Annual Natural Gas Financial Survey

Detailed information for 2024

This annual survey collects data on the general position of Canadian companies primarily engaged in the transportation and distribution of natural gas.

• Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s)
• Description
• Data sources and methodology

Description

This annual survey collects data on the general position of Canadian companies primarily engaged in the transportation and distribution of natural gas. The survey collects financial, employment, income and balance sheet information as well as engineering and operating statistics.

These data are required for integration into the input-output sector of the Canadian System of Macroeconomic National Accounts. Data are intended for use by survey respondents, federal departments and agencies, provincial ministries and authorities, industry associations, industry analysts, the media press and the general public to assess trends in the natural gas transport and distribution sector of the Canadian economy.

Reference period: Calendar year

Subjects

• Business performance and ownership
• Energy
• Financial statements and performance
• Pipelines

Data sources and methodology

Target population

The universe is comprised of all companies classified as operating in natural gas distribution (NAICS 221210) or in natural gas pipeline transportation (NAICS 486210) according to the North American Industry Classification System. The target population is those companies found on Statistics Canada's Business Register and classified to NAICS codes 221210 and 486210.

Instrument design

The questionnaire was designed using Statistics Canada's questionnaire design standards. The design was done in consultation with the survey's partners.

The questionnaire is subject to regular revision to reflect changes in industry classification and information requirements.

Sampling

This survey is a census with a cross-sectional design.

Data are collected for all units of the target population, therefore no sampling is done.

Data sources

Data collection for this reference period: 2025-05-09 to 2025-10-25

Responding to this survey is mandatory.

Data are collected directly from survey respondents and extracted from administrative files.

Collection method (and method of initial contact): Electronic questionnaire
Data capture method: The data from the questionnaire are processed directly into the Integrated Business Statistics Program (IBSP).

Follow-up method: Follow-up for non-response and for data validation is conducted by telephone or e-mail in order to reach the survey target response rate of 100%.
Languages offered to respondents: English and French
Time given to complete the questionnaire: 20 days
Average time required to complete questionnaire: 6 hours

View the Questionnaire(s) and reporting guide(s) .