Results from Statistics Canada survey conducted June 18 to Oct. 15, 2024.
| Transportation cost | 27% |
|---|---|
| Distance between point of origin and destination | 17% |
| Lack of profitability | 7% |
| Provincial or territorial tax laws | 6% |
| Delay between placing and receiving orders | 5% |
| Too much paperwork to fill out | 3% |
| Lack of inventory available | 3% |
| Lack of knowledge or information on the market | 3% |
| Limited consumer choices due to provincial or territorial regulations on service use | 2% |
| Permits and licenses are difficult to obtain | 2% |