The findings are based on an online survey of Canadian business owners and decision-makers conducted in two waves: 1,500 respondents from June 8 to 29, 2026, and 1,000 respondents from September 4 to 13, 2026. Data were weighted by region and number of employees. The survey used a non-probability sample. For reference, probabilistic samples of 1,500 and 1,000 respondents would have maximum margins of error of approximately ±2.5 and ±3.1 percentage points, respectively, 19 times out of 20.





