If you want a one-stop shop for government reports try the BC Legislative Library catalogue.
Finding The Best Online Information Is Tough
In this section we have gathered some of the most reliable websites for you to use in your research.
Key Government Websites:
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
CMHC is Canada's national housing agency. This agency is a provider of mortgage loan insurance, mortgage-backed securities, housing policy and programs, and housing research.
Start here: Canadian Home Inspectors & Building Officials National Initiative (pdf).
This document is part of the 2000 Research Highlight — Technical Series.
Start here: Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials National Initiative Phase Two: Development of National Certification and Accreditation Models (pdf).
This document is part of the 2004 Research Highlight — Technical Series.
Start here: Investigating Claims Against Home and Property Inspectors (pdf).
This document is part of the 2004 Research Highlight — Technical Series.
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.
Start here: Real Estate Agents, Brokers, Appraisers and Other Real Estate Activities
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.
Start here: Definition - Professional, Scientific and Technical Services - NAICS 541
Construction HR Solutions
Developed by the Construction Sector Council (CSC), this site provides information and resources on a wide range of careers in Canada's construction industry.
Start here: Home and Property Inspector
Start here: Building Inspector
WorkBC | Find current employment outlooks, labour market information, relevant links, and a geographic representation of the BC workforce. Start by searching your Industry Profile.
Start here: Career Profile - Construction Inspectors
Start here: Industry Profile - Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Job Bank - Government of Canada
The leading source for labour market information. The site is designed to assist individuals who are searching for work or looking to make career decisions but can also be useful to gage employment trends in an industry. Try using their search portal to explore careers by occupation or review the latest job market trends in your industry.
Free US Industry Websites:
CareerOneStop
A good way to research trends in the US labour market. Provides detailed labour information by state.
Start here: Industry Profile - 541350 - Building Inspection Services
Start here: Occupation Profile - Construction and Building Inspectors
You might want to jump ahead to the news websites listed in the next section of this Accelerator Guide for more resources. News websites can often be good sources of industry, competitive and consumer information.