The data collected in this quarterly survey will be used to produce an index that measures the change in average prices charged for securities brokerage services in Canada. Statistics Canada will use the index to estimate inflation-adjusted growth and productivity for this sector of the Canadian economy. This survey applies to registered dealer and broker firms in Canada that provide full-service brokerage services to retail clients.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
Collection period:
Quarterly survey
Collection methods:
Survey participation:
Confidentiality
Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.
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.
Data sharing agreements and record linkage
To enhance the data from this survey and reduce response burden, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.
Topics covered in the survey
The survey asks questions about
- prices and price indexes
- service price indexes.