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.
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, «Insert division name»
150 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0T6
You may also contact us by email at «insert division's email» or by fax at «insert fax number».
For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the statistical agencies of Prince Edward Island, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
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
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
- When did the main activity change?
- No
6. Search and select the industry classification code that best corresponds to this business or organization's main activity.
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
Enter keywords or a brief description, then press the Search button
Method of collection
1. For [Month], 2019, this survey collects information on the following:
- the type of vehicle sold, i.e., passenger cars, 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 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 and type of vehicle (e.g., passenger cars, 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.
Vehicle types
1. Please indicate the type(s) of vehicles sold.
Select all that apply.
Passenger Cars
Include all automobiles sold whose primary function is to carry passengers, such as those used for commercial purposes (i.e., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets).
Light Trucks (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) GVWR ranges from 0-14000lb
Include all minivans, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Heavy Trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) GVWR exceeding 14000lb
Include all heavy trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Buses and Coaches
Include all buses and coaches sold regardless of the intended use.
Passenger car sales
2. Please report the number and value of passenger cars sold.
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
Passenger Cars
Include all automobiles sold whose primary function is to carry passengers, such as those used for commercial purposes (i.e., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets).
Light Trucks (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) GVWR ranges from 0-14000lb
Include all minivans, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Heavy Trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) GVWR exceeding 14000lb
Include all heavy trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Buses and Coaches
Include all buses and coaches sold regardless of the intended use.
| Number of Passenger Cars | Dollar Value CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
| Prince Edward Island | ||
| Nova Scotia | ||
| New Brunswick | ||
| Quebec | ||
| Ontario | ||
| Manitoba | ||
| Saskatchewan | ||
| Alberta | ||
| British Columbia | ||
| Yukon | ||
| Northwest Territories | ||
| Nunavut | ||
| Total passenger cars sold in Canada |
Light truck sales
3. Please report the number and value of light trucks (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) sold.
Include all minivans, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Passenger Cars
Include all automobiles sold whose primary function is to carry passengers, such as those used for commercial purposes (i.e., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets).
Light Trucks (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) GVWR ranges from 0-14000lb
Include all minivans, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Heavy Trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) GVWR exceeding 14000lb
Include all heavy trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Buses and Coaches
Include all buses and coaches sold regardless of the intended use.
| Number of Light Trucks | Dollar Value CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
| Prince Edward Island | ||
| Nova Scotia | ||
| New Brunswick | ||
| Quebec | ||
| Ontario | ||
| Manitoba | ||
| Saskatchewan | ||
| Alberta | ||
| British Columbia | ||
| Yukon | ||
| Northwest Territories | ||
| Nunavut | ||
| Total light trucks sold in Canada |
Heavy truck sales
4. Please report the number and value of heavy trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) sold.
Include all heavy trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Passenger Cars
Include all automobiles sold whose primary function is to carry passengers, such as those used for commercial purposes (i.e., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets).
Light Trucks (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) GVWR ranges from 0-14000lb
Include all minivans, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Heavy Trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) GVWR exceeding 14000lb
Include all heavy trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Buses and Coaches
Include all buses and coaches sold regardless of the intended use.
| Number of Heavy Trucks | Dollar Value CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
| Prince Edward Island | ||
| Nova Scotia | ||
| New Brunswick | ||
| Quebec | ||
| Ontario | ||
| Manitoba | ||
| Saskatchewan | ||
| Alberta | ||
| British Columbia | ||
| Yukon | ||
| Northwest Territories | ||
| Nunavut | ||
| Total heavy trucks sold in Canada |
Bus and coach sales
5. Please report the number and value of buses and coaches sold.
Include all buses and coaches sold regardless of the intended use.
Passenger Cars
Include all automobiles sold whose primary function is to carry passengers, such as those used for commercial purposes (i.e., taxis, auto rentals and any other fleets).
Light Trucks (e.g., classes 1, 2, 3) GVWR ranges from 0-14000lb
Include all minivans, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Heavy Trucks (e.g., classes 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) GVWR exceeding 14000lb
Include all heavy trucks and vans sold regardless of the intended use.
Buses and Coaches
Include all buses and coaches sold regardless of the intended use.
| Number of Buses and Coaches | Dollar Value CAN$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | ||
| Prince Edward Island | ||
| Nova Scotia | ||
| New Brunswick | ||
| Quebec | ||
| Ontario | ||
| Manitoba | ||
| Saskatchewan | ||
| Alberta | ||
| British Columbia | ||
| Yukon | ||
| Northwest Territories | ||
| Nunavut | ||
| Total buses and coaches sold in Canada |
Contact person
1. 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?
- 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?