Canada Business Outlook Survey

BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region

2008 - 2020 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region data was reported at -0.770 % in Sep 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.720 % for Jun 2020. BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. This indicator may differ from the overall Business Outlook Survey (BOS) indicator because the common variations are extracted from more variables. These variables are more volatile because they are based on responses from smaller samples of firms.

Last Frequency Range
-0.770 Sep 2020 quarterly Mar 2008 - Sep 2020

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Canada BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region

BOS Indicator: British Columbia

2008 - 2020 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS Indicator: British Columbia data was reported at -0.990 % in Sep 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of -2.630 % for Jun 2020. BOS Indicator: British Columbia data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. BOS Indicator: British Columbia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. This indicator may differ from the overall Business Outlook Survey (BOS) indicator because the common variations are extracted from more variables. These variables are more volatile because they are based on responses from smaller samples of firms.

Last Frequency Range
-0.990 Sep 2020 quarterly Mar 2008 - Sep 2020

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Canada BOS Indicator: British Columbia

BOS Indicator: Ontario

2008 - 2020 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS Indicator: Ontario data was reported at -0.390 % in Sep 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.850 % for Jun 2020. BOS Indicator: Ontario data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.110 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.230 % in Jun 2017 and a record low of -3.560 % in Dec 2008. BOS Indicator: Ontario data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. This indicator may differ from the overall Business Outlook Survey (BOS) indicator because the common variations are extracted from more variables. These variables are more volatile because they are based on responses from smaller samples of firms.

Last Frequency Range
-0.390 Sep 2020 quarterly Mar 2008 - Sep 2020

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Canada BOS Indicator: Ontario

BOS Indicator: Prairies Region

2008 - 2020 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS Indicator: Prairies Region data was reported at -1.080 % in Sep 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of -2.290 % for Jun 2020. BOS Indicator: Prairies Region data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.000 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. BOS Indicator: Prairies Region data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. This indicator may differ from the overall Business Outlook Survey (BOS) indicator because the common variations are extracted from more variables. These variables are more volatile because they are based on responses from smaller samples of firms.

Last Frequency Range
-1.080 Sep 2020 quarterly Mar 2008 - Sep 2020

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Canada BOS Indicator: Prairies Region

BOS Indicator: Quebec

2008 - 2020 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS Indicator: Quebec data was reported at -0.870 % in Sep 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.880 % for Jun 2020. BOS Indicator: Quebec data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.040 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.290 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of -1.880 % in Jun 2020. BOS Indicator: Quebec data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. This indicator may differ from the overall Business Outlook Survey (BOS) indicator because the common variations are extracted from more variables. These variables are more volatile because they are based on responses from smaller samples of firms.

Last Frequency Range
-0.870 Sep 2020 quarterly Mar 2008 - Sep 2020

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Canada BOS Indicator: Quebec

BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty

1999 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty data was reported at 6.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.000 % from Sep 1999 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.000 % in Mar 2022 and a record low of 0.000 % in Jun 2001. BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Ability to Meet Demand - How would you rate the current ability of your firm to meet an unexpected increase in demand? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
6.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1999 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty

BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty

1999 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty data was reported at 47.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty data is updated quarterly, averaging 35.000 % from Sep 1999 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.000 % in Jun 2022 and a record low of 17.000 % in Sep 2009. BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Ability to Meet Demand - How would you rate the current ability of your firm to meet an unexpected increase in demand? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
47.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1999 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty

BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion

2000 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 4.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 29.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging -4.000 % from Sep 2000 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 95 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.000 % in Dec 2008 and a record low of -39.000 % in Jun 2001. BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Credit Conditions - Over the past 3 months, how have the terms and conditions for obtaining financing changed (compared with the previous 3 months)? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
4.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2000 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased

2000 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased data was reported at 15.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.000 % from Sep 2000 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 95 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 50.000 % in Jun 2001 and a record low of 3.000 % in Dec 2022. BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Credit Conditions - Over the past 3 months, how have the terms and conditions for obtaining financing changed (compared with the previous 3 months)? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
15.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2000 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased

BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened

2000 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened data was reported at 19.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.000 % from Sep 2000 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 95 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.000 % in Dec 2008 and a record low of 2.000 % in Jun 2011. BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Credit Conditions - Over the past 3 months, how have the terms and conditions for obtaining financing changed (compared with the previous 3 months)? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
19.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2000 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened

BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 32.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 21.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 34.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -10.000 % in Sep 1998. BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Future Employment Level - Over the next 12 months, your firm’s level of employment is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
32.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher data was reported at 43.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 37.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher data is updated quarterly, averaging 47.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 20.000 % in Dec 2008. BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Future Employment Level - Over the next 12 months, your firm’s level of employment is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
43.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher

BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower data was reported at 11.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower data is updated quarterly, averaging 13.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.000 % in Sep 1998 and a record low of 3.000 % in Jun 2022. BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Future Employment Level - Over the next 12 months, your firm’s level of employment is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
11.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower

BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 1.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 20.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.000 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of -35.000 % in Jun 2020. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Future Sales Growth - Over the next 12 months, the rate of increase in your firm’s sales volume (compared with the past 12 months) is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
1.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater data was reported at 33.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater data is updated quarterly, averaging 43.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.000 % in Dec 2009 and a record low of 23.000 % in Dec 2008. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Future Sales Growth - Over the next 12 months, the rate of increase in your firm’s sales volume (compared with the past 12 months) is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
33.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater

BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less data was reported at 32.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 30.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less data is updated quarterly, averaging 30.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.000 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 16.000 % in Mar 2021. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Future Sales Growth - Over the next 12 months, the rate of increase in your firm’s sales volume (compared with the past 12 months) is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
32.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less

BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion

2003 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 4.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -10.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 28.000 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.000 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of -58.000 % in Jun 2020. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Indicators of Future Sales - Compared with 12 months ago, have your recent indicators (order books, advanced bookings, sales inquiries, etc.)… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
4.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2003 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated

2003 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated data was reported at 34.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 43.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.000 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.000 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 0.000 % in Jun 2021. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Indicators of Future Sales - Compared with 12 months ago, have your recent indicators (order books, advanced bookings, sales inquiries, etc.)… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
34.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2003 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated

BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved

2003 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved data was reported at 38.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved data is updated quarterly, averaging 49.000 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.000 % in Jun 2021 and a record low of 15.000 % in Jun 2020. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Indicators of Future Sales - Compared with 12 months ago, have your recent indicators (order books, advanced bookings, sales inquiries, etc.)… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
38.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2003 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved

BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2%

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2% data was reported at 3.000 % in Mar 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2% data is updated quarterly, averaging 39.500 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.000 % in Sep 2016 and a record low of 0.000 % in Dec 2022. BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Inflation Expectations - Over the next two years, what do you expect the annual rate of inflation to be, based on the consumer price index? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
3.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Jun 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2%

BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3%

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data was reported at 54.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data is updated quarterly, averaging 41.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.000 % in Jun 2007 and a record low of 11.000 % in Jun 2022. BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Inflation Expectations - Over the next two years, what do you expect the annual rate of inflation to be, based on the consumer price index? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
54.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Jun 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3%

BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1%

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1% data was reported at 0.000 % in Mar 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 0.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1% data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.000 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 0.000 % in Mar 2024. BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1% data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Inflation Expectations - Over the next two years, what do you expect the annual rate of inflation to be, based on the consumer price index? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
0.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Jun 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1%

BOS: Inflation Expectations: Number Response

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Inflation Expectations: No Response data was reported at 3.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Inflation Expectations: No Response data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.500 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 92 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.000 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 0.000 % in Dec 2022. BOS: Inflation Expectations: No Response data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Inflation Expectations - Over the next two years, what do you expect the annual rate of inflation to be, based on the consumer price index? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
3.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Jun 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Inflation Expectations: Number Response

BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data was reported at -48.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -57.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.000 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of -63.000 % in Sep 2023. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Input Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services purchased expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
-48.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data was reported at 60.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 24.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.000 % in Sep 2023 and a record low of 8.000 % in Mar 2021. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Input Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services purchased expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
60.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease

BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase data was reported at 11.000 % in Mar 2024. This stayed constant from the previous number of 11.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 26.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.000 % in Mar 2011 and a record low of 9.000 % in Sep 2023. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Input Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services purchased expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
11.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase

BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion data was reported at -39.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -44.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.000 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 74.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -65.000 % in Jun 2009. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Intensity of Labour Shortages - Compared with 12 months ago, are labour shortages generally… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
-39.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense data was reported at 52.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.000 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.000 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of 2.000 % in Sep 2006. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Intensity of Labour Shortages - Compared with 12 months ago, are labour shortages generally… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
52.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense

BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense

2001 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense data was reported at 13.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 11.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense data is updated quarterly, averaging 26.000 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 91 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 2.000 % in Jun 2009. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Intensity of Labour Shortages - Compared with 12 months ago, are labour shortages generally… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
13.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2001 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense

BOS: Labour Shortages

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Labour Shortages data was reported at 22.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Labour Shortages data is updated quarterly, averaging 31.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.000 % in Jun 1999 and a record low of 7.000 % in Dec 2009. BOS: Labour Shortages data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Labour Shortages - Does your firm face any shortages of labour that restrict your ability to meet demand? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
22.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Labour Shortages

BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 0.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 22.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -31.000 % in Dec 2008. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Investment in Machinery and Equipment - Over the next 12 months, your firm’s investment spending on M&E (compared with the past 12 months) is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
0.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher data was reported at 33.000 % in Mar 2024. This records a decrease from the previous number of 41.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher data is updated quarterly, averaging 40.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 17.000 % in Dec 2008. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Investment in Machinery and Equipment - Over the next 12 months, your firm’s investment spending on M&E (compared with the past 12 months) is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
33.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher

BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower data was reported at 33.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower data is updated quarterly, averaging 23.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 55.000 % in Jun 2020 and a record low of 10.000 % in Sep 2010. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Investment in Machinery and Equipment - Over the next 12 months, your firm’s investment spending on M&E (compared with the past 12 months) is expected to be… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
33.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower

BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data was reported at -18.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -21.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 45.000 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of -43.000 % in Sep 2023. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Output Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services sold expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
-18.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease data was reported at 44.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 26.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 59.000 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 10.000 % in Mar 2021. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Output Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services sold expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
44.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease

BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase

1998 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase data was reported at 26.000 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.000 % for Dec 2023. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 29.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 103 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 54.000 % in Mar 2021 and a record low of 13.000 % in Sep 1998. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Output Price Inflation - Over the next 12 months, are prices of products/services sold expected to increase at a greater, lesser, or the same rate as over the past year? [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
26.000 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 1998 - Mar 2024

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Canada BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase

BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion

1998 - 2022 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 2.000 % in Dec 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.000 % for Sep 2022. BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.500 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2022, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -52.000 % in Dec 2009. BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Past Sales Growth - Over the past 12 months, the rate of increase in your firm’s sales volume (compared with the previous 12 months) was… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
2.000 Dec 2022 quarterly Sep 1998 - Dec 2022

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Canada BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion

BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater

1998 - 2022 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater data was reported at 41.000 % in Dec 2022. This records a decrease from the previous number of 50.000 % for Sep 2022. BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater data is updated quarterly, averaging 43.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2022, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 76.000 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of 17.000 % in Jun 2009. BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Past Sales Growth - Over the past 12 months, the rate of increase in your firm’s sales volume (compared with the previous 12 months) was… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
41.000 Dec 2022 quarterly Sep 1998 - Dec 2022

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Canada BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater

BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less

1998 - 2022 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less data was reported at 39.000 % in Dec 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 29.000 % for Sep 2022. BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less data is updated quarterly, averaging 33.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2022, with 98 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 71.000 % in Dec 2009 and a record low of 12.000 % in Dec 2021. BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. Business Outlook Survey Questionnaire: Past Sales Growth - Over the past 12 months, the rate of increase in your firm’s sales volume (compared with the previous 12 months) was… [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
39.000 Dec 2022 quarterly Sep 1998 - Dec 2022

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Canada BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less

Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator

2003 - 2024 | Quarterly | % | Bank of Canada

Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator data was reported at -2.420 % in Mar 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of -3.090 % for Dec 2023. Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.340 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Mar 2024, with 83 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.630 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -6.860 % in Dec 2008. Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bank of Canada. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Canada – Table CA.S004: Business Outlook Survey. The BOS indicator is re-estimated every quarter with the release of the Business Outlook Survey. As such, even though responses to BOS questions are never revised, the entire time series of the indicator is revised after every release. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Last Frequency Range
-2.420 Mar 2024 quarterly Sep 2003 - Mar 2024

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Canada Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator
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BOS Indicator: Ontario
BOS Indicator: Prairies Region
BOS Indicator: Quebec
BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty
BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty
BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased
BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened
BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher
BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved
BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2%
BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3%
BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1%
BOS: Inflation Expectations: No Response
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense
BOS: Labour Shortages
BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher
BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower
BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease
BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase
BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater
BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less
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