This survey will produce statistical information on goods and services, sales, exports, innovation, skills and business practices among firms engaged in defence, aerospace, marine and cybersecurity sectors in Canada. The data will be used to better understand the characteristics of businesses engaged in these activities, as well as to develop policies and programs to help them. In addition, the data will be used to support the implementation of a federal Defence Procurement Strategy.
Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.
Collection period:
From January 13 to July 25, 2025
Collection methods:
Electronic questionnaire
Survey participation:
Mandatory under the Statistics Act
Confidentiality
Data are collected under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.
By law, Statistics Canada is prohibited from releasing any information it collects that could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent, or as permitted by the Statistics Act. Statistics Canada will use the information from this survey for statistical purposes only.
Data sharing agreements and record linkage
Data sharing agreements
There are no data sharing agreements for this survey.
Record linkage
To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce the response burden, Statistics Canada may combine the information you provide with data from other surveys or administrative sources.
Topics covered in the survey
The survey asks questions about:
- Sales
- Exports
- Innovation
- Expenses
Published data
Statistics Canada publishes the results of its surveys in many formats. To find all the documents related to this survey, follow the links below and type the name of the survey in the search engine located at the left of your screen to filter the results.
Data: You will find tables, profiles of a community or region, thematic maps, public use microdata files, and data visualization tools.
Analysis: You will have direct access to Stats in brief (e.g., releases from The Daily, fact sheets), articles and reports, and journals and periodicals.
Survey-specific questions
- What is the Canadian Defence, Aerospace, Marine and Cybersecurity Industries Survey?
- What type of information will be collected?
- How will this information be used?
- Why was my company selected for this survey?
- Do I have to complete this survey?
- Is my information confidential?
- When will the results be available?
- How do I find out more about the survey?
What is the Canadian Defence, Aerospace, Marine and Cybersecurity Industries Survey?
This survey is conducted in co-operation with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to produce new statistical information on the sales, costs, capital expenditures, employment and markets of the firms engaged in the defence, aerospace, marine and cybersecurity industries in Canada.
What type of information will be collected?
The survey will collect information on domestic and export sales, product lines, expenses, employment and capital expenditures of companies engaged in the defence, aerospace, marine and cybersecurity industries in Canada.
How will this information be used?
The data from this survey will be used by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to better understand the current environment in which companies in these industries operate, and it will also be used in the development of policies and programs that will support the advancement of these industries.
Why was my company selected for this survey?
Your company was selected for this survey because it was identified by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada as being a key producer of products and/or services in at least one of the aerospace, defence, marine and cybersecurity industries in Canada.
Do I have to complete this survey?
Completion of this survey is mandatory. It is important that you complete the survey for the results to be accurate. It is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised Statutes of Canada, 1985, Chapter S-19.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. The Statistics Act protects the respondent's information. Under this law, Statistics Canada ensures the confidentiality of all information collected. No information that could identify individuals or businesses can be published or released. Moreover, only employees who need to work directly with the questionnaires have access to them.
When will the results be available?
Results from this survey will be available in February 2026. At that time there will be an announcement in The Daily, Statistics Canada's official release bulletin.
How do I find out more about the survey?
If you have any questions, please phone toll free 1-800-263-1136.