Covers: Attending High Art Performances (ballet, opera, classical music concert, jazz concert), Attending Live Theatre, Wine, Beer and Food Tastings, Shopping and dining, Participatory historical activities.

Covers: Aboriginal Cultural Experiences, Attending Equestrian and Western Events, Attending High Art Performances (ballet, opera, classical music concert, jazz concert), Attending National/International Sporting Events, Attending Professional Sports Events (baseball, football, basketball, hockey, golf tournaments) Attending Theatre, Film and Music Festivals, Exercising and Jogging, Fine Dining and Spa Visits [day and overnight spa], Participating in Agro-Tourism , Shopping and Dining, Visiting Archaeological Digs and Sites, Visiting Casinos, Theatre and Comedy Clubs, Visiting Fairs and Festivals, Visiting Garden Theme Attractions, Visiting Historical Sites, Museums and Art Galleries, Visiting Theme Parks and Exhibits, Wine, Beer and Food Tastings.

Includes individual commodity detail. Covers specific food products, meals purchased from restaurants, shelter costs

Internet access, telephone, child care [daycare], domestic services (e.g. housecleaning service), financial services

household chemicals, pet food, seeds & plants, furniture, textiles, appliances, garden equipment

clothing, footwear, jewellery/accessories, dry cleaning services

purchase, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, public transportation, air, rail and bus transportation, purchase & operation of recreational vehicles

prescribed medication, non-prescribed, eye care, dental care, personal products (soap, cosmetics, oral hygiene)

sporting & athletic equipment, toys, games & hobbies, computer equipment, photographic equipment and services, audio equipment, CDs & tapes, video/DVD rentals, spectator entertainment, cable TV, use of recreational facilities, traveller accommodations, travel tours.

tuition fees, textbooks, newspapers, magazines, books

Covers the commodities: Fresh fruit (Apples, Apricots, Avocados, Bananas, Berries other, Blueberries, Cherries, Other citrus, Coconut Cranberries, Dates, Figs, Grapefruits, Grapes, Guavas, mangoes, Kiwis, Lemons, Limes, Mandarins, Muskmelons, cantaloups, Other melons, Melons total, Nectarines, Oranges, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Quinces, Strawberries, Unspecified fresh fruits, Watermelons, Wintermelons), Processed fruit (canned, dried, frozen)

Fresh vegetables (Artichokes, Asparagus, Beans green and wax, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Chinese cabbage, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Other edible roots, Eggplants, Garlic, Kohlrabi, Leeks, Other leguminous vegetables, Lettuce, Manioc, Mushrooms, Okra, Olives, Onions and shallots, Parsley, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes sweet fresh, Potatoes white fresh and processed, fresh equivalent, Pumpkins and squash, Radishes, Rappini Rutabagas and turnips, Spinach, Tomatoes), Processed vegetables (frozen, canned)

Beverages: Ale, beer, stout and porter, Bottled water, Coffee, Distilled spirits, Soft drinks, Tea, Wines, Apple juice, Grape juice, Grapefruit juice, Lemon juice, Orange juice, Pineapple juice, Tomato juice

Dairy: Cheddar cheese, Cheese cottage, Cheese processed, Cheese variety, Cream cereal 10%, litres, Cream sour, litres, Cream table 18%, litres, Cream whipping 32% or 35%, litres, Ice cream, litres, Ice milk, litres, Milk buttermilk, litres, Milk chocolate drink, litres, Milk concentrated skim, litres, Milk concentrated whole, litres, Milk other whole products, Milk partly skimmed 1%, litres, Milk partly skimmed 2%, litres, Milk skim, litres, Milk standard 3.25%, litres, Milk sweetened concentrated skim, litres, Milkshake, litres, Powder buttermilk, Powder skim milk, Powder whey, Sherbet, litres, Yogurt, litres, Fluid milk, litres, Eggs

Covers: Automotive - New Car Dealers, Used and Recreational Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Gasoline Stations

Furniture - Home Furnishings and Electronics Stores, Furniture Stores, Home Furnishing Stores, Computer and Software Stores, Home Electronics and Appliance Stores

Building and Outdoor Home Supplies Stores - Home Centres and Hardware Stores, Specialized Building Material and Garden Stores

Food and Beverage Stores - Supermarkets, Convenience and Specialty Food Stores, Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores

Pharmacies and Personal Care Stores

Clothing and Accessories Stores - Clothing Stores, Shoe, Clothing Accessories and Jewellery Stores

General Merchandise Stores

Includes: Consumer confidence, Assessment of economic outlook, Personal financial situation, When this recession ends and the economy normalizes, do you think we will have a lower standard of living than we used to have, Concern for job security.

% are spending much less, How much have changes during the recession in each of the following affected you (Very low interest rates, Sales and promotions to attract customers, Government stimulus spending, The fall in the stock market, Pension liability concerns, Declining housing values, Rising unemployment) [Financial Crisis 2008]

Since the economy started to go badly, how has that affected the activities in your life? More or less of: Watching movies at home, Spending time online, Reading, Spending time with family, Thinking about a career change, Shopping at big-box stores like Walmart /Superstore, Spending time online for entertainment, Looking for a new job, Working Do-it-yourself projects, Exercising, Spending romantic time with a spouse or partner, Spending time with friends, Buying environmentally friendly products [green consumers], Driving your car, Attending religious services, Playing sports, Talking or texting on your cell phone, Going on vacations inside Canada, Drinking alcohol, Giving to charity, Going out to the movies, Going on vacations outside Canada)

Behaviour and attitude changes (e.g. I am becoming more of a bargain shopper, I am more likely to buy no-name brands or generic brands.), What activities/purchases did you stop doing/buying since the recession started? (Restaurants, Going to movies, Concerts, Theatre, Coffee, Renovations or home improvement, Clothing/accessories, Sports/hobby, Cheaper/less groceries, Travel or vacation)

Compared to the last 12 months, do you expect that over the next year you will spend much less, somewhat less, about the same as now, somewhat more, or much more on: Going out to bars or clubs, Live professional sporting events, Consumer electronics, Travel, Furniture, Sports equip, Eating outside the home, Vacations, DVDs, Music, Lottery tickets, Wireless or cellular telephone services, Fitness, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Computers or computer equipment, Clothing for yourself.)

Detail by trade sector is also availale: Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores, Gasoline stations, Furniture stores, Home furnishings stores, Supermarket, Clothing stores, Shoes, clothing accessories and jewellery stores, Pharmacies and personal care stores, Beer, wine, liquor stores, Convenience stores, Home centres & hardware stores, Home electronics and appliances, Computers & software stores, New car dealers, Used & recreational motor vehicle and parts dealers.

Covers:

• Department Stores
• Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
• Home and Auto Supplies Stores

• Florists
• Office Supplies and Stationery Stores
• Gift Stores, Novelty and Souvenir Stores
• Used Merchandise Stores (e.g. used clothing, used books)
• Pet stores and Pet Supplies Stores
• Art Dealers
• Mobile Home Dealers
• Beer and Wine-Making Supplies Stores

• Vending Machine Operators
• Fuel Dealers
• Other Direct Selling Establishments

Covers:

• Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
• Convenience Stores
• Meat Markets
• Fish and Seafood Markets
• Fruit and Vegetable Markets
• Baked Goods Stores
• Confectionery and Nut Stores
• All Other Specialty Food Stores
• Beer, Wine and Liquor Stores

• Pharmacies and Drug Stores
• Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies and Perfume Stores
• Optical Goods Stores
• Food (Health) Supplement Stores - Health Food Stores
• All Other Health and Personal Care Stores

• Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores
• Other Gasoline Stations

Includes Distribution of retail stores in Canada by number of employees (2004), Number of retail stores by trade group (2003), Gross and profit margins by trade group (2003), Shares of operating revenue by chains and non-chain stores (2003) , Increase in stores by trade group (1999-2003), Growth in sales by trade group (2000-2004)

Trade groups covered: New Car Dealers, Used & Recreational Motor Vehicle & Parts Dealers, Furniture Stores, Home Furnishings, Computer & Software, Home Electronics & Appliances, Home Centres & Hardware, Specialized Building Materials & Garden Stores, Supermarkets, Convenience & Specialty Food Stores, Beer, Wine & Liquor, Pharmacies & Personal Care, Gasoline Stations, Clothing, Shoe, Jewellery & Luggage, Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music, Department & Other General Merchandise, Miscellaneous

% report they will be buying: Groceries, Gas, Beer/Liquor, Hardware/gardening supplies, Clothing, Electronics