Survey of Regulatory Compliance Costs, 2016

This survey will collect detailed information on the costs to businesses of preparing and submitting information related to individual regulations. Statistics Canada, in partnership with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, is conducting this survey to measure the cost of compliance for businesses in meeting key regulatory requirements that are the responsibility of various levels of government. The survey results are intended to help determine whether efficiency measures introduced by government are reducing the compliance burden facing businesses.

Your information may also be used by Statistics Canada for other statistical and research purposes.

Although voluntary, your participation is important so that the information collected is as accurate and complete as possible.

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.

To enhance the data from this survey and to reduce respondent burden, Statistics Canada may combine it with information from other surveys or from administrative sources.

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•Report dollar amounts in Canadian dollars.
•Report dollar amount rounded to the nearest dollar.
•Report figures for the calendar year 2016.
•Percentages should be rounded to whole numbers.
•When precise figures are not available, please provide your best estimates.
•Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:1

Please verify or provide the business or organization's legal and operating name and correct where needed.
Note: Legal name modifications should only be done to correct a spelling error or typo.

• : Legal name
• : Operating name (if applicable)

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:2

Please verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

• : In operation
• : Not in operation

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:3

Please verify or provide the current operational status of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

• : Operational
• : Not currently operational (e.g., temporarily or permanently closed, change of ownership)

Why is this business or organization not currently operational?

• : Seasonal operations
• : Ceased operations
• : Sold operations
• : Amalgamated with (an) other business(es) or organization(s)
• : Temporarily inactive but will re-open
• : No longer operating due to other reason(s)

Business or organization and contact information - Question identifier:4

Please verify or provide the current main activity of the business or organization identified by the legal and operating name above.

Note: The described activity was assigned using the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

• : This is the current main activity.
• : This is not the current main activity.

Please provide a brief but precise description of this business or organization's main activity. (e.g., breakfast cereal manufacturing, shoe store, software development)

Business demographics - Question identifier:1

In 2016, how many employees did this business have?

Include all employees who received a T4 in 2016. Consider seasonal employees as regular employees and allocate them based on their weekly work schedule.

Exclude business owners, contract workers and other personnel who were not issued a T4.

• : Full time (30 + hours/week)
• : Part time (less than 30 hours/week)

Business demographics - Question identifier:2

In what year was this business first established?

• : Year

Section 1. T4s, T4As and T5018s - Question identifier:3.1

In 2016, how many T4s, T4As and T5018s were produced for this business?

Include RL-1 and RLZ-1 for Quebec residents independently (e.g., in Quebec, employees should receive one T4 and one RL-1 for a total of 2). Also include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Include RL-1 and RLZ-1 for Quebec residents independently (e.g., in Quebec, employees should receive one T4 and one RL-1 for a total of 2). Also include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.•T4 forms (RL-1 forms in Quebec) are information slips that employer businesses send to their employees at the end of the tax year. It reports the employee's earnings and the total amount of income taxes, Canada (Quebec) pension plan contributions, Employment insurance premiums, and union dues deducted and remitted to the government during the year.

•T4 summary (RLZ-1 forms in Quebec) are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency (Revenue Quebec) at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T4 (RL-1) slips. T4A forms are information slips that employer businesses send to their employees at the end of the tax year. It reports information about the employee's pension, retirement, annuity and other income.
•T4A summary forms are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T4A slips.
•T5018 statement of contract payments forms are information slips that employer businesses send to subcontractors for construction services.
•T5018 summary forms are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T5018 slips.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of T4s, T4As and T5018s

Section 1. T4s, T4As and T5018s - Question identifier:4.1

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on T4s, T4As and T5018s for this business?

Include any type of work related to T4s, T4As and T5018s.

Include RL-1 and RLZ-1 for Quebec residents independently (e.g., in Quebec, employees should receive one T4 and one RL-1 for a total of 2). Also include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 1. T4s, T4As and T5018s - Question identifier:5.1

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all T4s, T4As and T5018s as well as the staff average annual salary?

Include RL-1 and RLZ-1 for Quebec residents independently (e.g., in Quebec, employees should receive one T4 and one RL-1 for a total of 2). Also include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.•T4 forms (RL-1 forms in Quebec) are information slips that employer businesses send to their employees at the end of the tax year. It reports the employee's earnings and the total amount of income taxes, Canada (Quebec) pension plan contributions, Employment insurance premiums, and union dues deducted and remitted to the government during the year.
•T4 summary (RLZ-1 forms in Quebec) are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency (Revenue Quebec) at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T4 (RL-1) slips. T4A forms are information slips that employer businesses send to their employees at the end of the tax year. It reports information about the employee's pension, retirement, annuity and other income.

•T4A summary forms are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T4A slips.
•T5018 statement of contract payments forms are information slips that employer businesses send to subcontractors for construction services.
•T5018 summary forms are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T5018 slips.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

T4s, T4As and T5018s
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 1. T4s, T4As and T5018s - Question identifier:6.1

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its T4s, T4As and T5018s?

Include RL-1 and RLZ-1 for Quebec residents independently (e.g., in Quebec, employees should receive one T4 and one RL-1 for a total of 2). Also include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.•T4 forms (RL-1 forms in Quebec) are information slips that employer businesses send to their employees at the end of the tax year. It reports the employee's earnings and the total amount of income taxes, Canada (Quebec) pension plan contributions, Employment insurance premiums, and union dues deducted and remitted to the government during the year.
•T4 summary (RLZ-1 forms in Quebec) are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency (Revenue Quebec) at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T4 (RL-1) slips. T4A forms are information slips that employer businesses send to their employees at the end of the tax year. It reports information about the employee's pension, retirement, annuity and other income.

•T4A summary forms are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T4A slips.
•T5018 statement of contract payments forms are information slips that employer businesses send to subcontractors for construction services.
•T5018 summary forms are information slips that employer businesses send to the Canada Revenue Agency at the end of the tax year. They report the totals of the amounts reported on all individual T5018 slips.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 2. Federal and provincial business income tax return filings - Question identifier:3.2

In 2016, how many business income tax (federal and provincial) return filings were produced for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business. Business income tax return filings to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Business income tax return filings are often known as tax reports produced annually by a company for provincial or federal revenue departments. All businesses that operate in Canada or earn an income in Canada must pay income taxes and file an annual income tax return with the federal government. Unincorporated businesses must file a T1 income tax return. Incorporated businesses must file a T2 income tax return. Also, depending on the region (e.g., Quebec), businesses may have to file a provincial income tax return in addition to their federal return.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of business income tax (federal and provincial) return filings

Section 2. Federal and provincial business income tax return filings - Question identifier:4.2

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on business income tax (federal and provincial) return filings for this business?

Include any type of work related to business income tax (federal and provincial) return filings.

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business. Business income tax return filings to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 2. Federal and provincial business income tax return filings - Question identifier:5.2

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all business income tax (federal and provincial) return filings as well as the staff average annual salary?

Business income tax return filings are often known as tax reports produced annually by a company for provincial or federal revenue departments. All businesses that operate in Canada or earn an income in Canada must pay income taxes and file an annual income tax return with the federal government. Unincorporated businesses must file a T1 income tax return. Incorporated businesses must file a T2 income tax return. Also, depending on the region (e.g., Quebec), businesses may have to file a provincial income tax return in addition to their federal return.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Federal and provincial business income tax return filings
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 2. Federal and provincial business income tax return filings - Question identifier:6.2

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its business income tax (federal and provincial) return filings?

Business income tax return filings are often known as tax reports produced annually by a company for provincial or federal revenue departments. All businesses that operate in Canada or earn an income in Canada must pay income taxes and file an annual income tax return with the federal government. Unincorporated businesses must file a T1 income tax return. Incorporated businesses must file a T2 income tax return. Also, depending on the region (e.g., Quebec), businesses may have to file a provincial income tax return in addition to their federal return.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 3. Corporate income tax instalments - Question identifier:3.3

In 2016, how many corporate income tax instalments were produced for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by a external service providers on behalf of this business. Corporate income tax instalments to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Generally, corporations have to pay their federal, provincial, or harmonized federal and provincial income taxes in instalments, which means that they have to make regular payments of a portion of the total amount of income taxes that would be due at the end of the tax year. Every time a business makes an instalment payment, it is generally required to file a remittance voucher.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of corporate income tax instalments

Section 3. Corporate income tax instalments - Question identifier:4.3

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on corporate income tax instalments for this business?

Include any type of work related to corporate income tax instalments.

Include all those filed or submitted by a external service providers on behalf of this business. Corporate income tax instalments to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 3. Corporate income tax instalments - Question identifier:5.3

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all corporate income tax instalments as well as the staff average annual salary?

Generally, corporations have to pay their federal, provincial, or harmonized federal and provincial income taxes in instalments, which means that they have to make regular payments of a portion of the total amount of income taxes that would be due at the end of the tax year. Every time a business makes an instalment payment, it is generally required to file a remittance voucher.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Corporate income tax instalments
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 3. Corporate income tax instalments - Question identifier:6.3

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its corporate income tax instalments?

Generally, corporations have to pay their federal, provincial, or harmonized federal and provincial income taxes in instalments, which means that they have to make regular payments of a portion of the total amount of income taxes that would be due at the end of the tax year. Every time a business makes an instalment payment, it is generally required to file a remittance voucher.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 4. Federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) - Question identifier:3.4

In 2016, how many federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) were completed for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business. Sales tax remittances to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Federal and provincial sales taxes, the Goods and services tax (GST) or the Harmonized sales tax (HST) and the Provincial sales tax (PST), are types of consumption taxes that are added to the purchase price of goods or services at the time of purchase and are usually set as a percentage of the selling price. Consumers are responsible for paying the taxes businesses are responsible for collecting the taxes and remitting them to the government. Generally, businesses must remit taxes and file sales tax returns on a regular basis.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST)

Section 4. Federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) - Question identifier:4.4

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) for this business?

Include any type of work related to federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST).

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business. Sales tax remittances to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 4. Federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) - Question identifier:5.4

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) as well as the staff average annual salary?

Federal and provincial sales taxes, the Goods and services tax (GST) or the Harmonized sales tax (HST) and the Provincial sales tax (PST), are types of consumption taxes that are added to the purchase price of goods or services at the time of purchase and are usually set as a percentage of the selling price. Consumers are responsible for paying the taxes businesses are responsible for collecting the taxes and remitting them to the government. Generally, businesses must remit taxes and file sales tax returns on a regular basis.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST)
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 4. Federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST) - Question identifier:6.4

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its federal and provincial sales tax remittances (GST/HST or PST)?

Federal and provincial sales taxes, the Goods and services tax (GST) or the Harmonized sales tax (HST) and the Provincial sales tax (PST), are types of consumption taxes that are added to the purchase price of goods or services at the time of purchase and are usually set as a percentage of the selling price. Consumers are responsible for paying the taxes businesses are responsible for collecting the taxes and remitting them to the government. Generally, businesses must remit taxes and file sales tax returns on a regular basis.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 5. Payroll remittances - Question identifier:3.5

In 2016, how many payroll remittances were produced for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business. Payroll remittances to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Employer businesses are responsible for deducting Canada pension plan (CPP) contributions, Employment insurance (EI) premiums and income taxes from their employees' incomes and remitting them along with a remittance form to the Government of Canada.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of payroll remittances

Section 5. Payroll remittances - Question identifier:4.5

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on payroll remittances for this business?

Include any type of work related to payroll remittances.

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business. Payroll remittances to the federal and provincial governments must be counted individually.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 5. Payroll remittances - Question identifier:5.5

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all payroll remittances as well as the staff average annual salary?

Employer businesses are responsible for deducting Canada pension plan (CPP) contributions, Employment insurance (EI) premiums and income taxes from their employees' incomes and remitting them along with a remittance form to the Government of Canada.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Payroll remittances
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 5. Payroll remittances - Question identifier:6.5

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its payroll remittances?

Employer businesses are responsible for deducting Canada pension plan (CPP) contributions, Employment insurance (EI) premiums and income taxes from their employees' incomes and remitting them along with a remittance form to the Government of Canada.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 6. Record of Employment (ROE) - Question identifier:3.6

In 2016, how many record of employment (ROE) were produced for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

When an employee leaves a job, the employer must submit an official Government of Canada record of employment that describes how long the employee worked at the firm and how much income he or she earned while employed. The government then uses this information to determine whether or not the employee qualifies for EI benefits.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of record of employment (ROE)

Section 6. Record of Employment (ROE) - Question identifier:4.6

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on record of employment (ROE) for this business?

Include any type of work related to record of employment (ROE).

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 6. Record of Employment (ROE) - Question identifier:5.6

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all record of employment (ROE) as well as the staff average annual salary?

When an employee leaves a job, the employer must submit an official Government of Canada record of employment that describes how long the employee worked at the firm and how much income he or she earned while employed. The government then uses this information to determine whether or not the employee qualifies for EI benefits.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Record of Employment (ROE)
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 6. Record of Employment (ROE) - Question identifier:6.6

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its record of employment (ROE)?

When an employee leaves a job, the employer must submit an official Government of Canada record of employment that describes how long the employee worked at the firm and how much income he or she earned while employed. The government then uses this information to determine whether or not the employee qualifies for EI benefits.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 7. Workers' compensation remittances - Question identifier:3.7

In 2016, how many workers' compensation remittances were produced for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

A workers' compensation remittance is a payment made by a business to one of the Canadian workers' compensation boards in exchange for workplace insurance coverage. Employer businesses must file workers' compensation remittance forms every time they make a payment to a regional workers' compensation board.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of workers' compensation remittances

Section 7. Workers' compensation remittances - Question identifier:4.7

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on workers' compensation remittances for this business?

Include any type of work related to workers' compensation remittances.

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 7. Workers' compensation remittances - Question identifier:5.7

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all workers' compensation remittances as well as the staff average annual salary?

A workers' compensation remittance is a payment made by a business to one of the Canadian workers' compensation boards in exchange for workplace insurance coverage. Employer businesses must file workers' compensation remittance forms every time they make a payment to a regional workers' compensation board.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Workers' compensation remittances
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 7. Workers' compensation remittances - Question identifier:6.7

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its workers' compensation remittances?

A workers' compensation remittance is a payment made by a business to one of the Canadian workers' compensation boards in exchange for workplace insurance coverage. Employer businesses must file workers' compensation remittance forms every time they make a payment to a regional workers' compensation board.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 8. Workers' compensation claims - Question identifier:3.8

In 2016, how many workers' compensation claims were completed for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

When an employee becomes ill or is injured while at work, the employer must complete an incident and injury report and send it to the workers' compensation board for the region in which the business operates. The workers' compensation board then reviews the report to determine whether or not the illness or injury was caused while at work and whether it had something to do with the employee's job.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of workers' compensation claims

Section 8. Workers' compensation claims - Question identifier:4.8

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on workers' compensation claims for this business?

Include any type of work related to workers' compensation claims.

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 8. Workers' compensation claims - Question identifier:5.8

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all workers' compensation claims as well as the staff average annual salary?

When an employee becomes ill or is injured while at work, the employer must complete an incident and injury report and send it to the workers' compensation board for the region in which the business operates. The workers' compensation board then reviews the report to determine whether or not the illness or injury was caused while at work and whether it had something to do with the employee's job.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Workers' compensation claims
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 8. Workers' compensation claims - Question identifier:6.8

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its workers' compensation claims?

When an employee becomes ill or is injured while at work, the employer must complete an incident and injury report and send it to the workers' compensation board for the region in which the business operates. The workers' compensation board then reviews the report to determine whether or not the illness or injury was caused while at work and whether it had something to do with the employee's job.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 9. Corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms - Question identifier:3.9

In 2016, how many corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms were produced for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Incorporation involves the creation of a legal entity that is recognized by law. The act of incorporation involves the completion and submission of federal or provincial or territorial articles of incorporation, and any other supporting documentation with the registering authority, and the payment of a registration fee. Depending on the jurisdiction, forms may have to be resubmitted annually or whenever there is a change in business status.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms

Section 9. Corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms - Question identifier:4.9

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms for this business?

Include any type of work related to corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms.

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 9. Corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms - Question identifier:5.9

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms as well as the staff average annual salary?

Incorporation involves the creation of a legal entity that is recognized by law. The act of incorporation involves the completion and submission of federal or provincial or territorial articles of incorporation, and any other supporting documentation with the registering authority, and the payment of a registration fee. Depending on the jurisdiction, forms may have to be resubmitted annually or whenever there is a change in business status.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 9. Corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms - Question identifier:6.9

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its corporate registration (annual filing or business status change) forms?

Incorporation involves the creation of a legal entity that is recognized by law. The act of incorporation involves the completion and submission of federal or provincial or territorial articles of incorporation, and any other supporting documentation with the registering authority, and the payment of a registration fee. Depending on the jurisdiction, forms may have to be resubmitted annually or whenever there is a change in business status.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 10. Other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations - Question identifier:3.10

In 2016, how many other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations were complied for this business?

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Municipal and provincial government regulations that might be relevant to this business:•building or demolition permits
•electrical or plumbing permits
•water or sewer connection permits
•signage permits
•elevating device permits
•vehicle licences
•provincial business registration
•food premise licences
•tobacco or liquor sales licences
•any other mandatory municipal or provincial government regulations that might be relevant to this business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations

Section 10. Other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations - Question identifier:4.10

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations for this business?

Include any type of work related to other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations.

Include all those filed or submitted by an external service provider on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 10. Other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations - Question identifier:5.10

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations as well as the staff average annual salary?

Municipal and provincial government regulations that might be relevant to this business:•building or demolition permits
•electrical or plumbing permits
•water or sewer connection permits
•signage permits
•elevating device permits
•vehicle licences
•provincial business registration
•food premise licences
•tobacco or liquor sales licences
•any other mandatory municipal or provincial government regulations that might be relevant to this business.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 10. Other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations - Question identifier:6.10

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its other mandatory provincial and municipal government regulations?

Municipal and provincial government regulations that might be relevant to this business:•building or demolition permits
•electrical or plumbing permits
•water or sewer connection permits
•signage permits
•elevating device permits
•vehicle licences
•provincial business registration
•food premise licences
•tobacco or liquor sales licences
•any other mandatory municipal or provincial government regulations that might be relevant to this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Section 11. Other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements - Question identifier:3.11

In 2016, how many other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements were complied for this business?

Include federal surveys (e.g., Statistics Canada mandatory surveys), data requests for federal departments and all other mandatory federal government regulations filed or submitted by external service providers on behalf of this business.

Other mandatory federal government regulations that might be relevant to this business:•regulations relating to agricultural products, dairy products, animal products, marine products, and food products
•regulations relating to customs and tariffs
•regulations relating to natural resources and environmental assessment and protection
•regulations relating to transportation safety
•regulations relating to health, food and drug safety
•regulations relating to telecommunications and marketplace competition
•regulations relating to intellectual property protection
•any other mandatory federal government regulations that might be relevant to this business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Number of other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements

Section 11. Other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements - Question identifier:4.11

In 2016, who spent time working (e.g., documenting, preparing, reviewing, submitting, posting) on other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements for this business?

Include any type of work related to other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements.

Include federal surveys (e.g., Statistics Canada mandatory surveys), data requests for federal departments and all other mandatory federal government regulations filed or submitted by external service providers on behalf of this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Internal staff
• : External service provider

Section 11. Other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements - Question identifier:5.11

In 2016, what was the total annual time (in hours) spent by internal staff on all other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements as well as the staff average annual salary?

Other mandatory federal government regulations that might be relevant to this business:•regulations relating to agricultural products, dairy products, animal products, marine products, and food products
•regulations relating to customs and tariffs
•regulations relating to natural resources and environmental assessment and protection
•regulations relating to transportation safety
•regulations relating to health, food and drug safety
•regulations relating to telecommunications and marketplace competition
•regulations relating to intellectual property protection
•any other mandatory federal government regulations that might be relevant to this business.

Include time spent on the retrieval and review of relevant information, completing the forms, preparing the documents, making the submissions, dealing with follow-up, training staff to handle the compliance activities, and meeting and communicating with service professionals.

Report time spent in hours, e.g., 1 hour = 60 minutes and 1 day = 8 hours.
Owners should report annual salary or their net income from the business.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

Other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements
Total annual time (Number of hours) and average annual salary (Canadian dollars)

• a: Shareholder, owner, family member or friend
• b: Internal accountant, bookkeeper or payroll resource
• c: Other internal staff

Section 11. Other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements - Question identifier:6.11

In 2016, what kinds of external service providers did this business use for its other mandatory federal government regulatory requirements?

Other mandatory federal government regulations that might be relevant to this business:•regulations relating to agricultural products, dairy products, animal products, marine products, and food products
•regulations relating to customs and tariffs
•regulations relating to natural resources and environmental assessment and protection
•regulations relating to transportation safety
•regulations relating to health, food and drug safety
•regulations relating to telecommunications and marketplace competition
•regulations relating to intellectual property protection
•any other mandatory federal government regulations that might be relevant to this business.

Select all that apply.

• : Accountant or accounting firm
• : Bookkeeping or payroll services provider
• : Tax preparation services
• : Legal services (e.g., lawyer and law firm)
• : Architectural, engineering and related services
• : Other service provider

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:7

Choosing from the list below, what additional services did your external accountants or accounting firms provide to this business in 2016?

Select all that apply.

Accounting activities

• : Financial audits
• : Bookkeeping
• : Controllership
• : Financial statement preparation
• : Other (Specify other accounting activity)

Financial advice

• : Tax planning
• : Financial planning or analysis
• : Cash flow and budget analysis
• : Business valuations
• : Other (Specify other financial advice)

Other services

• : Other (Specify other services)

No additional services

• : No additional services were provided by external accountants or accounting firms

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:8

What was the total cost of all services provided by this business's external accountants or accounting firms for all services provided in 2016?

• : Total cost ($)
• : Notes

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:9

Choosing from the list below, what additional services did your external bookkeeping and payroll service providers provide to this business in 2016?

Select all that apply.

Accounting activities

• : Financial audits
• : Bookkeeping
• : Controllership
• : Financial statement preparation
• : Other (Specify other accounting activity)

Financial advice

• : Tax planning
• : Financial planning or analysis
• : Cash flow and budget analysis
• : Business valuations
• : Other (Specify other financial advice)

Other services

• : Other (Specify other services)

No additional services

• : No additional services were provided by external bookkeeping and payroll service providers

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:10

What was the total cost of all services provided by this business's external bookkeeping and payroll services for all services provided in 2016?

• : Total cost ($)
• : Notes

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:11

Choosing from the list below, what additional services did your external tax preparation service providers provide to this business in 2016?

Select all that apply.

Accounting activities

• : Financial audits
• : Bookkeeping
• : Controllership
• : Financial statement preparation
• : Other (Specify other accounting activity)

Financial advice

• : Tax planning
• : Financial planning or analysis
• : Cash flow and budget analysis
• : Business valuations
• : Other (Specify other financial advice)

Other services

• : Other (Specify other services)

No additional services

• : No additional services were provided by external tax preparation service providers

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:12

What was the total cost of all services provided by this business's external tax preparation services for all services provided in 2016?

• : Total cost ($)
• : Notes

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:13

Choosing from the list below, what additional services did your external legal service providers provide to this business in 2016?

Select all that apply.

Accounting activities

• : Financial audits
• : Bookkeeping
• : Controllership
• : Financial statement preparation
• : Other (Specify other accounting activity)

Financial advice

• : Tax planning
• : Financial planning or analysis
• : Cash flow and budget analysis
• : Business valuations
• : Other (Specify other financial advice)

Legal activities

• : Criminal law
• : Corporate law
• : Real estate law
• : Intellectual property law
• : Other (Specify other legal activity)

Other services

• : Other (Specify other services)

No additional services

• : No additional services were provided by external legal service providers

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:14

What was the total cost of all services provided by this business's external legal services providers for all services provided in 2016?

• : Total cost ($)
• : Notes

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:15

Choosing from the list below, what additional services did your external architectural, engineering and related service providers provide to this business in 2016?

Select all that apply.

Architectural, engineering and related services

• : Architectural design
• : Landscape design
• : Industrial development planning
• : Providing feasibility studies, plans and designs, technical service for engineering projects
• : Inspection and evaluation of engineering projects
• : Geophysical surveying and mapping
• : Other (Specify other architectural, engineering and related service)

Other services

• : Other (Specify other services)

No additional services

• : No additional services were provided by external architectural, engineering and related service providers

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:16

What was the total cost of all services provided by this business's external architectural, engineering and related service providers for all services provided in 2016?

• : Total cost ($)
• : Notes

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:17

Choosing from the list below, what additional services did your other external service providers provide to this business in 2016?

Select all that apply.

Accounting activities

• : Financial audits
• : Bookkeeping
• : Controllership
• : Financial statement preparation
• : Other (Specify other accounting activity)

Financial advice

• : Tax planning
• : Financial planning or analysis
• : Cash flow and budget analysis
• : Business valuations
• : Other (Specify other financial advice)

Legal activities

• : Criminal law
• : Corporate law
• : Real estate law
• : Intellectual property law
• : Other (Specify other legal activity)

Architectural, engineering and related services

• : Architectural design
• : Landscape design
• : Industrial development planning
• : Providing feasibility studies, plans and designs, technical service for engineering projects
• : Inspection and evaluation of engineering projects
• : Geophysical surveying and mapping
• : Other (Specify other architectural, engineering and related service)

Other services

• : Other (Specify other services)

No additional services

• : No additional services were provided by other external service providers

Indirect and external costs - Question identifier:18

What was the total cost of all services provided by this business's other external service providers for all services provided in 2016?

• : Total cost ($)
• : Notes

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:19

In 2016, how much did this business spend on software and applications required to comply with all mandatory government regulations?

Include only proportional costs (e.g., 10% of software costs) incurred to comply with government regulations.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Cost ($)

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:20

In 2016, how much did this business spend on computer hardware and equipment to support complying with all mandatory government regulations?

Include only proportional costs (e.g., 15% of server/computer costs) incurred to comply with government regulations.

Enter "0", if there is no value to report.

• : Cost ($)

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:21

In 2016, how was the majority of mandatory government regulatory paperwork prepared, filed and/or submitted?

• : Electronic format only (online or computer application)
• : Paper format only
• : Both paper and electronic format (online or computer application)
• : All mandatory government regulatory paperwork was done by an external service provider

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:22

In 2016, to what extent would reducing mandatory government regulatory paperwork contribute to this business' success?

• : To a large extent
• : To a small extent
• : No impact
• : Don't know
• : Not applicable

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:23

In 2016, which business activity was most impacted by mandatory government regulatory paperwork?

• : Hiring
• : Access to financing
• : Import and export
• : Innovation or research and development
• : Don't know
• : Not applicable

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:24

Between 2011 and 2016, based on your best knowledge, has the amount and/or complexity of mandatory government regulatory paperwork completed by this business

• : increased
• : stayed about the same
• : decreased

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:25

In 2016, how much total annual time was spent by this business in search of information regarding federal government programs or services related to

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:a

Financial support

• : None
• : Less than one day
• : Between one day and five days
• : More than five days

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:b

Market information

• : None
• : Less than one day
• : Between one day and five days
• : More than five days

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:c

Business advisory services

• : None
• : Less than one day
• : Between one day and five days
• : More than five days

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:26

In 2016, did this business participate in or utilize any federal government programs or services related to

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:a

Financial support

• : Yes
• : No

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:b

Market information

• : Yes
• : No

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:c

Business advisory services

• : Yes
• : No

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:27

In 2016, how much total annual time did this business spend complying with federal government financial support program applications and reporting requirements?

• : One day or less
• : Two or three days
• : Four or five days
• : Between six and ten days
• : More than ten days

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:28

In 2016, how much total annual time did this business spend complying with federal government market information applications and reporting requirements?

• : One day or less
• : Two or three days
• : Four or five days
• : Between six and ten days
• : More than ten days

Supplementary compliance questions - Question identifier:29

In 2016, how much total annual time did this business spend complying with federal government business advisory services and reporting requirements?

• : One day or less
• : Two or three days
• : Four or five days
• : Between six and ten days
• : More than ten days

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