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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.

  • business infosource Reference Library
    Applies only to: Saskatchewan

    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.

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.

  • Saskatchewan libraries
    Applies only to: Saskatchewan

    At your local public library, you can find a variety of resources and services to help start, grow or manage your business.

Regional statistics

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

  • Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics
    Applies only to: Saskatchewan

    Browse economic news and labour force reports on Saskatchewan activities, including monthly statistical reviews and historical data.

  • Saskatoon neighbourhood profiles
    Applies only to: Saskatchewan

    Get detailed demographic data for each Saskatoon neighbourhood to help support your market research.