industry statistics

The Alliance of Sector Councils

Links to a variety of sector council sites in Canada which can offer rich industry-specific data.

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.

U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library

You'll find a wide range of shorter Canadian (and International) industry reports that are available to those within the US with a personal or company US address with free registration. If you're not living or working in the US you can still search this site to find relevant reports and then Google them with a domain or title advanced search.

US Census Bureau: Industry Statistics Portal 
Provides access to high level US Industry overviews and statistics. Searchable by 2012 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code or keyword.

Vault.com

Brief and freely available industry overviews, company listings and career information. Heavily focussed on US industries but there is some European and North American info available.

WorkBC | Find current employment outlooks, labour market information, relevant links, and a geographic representation of the BC workforce. Start by searching your Industry Profile.