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.
- Food and Beverage Processing
- Creating Opportunity for Small Business through Zoning and Permitting
- FACTSHEET: British Columbia’s distillery industry
A one-pager from the Government of British Columbia on the province’s distillery industry.
Liquor Distribution Branch | One of two branches of the BC government responsible for the wholesale distribution and retail sale of beverage alcohol and non-medical cannabis. While it is not a crown corporation, the LDB is required to comply within the requirements of a Crown agency in relation to its financial reporting, service plan and mandate letter. Of interest would be the latest editions of two quarterly reports: the Liquor Market Review and the Hospitality Liquor Market Review.
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.
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.
Trade Commissioner Service | Helps Canadian companies sell their products and services outside Canada by connecting them with its funding and support programs, international opportunities and its network of trade commissioners in more than 160 cities worldwide.
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.
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau | Assists industry members to understand and comply with U.S. tax, product, and marketing requirements associated with the commodities of alcohol and tobacco.