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Summary of the Formative Evaluation of Microdata Access: Virtual Data Lab Project

Statistics Canada launched the Virtual Data Lab (VDL) pilot that—in its end state—will provide remote access to detailed, anonymized social and business microdata for research and analysis through a secure cloud-based interface. The pilot was built on the foundation of the research data centres (RDC) and the Canadian Centre for Data Development and Economic Research (CDER).

The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Treasury Board's Policy on Results (2016) and Statistics Canada's Integrated Risk-based Audit and Evaluation Plan (2019–20 to 2023–24). The main objective of the evaluation was to provide a neutral, evidence-based assessment of the VDL pilot. Three areas were examined:

To what extent are existing DataLab assessments comprehensive in considering all users, identifying user needs and aligning project planning with desired outcomes?
To what extent has information from completed assessments been integrated into the DataLab project?
To what extent have performance measurement and risk assessment frameworks been implemented?

It should be noted that the conducting phase of the evaluation, during which all data for the report were collected, was completed before the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the findings and recommendations do not consider the activities or decisions that took place after March 2020.

The evaluation found that the assessments are comprehensive in their coverage of existing users and in identifying user needs and feedback trends - particularly among federal government and academic users. In addition, collectively the existing assessments are comprehensive in their coverage of all project dimensions and in alignment with the desired outcomes set out in project planning and framework documents. Finally, the assessments have been leveraged to inform strategies and planning.

In terms of performance measurement and risk assessment frameworks, the evaluation found that performance indicators have been articulated and a risk management framework exists.

The evaluation proposed two recommendations:

Recommendation 1:
The Assistant Chief Statistician, Strategic Engagement (Field 4), should ensure that given the level of complexity and dependence on other parts of the agency, contingencies and clearer timeframes be articulated for activities.
Recommendation 2:
The Assistant Chief Statistician, Strategic Engagement (Field 4), should ensure that governance mechanisms are in place that effectively manage horizontal activities in a holistic manner including the clear establishment and understanding of roles and responsibilities.

Update: Since the end of the reference period for the evaluation (March 2020), the VDL Project team has launched and completed a variety of initiatives to meet urgent emerging needs and at the same time accelerate project development. These initiatives included: launching an interim access solution to facilitate COVID-19 research; piloting a cloud environment for a project on opioids with federal partners; working closely with governing bodies to approve frameworks and approaches; and creating and revising key documents such as contracts and agreements to ensure they reflected the VDL framework and governance. The team also updated the project plan to account for progress in several areas including the development and implementation of a corporate client relationship management system and initiated working groups to address issues such as onboarding roles and responsibilities.

Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (February 2021)

Retail Commodity Survey: CVs for Total Sales (February 2021)
NAPCS-CANADA	Month
NAPCS-CANADA	202011	202012	202101	202102
Total commodities, retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services	0.58	1.17	0.58	0.72
Retail Services (except commissions) [561]	0.58	1.15	0.59	0.71
Food at retail [56111]	0.68	0.90	0.88	0.94
Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, at retail [56112]	0.57	0.59	0.52	0.60
Cannabis products, at retail [56113]	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00
Clothing at retail [56121]	1.73	1.52	1.09	1.29
Footwear at retail [56122]	1.86	1.94	1.13	3.00
Jewellery and watches, luggage and briefcases, at retail [56123]	2.11	2.94	5.03	4.87
Home furniture, furnishings, housewares, appliances and electronics, at retail [56131]	0.64	0.70	0.90	0.96
Sporting and leisure products (except publications, audio and video recordings, and game software), at retail [56141]	1.72	1.67	2.55	2.82
Publications at retail [56142]	5.91	7.64	8.05	5.79
Audio and video recordings, and game software, at retail [56143]	5.72	6.88	4.35	5.81
Motor vehicles at retail [56151]	2.04	5.14	1.79	2.68
Recreational vehicles at retail [56152]	5.75	6.21	3.85	3.94
Motor vehicle parts, accessories and supplies, at retail [56153]	1.37	2.99	1.49	1.83
Automotive and household fuels, at retail [56161]	2.27	2.26	2.41	2.11
Home health products at retail [56171]	3.70	3.44	2.92	2.44
Infant care, personal and beauty products, at retail [56172]	3.00	3.14	2.70	2.02
Hardware, tools, renovation and lawn and garden products, at retail [56181]	1.51	1.69	2.61	2.09
Miscellaneous products at retail [56191]	2.36	2.12	2.38	2.22
Total retail trade commissions and miscellaneous services^{Footnote 1}	1.47	2.43	1.42	1.65
Footnotes Footnote 1 Comprises the following North American Product Classification System (NAPCS): 51411, 51412, 53112, 56211, 57111, 58111, 58121, 58122, 58131, 58141, 72332, 833111, 841, 85131 and 851511. Return to footnote 1 referrer

Canadian Economic News, April 2021 edition

This module provides a concise summary of selected Canadian economic events, as well as international and financial market developments by calendar month. It is intended to provide contextual information only to support users of the economic data published by Statistics Canada. In identifying major events or developments, Statistics Canada is not suggesting that these have a material impact on the published economic data in a particular reference month.

All information presented here is obtained from publicly available news and information sources, and does not reflect any protected information provided to Statistics Canada by survey respondents.

COVID-19 timeline

The Government of Manitoba announced on April 1st it was extending the provincewide state of emergency for a period of 30 days. On April 30th, the Government extended the state of emergency for another 30 days.
The Government of Nova Scotia announced on April 2nd it was renewing the state of emergency until April 18th. On April 13th, the Government announced that restrictions on the New Brunswick border would be reinstated on April 15th and that people coming from New Brunswick would have to self-isolate upon arrival. On April 16th, the state of emergency was renewed until May 2nd.
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on April 7th it was extending the provincial public health orders announced on March 9th, and the Regina and area revisions announced on March 24th, until April 26th. On April 20th, the Government extended all current provincial health orders until May 10th.
The Government of the Northwest Territories announced on April 8th it had extended the State of Emergency in the City of Yellowknife until April 22nd. On April 22nd, the State of Emergency was extended until May 6th. On April 13th, the Government announced it had extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency until April 27th. On April 27th, the Government extended the territory-wide Public Health Emergency until May 11th.
The Government of British Columbia announced on April 13th it had formally extended the provincial state of emergency until April 27th. On April 27th, the Government extended the provincial state of emergency until May 11th.
The Council of Atlantic Premiers announced on April 13th that given the recent surge in cases of COVID-19 in parts of Atlantic Canada and the emergence of more transmissible forms of the virus, it had agreed to delay the reopening of the Atlantic Bubble by at least two weeks, to May 3rd.
The Government of Nunavut announced on April 15th it had extended the territory's public health emergency until April 29th. On April 29th, the Government extended the public health emergency until May 13th.
The Government of Canada announced on April 20th that discretionary (non-essential) travel restrictions between the United States and Canada would be extended until May 21st. On April 22nd, the Government of Canada announced it was suspending all commercial and private passenger flights from India and Pakistan for 30 days.

Selected COVID-19 responses

On April 1st, the Government of Ontario announced it was imposing a provincewide emergency brake, effective April 3rd for at least four weeks. The Government said measures include:
- Prohibiting indoor organized public events and social gatherings and limiting the capacity for outdoor organized public events or social gatherings to a 5-person maximum;
- Restricting in-person shopping in all retail settings, including a 50% capacity limit for supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores, and 25% for all other retail including big box stores;
- Prohibiting personal care services;
- Prohibiting indoor and outdoor dining; and
- Prohibiting the use of facilities for indoor or outdoor sports and recreational fitness (e.g., gyms).
The Government also asked Ontarians to limit trips outside the home to necessities such as food, medication, medical appointments, supporting vulnerable community members, or exercising outdoors.
On April 7th, the Government declared a third provincial emergency and that, effective April 8th, the Government was issuing a province-wide Stay-at-Home order except for essential purposes, with measures including:
- Limiting the majority of non-essential retailers to only operate for curbside pick-up and delivery;
- Restricting access to shopping malls;
- Restricting discount and big box stores and in-person retail sales to grocery items, pet care supplies, household cleaning supplies, pharmaceutical items, health care items, and personal care items only;
- Permitting certain stores, including safety supply stores, rental and leasing services, optical stores, vehicle and equipment repair, and telecommunication providers, to operate for in-person retail by appointment only and subject to a 25% capacity limit and restricting allowable hours of operation to between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.; and
- Permitting outdoor garden centres and plant nurseries, and indoor greenhouses, to operate with a 25% capacity limit and a restriction on hours of operation to between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
The Government said schools and childcare will remain open in public health regions where permitted.
On April 12th, the Government announced it was moving elementary and secondary schools to remote learning effective April 19th, following the April break.
On April 16th, the Government said both the provincial declaration of emergency and the Stay-at-Home order had been extended for an additional two weeks and that it was restricting travel into Ontario from Manitoba and Quebec. The Government also said it intended to implement the following public health and workplace safety measures effective April 17th:
- Prohibit all outdoor social gatherings and organized public events;
- Close all non-essential workplaces in the construction sector; and
- Reduce capacity limits to 25% in all retail settings where in-store shopping is permitted, including supermarkets, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
On March 31st, the Government of Quebec announced that effective April 1st, the Bas-Saint-Laurent, Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches and Outaouais were moved to the red level. In addition, the Government said special emergency measures would apply from April 1st until April 12th in the Metropolitan Community of Quebec (including Lévis) and in the city of Gatineau and the MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais, including:
- A curfew in effect from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.;
- The closure of primary and secondary schools (online learning); cinemas, theaters and museums; restaurants (except for delivery and take-out counters); and non-essential businesses;
- Banning businesses from selling non-essential products; and
- Outdoor sports or leisure activities permitted only with people residing at the same address or by a group of 8 people with distancing.
On April 4th, the Government of Quebec announced that given the significant increase in new cases, the above special emergency measure would apply to several sectors of the Chaudière-Appalaches region effective April 5th until April 12th.
On April 6th, the Government announced a tightening of health restrictions for the red alert level, effective April 8th, including:
- Indoor public places closed for the practice of leisure and sports;
- Gyms are closed;
- Prohibition to travel to a yellow tier region.
On April 8th, the Government announced the extension of special emergency measures until April 18th in Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches and Outaouais regions. The Government also said that effective April 11th until further notice, the curfew in the Montreal and Laval regions will be extended by 1 hour to between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
On April 13th, the Government announced that the special emergency measures in force would be extended to April 25th for the Quebec Metropolitan Community of the Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches and Outaouais regions.
On April 20th, the Government announced that the special emergency measures would be extended until May 2 in the Outaouais and Chaudière-Appalaches regions and in the territory of the Quebec Metropolitan Community.
On April 6th, the Government of Alberta announced that it was moving back into Step 1 of COVID-19 restrictions and that effective midnight:
- Retail services and shopping malls will be limited to 15% capacity;
- Only one-on-one training with an individual or household is permitted for indoor fitness activities;
- Outdoor physical activity is allowed with up to 10 people; and
- Adult performance activities, including dancing, singing, acting, playing a musical instrument and any rehearsal or theatrical performances, are not permitted.
The Government also said that effective noon on April 9th:
- Restaurants would be restricted to providing only takeout, delivery, and patio service.
On April 6th, the Government of Nova Scotia announced that effective April 7th:
- The Newfoundland and Labrador border is opening, and that with this change all residents of Atlantic Canada can go to Nova Scotia without having to self-isolate upon arrival;
- Malls, retail businesses and fitness facilities can return to operating at 100% capacity, with physical distancing; and
- Sports practices, training and games, and arts and culture rehearsals and performances can have 75 people.
On April 20th, the Government announced it was placing additional restrictions on travel into the province and that effective April 22nd, people from outside Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador would not be allowed to enter Nova Scotia unless their travel was essential or they were permanent residents of Nova Scotia.
On April 22nd, the Government announced that effective April 23rd the following restrictions would be in place for all areas of Halifax Regional Municipality and some communities on its borders:
- The indoor and outdoor gathering limit is five;
- Restaurants and licensed establishments are closed to seated service;
- Retail businesses and malls can operate at 25% capacity;
- Personal services such as hair salons, barber shops and spas are closed;
- Indoor fitness facilities, like gyms and yoga studios, and sport and recreation facilities are closed;
- No sports practices, training, games, competitions or tournaments;
- No social events, special events, festivals, arts/cultural events, sports events, faith gatherings, wedding receptions, or funeral visitation or receptions; and
- Museums, libraries and the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia are closed.
On April 26th, the Government announced that in all other parts of the province, the following restrictions were in effect as of April 27th until at least May 20th:
- The indoor and outdoor gathering limit is 10;
- No social events, special events, festivals, arts/cultural events, sports events, wedding receptions, or funeral visitation or receptions;
- Maximum of 10 people indoors or 25 people outdoors for sports practices and training but no games, competitions or tournaments;
- Maximum of 10 people indoors or 25 people outdoors for arts and culture rehearsals but no in-person performances;
- Restaurants and licensed establishments operate at 50% capacity, provide service until 11 p.m. and close for seated service by midnight;
- Retail businesses and malls can operate at 50% capacity;
- Indoor fitness facilities like gyms and yoga studios and sport and recreation facilities like pools, arenas, tennis courts and large multipurpose recreation facilities can operate at 50% capacity; and
- Museums and libraries can operate at 50% capacity.
On April 27th, the Government announced new restrictions across the province, including:
- Nova Scotians can only gather indoors or outdoors with their household bubble;
- No unnecessary travel between communities;
- All public and private schools are closed, day cares will remain open;
- Retail stores are closed for in-person service unless those stores provide services essential to life, health, or personal safety, which can remain open at 25% capacity;
- Restaurants and licensed establishments are closed for dine-in service;
- Personal services such as hair salons, barber shops and spas are closed; and
- Indoor fitness facilities like gyms and yoga studios are closed.
On April 6th, the Government of Nunavut announced an easing of public health measures across the Kivalliq region. In Arviat, effective April 7th:
- Indoor gatherings for public community spaces, including arenas and places of worship, may allow 50% of the facility's capacity; and
- Outdoor gatherings up to 50 people with physical distancing are permitted.
For the remaining Kivalliq communities, effective April 7th:
- Indoor private gatherings are increased to 15 plus household members; indoor gatherings for public community spaces, including places of worship, may allow 75% of the facility's capacity;
- Public swimming pools, recreation centres, gyms, galleries, museums and libraries may open to a maximum occupancy of 50% capacity;
- Arenas may open to a maximum occupancy of 50% capacity; and
- Buildings, all public playgrounds, municipal parks and territorial parks may open.
In Arviat effective April 12th:
- Schools would move to Stage 2 of the 2020-21 Opening Plan for Nunavut Schools.
On April 10th, the Government of New Brunswick announced a section of Zone 4 (Edmundston region) would go into lockdown. The Government said people must stay within their single-household bubble, no unnecessary travel in and out of the lockdown area, and schools in the lockdown area will move to online learning only. On April 27th, the Government announced that Edmundston and the Upper Madawaska region would move from lockdown to the Orange level effective April 28th.
On April 13th, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that a change to the Public Health Order came into effect limiting household bubbles to immediate households only for all of Saskatchewan and limiting worship gathering sizes to no more than 30 people effective April 16th. The Government also said that revisions made March 24th to Regina and area were in effect until April 26th. On April 20th, the Government said it had extended all current provincial health orders until May 10th and that additional restrictions were in place for Regina and area, including all restaurants and licensed establishments must remain closed for in-person dining.
On April 19th, the Government of British Columbia announced that as a result of current levels of transmission in B.C., orders that were set to expire, including current restrictions on restaurants, pubs, bars, and indoor group fitness activities, would be extended for a further five weeks until May 24th. On April 23rd, the Government announced it was introducing travel restrictions and prohibiting non-essential travel between Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and Northern/Interior.
On April 19th, the Government of Manitoba announced new public health orders and that effective April 20th:
- All households may only have two designated visitors indoors;
- Outdoor gatherings on public and private property are limited to a maximum of 10 people;
- Weddings and funerals are reduced to 10 people.
The Government also said that effective April 21, retail stores must be limited to one-third capacity and that these changes would be in effect until May 12th.
On April 26th, the Government announced new public health orders, effective April 28th until May 26th, including:
- No visitors will be allowed to private households either indoors or outdoors;
- No indoor gatherings will be permitted and outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed in public outdoor spaces only;
- Food courts in malls and shopping centres will be required to close; and
- Retail stores must be limited to 25% capacity of the store, and malls will be limited to 25% of the facility's capacity.
On April 19th, the Government of Prince Edward Island announced that until at least May 17th, it was altering some travel into the province, including:
- Seasonal residents from outside Atlantic Canada planning to travel to PEI in the next four weeks are advised to defer travel until at least May 17th;
- Rotational workers and truck drivers working outside of Atlantic Canada will be required to self-isolate until they receive their first negative result after arriving in PEI;
- Everyone arriving in PEI from outside of Atlantic Canada is required to self-isolate for 14 days and will require testing on days 0-1, 4-6, and 9-11.

Transportation

The Government of Canada announced that the Canada Enterprise Emergency Funding Corporation (CEEFC) had committed to provide $4 billion in repayable loans and an equity investment in Air Canada of $500 million in Class B Voting Shares and that, as a condition of its agreement, Air Canada had made a number of commitments.
Toronto-based Porter Airlines Inc. announced it was resetting its tentative date for resuming flights to June 21st.
Calgary-based WestJet Airlines Ltd. announced it would extend its temporary suspension of international sun flights to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean until June 4th.

Other news

The Government of Canada released Budget 2021 on April 19th, which included $101.4 billion over three years in proposed investments, including establishing a Canada-wide childcare and early learning system, extending emergency supports for workers and businesses, establishing a $15 per hour federal minimum wage, and investments in a green recovery and infrastructure. The Government projects a $154.7 billion deficit in 2021-2022 and real GDP growth of 5.8% in 2021.
The Bank of Canada announced it held its target for the overnight rate at the effective lower bound of 0.25%. The target for the overnight rate was reduced by 150 basis points during March 2020. The Bank also said that effective the week of April 26th, weekly net purchases of Government of Canada bonds would be adjusted to a target of $3 billion, reflecting the progress made in the economic recovery.
Prince Edward Island's minimum wage increased from $12.85 per hour to $13.00 per hour on April 1st.
Nova Scotia's minimum wage increased from $12.55 to $12.95 per hour on April 1st.
Newfoundland and Labrador's minimum wage increased from $12.15 to $12.50 per hour on April 1st.
New Brunswick's minimum wage increased from $11.70 per hour to $11.75 per hour on April 1st.
The Government of Saskatchewan released Budget 2021 on April 6th, which included investments in health care, education, infrastructure, and COVID-19 supports. The Government projects a $2.61 billion deficit in 2021-2022 and real GDP growth of 3.4% in 2021.
The Government of Manitoba released Budget 2021 on April 7th, which included investments in health care, education, social services, and action on climate change as well as tax relief for small businesses. The Government projects a $1.597 billion deficit in 2021-2022 and real GDP growth of 4.1% in 2021.
The Government of British Columbia released Budget 2021 on April 20th, which included new investments in health and mental health services, business supports, affordable housing, childcare, and community infrastructure. The Government projects a $9.7 billion deficit in 2021-2022 and real GDP growth of 4.4% in 2021.
Toronto-based Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Brookfield Property Partners L.P. (BPY) of Bermuda announced they had reached an agreement for Brookfield to acquire all of the limited partnership units of BPY for a total consideration of USD $6.5 billion. Brookfield said the arrangement is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to approval by a majority of the public unitholders of BPY, in addition to other customary closing conditions including the approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
The Syndicat des débardeurs du port de Montréal announced it would begin a general unlimited strike effective April 26th.

United States and other international news

The U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 0.00% to 0.25%. The last change in the target range was a 100 basis points decrease announced in March 2020. The FOMC also said the Federal Reserve would continue to increase its holdings of Treasury securities by at least $80 billion per month and of agency mortgage-backed securities by at least $40 billion per month until substantial further progress has been made toward the Committee's maximum employment and price stability goals.
The European Central Bank (ECB) announced (i) the interest rates on the main refinancing operations, the marginal lending facility, and the deposit facility will remain unchanged at 0.00%, 0.25% and -0.50%, respectively; (ii) the net asset purchases under the pandemic emergency purchase programme (PEPP) will continue with a total envelope of €1,850 billion until at least the end of March 2022; and (iii) net purchases under the asset purchase programme (APP) will continue at a monthly pace of €20 billion. The ECB Governing Council said it expects purchases under the PEPP over the current quarter to continue to be conducted at a significantly higher pace than during the first months of this year.
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced it will apply a negative interest rate of -0.1% to the Policy-Rate Balances in current accounts held by financial institutions at the BoJ and that it will purchase a necessary amount of Japanese government bonds (JGBs) without setting an upper limit so that 10-year JGB yields will remain at around zero percent.
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintained the targets for the cash rate and the yield on 3-year Australian Government bonds at 0.10%. The last change in the target for the cash rate was a 15 basis points reduction in November 2020. The RBA also maintained the parameters of the Term Funding Facility and the government bond purchase program.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept the Official Cash Rate (OCR), its main policy rate, unchanged at 0.25%. The last change in the OCR was a 75 basis points reduction in March 2020. The RBNZ also kept the Large Scale Asset Purchase and the Funding for Lending programmes unchanged.
The Executive Board of Sweden's Riksbank left the repo rate unchanged at 0.00% and said the rate is expected to remain at this level during the forecast period. The Board also decided to continue to purchase assets within the envelope of SEK 700 billion and to offer liquidity within all the programmes launched.
On April 1st, OPEC and non-OPEC members announced they had approved the adjustment of the production levels for May, June, and July 2021, agreed upon in the 12th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (December 2020), with every adjustment being no more than 0.5 mb/d.
Washington State-based Microsoft Corp and Nuance Communications, Inc. of Massachusetts announced they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Microsoft will acquire Nuance in an all-cash transaction valued at USD $19.7 billion, inclusive of Nuance's net debt. The companies said the deal is intended to close by the end of the year, subject to approval by Nuance's shareholders, the satisfaction of certain regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.
Massachusetts-based Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and PPD, Inc. of North Carolina announced that their boards of directors had approved a definitive agreement under which Thermo Fisher will acquire PPD for a total cash purchase price of USD $17.4 billion, including net debt. The companies said the transaction is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, subject to shareholder and customary closing conditions, including the receipt of applicable regulatory approvals.

Financial market news

West Texas Intermediate crude oil closed at USD $63.58 per barrel on April 30th, up from a closing value of USD $59.16 at the end of March. Western Canadian Select crude oil traded in the USD $48 to $53 per barrel range throughout April. The Canadian dollar closed at 81.40 cents U.S. on April 30th, up from 79.52 cents U.S. at the end of March. The S&P/TSX composite index closed at 19,108.33 on April 30th, up from 18,700.67 at the end of March.

The 2021 Census of Population and Census of Agriculture begin today!

May 3, 2021, Ottawa, Ontario

Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that collection for the 2021 Census of Population and 2021 Census of Agriculture begins today!

Canadians will be receiving their census letter in the mail with instructions on how to conveniently complete their questionnaire online, on paper or over the phone. Completing an online questionnaire is easy. Once you receive your letter or a paper questionnaire with your 16-digit secure access code, please visit the 2021 Census website and select the Start questionnaire button.

"Now more than ever, it's crucial that all of us complete the census. The 2021 Census will help us to better understand the impacts of the pandemic for different population groups and communities across the country and ensure we have good data for planning for a post-pandemic recovery and beyond.

We have taken all necessary measures to conduct a safe census that will enable Canadians to tell their story, and provide vital information that contributes to the strength of our country and our communities. It is important that everyone is included in the changing portrait of our nation."

Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada, Statistics Canada

The Census of Population

Census questionnaires are assigned by household, and the Census of Population enumerates the entire Canadian population. This includes Canadian citizens (by birth or naturalization), landed immigrants, refugee claimants (e.g., asylum seekers), Canadian Foreign Service officers, Canadian Armed Forces members stationed abroad, and people who hold a work or study permit.

Canadians have relied on census data to tell us about how our country is changing and what matters to us. We all depend on key socioeconomic trends and analysis from the census to make important decisions that affect our families, our neighbourhoods and our businesses.

Data from the 2016 Census have played a key role in understanding the impacts of COVID-19 and responding to them. Federal and provincial governments use local-level population, age, income and housing data to determine who is most vulnerable to the current health and economic crisis. Furthermore, vaccine allocations have been conducted on a per capita basis based on census data.

Statistics Canada has adapted the collection process to ensure that all Canadians and our employees remain safe while participating in this vital national exercise. Data collected in the 2021 Census will inform many of the economic and health-related policy decisions that must be made by all levels of government in the coming months and years, as the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the lives of Canadians.

Statistics Canada will do everything it can to get Canadians to respond to the census without an in-person visit from a census employee. Completing the census questionnaire online is the best and easiest way to fulfill the census obligation. We anticipate that the great majority of Canadians will complete the questionnaire through our efficient, secure and user-friendly online application. Respondents without reliable access to the Internet can also call the Census Help Line at 1-855-340-2021, to complete their census questionnaire over the phone or request a paper questionnaire.

"Digital technology is continually changing the way we live and work. The Government is progressing in providing Canadians with secure digital platforms to interact with and obtain services from the Government of Canada. Giving all Canadians access to the online questionnaire for the 2021 Census demonstrates our focus on modernizing digital platforms and ensuring the protection of Canadians' data and information. Completing the 2021 Census is more crucial than ever, as this data will help all levels of government to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and better plan for the future."

The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Digital Government

The Census of Agriculture

Canadian farm operators will be asked to complete the 2021 Census of Agriculture questionnaire to help update Canada's agricultural profile. Farm operators will receive their letter with easy-to-follow instructions on how to complete the Census of Agriculture questionnaire online. Completing the questionnaire online is the best way to stay safe and tell your story as part of Canada's farming community. All follow-up contact will be performed by mail, email or phone. The Census Help Line (1-855-859-6273) will be available to farm operators from May until end of July to answer any questions and help with completing the questionnaire.

In the current context of COVID-19, Census of Agriculture data is vital to understanding the impacts of the crisis on the agricultural community, including supply chain and trade disruptions, and food security.

Census of Agriculture data provides Canadians with critical and accurate statistical information to manage federal and provincial government expenditures in support of the agriculture sector, including natural disaster and disease outbreak programming and compensation, establishing program payment caps, performance reporting and food safety issues.

Statistics Canada is still hiring!

Individuals are being hired to be part of this large-scale national project in communities both big and small to collect crucial data that will be used to plan for the future. Supervisory and non-supervisory opportunities are still available in a number of communities.

For more information on the census and to apply for census jobs, visit the 2021 Census website.

Use of phone numbers and email addresses

How does Statistics Canada use phone numbers and email addresses?

Statistics Canada acquires and uses Canadians’ phone numbers and email addresses under the authority of the Statistics Act to ensure that all Canadian households, including those that use cellphones or other communication services exclusively in lieu of landlines, are contacted and represented so that our surveys produce an accurate picture that reflects all the people of Canada.

Information collected by Statistics Canada supports a number of statistical programs that benefit all Canadians as well as our country's businesses. These important programs include the Labour Force Survey, which produces the monthly unemployment rate. The data from other statistical programs, such as the Census of Population as well as health and social surveys, provide information that affects the funding of essential services that all Canadians depend on, such as public transit, hospitals and schools.

How does Statistics Canada acquire phone numbers and email addresses?

The Statistics Act provides the authority for Statistics Canada to collect dwelling and contact information. Phone numbers, including those for cellphones, and email addresses are provided to Statistics Canada by survey respondents, other government departments and communication service providers on the condition that they are only used for statistical or research purposes.

Why does Statistics Canada obtain phone numbers and email addresses?

The prevalence of cellphones and corresponding decline in landline use has increased the likelihood that an interviewer will contact Canadians on their cellphones. Email addresses are considered another modern way of contacting respondents in a digital age, similar to cellphones and landlines, each being added as technology evolved.

Statistics Canada needs to represent all dwellings in its samples in order to produce high-quality data from its surveys. An increasing number of households have replaced landline telephone service with a wireless service exclusively. The Survey of Household Spending, 2019, determined that nearly half of Canadian households (45.1%) had only a cellphone and no landline.

Statistics Canada strives for a contact-free approach to its surveys, including the Census of the Population, to protect the health and safety of respondents and staff. For the census, Statistics Canada uses phone numbers and email addresses to reduce the need for personal contact, which protects the health and safety of Canadians. Statistics Canada is striving for a contact-free approach to conducting the census and all other household surveys – including the monthly Labour Force Survey. This is best accomplished through increased use of phone and email follow-ups with Canadians, before census employees are sent door to door. Updated lists of household addresses and associated phone numbers and email addresses are essential for comprehensive census collection.

The success of our surveys will depend on partnerships with communication service providers as well as the ongoing cooperation of Canadians.

Can Statistics Canada obtain my unlisted phone number?

Unlisted phone numbers can be made available to Statistics Canada by survey respondents, other government departments and communication service providers on the condition that they are only used for statistical or research purposes.

What other sources of information can be used to obtain my contact information?

Statistics Canada selects survey participants from a list of individuals or organizations compiled from various sources. When we need up-to-date contact information, we look for additional information through various publicly-accessible and internal-to-government sources. This extra research is limited to contact information only, and replaces the outdated methods of searching through telephone books and printed business directories that we have historically used. For example, extra research might be required in the case of telephone surveys when some of the telephone numbers of the people or organizations selected to be survey participants are found to be out-of-date.

The objective of verifying contact information is to:

be sure we know how to reach the selected survey participant
update the basic identification information in the survey collection process (e.g., name, address, phone number, email, contact name; or for an area collection, pinpointing the geographic location of a farm on a map, etc.)
determine whether the selected participant is still in-scope for the survey (e.g., Has the establishment ceased to exist? Has the respondent moved out of the geographic scope of the survey?)

The most commonly used tools for verifying contact information include:

up-to-date directories, business directories, and directory assistance
information from more recent survey collections
files from other government agencies (e.g., lists of business licenses in a particular municipality, lists of licensed drivers in a province, etc.)
for repeated surveys, contact information provided by participants on a previous occasion (e.g., addresses or telephone number of relatives who can be used to reach the respondent)
information available on-line using search engines or publicly available sources such as Canada 411 or white pages

Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of individuals and businesses—whether they are responding to one of our surveys, providing personal information, purchasing a product or service or using our website. To fulfill this commitment, Statistics Canada has created a Privacy Framework that describes the approved practices, procedures and governance related to privacy.

All personal information collected, used, disclosed or retained by Statistics Canada is protected by the Privacy Act and by the Statistics Act whether it was provided by a respondent or received from a third party. This means that you will be advised of the authority for such collection.

privacy of individuals: Information for survey participants—Frequently asked questions: How is my privacy and personal information protected?
privacy of businesses: Information for survey participants—Frequently asked questions: Statistics Canada exempt from Do Not Call List
Privacy Framework: Statistics Canada's Privacy Framework: Preface
Privacy Act
Statistics Act

If you have any concerns about your privacy, please contact:

Pierre Desrochers
Chief Privacy Officer
Office of Privacy Management and Information Coordination
Statistics Canada
R.H. Coats Building, 2nd floor
100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6
Pierre.Desrochers@statcan.gc.ca
613-894-4086

Can I ask Statistics Canada not to call, text or email me?

Statistics Canada fully understands that some Canadians may be concerned if they are contacted on their phone or emailed by parties unknown to them personally. All phone numbers and email addresses acquired under the authority of the Statistics Act are treated as confidential, which means they are not shared with anyone else.

Information collected under the Act is used only to support mandated statistical programs of Statistics Canada. It is not used for any other purpose and is not distributed to other parties, including those within the Government of Canada.

Individuals whose phone numbers are registered with the National Do Not Call List will continue to receive calls, texts and/or emails from Statistics Canada. As a government agency that is required by law to conduct surveys, Statistics Canada is not subject to the national Do Not Call List. Statistics Canada is mandated by the Statistics Act to conduct surveys and censuses to provide Canadians with accurate information on our society, economy and people.

What is the law regarding the use of phone numbers and email addresses by Statistics Canada?

Under the Statistics Act, Statistics Canada has the legal authority to access Canadians’ information for statistical and research purposes only. By law, the agency must keep the information it acquires secure and protected. Statistics Canada has formal agreements with data providers to ensure that necessary protocols are in place to protect the confidential information of all Canadians.

In 2014, Statistics Canada reported its intention to update the content of its Residential Telephone Number Register more frequently due to the growing number of Canadians using cellphones. A Privacy Impact Assessment for this register was provided to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, who is kept informed of any issues related to Statistics Canada's use of cellphone numbers.

The collection and use of contact information for contacting households for statistical activities operating under the authority of the Statistics Act has been addressed by the Generic Privacy Impact Assessment.

What are the limits on the collection of phone numbers and email addresses?

Statistics Canada fully understands that some Canadians may be concerned if they are contacted by parties unknown to them personally.

Statistics Canada treats as confidential all phone numbers and email addresses it acquires under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Information collected under the Act is used only to support mandated statistical programs of Statistics Canada. The information is not used for any other purpose, nor distributed to other parties, even within the Government of Canada.

How does Statistics Canada ensure the confidentiality of Canadians' phone numbers and email addresses?

At Statistics Canada, the confidentiality of data is governed by the Statistics Act, the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act, as well as the agency's policies, directives and supporting systems and tools on the collection, protection and use of administrative data.

Statistics Canada employees and deemed employees are sworn to secrecy and subject to fines and/or imprisonment, should they reveal confidential information.

The address, phone and email information of Canadians acquired by Statistics Canada is never provided to any other agency or person, even those within the Government of Canada.

Requests for information – Agriculture and food

Under the authority of the Statistics Act, Statistics Canada is hereby requesting the following information which will be used solely for statistical and research purposes and will be protected in accordance with the provisions of the Statistics Act and any other applicable law. This is a mandatory request for data.

Animal production
Crop production
Farm Business
- Agriculture Business Risk Management Programs
Farm characteristics
- Agriculture producer contact information from the Government of Yukon
Land Use
- Authorized land use for grazing and hay harvesting activities.

Animal production

Specialty egg data from British Columbia Egg Marketing Board

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting data on specialty eggs quantity and value (prices) in British Columbia

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Monthly data beginning with January 2017 (ongoing)

From whom will the information be requested?

British Columbia Egg Marketing Board

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on Canada's agriculture industry as well as its farm operators and families. These statistics will provide our users with a better statistical portrait of the agriculture industry and will also help policy makers, researchers, industry stakeholders in their decision making. This information will also be used to accurately calculate British Columbia's egg production and prices.

In turn, this will ensure that the farm cash receipts calculated are accurate, and so the constituent role that they play in the agriculture sector's contribution to the gross domestic product even better represented.
Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

The British Columbia Egg Marketing Board is a non-profit organization that oversees and manages the British Columbia egg farming industry.

They work with approximately 144 family-owned and operated egg farms in B.C as they oversee and manage the production, grading, packing, marketing and transportation of all regulated eggs in B.C.

When will this information be requested?

October 2022 and onward (monthly)

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

When was this request published?

October 29, 2022

Supply, disposition and sales of farmed mink and fox

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting data on the quantity and price (or value) of Canadian farmed mink and fox pelts sold at auction. This data acquisition includes key variables for the supply and disposition of farmed mink and fox, such as the number of animals that were born, were purchased or boarded, were sold or removed, died or escaped, and were pelted, as well as inventories. Provincial data for farmed mink and fox on male to female ratios and the number of farms by province are also being requested.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Data will be collected from auction houses in April, July and September annually, beginning in September 2021 for the 2019 reference period.

Data will be collected from provincial fur associations annually, from July to September, beginning in September 2021 for the 2019 reference period.

From whom will the information be requested?

The information is being requested from auction houses selling Canadian mink and fox pelts, both within and outside Canada, as well as provincial fur associations.

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires these administrative data to produce estimates of the quantity and value of mink and fox pelt sales, as well as on-farm supply and disposition of mink and fox. These data provide governments and the industry with critical data to inform policy and program decisions related to industry competitiveness, growth and efficiency.

Data collected from these sources may replace, in whole or in part, Statistics Canada's Annual Fur Farm Survey. Data collected from the survey are required to estimate farm cash receipts, which help measure the agriculture sector's contribution to gross domestic product. By leveraging these administrative data, Statistics Canada will continue to provide its data users with complete, timely and reliable information. The continued and increased use of administrative data will result in more efficient and consistent survey methods, less direct survey contact, and reduced response burden on farmers.

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

Statistics Canada's Annual Fur Farm Survey (the source of on-farm production and inventory data) was cancelled for the reference year 2019 to reduce response burden on farmers at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics Canada had previously collected administrative data on the sale of fur and mink pelts from other auction houses; however, these locations have since ceased their operations. As a result, provincial fur associations and the remaining auction houses are the only known sources of administrative data on the sale of Canadian farmed fur, as well as on-farm supply and disposition data.

When will this information be requested?

January 2022 and onward.

Fur association data will be requested once annually at the end of the fur production year, between July and September, on an ongoing basis.

Auction data will be requested three times per year, coinciding with the main international auction dates.

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

Annual Fur Farm Survey - Mink and Fox

When was this request published?

January 13, 2022

Heavy lambs data from the province of Quebec

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting data on price, weight and quantity of heavy lambs (>79lbs) sold in Québec on a monthly basis.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Monthly data beginning with January 2017 (ongoing)

From whom will the information be requested?

Les Éleveurs d'ovins du Québec

Why is this information being requested?

Accurate prices are a critical component of all agricultural statistics programs because of their importance in the calculation of farm cash receipts (FCR) which values the agricultural sectors contribution to the Canadian economy.

Various federal and provincial departments, agencies, academic institutions as well as individuals use these data to conduct economic research and confident decision making.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

Les Éleveurs d'ovins du Québec collects and maintains up to date data on sheep production and is currently the most accessible source for this information.

When will this information be requested?

October 2022 and onward (monthly)

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

When was this request published?

November 2, 2022

Agriculture production for livestock

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting agriculture production data for livestock (cattle, swine, sheep and lamb, speciality livestock animals and other, poultry, aquaculture) such as farm type, animal classification, production, shipment, animal movement, inventory, slaughter, sales, marketing by weight, price, value, levy, interprovincial sales, feed and organic status.

Statistics Canada holds administrative records on agricultural livestock production from 1986.

Updated information will be requested for the 2022 year and onward.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Data from 2022 and ongoing.

From whom will the information be requested?

The information is being requested from:

Federal government
Provincial government
Municipal government
Private sector (Business Associations, Councils, Institutes, Corporations, Marketing Boards, Marketing Commissions, Non-Government Organizations, Cooperatives)

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on national and provincial estimates of agriculture production for livestock.

These statistics will help provide accurate information on:

livestock supply, livestock security and trade
farm type and their operations
economic performance and emerging gaps
demographics

These data will be used by policy makers, researchers, industry stakeholders to develop informed policy and address diversity and inclusion priorities for the farming community as well as modernization, investments, and long-term sustainability.

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

These organizations collect and maintain up-to-date data on livestock producers in Canada who report on animal production, sales, marketing, and interprovincial movement.

When will this information be requested?

January 2023 and onward (quarterly, biannually, annually)

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

When was this request published?

February 16, 2023

Crop production

Monthly data of field crops produced by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

What information is being requested?

Monthly forecast estimates for the following crops: total grains and oilseeds, durum wheat, wheat excluding durum, all wheat, barley, corn, oats, rye, mixed grains, total coarse grains, canola, flaxseed, soybeans, total oilseeds, dry peas, lentils, dry beans, and chickpeas.

The variables include area seeded (thousand hectares), area harvested (thousand hectares), yield (tonne per hectare), production (thousand tonnes), imports (thousand tonnes), total supply (thousand tonnes), exports (thousand tonnes), total domestic use (thousand tonnes), and carry-out stocks (thousand tonnes). Some prices are included.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Monthly data as of August 2024 (and ongoing)

From whom will the information be requested?

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on gross domestic product. These statistics will help Canadians, businesses and governments, and will be used by policy makers, researchers and industry stakeholders to make decisions related to the health of the country’s economy and the measures needed to support and promote it. Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada produces the data requested. No other organization holds or produces comparable data.

When will this information be requested?

August 2024

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

National Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by Income and by Expenditure Accounts

Gross Domestic Product by Industry - National (Monthly) (GDP)

When was this request published?

Geographic information for greenhouses in Canada that grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers, and any other specialty crop.

What information is being requested?

Location, size, building material, vegetation being grown and time of year in production for each greenhouse surveyed, in addition to price, yield, number of farms, sales and production information.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal identifiers.

What years of data will be requested?

Open-ended, annual data starting in January 2016.

From whom will the information be requested?

Greenhouse business associations in Canada.

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on Greenhouse locations and area. These statistics will help provide accurate information on greenhouse vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and other specialty crops growing in Canada and will be used by policy makers, researchers, industry stakeholders to monitor future growth of greenhouses in Canada through machine learning models.

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

These organizations collect and maintain detailed and up-to-date data on greenhouse operators and growers in Canada who report production, yield, number of farms, sales and price of multiple greenhouse products.

When will this information be requested?

December 2021 and ongoing.

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

When was this request published?

December 20, 2021

Agriculture production for crops

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting agriculture production data for crops (hay, field crops, tree fruits or nuts, berries or grapes, vegetables and seed) such as crop type, year, area, production, yield, sales, marketing volume, price, value, stocks and organic status.

Statistics Canada holds administrative records on agricultural crop production from 2012.

Updated information will be requested for the 2022 crop year and onward.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Data from 2022 and ongoing.

From whom will the information be requested?

The information is being requested from:

Federal government
Provincial government
Municipal government
Private sector (Business Associations, Councils, Institutes, Corporations, Marketing Boards, Marketing Commissions, Non-Government Organizations, Cooperatives)

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on national and provincial estimates of agriculture production for crops (hay, field crops, tree fruits or nuts, berries or grapes, vegetables and seed).

These statistics will help provide accurate information on:

food supply, food security and trade
farm type and their operations
economic performance and emerging gaps
demographics

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

These organizations collect and maintain up-to-date data on crop producers in Canada who report on crop type, year, area, production, yield, sales, marketing volume, price, value, stocks and organic status.

When will this information be requested?

January 2023 and onward (quarterly, biannually, annually)

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

When was this request published?

February 16, 2023

Farm Business

Agriculture Business Risk Management Programs

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting data on:

Agricultural producers insured crops, acres, crop type, crop year, total production and inventory, revenue, expenses, and if the area is equipped with an irrigation system.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Statistics Canada holds administrative records on crop insurance from 1998. Updated information will be requested on a biannual basis for the 2022 crop year and onward.

From whom will the information be requested?

The information is being requested from Federal and Provincial governments and Crown corporations.

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on Crop Yield data. The Crop Yield are essential to the agriculture statistics program, farmers, industry associations, and governments, as these data inform markets by providing an indicator of food availability–informing decisions on competitiveness, industry growth and efficiency and food security.

Detailed reported data from business risk management programs would also be used to replace less-detailed data from our current data sources to improve estimates in addition to data validation and confrontation purposes.

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

These organizations administer business risk management programs that provide agricultural producers with protection against production losses and uncertain market conditions. As such, they collect information on crop area, yield, revenue, expenses, production and inventory data as part of their mandate.

When will this information be requested?

2022 and onward

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

Field Crop Reporting Series: Surveys and statistical programs - Field Crop Reporting Series

Census of Agriculture: Surveys and statistical programs - Census of Agriculture

Surveys and Statistical Programs: Agriculture Taxation Data Program (ATDP)

When was this request published?

July 20, 2023

Farm characteristics

Agriculture producer contact information from the Government of Yukon

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting contact information for businesses in the Yukon Territory that engage in agricultural activity.

What personal information is included in this request?

Personal information including: first and last name of farm operator(s), mailing address, physical address of the farm operation, phone number, and email are included in this request. Personal identifiers are only being collected for the purpose of record linkage to the Census of Agriculture population to ensure good coverage of farms in the Yukon.

What years of data will be requested?

Data from 2020 are being requested.

From whom will the information be requested?

The information is being requested from the Government of Yukon, Agriculture Branch.

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting farm producer contact information in order to ensure accurate coverage of farm operations in the Yukon. Using primarily operator characteristics, the list will be matched to those already in the Census of Agriculture frame. This information will assist the 2021 Census of Agriculture to publish accurate agriculture statistics on Yukon farm and farm operators. The Census of Agriculture is the only time Statistics Canada collects data about Yukon farm operations and operators, providing historical benchmark data for the industry.

Policy advisors can use these data to develop programs related to safety nets and agricultural workers for the agriculture sector. Farm operators can use these data to make production, marketing and investment decisions and to inform Canadians and the Government of Canada on how they are doing. Census of Agriculture data can also be used to evaluate the impact of natural disasters on agriculture (such as floods, drought, storm and fires) and react quickly.

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

The Government of Yukon, Agriculture Branch is the only source for recent contact information for all Yukon farm operators.

When will this information be requested?

This information is being requested in May 2021.

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

Census of Agriculture

When was this request published?

April 30, 2021

Land Use

Authorized land use for grazing and hay harvesting activities.

What information is being requested?

Statistics Canada is requesting data on grazing and hay harvesting activities including forage fee rates, authorized land use and spatial boundary data.

What personal information is included in this request?

This request does not contain any personal information.

What years of data will be requested?

Annual data as of 2020 (ongoing)

From whom will the information be requested?

The information is being requested from federal, provincial, and municipal governments, as well as private sector organizations (Business Associations, Councils, Institutes, Corporations, Marketing Boards, Marketing Commissions, Non-Government Organizations, Cooperatives).

Why is this information being requested?

Statistics Canada requires this information to create and publish statistics on national and provincial estimates of agricultural land use.

These statistics will help provide accurate information on:

Range land gazing and hay activities
Land use and their operations
Economic performance and emerging gaps
Demographics

These data can be used by policy makers, researchers, and industry stakeholders to develop informed policy and address diversity and inclusion priorities for the farming community as well as modernization, investments, and long-term sustainability.

Statistics Canada may also use the information for other statistical and research purposes.

Why were these organizations selected as data providers?

These organizations collect and maintain up-to-date data on land used for grazing and hay harvesting activities.

When will this information be requested?

July 2023

What Statistics Canada programs will primarily use these data?

Census of Agriculture

When was this request published?

May 16th, 2023

Contributions to percent change

The real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by industry series estimates by province and territory are based on the chain Fisher formula^Note 1, which is not additive. Non-additivity of the real series comes both from chaining and from the Fisher formula itself. Chaining destroys the additive consistency of accounting equations and the Fisher formula does not have the additivity property. The fact that the real aggregates are not additive makes it more difficult to measure the contribution of an individual aggregate, sector or industry to the total economy, as the sum of the underlying components does not add to the total. This problem of additivity increases the further the distance from the reference year and the more relative prices change.

There are a variety of ways to overcome this additivity issue. For an analysis of industry or provincial and territorial shares, current values (or current prices) may be a sufficient or even more desirable alternative, because they reflect the economic structure at the prices of the period under study. For growth analysis, however, current values are not always appropriate as they combine both changes in prices and in volumes. For example, if an industry in a given jurisdiction gains (or loses) nominal value it might be the result of various combinations of price and volume changes (Figure 1) within its economy, and in turn will also impact how this industry contributes to the nominal national variations.

Figure 1: Number of cases that can explain Nominal variations — Figure 1 description
The title of Figure 1 is "Number of cases that can explain Nominal variations"

The Figure 1 shows the number of possible price and volume movements that can occur in the economy from one period to the next period for various goods and services for nominal variations.

Price increase can be greater than the volume decrease.

Price increase can be less than the volume decrease.

Price can be unchanged while volume decrease.

Price and volumes can both decrease.

Price and volumes can both increase.

Price and volumes can both remain unchanged.

Price can decrease while volumes remain unchanged.

Price decrease can be less than increase in volumes.

Price decrease can be greater than increase in volumes.

Price increase is the same as volume decrease.

Price decrease is the same as volume increase

As seen from Figure 1, with different price and volume combinations, it becomes difficult to differentiate whether a nominal variation is due to a change in price or volume or some combination of the two. Fisher based GDP estimates are adjusted for price fluctuations such that "real" volume movements can be analyzed. As discussed above since Fisher based estimates are non-additive, it can be challenging to analyze how industries in the provinces or territories contribute to their own total economy and in turn how provinces and territories contribute to the real growth of the Canadian economy.

Useful complementary measure are provided by the Contributions to Percentage Change (CPC) and provincial and territorial Contributions to National Percentage Change (CNPC) formulas, which present a strictly additive decomposition of the variations in the aggregates. The formulas re-weight the contributions of the detailed series in such a way that they become strictly additive to the total variation of the aggregate.

The CPC formula is a function of GDP at current values, the Paasche and Laspeyres volumes of GDP and the Fisher volume index.

CPC

$Δ %_{i, t - 1 \to t} = 100 \times \frac{(\frac{\sum_{i} {CGDP}_{t}^{i}}{\sum_{i} {CGDP}_{t - 1}^{i}}) \times ({LGDP}_{t}^{i} - {CGDP}_{t - 1}^{i}) + {FV}_{t} ({CGDP}_{t}^{i} - {PGDP}_{t - 1}^{i})}{\sum_{i} {CGDP}_{t}^{i} + {FV}_{t} \sum_{i} {PGDP}_{t - 1}^{i}}$

Where:

CGDPⁱ: GDP at current values for industry i at time t and t-1

LGDPⁱ: Laspeyres GDP volume for industry i at time t

PGDPⁱ: Paasche GDP volume for industry i at time t-1

FV: Fisher volume index at time t

This formula is the basis of the CPC series published by the Provincial and Territorial GDP by Industry program. It allows measuring the contribution of an individual industry or aggregate to the percentage change in total GDP in "real" terms.

Table 1 provides an example of contributions to percentage change in the context of a Fisher index. As noted above, the sum of the detailed industries does not add up to the total index for columns t and t-1, making it difficult to relate the individual industry growth rates to the aggregate growth rate. The CPC, however, provides a completely additive measure of the contribution of each industry to the aggregate growth rate.

Table 1: Example of contributions to percent change for a Fisher index
Industry	t-1	t	Growth rate	CPC
A	108	144	33.33%	1.98
B	224	238	6.25%	1.66
C	525	540	2.86%	1.49
D	150	162	8.00%	1.22
Total (Fisher)	1,003.7	1,067.4	6.35%	6.35

The CPC measure discussed above, although useful in analyzing how industries or an aggregate contributes to the jurisdiction's own economy, does not show how an industry or an aggregate within a given province or territory contributes to the real national economic growth. The CNPC formula allows measurement of the contribution of an individual industry or aggregate in provinces or territories to the percentage change in total national GDP in "real" terms.

CNPC

$Δ %_{i, j, t - 1 \to t} = 100 \times \frac{(\frac{\sum_{i, j} {CGDP}_{t}^{i, j}}{\sum_{i, j} {CGDP}_{t - 1}^{i, j}}) \times ({LGDP}_{t}^{i, j} - {CGDP}_{t - 1}^{i, j}) + F V_{t}^{N} ({CGDP}_{t}^{i, j} - {PGDP}_{t - 1}^{i, j})}{\sum_{i, j} {CGDP}_{t}^{i, j} + F V_{t}^{N} \sum_{i, j} {PGDP}_{t - 1}^{i, j}}$

Where:

CGDP^i,j: GDP at current values for industry i and jurisdiction j at time t and t-1

LGDP^i,j: Laspeyres GDP volume for industry i and jurisdiction j at time t

PGDP^i,j: Paasche GDP volume for industry i and jurisdiction j at time t-1

FV^N: National Fisher volume index at time t

Table 2 provides an example of provincial and territorial contributions to percentage change in Canada in the context of a Fisher index. As with Table 1, the sum of the provinces and territories by industry does not add up to the total index for columns t and t-1, making it difficult to relate the provincial and territorial growth rates by industry to the national growth rate. The CNPC, however, provides a completely additive measure of the contribution of each industry in the province and territory to the total national growth rate.

Table 2: Example of provincial and territorial contributions to percent change in Canada for a Fisher index
Table summary
This table displays examples of provincial and territorial contributions to percent change in Canada for a Fisher index. The information is grouped by Geography, Industry (appearing as row headers), t-1, t Growth rate, CNPC (appearing as column headers).
Geography	Industry	t-1	t	Growth rate	CNPC
Geo 1	A	102,767	109,633	6.68%	0.35
Geo 1	B	1,099,806	1,123,901	2.19%	1.25
Geo 2	A	711,388	731,888	2.88%	1.07
Geo 2	B	10,335	11,842	14.58%	0.08
Total National	Total (Fisher)	1,926,783	1,979,750	2.75%	2.75

Although comparing statistics from different periods is an acceptable application of the CPC and CNPC measure, it should not be used to conduct a period over period growth rate analysis. Furthermore, the contributions to percentage change should not be interpreted as proportions.

Why are we conducting 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 statistical information from the IBSP serves many purposes, including:

Obtaining information on the supply of and/or demand for energy in Canada
Enabling governmental agencies to fulfill their regulatory responsibilities in regards to public utilities
Enabling all levels of government to establish informed policies in the energy area
Assisting the business community in the corporate decision-making process.

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, Québec, 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.

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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 the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Natural Resources, New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government, the ministère des Finances du Québec, the ministère de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques du Québec, the Ministère de l'énergie et des ressources naturelles du Québec, Transition énergétique Québec, the Manitoba Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, Alberta Energy, the British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, the Canada Energy Regulator, Natural Resources Canada and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

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 (e.g., temporarily or permanently closed, change of ownership)
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
- 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
- Sold operations
  - When was this business or organization sold?
    - Date
  - What is the legal name of the buyer?
- 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?
- 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?
- No longer operating due to other reasons
  - When did this business or organization cease operations?
    - Date
  - Why did this business or organization cease 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
- Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity
- e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
This is not the current main activity

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
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

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is:

Main activity

Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

Yes, there are other activities
- Provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity
- e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
No, that is the only significant activity

8. Approximately what percentage of this business or organization's revenue is generated by each of the following activities?

When precise figures are not available, provide your best estimates.

Approximately what percentage of this business or organization's revenue is generated by each of the following activities?
	Percentage of revenue
Main activity
Secondary activity
All other activities
Total percentage

Method of collection

1. Indicate whether you will be answering the remaining questions or attaching files with the required information.

Answering the remaining questions
Attaching files

Attach files

2. Please attach the files that will provide the information required for the Annual Survey of Electric Power Thermal Generating Station Fuel Consumption (EPTG).

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.
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Industrial generator

1. Does this business produce electricity, for own use and/or for sale?

Fuel consumption for industrial generation

2. Are the reported fuels consumed for the purpose of electricity generation only?

Generation and efficiency

3. What is the percentage of the actual electrical generator efficiency?

4. What percentage of the portion of steam is used to produce electricity?

Enter '0' if steam was not used to produce electricity.

Do not report negative values.

5. What is the percentage of the actual turbine efficiency?

Cogeneration

6. Does this business generate both heat and electricity simultaneously from the same energy source at this location?

7. What is the primary purpose of the cogeneration?

To generate electricity for own use
To generate electricity for sale
To generate heat energy for own use
To generate heat energy for sale

8. How much heat was generated from the cogeneration process?

Heat energy (primary product) is defined as a product generated for the purpose of this business’s own use or for sale. It does not include heat by-products, such as waste heat or steam.

Quantity in Gigajoules (GJ)

To generate electricity for own use
To generate electricity for sale

9. How much heat was generated from the cogeneration process?

Quantity in Gigajoules (GJ)

10. What is the primary purpose for generating electricity?

Primary purpose

To generate electricity for own use
To generate electricity for sale

Sub-type for electricity generation

11. What sub-type method was used to generate electricity?

Select all that apply.

Combined cycle
Steam turbine
Combustion engine
Combustion turbine
Other
Specify other sub-type method used to generate electricity

Sub-type for electricity generation

12. Which of the following sub-type methods were used for the cogeneration process?

Select all that apply.

Combined cycle
Steam turbine
Combustion engine
Combustion turbine
Other
Specify other sub-type method used to generate electricity

Fuel used by generation method — Combined cycle

13. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity.

Which types of fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Solid fuels
- e.g., coal, wood, municipal waste, biomass
Liquids
- e.g., bio-fuels, diesel, propane, heavy& light fuel oil
Gaseous
- e.g., natural gas, coke oven gas, methane, refined fuel gas
Other fuels used to generate electricity
- e.g., waste heat

Fuel selection breakdown — Combined cycle

14. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Solid fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from Canadian companies
Sub-bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from Canadian companies
Lignite
Wood e.g., bark, hog-fuel
Petroleum coke
Agriculture biomass
Other biomass e.g., biomass from food processing
Other biomass - type unknown
Municipal and other waste
Other
Specify other solid fuel used to generate electricity

15. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Liquids were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Biodiesel
Ethanol
Other biofuel
Light fuel oil
Heavy fuel oil
- Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
- Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
Propane
Diesel
Orimulsion
Spent pulping liquor
Other
Specify other liquid fuel used to generate electricity

16. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Gaseous fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Natural gas
Coke oven gas
Methane (land fill)
Refined fuel gas
Other
Specify other gaseous fuel used to generate electricity

17. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity.

What Other fuels were used to generate this electricity?

If you are reporting for electricity generated using Waste heat, do not complete boiler efficiency, average heat content, quantity, or total cost.

Other
Specify other type of fuel used to generate electricity

Fuel used by generation method — Steam turbine

18. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Solid fuels
- e.g., coal, wood, municipal waste, biomass
Liquids
- e.g., bio-fuels, diesel, propane, heavy& light fuel oil
Gaseous
- e.g., natural gas, coke oven gas, methane, refined fuel gas
Other fuels used to generate electricity
- e.g., waste heat

Fuel selection breakdown — Steam turbine

19. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Solid fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Sub-bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Lignite
Wood e.g., bark, hog-fuel
Petroleum coke
Agriculture biomass
Other biomass e.g., biomass from food processing
Other biomass - type unknown
Municipal and other waste
Other
Specify other solid fuel used to generate electricity

20. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Liquids were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Biodiesel
Ethanol
Other biofuel
Light fuel oil
Heavy fuel oil
- Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
- Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
Propane
Diesel
Orimulsion
Spent pulping liquor
Other
Specify other liquid fuel used to generate electricity

21. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Gaseous fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Natural gas
Coke oven gas
Methane (land fill)
Refined fuel gas
Other
Specify other gaseous fuel used to generate electricity

22. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity.

What Other fuels were used to generate this electricity?

If you are reporting for electricity generated using Waste heat, do not complete boiler efficiency, average heat content, quantity, or total cost.

Other
Specify other type of fuel used to generate electricity

Fuel used by generation method — Combustion engine

23. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Solid fuels
- e.g., coal, wood, municipal waste, biomass
Liquids
- e.g., bio-fuels, diesel, propane, heavy& light fuel oil
Gaseous
- e.g., natural gas, coke oven gas, methane, refined fuel gas
Other fuels used to generate electricity
- e.g., waste heat

Fuel selection breakdown — Combustion engine

24. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Solid fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Sub-bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Lignite
Wood e.g., bark, hog-fuel
Petroleum coke
Agriculture biomass
Other biomass e.g., biomass from food processing
Other biomass - type unknown
Municipal and other waste
Other
Specify other solid fuel used to generate electricity

25. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Liquids were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Biodiesel
Ethanol
Other biofuel
Light fuel oil
Heavy fuel oil
- Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
- Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
Propane
Diesel
Orimulsion
Spent pulping liquor
Other
Specify other liquid fuel used to generate electricity

26. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Gaseous fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Natural gas
Coke oven gas
Methane (land fill)
Refined fuel gas
Other
Specify other gaseous fuel used to generate electricity

27. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity.

What Other fuels were used to generate this electricity?

If you are reporting for electricity generated using Waste heat, do not complete boiler efficiency, average heat content, quantity, or total cost.

Other
Specify other type of fuel used to generate electricity

Fuel used by generation method — Combustion turbine

28. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Solid fuels
- e.g., coal, wood, municipal waste, biomass
Liquids
- e.g., bio-fuels, diesel, propane, heavy& light fuel oil
Gaseous
- e.g., natural gas, coke oven gas, methane, refined fuel gas
Other fuels used to generate electricity
- e.g., waste heat

Fuel selection breakdown — Combustion turbine

29. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Solid fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Sub-bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Lignite
Wood e.g., bark, hog-fuel
Petroleum coke
Agriculture biomass
Other biomass e.g., biomass from food processing
Other biomass - type unknown
Municipal and other waste
Other
Specify other solid fuel used to generate electricity

30. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Liquids were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Biodiesel
Ethanol
Other biofuel
Light fuel oil
Heavy fuel oil
- Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
- Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
Propane
Diesel
Orimulsion
Spent pulping liquor
Other
Specify other liquid fuel used to generate electricity

31. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Gaseous fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Natural gas
Coke oven gas
Methane (land fill)
Refined fuel gas
Other
Specify other gaseous fuel used to generate electricity

32. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity.

What Other fuels were used to generate this electricity?

If you are reporting for electricity generated using Waste heat, do not complete boiler efficiency, average heat content, quantity, or total cost.

Other
Specify other type of fuel used to generate electricity

Fuel used by generation method — Other sub-type

33. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity.

Which types of fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Solid fuels
- e.g., coal, wood, municipal waste, biomass
Liquids
- e.g., bio-fuels, diesel, propane, heavy& light fuel oil
Gaseous
- e.g., natural gas, coke oven gas, methane, refined fuel gas
Other fuels used to generate electricity
- e.g., waste heat

Fuel selection breakdown — Other sub-type

34. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Solid fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Sub-bituminous coal
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Lignite
Wood e.g., bark, hog-fuel
Petroleum coke
Agriculture biomass
Other biomass e.g., biomass from food processing
Other biomass - type unknown
Municipal and other waste
Other
Specify other solid fuel used to generate electricity

35. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Liquid fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Biodiesel
Ethanol
Other biofuel
Light fuel oil
Heavy fuel oil
- Purchased from Canadian companies
- Imported from foreign countries
Propane
Diesel
Orimulsion
Spent pulping liquor
Other
Specify other liquid fuel used to generate electricity

36. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity.

Which types of Gaseous fuels were used to generate this electricity?

Select all that apply.

Natural gas
Coke oven gas
Methane (land fill)
Refined fuel gas
Other
Specify other gaseous fuels used to generate electricity

37. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity.

What Other fuels were used to generate this electricity?

If you are reporting for electricity generated using Waste heat, do not complete boiler efficiency, average heat content, quantity, or total cost.

Other
Specify other type of fuel used to generate electricity

Questions for selected fuel types — Combined cycle

38. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?

Heat output (kJ)/Total Energy Content of the Fuel (kJ).

The proportion of useful heat produced to the total potential energy available by burning the fuel.

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?
	Percentage (%)
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

39. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the average heat content?

Solid fuels: report in kJ/kg
Liquids fuels: report in kJ/L
Gaseous fuels: report in kJ/m3
Other fuels: report in kJ/kg

What was the average heat content?
	Average heat content
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

40. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity/volume used and the total cost?
	Unit of measure	Quantity/volume used	CAN$ '000
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass — type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]
Unit of measure

41. This business indicated that Combined cycle was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity of electricity generated in megawatt-hours (MWh)?
	Quantity in MWh
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

42. For Combined cycle, the total net generation of electricity is:
	Quantity in MWh
Total net generation of electricity using Combined cycle

Questions for selected fuel types — Steam turbine

43. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?

Heat output (kJ)/Total Energy Content of the Fuel (kJ).

The proportion of useful heat produced to the total potential energy available by burning the fuel.

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?
	Percentage (%)
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

44. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the average heat content?

Solid fuels: report in kJ/kg
Liquids fuels: report in kJ/L
Gaseous fuels: report in kJ/m3
Other fuels: report in kJ/kg

What was the average heat content?
	Average heat content
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

45. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity/volume used and the total cost?
	Unit of measure	Quantity/volume used	CAN$ '000
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]
Unit of measure

46. This business indicated that Steam turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity of electricity generated in megawatt-hours (MWh)?
	Quantity in MWh
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

47. For Steam turbine, the total net generation of electricity is:

Total net generation of electricity using Steam turbine
	Quantity in MWh
Total net generation of electricity using Steam turbine

Questions for selected fuel types — Combustion engine

48. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?

Heat output (kJ)/Total Energy Content of the Fuel (kJ).

The proportion of useful heat produced to the total potential energy available by burning the fuel.

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?
	Percentage (%)
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

49. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the average heat content?

Solid fuels: report in kJ/kg
Liquids fuels: report in kJ/L
Gaseous fuels: report in kJ/m3
Other fuels: report in kJ/kg

What was the average heat content?
	Average heat content
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

50. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity/volume used and the total cost?
	Unit of measure	Quantity/volume used	CAN$ '000
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass — type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]
Unit of measure

51. This business indicated that Combustion engine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity of electricity generated in megawatt-hours (MWh)?
Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period.
Net electricity generation = Gross electricity generation - Own use consumption
	Quantity in MWh
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

52. For Combustion engine, the total net generation of electricity is:

Total net generation of electricity using Combustion engine
	Quantity in MWh
Total net generation of electricity using Combustion engine

Questions for selected fuel types — Combustion turbine

53. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?

Heat output (kJ)/Total Energy Content of the Fuel (kJ).

The proportion of useful heat produced to the total potential energy available by burning the fuel.

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?
	Percentage (%)
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

54. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the average heat content?

Solid fuels: report in kJ/kg
Liquids fuels: report in kJ/L
Gaseous fuels: report in kJ/m3
Other fuels: report in kJ/kg

What was the average heat content?
	Average heat content
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

55. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity/volume used and the total cost?
	Unit of measure	Quantity/volume used	CAN$ '000
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass — type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]
Unit of measure

56. This business indicated that Combustion turbine was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity of electricity generated in megawatt-hours (MWh)?
Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period.
Net electricity generation = Gross electricity generation - Own use consumption
	Quantity in MWh
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

57. For Combustion turbine, the total net generation of electricity is:


	Quantity in MWh
Total net generation of electricity using Combustion turbine

Questions for selected fuel types — Other sub-type

58. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?

Heat output (kJ)/Total Energy Content of the Fuel (kJ).

The proportion of useful heat produced to the total potential energy available by burning the fuel.

What percentage was the efficiency of the boiler?
	Percentage (%)
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

59. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the average heat content?

Solid fuels: report in kJ/kg
Liquids fuels: report in kJ/L
Gaseous fuels: report in kJ/m3
Other fuels: report in kJ/kg

What was the average heat content?
	Average heat content
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

60. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity/volume used and the total cost?
	Unit of measure	Quantity/volume used	CAN$ '000
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]
Unit of measure

61. This business indicated that [other sub-type method] was used to generate electricity. Please answer the following for the selected fuel types:

What was the quantity of electricity generated in megawatt-hours (MWh)?
Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period.
Net electricity generation = Gross electricity generation - Own use consumption
	Quantity in MWh
a. Bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
b. Bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
c. Sub-bituminous coal purchased from Canadian companies
d. Sub-bituminous coal imported from foreign countries
e. Lignite
f. Wood
g. Petroleum coke
h. Agriculture biomass
i. Other biomass
j. Other biomass - type unknown
k. Municipal and other waste
l. [Other solid fuel]
m. Biodiesel
n. Ethanol
o. Other biofuel
p. Light fuel oil
q. Heavy fuel oil purchased from Canadian companies
r. Heavy fuel oil imported from foreign countries
s. Propane
t. Diesel
u. Orimulsion
v. Spent pulping liquor
w. [Other liquid fuel]
x. Natural gas
y. Coke oven gas
z. Methane (land fill)
aa. Refined fuel gas
ab. [Other gaseous fuel]
ac. [Other type of fuel]

62. For [other sub-type method] , the total net generation of electricity is:

For [other sub-type method] , the total net generation of electricity is:
	Quantity in MWh
Total net generation of electricity using [other sub-type method]

Useful thermal energy — Combined cycle

63. This business indicated that it uses Combined cycle cogeneration process.

What was the useful thermal energy produced from this business for own use and sale?

Useful thermal energy produced: The amount of energy in the form of heat that is produced as a by-product of the generation of electricity and that is used for another application in a productive manner (e.g., the heating of industrial, commercial or residential space; steam used in an industrial process; etc.).

Own use consumption (also known as Producer consumption or Station service) refers to consumption of self-generate electricity (excludes imported or purchased electricity) for the direct support of the plant or business itself during the reporting period.

Own use consumption = Gross electricity - Net electricity generation
(Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period. Gross electricity generation is the total amount of electricity generated by the power plant during the reporting period).

Own use (quantity in GJ)
Sale (quantity in GJ)

Useful thermal energy — Steam turbine

64. This business indicated that it uses Steam turbine cogeneration process.

What was the useful thermal energy produced from this business for own use and sale?

Own use (quantity in GJ)
Sale (quantity in GJ)

Useful thermal energy — Combustion engine

65. This business indicated that it uses Combustion engine cogeneration process.

What was the useful thermal energy produced from this business for own use and sale?

Own use (quantity in GJ)
Sale (quantity in GJ)

Useful thermal energy — Combustion turbine

66. This business indicated that it uses Combustion turbine cogeneration process.

What was the useful thermal energy produced from this business for own use and sale?

Own use (quantity in GJ)
Sale (quantity in GJ)

Useful thermal energy — Other sub-type

67. This business indicated that it uses [other sub-type method] cogeneration process.

What was the useful thermal energy produced from this business for own use and sale?

Own use (quantity in GJ)
Sale (quantity in GJ)

Uranium

68. What was the average heat content in gigajoules per metric tonne (Gj/MT) of Uranium?

Gigajoules per metric tonne (Gj/MT)

69. What quantity of Uranium was used and the total cost?

Unit of measure

100 cubic feet (Ccf)
33-pound cylinder
Barrel
Cubic Foot
Cubic Metre
Gallon: Imperial Gallon
Gallon: U.S. Gallon
Gigajoule
Kilogram
Kilolitre
kWh
Litre
Long ton
MWh
Metric Tonne
Mmbtu
Pound
Short ton
('000) Cubic Metres

Quantity

Total cost

70. What was the total net quantity of electricity generated in megawatt-hours (MWh)?

Net electricity generation is the amount of electricity generated by the power plant that is delivered to the electricity grid during the reporting period.

Net electricity generation = Gross electricity generation - Own use consumption.

MWh

Changes or events

1. 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
Plant closures
Acquisition of business or business units
Other
Specify the other changes or events:
No changes or events

Contact person

1. Statistics Canada may need to contact the person who completed this questionnaire for further information.

Is the provided given names and the provided family name the best person to contact?

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?

Why do we conduct this survey?

This survey collects data to provide estimates of production and value of maple products in Canada. The data are used by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, other government departments and provincial governments as well as producer's organizations. This information assists in the administration of agricultural policies, production and price analysis as well as economic research.

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

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Data-sharing agreements

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For this survey, there are Section 11 agreements with the provincial statistical agencies of Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. The shared data will be limited to information pertaining to business establishments located within the jurisdiction of the respective province.

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.

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information.

Legal Name

Modifications to the legal name should only be done to correct a spelling error or typo.

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 informationof 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 5.
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
- 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 for ceased operations
- Sold operations
  - When was this business or organization sold?
    - Date
  - What is the legal name of the buyer?
- 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?
- 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?
- No longer operating due to other reasons
  - When did this business or organization cease operations?
    - Date
  - Why did this business or organization cease 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).

Note: Press the help button (?) for additional information, including a detailed description of this activity complete with example activities and any applicable exclusions.

The following is the detailed description including any applicable examples or exclusions for the classification currently associated with this business or organization.

Examples:

growing maple trees for the harvest of maple sap
operation of maple sugar bush
producing maple products in plants
production of maple sugars and syrups in a separate central facility

Exclusions:

manufacturing artificially flavoured maple syrup products (See 311990-All other food manufacturing)

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

5. You indicated that maple syrup and products production is not the current main activity. Was this business or organization's main activity ever classified as: Maple syrup and products production?

Yes
When did the main activity change?
- Date
No

6. Search and select the industry classification code that best corresponds to this business or organization's main activity.

How to search:

if desired, you can filter the search results by first selecting this business or organization's activity sector
enter keywords or a brief description that best describes this business or organization main activity
press the Search button to search the database for an activity that best matches the keywords or description you provided
then select an activity from the list.

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

7. You have indicated that the current main activity of this business or organization is: Main activity. Are there any other activities that contribute significantly (at least 10%) to this business or organization's revenue?

Yes, there are other activities.
- Please provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's secondary activity.
  e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development
No, that is the only significant activity.

8. Approximately what percentage of this business or organization's revenue is generated by each of the following activities?

When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimates.

Approximately what percentage of this business or organization's revenue is generated by each of the following activities?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
	Percentage of revenue
Main activity
Secondary activity
All other activities
Total percentage

Maple taps 2021

1. Were there any maple trees tapped in 2021?

Yes
No
Why are you not currently tapping?
- We did no tappings in 2021, but it is possible that we may tap in 2022.
- We have permanently ceased to tap our maple bush.

2. What was the number of trees tapped and the number of tappings in 2021?

Number of trees tapped
Number of tappings

Production of maple syrup in 2021

3. In 2021, what was this operation's total production of the following maple products?

Exclude any maple products purchased from others for resale.

In 2021, what was this operation's total production of the following maple products?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
Maple Syrup Exclude syrup that will be processed by this operation into butter or sugar.
	Quantity	Unit of measure
a. Syrup sold (or to be sold) to processors
b. All other syrup sold (or to be sold) Exclude sales to processors.
c. Syrup consumed (or to be consumed) at home
Maple Sugar made from this operation's syrup
d. Sugar sold (or to be sold)
e. Sugar consumed (or to be consumed) at home
Maple Butter made from this operation's syrup
f. Butter sold (or to be sold)
g. Butter consumed (or to be consumed) at home

Average sales price obtained in 2021

4. What was the average sales price obtained in 2021 from the following maple products?

What was the average sales price obtained in 2021 from the following maple products?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
	Average sales price
a. Syrup sold to processors - price per unit of measure
b. All other syrup sold - price per unit of measure
c. Sugar sold - price per unit of measure
d. Butter sold - price per unit of measure

Agricultural production

5. According to our records, this operation produces the selected agricultural products, listed below.

Please verify the agricultural products currently produced on this operation.

Please make any necessary corrections or updates.

Select all that apply.

Field crops
Hay
Summerfallow
Potatoes
Fruit, berries and nuts
Vegetables
Sod
Nursery products
Greenhouse products
Cattle and calves
Include beef or dairy.
Pigs
Sheep and lambs
Mink
Fox
Hens and chickens
Turkeys
Maple taps
Honey bees
Mushrooms
Other
- Specify agricultural products
OR
Not producing agricultural products

Area in crops

6. What area of this operation is used for the following crops?

Report the areas only once, even if used for more than one crop type.

Exclude land used by others.

What area of this operation is used for the following crops?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
	Area	Unit of measure
a. Field crops
b. Hay
c. Summerfallow
d. Potatoes
e. Fruit, berries and nuts
f. Vegetables
g. Sod
h. Nursery products

Greenhouse area

7. What is the total area under glass, plastic or other protection used for growing plants?

Total area

Unit of measure

square feet
square metres

Livestock (excluding birds)

8. How many of the following animals are on this operation?

Report all animals on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those that are boarded, custom-fed or fed under contract.

Include all animals kept by this operation, regardless of ownership, that are pastured on a community pasture, grazing co-op or public land.

Exclude animals owned but kept on a farm, ranch or feedlot operated by someone else.

How many of the following animals are on this operation?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
	Number
a. Cattle and calves
b. Pigs
c. Sheep and lambs
d. Mink
e. Fox

Birds

9. How many of the following birds are on this operation?

Report all poultry on this operation, regardless of ownership, including those grown under contract

Include poultry for sale and poultry for personal use.

Exclude poultry owned but kept on an operation operated by someone else.

How many of the following birds are on this operation?
Table summary
This table contains no data. It is an example of an empty data table used by respondents to provide data to Statistics Canada.
	Number
a. Hens and chickens
b. Turkeys

Maple taps

10. What was the total number of taps made on maple trees last spring?

Total number of taps

Honey bees

11. How many live colonies of honey bees(used for honey production or pollination) are owned by this operation?

Include bees owned, regardless of location.

Number of colonies

Mushrooms

12. What is the total mushroom growing area (standing footage)on this operation?

Include mushrooms grown using beds, trays, tunnels or logs.

Total area

Unit of measure

square feet
square metres

Changes or events

13. 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
Organisational change
Price changes in labour or raw materials
Natural disaster
Recession
Change in product line
Sold business units
Expansion
New/lost contract
Plant closures
Acquisition of business units
Other
- Specify the other changes or events
OR
No changes or events

Contact person

14. 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

15. How long did it take to complete this questionnaire?

Include the time spent gathering the necessary information.

Hours
Minutes

16. Do you have any comments about this questionnaire?

Enter your comments

Retail Trade Survey (Monthly): CVs for Total sales by geography - February 2021

CVs for Total sales by geography - February 2021
This table displays the results of Annual Retail Trade Survey: CVs for Total sales by geography - February 2021. The information is grouped by Geography (appearing as row headers), Month and Percent (appearing as column headers).
Geography	Month
	202102
	%
Canada	0.7
Newfoundland and Labrador	1.4
Prince Edward Island	3.0
Nova Scotia	1.7
New Brunswick	1.5
Quebec	1.5
Ontario	1.5
Manitoba	3.4
Saskatchewan	3.1
Alberta	2.1
British Columbia	1.6
Yukon Territory	1.4
Northwest Territories	0.4
Nunavut	1.4

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