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.
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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. -
The Daily
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dai-quo/index-eng.htmView the most recent statistical releases from Statistics Canada. You can subscribe to receive daily news releases on current social and economic conditions and new products. -
CANSIM
http://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/CNSMCGI.EXE?LANG=Eng&Dir-Rep=CII/&CNSM-Fi=CII/CII_1-eng.htmBrowse 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://cansim2.statcan.gc.ca/cgi-win/cnsmcgi.pgm?Lang=E&SP_Action=Sub&SP_ID=63&SP_Mode=2Browse Statistics Canada resources on the characteristics and financing activities of small and medium-sized businesses. -
Downloadable Statistics Canada Publications
http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/Collection/Statcan/index-e.htmlBrowse this directory of Statistics Canada official publications, organized by subject and catalogue number. -
Special Tabulations and Surveys
http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2152/Applies to: All of Canada
Create custom tabulations from existing data sources or have Statistics Canada conduct a special survey to meet your statistical needs.
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.
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Specialized Research Service - Canada Business Ontario
http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/2224/Applies to: Ontario
Are you looking for a specialized 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.
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Canadian Library Gateway
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/gateway/s22-211-e.htmlAccess library catalogues and resources available from various government libraries in Canada. -
Business Information at Ontario Public Libraries
http://www.canadabusiness.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.



