Demographics
Find official statistics on a number of population characteristics, organized by topic. Demographic data can help you to understand who your customers are, where they are located and what their needs and wants are.
Statistics Canada’s Directory of Statistics
Statistics Canada offers information and analysis on a number of topics relating to demographic characteristics. By examining the data offered under these topics, you can gain insight into the customers and markets you serve.
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Market Research Handbook
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/bsolc/olc-cel/olc-cel?lang=eng&catno=63-224-XBrowse this comprehensive source of Canadian socio-economic statistics produced by Statistics Canada. -
Aboriginal Peoples
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=10000&SP_Mode=2Browse resources that provide demographic information about Aboriginal peoples, organized by topics such as business, health, education and income. -
Children and Youth
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=20000&SP_Mode=2Browse statistical resources related to infants, children, teens, adolescents, students and young adults. -
Education, Training and Learning
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=1821&SP_Mode=2Browse statistical resources on activities related to developing knowledge, skills, understanding and values. -
Ethnic Diversity and Immigration
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=30000&SP_Mode=2Browse statistical resources on ethnic groups, visible minorities, the Canadian-born population, immigrants and non-permanent residents. -
Families, Households and Housing
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=40000&SP_Mode=2Browse statistical resources on households, housing, family types, marriages, divorces, common-law unions and living arrangements of individuals. -
Health
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=2966&SP_Mode=2Browse statistical information on the health of the population, factors affecting health and the use of Canada’s health services. -
Income, Pensions, Spending and Wealth
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=3868&SP_Mode=2Browse statistical resources on income, pensions, spending and wealth, organized by topics such as debts, spending, savings, retirement income and personal and household taxation. -
Languages
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=50000&SP_Mode=2Browse Statistics Canada resources on the language composition of Canada, including information on English, French, Aboriginal, and other language groups. -
Population and Demography
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=3867&SP_Mode=2Browse Statistics Canada data and studies on populations, as well as the growth factors of those populations (births, deaths and migrations). -
Seniors
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=70000&SP_Mode=2Browse Statistics Canada resources on the characteristics of seniors, organized by subtopics such as care, health, income and retirement. -
Society and Community
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Theme&SP_ID=75&SP_Mode=2Browse Statistics Canada information resources on society and community, organized by subtopics such as family, immigration, rural trends, time use and gender differences.
Census of Population
The Census of Population provides a statistical portrait of Canada and its people.
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2006 Census Data Products
http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/index-eng.cfmBrowse statistical products about the population, households, dwellings and families as measured in the 2006 census.
Regional Demographic Statistics
Find demographic statistics provided by provincial, territorial and regional government agencies.
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Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
www.economicdevelopmentwinnipeg.comBy providing information, marketing, brokering, partnership opportunities and project management support, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. facilitates economic development and tourism opportunities for Winnipeg. -
Ministry of Health Covered Population 2008
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/covered-population2008/Find Saskatchewan demographic information based on persons who are registered for health insurance benefits. -
AlbertaFirst.com
http://www.albertafirst.comUse this website to find Alberta business resources, directories, statistics, community profiles and economic information. -
BizMap - Vancouver Market Area Profiles
http://www.bizmapbc.com/index.htmlFind commercial and neighbourhood area profiles for Vancouver that describe the customer base, business mix, land use and development potential to support your market research activities. -
Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profiles
http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/PlanningDevelopment/FutureGrowth/DemographicAndHousingData/Pages/NeighbourhoodProfiles.aspxGet detailed demographic data for each Saskatoon residential neighbourhood. -
Databank of Official Statistics on Quebec
http://www.bdso.gouv.qc.ca/pls/ken/ken261_gerer_navgn_ml.p_maj_code_lang?p_nu_iden_tran=REPER7G7XGR23143477752916V8U0J&p_nu_lang=2Consult statistics compiled by a number of Quebec departments and agencies on the various facets of the society of Quebec.
International Demographic Statistics
Find official demographic statistics published by international organizations.
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UN Demographic Yearbook
http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/dyb/dyb2.htmFind international demographic statistics collected from national statistical authorities and organized under topics, such as population size and gender, births, deaths, marriage and divorce.


