Science and Technology Statistics

Summary

Topics included in these records are:

• science and technology (S&T) expenditures and personnel in the federal government (by department, program, activity, performance sector and by province), six provincial governments, and in the higher education sector and provincial research organizations;
• research and development (R&D) expenditures and personnel in the business enterprise sector (by industry, country of control, revenue size, employment size, province and source of funds) and in private non-profit* organizations.

Surveys

Research and Development in Canadian Industry (RDCI) (catalogue No. 88C0008)
This survey collects data on expenditures and personnel devoted annually to scientific research and experimental development (R&D) by Canadian firms (privately and publicly owned), industrial research institutes and trade associations.

Research and Development of Canadian Private Non-Profit Organizations (NPO) (catalogue No. 88C0003)
This is an annual survey of expenditures on scientific research experimental development in energy (all technology areas) by Canadian firms and research institutes.

Provincial Research Organizations (PRO) (catalogue No. 88-001-XIB2002001)
This is an annual survey of provincial research organizations' scientific activities (expenditures and personnel).

Federal Government Activities in the Social Sciences and Humanities and Natural Sciences and Engineering
This annual survey collects data describing the recent, current and proposed state of federal resources allocated to science by department or organization, activity, science, sector or performance, and province.

Costs

Costs may be applicable in obtaining these statistics. The online catalogue of products and services is available on the Statistics Canada's Web site.

*Note: "non-profit" also known as nonprofit organizations, non profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, voluntary organizations and volunteer organizations.

Alberta Contact(s):
SERVING ALBERTA, THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND NUNAVUT
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
Suite 900
Pacific Plaza
10909 Jasper Avenue N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 4J3
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

British Columbia Contact(s):
SERVING THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND THE YUKON TERRITORY
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
Suite 600
Library Square Office Tower
300 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6B 6C7
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Manitoba Contact(s):
Advisory Services
Statistical Reference Centre
Statistics Canada
Suite 200
Via Rail Building
123 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 4V9
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

New Brunswick Contact(s):
SERVING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEW BRUNSWICK
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 11
1741 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3X8
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Newfoundland & Labrador Contact(s):
SERVING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEW BRUNSWICK
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 11
1741 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3X8
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Northwest Territories Contact(s):
SERVING ALBERTA, THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND NUNAVUT
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
Suite 900
Pacific Plaza
10909 Jasper Avenue N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 4J3
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
SERVING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEW BRUNSWICK
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 11
1741 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3X8
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Nunavut Contact(s):
SERVING ALBERTA, THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES AND NUNAVUT
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
Suite 900
Pacific Plaza
10909 Jasper Avenue N.W.
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 4J3
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Ontario Contact(s):
National Capital Region
Statistical Reference Centre
Statistics Canada
Room 1500
Main Building
Holland Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0T6
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Prince Edward Island Contact(s):
SERVING NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND AND NEW BRUNSWICK
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
2nd Floor
P.O. Box 11
1741 Brunswick Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia  B3J 3X8
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Quebec Contact(s):
National Capital Region
Statistical Reference Centre
Statistics Canada
Room 1500
Main Building
Holland Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0T6
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Saskatchewan Contact(s):
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
Suite 440
Park Plaza
2365 Albert Street
Regina, Saskatchewan  S4P 4K1
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html

Yukon Contact(s):
SERVING THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND THE YUKON TERRITORY
Statistical Reference Centre
Advisory Services
Statistics Canada
Suite 600
Library Square Office Tower
300 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia  V6B 6C7
Fax: 1-877-287-4369
Toll-free (information): 1-800-263-1136
Toll-free (publications): 1-800-267-6677
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-800-363-7629
E-mail: infostats@statcan.ca
Web site: http://www.statcan.ca/start.html