The objective of the Freight Rail Services Price Index (FRSPI) is to provide monthly and quarterly estimates of price changes for the mainline freight rail industry in Canada.
The data collected in this survey are used to produce the FRSPI. This index measures the price movements of services provided by mainline freight rail carriers. Businesses use this index to gain a better understanding of their industry and assess their performance. Statistics Canada uses this index to deflate current dollar values and derive real growth and productivity for this sector of the economy.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
Collection period:
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 to reduce the 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:
- price of a shipment;
- fuel surcharge.