Grains and Oilseeds Survey

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Purpose

The purpose of the prices series is to collect accurate, up-to-date information on farm product prices received by farmers for agricultural commodities produced and sold.

Additional information

The purpose of this survey is to collect reliable and up-to-date information on grains and oilseeds in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. These data are used to calculate farm cash receipts and are used by producers, organizations, government departments, and others for policy and decision making.

Authority

CONFIDENTIAL when completed

This survey is conducted under the authority of the Statistics Act, Revised
Statutes of Canada, 1985, c. S-19. Completion of this questionnaire is a
legal requirement under the Statistics Act.

Confidentiality

Your answers are confidential.

Statistics Canada is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless
consent has been given by the respondent or as permitted by the Statistics Act. The confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act are not affected by
either the Access to Information Act or any other legislation. Therefore, for example, the Canada Revenue Agency cannot access identifiable survey records from Statistics Canada.

Information from this survey will be used for statistical purposes only and will be published in aggregate form only.

Data-sharing agreements

To avoid duplication of enquiry, Statistics Canada has entered into data-sharing agreements with provincial statistical agencies, which must keep the data confidential and use them only for statistical purposes. Statistics Canada will only share data from this survey with those organizations that have
demonstrated a requirement to use the data.

Section 11 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with provincial statistical agencies that meet certain conditions. These agencies must have the legislative authority to collect the same information, on a mandatory basis, and the legislation must provide substantially the same provisions for confidentiality and penalties for disclosure of confidential information as the Statistics Act. Because these agencies have the legal authority to compel businesses to provide the same information, consent is not requested and farm operations may not object to the sharing of their data.

For this survey, there are Section 11 agreements with the provincial statistical agencies of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

The shared data will be limited to information pertaining to farm operations located within the jurisdiction of the respective province.

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEW BRUNSWICK RESIDENTS:

Section 12 of the Statistics Act provides for the sharing of information with federal and provincial government organizations. Under Section 12, you may refuse to share your information with any of these organizations by writing a letter of objection to the Chief Statistician at the address below. Please specify the name of the survey and the organizations with which you do not want to share your data.

Statistics Canada
Chief Statistician
R. H. Coats Building, 26th Floor, Section A
100 Tunney's Pasture Driveway
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0T6

For this survey, there are Section 12 agreements with the Prince Edward Island statistical agency and the New Brunswick Agriculture and Aquaculture department.

For agreements with provincial government organizations, the shared data will be limited to information pertaining to farm operations located within the jurisdiction of the respective province.

Record linkage

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

Security of emails and faxes

There could be a risk of disclosure during the facsimile or electronic transmission. However, upon receipt of your information, Statistics Canada will
provide the level of protection afforded for all information collected under the authority of the Statistics Act.

Reporting instructions

Report for the month of:

If any information above is missing or incorrect please make the necessary changes directly on the label.

Please provide the quantity and the amount you paid to producers for any grains and oilseeds you purchased during the above month. Only report grains that you purchased directly from farmers. Do not report any grains that you purchased from other brokers or mills. Please report your purchases as to the province that the grain was grown in. If you did not purchase any grain from Atlantic sources in the month, would you kindly note that on the form.

In compiling average provincial prices to producers, your data will be aggregated with data received from other companies to protect confidentiality.

A postage-paid return envelope is enclosed for your convenience or if you prefer, your completed questionnaire may be faxed to us at 1-888-883-7999. Your response by the 15th of the month is appreciated. If you have any questions or wish further information please do not hesitate to call toll free at 1-800-565-1685.

Thank you for your participation.

Grains or Oilseeds