Canadian surveying and mapping revenue rises 4.2%

Canadian surveying and mapping businesses generated $3.2 billion in revenue in 2025, a 4.2% increase from the previous year, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.

Alberta contributed the largest dollar increase at $54.5 million, followed by Québec at $48.4 million. Alberta accounted for 31.5% of national operating revenue and Ontario for 22.5%.

Operating expenses rose 4.4% to $2.8 billion, leaving the industry’s operating profit margin at 12.3%, down 0.1 percentage points. Non-geophysical surveying and mapping services represented 66.2% of revenue, while geophysical services represented 24.3%.

Statistics Canada also noted that preliminary 2026 estimates point to a 21.4% increase in mineral exploration and deposit-appraisal spending. The agency published the industry results on October 6, 2026.

Illustrative photo: Valerie V / Unsplash License. The image was not taken in connection with the reported survey. Cropped and resized.