Environmental, Social and Governance Project and Indigenous Peoples Engagement Report

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Statistics Canada
Industrial Organization and Finance Division

This report is funded under the Disaggregated Data Action Plan (DDAP). Through the DDAP, announced in Budget 2021, Statistics Canada will work with Canadians to produce better data for better decision making. The DDAP will produce detailed statistical information to highlight the lived experiences of specific population groups, such as women, Indigenous people, racialized groups and people living with disabilities. It will also shed light on diverse populations and their intersections at various levels of geography across Canada.

Table of contents

Executive summary

Several phases of engagement were conducted for Statistics Canada's environmental, social and governance (ESG) project. Engagement activities were carried out with various participants with diverse interests. The most recent engagement activities provided some insight into the limitations of current ESG frameworks with respect to the needs of Indigenous peoples. The objectives of the engagement were to better understand the data needs and gaps with respect to ESG and Indigenous peoples and how to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into ESG.

Engagement participants unanimously agreed that ESG information and data are valuable in assessing and understanding non-financial risks. Throughout the engagement discussions, more than half of the participants pointed to a lack of representation and inclusion of Indigenous interests and values. The majority of participants saw several data gaps that impact their work around ESG, and ESG and Indigenous peoples. All participants welcomed and needed disaggregated data to reflect Canada's ESG interests and the interests of Indigenous peoples.

Finding 1

ESG frameworks should be standardized and include Indigenous peoples' values and interests.

Finding 2

Data should reflect direct, indirect and cumulative impacts.

Finding 3

Data should reflect the interconnectedness of ESG issues.

Finding 4

Engagement should be done early, often and on a continuous basis throughout the life cycle of a project and should encompass consent and capacity building.

Finding 5

Data users should have access to a range of data products to suit their different needs.

Finding 6

The development of ESG indicators related to Indigenous peoples should be Indigenous-led.

Finding 7

Data should be presented in a way that reflects positively on Indigenous peoples and does not perpetuate colonial stereotypes.

Project background

The landscape in which businesses operate is evolving because of increased awareness of environmental degradation and the importance of diversity and inclusion, and this is changing the expectations for corporate behaviour. Now more than ever, when making investment decisions, shareholders are looking beyond financial performance to areas such as transitioning to a low-carbon economy or developing a more diverse workforce. It is within this context that Statistics Canada released its experimental environmental, social and governance (ESG) dashboard. The dashboard presents a series of ESG indicators that demonstrate the non-financial performance of a selection of industries.

ESG are three non-financial themes that can be used to inform the long-term risk or return of an investment. The rationale is that industries that are adequately managing their ESG risks will be less vulnerable to changes in regulations or societal expectations and will therefore perform better in the long run. Statistics Canada leveraged existing data sources for a limited number of industries to produce an experimental dashboard. The goal of the dashboard was to provide a sample of ESG indicators to assess users' interest in the data to determine the future direction of the project.

In 2021, Statistics Canada launched a pilot ESG project to provide ESG information based on readily available data. The data were disaggregated as much as possible to reflect the Indigenous population. However, there were still gaps with respect to ESG indicators and Indigenous peoples. These data are necessary to guide decision makers in developing appropriate policies and programs and to address the needs of Indigenous communities and organizations.

To better understand needs around ESG, Statistics Canada engaged with Indigenous organizations; federal, territorial and provincial partners; private sector organizations; regional and national industry regulatory bodies; and sustainability and ESG experts and academics. This report covers the third phase of engagement specifically centred around ESG and Indigenous peoples. Results from the previous engagements are available on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Program consultative engagement page.

Engagement objectives

The objectives of the engagement were to better understand the data needs of rights-holders and stakeholders in relation to ESG and Indigenous peoples and the role Statistics Canada could play in meeting these needs. The engagement was focused on understanding data gaps and analytical needs with respect to ESG and Indigenous peoples.

Engagement methods

Participant selection

The majority of organizations that were contacted about engagement were identified based on their interest in ESG and how ESG aligns with the scope of their work (e.g., sustainable finance and ESG, resource development, Indigenous reconciliation, and economic reconciliation). Other participants were drawn from earlier phases of engagement on the project, and some were referrals from current partners working with Statistics Canada. Contacts covered various interests, including federal, provincial and territorial governments; finance, resource and industry organizations working with Indigenous communities; and national and regional Indigenous organizations.

Some participants received introductory presentations upon request to familiarize themselves with ESG and the objectives of the engagement process. Others moved directly to the official engagement activities. Close to 100 participants attended 25 two-hour moderated discussion group sessions.

General knowledge of environmental, social and governance information

Overall, participants were familiar with ESG and use some ESG information in various capacities in their day-to-day work. Environmental data were frequently mentioned and were considered to inform decision making related to projects and programs. Many participants considered social and governance information to be important and requested more information and data to support social and governance topics related to ESG.

The majority of participants thought that ESG data could be used in a variety of ways, including to inform decision making. More than half of the participants responded that ESG data support decision making in social, financial and economic development programs and policies; policy development; and the need for investment or divestment by providing information on who is impacted and who is benefiting. The data also integrate notions and actionable efforts toward reconciliation. More than half of the participants expect an increase in environmental projects that, according to participants, will likely result in the need for more ESG information to enable appropriate decision making that best fits the needs and interests of various Indigenous rights-holders or communities and other stakeholders while providing methods to measure and understand associated ESG risks.

Key findings

Finding 1: Environmental, social and governance frameworks should be standardized and include Indigenous peoples' values and interests

All participants were awaiting ESG standardization or guidelines in Canada. More than half of the participants consider existing ESG frameworks in their reporting, and some participants report using specific ESG frameworks. Of the ESG frameworks considered, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals were mentioned the most. Some participants mentioned using International Financial Reporting Standards, while others developed their own reporting criteria.

More than half of the participants from Indigenous organizations reported being aware of various ESG frameworks and indicators, but none reported using them, with most participants expressing their disappointment in the exclusion of Indigenous peoples' interests and values from the frameworks. Some participants highlighted that there is research by Indigenous organizations that relates to ESG and that the ESG dashboard project should be informed by this body of work. Some Indigenous organizations and other participants recommended materials or reports and research for consideration in the future development of the ESG dashboard project (see Appendix A for a list of these resources).

Indigenous organizations raised concerns about how international ESG frameworks align with Western scientific knowledge paradigms that prioritize their methods and concepts over Indigenous knowledge. These frameworks perpetuate Indigenous people as stakeholders in stakeholder obligation relationships. However, these organizations explained that, in Canada, the legal landscape outlines that Indigenous peoples are rights-holders in any development partnership and are therefore in rights-holder relationships.

Finding 2: Data should reflect direct, indirect and cumulative impacts

Indirect impacts

Some participants from Indigenous organizations expressed that ESG should go beyond measuring direct impacts to include measures of indirect impacts, as information in any part of ESG has a ripple effect. For instance, when Indigenous women have access to equitable opportunities in education and equitable pay in employment, this feeds into their local economy and community, and social and health outcomes will likely improve. It is therefore important to measure the indirect impacts of a project (e.g., health outcomes) on individuals and communities, in addition to the direct impacts (e.g., employment).

Cumulative impacts

The impacts of a project should not be considered in isolation. For example, cumulative environmental impacts from previous resource projects and changes in climate conditions over time directly impact the resources available for community sustenance, cultural and spiritual connections or relations, health outcomes, and future opportunities for resource development. These examples highlight the need to understand not only the direct impact of a project but the cumulative impacts as well.

Transitory and enduring benefits

Another guideline that emerged around the development of ESG indicators related to Indigenous peoples was the consideration of whether a benefit was transitory or enduring. For example, a development project that brings jobs to a community could be providing a transitory benefit because those jobs may disappear when the project ends. However, if, as part of that project, a road were constructed that connects a remote community with resources or necessities, such as hospitals, nearby towns or jobs, it could be considered an enduring benefit. Short-term and long-term benefits should be considered when developing ESG indicators.

Finding 3: Data should reflect the interconnectedness of environmental, social and governance issues

Broad range of data needs

More than half of the participants from Indigenous organizations responded that all ESG indicators are equally important and interconnected. Some added that informed decision making requires an understanding of these interconnections and how they impact Indigenous peoples in the short and the long term. A broad range of data is therefore required to fully understand the impact of a project given the interconnectedness of the issues.

More than half of the participants expressed the need for more social and governance data in relation to ESG, such as data that outline what opportunities exist for Indigenous people; the level of training and skills development available to and needed by communities; and the funding, investment and ownership opportunities available to communities.

Most often, Indigenous organizations identified needing data on the following topics:

  • the environment and the cumulative effects on water, land and air
  • Indigenous stewardship
  • population
  • employment by age and gender, including for Indigenous people living off reserve and in urban areas
  • Indigenous procurement and Indigenous-owned businesses
  • Indigenous representation in decision making (e.g., participation on executive boards or in leadership positions of projects)
  • the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge in project processes and solutions (e.g., environmental assessments or traditional land use, co-management, and risk mitigation)
  • small and medium Indigenous enterprises
  • capacity-building opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities
  • consultation and engagement
  • the incorporation of Indigenous value systems, co-management practices, equal participation in decision making and community-led solutions.

Most often, non-Indigenous participants identified data on climate risk, greenhouse gas emissions, employment, education or training, income, and representation on boards and in management positions as being useful for their organizations.

Frequently mentioned themes

Throughout the engagement, common themes began to emerge through ideas and questions. These themes were compiled into the list below and discussed with participants to determine whether they could be used as broad themes for developing indicators related to ESG and Indigenous peoples.

All participants agreed that common themes need to be considered when developing indicators related to ESG and Indigenous peoples. Some participants expressed that the themes are best approached from qualitative spaces led by Indigenous communities. Some participants recommended further engagement with Indigenous communities and businesses to develop methods of measuring associated risks. Some participants expressed that it is difficult to measure the risks associated with the themes as data are unavailable or inaccessible (e.g., agreements between communities and the resource sector are private).

List of common themes

  1. Indigenous sovereignty on land and water rights (historical or modern treaties or land claims agreements)
  2. Policy frameworks that support the implementation of or adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's recommendations
  3. Respect of Indigenous peoples' knowledge and their relationship with the land (e.g., water, land, wildlife) and their spiritual practices
  4. Integration of traditional knowledge in community-led solutions within a project and the employment of community members with existing skills (e.g., habitat knowledge [caribou, bison, moose, fish, geese, bears], mitigation strategies, conservation and reporting)
  5. Respect of traditional and cultural practices (e.g., gatherings; powwows; hunting, trapping and fishing seasons) during engagement and relationship building
  6. Awareness of current and historical community issues (e.g., health concerns [access to nutritious food; diabetes; COVID-19; teen suicide; addiction prevention; wellness and mental health; post-traumatic stress disorder and intergenerational trauma from missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, etc.]) that lead to other impacts (e.g., limited capacity within community governance and engagement or socioeconomic inequities)
  7. Recognition and upholding of traditional land use surveys (e.g., respect of traditional burial grounds and traditional camps)
  8. Language considerations (e.g., use of translation in all engagement activities)
  9. Community-specific trust- and relationship-building plans
  10. Meaningful engagement within the duty to consult or community consultation (e.g., engage early and often, share results and next steps, and always go back to engage again)
  11. Free, prior and informed consent (FPIC) framework
  12. Investment in community-led proactive solutions (e.g., support the self-determination of communities that are looking for funding for traditional land and youth camps, schools or training, clinics, healing lodges and mental health, housing and water infrastructure, and recreation [What investment will be used? Where and how?])
  13. Revenue and benefit sharing
  14. Indigenous investment and ownership opportunities in projects

Finding 4: Engagement should be done early, often and on a continuous basis throughout the life cycle of a project and should encompass consent and capacity building

Engagement

More than half of the participants and all the Indigenous organizations recommended that Indigenous engagement be done early, often and continuously, with evolving efforts to establish and sustain long-term and enduring community benefits through the mutual understanding of the parties involved. More than half of the participants recommended that engagement be collaborative, cohesive and meaningful. More than half of the participants agreed that ethical and transparent follow-up processes, ownership and decision-making opportunities, and the keeping of promises are critical to developing mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous communities.

Consent and capacity building

All participants recommended that ESG and Indigenous peoples topics be approached from a relationship-building perspective through the lens of FPIC that is determined by each community's interests, goals and priorities. All Indigenous organizations highlighted that each community should outline and determine the definition of consent, with constant and reaffirmed engagement throughout any project. Beyond consent, the majority of participants also recommended that Indigenous community involvement be planned and outlined for every step of a project—development, building, owning, operating and maintenance.

All Indigenous organizations highlighted that FPIC includes support, such as financial support for community legal and administrative needs for informed decision making and the co-development of legal documents, to facilitate consent. Additionally, more than half of the participants recommended supports for capacity development and reporting to better equip Indigenous partners, communities and governments with the tools and resources to advocate for themselves. The majority of participants noted the current capacity challenges Indigenous communities face from survey and engagement burden.

Finding 5: Data users should have access to a range of data products to suit their different needs

Granularity and varying levels of analysis

Given the breadth of needs when it comes to ESG data, all participants would prefer to have more granular and disaggregated data, including more ESG data at the regional, territorial or provincial, northern, and community levels.

Participants were also interested in a variety of methods to present data and varying degrees of analysis to meet the needs of more sophisticated users who conduct their own analysis and users who would like to use ESG information but lack the capacity to analyze data. Therefore, all participants were interested in microdata files they can use and analyze themselves and found value in the various methods of data presentation, the data visualization tools, and the descriptive analysis reports that compare data and show trends over time. In other words, there would be a data product to suit the needs of every user, regardless of their capacity constraints.

Participants recommended that various data and products be housed in one location to facilitate ease of access.

Qualitative versus quantitative data

All participants expressed the need for qualitative and quantitative data to support their work. More than half of the participants highlighted the need for qualitative data to support building relationships with Indigenous peoples by clarifying and contextualizing quantitative data. Some participants expressed that qualitative data should include and factor in Indigenous ways of knowing. Some participants cautioned that comparing Indigenous data with non-Indigenous data could contribute to negative or generalized narratives.

Industry breakdowns

More than half of the participants recommended that indicators focus only on specific industries. The following industries or sectors were mentioned: natural resources, mining, oil and gas, green energy, manufacturing, telecommunications, forestry, fisheries, tourism, procurement, shipping, transportation, agriculture, banking, finance and capital flow.

Finding 6: The development of environmental, social and governance indicators related to Indigenous peoples should be Indigenous-led

Statistics Canada sought feedback from all engagement participants on whether issues related to ESG and Indigenous peoples could be captured under the ESG themes or whether an Indigenous theme should be used to capture Indigenous interests. Less than half of the participants recommended that an Indigenous theme be created. However, almost all Indigenous organizations were concerned that creating an Indigenous indicator or grouping Indigenous interests outside the ESG themes could have the negative effects of othering, exclusion, cultural appropriation or tokenism. All Indigenous organizations recommended that Indigenous peoples and organizations lead on defining the indicators that would fall under the Indigenous theme in IESG (Indigenous, environmental, social and governance) or ESGI (environmental, social, governance and Indigenous).

Almost all participants recommended that information or data regarding ESG and Indigenous peoples be made available. In addition, all engagement participants unanimously agreed that Indigenous topics and interests should be incorporated in each of the ESG themes to create inclusive Canadian-specific ESG spaces. Most participants found it more suitable to incorporate Indigenous topics or interests within each ESG data theme currently published by Statistics Canada as a step toward addressing the current limitations of international ESG frameworks that exclude Indigenous peoples. Some participants explained that this approach would facilitate the adoption of and the adaptation to the changes for those already reporting using universal or common ESG metrics.

Most participants from non-Indigenous organizations explained that Indigenous concepts in ESG are ingrained in their work, processes, mandates, and gender equity and diversity plans. Over half of the non-Indigenous participants expressed that remaining aligned with commonly used ESG frameworks and indicators benefits rights-holders by creating spaces for their voices to lead and shape conversations that define reporting on their interests and priorities. This inclusion, or the result of such a change within ESG, will likely generate important data for consideration, especially by Indigenous governments that make decisions in economic development projects.

Some participants saw value in disaggregating existing ESG indicators. Disaggregated data could reflect Indigenous realities (e.g., disaggregating employment data into Indigenous and non-Indigenous). Data under a separate Indigenous theme could come directly from a qualitative space that is shaped by communities and can embed Indigenous value systems in a way that does not prioritize Western science over Indigenous knowledge, thus creating a space in ESG that is entirely Indigenous-led.

Finding 7: Data should be presented in a way that reflects positively on Indigenous peoples and does not perpetuate colonial stereotypes

More than half of the non-Indigenous participants would prefer comparative data points of Indigenous versus non-Indigenous populations and historical trends to track results over time.

More than half of the participants recommended that data should present positive Indigenous perspectives, such as successful Indigenous businesses or organizations. Some participants highlighted that positive datasets that showcase progress over time within Indigenous communities improve Indigenous outcomes when it comes to employment and training, knowledge transfer, business development, Indigenous project management, and Indigenous decision making.

More than half of the participants expressed that the dashboard needs to provide data that do not perpetuate colonial narratives by using strength-based models to frame information by showcasing the success of Indigenous value systems (e.g., in land use planning, co-management practices and conservation). This approach to data provides examples that highlight the successful work of communities that care for the environment and society and the benefits for communities of participating in decision making (governance) within the ESG framework.

Additional findings

Bias

While engagement participants raised various concerns related to ESG, and ESG and Indigenous peoples, the majority of the voices and ideas covered in this report are subjective to the interests of those whose work aligns with or uses ESG concepts, measures and methodologies. While most participants had an interest in ESG to some degree, one Indigenous organization outlined that the ESG concepts do not align with its work or the values of Indigenous peoples and therefore do not have its support. Statistics Canada is aware that the limited participation from organizations that do not support ESG topics and methods is a form of confirmation bias within this engagement findings report.

Data sovereignty

More than half of the Indigenous organizations raised concerns over Indigenous data sovereignty, explaining that Indigenous access to tabulated data should not be monetized for Indigenous people and that data or information must be used in a way that is culturally relevant to Indigenous people. Most Indigenous organizations expressed a need for clarity by asking the following questions: (1) Who owns the data? (2) Who benefits? (3) What do Indigenous communities need and want?

Ancestral, treaty and land rights

A question was raised about how ancestral, treaty and land rights would be presented in an ESG space. More than half of the participants raised concerns that treaty rights have different obligations from a legal perspective and that industries using ESG frameworks need to better understand and plan when working with Indigenous peoples. Knowledge of treaty and non-treaty geography is important in developing mutually beneficial relationships between industry, the resource sector and Indigenous people. More than half of the participants recommended that Statistics Canada's ESG project include information that shows mapping by treaty, agreement or non-treaty territory.

Identification of Indigenous businesses

More than half of the Indigenous organizations raised concerns about how to identify Indigenous businesses. Many Indigenous organizations emphasized the importance of transparency in that process because Indigenous identity appropriation from a business perspective is used to gain access to grants, funding and tax breaks. This hinders access and limits the available capital for the Indigenous businesses that need it the most. Some participants expressed that the ESG project should position itself in support of Indigenous businesses to allow insights into industry and access to ESG learning opportunities and to provide non-Indigenous businesses with access to Indigenous companies and organizations (e.g., via a link to an Indigenous business registry or directory).

Project next steps

Based on this feedback, Statistics Canada will develop a plan for developing and presenting data to inform ESG and Indigenous peoples. The plan will address survey development, respondent and partner relations, analytical plans, indicator development, and data quality evaluations, along with other statistical program components. Indigenous voices and organizations will continue to inform the development of a suite of indicators that addresses the needs of Indigenous communities and more accurately represents the Canadian context.

Appendix A

The following reports were provided by Indigenous organizations to inform the ESG dashboard project:

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Fact Sheet — Statistical Survey Operations Pay Equity Settlement — May 13, 2016

On May 13, 2016, the Government of Canada announced the settlement of a human rights complaint affecting up to 25,000 employees who worked at Statistical Survey Operations (SSO) from March 8, 1985 to November 30, 2013.

Statistics Canada is committed to gender equality and to the implementation of this settlement. The agency will make every effort to reach current and former SSO employees who may be eligible for retroactive pay under the agreement.

If you would like to know more about the details of the Pay Equity Settlement, please consult the Questions and answers.

Notices

August 7, 2018 – Update on Additional Payment

We are pleased to inform all of our valued interviewing staff that through our collaborative efforts, we have arrived at an agreement on the inclusion of paid leave as part of the calculation of payments for the pay equity settlement.

As a result, those current and former employees covered by the Settlement Agreement will receive an additional payment in this manner:

  • Eight percent (8%) to SSO employees covered by the Agreement who stopped work any time up to and including March 31, 2000
  • Ten percent (10%) to SSO employees covered by the Agreement who stopped work on April 1, 2000 or later

We are processing payments as quickly as possible. Please note that you do not have to re-apply to receive this additional payment.

We would also like to acknowledge the collaborative efforts of the Public Service Alliance of Canada as well as Arbitrator Joy Noonan in assisting us in arriving at this positive outcome for our employees.

Statistics Canada is committed to gender equality and fair wages and is appreciative of the efforts of our employees.

For more details on how the payment is calculated, please refer to Questions 18, 19 and 20 in the Questions and answers section.

January 2, 2018 – Update on payments

For those former employees of Statistical Survey Operations that submitted their completed package prior to November 2017, Statistics Canada has commenced issuing payments. For all those that have submitted completed packages as of November 2017, payments are planned to commence in January 2018.

If you believe you are eligible for payment, please send an e-mail to the following mailbox or a letter to the following address, indicating that you are a former employee of Statistical Survey Operations and believe you are eligible for payment. You will then receive an information package containing the forms to apply.

Email:
statcan.ssopayequityoesequitesalariale.statcan@statcan.gc.ca

Mail:
Statistics Canada
2550 Victoria Park Avenue 2nd Floor
Toronto ON M2J 5A9
Attn: SSO Pay Equity Unit

If you have already forwarded the necessary forms, please note that we will contact you if we require further information. If you received the auto response from our dedicated mailbox, it means we have received your forms. Given the volume of requests it is not possible at this time to send individual confirmation e-mails.

December 14, 2017

Further to the October 26, 2017 notice, Statistics Canada is working with the Public Service Alliance of Canada to select an independent third party to review this matter, in accordance with the dispute resolution mechanism outlined in the settlement agreement.

Throughout this process, the agency is continuing to implement the terms of the Statistical Survey Operations Pay Equity Settlement.

If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact SSO Pay Equity.

October 26, 2017

Over the summer, questions were raised around payment calculations of the pay equity settlement, as they are based on the number of hours worked and do not include paid leave, overtime rates, and designated paid holidays.

Statistics Canada and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) worked collaboratively to address this issue and despite active steps to resolve this matter, to date we have been unable to reach an agreement.

In the meantime, the agency continues to implement the terms of the Statistical Survey Operations Pay Equity Settlement.

If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact SSO Pay Equity.

September 6, 2017

Concerns have been raised over pay equity settlement payment calculations that were based on the number of hours worked and do not include paid leave, overtime rates, and designated paid holidays.

Given that this issue affects the general implementation of the settlement between Statistical Survey Operations and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the parties continue to work together to resolve this issue in a manner that will apply to all eligible employees.

As discussions are underway, employees do not need to raise this matter through the Dispute Resolution Process. Those who believe that there may be an error in their payment unrelated to this issue should submit an appeal in writing to Statistical Survey Operations.

In the meantime, Statistics Canada will continue to gather information and process the payments. Rest assured, once a decision has been reached, we will communicate the outcome to all those affected.

If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact SSO Pay Equity.

August 11, 2017

Questions have recently been raised over Statistics Canada's method of calculating settlement payments, which is based on hours worked and excludes paid leave, overtime rates, designated paid holidays and some other forms of compensation.

Given that these questions affect the general implementation of the settlement between Statistical Survey Operations and the Public Service Alliance of Canada, the agency is working together with the Public Service Alliance of Canada to resolve this matter. Once a decision has been reached, Statistics Canada will communicate the outcome to all those affected.

In the meantime, the agency will continue to implement the terms of the Statistical Survey Operations Pay Equity Settlement in an efficient, fair and transparent manner

If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact SSO Pay Equity.

Settlement highlights

  • On April 8, 2016, Statistics Canada (on behalf of the SSO), Treasury Board Secretariat (on behalf of the Treasury Board of Canada) and the Public Service Alliance of Canada reached an agreement to settle a long-standing issue involving employees of SSO.
  • The agreement covers interviewers and senior interviewers who worked at Statistics Canada from March 8, 1985 to November 5, 1987 and interviewers and senior interviewers who worked at SSO from November 6, 1987 to November 30, 2013.
  • Approximately 20,000 to 25,000 current and former employees are entitled to receive payments, with an average gross payment of between $1,500 and $2,000.
  • Statistics Canada is establishing a dedicated team to administer the settlement. To help locate and identify eligible employees, administrative records will be reviewed. As well, the agency will use internal communication channels, mail outs, newsletters, online channels and traditional media outlets to inform current and former employees of the settlement.
  • Statistics Canada will use detailed employment records to identify eligible employees who joined SSO after January 1, 1993. These employees will be contacted by the agency.
  • Employees who worked as interviewers from March 8, 1985 to December 31, 1992 are asked to contact the agency to determine their eligibility to make a claim.
  • Payments to eligible employees should begin early in 2017. Given the large number of claims involved, it could take up to three years to identify, contact, process and pay all eligible claimants.
  • Payments will be pro-rated, based on the number of hours worked by the eligible employee.
  • Statistics Canada is committed to implementing the terms of the settlement in an efficient and transparent manner and to making its best effort to inform all potential claimants.
  • Statistics Canada and the Government of Canada are committed to gender equality in employment and ensuring that employees receive appropriate compensation for their work.

Questions and answers

1. Who is eligible to receive a payment as a result of the pay equity settlement?

An Interviewer or Senior Interviewer who worked at Statistics Canada between March 8, 1985 and November 5, 1987

and

An Interviewer or Senior Interviewer who worked for SSO between November 6, 1987 and November 30, 2013 and who was in receipt of pay, a maternity or parental allowance, disability benefits or workers' compensation benefits during this period.

2. If an employee dies or is deceased are they still entitled to receive a payment?

Yes the settlement will paid to the estate of the deceased.

3. What is Statistics Canada doing to locate potential claimants?

Statistics Canada is using administrative records to locate and identify potential claimants. As well, the agency will use internal communication channels, mail outs, newsletters, online channels and traditional media outlets to inform employees and members of the public. For individuals who joined SSO after 1993, Statistics Canada will use employment records to identify and contact eligible employees. Employees who worked as interviewers and senior interviewers from 1985 to1993 are asked to contact Statistics Canada to learn more about the process to make a claim.

4. How do I ensure that I will receive the Pay Equity settlement payment due to me?

A dedicated mail-box has been set up at Statistical Survey Operations, in order that former employees can contact us and leave their current address or e-mail address so we can forward a Pay Equity payment package. The package will contain forms that you will be required to complete and return to Statistics Canada. The e-mail address is:
statcan.ssopayequityoesequitesalariale.statcan@statcan.gc.ca.

You can also send us a letter to:

Statistics Canada
2550 Victoria Park Avenue, 2nd Floor
Toronto ON M2J 5A9
Attn: SSO Pay Equity Unit

5. What is the deadline to submit a claim?

A claim should be submitted as soon as possible

6. What if a claim is not submitted by the deadline?

Eligible employees shall have five years from the issuance of the last settlement payment to make a claim.

7. When will Statistical Survey Operations (SSO) start to make these payments?

We are in the process of putting together a dedicated team to work on this project. The goal is to start making payments in early 2017 to those employees who are currently working for SSO. The second group of payments will be made to those employees who worked for SSO between April 1993 and November 2013. The third group of payments will be made to those employees who worked between March 1985 and March 1993.

8. How will the payments be calculated?

There are three specific periods when it comes to calculating the payment.

  1. March 08, 1985 to November 5, 1987 (Period 1)
    • You will be paid the sum of 100% of the Annual Pay Equity Adjustment (PEA) for the CR-02 classification.
    • The payment will be prorated based on the number of hours you worked in the year (on the basis that a full-time year is made up of 1956.6 hours)
    • For example:
      If you worked 1000 hours from April 1 1985 to March 31 1986; and
      You worked 1200 hours from April 1 1986 to March 31 1987; and
      You worked 750 hours from April 1 1987 to Nov 5 1987, it would be calculated as follows:
      • 1000/1956.6 = .511 $2030 × .511 = $1037.33
      • 1200/1956.6 = .614 $2390 × .614 = $1467.46
      • 750/1956.6 = .384 $2527 × .384 = $970.37
      You would receive a payment of $3,476.16 for this period.
      Period 1 payment calculation
      Year Annual PEA Rate
      March 8, 1985 – March 31, 1986 $2030
      April 1, 1986 – March 31, 1987 class="text-right"$2390
      April 1, 1987 – November 5, 1987 $2527
  2. November 6, 1987 to July 28, 1998 (Period 2)
    • You will be paid the sum of 55% of the Annual Pay Equity Adjustment (PEA) for the CR-02 classification
    • The payment will be prorated based on the number of hours you worked in the year (on the basis that a full-time year is made up of 1956.6 hours)
    • For example, if you worked 1000 hours from April 1 1988 to March 31, 1999
      • 1000/1956.6 = .511
      • $2776 × .511 = $1418.54
      • $1418.54 × 55% = $780.20
      You would receive a payment of $780.20 for this period.
      Period 2 payment calculation
      Year Annual PEA Rate Hourly Rate
      November 6, 1987 – March 31, 1988 $2527 $1.289
      April 1, 1988 – March 31, 1989 $2776 $1.419
      April 1, 1989 – March 31, 1990 $2777 $1.420
      April 1, 1990 – March 31, 1991 $3068 $1.568
      April 1, 1991 – March 31, 1992 $3380 $1.728
      April 1, 1992 – March 31, 1993 $3483 $1.781
      April 1, 1993 - March 31, 1994 $3730 $1.907
      April 1, 1994 – March 31, 1995 $3642 $1.862
      April 1, 1995 – March 31, 1996 $3643 $1.862
      April 1, 1996 – March 31, 1997 $3653 $1.867
      April 1, 1997 – March 31, 1998 $1408 $0.720
      April 1, 1998 – July 28, 1998 $706 $0.361
  3. July 29, 1998 to November 30, 2013 (Period 3)
    • You will be paid the sum of 45% of the wage difference between
      • The Interviewer (IN-01) and the CR-02 classifications
        or
      • The Senior Interviewer (IN-02) and the CR-02 classifications
    • The payment will be prorated based on the number of hours you worked in the year (on the basis that a full-time year is made up of 1956.6 hours)
    • For example, if you worked 1000 hours as an IN-01 from April 1, 1999 to March 31, 2000
      • 1000 × 0.92 = $920.00
      You would receive a payment of $920.00.
    • Please note that the rates below have already been reduced to 45% of the actual wage gap
      Period 3 payment calculation
      Year IN-01 IN-02
      July 29, 1998 – March 31, 1999 $1.03 $1.55
      April 1, 1999 – March 31, 2000 $0.92 $1.45
      April 1, 2000 – March 31, 2001 $0.80 $1.32
      April 1, 2001 – March 31, 2002 $0.78 $1.32
      April 1, 2002 – March 31, 2003 $0.68 $1.20
      April 1, 2003 – March 31, 2004 $0.43 $0.91
      April 1, 2004 – March 31, 2005 $0.25 $0.70
      April 1, 2005 – March 31, 2006 $0.26 $0.72
      April 1, 2006 – March 31, 2007 $0.27 $0.74
      April 1, 2007 – March 31, 2008 $0.28 $0.75
      April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009 $0.25 $0.73
      April 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010 $0.26 $0.74
      April 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011 $0.26 $0.76
      April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012 $0.27 $0.78
      April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013 $0.27 $0.78
      April 1, 2013 – November 30, 2013 $0.33 $0.86
9. If I worked over two periods, will I receive a separate payment of each period?

The goal is to make one payment for each employee, wherever possible. There may be situations where this is not possible.

10. Will interest be paid on any of the payments?

In accordance with the agreement, interest will only be paid on those payments made for Period 1 (March 8, 1985 to November 5, 1987). This interest will be calculated based on simple interest using the Canada Savings Bond (CSB) rate. Interest will be calculated semi-annually on 90% of the total payment owing as of March 31st and September 30th of each year up until the date of actual payment.

The CSB rates are as follows:

CSB rates
Year Interest rate
1985 11.25%
1986 10.00%
1987 7.75%
1988 9.00%
1989 10.50%
1990 10.50%
1991 10.75%
1992 7.50%
1993 6.00%
1994 4.25%
1995 7.50%
1996 5.25%
1997 5.25%
1998 3.50%
1999 4.00%
2000 5.05%
2001 4.85%
2002 1.80%
2003 2.00%
2004 1.65%
2005 1.50%
2006 2.00%
2007 3.00%
2008 3.25%
2009 2.00%
2010 0.40%
2011 0.65%
2012 0.50%
2013 0.50%
2014 0.50%
2015 0.50%
2016 0.50%
2017 0.50%
2018 0.50%
2019 0.50%
2020 0.50%
2021 0.50%
2022 0.50%
2023 0.50%
2024 0.50%
2025 0.50%

After 2021, the last published rate of 0.50% will be used to calculate interest.

11. Will this payment be considered to be salary for the purposes of Superannuation or Disability Insurance?

No, the payment will not be considered to be salary for the purposes of Superannuation or Disability Insurance.

12. How do you determine the number of hours for the periods where the employee was in receipt of Maternity or Parental Allowance or Disability or Workers' Compensation Benefits?

As stated above, these hours only count for the period of employment between November 6, 1987 and November 30, 2013.

For the periods of Maternity and Parental leave, we use the Adjusted Average Work Week hours that were used to determine the amount of allowance you received. This is in accordance with the collective agreements at the time.

For the periods where Disability or Workers' Compensation benefits were received, we use the established Average Work Week (AWW) hours on the day immediately preceding the commencement of benefits.

13. Are statutory deductions taken from the payment? (ie: Income tax, CPP/QPP, EI)

The payment will be structured as follows:

  • 60% of the payment will be paid as compensation pursuant to section 53(2) (e) of the Canadian Human Right Act without deduction for tax to a maximum of $20,000.00. This is considered 'damages' and is not reported on a T4/Relevé 1
  • 40% of the payment will be paid as compensation in lieu of lost wages (Lost Wages Compensation). This is considered income and is subject to regular statutory deductions (Income Tax, CPP/QPP and EI). This amount is reported on a T4/Relevé 1.
  • Should the 60% portion of the payment exceed $20,000.00 the excess amount will be treated as Lost Wages Compensation and be subject to statutory deductions and reported on a T4/Relevé 1.
  • The interest paid on any payment from Period 1 is not considered income and therefore is not subject to statutory deductions. This amount will be reported on a T5/Relevé 3.
14. Will I receive a hard copy cheque when the payment is made?

No, all payments will be made by direct deposit.

15. Will I receive a breakdown of the hours I worked and how the calculations were made?

We will provide you a breakdown of each period of employment, the number of hours worked in each period, the payment for each period as well as a breakdown of the 60 % portion, the 40% portion and the interest paid on the eligible periods.

16. What if I have other questions about my payment?

You can submit your questions to the above e-mail address or mail them to the above address. We will make every attempt to answer them in a reasonable timeframe. However, this settlement could affect upwards of 20,000 employees, so the focus will be on ensuring that as many people possible receive their payment in a reasonable time. We suggest that you wait until you receive your payment and then if you have any questions or concerns you can contact us at that time.

17. What if I believe that there is an error in the service calculation, eligibility or the resulting payment?

In this event, you would be able to participate in a three step review process.

  • Step 1:You must submit an explanation, in writing, to SSO copied to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), of the alleged discrepancy with supporting documentation, if available, within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the receipt of payment.

    SSO will have forty-five (45) calendar days to communicate its decision to you and send a copy to PSAC.
  • Step 2: If you are not satisfied with SSO's decision, you will have fifteen (15) calendar days from the day of receipt of the decision to request a review by a joint PSAC/SSO committee.
  • Step 3: If the joint committee cannot reach consensus, PSAC will have thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the final committee meeting to notify you and SSO of its intent to proceed in front of an independent third party.
18. What was the result of the arbitration ruling on June 13, 2018 regarding the issue that payment calculations of the pay equity settlement were based on the number of hours worked and did not include paid leave?

The result of ruling is that all SSO employees covered under the Settlement Agreement will receive an additional payment proposed by SSO in lieu of paid leave.

19. How is this additional payment calculated?

The additional payment is a percentage of the total gross payment of the pay equity payment and the percentage is determined by the date an employee stopped SSO work.

  1. An employee covered under the Settlement Agreement who stopped SSO work anytime up to and including March 31, 2000 is entitled to an additional payment of eight (8) percent of their total gross pay equity payment.
  2. An employee covered under the Settlement Agreement who stopped SSO work on April 1, 2000 or later is entitled to an additional payment of ten (10) percent of their total gross pay equity payment.
20. Is this additional payment taxable?

In accordance to the arbitration ruling, this additional payment will be treated as compensation pursuant to Section 52 [2] [c] of the Canadian Human Rights Act. This means that it is treated in same manner as the 60% portion of your pay equity payment and is not subject to tax and is not reported on a T4/Rel 1.

Please note that in the event that the total payment of the 60% portion of your pay equity payment and this additional payment exceeds $20,000, any amount above the 20,000 threshold will be treated as Lost Wages compensation and is subject to statutory deductions and reported on a T4/Rel 1 in accordance to paragraph 19 [iii] of the Settlement Agreement.

If you have any questions contact SSO Pay Equity / OES Équité salariale.

Wholesale Trade Survey (monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - April 2023

Wholesale Trade Survey (monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - April 2023
Geography Month
202204 202205 202206 202207 202208 202209 202210 202211 202212 202301 202302 202303 202304
percentage
Canada 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.4
Newfoundland and Labrador 1.9 0.5 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.3 0.3 1.3
Prince Edward Island 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Nova Scotia 2.7 3.5 1.6 4.7 2.5 1.9 2.9 1.8 4.9 4.4 2.0 3.4 2.2
New Brunswick 2.9 1.3 1.2 2.1 3.0 1.7 1.3 2.6 2.4 1.8 1.9 1.5 1.4
Quebec 2.5 1.9 1.4 1.5 1.4 1.7 1.4 1.5 2.1 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.3
Ontario 1.2 1.3 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.0 1.5 1.0
Manitoba 0.8 1.8 1.7 1.2 1.0 1.5 2.1 1.4 1.8 0.8 0.7 0.5 1.2
Saskatchewan 0.6 0.7 0.7 0.6 1.1 1.2 0.5 0.7 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.7 0.6
Alberta 1.8 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.4 0.8 1.4 1.3 1.1 1.4 0.9 0.4 0.3
British Columbia 1.4 1.6 2.1 1.9 1.6 1.8 2.6 1.5 1.4 1.5 1.8 1.8 1.4
Yukon Territory 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Northwest Territories 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Nunavut 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Business or organization information

1. Which of the following categories best describes this business or organization?

  • Government agency
  • Private sector business
  • Non-profit organization
    • Who does this organization primarily serve?
      • Households or individuals
        e.g., child and youth services, community food services, food bank, women's shelter, community housing services, emergency relief services, religious organization, grant and giving services, social advocacy group, arts and recreation group
      • Businesses
        e.g., business association, chamber of commerce, condominium association, environmental support or protection services, group benefit carriers (pensions, health, medical)
  • Don't know

Business or organization information

2. In what year was this business or organization first established?

Please provide the year this business or organization first began operations.

Year business or organization was first established:

OR

Don't know

3. Over the last 12 months, which of the following international activities did this business or organization conduct?

Select all that apply.

  • Export or sell goods outside of Canada
    Include both intermediate and final goods.
  • Export or sell services outside of Canada
    Include services delivered virtually and in person.
    e.g., software, cloud services, legal services, environmental services, architectural services, digital advertising
  • Make investments outside of Canada
  • Sell goods to businesses or organizations in Canada who then resold them outside of Canada
  • Import or buy goods from outside of Canada
    Include both intermediate and final goods.
  • Import or buy services from outside of Canada
    Include services received virtually and in person.
    e.g., software, cloud services, legal services, environmental services, architectural services, digital advertising
  • Relocate any business or organizational activities or employees from another country into Canada
    Exclude temporary foreign workers.
  • Relocate business or organizational activities or employees from Canada to another country
  • Engage in other international business or organizational activities
    OR
  • None of the above

4. Over the next three months, how are each of the following expected to change for this business or organization?

Exclude seasonal factors or conditions.

  • Number of employees
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Vacant positions
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Sales of goods and services offered by this business or organization
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Selling price of goods and services offered by this business or organization
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Demand for goods and services offered by this business or organization
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Imports of goods or services
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Exports of goods or services
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Operating income
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Operating expenses
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Profitability
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Cash reserves
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Capital expenditures
    e.g., machinery, equipment
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Training expenditures
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Marketing and advertising budget
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know
  • Expenditures in research and development
    • Increase
    • Stay about the same
    • Decrease
    • Not applicable
    • Don't know

Business or organization obstacles

5. Over the next three months, which of the following are expected to be obstacles for this business or organization?

Select all that apply.

  • Shortage of labour force
  • Recruiting skilled employees
  • Recruiting employees who can work in both English and French
  • Retaining skilled employees
  • Shortage of space or equipment
  • Rising cost of inputs
    An input is an economic resource used in a firm's production process.
    e.g., labour, capital, energy and raw materials
  • Rising costs in real estate, leasing or property taxes
  • Rising inflation
  • Rising interest rates and debt costs
    e.g., borrowing fees, interest payments
  • Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from within Canada
  • Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from abroad
  • Maintaining inventory levels
  • Insufficient demand for goods or services offered
  • Fluctuations in consumer demand
  • Attracting new or returning customers
  • Cost of insurance
  • Transportation costs
  • Obtaining financing
  • Increasing competition
  • Challenges related to exporting or selling goods and services outside of Canada
  • Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt
  • Other obstacle
    • Specify other obstacle:
    OR
  • None of the above

Flow condition: If at least 2 obstacles are selected in Q5, go to Q6. Otherwise, go to Q7.

Display condition: Display in Q6 the obstacles selected in Q5.

6. Of the obstacles selected in the previous question, please indicate this business's or organization's most challenging obstacle expected over the next three months.

  • Shortage of labour force
  • Recruiting skilled employees
  • Recruiting employees who can work in both English and French
  • Retaining skilled employees
  • Shortage of space or equipment
  • Rising cost of inputs
    An input is an economic resource used in a firm's production process
    e.g., labour, capital, energy and raw materials
  • Rising costs in real estate, leasing or property taxes
  • Rising inflation
  • Rising interest rates and debt costs
    e.g., borrowing fees, interest payments
  • Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from within Canada
  • Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from abroad
  • Maintaining inventory levels
  • Insufficient demand for goods or services offered
  • Fluctuations in consumer demand
  • Attracting new or returning customers
  • Cost of insurance
  • Transportation costs
  • Obtaining financing
  • Increasing competition
  • Challenges related to exporting or selling goods and services outside of Canada
  • Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt
  • Other obstacle

Flow condition: If "Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from within Canada", "Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from abroad", or "Maintaining inventory levels" is selected in Q5, go to Q7. Otherwise, go to Q10.

Display condition: Display in Q7 the obstacles selected in Q5.

Supply chain challenges

7. How long does this business or organization expect the following to continue to be an obstacle?

  • Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from within Canada
    • Less than 3 months
    • 3 months to less than 6 months
    • 6 months to less than 12 months
    • 12 months or more
    • Don't know
  • Difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from abroad
    • Less than 3 months
    • 3 months to less than 6 months
    • 6 months to less than 12 months
    • 12 months or more
    • Don't know
  • Maintaining inventory levels
    • Less than 3 months
    • 3 months to less than 6 months
    • 6 months to less than 12 months
    • 12 months or more
    • Don't know

8. Over the last three months, how have supply chain challenges experienced by this business or organization changed?

Supply chain challenges include difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from within Canada or abroad and difficulty maintaining inventory levels.

Exclude seasonal factors or conditions.

  • Supply chain challenges have worsened
    • Which of the following factors have contributed to these challenges?
      Select all that apply.
      • Increased prices of inputs, products or supplies
      • Increased delays in deliveries of inputs, products or supplies
      • Supply shortages resulted in fewer inputs, products or supplies being available
      • Supply shortages resulted in no inputs, products or supplies available
      • Other factor
        • Specify other factor:
        OR
      • Don't know
  • Supply chain challenges have remained about the same
  • Supply chain challenges have improved

9. Over the next three months, how does this business or organization expect supply chain challenges to change?

Supply chain challenges include difficulty acquiring inputs, products or supplies from within Canada or abroad and difficulty maintaining inventory levels.
Exclude seasonal factors or conditions.

  • Supply chain challenges are expected to worsen
  • Supply chain challenges are expected to remain about the same
  • Supply chain challenges are expected to improve

Flow condition: If "Government agency" is selected in Q1, go to Q11. Otherwise, go to Q10.
Display condition: If "Non-profit organization" is selected in Q1, do not display "Transfer the business" and "Sell the business."

Expectations for the next year

10. Over the next 12 months, does this business or organization plan to do any of the following?;

Select all that apply.

  • Expand current location of this business or organization
  • Expand operations of this business or organization internationally
  • Expand operations of this business or organization into a new province or territory within Canada
  • Move operations of this business or organization to another province or territory within Canada entirely
  • Expand this business or organization to other locations within the same province or territory
  • Expand this business or organization without increasing physical space
    i.e., hiring more staff who will work remotely, or expanding online sales capacity
  • Restructure this business or organization
    Restructuring involves changing the financial, operational, legal or other structures of the business or organization to make it more efficient or more profitable.
  • Acquire other businesses, organizations or franchises
  • Invest in other businesses or organizations
  • Merge with other businesses or organizations
  • Reduce the physical space of this business or organization
  • Scale down operations of this business or organization to within a single province or territory within Canada
  • Transfer the business
  • Sell the business
    OR
  • Close the business or organization
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • None of the above

Interprovincial activities

11. Over the last 12 months, did this business or organization conduct any of the following activities within Canada?

Include transactions executed between a consumer or business or organization in a given province or territory and a consumer or business or organization outside that province or territory.

Select all that apply.

  • Sold goods or services to customers in another province or territory
  • Purchased goods or services from suppliers in another province or territory
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • None of the above

Flow condition: If "Sold goods or services to customers in another province or territory" OR "Purchased goods or services from suppliers in another province or territory" is selected in Q11, go to Q12. If Q11 is blank OR "Don't know" is selected in Q11, go to Q16. If "None of above" is selected in Q11, go to Q14.

12. Over the last 12 months, which of the following obstacles did this business or organization experience when purchasing and selling goods or services across provincial and territorial borders?

Select all that apply.

  • Distance between point of origin and destination
  • Transportation cost and availability
  • Transportation regulations were difficult to abide by
  • Permitted quantity of a given product was limited
  • Too much paperwork to fill out
  • Permits and licenses were difficult to obtain
  • Provincial or territorial tax laws
  • Provincial or territorial language laws
  • Lack of knowledge or information on the market
  • Other obstacle
    • Specify other obstacle :
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • None of the above

Flow condition: If only "Distance between point of origin and destination" in Q12 is selected OR if "don't know" OR "none of the above" is selected OR if Q12 is blank, go to Q16. Otherwise, go to Q13.

Display condition: Display in Q13 the obstacles selected in Q12, from "Transportation cost and availability" to "other obstacle."

13. Over the last 12 months, what impact did each of the obstacles experienced have on this business's or organization's ability to purchase and sell goods or services across provincial and territorial borders?

  • Transportation cost and availability
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impac
    • No impact at all
  • Transportation regulations were difficult to abide by
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Permitted quantity of given product was limited
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Too much paperwork to fill out
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Permits and licenses were difficult to obtain
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Provincial or territorial tax laws
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact;
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Provincial or territorial language laws
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Lack of knowledge or information on the market
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all
  • Other obstacle
    • Major impact
    • Moderate impact
    • Minor impact
    • No impact at all

Flow condition: If "none of the above" is selected, go to Q14. Otherwise, go to Q16.

14. Over the last 12 months, why did this business or organization not purchase or sell goods or services across provincial and territorial borders?

Select all that apply.

  • Distance between point of origin and destination
  • Transportation cost and availability
  • Transportation regulations were difficult to abide by
  • Permitted quantity of given product was limited
  • Too much paperwork to fill out
  • Permits and licenses were difficult to obtain
  • Provincial or territorial tax laws
  • Provincial or territorial language laws
  • Lack of knowledge or information on the market
  • Other obstacle
    • Specify other obstacle:
    OR
  • Local nature of this business or organization
    OR
  • No interest in purchasing or selling across provincial and territorial borders
    OR
  • Don't know

Flow condition: If only "Distance between point of origin and destination" in Q14 is selected OR if "Local nature of this business or organization" OR "No interest in purchasing or selling across provincial and territorial borders" OR "don't know" is selected in Q14 OR if Q14 is blank, go to Q16. Otherwise, go to Q15.

Display condition: Display in Q15 the reasons selected in Q14, from "Transportation cost and availability" to "other obstacle."

15. To what extent would a reduction or elimination of each of the following obstacles affect this business's or organization's willingness to purchase or sell goods or services across provincial and territorial borders?

  • Transportation cost and availability
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Transportation regulations were difficult to abide by
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Permitted quantity of given product was limited
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Too much paperwork to fill out
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Permits and licenses were difficult to obtain
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Provincial or territorial tax laws
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Provincial or territorial language laws
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Lack of knowledge or information on the market
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all
  • Other obstacle
    • Great extent
    • Moderate extent
    • Slight extent
    • No extent at all

Environmental activities

16. Which of the following environmental practices does this business or organization have currently in place?

Select all that apply.

  • Reducing waste
  • Reducing energy or water consumption
    e.g., sensor lights, LED lights, automated faucets
  • Encouraging employees to adopt environmentally friendly practices
    e.g., teleworking, using public transit, recycling
  • Using recycled or waste materials as inputs
  • Implement green processes
    e.g., reduce transportation impacts and building impacts
  • Using one or more clean energy sources
    e.g., hydroelectricity, solar, wind
  • Choosing suppliers based on their environmentally responsible practices or products
  • Designing products or services to have a minimal impact on the environment
    e.g., eco-design that considers the product's lifecycle
  • Performing carbon sequestration activities
    e.g., planting trees, purchasing carbon credits
  • Measuring the business's or organization's environmental footprint
  • Obtaining or maintaining one or more eco-responsible certifications
  • Being zero waste
  • Having a written environmental policy
  • Hiring an external auditor to evaluate the business's or organization's environmental practices
  • Other environmental practices
    OR
  • None of the above

Flow condition: If all of "Reducing waste" to "Other environmental practices" in Q16 is selected, go to Q18. Otherwise, go to Q17.

Display condition: Display in Q17, what is not selected in Q16, from "Reducing waste" to "Other environmental practices."

17. Which of the following environmental practices does this business or organization plan to implement over the next 12 months?

Select all that apply.

  • Reducing waste
  • Reducing energy or water consumption
    e.g., sensor lights, LED lights, automated faucets
  • Encouraging employees to adopt environmentally friendly practices
    e.g., teleworking, using public transit, recycling
  • Using recycled or waste materials as inputs
  • Implement green processes
    e.g., reduce transportation impacts and building impacts
  • Using one or more clean energy sources
    e.g., hydroelectricity, solar, wind
  • Choosing suppliers based on their environmentally responsible practices or products
  • Designing products or services to have a minimal impact on the environment
    e.g., eco-design that considers the product's lifecycle
  • Performing carbon sequestration activities
    e.g., planting trees, purchasing carbon credits
  • Measuring the business's or organization's environmental footprint
  • Obtaining or maintaining one or more eco-responsible certifications
  • Being zero waste
  • Having a written environmental policy
  • Hiring an external auditor to evaluate the business's or organization's environmental practices
  • Other environmental practices
    OR
  • None of the above

18. Over the next 12 months, which of the following could be barriers for this business or organization when adopting more green practices?

Select all that apply.

  • Lack of financial resources
  • Clients are not willing to pay a higher price
  • Time constraints or labour limitations
  • The business or organization has industry limitations when adopting green practices
  • Locational or on-site limitations
    Include geographic location limitations and leasing limitations.
  • Limited by corporate directives
  • Metrics to measure sustainability or going green are too confusing
  • Lack of knowledge or expertise
  • COVID-19
  • Other barrier
    • Specify other barrier:
    OR
  • None of the above
    i.e., the business or organization has no barriers or no plans to adopt green practices

Payment methods

19. Is this business or organization currently accepting any of the following payment methods?

Include in-store and online purchases.

Select all that apply.

  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
  • Wire transfer
  • PayPal
  • Digital wallet or electronic wallet (eWallet) methods
    e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
    Exclude PayPal.
  • Interac e-transfer
  • Buy now, pay later payment service
    e.g., Afterpay, Sezzle, Klarna, QuadPay
  • Cryptocurrency or crypto wallets
    e.g., Coinbase, BitPay, ZenGo, CoinSmart, Bitbuy, Ledger Nano S, Ellipal
  • Other payment method
    • Specify other payment method:
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • None of the above

Display condition: Display in Q20, what is not selected in Q19, from "Cash" to "Cryptocurrency or crypto wallets"

20. Over the next 12 months, will this business organization start to accept any of the following payment methods?

Include in-store and online purchases.

Select all that apply.

  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Credit card
  • Debit card
  • Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
  • Wire transfer
  • PayPal
  • Digital wallet or electronic wallet (eWallet) methods
    e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
    Exclude PayPal.
  • Interac e-transfer
  • Buy now, pay later payment service
    e.g., Afterpay, Sezzle, Klarna, QuadPay
  • Cryptocurrency or crypto wallets
    e.g., Coinbase, BitPay, ZenGo, CoinSmart, Bitbuy, Ledger Nano S, Ellipal
  • Other payment method
    • Specify other payment method:
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • None of the above

Flow condition: If all of "Cash" to "Cryptocurrency or crypto wallets" in Q19 is selected, go to Q22. Otherwise, go to Q21.

21. What are the reasons this business or organization does not accept certain payment methods?

Select all that apply.

  • Lack knowledge of available payment methods
  • Service fees
  • Security or privacy concerns
  • Incompatibility with existing equipment or software
  • Legal issues, barriers or concerns
  • Current payment methods meet the needs of this business or organization and its clients or customers
  • Other reason
    • Specify other reason:
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • Not applicable

Languages of services

22. Over the last 12 months, in which languages did this business or organization provide the following services or perform the following activities?

Website
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Marketing and advertising
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Outdoor signage
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Indoor signage
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Customer service
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Sales
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

External communications
Include media releases.
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Internal communications
Select all that apply.

  • English
  • French
  • Other language
    OR
  • Not applicable
    OR
  • Don't know

Languages of work

23. What percentage of employees in this business or organization is required to be bilingual in English and French?

If the business or organization does not require bilingual employees, please enter '0'.

Provide your best estimate rounded to the nearest percentage.

Percentage of employees required to be bilingual in English and French:

Cybersecurity

24. Over the next 12 months, does this business or organization plan to take any new or additional cybersecurity actions?

Cybersecurity actions include:

Managing, monitoring, evaluating or improving the security of business networks, web presence, e-mail systems or devices;

Patching or updating the software or operating systems used by the business or organization for security reasons;

Completing tasks related to recovery from previous cyber security incidents.

  • Yes
  • No
    • What is the primary reason this business or organization does not plan to take any new or additional cybersecurity actions?
      • This business or organization does not need cybersecurity measures
      • COVID-19 has delayed the business's or organization's cybersecurity plans
      • This business or organization does not have the necessary financial resources
      • This business or organization has already implemented any necessary cybersecurity actions
      • Other reason
        • Specify other reason:
  • Don't know

Ransomware

25. Over the last 12 months, was this business or organization impacted by ransomware incidents?

Ransomware is a type of malware that restricts access to your computer or your files and displays a message that demands payment in order for the restriction to be removed.

  • Yes
    • Did this business or organization pay the ransom?
      • Yes
      • No
      • Don't know
  • No
  • Don't know

Misinformation and disinformation

26. Over the last 12 months, has this business or organization been a victim of any of the following forms of misinformation or disinformation?

Misinformation is news or information that is verifiably false or inaccurate. The sharer of misinformation may or may not be aware that it is misinformation. When they are aware, it is often referred to as disinformation.

Select all that apply.

  • Phishing incidents that defrauded an employee or the business or organization
    Phishing is a specific kind of spam targeting one or more specific people while pretending to be a legitimate message, with the intent of defrauding the recipients.
  • Impersonation
    Exclude phishing.
  • Fake news stories or social media posts
  • Fake reviews or review bombing
  • Other form of misinformation or disinformation
    • Specify other form of misinformation or disinformation:
    OR
  • Don't know
    OR
  • None of the above

27. Has this business or organization taken any actions to reduce the impact of misinformation or disinformation on its operations?​​

  • Yes
    • What actions were taken?
      Select all that apply.
      • Increased online presence
      • Marketing campaigns
      • Customer outreach
      • Employee training
      • New or increased cybersecurity measures
      • Legal action
      • Political advocacy
      • Reported the misinformation or disinformation to police services
      • Reported the misinformation or disinformation to other external parties
      • Other action
        • Specify other action:
        OR
      • Don't know
  • No
  • Don't know

Liquidity

28. Does this business or organization have the cash or liquid assets required to operate for the next three months?

  • Yes
  • No
    • Will this business or organization be able to acquire the cash or liquid assets required?
      • Yes
      • No
      • Don't know
  • Don't know

Debt

29. Over the next three months, does this business or organization plan to apply for a new line of credit, a new term loan, a new non-residential mortgage, or refinancing of an existing non-residential mortgage?
Include commercial mortgages.
Exclude residential mortgages.

  • Yes
  • No
    • Does this business or organization have the ability to take on more debt?
      Answer based on this business's or organization's ability, even if there are no plans to take on more debt.
      • Yes
      • No
        • For which of the following reasons is this business or organization unable to take on more debt?
          Select all that apply.
          • Cash flow
          • Lack of confidence or uncertainty in future sales
          • Request would be turned down
          • Too difficult or time consuming to apply
          • Interest rates are unfavourable
          • Payment terms are unfavourable
          • Credit rating
          • Other reason
            • Specify other reason:
            OR
          • Not applicable
            OR
          • Don't know
      • Don't know
  • Don't know

Working arrangements

30. Over the next three months, what percentage of the employees of this business or organization is anticipated to do each of the following?

Exclude contractors.
Exclude employees that are primarily engaged in providing driving or delivery services or employees that primarily work at client premises.
Working on-site refers to working from an office or job site.
Working remotely refers to an employee working from home or another location of the employee's choosing, other than their regular on-site location.
Provide your best estimate rounded to the nearest percentage.
If the percentages are unknown, leave the question blank.

  1. Work on-site exclusively
    Percentage of employees:
  2. Work on-site most hours
    Percentage of employees:
  3. Work approximately the same number of hours on-site and remotely
    Percentage of employees:
  4. Work remotely most hours
    Percentage of employees:
  5. Work remotely exclusively
    Percentage of employees:

31. How is this business or organization anticipating the levels of remote work to change over the next 12 months?

  • Increase
  • Stay about the same
  • Decrease
  • Not applicable – no employees will work remotely

Future outlook

32. Over the next 12 months, what is the future outlook for this business or organization?

  • Very optimistic
  • Somewhat optimistic
  • Somewhat pessimistic
  • Very pessimistic
  • Don't know

Flow condition: If the business or organization is a private sector business, go to Q28. Otherwise, go to "Contact person".

Ownership

(i) The groups identified within the following questions are included in order to gain a better understanding of businesses owned by members of various communities across Canada.

33. What percentage of this business or organization is owned by each of the following groups?

Provide your best estimate rounded to the nearest percentage.

If the business or organization is not owned by anyone that falls under that group, please enter '0'.

What percentage of this business or organization is owned by women?
Percentage of business or organization owned by women:
OR
Don't know

What percentage of this business or organization is owned by First Nations, Métis or Inuit peoples?
Percentage of business or organization owned by First Nations, Métis or Inuit peoples:
OR
Don't know

What percentage of this business or organization is owned by immigrants to Canada?
Percentage of business or organization owned by immigrants to Canada:
OR
Don't know

What percentage of this business or organization is owned by persons with a disability?
Percentage of business or organization owned by persons with a disability:
OR
Don't know

What percentage of this business or organization is owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or two-spirited (LGBTQ2) people?
Percentage of business or organization owned by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or two-spirited (LGBTQ2):
OR
Don't know

What percentage of this business or organization is owned by members of visible minorities?

A member of a visible minority in Canada may be defined as someone (other than an Indigenous person) who is non-white in colour or race, regardless of place of birth.
Percentage of business or organization owned by visible minorities:
OR
Don't know

Flow condition: If more than 50% of this business or organization is owned by members of visible minorities, go to Q33. Otherwise, go to "Contact person".

34. It was indicated that at least 51% of this business or organization is owned by members of visible minorities. Please select the categories that describe the owner or owners.

Select all that apply.

  • South Asian
    e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan
  • Chinese
  • Black
  • Filipino
  • Latin American
  • Arab
  • Southeast Asian
    e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai
  • West Asian
    e.g., Afghan, Iranian
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Other group
    • Specify other group:
    OR
  • Prefer not to say

Monthly Survey of Food Services and Drinking Places: CVs for Total Sales by Geography – April 2023

Monthly Survey of Food Services and Drinking Places: CVs for Total Sales by Geography - April 2023
Table summary
This table displays the results of CVs for Total sales by Geography. The information is grouped by Geography (appearing as row headers). Month and percentage (appearing as column headers).
Geography Month
202204 202205 202206 202207 202208 202209 202210 202211 202212 202301 202302 202303 202304
percentage
Canada 0.45 0.51 0.66 0.49 0.14 0.13 0.17 0.24 0.88 0.32 0.33 0.30 0.17
Newfoundland and Labrador 1.52 1.66 0.53 0.50 0.47 0.49 0.73 0.49 0.93 2.43 0.89 1.19 1.20
Prince Edward Island 15.01 6.85 15.97 9.23 5.27 3.04 8.45 8.22 3.45 10.49 14.17 8.21 8.85
Nova Scotia 0.98 1.16 1.79 3.37 0.43 0.40 0.37 0.43 16.87 0.83 0.91 1.02 0.57
New Brunswick 1.41 1.26 0.67 0.53 0.52 0.50 0.56 0.73 12.18 1.21 1.77 1.29 0.72
Quebec 0.53 1.73 1.55 0.97 0.18 0.28 0.26 0.19 1.73 0.67 0.95 0.78 0.33
Ontario 0.80 0.74 1.30 0.95 0.25 0.25 0.21 0.53 0.73 0.67 0.64 0.56 0.33
Manitoba 0.80 0.97 0.68 3.49 0.48 0.40 0.37 0.58 9.72 0.78 0.75 1.27 0.75
Saskatchewan 1.84 5.77 6.45 4.85 1.30 0.73 1.31 1.44 7.51 0.62 0.89 0.88 0.62
Alberta 0.68 0.57 1.45 0.91 0.39 0.30 0.33 0.38 1.56 0.40 0.44 0.58 0.41
British Columbia 1.55 0.97 0.64 0.91 0.28 0.21 0.66 0.33 2.77 0.44 0.44 0.54 0.28
Yukon Territory 2.07 23.00 3.32 2.54 2.09 2.07 2.34 2.20 2.50 41.12 2.7 31.25 2.12
Northwest Territories 3.19 29.08 3.20 2.74 2.38 2.05 2.00 2.09 2.56 6.03 2.47 37.58 3.36
Nunavut 0.69 73.56 1.55 1.52 1.30 2.35 2.85 101.77 43.21 2.83 2.61 108.06 2.68

Statistics Canada's data products consultative engagement

Phase 1

Opened: June 2023
Closed: July 2023

Phase 2

Opened: September 2023
Closed: May 2024

Consultative engagement objectives

Statistics Canada is exploring the use of new tools to publish data stories in different formats at different times throughout the workday.

As Canada's national statistical agency, it is important that we continue to modernize the way we connect with Canadians and communicate data in an innovative and flexible manner.

How to get involved

This consultative engagement activity is now closed.

Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of participants. All personal information created, held or collected by the agency is protected by the Privacy Act. For more information on Statistics Canada's privacy policies, please consult the privacy notice.

Key findings derived from the results of this consultative engagement initiative

  1. Data users who access information for work purposes are most active during the morning and throughout business hours.
  2. Data users who access information for personal interest and student research are most active in the evening and overnight hours.  
  3. Data tables are the most familiar Statistics Canada product among all user groups.  
  4. Familiarity with the Eh Sayers podcast can be increased across all user groups.  
  5. More than 50% of all user groups would prefer to have some sort of notification once new Statistics Canada products are released. However, most prefer email notifications over mobile app notifications.  
  6. As students and the general public prefer visual information accessed throughout the day and are more likely to use the StatsCAN app, the app could be tailored to present visual data such as videos, infographics and data visualizations.
  7. Text-based analyses, data availability announcements and in-depth analytical products, specifically those related to key economic indicators, should continue to be released at 8:30 a.m. on the Statistics Canada website. Data users should also receive an email notification once these types of products are available.

Statistics Canada thanks participants for their contributions to this consultative engagement initiative. Their insights will help guide the agency’s modernization efforts in publishing high-quality data and statistical information for all Canadians.

Labour Force Survey questionnaire 2023

The LFS application consists of several questionnaire components (Household, Demographics, Labour Force Information, Occupancy, Rent, and Exit), each of which is summarized below, followed by the lists of codesets. Each of the questionnaire components is comprised of a number of question blocks and each question is identified by their block ID and electronic questionnaire question number. In some instances, question numbers are repeated within components (e.g. there are three separate questions in the household, demographics and the LFI component labelled as EQ 1).

Question wording within the collection application is controlled dynamically based on responses provided throughout the survey. For simplicity, as a result of the complexity of the logic within the application, not all variations of these questions are presented.

Selected dwellings in the provinces are in the survey for six consecutive months. Selected dwellings in the Northern territories are in the survey every three months over a two-year period. A birth interview corresponds to the first interview for a new household, and is usually conducted in person.

Subsequent interviews are conducted in the following months, and are usually done by telephone. Starting in 2015, LFS respondents who met certain criteria were also offered the option of completing the survey on-line for subsequent interviews.

Household and demographics component

Household block

LAC_Q01A/ EQ 1 – Is this your correct address?

[Listing address]

LAC_R01A / EQ 2 – Please correct your address.

LAC_Q01 / EQ 3 – Is this your correct address?

[Listing address]

LAC_Q02A / EQ 4 – Is this also your mailing address?

[Mailing address]

LAC_R03 / EQ 5 – Please (provide/confirm) your mailing address.

[Listing address]

HHI_R02  / EQ 6 – What are the names and ages of all persons living at this address?

HHI_Q05 / EQ 7 – What was [household member]'s sex at birth?

HHI_Q06 / EQ 8 – What is [household member]'s gender?

AP_Q01 / EQ 9 – Is anyone else staying at [Listing address] temporarily?

AP_Q02 / EQ 10 – Are there any other persons who usually live at [Listing address] but are now away at school, in hospital, or somewhere else?

AP_Q03 / EQ 11 – Does anyone else now live or stay at [Listing address]?

SS_R01 / EQ 12 – People usually living or staying at [Listing address].

PPI_Q01 / EQ 13 – Who is providing the information for this portion of the survey?

Demographics block

The following demographic information is collected for each household member.

DEMD_R01 / EQ 14 – The following section asks demographic questions for each member.

DEM_Q01 / EQ 1 – Who is providing the information for this portion of the survey?

DEM_R02 / EQ 2 – What is your date of birth?

DEM_Q03 / EQ 3 – What is your marital status?

DEM_Q04 / EQ 4 – What is your relationship to [name of reference person]?

DEM_Q05A / EQ 5 – In what country were you born?

DEM_Q05B / EQ 6 – You indicated that you were born in another country. Please specify the country.

DEM_Q06 / EQ 7 – Are you now, or have you ever been, a landed immigrant in Canada?

DEM_R07 / EQ 8 – When did you first become a landed immigrant?

DEM_Q08 / EQ 9 – Are you First Nations (North American Indian), Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

DEM_Q09 / EQ 10 – The following question collects information in accordance to the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

DEM_Q10 / EQ 11 – What is the highest grade of elementary or high school you ever completed?

DEM_Q11 / EQ 12 – Did you graduate from high school (secondary school)?

DEM_Q12 / EQ 13 – Have you received any other education that could be counted towards a certificate, diploma or degree from an educational institution?

DEM_Q13 / EQ 14 – What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree you have obtained?

DEM_Q14A / EQ 15 – In what country did you complete your highest certificate, diploma or degree?

DEM_Q14B / EQ 16 – You indicated that you completed your highest certificate, diploma or degree in another country. Please specify the country.

DEM_Q15 / EQ 17 – Are you a full-time member of the regular Canadian Armed Forces?

RUR_R01D – Identify family identifier for unrelated persons

RUR_R01E – Identify relationship for unrelated persons

LCL_R01B / EQ 15 – The following section asks the required labour force questions for each person.

Labour force information component

The Labour Force Information (LFI) questions are Statistics Canada's main means of collecting data about the working or job-seeking activities of the Canadian population 15 years of age and over. The Labour Force Information questions are not generated for full-time members of the Canadian Armed Forces. In subsequent interviews the Labour Force Questions will not be asked of persons 70 years of age and over.

In this component, a path is assigned according to the answers provided. This path is used to control the flow through the component. For paths 1, 2, 6, the path determines the labour force status, but for paths 3, 4 and 5 other conditions (for example, availability for work) must be considered to distinguish between those who are unemployed and those who are not in the labour force.

PATHS
1 Employed, at work
2 Employed, absent from work
3 Temporary layoff
4 Job seeker
5 Future start
6 Not in labour force

Note: Text for dates of certain reference periods within the questionnaire are driven dynamically, and change depending on the monthly collection period.

Job attachment block

ATT_Q000 / EQ 1 – Who is providing the information for this portion of the survey?

ATT_Q100 / EQ 2 – Last week, did you work at a job or business?

ATT_Q101 / EQ 3 – Last week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?

ATT_Q102 / EQ 4 – Did you have more than one job or business last week?

ATT_Q103 / EQ 5 – Was this because you changed employers?

ATT_Q104 / EQ 6 – How many jobs or businesses did you have last week?

Past job attachment block

PAT_Q104 / EQ 7 – Have you ever worked at a job or business?

PAT_R105 / EQ 8 – When did you last work?

Job description block

DES_Q110 / EQ 9 – Were you an employee or self-employed?

DES_Q111 / EQ 10 – Did you have an incorporated business?

DES_Q112 / EQ 11 – Did you have any employees?

DES_Q113 / EQ 12 – What was the full name of your business?

DES_Q114 / EQ 13 – For whom did you work?

DES_Q115 / EQ 14 – What kind of business, industry or service was this?

DES_Q116 / EQ 15 – What kind of work were you doing?

DES_Q117 / EQ 16 – What were your most important activities or duties?

DES_R118 / EQ 17 – When did you start working at [name of employer/name of business]?

Absence – separation block

ASP_Q130 / EQ 18 – What was the main reason you were absent from work last week?

ASP_Q131A / EQ 19 – Why did you stop working at that job?

ASP_Q131B / EQ 20 – What was the main reason you left that job?

ASP_Q132 / EQ 21 – What is the main reason you no longer have that job?

ASP_Q133 / EQ 22 – Do you expect to return to that job?

ASP_Q134 / EQ 23 – Has your employer given you a date to return?

ASP_Q135 / EQ 24 – Have you been given any indication that you will be recalled within the next 6 months?

ASP_Q136 / EQ 25 – How many weeks had you been on layoff, up to and including [refer to collection period]?

ASP_Q137 / EQ 26 – How many hours did you usually work per week?

Work hours (main job) block

WHM_Q150 / EQ 27 – Does the number of hours you work vary from week to week?

WHM_Q151 / EQ 28 – How many hours do you work per week?

WHM_Q152 / EQ 29 – On average, how many hours do you usually work per week?

WHM_Q153 / EQ 30 – Last week, how many hours were you absent from this job because of vacation, illness, or any other reason?

WHM_Q154 / EQ 31 – What was the main reason for that absence?

WHM_Q155 / EQ 32 – Last week, how many hours of paid overtime did you work at this job?

WHM_Q156 / EQ 33 – Last week, how many extra hours without pay did you work at this job?

WHM_Q157A / EQ 34 – Last week, did you work [calculated total number of hours worked during the reference week] hours, in total, at your job?

WHM_Q157B / EQ 35 – Last week, how many hours, in total did you work at your job?

WHM_Q158 / EQ 36 – Did you want to work 30 or more hours per week?

WHM_Q159 / EQ 37 – What is the main reason you did not want to work 30 or more hours per week?

WHM_Q160 / EQ 38 – What is the main reason you usually work less than 30 hours per week?

WHM_Q161 / EQ 39 – Did you look for full-time work at any time during the 4 weeks from [refer to collection period]?

Absence from work block

ABS_Q162 / EQ 40 – How many weeks had you been continuously absent from work, up to and including [refer to collection period]?

ABS_Q163 / EQ 41 – Are you getting paid by your employer for any time off last week?

Job search - future start block

FUS_Q170 / EQ 42 – Did you do anything to find work during the 4 weeks from [refer to collection period]?

FUS_Q171 / EQ 43 – What did you do to find work during those 4 weeks?

FUS_Q172 / EQ 44 – How many weeks had you been looking for work, up to and including [refer to collection period]?

FUS_Q173 / EQ 45 – What was your main activity before you started looking for work?

FUS_Q174 / EQ 46 – Last week, did you have a job to start at a definite date in the future?

FUS_Q175 / EQ 47 – Will you start that job before or after Sunday, [refer to collection period]?

FUS_Q176 / EQ 48 – Did you want to work at a job last week?

FUS_Q177 / EQ 49 – How many hours did you want to work per week?

FUS_Q178 / EQ 50 – What was the main reason you did not look for work last week?

Availability to work block

AVA_Q190 / EQ 51 – Last week, could you have worked if suitable job had been offered?

AVA_Q191 / EQ 52 – What was the main reason you were not available to work last week?

Earnings block

EAR_Q200 / EQ 53 – Are you paid by the hour?

EAR_Q201 / EQ 54 – Do you usually receive tips or commissions?

EAR_Q202 / EQ 55 – What is your hourly rate of pay?

EAR_Q204 / EQ 56 – What is the easiest way to report your wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?

EAR_Q205 / EQ 57 – What is your weekly wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?

EAR_Q206 / EQ 58 – What is your bi-weekly wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?

EAR_Q207 / EQ 59 – What is your semi-monthly wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?

EAR_Q208 / EQ 60 – What is your monthly wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?

EAR_Q209 / EQ 61 – What is your yearly wage or salary, before taxes and other deductions?

EAR_Q210 / EQ 62 – What is the easiest way to report your total earnings after deducting all business expenses, but before deductions such as income taxes and social assistance contributions?

EAR _Q211 / EQ 63 – What were your total earnings last week from your business after deducting all business expenses, but before deductions such as income taxes and social assistance contributions?

EAR_Q212 / EQ 64 – What were your total earnings last month from your business after deducting all business expenses, but before deductions such as income taxes and social assistance contributions?

EAR_Q213 / EQ 65 – What were your total earnings last year from your business after deducting all business expenses, but before deductions such as income taxes and social assistance contributions?

Unionization block

UNI_Q220 / EQ 66 – Are you a union member at your job?

UNI_Q221 / EQ 67 – Are you covered by a union contract or collective agreement?

Employment benefits block

EBEN_Q230 / EQ 68 – Which of the following employment benefits do you have access to as part of your job?

Job permanency block

JPR_Q240 / EQ 69 – Is your job permanent?

JPR_Q241 / EQ 70 – In what way is your job not permanent?

Establishment size block

FSZ_Q260 / EQ 71 – About how many persons are employed at the location where you work for [name of employer]?

FSZ_Q261 / EQ 72 – Does [name of employer] operate at more than one location?

FSZ_Q262 / EQ 73 – In total, about how many persons are employed at all locations?

Class of worker – hours at other job block

CWO_Q300 / EQ 74 – Were you an employee or self-employed?

CWO_Q301 / EQ 75 – Did you have an incorporated business?

CWO_Q302 / EQ 76 – Did you have any employees?

CWO_Q320 / EQ 77 – How many hours do you usually work per week at this job?

CWO_Q321 / EQ 78 – Last week, how many hours, in total, did you work at this job?

Temporary layoff – job search block

TLS_Q400 / EQ 79 – Did you look for a job with a different employer during the 4 weeks from [refer to collection period]?

School attendance block

SCA_Q500 / EQ 80 – Last week, were you attending a school, college or university?

SCA_Q501 / EQ 81 – Were you enrolled as a full-time or part-time student?

SCA_Q502 / EQ 82 – In which type of educational institution were you enrolled?

Returning students block

RST_Q520 / EQ 83 – Were you a full-time student in March of this year?

RST_Q521 / EQ 84 – Do you expect to be a full-time student this fall?

Main activity block

MACT_Q600 / EQ 85 – Last week, what was your main activity?

Reason for working (older workers) block

OCW_Q700 / EQ 86 – Some people retire, while others continue working, either by choice or by necessity. What was your main reason for working last week?

Occupancy component

DWL_Q01 / EQ 16 – What type of dwelling do you live in?

TN_Q01 / EQ 17 – Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?

TN_Q02 / EQ 18 – Is there a mortgage on this dwelling?

Rent component

The Rent Component is generated only for cases where the answer to DWL_Q01 ("What type of dwelling do you live in?") in the Occupancy Component is not "Institution", "Hotel; rooming or lodging house; camp" or "Mobile home", where the answer to TN_Q01 ("Is this dwelling owned by a member of this household?") is "No", and province/territory is not Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut.

RM_R01 – The following questions are about your rent. The information collected is used to calculate the rent portion of the Consumer Price Index.

RM_Q01 / EQ 19 – On which floor do you live?

RM_Q02 / EQ 20 – To the best of your knowledge, how old is your building?

RM_Q03 / EQ 21 – How many bedrooms are there in your dwelling (rental unit)?

RM_Q04 / EQ 22 – This month, is the rent for your dwelling subsidized by government, an employer, or a relative?

RM_Q04A / EQ 23 – In what manner is the rent for your dwelling subsidized?

RM_Q05 / EQ 24 – This month, is anyone operating a business from your dwelling?

RM_Q05A / EQ 25 – Does the business have an impact on the amount of rent paid?

RM_Q06 / EQ 26 – How much is the total monthly rent for your dwelling?

RM_Q07 / EQ 27 – Please specify the reason why the rent is $0.

RM_Q08 / EQ 28 – Since last month, have there been any changes in the amount of rent paid?

RM_Q08A / EQ 29 – What is the reason for the change in rent since last month?

RM_Q09 / EQ 30 – Does this month's rent include parking facilities?

RM_Q09S / EQ 31 – Since last month, have there been any changes in your parking facilities?

RM_Q10 / EQ 32 – What types of parking facilities are included in your rent?

RM_Q11 / EQ 33 – How many closed garage, indoor or carport parking spaces are included in your rent?

RM_Q12 / EQ 34 – How many outside parking spaces with plug-in are included in your rent?

RM_Q13 / EQ 35 – How many outside parking spaces without plug-in are included in your rent?

RM_Q14 / EQ 36 – Since last month, have there been any changes in the utilities, services, household appliances, or furnishings included in the rent?

RM_Q15 / EQ 37 – Which of the following utilities or services are included as part of the monthly rent?

RM_Q16 / EQ 38 – Which of the following household appliances or furnishings in your dwelling are included as part of the monthly rent?

Exit component

The following information is collected at the end of the LFS interview each month to gather information for future contacts and to thank respondents for their participation. In many cases, this information will be pre-filled for confirmation in subsequent interviews.

EXT_R01 – Next month, the Labour Force Survey will be conducted during the week of [date of first day of next month survey week]. Your household will be part of the survey for [calculated number of remaining interviews].

EXT_Q01 / EQ 39 – Is [household contact] still the best person to contact?

EXT_Q02 / EQ 40 – Who would be the best person to contact?

EXT_R03 – [Next month], Statistics Canada may send you an email on Sunday [date of first day of next month survey week] with instructions for accessing the questionnaire on the Internet. You will have five days to complete the questionnaire. Otherwise, an interviewer will contact you.

Parts of the Internet questionnaire will be pre-filled with some information that you have provided during this interview such as the ages of members of your household and descriptions of their jobs.

EXT_Q04 / EQ 41 – Please provide [household contact]'s email address.

EXT_Q05 / EQ 42 – Please provide [household contact]'s phone number.

EXT_D06 – Thank you for completing the Labour Force Survey this month.

If you are ready to submit your questionnaire, select the Submit button.

List of codesets

Codes for Household level

LAC_Q01A / EQ 1
1 Yes
2 No

LAC_Q01 / EQ 3
1 Yes
2 No

LAC_Q02A / EQ 4
1 Yes
2 No

HHI_Q05 / EQ 7
1 Male
2 Female

HHI_Q06 / EQ 8
1 Male
2 Female
3 Or please specify

AP_Q01 / EQ 9
1 Yes
2 No

AP_Q02 / EQ 10
1 Yes
2 No

AP_Q03 / EQ 11
1 Yes
2 No

PPI_Q01 / EQ 13
1 [Household member]
41 Non-household member

Codes for Individual demographics

DEM_Q01 / EQ 1
1 [Household member] is providing the information for herself/himself
2 Someone is providing the information for [household member]

DEM_Q03 / EQ 3
1 Married
2 Living common-law
3 Widowed
4 Separated
5 Divorced
6 Never legally married

DEM_Q04 / EQ 4
02 Spouse of [name of reference person]
03 Son, daughter, child of [name of reference person]
04 Grandson, granddaughter, grandchild of [name of reference person]
05 Son-in-law, daughter-in-law, child-in-law of [name of reference person]
06 Foster child of [name of reference person]
07 Father, mother, parent of [name of reference person]
08 Father-in-law, mother-in-law, Parent-in-law of [name of reference person]
09 Brother, sister, sibling of [name of reference person]
10 Other relative of [name of reference person]
11 Unrelated to [name of reference person]

DEM_Q05A / EQ 5
1 Canada
2 United States (USA)
3 Other country

DEM_Q06 / EQ 7
1 Yes
2 No

DEM_Q08 / EQ 9
1 No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
2 Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
3 Yes, Métis
4 Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

DEM_Q09 / EQ 10
1 White
2 South Asian
3 Chinese
4 Black
5 Filipino
6 Arab
7 Latin American
8 Southeast Asian
9 West Asian
10 Korean
11 Japanese
12 Other

DEM_Q10 / EQ 11
1 Grade 8 or lower
2 Grade 9 or 10
3 Grade 11, 12 or 13

DEM_Q11 / EQ 12
1 Yes
2 No

DEM_Q12 / EQ 13
1 Yes
2 No

DEM_Q13 / EQ 14
1 Has not obtained a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree
2 Trade certificate or diploma from a vocational school or apprenticeship training
3 Certificate or diploma from a community college, CEGEP, school of nursing, etc.
4 University certificate below a bachelor's degree
5 Bachelor's degree
6 University certificate, diploma or degree above a bachelor's degree

DEM_Q14A / EQ 15
1 Canada
2 United States (USA)
3 Other country

DEM_Q15 / EQ 17
1 Yes
2 No

RUR_R01E
1 Reference person
2 Spouse
3 Son, daughter, child
4 Grandson, granddaughter, grandchild
5 Son-in-law, daughter-in-law, child-in-law
6 Foster child
7 Father, mother, parent
8 Father-in-law, mother-in-law, parent-in-law
9 Brother, sister, sibling
10 Other relative

Codes for Labour Force Information

ATT_ Q000 / EQ 1
1 [Household member] is providing the information for herself/himself
2 Somebody else is providing the information for [household member]

ATT_Q100 / EQ 2
1 Yes
2 No

ATT_Q101 / EQ 3
1 Yes
2 No

ATT_Q102 / EQ 4
1 Yes
2 No

ATT_Q103 / EQ 5
1 Yes
2 No

ATT_Q104 / EQ 6
1 2
2 3
3 4
4 5 or more

PAT_Q104 / EQ 7
1 Yes
2 No

DES_Q110 / EQ 9
1 Employee
2 Self-employed
3 Working in a family business without pay

DES _Q111 / EQ 10
1 Yes
2 No

DES_Q112 / EQ 11
1 Yes
2 No

ASP_Q130 / EQ 18
01 Own illness or disability
02 Caring for own children
03 Caring for an elder relative
04 Maternity or parental leave
05 Other personal or family responsibilities
06 Vacation
07 Labour dispute (strike or lockout)
08 Temporary layoff due to business conditions
09 Seasonal layoff
10 Casual job, no work available (only works as needed)
11 Work schedule
12 No work available
13 Business off-season
14 Other

ASP_Q131A / EQ 19
1 Left job
2 Lost job, laid-off or job ended

ASP_Q131B / EQ20
01 Own illness or disability
02 Caring for own children
03 Caring for an elder relative
04 Pregnancy
05 Other personal or family responsibilities
06 Going to school
08 Business sold or closed down
09 Changed residence (moved)
10 Dissatisfied with job
11 Retired
12 Other

ASP_Q132 / EQ 21
01 End of seasonal job
02 End of temporary, term or contract job (non-seasonal)
03 Casual job
04 Company moved
05 Company went out of business
06 Business conditions
07 Dismissal by employer (fired)
08 Other

ASP_Q133 / EQ 22
1 Yes
2 No
3 Not sure

ASP_Q134 / EQ 23
1 Yes
2 No

ASP_Q135 / EQ 24
1 Yes
2 No

ASP_Q137 / EQ 26
1 30 or more
2 Less than 30

WHM_Q150 / EQ 27
1 Yes
2 No

WHM_Q154 / EQ 31
01 Own illness or disability
02 Caring for own children
03 Caring for an elder relative
04 Maternity or parental leave
05 Other personal or family responsibilities
06 Vacation
07 Labour dispute (strike or lockout)
08 Temporary layoff due to business conditions
09 Holiday (legal or religious)
10 Weather conditions
11 Job started or ended during the week
12 Working short-time
13 Other

WHM_Q157A / EQ 34
1 Yes
2 No

WHM_Q158 / EQ 36
1 Yes
2 No

WHM_Q159 / EQ 37
1 Own illness or disability
2 Caring for own children
3 Caring for an elder relative
4 Other personal or family responsibilities
5 Currently going to school
6 Personal preference
7 Other

WHM_Q160 / EQ 38
01 Own illness or disability
02 Caring for own children
03 Caring for an elder relative
04 Other personal or family responsibilities
05 Currently going to school
06 Business conditions
07 Could not find work with 30 or more hours per week
08 Other

WHM_Q161 / EQ 39
1 Yes
2 No

ABS_Q163 / EQ 41
1 Yes
2 No

FUS_Q170 / EQ 42
1 Yes
2 No

FUS_Q171 / EQ 43
01 Contacted a government employment agency
02 Contacted a private employment agency
03 Contacted a union
04 Contacted employers directly
05 Contacted friends or relatives
06 Placed or answered job ads
07 Looked at job ads
08 Other

FUS_Q173 / EQ 45
1 Working
2 Personal or family responsibilities
3 Going to school
4 Other

FUS_Q174 / EQ 46
1 Yes
2 No

FUS_Q175 / EQ 47
1 Before Sunday, [refer to collection period]
2 On or after Sunday, [refer to collection period]

FUS_Q176 / EQ 48
1 Yes
2 No

FUS_Q177 / EQ 49
1 30 or more
2 Less than 30

FUS_Q178 / EQ 50
01 Own illness or disability
02 Caring for own children
03 Caring for an elder relative
04 Other personal or family responsibilities
05 Going to school
06 Waiting for recall to former job
07 Waiting for replies from employers
08 Believed no work was available (in area, or suited to skills)
10 Other

AVA_Q190 / EQ 51
1 Yes
2 No

AVA_Q191 / EQ 52
01 Own illness or disability
02 Caring for own children
03 Caring for an elder relative
04 Other personal or family responsibilities
05 Going to school
06 Vacation
07 Already had a job
08 Other

EAR_Q200 / EQ 53
1 Yes
2 No

EAR_Q201 / EQ 54
1 Yes
2 No

EAR_Q204 / EQ 56
1 Yearly
2 Monthly
3 Twice a month
4 Every two weeks
5 Weekly
6 Other

EAR_Q210 / EQ 61
1 Yearly
2 Monthly
3 Weekly
4 Other

UNI_Q220 / EQ 66
1 Yes
2 No

UNI_Q221 / EQ 67
1 Yes
2 No

EBEN_Q230 / EQ 68
01 Workplace pension plan
02 Paid sick leave
03 Paid vacation leave
04 Disability insurance
05 Supplemental medical or dental care
06 Worker's compensation
07 Maternity or parental benefits
08 Other
09 None of the above

JPR_Q240 / EQ 69
1 Permanent
2 Not permanent

JPR_Q241 / EQ 70
1 Seasonal job
2 Temporary, term or contract job (non-seasonal)
3 Casual job
5 Other

FSZ_Q260 / EQ 71
1 Less than 20
2 20 to 99
3 100 to 500
4 More than 500

FSZ_Q261 / EQ 72
1 Yes
2 No

FSZ_Q262 / EQ 73
1 Less than 20
2 20 to 99
3 100 to 500
4 More than 500

CWO_Q300 / EQ 74
1 Employee
2 Self-employed
3 Working in a family business without pay

CWO_Q301 / EQ 75
1 Yes
2 No

CWO_Q302 / EQ 76
1 Yes
2 No

TLS_Q400 / EQ 79
1 Yes
2 No

SCA_Q500 / EQ 80
1 Yes
2 No

SCA_Q501 / EQ 81
1 Full-time
2 Part-time

SCA_Q502 / EQ 82
1 Elementary school, junior high school, high school or equivalent
2 Community college, CÉGEP or equivalent
3 University
4 Other

RST_Q520 / EQ 83
1 Yes
2 No

RST_Q521 / EQ 84
1 Yes
2 No
3 Undecided

MACT_Q600 / EQ 85
01 Caring for children
02 Household work
03 Going to school
04 Travelling
05 Volunteering
06 Unpaid internship
07 Care-giving other than for children
08 Illness or disability
09 Retired
10 Other

OCW_Q700 / EQ 86
1 By choice
2 By necessity

Codes for Occupancy component

DWL_Q01 / EQ 16
01 Single detached
02 Double
03 Row or terrace
04 Duplex
05 Low-rise apartment of fewer than 5 stories or a flat
06 High-rise apartment of 5 stories or more
07 Institution
08 Hotel; rooming or lodging housel; camp
09 Mobile home
10 Other

TN_Q01 / EQ 17
1 Yes
2 No

TN_Q02 / EQ 18
1 Yes
2 No

Codes for Rent component

RM_Q02 / EQ 20
1 No more than 5 years old
2 More than 5 but no more than 10 years old
3 More than 10 but no more than 20 years old
4 More than 20 but no more than 40 years old
5 More than 40 years old

RM_Q04 / EQ 22
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q04A / EQ 23
1 Government agencies/Income-related
2 Employer
3 Relative or friend
4 Other

RM_Q05 / EQ 24
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q05A / EQ 25
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q08 / EQ28
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q08A / EQ 29
1 Change in utilities, services, appliances, or furnishings
2 Change in parking facilities
3 New lease (rent increase or decrease)
4 Other

RM_Q09 / EQ 30
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q09S / EQ 31
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q10 / EQ 32
1 Closed garage, indoor parking or carport
2 Outside parking with plug-in
3 Outside parking without plug-in

RM_Q14 / EQ 36
1 Yes
2 No

RM_Q15 / EQ 37
01 Heating – Electric
02 Heating – Natural Gas
03 Other
04 Electricity
05 Cablevision
12 None of the above

RM_Q16 / EQ 38
06 Refrigerator
07 Stove (Range)
08 Washer
09 Dryer
10 Other
11 Furniture
12 None of the above

Codes for Exit component

EXT_Q01 / EQ 39
1 Yes
2 No

EXT_Q02 / EQ 40
1 [Household member]
41 Non-household member

Retail Trade Survey (Monthly): CVs for total sales by geography - April 2023

CVs for total sales by geography-April 2023
Geography Month
202304
%
Canada 0.6
Newfoundland and Labrador 2.1
Prince Edward Island 2.1
Nova Scotia 1.5
New Brunswick 1.3
Quebec 1.3
Ontario 1.3
Manitoba 1.2
Saskatchewan 2.2
Alberta 1.2
British Columbia 1.5
Yukon Territory 2.4
Northwest Territories 1.8
Nunavut 1.5
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