Why do we conduct this survey?
This survey is conducted by Statistics Canada in order to collect the necessary information to support the Integrated Business Statistics Program (IBSP). This program combines various survey and administrative data to develop comprehensive measures of the Canadian economy.
The automotive industry plays a prominent role in the Canadian economy. This survey provides information on the sales of new motor vehicles in Canada by North American and overseas automobile manufacturers. This information serves as a very important indicator of Canadian economic performance and is required by government in establishing informed economic policies. The business community uses this information to analyze market performance and developments.
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.
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, 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 infostats@statcan.gc.ca or by fax at 1-514-496-4879.
For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, as well as with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Please be advised that the information provided in this and future questionnaires, including any data and details related to the new motor vehicle sales survey, will be shared with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
This information will be shared for internal purposes only, under the strict understanding that it will be used in accordance with Statistics Canada relevant data privacy policies and regulations.
The recipient(s), ECCC, is expected to maintain the confidentiality of this information, ensuring that it is not disclosed to unauthorized parties. The information should be used solely for the purposes of gaining a deeper understanding of the quantities of refrigerants imported pre-charged into vehicle air-conditioners and for producing reliable, unbiased and accurate information and analysis in support of ECCC mandate.
By accessing this data, the recipient(s) acknowledge(s) their responsibility to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the information, and to comply with all applicable regulations stated in the “Request to enter into data-sharing agreement” form and the “Memorandum of Understanding” between Statistics Canada and ECCC.
Furthermore, if the respondent does not agree with the sharing of their data as outlined above, they are required to notify Statistics Canada in writing within one month from the date of receiving this notice. Upon receipt of such notification, appropriate measures will be taken to address the manufacturer’s concerns.
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 code
- Country
- Canada
- United States
- Email address
- Telephone number (including area code)
Extension number (if applicable). The maximum number of characters is 10. - Fax number (including area code)
3. Verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.
- Operational
- Not currently operational
Why is this business or organization not currently operational?- Seasonal operations
- When did this business or organization close for the season?
- Date
- When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
- Date
- When did this business or organization close for the season?
- Ceased operations
- When did this business or organization cease operations?
- Date
- Why did this business or organization cease operations?
- Bankruptcy
- Liquidation
- Dissolution
- Other - Specify the other reasons why the operations ceased
- When did this business or organization cease operations?
- Sold operations
- When was this business or organization sold?
- Date
- What is the legal name of the buyer?
- When was this business or organization sold?
- Amalgamated with other businesses or organizations
- When did this business or organization amalgamate?
- Date
- What is the legal name of the resulting or continuing business or organization?
- What are the legal names of the other amalgamated businesses or organizations?
- When did this business or organization amalgamate?
- Temporarily inactive but will re-open
- When did this business or organization become temporarily inactive?
- Date
- When does this business or organization expect to resume operations?
- Date
- Why is this business or organization temporarily inactive?
- When did this business or organization become temporarily inactive?
- No longer operating due to other reasons
- When did this business or organization cease operations?
- Date
- Why did this business or organization cease operations?
- When did this business or organization cease operations?
- Seasonal operations
Method of collection
1. For [Month], 2026, this survey collects information on the following:
- the type of vehicle sold, i.e., passenger cars, minivans, passenger vans and SUVs, light trucks (e.g.,, classes 1, 2, 3) heavy trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8), and buses and coaches;
- for each type of vehicle sold, the fuel type, i.e., zero-emission and all other fuel types
- for each type of vehicle sold, the number and dollar value sold by province and territory.
You have the option of completing the electronic questionnaire, which involves filling out one worksheet for each type of vehicle sold, or attaching files containing the required information.
Please indicate your preferred method of completion.
- Answering the remaining questions
- Attaching files
Attach files
2. Please attach up to five files that provide the information required for this survey, that is, the total number and dollar value of vehicles sold, broken down by province, fuel type (e.g., zero-emission and all other fuel types) and type of vehicle (e.g., passenger cars, minivans, passenger vans and SUVs, light trucks, heavy trucks and buses/coaches).
To attach files
- Press the Attach files button.
- Choose the file to attach. Multiple files can be attached.
Note:
- Each file must not exceed 5 MB.
- All attachments combined must not exceed 50 MB.
- The name and size of each file attached will be displayed on the page.
Type of vehicle
3. Indicate the type of vehicles sold.
Select all that apply.
- New passenger automobiles
Include all new automobiles sold whose primary function is to carry passengers. - New minivans, passenger vans and SUVs (including crossovers)
Include all new minivans, passenger vans and SUVs (including crossovers) sold regardless of the intended use. - New light trucks and commercial vans
Include all new light pickup trucks and commercial vans (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) GVWR ranges from 0-14000lb, sold regardless of the intended use. - New medium or heavy trucks
Include all new medium and heavy trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) GVWR exceeding 14000lb, sold regardless of the intended use. - New buses
Include all large motor vehicles designed primarily for public transit on city streets or for conveying travellers on trips or tours to other destinations.
New passenger automobile sales
4. Report the number and value of new passenger vehicles sold by fuel type.
Zero-emission vehicles include electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and must have the potential to produce zero tailpipe emissions.
Include:
- all automobiles sold for the primary purpose of carrying passengers, including those used for commercial purposes (e.g., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets)
- demonstrator automobiles sold to the consumers
Exclude sales tax.
| Number of zero-emission units sold | Dollar value of zero-emission in CAN$ | Number of all other fuel types units sold | Dollar value of all other fuel type units sold CAN$ | |
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| Ontario | ||||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Alberta | ||||
| British Columbia | ||||
| Yukon | ||||
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Nunavut | ||||
| Total new passenger vehicles sold in Canada |
New minivan, passenger van and sport utility vehicle (including crossovers) sales
5. Report the number and value of new minivans, passenger vans and sport utility vehicles (including crossovers) sold by fuel type
Zero-emission vehicles include electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and must have the potential to produce zero tailpipe emissions.
Include:
- all new minivans, passenger vans, and sport utility vehicles (including crossovers) sold regardless of the intended use
- demonstrator minivans, passenger vans and sport utility vehicles (including crossovers) sold to consumers.
Exclude sales tax.
| Number of zero-emission units sold | Dollar value of zero-emission units sold CAN$ | Number of all other fuel type units sold | Dollar value of all other fuel type units sold CAN$ | |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Quebec | ||||
| Ontario | ||||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Alberta | ||||
| British Columbia | ||||
| Yukon | ||||
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Nunavut | ||||
| Total new minivans, passenger vans, and SUVs (including crossovers) sold in Canada |
New light pickup truck and commercial van sales
6. Report the number and value of new light pickup trucks and commercial vans sold, by fuel type.
Zero-emission vehicles include electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and must have the potential to produce zero tailpipe emissions.
Include:
- all new light pickup trucks and commercial vans sold for the primary purpose of carrying passengers, including those used for commercial purposes (e.g., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets)
- demonstrator pickup trucks and commercial vans sold to consumers
Exclude sales tax.
| Number of zero-emission units sold | Dollar value of zero-emission units sold CAN$ | Number of all other fuel type units sold | Dollar value of all other fuel type units sold CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Quebec | ||||
| Ontario | ||||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Alberta | ||||
| British Columbia | ||||
| Yukon | ||||
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Nunavut | ||||
| Total new pickup trucks and commercial vans sold in Canada |
New medium or heavy truck sales
7. Report the number and value of new medium or heavy trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sold, by fuel type.
Zero-emission vehicles include electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and must have the potential to produce zero tailpipe emissions.
Include all new medium or heavy trucks sold regardless of the intended use.
Exclude sales tax.
| Number of zero-emission units sold | Dollar value of zero-emission units sold CAN$ | Number of all other fuel type units sold | Dollar value of all other fuel units sold CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Quebec | ||||
| Ontario | ||||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Alberta | ||||
| British Columbia | ||||
| Yukon | ||||
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Nunavut | ||||
| Total new medium or heavy trucks sold in Canada |
New bus sales
8. Report the number and value of new buses sold, by fuel type.
Zero-emission vehicles include electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles and must have the potential to produce zero tailpipe emissions.
Include all large motor vehicles designed primarily for public transit on city streets or for conveying travellers on trips or tours to other destinations.
Exclude sales tax.
| Number of zero-emission units sold | Dollar value of zero-emission units sold CAN$ | Number of all other fuel type units sold | Dollar value of all other fuel type units sold CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||||
| Prince Edward Island | ||||
| Nova Scotia | ||||
| New Brunswick | ||||
| Quebec | ||||
| Ontario | ||||
| Manitoba | ||||
| Saskatchewan | ||||
| Alberta | ||||
| British Columbia | ||||
| Yukon | ||||
| Northwest Territories | ||||
| Nunavut | ||||
| Total new buses sold in Canada |
Changes or events
16. Indicate any changes or events that affected the reported values for this business or organization compared with the last reporting period.
Select all that apply
- Strike or lock-out
- 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
- Acquisition of business or business units
- Merger of business or business units
- Other
OR - No changes or events
Contact person
17. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information.
Is the respondents given names and respondent family names the best person to contact?
- Yes
- No
Who is the best person to contact about this questionnaire?
- First name
- Last name
- Title
- Email address
- Telephone number (including area code)
- Extension number (if applicable)
The maximum number of characters is 5. - Fax number (including area code)
Feedback
1. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?
Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.
- Hours
- Minutes
2. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?