Government Websites
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 Industry section and narrowing by industry type or go to the Business, Industry & Trade page to skim all the different business-related topics.
- Life Sciences British Columbia - Industry News
- Life Sciences in British Columbia: Sector Profile - June 2020
- High Technology - The definition for High Technology is broad. Look specifically at the Life Sciences in British Columbia: Sector Profile (June 2020) document.
Statistics Canada Data | Formerly known as CANSIM, Statistics Canada's key socioeconomic database is updated daily. It is free to search the data tables.
Canadian Industry Statistics (CIS) - Industry Canada | CIS analyses industry data on many economic indicators using the most recent data from Statistics Canada. CIS looks at industry trends and financial information, such as GDP, Labour Productivity, Manufacturing and Trade data.
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing - 33911
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences - 54171
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.
- Technology industries
- Development or production of medical devices for human health, by industry and enterprise size
- Private non-profit organization in-house research and development expenditures, by field of research and development (x 1,000,000)
- Canadian life science industries
- Medical device industry profile
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.
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.
Blogs & Forums
Informal Information Sources to Help You Stay Current
In this section we have gathered some of the most popular peer-to-peer information sources, such as blogs, discussion forums and other social media resources. Industry information is always changing - for the latest news, current issues and popular opinions - try following one or more of these sources. In addition, blogs and forums usually give you the opportunity to join the conversation, either by posting comments, questions or opinions of your own.
High Technology Blogs & Podcasts:
TradeSecrets - a blog from Nature Biotechnology
A blog from the Nature Biotechnology journal, which is a monthly journal covering the science and business of biotechnology.
Tech Crunch
TechCrunch is a group edited blog dedicated to profiling startups, particularly in the web 2.0 sector, as well as, reviewing new internet products, and breaking tech news.
Women2.0
Women2.0 aims to increase the number of female founders of technology startups. Women 2.0 enables entrepreneurs with the network, resources and knowledge to take your startup from idea to launch.
- How to Fundraise (Straight from the VC’s Mouths)
- How the Right Investors Can Make All the Difference
The Tech Entrepreneur Podcast
A selection of downloadable podcasts discussing strategies and issues facing high technology startups.