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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.

    Public and Government libraries

    Public and government libraries are excellent sources of statistics and information that you can use to grow your business.

    Regional statistics

    Find official statistics and publications provided by provincial, territorial and regional government agencies.

    • Small Business Profile
      Applies only to: British Columbia

      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
      Applies only to: British Columbia

      Get up-to-date statistics for BC's key indicators, including inflation, employment and unemployment, retail sales, and more.