Canada Business Outlook Survey
BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region
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 -0.010 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.950 % in Sep 2018 and a record low of -1.720 % in Jun 2020. 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.S003: 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 |
View Canada's BOS Indicator: Atlantic Region from Mar 2008 to Sep 2020 in the chart:
BOS Indicator: British Columbia
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. The data reached an all-time high of 2.130 % in Jun 2018 and a record low of -3.930 % in Mar 2009. 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.S003: 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 |
View Canada's BOS Indicator: British Columbia from Mar 2008 to Sep 2020 in the chart:
BOS Indicator: Ontario
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.S003: 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 |
View Canada's BOS Indicator: Ontario from Mar 2008 to Sep 2020 in the chart:
BOS Indicator: Prairies Region
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 -0.050 % from Mar 2008 (Median) to Sep 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.840 % in Jun 2011 and a record low of -2.290 % in Jun 2020. 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.S003: 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 |
View Canada's BOS Indicator: Prairies Region from Mar 2008 to Sep 2020 in the chart:
BOS Indicator: Quebec
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.S003: 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 |
View Canada's BOS Indicator: Quebec from Mar 2008 to Sep 2020 in the chart:
BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty
BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty data was reported at 6.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.000 % from Sep 1999 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 106 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.S: 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 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1999 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Significant Difficulty from Sep 1999 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty
BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty data was reported at 27.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty data is updated quarterly, averaging 44.000 % from Sep 1999 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 106 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1999 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Ability to Meet Demand: Some Difficulty from Sep 1999 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 9.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -6.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.000 % from Sep 2000 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 102 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2000 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Credit Conditions: Balance of Opinion from Sep 2000 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased
BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased data was reported at 9.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased data is updated quarterly, averaging 11.000 % from Sep 2000 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 102 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2000 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Credit Conditions: Eased from Sep 2000 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened
BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened data was reported at 18.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened data is updated quarterly, averaging 17.000 % from Sep 2000 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 102 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2000 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Credit Conditions: Tightened from Sep 2000 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 16.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 25.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 43.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Employment Level: Balance of Opinion from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher
BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher data was reported at 37.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 38.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher data is updated quarterly, averaging 55.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Employment Level: Higher from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower
BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower data was reported at 21.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower data is updated quarterly, averaging 12.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Employment Level: Lower from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 13.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -2.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 35.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater data was reported at 41.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater data is updated quarterly, averaging 58.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Sales Growth: Greater from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less
BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less data was reported at 28.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 33.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less data is updated quarterly, averaging 23.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Sales Growth: Less from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 13.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 44.000 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 90 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2003 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Balance of Opinion from Sep 2003 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated data was reported at 30.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 31.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.000 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 90 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2003 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Deteriorated from Sep 2003 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved
BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved data was reported at 43.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 31.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved data is updated quarterly, averaging 60.000 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 90 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2003 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Future Sales Indicators: Improved from Sep 2003 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2%
BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2% data was reported at 16.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 21.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2% data is updated quarterly, averaging 70.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 99 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Inflation Expectations: 1 to 2% from Jun 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3%
BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data was reported at 60.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 51.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% data is updated quarterly, averaging 27.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 99 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Inflation Expectations: 3% from Jun 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1%
BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1% data was reported at 1.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1% data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 41.000 % in Mar 2009 and a record low of 0.000 % in Sep 2025. 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Inflation Expectations: >1% from Jun 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Inflation Expectations: Number Response
BOS: Inflation Expectations: No Response data was reported at 8.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Inflation Expectations: No Response data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.000 % from Jun 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 99 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14.000 % in Jun 2025 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Inflation Expectations: Number Response from Jun 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 12.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 10.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 7.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Input Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data was reported at 23.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 22.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 16.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Input Price Inflation: Decrease from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase
BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase data was reported at 34.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 32.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 23.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Input Price Inflation: Increase from Sep 1998 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion data was reported at -15.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -33.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 8.000 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 98 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -15.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Balance of Opinion from Sep 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense data was reported at 34.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 46.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense data is updated quarterly, averaging 14.000 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 98 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 34.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: Less Intense from Sep 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense
BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense data was reported at 18.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.000 % from Sep 2001 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 98 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 18.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2001 - Dec 2025 |
View Canada's BOS: Intensity of Labour Shortages: More Intense from Sep 2001 to Dec 2025 in the chart:
BOS: Labour Shortages
BOS: Labour Shortages data was reported at 22.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 13.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Labour Shortages data is updated quarterly, averaging 27.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 14.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging 24.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher
BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher data was reported at 37.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Higher data is updated quarterly, averaging 46.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower
BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower data was reported at 22.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 27.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Machinery & Equipment Investment: Lower data is updated quarterly, averaging 22.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion
BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data was reported at 6.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -1.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Balance of Opinion data is updated quarterly, averaging -1.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease
BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease data was reported at 25.000 % in Dec 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 28.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Decrease data is updated quarterly, averaging 32.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase
BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase data was reported at 31.000 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 27.000 % for Sep 2025. BOS: Output Price Inflation: Increase data is updated quarterly, averaging 31.000 % from Sep 1998 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 110 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31.000 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1998 - Dec 2025 |
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BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion
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.S003: 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 |
View Canada's BOS: Past Sales Growth: Balance of Opinion from Sep 1998 to Dec 2022 in the chart:
BOS: Past Sales Growth: Greater
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.S003: 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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BOS: Past Sales Growth: Less
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.S003: 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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Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator
Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator data was reported at -1.780 % in Dec 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -2.270 % for Sep 2025. Business Outlook Survey (BOS) Indicator data is updated quarterly, averaging 0.760 % from Sep 2003 (Median) to Dec 2025, with 90 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.850 % in Dec 2021 and a record low of -6.700 % 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.S: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -1.780 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2003 - Dec 2025 |