Financial Information Colleges (FINCOL)

Results from this survey allow users a better understanding of the financial position (income and expenditures) of all colleges in Canada.

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


Collection period:

From November 6, 2024 to September 30, 2025


Collection methods:

Electronic File Transfer Service (EFTS)


Survey participation:

Voluntary

Confidentiality

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

Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes.

Data sharing agreements and record linkage

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

Topics covered in the survey

The survey asks questions about:

  • sources of income (federal, provincial, municipal, fees and other)
  • expenditures (salaries and non-salary)

Published data

Statistics Canada publishes the results of its surveys in many formats. To find all the documents related to this survey, follow the links below and type the name of the survey in the search engine located at the left of your screen to filter the results.

Data: You will find tables, profiles of a community or region, thematic maps, public use microdata files, and data visualization tools.

Analysis: You will have direct access to Stats in brief (e.g., releases from The Daily, fact sheets), articles and reports, and journals and periodicals.