in administering the employment insurance program, including determination of eligibility thresholds and benefit duration under the Employment Insurance Regulations.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada modernized the Labour Force Survey by expanding its "online-first" collection approach. This allows Canadians to respond at their convenience while making the survey more resilient to disruptions such as public health measures, postal delays or natural disasters. Enhancements, including expanded access to the online questionnaire, allow interviewers to focus on households that require additional support, improving overall efficiency and flexibility in data collection.

To further strengthen data quality and address declining response rates, the agency introduced targeted initiatives to increase participation. The Contact Information Collection initiative established early contact with households before their first survey month, helping identify out-of-scope dwellings and support more efficient collection. Combined with expanded online access, these efforts increased online response rates to 46% by August 2025, up from 40% prior to the initiative, and contributed to higher overall participation. Maintaining stable response levels required sustained engagement efforts.

In parallel, Statistics Canada also advanced new approaches through the Labour Force Survey Innovation Panel, launched in partnership with the Privy Council Office's Impact and Innovation Unit. This initiative applies behavioural science to survey design and respondent engagement by analyzing operational data, conducting research with participants, and testing new communication methods such as SMS, email and tailored outreach. This work is helping identify more effective ways to reach and retain respondents.

Measuring immigration and the population

Labour market conditions are closely linked to population growth and migration patterns, which continue to shape economic conditions, housing demand and public services in Canada. Statistics Canada provides data and analysis on these trends to help monitor changes in the population and support planning across different sectors.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada produced data and related to immigration levels. This helps inform the Government of Canada's priorities on sustainable immigration levels. The agency reported a slowdown in population growth, including a quarterly decline driven largely by a reduction in non-permanent residents. During this period, Canada's population decreased by 0.2%, representing a net loss of just over 102,000 people. These results were associated with changes in temporary immigration levels and broader demographic trends.

In support of evidence needs aligned with the government's priorities related to economic immigration and the attraction of global talent as outlined in the mandate letter, Statistics Canada leveraged key data sources, such as the Longitudinal Immigration Database, to produce new data and analysis on the socioeconomic outcomes of immigrants in Canada. This included new insights on the labour market outcomes and mobility of newcomers by admission category, as well as an overview of American-born immigrants living in Canada (The Daily — The median entry wage of new immigrants decreased by 10.6% in 2023 but remained above its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level). As part of the Ethnicity, Language and Immigration Thematic Series, the agency also released detailed socioeconomic portraits of the Arab, Chinese and South Asian populations in Canada, providing additional evidence on integration and social outcomes across diverse communities.

Statistics Canada also continued to publish demographic estimates and projections, providing ongoing insight into population trends and supporting the monitoring of immigration levels over time.

Connecting with Canadians

Results achieved

As demographic and economic conditions evolve, ensuring Canadians can access and understand statistical information remains essential.

As part of its broader efforts to make statistical information relevant and accessible, Statistics Canada connects with Canadians through ongoing engagement to understand their needs and by providing data, services and insights that are easier to access, understand and use in daily life.

This includes improving how users navigate the Statistics Canada website, expanding digital access to data and strengthening communication channels that support questions and feedback. These activities also support Canadians in accessing trusted statistical information in a context where quality and reliability are increasingly important.

These efforts reflect a continued focus on improving the user experience and ensuring Canadians can engage with statistical information in ways that meet their needs.

Connecting with Canadians

Enhancing the website
Expanding access to data
Engaging with Canadians

Enhancing the website

Work in 2025–26 focused on enhancing Statistics Canada's website to improve how users access information and services. These changes aimed to make it easier for Canadians to navigate the site and find the data they need.

A new Statistics Canada homepage was launched in July 2025 as the first phase of a broader website modernization project. The updated design features a clearer layout, updated branding and simplified navigation. It was developed based on government standards, user research, international best practices and lessons learned from other statistical agencies. The redesign improves the browsing experience while maintaining existing page links, bookmarks and access to data tools.

At the same time, work began in collaboration with Shared Services Canada to explore live chat as a potential support option on the website. This work focused on assessing how a live chat function could enhance user support by complementing existing phone and email channels and improving responsiveness to enquiries. It also considered how an additional digital channel could support broader service delivery for users who prefer online communication.

While these improvements focus on how users find and navigate information, expanding access to data also requires improving the ways users can work with and analyze that information.

Expanding access to data

Access to detailed data is essential for researchers, governments and organizations seeking to analyze complex economic and social issues. Statistics Canada works to make its data more accessible while safeguarding privacy and confidentiality, as well as ensuring strong security. This includes modernizing platforms and expanding access options to better meet the needs of a wide range of data users.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada significantly enhanced the Virtual Data Lab (VDL), developing a new platform planned for launch in early 2026–27. The VDL provides approved users with secure remote access to detailed microdata for research and analysis. This platform will expand access for non-academic researchers and improve how federal and provincial partners use microdata. The agency also introduced new access programs, allowing federal partners to access data based on their mandate requirements rather than specific research questions. This approach supports more timely access and helps respond to emerging and urgent data needs through the Secure Data Access Centre program.

Statistics Canada also advanced the implementation of the Virtual Research Data Centre (vRDC) in partnership with the Canadian Research Data Centre Network. The vRDC allows approved researchers to securely access detailed data remotely for more complex and in-depth analysis. Work also continued on secure-room operations with academic partners remotely located, providing controlled-access environments for approved researchers. This work will allow eligible centres to operate without on-site Statistics Canada employees, while maintaining established controls and strong security safeguards, increasing access for a broader range of researchers.

To further expand access through secure platforms and better use new and emerging technologies, the agency continued to enhance the Real Time Remote Access (RTRA) platform. Unlike direct access environments, RTRA allows users to analyze data by submitting code and receiving aggregated results, without accessing the underlying microdata. These improvements will expand access to researchers across government, academia, businesses, and organizations, and increase availability through the Data Liberation Initiative, creating more opportunities for users at over 80 academic institutions.

Engaging with Canadians

A key outcome for Statistics Canada is ensuring that statistical information is relevant to Canadians and decision makers. Making data and information available is essential to this, but on its own is not sufficient to ensure relevance. Engaging with Canadians and decision makers by clearly presenting and interpreting data helps ensure the information is accessible and useful and supports informed use in public discussions and decision making. Statistics Canada engages with users across the digital spaces where Canadians already consume information, using a range of channels to support the understanding and use of official statistics.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada continued to strengthen its social media presence as part of this approach, delivering data-driven, accessible and bilingual content designed to engage a wide range of audiences. Over the course of the year, Statistics Canada's social media communications reached over 68 million people (189% over target) and generated over 2.3 million user interactions (182% over target). Through strong multimedia formats, including videos on topics such as non-permanent residents and data privacy, the agency made complex data and insights easier to understand and more relevant to Canadians.

The agency also expanded the reach and impact of its digital content through continued growth in its podcast and visual products. The Eh Sayers podcast reached key milestones in 2025–26, with consistent top 30 rankings. The podcast saw a peak at number one in Canada and continued placing in the top decile globally. January 2026 marked the highest monthly downloads on record, driven in part by an episode focusing on GDP. Infographic performance also improved, with higher average views per release despite fewer products. Strong traffic from search engines and more than 12,000 views from AI-enabled platforms and assistants contributed to overall reach.

These efforts are supported by ongoing improvements in how data are produced and analyzed.

Advancing data methods and tools

Results achieved

Statistics Canada is transforming how data are produced, processed and analyzed to improve the speed, quality and accessibility of statistical information for Canadians. This includes the use of new analytical methods and evolving technologies to produce more responsive statistics that better reflect economic and social conditions. These improvements also support more efficient use of resources across statistical programs.

Innovation efforts span the development of new analytical approaches, the transition to advanced programming environments, and the transformation of statistical methods used to collect and combine data. These changes collectively support more flexible and efficient statistical processes that can respond to emerging data needs while maintaining strong standards for quality, confidentiality and methodology.

As these changes are implemented across the agency, they are improving the ability to produce statistics that better reflect a changing economic and social environment in Canada.

Advancing data methods and tools

Transitioning to open-source tools
Transforming statistical methods to reduce response burden and minimize bias

Transitioning to open-source tools

Statistics Canada expanded the use of open-source programming tools to support more adaptable statistical production systems and improve responsiveness to emerging data needs.

In 2025–26, the agency continued adopting open-source platforms for data processing, analysis and production workflows. These environments improved analytical workflows and the ability to integrate data and respond to emerging information needs. As a result, many of the agency's systems began or continued to transition to open-source tools, supporting more advanced analysis and facilitating collaboration in the development of statistical programs. These changes also supported more automated processes, contributing to faster production timelines and more efficient use of resources. At the same time, they improved the integration of data from multiple sources and support collaboration with partners, aligning Statistics Canada with international practices in statistical production.

This transition required teams to adapt to new open-source programming environments while maintaining ongoing production responsibilities and meeting established release timelines. Managing both transformation activities and regular statistical outputs created capacity pressures, reinforcing the need for ongoing training, mentorship and phased implementation approaches to support reskilling and effective prioritization of work.

To support this shift, Statistics Canada continued investing in skills development and guidance to ensure employees could effectively apply these tools across programs.

Transforming statistical methods to reduce response burden and minimize bias

At the same time, these improvements were designed to reduce demands on Canadians and businesses by minimizing response burden and improving the sustainability of data collection while maintaining quality.

The agency continued to strengthen its use of modelling and non-survey data sources to produce reliable statistics without additional burden on respondents. This includes the development of data at a one-square-kilometre grid level, starting with GDP estimates for Yukon and expanding to Canada as a whole. These estimates combine multiple data sources, including administrative information and data on economic activity in sectors such as oil and gas. This approach supports a more detailed understanding of local economies and conditions, including exposure to climate-related risks.

Statistics Canada also continued to invest in methodological research to address emerging challenges such as declining survey response rates. In 2025–26, an initiative to accelerate methodological research was completed, with results prepared for wider use across statistical programs. This includes approaches that make better use of administrative data to improve efficiency in survey design and reduce response burden, sub-sampling techniques that focus follow-up efforts where they are most needed, and small-area-estimation methods that combine data sources to improve the quality of statistics for smaller populations and local areas. These improvements supported more consistent and reliable data used by governments, businesses and communities.

Work is also underway to strengthen the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of data collection methods so they remain efficient and fit for purpose over time. This includes leading the international Advanced Survey Cost-Effectiveness Nonresponse Treatment (ASCENT) project under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) High-Level Group for the Modernisation of Official Statistics (HLG-MOS). The resulting guide, A Practical Guide to Cost-Effectiveness and Nonresponse Treatment for Social Surveys in NSOs (published May 2026), consolidates evidence and case studies from national statistical organizations (NSOs) and provides comprehensive recommendations to address declining response rates and mitigate nonresponse bias across the survey lifecycle. This work directly reflects approaches being developed and implemented at Statistics Canada.

In parallel, Statistics Canada was also a major contributor to the revision of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) household survey guidelines, the first major update in more than 40 years. The final draft of Handbook of Surveys on Households and Individuals: Foundations and Emerging Approaches (PDF) was published in February 2026 and supports the modernization of household survey methodology by incorporating recent innovations in survey design, data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination, while remaining grounded in established statistical principles. It also reflects the growing need for more inclusive, efficient and integrated survey systems within increasingly complex national statistical environments.

Overall, these efforts aim to safeguard the quality and integrity of statistical outputs while reducing respondent burden and supporting more efficient use of resources.

Key risks

Proactive risk monitoring enables Statistics Canada to remain responsive to changes in its operating environment that could affect its performance. Key risks relate to maintaining public trust, ensuring financial and organizational sustainability, protecting confidential information, and adapting statistical programs to evolving information needs. Early identification of risks supports timely and strategic action to reduce potential impacts on operations and maintain Canadians' trust. In 2025–26, the agency addressed key risks by strengthening governance, investing in its workforce and infrastructure, maintaining regular engagement with stakeholders, enhancing data linkages, and evolving the methods and systems used to produce statistical information. The following sections outline how these risks were managed over the reporting period.

1. Public trust

Maintaining public trust is essential to ensuring continued participation in Statistics Canada's statistical programs and use of its data and statistical information. This risk continued to be influenced by a challenging public trust environment, heightened expectations for transparency and privacy protection, and the increasing prevalence of misinformation and disinformation. The agency supported trust by upholding scientific integrity and ethical standards, communicating transparently through its Trust Centre, and proactively disclosing error corrections. It also continued to strengthen its infrastructure and methodologies to support reliable and relevant data and statistical outputs.

2. Financial sustainability

Financial sustainability is required to maintain statistical operations and respond to emerging data needs. The agency continued to manage financial pressures, including budget constraints, evolving priorities and the need to invest in programs, systems and operations while maintaining core statistical activities. In 2025–26, Statistics Canada strengthened financial management by improving key financial processes, developing new governing instruments such as the budget transfer directive, and aligning expenditures with operational priorities to support sound stewardship of public resources and fiscal discipline.

3. Organizational resilience

Organizational resilience depends on maintaining a skilled workforce and productive working environments that can adapt to ongoing changes in program delivery. Statistics Canada continued to invest in employee learning, upskilling and well-being to support workforce capacity. These efforts included training in evolving areas, such as data analysis, digital tools and the responsible use of new technologies. The agency also enhanced its physical and digital infrastructure, providing improved tools and workspaces to support program delivery. In parallel, Statistics Canada advanced accessibility, reconciliation and inclusion through initiatives that supported a barrier-free workplace, including the implementation of its Road to Accessibility plan.

4. Privacy and confidentiality

Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of information entrusted to Statistics Canada remains a fundamental responsibility and priority for the agency. Increasing cyber threats and the growing complexity of data environments continued to require strong safeguards for sensitive information. In 2025–26, the agency strengthened data protection using cloud-based infrastructure with enhanced access controls and continued application of established governance and safeguards, while promoting the use of de-identified data for analysis.

5. Relevance

Maintaining relevance requires adapting statistical programs to evolving information needs. This requires responding to rapidly changing user expectations, increasing demand for timely and detailed information, and a growing volume of data from diverse sources. In 2025–26, Statistics Canada expanded data and analysis on international trade, housing affordability and availability, and health care. This included new educational material on understanding the Canadian international merchandise trade balance, along with new products to support interpretation of emerging trends, helping to ensure statistical outputs remain aligned with the needs of decision makers and Canadians.

6. Accuracy

Ensuring accuracy is fundamental to the credibility of official statistics. Statistics Canada rigorously validated all new methods, such as the use of large language models in record linkage, which combines traditional statistical matching methods with AI-based approaches. It also ensured that methods followed the Quality Assurance Framework before implementation and continued to track, investigate and communicate errors in published data to ensure transparency and improve data quality over time.

While these actions strengthened the agency's ability to manage risks, ongoing pressures, such as declining response rates, evolving data needs and technological change, continue to require active monitoring and adaptation.

Resources required to achieve results

Table 4 provides a summary of the planned and actual spending and full-time equivalents required to achieve results.

Table 4: Snapshot of resources required for Statistical Information
Resource	Planned	Actual
Spending (net of respendable revenue)	$728,582,988	$717,724,847
Full-time equivalents (including respendable revenue)	6,762	6,028

The Finances section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase page and the People section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase page provide complete financial and human resources information related to its program inventory.

Related government priorities

This section highlights government priorities that are being addressed through this core responsibility.

Gender-based Analysis Plus

Statistics Canada plays a key role in supporting Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) by providing detailed and reliable information on Canada's diverse demographic groups.

In 2025–26, the agency prioritized the availability and accessibility of disaggregated statistics to inform decision makers, drawing on a wide range of data sources, including surveys and administrative data. The Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Statistics (GDIS) Hub serves as a central access point for data, analysis and reference materials relevant to GBA Plus, including those that support the Gender Results Framework.

The GDIS Hub was regularly updated with the latest disaggregated analytical products, supporting more consistent application of a GBA Plus lens in policy and analysis.

In addition, Statistics Canada undertook data development activities to enhance the availability of disaggregated statistics on specific population groups in Canada, including the addition of sexual orientation content in the 2026 Census of Population, strengthening the evidence base for inclusion and equity-focused analysis.

United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada played a key role in advancing Canada's implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by producing data, indicators and analysis to track progress across population groups and themes.

Statistics Canada reported on progress through the SDG Global Indicator Framework and the SDG Canadian Indicator Framework. It also contributed statistical analysis and reported on progress through the SDG annual report, supporting a clearer picture of progress toward the goals. These platforms provide access to disaggregated data, indicators and time series that allow users to examine progress over time.

The agency contributed to international measurement efforts through its participation in the UN Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators and as a member of the Conference of European Statisticians Steering Group on Statistics for Sustainable Development Goals under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). These contributions have shaped the revised Global Indicator Framework for the SDGs and facilitated their implementation in UNECE countries.

As a member of the Inter-agency and Expert Group on SDG Indicators, Statistics Canada supported other countries in implementing the Global Indicator Framework and addressing data challenges related to measurement of the goals. Statistics Canada also contributed to the UNECE task team for measuring progress, co-authoring guidance on measuring and communicating progress that was published in early 2026. This guidance was also included in the second addendum to the Conference of European Statisticians Road Map on Statistics for SDGs.

Statistics Canada developed a new online tool to help measure progress more consistently across cities, countries and reporting platforms. The tool is integrated into the Open SDG platform, where it provides automated progress indicators that display standardized labels and icons for each indicator, improving the consistency, comparability and clarity of progress reporting for users. The same methodology was adopted by Environment and Climate Change Canada for their annual report for the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy, promoting greater coherence in federal progress reporting.

Complementing these efforts, Statistics Canada strengthened the availability and quality of disaggregated data to address remaining data gaps. The agency developed a tool to assess the suitability of non-official data for reporting on sustainable development, with a planned publishing date in 2026. Furthermore, the agency developed an analytical process using available data to identify groups showing lower outcomes across available disaggregations. Finally, the agency strengthened relationships at the community level through partnerships with local organizations and engagement with community stakeholders as well as by helping improve data quality, indicator development and data capacity for locally driven data initiatives. These partnerships aim to support communities in contributing their data to Canada's reporting on the goals.

More information on Statistics Canada's contributions to Canada's Federal Implementation Plan on the 2030 Agenda and the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy can be found in our Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy and reports on progress.

Artificial intelligence

In alignment with the Government of Canada's priorities on the strategic use of AI, the agency advanced the use of AI and analytical data approaches to improve the efficiency of repeatable processes, support faster production cycles and strengthen analysis. These improvements were carried out while maintaining human oversight to ensure results remained accurate, reliable and appropriately interpreted. As a result, the agency improved timeliness and used existing resources more efficiently.

AI tools were used in operational environments to support data processing, web-based data collection, translation and classification tasks. In selected programs, early applications reduced manual effort, including the use of large language models for information extraction and data processing. AI was applied across key stages of the statistical process, including collection, processing, analysis and dissemination, in alignment with the Generic Statistical Business Process Model.

Automation reduced costs associated with manual processing and improved consistency across statistical programs. At the same time, AI enabled the use of new and diverse data sources, including web-based and unstructured data, without increasing response burden. These improvements strengthened production systems by integrating additional data sources into statistical production processes and expanded the range of inputs available for analysis.

To support the responsible use of AI, Statistics Canada implemented governance, oversight and safeguards to enable AI adoption, including internal review processes and oversight committees. These measures helped ensure compliance with federal requirements, including the Treasury Board Directive on Automated Decision-Making, while supporting transparency, accountability and the appropriate use of AI in statistical activities. Secure internal environments were also established for testing and development, allowing AI solutions to be assessed under controlled conditions. Complementing these efforts, targeted training and upskilling strengthened staff capacity to use AI safely and effectively in their daily work.

As digital tools and AI evolve, the way Canadians interact with statistical information is also changing. Enhanced website search and discovery tools made it easier to find relevant data, while a chatbot application was introduced to support more intuitive access to statistical information. Accessibility features, including automated alternative text generation, improved usability for a wider range of users.

Statistics Canada also examined how AI may affect the dissemination and interpretation of statistical information. Work focused on issues such as transparency, explainability and the accurate communication of information in AI-enabled environments. This helped inform approaches to maintaining quality and user trust when automated systems are used to generate or summarize statistical content.

Building on these operational applications, the agency advanced the responsible adoption of AI through applied research and collaboration with government, academic and international partners. Research examined the integration of AI and machine learning methods into statistical production processes, including record linkage, imputation and estimation. Work focused on improving the measurement of the uncertainty associated with AI-based outputs, including variance and confidence interval estimation. This included the development and testing of prediction-based estimation approaches and machine learning methods integrated into existing statistical systems.

These efforts were supported through collaboration with academic partners, including the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, and international work with the UNECE on uncertainty measurement for AI methods in statistics. This work was also recognized internationally, with a Statistics Canada researcher receiving the 2025 International Association for Official Statistics Young Statistician Prize for applying large language models to record linkage.

Statistics Canada also measured the social and economic impacts of AI. Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada showed that about 12% of businesses reported adopting AI, with most reporting no change in employment levels. Complementing this work, the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Measurement Program (TechStat) expanded the agency's ability to track the adoption, use and impacts of AI and other advanced technologies across businesses, workers and households. This work supported a more consistent approach to measuring the uptake and effects of emerging technologies over time.

To strengthen AI readiness, Statistics Canada improved metadata systems and explored secure approaches for interaction between AI tools and statistical data while maintaining established governance and security controls. This included work to support common metadata standards so that statistical information could be consistently defined and used by automated systems. The agency also explored controlled application programming interface (API) approaches to support secure and governed access to statistical information while maintaining confidentiality, security and integrity. These efforts contributed to ongoing efforts to strengthen AI readiness, advance responsible experimentation and ensure that AI applications remained aligned with Statistics Canada's governance, security and quality requirements.

Program inventory

Statistical information is supported by the following programs:

Economic and Environmental Statistics
Socioeconomic Statistics
Censuses
Cost-recovered Statistical Services
Centres of Expertise

Additional information related to the program inventory for statistical information is available on the Results section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC InfoBase.

Internal services

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Description
Progress on results
Resources required to achieve results
Risk and compliance process
Contracts awarded to Indigenous businesse s

Description

Internal services are the activities and resources that support a department in meeting its corporate obligations and delivering its programs. The 10 categories of internal services are:

acquisition management services
communications services
financial management services
human resources management services
information management services
information technology services
legal services
material management services
management and oversight services
real property management services

Progress on results

This section presents details on how the department performed to achieve results and meet targets for internal services.

Statistics Canada continues to strengthen its internal services to support a high-performing, inclusive and secure organization. These efforts focus on building a healthy, diverse and skilled workforce, strengthening digital capacity and maintaining strong governance and security practices. Collectively, they enable the agency to deliver trusted, high-quality statistical information efficiently, ensuring Canadians continue to have access to timely and reliable data to support decisions that affect their daily lives.

Progress on results

Strengthening workforce, inclusion and organizational culture
Expanding learning and workforce capacity
Advancing digital transformation and security

Strengthening workforce, inclusion and organizational culture

Statistics Canada is committed to fostering a healthy, diverse and inclusive workplace grounded in integrity and respect. In 2025–26, the agency updated and promoted its Code of Conduct and reinforced workplace processes to support a safe and respectful environment.

With the support of surveying and engagement activities, the agency continued to advance accessibility, reconciliation and inclusion through initiatives that support a barrier-free workplace. This includes implementing its Road to Accessibility plan and expanding opportunities for Indigenous language learning. The agency also continued to strengthen understanding of employee experiences through engagement and initiatives supporting equity-deserving groups.

Statistics Canada supported employee development and career growth through sponsorship and leadership programs that connect employees with senior leaders and strengthen advancement opportunities. Ongoing focus on employee well-being and engagement contributed to external recognition as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2026.

Expanding learning and workforce capacity

Statistics Canada continued to strengthen employee skills and organizational capacity through a new structured learning framework focused on data, digital and analytical skills. This includes training in emerging areas, such as data analysis, digital tools and the responsible use of new technologies, such as AI.

The agency also supported leadership development and required Government of Canada training to ensure employees have the skills needed to support high-quality statistical operations. This contributes to a skilled and adaptable workforce capable of responding to evolving operational needs.

Advancing digital transformation and security

Statistics Canada is advancing its digital transformation to support efficient, secure and modern statistical operations. The agency developed an enterprise architecture framework to guide the evolution of its digital systems and launched new tools to streamline statistical processes, as well as internal processes, such as staffing, planning and budgeting.

In parallel, Statistics Canada strengthened its cyber security posture through ongoing improvements in risk management, system resilience and security awareness. These efforts help protect sensitive data and ensure the continuity of statistical operations.

Resources required to achieve results

Table 5 provides a summary of the planned and actual spending and full-time equivalents required to achieve results.

Table 5: Resources required for internal services for 2025–26
Resource	Planned	Actual
Spending (net of respendable revenue)	$99,325,542	$93,960,409
Full-time equivalents (including respendable revenue)	718	661

The Finances section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase and the People section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase provide complete financial and human resources information related to its program inventory.

Risk and compliance process

The Risk and Compliance Process (RCP) is a self-assessment designed to help deputy heads verify that they have controls and practices in place to meet their accountabilities under legislation and Treasury Board policy, and to effectively manage risks in their organizations.

In 2025–26, Statistics Canada completed the RCP self-assessment. The results show that the agency demonstrated appropriate practices and controls in all areas.

Contracts awarded to Indigenous businesses

Government of Canada departments are required to award at least 5% of the total value of contracts to Indigenous businesses every year.

As shown in Table 6, Statistics Canada awarded 6.61% of the total value of all contracts to Indigenous businesses for the fiscal year.

Table 6: Total value of contracts awarded to Indigenous businesses
Contracting performance indicator	2025–26 result
Total value of contracts awarded to Indigenous businesses (A)	$1,338,886.79
Total value of contracts awarded to Indigenous and non‑Indigenous businesses (B)	$81,747,842.22
Value of exceptions approved by deputy head (C)	$61,495,778.01
Proportion of contracts awarded to Indigenous businesses [A / (B−C) × 100]	6.61%
Notes For the purposes of the minimum 5% target, Indigenous Services Canada defines "Indigenous businesses" as: businesses owned and operated by Elders, band and tribal councils businesses registered in the Government of Canada's Indigenous Business Directory registered on a modern treaty beneficiary business list A "contract" is a binding agreement for the procurement of a good, service or construction and does not include real property leases. It includes contract amendments and contracts entered into by means of acquisition cards of more than $10,000.

Statistics Canada's deputy head has approved exclusions for certain commodities in the calculation of the Indigenous procurement results. These include an exclusion of $41 million for cloud services in 2025–2026 because the cloud services framework did not include an Indigenous-owned supplier and a one-time exclusion of $13 million related to the advertising campaign for the 2026 Census of Population, for which the Government of Canada's agency of record is not Indigenous owned. An exclusion was also applied to software licensing, since specific proprietary solutions are required to support business objectives, including the Census of Population, and are constrained by intellectual property and interoperability requirements. Collectively, these commodities represented a substantial monetary value and contributed to meeting the overall target.

Statistics Canada has exceeded its established targets and remains committed to fostering Indigenous participation in federal contracting. The agency will continue to promote inclusion by inviting Indigenous-owned businesses to participate in competitive processes, including the use of conditional set-aside opportunities. Additionally, teams across the organization will collaborate to share challenges, successes and best practices, further strengthening efforts to enhance Indigenous representation in procurement activities.

In its 2026–27 Departmental Plan, Statistics Canada estimated that it would award 5.71% of the total value of its contracts to Indigenous businesses by the end of 2025–26. Statistics Canada exceeded it planned targets because of a combination of strategic and operational factors. These included more frequent invitation of suppliers identified through the Indigenous Business Directory and supported by procurement planning and engagement with program managers.

Spending and human resources

In this section

Spending
Funding
Financial statement highlights
Human resources

Spending

This section presents an overview of the department's actual and planned expenditures from 2023–24 to 2028–29.

Budgetary performance summary

Table 7 shows the money that Statistics Canada spent in each of the past three years on its core responsibilities and on internal services.

Table 7: Actual three-year spending on core responsibilities and internal services (dollars)
Core responsibilities and internal services	2025–26 Main Estimates	2025–26 total authorities available for use	Actual spending over three years (authorities used)
Statistical information	848,582,988	877,710,994	2023–24: 784,946,138 2024–25: 763,566,349 2025–26: 828,773,926
Internal services	99,325,542	99,006,734	2023–24: 88,762,478 2024–25: 99,113,781 2025–26: 94,085,240
Total gross	947,908,530	976,717,728	2023–24: 873,708,616 2024–25: 862,680,130 2025–26: 922,859,166
Respendable revenue	-120,000,000	-120,000,000	2023–24: -132,999,612 2024–25: -128,407,475 2025–26: -111,173,910
Total net	827,908,530	856,717,728	2023–24: 740,709,004 2024–25: 734,272,655 2025–26: 811,685,256

Analysis of the past three years of spending

Statistics Canada is funded by two sources: direct parliamentary appropriations and cost-recovery activities. It has the authority to generate respendable revenue from two streams: statistical surveys and related services, and custom requests and workshops.

In recent years, respendable cost-recovery revenue has contributed between $111 million and $133 million annually to the agency's total resources. A large portion of this respendable revenue is received from federal departments to fund specific statistical projects. Respendable revenue decreased in 2025–26 primarily because of the timing and cyclical nature of cost-recovery projects.

The increase in total authorities available in 2025–26 is mainly a result of the operating budget carry-forward, partially offset by a decrease in cost-recovery authorities. The difference between 2025–26 actual spending and total authorities available for use is largely attributable to how the agency strategically manages its investments over time. The agency leverages the operating budget carry-forward mechanism to support the cyclical nature of its operations and investments in the agency's strategic priorities. The increase in spending within statistical information is primarily driven by the ramp-up of census activities. In addition, spending includes one-time costs related to the voluntary departure program under the federal workforce adjustment process, which supports the implementation of savings targets announced in Budget 2025 under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review.

The Finances section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase provides more financial information from previous years.

Planned spending for next three years

Table 8 shows Statistics Canada's planned spending for each of the next three years on its core responsibilities and on internal services.

Table 8: Planned three-year spending on core responsibilities and internal services (dollars)
Core responsibilities and internal services	2026–27 planned spending	2027–28 planned spending	2028–29 planned spending
Statistical information	1,090,488,458	678,005,501	577,720,384
Internal services	85,539,271	81,968,939	75,888,781
Total gross	1,176,027,729	759,974,440	653,609,165
Respendable revenue	-120,000,000	-120,000,000	-120,000,000
Total net	1,056,027,729	639,974,440	533,609,165

Analysis of the next three years of planned spending

Spending peaks in 2026–27, when the 2026 Census of Population and 2026 Census of Agriculture are conducted, consistent with the cyclical nature of the Census Program. This increase in spending is partly offset by savings targets announced in Budget 2025 under the Comprehensive Expenditure Review (CER).

To meet CER savings targets over the next three years, Statistics Canada will increase the efficiency of its statistical programs by adopting new tools and methods to reduce costs while continuing to deliver relevant and high-quality data for Canadians. In addition, adjustments will be made to the frequency of collection and level of detail collected for datasets that are less relevant to Canadians. The agency will also modernize processes, flatten management structures and modernize internal services. These changes will build on the agency's prior strategic investments in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation, which have already been shown to improve operational efficiency and responsiveness.

Funding for the 2031 Census of Population and 2031 Census of Agriculture is not included in 2028-29, as it will be sought through a forthcoming approval process. Funding for cloud infrastructure is not reflected in the planned spending for the next three years since funding was originally set to end in 2025–26. However, through the Spring Economic Update 2026, the Government announced an extension of this funding through 2028–29. The associated funding is expected to be received by Statistics Canada during the 2026–27 fiscal year. As a result, the impact of this announced funding is not yet captured in the figures presented in the table above.

The Finances section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase provides more detailed financial information related to future years.

Budgetary actual gross spending

Table 9 reconciles gross planned spending with net spending for 2025–26.

Table 9: Budgetary actual gross spending summary (dollars)
Core responsibilities and internal services	2025–26 actual gross spending	2025–26 actual revenues netted against expenditures	2025–26 actual net spending (authorities used)
Statistical information	828,773,926	-111,049,079	717,724,847
Internal services	94,085,240	-124,831	93,960,409
Total	922,859,166	-111,173,910	811,685,256

Analysis of budgetary actual gross spending summary

Statistics Canada generated $111 million in respendable revenue, from the sale of statistical products and services. Additionally, from 2025–26 to 2027–28, Statistics Canada is providing financial management services to the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner under a cost-recovery agreement, reflected under internal services.

The Finances section of the Infographic for Statistics Canada on GC Infobase provides information on the alignment of Statistics Canada's spending with Government of Canada's spending and activities.

Funding

This section provides an overview of the department's voted and statutory funding for its core responsibilities and for internal services.

Graph 1 summarizes the department's approved voted and statutory funding from 2023–24 to 2028–29.

Graph 1: Approved funding (statutory and voted) over a six-year period

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Approved funding (statutory and voted) over a six-year period (in thousands of dollars)
Fiscal year	Statutory	Voted	Total	Cost recovery (netted revenue)
2023–24	99,931	640,778	740,709	132,999
2024–25	96,236	638,037	734,273	128,407
2025–26	102,577	709,108	811,685	111,174
2026–27	110,524	945,504	1,056,028	120,000
2027–28	95,213	544,762	639,975	120,000
2028–29	82,104	451,505	533,609	120,000

Analysis of statutory and voted funding over a six-year period

Spending fluctuations shown in the graph and table are primarily driven by the Census Program. Spending continues to ramp up through 2025–26 and peaks in 2026–27, when the 2026 Census of Population and 2026 Census of Agriculture are conducted. Spending will decline significantly as 2026 Census operations wind down. Funding for the 2031 Census of Population and 2031 Census of Agriculture is not included in 2028–29, since it will be sought through a forthcoming approval process. The implementation of the targeted savings identified through the CER also contributes to the decline in funding.

Consult the Public Accounts of Canada for further information on Statistics Canada's departmental voted and statutory expenditures.

Financial statement highlights

This section presents Statistics Canada's Financial statements (Unaudited) for the year ended March 31, 2026.

Table 10 summarizes the expenses and revenues for 2025–26, which net to the cost of operations before government funding and transfers.

Table 10: Condensed Statement of Operations (unaudited) for the year ended March 31, 2026 (dollars)
Financial information	2025–26 actual results	2025–26 planned results	Difference (actual results minus planned)
Total expenses	1,024,380,396	1,128,270,699	-103,890,303
Total revenues	110,231,414	120,000,000	-9,768,586
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers	914,148,982	1,008,270,699	-94,121,717

Analysis of expenses and revenues for 2025–26

The difference between actual and planned net costs for 2025-26 is $94.1 million (9.3%). Expenses were $103.9 million lower than anticipated. This variance is largely explained by the agency's use of the operating budget carry-forward mechanism to manage the cyclical nature of program operations and investments. Additional contributors are the closing of a settlement agreement and lower-than-estimated accommodation costs for the Census Program. Revenues and related spending were $9.8 million lower than anticipated.

For more information on the distribution of expenses by program and type, please see the two charts below.

Graph 2: Gross expenditures by core responsibility

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Gross expenditures by core responsibility
Core responsibility	Percentage of total gross expenditures
Statistical Information	89.9%
Internal services	10.1%

Total expenses, including services provided without charge by federal government departments, were $1,024.4 million in 2025-26. These expenses comprised $921.1 million (89.9%) for Statistical Information and $103.3 million (10.1%) for internal services.

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Gross expenditures by type
Type of expenditure	Percentage of total gross expenditures
Salaries and employee benefits	80.9%
Rentals	4.7%
Accommodations	4.1%
Professional and Special Services	3.3%
Transportation, communication and postage	3.3%
Amortization	2.7%
Other operating expenditures	1.0%

Statistics Canada spent $1,024.4 million in 2025-26. These expenses mainly comprised $829 million (80.9%) for salaries and employee benefits; $47.7 million (4.7%) for rentals; $42.3 million (4.1%) for accommodations; $33.7 million (3.3%) for professional and special services; $33.4 million (3.3%) for transportation, communication and postage; and $27.4 million (2.7%) for amortization. Other operating expenditures comprised $10.9 million (1%) for information, repairs and maintenance, materials and supplies.

The 2025–26 planned results information is provided in Statistics Canada's Future-Oriented Statement of Operations and Notes 2025–26.

Table 11 summarizes actual expenses and revenues and shows the net cost of operations before government funding and transfers.

Table 11: Condensed Statement of Operations (unaudited) for 2024–25 and 2025–26 (dollars)
Financial information	2025–26 actual results	2024–25 actual results	Difference (2025–26 minus 2024–25)
Total expenses	1,024,380,396	964,678,418	59,701,978
Total revenues	110,231,414	128,238,953	-18,007,539
Net cost of operations before government funding and transfers	914,148,982	836,439,465	77,709,517

Analysis of differences in expenses and revenues between 2024–25 and 2025–26

The net cost of operations before government funding and transfers was $914.1 million, an increase of $77.7 million (9.3%) from $836.4 million in 2024-25, mainly attributable to an increase in spending related to the ramp up of census activities. In addition, spending includes one-time costs related to the voluntary departure program under the federal workforce adjustment process, which supports the implementation of savings targets announced in Budget 2025 in preparation for the Comprehensive Expenditure Review. This is offset by the closing of a settlement agreement.

Revenues decreased in 2025-26 because of the timing and cyclical nature of Statistics Canada's cost-recovery projects.

Table 12 provides a brief snapshot of the amounts the department owes or must spend (liabilities) and its available resources (assets), which helps to indicate its ability to carry out programs and services.

Table 12: Condensed Statement of Financial Position (unaudited) as at March 31, 2026 (dollars)
Financial information	Actual fiscal year (2025–26)	Previous fiscal year (2024–25)	Difference (2025–26 minus 2024–25)
Total net liabilities	164,108,531	147,116,377	16,992,154
Total net financial assets	111,866,253	75,762,161	36,104,092
Departmental net debt	52,242,278	71,354,216	-19,111,938
Total non-financial assets	117,311,452	131,653,553	-14,342,101
Departmental net financial position	65,069,174	60,299,337	4,769,837

Analysis of department's liabilities and assets since last fiscal year

The agency's net financial position was $65.1 million at the end of 2025-26, an increase of $4.8 million from $60.3 million in 2024-25.

Total net liabilities

The increase in total liabilities of $17 million is mainly attributable to an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities for incurred one-time costs related to a voluntary departure program implemented under the federal workforce adjustment process and payables at year-end for the 2026 Census, offset by the closing of a settlement agreement, as well as employee vacation pay and compensatory leave.

Total net financial assets

The increase in total net financial assets of $36.1 million is mainly attributable to an increase in the amount due from the Consolidated Revenue Fund to discharge accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Total non-financial assets

The decrease in total non-financial assets of $14.3 million is mainly attributable to the ongoing amortization of tangible capital assets.

For more information on the distribution of the balances in the statements of financial position, please see the two charts below.

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Assets by type
Type of asset	Percentage of total assets
Tangible capital assets	48.8%
Due from the Consolidated Revenue Fund	46.2%
Accounts receivable and advances	2.6%
Prepaid expenses	1.7%
Consumable supplies	0.7%

Total assets, including financial and non-financial assets, were $229.2 million at the end of 2025-26. Tangible capital assets represented the largest portion of assets, at $111.9 million (48.8%). They consisted of informatics software ($69.6 million), software under development ($25.9 million), leasehold improvements ($11.1 million) and other assets ($5.3 million). The remaining portion comprised $105.8 million (46.2%) for amounts due from the Consolidated Revenue Fund, $6 million (2.6%) for accounts receivable and advances, $3.9 million (1.7%) for prepaid expenses, and $1.6 million (0.7%) for consumable supplies.

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Assets by type
Type of liability	Percentage of total liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	66.6%
Vacation pay and compensatory leave	25.3%
Employee future benefits	7.8%
Deferred revenues	0.3%

Total liabilities were $164.1 million at the end of 2025-26. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities made up the largest portion of liabilities, at $109.3 million (66.6%). They consisted of accrued salaries and wages ($72.2 million), accounts payable to external parties ($32.8 million), and accounts payable to other federal government departments and agencies ($4.3 million). The next largest portion was vacation pay and compensatory leave, at $41.5 million (25.3%). Employee future benefits made up $12.9 million (7.8%). The remaining portion was composed of deferred revenue, at $0.4 million (0.3%).

Human resources

This section presents an overview of the department's actual and planned human resources from 2023–24 to 2028–29.

Table 13 shows a summary in full-time equivalents of human resources for Statistics Canada's core responsibilities and for its internal services for the previous three fiscal years.

Table 13: Actual human resources for core responsibilities and internal services for the last three years
Core responsibilities and internal services	2023–24 actual full-time equivalents	2024–25 actual full-time equivalents	2025–26 actual full-time equivalents
Statistical information	6,291	6,075	6,028
Internal services	619	685	661
Total gross	6,910	6,760	6,689
Respendable revenue	-1,373	-1,267	-992
Total net	5,537	5,493	5,697

Analysis of human resources for the last three years

Fluctuations in full-time equivalents (FTEs) are largely attributable to how the agency strategically manages its resources over time. The agency leverages the operating budget carry-forward mechanism to manage the cyclical nature of its operations and investments in the agency's strategic priorities.

The decrease in resources under respendable revenue is linked to the timing and cyclical nature of cost-recovery projects.

Table 14 shows the planned full-time equivalents for each of Statistics Canada's core responsibilities and for its internal services for the next three years. Human resources for the current fiscal year are forecast based on year to date.

Table 14: Human resources planning summary for core responsibilities and internal services for the next three years
Core responsibilities and internal services	2026–27 planned full-time equivalents	2027–28 planned full-time equivalents	2028–29 planned full-time equivalents
Statistical information	6,692	5,756	4,984
Internal services	601	576	532
Total gross	7,293	6,332	5,516
Respendable revenue	-1,164	-1,164	-1,164
Total net	6,129	5,168	4,352

Analysis of human resources for the next three years

Statistics Canada's planned FTEs for 2026–27 to 2028–29 reflect the cyclical nature of the Census Program, which is partly offset by the saving targets announced under the CER.

Human resources peak in 2026–27, when the 2026 Census of Population and 2026 Census of Agriculture are conducted. As in previous census cycles, a significant decrease in FTEs is expected as 2026 Census operations wind down. This pattern is consistent with past trends and reflects the workforce required to support the agency's largest statistical operation. Resources for the 2031 Census of Population and 2031 Census of Agriculture are not included in 2028–29, since funding for the future cycle will be sought through a forthcoming approval process.

Supplementary information tables

The following supplementary information tables are available on Statistics Canada's website:

Gender‑based Analysis Plus

Federal tax expenditures

The tax system can be used to achieve public policy objectives through the application of special measures such as low tax rates, exemptions, deductions, deferrals and credits. The Department of Finance Canada publishes cost estimates and projections for these measures each year in the Report on Federal Tax Expenditures. This report also provides detailed background information on tax expenditures, including descriptions, objectives, historical information and references to related federal spending programs as well as evaluations and GBA Plus of tax expenditures.

Corporate information

Departmental profile

Appropriate minister(s):

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, P.C., M.P.

Institutional head:

André Loranger

Ministerial portfolio:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Enabling instruments:

Year of incorporation or commencement:

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics was established in 1918. In 1971, with the revision of the Statistics Act, the agency became Statistics Canada.

Departmental contact information

Mailing address:

Statistics Canada
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

Telephone:

Toll-free: 1-800-263-1136
International: 1-514-283-8300

TTY:

1-800-363-7629

Fax:

1-514-496-4879

Email:

infostats@statcan.gc.ca

Website:

www.statcan.gc.ca

Definitions

List of terms

appropriation (crédit): Any authority of Parliament to pay money out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
budgetary expenditures (dépenses budgétaires): Operating and capital expenditures; transfer payments to other levels of government, departments or individuals; and payments to Crown corporations.
core responsibility(responsabilité essentielle): An enduring function or role of a department. The departmental results listed for a core responsibility reflect the outcomes that the department seeks to influence or achieve.
Departmental Plan (plan ministériel): A report that outlines the anticipated activities and expected performance of an appropriated department over a three-year period. Departmental Plans are usually tabled in Parliament in spring.
departmental priority (priorité): A plan, project or activity that a department focuses and reports on during a specific planning period. Priorities represent the most important things to be done or those to be addressed first to help achieve the desired departmental results.
departmental result(résultat ministériel): A high-level outcome related to the core responsibilities of a department.
departmental result indicator (indicateur de résultat ministériel): A quantitative or qualitative measure that assesses progress toward a departmental result.
departmental results framework (cadre ministériel des résultats): A framework that connects the department's core responsibilities to its departmental results and departmental result indicators.
Departmental Results Report (rapport sur les résultats ministériels): A report outlining a department's accomplishments against the plans, priorities and expected results set out in the corresponding Departmental Plan.
Full-time equivalent (équivalent temps plein): Measures the person years in a departmental budget. An employee's scheduled hours per week divided by the employer's hours for a full-time workweek calculates a full-time equivalent. For example, an employee who works 20 hours in a 40-hour standard workweek represents a 0.5 full-time equivalent.
Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) (analyse comparative entre les sexes plus [ACS Plus]): An analytical tool that helps to understand the ways diverse individuals experience policies, programs and other initiatives. Applying GBA Plus to policies, programs and other initiatives helps to identify the different needs of the people affected, the ways to be more responsive and inclusive, and the methods to anticipate and mitigate potential barriers to accessing or benefitting from the initiative. GBA Plus goes beyond biological (sex) and socio-cultural (gender) differences to consider other factors, such as age, disability, education, ethnicity, economic status, geography (including rurality), language, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
government priorities (priorités pangouvernementales): For the purpose of the 2025–26 Departmental Results Report, government priorities are the high-level themes outlining the government's agenda as announced in the 2025 Speech from the Throne.
horizontal initiative (initiative horizontale): A program, project or other initiative where two or more federal departments receive funding to work collaboratively on a shared outcome usually linked to a government priority, and where the ministers involved agree to designate it as horizontal. Specific reporting requirements apply, including that the lead department must report on combined expenditures and results.
Indigenous business (entreprise autochtones): Requirements for verifying Indigenous businesses for the purposes of the departmental result report are available through the Indigenous Services Canada Mandatory minimum 5% Indigenous procurement target website.
non‑budgetary expenditures (dépenses non budgétaires): Net outlays and receipts related to loans, investments and advances, which change the composition of the financial assets of the Government of Canada.
performance (rendement): What a department did with its resources to achieve its results, how well those results compare to what the department intended to achieve, and how well lessons learned have been identified.
performance indicator (indicateur de rendement): A qualitative or quantitative measure that assesses progress toward a departmental-level or program-level result, or the expected outputs or outcomes of a program, policy or initiative.
plan (plan): The articulation of strategic choices, which provides information on how a department intends to achieve its priorities and associated results. Generally, a plan will explain the logic behind the strategies chosen and tend to focus on actions that lead to the expected result.
planned spending (dépenses prévues): For Departmental Plans and Departmental Results Reports, planned spending refers to the amounts presented in Main Estimates. Departments must determine their planned spending and be able to defend the financial numbers presented in their Departmental Plans and Departmental Results Reports.
program (programme): An Individual, group, or combination of services and activities managed together within a department and focused on a specific set of outputs, outcomes or service levels.
program inventory (répertoire des programmes): A listing that identifies all the department's programs and the resources that contribute to delivering on the department's core responsibilities and achieving its results.
result (résultat): An outcome or output related to the activities of a department, policy, program or initiative.
statutory expenditures (dépenses législatives): Spending approved through legislation passed in Parliament, other than appropriation acts. The legislation sets out the purpose and the terms and conditions of the expenditures.
target (cible): A quantitative or qualitative, measurable goal that a department, program or initiative plans to achieve within a specified time period.
voted expenditures (dépenses votées): Spending approved annually through an appropriation act passed in Parliament. The vote also outlines the conditions that govern the spending.

Annual Exploration, Development and Capital Expenditures Survey: Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry - Preliminary Estimate for 2026 and Intentions for 2027

Why are we conducting this survey?

This survey collects data on capital expenditures in Canada. The information is used by federal and provincial government departments and agencies, trade associations, universities and international organizations for policy development and as a measure of regional economic activity.

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, Quebec, 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.

Section 12 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with federal, provincial or territorial government organizations. Under Section 12, you may refuse to share your information with any of these organizations by writing a letter of objection to the Chief Statistician, specifying the organizations with which you do not want Statistics Canada to share your data and mailing it to the following address:

Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Enterprise Statistics Division
150 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6

You may also contact us by email at statcan.esd-helpdesk-dse-bureaudedepannage.statcan@canada.ca- this link will open in a new window or by fax at 613-951-6583.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as Environment and Climate Change Canada, Infrastructure Canada, the Canada Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Canada and Sustainability Development Technology 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.

Business or organization and contact information

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

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

Legal Name

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

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

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

Operating Name

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

Legal name

Operating name (if applicable)

2. Verify or provide the contact information of the designated business or organization contact person for this questionnaire and correct where needed.

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

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 (Zone Improvement Plan) code
Example: A9A 9A9 or 12345-1234

Country

Afghanistan
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burma (Myanmar)
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo, Republic of the
Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Holy See (Vatican City State)
Honduras
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland, Republic of
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, North
Korea, South
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao Special Administrative Region
Macedonia, Republic of
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia, Federated States of
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Réunion
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin (French part)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Sark
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten (Dutch part)
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa, Republic of
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Viet Nam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, United States
Wallis and Futuna
West Bank and Gaza Strip (Palestine)
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Email address
Example: user@example.gov.ca

Telephone number (including area code)
Example: 123-123-1234

Extension number (if applicable)

Fax number (including area code)
Example: 123-123-1234

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

Operational
Not currently operational
e.g., (for example) temporarily or permanently closed, change of ownership

Why is this business or organization not currently operational?

Seasonal operations
Ceased operations
Sold operations
Amalgamated with other businesses or organizations
Temporarily inactive but will re-open
No longer operating due to other reasons

When did this business or organization close for the season?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

When did this business or organization cease operations?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Why did this business or organization cease operations?

Bankruptcy
Liquidation
Dissolution
Other

Specify the other reasons why the operations ceased.

When was this business or organization sold?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

What is the legal name of the buyer?

When did this business or organization amalgamate?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

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?

When did this business or organization become temporarily inactive?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Why is this business or organization temporarily inactive?

When did this business or organization cease operations?

Date
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Why did this business or organization cease operations?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 classification code that best corresponds to this business or organization's main activity.

How to search:

if desired, you can filter the search results by first selecting this business or organization's activity sector
enter keywords or a brief description that best describes this business or organization main activity
press the Search button to search the database for an activity that best matches the keywords or description you provided
then select an activity 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

Reporting period information

1. What are the start and end dates of this organization's 2026 fiscal year?

Note: For this survey, the end date should fall between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2026.

Here are twelve common fiscal periods that fall within the targeted dates:

May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026
June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026
July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026
September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026
October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026
November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026
December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
February 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027
March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027
April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.

Here are other examples of fiscal periods that fall within the required dates:

September 18, 2025 to September 15, 2026 (e.g., floating year-end)
June 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (e.g., a newly opened business).

Fiscal Year Start
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Date

Fiscal Year-End
Example: YYYY-MM-DD

Date

2. What is the reason the reporting period does not cover a full year?

Select all that apply.

Seasonal operations

New business

Change of ownership

Temporarily inactive

Change of fiscal year

Ceased operations

Other reason - specify:

Additional reporting instructions

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

For example, an amount of $763,880.25 should be reported as:

CAN$ '000

I will report in the format above.

Capital Expenditures - Preliminary Estimate 2026

4. For the fiscal year 2026, what are this organization's preliminary estimates for capital expenditures?

Include: all capitalized overhead and capitalized interest.

When there are partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting this corporation's net interest in such projects or ventures.
Report all dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000).
Exclude sales tax.
When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimates.

If there are no capital expenditures, please enter '0'.

A. Oil and gas rights acquisition and retention costs (exclude inter-company sales or transfers):

Include acquisition costs and fees for oil and gas rights (include bonuses, legal fees and filing fees), and oil and gas retention costs.

B. Exploration and evaluation, capitalized or expensed ( e.g. , leases and licences, seismic, exploration drilling):

These expenditures include mineral rights fees and retention costs, geological, geophysical and seismic expenses, exploration drilling, and other costs incurred during the reporting period in order to determine whether oil or gas reserves exist and can be exploited commercially. Report gross expenditures, before deducting any incentive grants, incurred for oil and gas activities on a contracted basis and/or by your own employees. Exclude the cost of land acquired from other oil and gas companies.

C. Building construction ( e.g. , process building, office building, camp, storage building, and maintenance garage):

Include capital expenditures on buildings such as office buildings, camps, warehouses, maintenance garages, workshops, and laboratories. Fixtures, facilities and equipment that are integral parts of the building are included.

D. Other construction assets ( e.g. , development drilling and completions, processing facilities, natural gas plants, upgraders):

Include all infrastructure, other than buildings, such as the cost of well pads, extraction and processing infrastructure and plants, upgrading units, transportation infrastructure, water and sewage infrastructure, tailings, pipelines and wellhead production facilities (pumpjacks, separators, etc. ). Include all preconstruction planning and design costs such as development drilling, regulatory approvals, environmental assessments, engineering and consulting fees and any materials supplied to construction contractors for installation, as well as site clearance and preparation. Equipment which is installed as an integral or built-in feature of a fixed structure ( e.g. , casings, tanks, steam generators, pumps, electrical apparatus, separators, flow lines, etc. ) should be reported with the construction asset; however, when the equipment is replaced within an existing structure, the replacement cost should be reported in machinery and equipment (sustaining capital).

E. Machinery and equipment purchases ( e.g. , trucks, shovels, computers, etc. ):

Include transportation equipment for people and materials, computers, software, communication equipment, and processing equipment not included in the above categories.

Preliminary Estimate

	2026 Preliminary Estimate ( CAN$ '000 )
Oil and gas rights acquisitions and retention costs
Exploration and evaluation
Non-residential building construction
Development and other construction
Machinery and equipment
Total

Total

Research and Development

5. For the fiscal year 2026, did this organization perform scientific research and development in Canada of at least $10,000 or outsource (contract-out) to another organization scientific research and development activities of at least $10,000?

Research and experimental development (R&D) comprise creative and systematic work undertaken in order to increase the stock of knowledge - including knowledge of humankind, culture and society - and to devise new applications of available knowledge. For an activity to be an R&D activity, it must satisfy five core criteria:

To be aimed at new findings (novel);
To be based on original, not obvious, concepts and hypothesis (creative);
To be uncertain about the final outcome (uncertainty);
To be planned and budgeted (systematic);
To lead to results to could be possibly reproduced (transferable/ or reproducible).

The term R&D covers three types of activity: basic research, applied research and experimental development. Basic research is experimental or theoretical work undertaken primarily to acquire new knowledge of the underlying foundations of phenomena and observable facts, without any particular application or use in view. Applied research is original investigation undertaken in order to acquire new knowledge. It is, however, directed primarily towards a specific, practical aim or objective. Experimental development is systematic work, drawing on knowledge gained from research and practical experience and producing additional knowledge, which is directed to producing new products or processes or to improving existing products or processes.

Capital Expenditures - Intentions 2027

6. For the fiscal year 2027, what are this organization's intentions for capital expenditures?

Include: all capitalized overhead and capitalized interest.

When there are partnerships and joint venture activities or projects, report the expenditures reflecting this corporation's net interest in such projects or ventures.
Report all dollar amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars ('000).
Do not include sales tax.
Percentages should be rounded to whole numbers.
When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimates.

If there are no capital expenditures, please enter '0'.

A. Oil and gas rights acquisition and retention costs (exclude inter-company sales or transfers):

Include acquisition costs and fees for oil and gas rights (include bonuses, legal fees and filing fees), and oil and gas retention costs

B. Exploration and evaluation, capitalized or expensed ( e.g. , leases and licences, seismic, exploration drilling):

C. Building construction ( e.g. , process building, office building, camp, storage building, and maintenance garage):

D. Other construction assets ( e.g. , development drilling and completions, processing facilities, natural gas plants, upgraders):

E. Machinery and equipment purchases ( e.g. , trucks, shovels, computers, etc. ):

Include transportation equipment for people and materials, computers, software, communication equipment, and processing equipment not included in the above categories.

Intentions 2027

	Intentions 2027 ( CAN$ '000 )
Oil and gas rights acquisitions and retention costs
Exploration and evaluation
Non-residential building construction
Development and other construction
Machinery and equipment
Total

Total

7. You have not reported any capital expenditure intentions for 2027.

Please indicate the reason.

Zero capital expenditure intentions for 2027
Figures not available but plans are for no change in capital expenditures for 2027
Figures not available but plans are for an increase in capital expenditures for 2027
Figures not available but plans are for a decrease in capital expenditures for 2027

Research and Development

8. For the 2027 fiscal year, does this organization plan on performing scientific research and development in Canada of at least $10,000 or outsourcing (contracting-out) to another organization scientific research and development activities of at least $10,000?

To be aimed at new findings (novel);
To be based on original, not obvious, concepts and hypothesis (creative);
To be uncertain about the final outcome (uncertainty);
To be planned and budgeted (systematic);
To lead to results to could be possibly reproduced (transferable/ or reproducible).

Notification of intent to extract web data

9. Does this business have a website?

Yes
Specify the business website address
e.g. , www.example.ca
Specify the business website address
e.g. , www.example.ca
Specify the business website address
e.g. , www.example.ca
No

Statistics Canada engages in web-data extraction, also known as web scraping, which is a process by which information is gathered and copied from the Web using automated scripts or robots, for retrieval and analysis. As a result, we may visit the website for this organization to search for and compile additional information. The use of web scraping is part of a broader effort to reduce the response burden on organizations, as well as produce additional statistical indicators to ensure that our data remain accurate and relevant.

We will strive to ensure that the data collection does not interfere with the functionality of the website. Any data collected will be used by Statistics Canada for statistical and research purposes only, in accordance with the agency’s privacy and confidentiality mandate.

More information regarding Statistics Canada’s web scraping initiative- this link will open in a new window.

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Statistics Canada Client Services, toll-free at 1-877-949-9492 [Teletypewriter or Telecommunication device for the deaf/teletype machine (TTY): 1-800-363-7629] or by email at infostats@statcan.gc.ca - this link will open in a new window. Additional information about this survey can be found by selecting the following link: Annual Capital Expenditures Survey: Preliminary Estimate for 2026 and Intentions for 2027.

Changes or events

10. 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.

Labour shortages or employee absences
Disruptions in supply chains
Deferred plans to future or projects on hold
Strike or lock-out
Exchange rate impact
Price changes in goods or services sold
Contracting out
Organizational change
Price changes in labour or raw materials
Natural disaster
Recession
Change in product line
Sold business or business units
Expansion
New or lost contract
Plant closures
Acquisition of business or business units
Other
Specify the other changes or events:
No changes or events

Contact person

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

Is [Provided Given Names], [Provided Family Name] the best person to contact?

Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?

First name:

Last name:

Title:

Email address:
Example: user@example.gov.ca

Telephone number (including area code):
Example: 123-123-1234

Extension number (if applicable):
The maximum number of characters is 5.

Fax number (including area code):
Example: 123-123-1234

Feedback

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

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

Hours:
Minutes:

13. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Retail Trade Survey (Monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - June 2026

CVs for total sales by geography
	Month
	202606
Geography	%
Canada	0.6
Newfoundland and Labrador	1.6
Prince Edward Island	0.7
Nova Scotia	1.3
New Brunswick	1.1
Quebec	2.1
Ontario	0.9
Manitoba	0.8
Saskatchewan	2.9
Alberta	0.8
British Columbia	1.4
Yukon Territory	0.6
Northwest Territories	1.8
Nunavut	2.3

Survey on Technology Use by Businesses 2026

Information for respondents

Purpose

The 2026 Survey on Technology Use by Businesses (STUB) is designed to measure the impacts of technology use, with particular focus on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, on the operations of Canadian enterprises.

The STUB also includes indicators on online presence, involvement in e-commerce, and use of data and cloud computing services by enterprises. Skills and employment in technology-related jobs are also examined.

Additional information

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.

Authority

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

Confidentiality

Data-sharing agreements

For this survey, there are Section 11 agreements with the provincial and territorial statistical agencies of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, 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.

Section 12 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with federal, provincial or territorial government organizations. Under

Section 12, you may refuse to share your information with any of these organizations by writing a letter of objection to the Chief Statistician, specifying the organizations with which you do not want Statistics Canada to share your data and mailing it to the following address

Chief Statistician of Canada
Statistics Canada
Attention of Director, Centre for Innovation, Technology and Enterprise Statistics
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0T6

You may also contact us by email at statcan.digitaleconomysociety-economiesocietenumerique.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Record linkage

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

Reporting instructions

Please complete this questionnaire for the operations of your entire enterprise in Canada only.

For this questionnaire:

Report dollar amounts in Canadian dollars.
Report dollar amounts rounded to the nearest dollar.
Exclude sales tax.
When precise figures are not available, provide your best estimates.
Enter "0" if there is no value to report.

Web presence

Web presence – Question identifier: 1

Which of the following types of web presence does this business have?

Web presence refers to Internet-based locations where information about a business can be found by external parties.

Exclude websites and apps that are used primarily for instant messaging; e.g., iMessage, WhatsApp, WeChat, Facebook Messenger.

Select all that apply.

Company websites
Do any of this business's websites have the following features?
Select all that apply.
- Optimized for use on mobile devices
- Designed to meet web accessibility standards
  OR
- None of these features
  OR
- Don't know
Company apps
Social media accounts
Other third-party websites, apps or online marketplaces
Paid online advertising
Free online advertising
Email marketing
Other
OR
None

Web presence – Question identifier: 2

For which of the following reasons does this business not have a web presence?

Web presence refers to Internet-based locations where information about a business can be found by external parties.

Select all that apply.

Not required given the nature of this business
Set-up costs too high
Ongoing maintenance and updating costs too high
Lack of technical expertise to develop, maintain or use
Other

Web presence – Question identifier: 3

Which of the following types of paid online advertising did this business use in 2026?

Exclude free online advertising.

Select all that apply.

Pay per click
Social media ads
Influencer marketing
Banner ads
Interest-based advertising
Search engine optimization (SEO)
Programmatic advertising
Other

Web presence – Question identifier: 4

In the last 12 months, how much did this business spend on online advertising?

If precise figures are not available or the year is not yet complete, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars. If online advertising spending cannot be separated from total advertising spending, please select "Don't know."

Online advertising spending
OR
Don't know

E-commerce

E-commerce - Question identifier: 5

In 2026, did this business receive orders or sell goods or services over the Internet?

Include:

all sales of this business' goods or services where the order was received, and the commitment to purchase was made, over the Internet, including through web pages, extranet or Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Payment can be made by other means.
sales made on company and third-party websites and apps.

Exclude:

the delivery of digital products and services for which orders were not made online.
orders received or commitments to purchase made by telephone, facsimile or email.

Yes
Which of the following sources does this business use in conducting e-commerce sales or securing orders online?
Select all that apply.
- Third-party e-commerce platforms used within company websites or apps
- Third-party websites, apps or online marketplaces
- Sources built into company websites or apps
- Other
No
Don't know

E-commerce - Question identifier: 6

What were this business' total gross sales conducted over the Internet in the last 12 months?

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars. Rounded to the nearest CAN$

Gross sales over the internet
OR
Don't know

E-commerce - Question identifier: 7

In 2026, what types of goods or services did this business sell over the Internet?

Select all that apply.

Digitally delivered goods or services
In 2026, approximately what percentage of this businesses' e-commerce sales came from digitally delivered good or services?
- Percentage
Physical goods
Other services
OR
Don't know

E-commerce - Question identifier: 8

For this business' gross sales conducted over the Internet in 2026, in which of the following regions were the customers located?

Select all that apply.

Canada
For this business' gross sales conducted over the Internet in 2026, in which of the following provinces or territories were the customers located?
Select all that apply.
- Province or territory in which this business is headquartered
- Any other province or territory
United States
Mexico
Other Latin America and the Caribbean
China
Other Asia
European Union
United Kingdom
Other regions
OR
Don't know

E-commerce - Question identifier: 9

In 2026, did this business sell any digitally delivered goods or services to customers located outside of Canada?

Yes
No
Don't know

E-commerce - Question identifier: 10

Which of the following challenges limited or prevented sales over the Internet in 2026?

Select all that apply.

Goods or services not suitable for online sales
Issues adapting goods or services for online sales
High set-up cost
High maintenance cost
High shipping cost
Logistical issues associated with the implementation or maintenance of e-commerce system
Security concerns
Employees lack the skills, training or experience
Language barriers between the business and customers
Legal issues, barriers or concerns
Interprovincial trade barriers
Accessibility concerns
Other
- Specify the other challenges
OR
This business did not face challenges that limited or prevented sales over the Internet
OR
This business does not sell goods or services
OR
Don't know

E-commerce - Question identifier: 11

Which of the following challenges was the greatest in limiting or preventing sales over the Internet in 2026?

Goods or services not suitable for online sales
Issues adapting goods or services for online sales
High set-up cost
High maintenance cost
High shipping cost
Logistical issues associated with the implementation or maintenance of e-commerce system
Security concerns
Employees lack the skills, training or experience
Language barriers between the business and customers
Legal issues, barriers or concerns
Interprovincial trade barriers
Accessibility concerns
Other

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 12

In 2026, did this business allow employees to use generative AI technologies for work?

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools answer questions, provide information or advice and create new content, including text, images, programming code, videos, or other data, based on user prompting such as asking questions or providing instructions.

Examples include ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude and Gemini.

Yes
Did this business pay for licences or subscriptions for generative AI technologies?
- Yes
  What percentage of employees have access to paid versions of generative AI technologies?
  - 75% to 100%
  - 50% to less than 75%
  - 25% to less than 50%
  - More than 0% but less than 25%
- No
- Don't know
No
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 13

In 2026, which of the following AI technologies did this business use?

Include AI technologies which are imbedded in other software and any level of utilization of AI technologies, even if only minimal.
Select all that apply.

AI technologies generating pictures, videos, sound or audio
Which of these types of output did this business generate?
Select all that apply.
- Pictures
- Video
- Sound or audio
AI technologies generating written, spoken language or computer code
Which of these types of output did this business generate?
Select all that apply.
- Written language
- Spoken language
- Computer code
Data analysis and processing with AI
AI Chatbots
AI for analysis of written language
AI for analysis of spoken language
Face recognition systems or other image-analysis software
Hardware with integrated AI
Technologies that automate workflows or assist in decision making
Did this business use agentic AI technologies?
Agentic AI technologies are AI systems given the authority to plan, make decisions and take actions on a user's or a business's behalf, rather than simply generating responses to user inputs. Examples include AI systems that schedule meetings, make purchases, or write and deploy computer code.
- Yes
- No
- Don't know
Other
- Specify the other AI technologies
OR
This business did not use AI technologies
OR
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 14

Which of the following describes the types of AI technologies this business used in 2026?

Select all that apply

Proprietary AI technologies developed by this business
AI technologies customized or adapted for this business
AI technologies used without modification
OR
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 15

In 2026, at what stage of implementation were AI technologies being used for the following business activities?

Researching or is under development/ Implemented in this activity/ No use or not applicable/ Don't know

For marketing or sales
For production processes or procedures
For business administration processes
For research and development
For management of enterprises
For logistics
For Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) security
For human resources management or recruiting

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 16

When were AI technologies first implemented by this business?

Within the last year
From 1 to 3 years ago
From 3 to 5 years ago
More than 5 years ago
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 17

How much did this business spend on AI technologies and related skills training in the last 12 months?

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars. If figures for specific categories are not available, the total for all expenses may be provided instead.

Enter "0" if there is no value to report.

AI-based software licenses or subscription fees
AI-related skills training
AI-related research and development expenses
AI-related hardware expenses
Other AI-related expenditures

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 18

When acquiring AI-related technologies or services, how important are each of the following factors to this business?

Very important/ Somewhat important/ Not important/ Don't know

Seller or service provider is Canadian owned
Seller or service provider has Canadian operations

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 19

Does this business have or have plans to put in place any written policies related to the use of AI technologies?

Include guidelines, memos or other documents related to the use of AI technologies.

Yes, this business has written policies in place
What do these policies cover?
Select all that apply.
- Restrictions on which AI technologies can be used
- Restrictions on how AI technologies can be used
- Quality control measures on inputs for AI technologies
- Quality control measures for outputs of AI technologies
- Requirements for users of AI technologies to take training
- Other
The business does not currently have written policies in place but plans to implement policies in the future
This business has no plans to put written policies in place
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 20

What percentage of employees in this business use AI technologies in their regular work?

Include the use of free and paid AI technologies.

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

75% to 100%
50% to less than 75%
25% to less than 50%
More than 0% but less than 25%
None
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 21

For AI technologies adopted within the past three years, which of the following impacts have AI technologies had on this business's workforce?

Select all that apply.

AI-related training was offered or provided to employees
New employees were hired with AI-related skills
Employees were re-assigned within the business
Fewer employees were hired due to AI technologies
Layoffs or attrition due to AI technologies
Other workforce impacts
- Specify other workforce impacts
OR
No workforce impacts
OR
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 22

For AI technologies adopted within the past three years, how have AI technologies affected this business's total employment?

Increased
Decreased
No change
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 23

Have this business's sales increased due to the implementation of AI technologies?

Yes
No
Too early to assess
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 24

Since the implementation of AI technologies, how has AI impacted the output per employee in this business?

Significant increase
Moderate increase
Minor increase
No change or decrease
Too early to assess
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 25

For AI technologies adopted within the past three years, which of the following other impacts have AI technologies had on this business?

Select all that apply

Computing power or specialized equipment were purchased
Cloud services or cloud storage were purchased
Data collection or data management practices were changed
New workflows were developed
Vendors or consulting services were used to install or integrate AI
Other change
- Specify other changes
OR
Don't know
OR
None of the above

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 26

Which of the following challenges limited this business' implementation or further integration of AI technologies in 2026?

Select all that apply.

Lack of knowledge of available technologies
Lack of technical expertise or skilled personnel
Incompatibility with existing equipment or software
Concerns about the quality of outputs
Cost of technologies or implementation is too high
Employee resistance to introduction of new technologies
Not enough time or resources to implement new technologies
Security concerns
Privacy concerns
Incompatibility with existing business processes
Internet reliability
Legal issues, barriers or concerns
Procurement issues in the acquisition of AI technologies
Challenges in implementation of technologies
Accessibility concerns
Other
- Specify the other challenges
OR
This business did not face challenges in the implementation or further integration of AI technologies
OR
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 27

Which of the following challenges was the greatest in limiting this business' implementation or further integration of AI technologies in 2026?

Lack of knowledge of available technologies
Lack of technical expertise or skilled personnel
Incompatibility with existing equipment or software
Concerns about the quality of outputs
Cost of technologies or implementation is too high
Employee resistance to introduction of new technologies
Not enough time or resources to implement new technologies
Security concerns
Privacy concerns
Incompatibility with existing business processes
Internet reliability
Legal issues, barriers or concerns
Procurement issues in the acquisition of AI technologies
Challenges in implementation of technologies
Accessibility concerns
Other

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 28

In the next 12 months, how likely is this business to adopt or further integrate AI technologies into business operations?

Very likely or somewhat likely
Does this business plan to seek financing to support these activities?
- Yes
- No
- Don't know
Not likely or not at all
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 29

For which of the following reasons did this business not use AI technologies in 2026?

Select all that apply

No business need identified
Lack of knowledge of available technologies
Lack of technical expertise or skilled personnel
Incompatibility with existing equipment or software
Concerns about the quality of outputs
Cost of technologies or implementation is too high
Employee resistance to introduction of new technologies
Not enough time or resources to implement new technologies
Security concerns
Privacy concerns
Lack of trust in AI technologies
Incompatibility with existing business processes
Internet reliability
Legal issues, barriers or concerns
Procurement issues
Challenges in implementation of technologies
Accessibility concerns
Other
- Specify the other reasons
OR
Don't know

Artificial intelligence (AI) – Question identifier: 30

Which of the following was the greatest challenge for why this business did not use AI technologies in 2026?

No business need identified
Lack of knowledge of available technologies
Lack of technical expertise or skilled personnel
Incompatibility with existing equipment or software
Concerns about the quality of outputs
Cost of technologies or implementation is too high
Employee resistance to introduction of new technologies
Not enough time or resources to implement new technologies
Security concerns
Privacy concerns
Lack of trust in AI technologies
Incompatibility with existing business processes
Internet reliability
Legal issues, barriers or concerns
Procurement issues
Challenges in implementation of technologies
Accessibility concerns
Other

Cloud computing

Cloud computing – Question identifier: 31

In 2026, which of the following cloud computing services did this business use?

Cloud computing services are services used over the Internet to access software, processing power or storage capacity.

Select all that apply.

Cloud-based email
Cloud-based software
Processing power to run own software
File storage
Data storage
Cloud-based environment for application development, testing or deployment
Other
- Specify other cloud computing services
OR
Business did not use any cloud computing services
OR
Don't know

Cloud computing – Question identifier: 32

In the last 12 months, how much did this business spend on cloud computing services?

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars.

Enter "0" if this business did not have any spending on cloud computing services.

Cloud computing expense
OR
Don't know

Cloud computing – Question identifier: 33

When acquiring cloud-computing services, how important are each of the following factors to this business?

Very important/Somewhat important/Not important/Don't know

Service provider is Canadian owned
Data or information remains or resides in Canada

Data

Data – Question identifier: 34

In the last 12 months, did this business purchase any data or information?

Examples include customer or client data or information and data for research purposes.

Yes
No
Don't know

Data – Question identifier: 35

How much did this business spend on data or information from the following sources in the last 12 months?

If precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimate in Canadian dollars. If figures for specific categories are not available, the total for all expenses may be provided instead.

Enter "0" if there is no value to report.

Data from Canadian-owned sources
Data from foreign-owned sources

Data – Question identifier: 36

In 2026, which of the following types of data or information did this business store electronically?

Select all that apply.

Customer or client data or information
Employee data or information
Data or information from other internal sources
Other data or information
- Specify other data or information
OR
No data or information were stored electronically
OR
Don't know

Data – Question identifier: 37

In 2026, where were the servers storing data or information located?

Select all that apply.

In Canada
Outside of Canada
OR
Don't know

Data – Question identifier: 38

What methods did this business use to protect data or information stored electronically in 2026?

Select all that apply.

Store data offline
Limit access
Encryption of data
Protection by third party
Other
OR
None
OR
Don't know

Data – Question identifier: 39

In 2026, did this business use any of the following types of data or information to train or fine-tune AI models?

Include activities conducted by third parties using data acquired by this business.

Select all that apply.

Customer or client data or information
Employee data or information
Data or information collected from other internal sources
Other
OR
This business did not train or fine-tune AI models with data or information
OR
Don't know

Data – Question identifier: 40

In 2026, for what purposes were data analyzed by this business?

Include AI-based analytical techniques.

Select all that apply.

Market analysis
Financial analysis
Targeted marketing
Adjusting inventories
Performance measurement
Improvement of products, services or methods
To sell datasets, analyses or other data products
Operational decision making
Other
- Specify the other purposes for which this business analyzes data
OR
This business does not analyze data

Internet-connected smart devices

Internet-connected smart devices – Question identifier: 41

Which of the following Internet-connected smart devices did this business use in 2026?

Internet-connected smart devices are everyday objects with Internet connectivity enabling them to send and receive data.

Exclude smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

Select all that apply.

Devices for energy consumption management
Devices for security
Other consumer-market devices
Industrial equipment
Devices for logistics management
Infrastructure for Internet-connected smart devices
Other
OR
Business does not use internet connected smart devices
OR
Don't know

Quantum technologies

Quantum technologies – Question identifier: 42

In 2026, did this business use or perform research on quantum technologies?

Include quantum technologies this business is currently developing.

Select all that apply.

Yes, this business used quantum technologies
Yes, this business performed research on quantum technologies
OR
No
OR
Don't know

Quantum technologies – Question identifier: 43

Does this business currently have any plans to adopt quantum technologies?

Yes, within the next two years
Yes, within the next two to five years
Yes, when the desired technology becomes available
No, this business has already assessed quantum technologies and has no plans to adopt them
No, this business has not assessed quantum technologies and has no plans to adopt them

Use of other technologies

Use of other technologies – Question identifier: 44

Which of the following technologies or techniques did this business use in 2026?

Select all that apply.

Customer relationship management (CRM) software
Electronic data interchange (EDI)
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
Radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags
Robotics
3D printing
Open-source software (OSS)
Blockchain technologies
Data analytics software
Geomatics or geospatial technologies
Nanotechnologies
Biotechnologies
Clean technologies
OR
None

Skills and employment

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 45

In 2026, did this business provide training to develop or upgrade the technical skills of its employees?

Include training provided to any type of employee, and AI-related and non-AI-related technical skills.

Yes
Was any of the training for AI-related skills?
- Yes
- No
- Don't know
No
Don't know
Not applicable

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 46

In 2026, did this business attempt to recruit employees with any of the following technical skills?

Include both part-time and full-time employees.

Select all that apply.

Knowledge of, or experience with, building technical infrastructure
Knowledge of, or experience with, AI technologies
Knowledge of, or experience with, e-commerce sales or digital trade
Knowledge of, or experience with, other particular technologies
Programming, software development, or app development
Website development
Social media management
Data science, management or analysis
Knowledge of cyber security principles or techniques
Media editing
Other
- Specify the other technical skills
OR
This business did not attempt to recruit employees with technical skills

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 47

In 2026, for which of the following technical skills did this business attempt to recruit employees from outside of Canada?

Include both part-time and full-time employees.

Select all that apply.

Knowledge of, or experience with, building technical infrastructure
Knowledge of, or experience with, AI technologies
Knowledge of, or experience with, e-commerce sales or digital trade
Knowledge of, or experience with, other particular technologies
Programming, software development, or app development
Website development
Social media management
Data science, management or analysis
Knowledge of cyber security principles or techniques
Media editing
Other
OR
This business did not attempt to recruit employees from outside of Canada with technical skills

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 48

Excluding AI-related skills, did this business experience any of the following challenges in filling job vacancies for employees with technical skills in 2026?

Include recruitment or hiring of employees with technical skills for this business done by a third party.

Select all that apply.

Lack of skilled candidates
Salary requests too high
Not enough time for effective recruitment
Lack of candidate interest in the position
Difficulty finding Canadian candidates
Immigration challenges
Other
- Specify the other challenges
OR
None
OR
Don't know

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 49

Excluding AI-related skills, which of the following was the greatest challenge in filling job vacancies for employees with technical skills in 2026?

Lack of skilled candidates
Salary requests too high
Not enough time for effective recruitment
Lack of candidate interest in the position
Difficulty finding Canadian candidates
Immigration challenges
Other

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 50

Did this business experience any of the following challenges in filling job vacancies for AI-related skills in 2026?

Include recruitment or hiring of employees with AI-related skills for this business done by a third party.

Select all that apply.

Lack of skilled candidates
Salary requests too high
Not enough time for effective recruitment
Lack of candidate interest in the position
Difficulty finding Canadian candidates
Immigration challenges
Other
- Specify the other challenges
OR
None
OR
Don't know

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 51

Which of the following was the greatest challenge in filling job vacancies for AI-related skills in 2026?

Lack of skilled candidates
Salary requests too high
Not enough time for effective recruitment
Lack of candidate interest in the position
Difficulty finding Canadian candidates
Immigration challenges
Other

Skills and employment – Question identifier: 52

Did this business offer employees the option to telework in 2026?

Telework is a flexible working practice that allows employees to work outside the business's premises on a network enabled by digital technology. This practice is also often referred to as working from home.

Include both part-time and full-time employees.

Yes
On an average week in 2026, what percentage of this business' employees teleworked?
If precise figures are not available or the year is not yet complete, please provide your best estimate.
- Percentage
No
Don't know

Notification of intent to extract web data

Notification of intent to extract web data – Question identifier: 53

What are this business's website addresses?

Website addresses

National Travel Survey: C.V.s for Person-Trips by Duration of Trip, Main Trip Purpose and Country or Region of Trip Destination - Q1 2026

National Travel Survey: C.V.s for Person-Trips by Duration of Trip, Main Trip Purpose and Country or Region of Trip Destination - Q4 2025
Table summary
This table displays the results of C.V.s for Person-Trips by Duration of Trip, Main Trip Purpose and Country or Region of Trip Destination. The information is grouped by Duration of trip (appearing as row headers), Main Trip Purpose, Country or Region of Trip Destination (Total, Canada, United States, Overseas) calculated using Person-Trips in Thousands (× 1,000) and C.V. as a units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Duration of Trip	Main Trip Purpose	Country or Region of Trip Destination
		Total		Canada		United States		Overseas
		Person-Trips (x 1,000)	C.V.	Person-Trips (x 1,000)	C.V.	Person-Trips (x 1,000)	C.V.	Person-Trips (x 1,000)	C.V.
Total Duration	Total Main Trip Purpose	69,012	A	59,948	A	4,886	B	4,178	A
	Holiday, leisure or recreation	23,601	A	18,409	B	2,080	B	3,113	A
	Visit friends or relatives	27,663	A	25,637	B	1,180	B	846	B
	Personal conference, convention or trade show	1,860	D	1,801	D	58	E	2	E
	Shopping, non-routine	4,330	C	3,751	C	575	E	5	E
	Other personal reasons	5,452	B	4,950	B	429	C	74	E
	Business conference, convention or trade show	2,080	C	1,838	C	207	C	35	E
	Other business	4,024	B	3,562	B	358	C	104	D
Same-Day	Total Main Trip Purpose	44,127	A	42,277	A	1,850	C	..
	Holiday, leisure or recreation	12,735	B	12,129	B	606	D	..
	Visit friends or relatives	17,813	B	17,533	B	280	D	..
	Personal conference, convention or trade show	1,602	E	1,586	E	F		..
	Shopping, non-routine	4,146	C	3,573	C	573	E	..
	Other personal reasons	4,355	B	4,032	B	323	D	..
	Business conference, convention or trade show	844	D	837	D	F		..
	Other business	2,631	C	2,587	C	44	E	..
Overnight	Total Main Trip Purpose	24,885	A	17,671	A	3,036	A	4,178	A
	Holiday, leisure or recreation	10,866	A	6,280	B	1,473	B	3,113	A
	Visit friends or relatives	9,850	A	8,104	B	900	B	846	B
	Personal conference, convention or trade show	258	C	215	C	41	E	2	E
	Shopping, non-routine	184	C	178	C	F		5	E
	Other personal reasons	1,097	B	918	B	105	D	74	E
	Business conference, convention or trade show	1,236	B	1,000	C	200	C	35	E
	Other business	1,393	B	975	C	314	C	104	D
.. data not available Estimates contained in this table have been assigned a letter to indicate their coefficient of variation (c.v.) (expressed as a percentage). The letter grades represent the following coefficients of variation: A c.v. between or equal to 0.00% and 5.00% and means Excellent. B c.v. between or equal to 5.01% and 15.00% and means Very good. C c.v. between or equal to 15.01% and 25.00% and means Good. D c.v. between or equal to 25.01% and 35.00% and means Acceptable. E c.v. greater than 35.00% and means Use with caution. F too unreliable to be published

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