Online Databases

Online Database Tools are web-based resources that assist entrepreneurs with their business needs.

Access Online Database Tools by visiting a Regional Access Program Office near you.  To find your nearest location, check the  Regional Access Program Location Index or call 1-800-567-2345 .

For more detailed information on these tools, please read below:

Online Databases Available at COBSC Regional Access Partner sites

The Canada Ontario Business Service Centre (COBSC) provides its Regional Access Partner sites across Ontario with access to online databases to help entrepreneurs meet their information needs.

Business Topics Covered

Online databases are available at COBSC Regional Access Partner sites on the following business topics:

Market Research
Canadian Business and Current Affairs
Company Contacts
Reference Canada: Canadian Businesses
Scott's Online

Exporting
Stat-USA

The COBSC works in partnership with local business organizations throughout Ontario. Staff at these Regional Access Sites can help guide you through appropriate online tools. To locate a site near you, check the  Regional Access Program Location Index or call 1-800-567-2345.

Secondary Information Resources and Copyright

To offer this service, the COBSC subscribes to these online databases from vendors.  These resources are secondary to those developed and maintained at the COBSC.  Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information from sources that we do not maintain ourselves.  However, these secondary resources are purchased from established and reputable publishers, and we therefore feel comfortable that the information is as up-to-date and accurate as possible.  Due to copyright restrictions, any copy of information you may make from these online database resources is to be used solely for the purpose of research or private study.  Any other use may require the authorization of the copyright owner.  Also, due to the database vendors' licensing restrictions, you cannot download more than 30 records per client search from Scott's Online or more than 50 records per client search from Canadian Business Disc.