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General research and statistics

Find information on research and statistics resources available online or in person through your local Canada Business Service Centre. You will also 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
  
  http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dai-quo/index-eng.htm
  View Statistics Canada's most recent releases on current social and economic conditions and new products.
• CANSIM
  
  http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/cansim/home-accueil?lang=eng
  Browse or search Statistics Canada's key socio-economic database and create custom data outputs (for a fee).
• Directory of statistics on small and medium-sized businesses
  
  http://www5.statcan.gc.ca/subject-sujet/subtheme-soustheme.action?pid=2239&id=63&lang=eng&more=0
  Browse Statistics Canada resources on the characteristics and financing activities of small and medium-sized businesses.
• Customized Services
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2152/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  If you need to create customized reports about Canadians for your business, you can have experts do the statistical research, or learn how to do your own.

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
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2726/
  Applies to: Nova Scotia
  Visit the reference library at Canada Business - Nova Scotia for free resources to help you start or grow your business.
• Canada Business New Brunswick’s Reference Library
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2220/
  Applies to: New Brunswick
  Visit the reference library in Fredericton to access resources that can help you with your new or existing business.
• Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre Reference Library
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2167/
  Applies to: Saskatchewan
  The Reference Library is a great resource for information on writing business plans, locating distributors and manufacturers, and developing marketing strategies.
• Canada-Yukon Business Service Centre Library
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/6140/
  Applies to: Yukon
  Visit the reference library for free resources to help you start or grow your business.
• Info entrepreneurs Strategic Information Centre
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2577/
  Applies to: Quebec
  Gain access to lists of businesses with profiles and strategic market information thanks to these business information experts.
• Library and Research Services - Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2693/
  Applies to: Manitoba
  Access an extensive collection of business, trade and industrial publications, as well as video and audio tapes, magazines, periodicals, newspapers, CD-ROMs, databases and directories.
• Secondary Market Research - Canada Business Ontario
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2224/
  Applies to: Ontario
  Are you looking for a business research service that is free of charge to help you start or grow your business?
• Business Link — Business research services catalogue
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2385/
  Applies to: Alberta
  Take advantage of this small business library collection in Alberta. It contains resources and reference services to help you find the business information you need.

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
  
  http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/gateway/s22-211-e.html
  Access library catalogues and resources available from various government libraries in Canada.
• Business Information at Ontario Public Libraries
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2223/
  Applies to: Ontario
  Your local Ontario public library can offer you a variety of resources and services to help start, grow or manage your business.
• Saskatchewan libraries
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/2580/
  Applies to: Saskatchewan
  Your local public library can offer you a variety of resources and services to help start, grow or manage your business.
• Yukon Public Libraries
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3561/
  Applies to: Yukon
  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
  
  http://albertacommunityprofiles.com/Communities/
  View profiles of Alberta communities featuring key contacts, population figures, labour and education statistics, tax rates, and building permit data.
• Nova Scotia Statistics
  
  http://www.gov.ns.ca/finance/statistics/agency/index.asp
  Access free provincial statistics that can help you make informed strategic business decisions.
• Economic Development Winnipeg Inc.
  
  http://www.destinationwinnipeg.ca/economic-development/business
  By providing information, marketing, brokering, partnership opportunities and project management support, Economic Development Winnipeg Inc. facilitates economic development and tourism opportunities for Winnipeg.
• Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics
  
  http://www.stats.gov.sk.ca/
  Browse economic news and labour force reports on Saskatchewan activities, including monthly statistical reviews and historical data.
• Yukon Bureau of Statistics
  
  http://eco.gov.yk.ca/stats/
  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.
• Yukon Business and Economic Research Branch
  
  http://www.bsc-sec.ca/eng/summary/3791/
  Applies to: Yukon
  Access business-relevant statistical information, training, advisory services, networking events and other services that can help your business grow.
• Northwest Territories Bureau of Statistics
  
  http://www.stats.gov.nt.ca/
  Find both current and historical research and statistics on the Northwest Territories.
• Saskatoon Neighbourhood Profiles
  
  http://www.saskatoon.ca/DEPARTMENTS/Community%20Services/PlanningDevelopment/FutureGrowth/DemographicAndHousingData/Pages/NeighbourhoodProfiles.aspx
  Get detailed demographic data for each Saskatoon residential neighbourhood.
• Institut de la statistique du Québec
  
  http://www.stat.gouv.qc.ca/default_an.htm
  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
  
  http://www.bdso.gouv.qc.ca/pls/ken/iwae.proc_acce?p_lang=2&p_temp_bran=ISQ
  Consult statistics compiled by a number of Quebec departments and agencies on the various facets of the society of Quebec.