Canadian Agricultural Partnership Survey (CAPS)

Detailed information for 2018-2023

Status:

Active

Frequency:

Occasional

Record number:

5394

Statistics Canada is conducting this survey in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), to produce statistical information on agricultural operations receiving funding through the cost-shared program between the federal and provincial or territorial governments of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) from 2018 to 2023.

Data release - Scheduled for Spring 2024

Description

The data will be used to better understand the characteristics of businesses engaged in agricultural operations, as well as to demonstrate outcomes and impacts of the Cost-shared envelope of CAP on the participants, their businesses, and the overall agricultural sector. The results of this survey will provide a better understanding of how the CAP program serves agricultural operators which will allow the program to serve Canadians more effectively.

The CAP program and activities focus on helping the agriculture and agri-food sector deliver the greatest benefits for farmers, food processors and Canadian families:
- Grow trade and expand markets to seize key opportunities and address emerging needs.
- Advance science and innovation, with an emphasis on innovation and sustainable growth.
- Better reflect the diversity of our communities, enhance collaboration across different jurisdictions and secure and support public trust.

Collection period: Early September until early November

Subjects

Agriculture and food (formerly Agriculture)
Business performance and ownership

Data sources and methodology

Target population

The target population of this survey is agricultural operations who have receiving funding through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership between 2018 and 2023.

Instrument design

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership Survey was designed in collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. It is used to collect information on the impact of the of Canadian Agricultural Partnership.

The questionnaire was field-tested with potential respondents in 2023 and their comments on the design and content have been incorporated.

Sampling

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

Sampling unit:
Establishment

Stratification method:
The survey uses a stratified random sampling for sample. Units on the frame are stratified by province, provincial program and type of operation.

Sampling and sub-sampling:
The metadata will be provided upon release.

Data sources

Data collection for this reference period: 2023-09-05 to 2023-11-03

Responding to this survey is voluntary.

Data are collected directly from survey respondents.

The respondents are mailed or e-mailed a secure access code to respond to the electronic questionnaire.

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

The metadata will be provided upon release.

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