In this section we have gathered some of the most reliable freely available online government and employment websites for you to use in your research.
Canadian Websites
BC Stats | Current reports and statistics from British Columbia's central statistical agency including labour market information, economic statistics and bankruptcies. Start by searching their economic statistics section and narrowing by industry type or go to the Business, Industry & Trade page to skim all the different business-related topics.
Statistics Canada Data | Formerly known as CANSIM, Statistics Canada's key socioeconomic database is updated daily. It is free to search the data tables.
- Adoption of advanced green technologies, by industry and enterprise size
- Innovation and business strategy, advanced technology use by industry and enterprise size
- Regular use of business practices by industry and enterprise size
- Clean technology use by industry and enterprise size
Greening Your Business | A collection of resources made available by the Government of Canada in order to assist businesses in increasing their environmental efficiency.
Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
Provides market research, industry statistics, licensing information for intellectual property, and information about doing business internationally. The Industry Canada site features interactive applications such as customizable trade reports, cost calculators, and online business planning guides. You can also search broad Canadian industry statistics.
The Daily - Statistics Canada
The premier source for Canadian statistical information, including census information. Search 'The Daily' releases by subject to identify corresponding census tables, latest news, and publications. Similarly, you can browse by data source, including surveys & questionnaires relevant to your market research, which also link to census tables, latest news and publications.
- Survey of Innovation and Business Strategy, 2017 to 2019
- Environmental protection expenditures by businesses, 2018
- Environmental and clean technology products sector grew at twice the pace as the total economy in 2019
- Annual Survey of Environmental Goods and Services, 2018
- Environmental management practices by Canadian businesses, 2016
WorkBC | Find current employment outlooks, labour market information, relevant links, and a geographic representation of the BC workforce. Start by searching your Industry Profile.
US & International Websites
Small Business Administration: Free Small Business Data
This site is created and managed by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and provides a list of free sources of information that you can use to obtain data about markets in the US.