General research and statistics
Find information on research and statistics resources available online or in person through your local Canada Business Service Centre. Discover how to obtain data and analysis through various channels offered by Canada's central statistical agency, Statistics Canada. You can also access catalogues and materials from various Canadian government libraries, as well as a broad range of international statistics from the United Nations.
Statistics Canada
As Canada's central statistical agency, Statistics Canada produces a wealth of statistical and analytical information that can help you to make informed business decisions.
- The Daily
View Statistics Canada's most recent releases on current social and economic conditions and new products.
- CANSIM
Browse or search Statistics Canada's key socio-economic database and create custom data outputs.
- Business performance and ownership
Find statistics and analytical information on business performance, including current economic conditions, and the financing of small and medium-sized businesses.
Libraries
Libraries provide access to a host of statistics and information that can otherwise be difficult or expensive to obtain.
Canada Business Centre libraries
Canada Business Centres are located in each province and territory and many feature libraries that are stocked with materials to help small businesses.
- Canada Business — Nova Scotia Reference Library
Through an information officer, you can access the latest business resources that can help you start or grow your business.
- business infosource Reference Library
Visit the reference library at business infosource, or search the library holdings online, to find out what free resources are available to help you start or grow your business.
- Info entrepreneurs' Strategic Information Centre
Gain access to lists of businesses with profiles and strategic market information thanks to these business information experts.
- Secondary market research — Canada Business Ontario
Are you looking for a business research service that is free of charge to help you start or grow your business?
- The Business Link — Business research services
Are you looking for a business research service that is free of charge to help you start or grow your business?
Public and Government libraries
Public and government libraries are excellent sources of statistics and information that you can use to grow your business.
- Canadian Library Gateway
Access library catalogues and resources available from various government libraries in Canada.
- Ontario public libraries
Find resources and services at libraries in Ontario to help you start, grow or manage your business.
- Saskatchewan libraries
At your local public library, you can find a variety of resources and services to help start, grow or manage your business.
- Yukon public libraries
Get business information and free internet access at your local public library.
Regional statistics
Find official statistics and publications provided by provincial, territorial and regional government agencies.
- Alberta Community Profiles
View profiles of Alberta communities featuring key contacts, population figures, labour and education statistics, tax rates, and building permit data.
- Nova Scotia Statistics
Access free provincial statistics that can help you make informed strategic business decisions.
- Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
Want to grow your business in Winnipeg? Access support and opportunities for your small business.
- Yukon Bureau of Statistics
Get the free statistical information you need to do business in the Yukon. The Bureau of Statistics can help you find, understand, and use the most up-to-date information available on the state of the Yukon economy.
- Business and Economic Research Branch
You can access up-to-date research and reports to help you make budget projections and financial decisions.
- Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics
Find both current and historical research and statistics on the Northwest Territories.
- Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics
Browse economic news and labour force reports on Saskatchewan activities, including monthly statistical reviews and historical data.
- Regina neighbourhood profiles
View profiles of Regina neighbourhoods for a quick source of detailed information on population, income, family characteristics and more, to help research areas you may want to target.
- Saskatoon neighbourhood profiles
Get detailed demographic data for each Saskatoon neighbourhood to help support your market research.
- Institut de la statistique du Québec
Consult reliable, objective statistics on the province's situation with regard to a number of aspects of Quebec society.
- Databank of official statistics on Quebec
Consult statistics compiled by a number of Quebec departments and agencies on the various facets of the society of Quebec.
- Small Business Profile
Get information on BC's growth trends across the small business market and compare data to those of other provinces across Canada.
- British Columbia's Key Indicators
Get up-to-date statistics for BC's key indicators, including inflation, employment and unemployment, retail sales, and more.
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