Canadian Economy
In this tab, you will be able to find sources for business data and statistics, including Canadian economy, demographic information, industry, international markets and more. Sources come from the Governments of Canada and Ontario, local municipalities, international organizations and subscription databases.
Library recommended resources
- Conference Board of Canada InFact This link opens in a new windowConference Board of Canada
The Conference of Board InFact subscription provides reports and recorded webinars on key areas in Canada including, economic trends, human resources, workplace inclusion and indigenous communities.
Note: Available for anyone with an active Sheridan College email address. For Alumni access, please register for an account using your Sheridan email.
Permitted Uses - Statista This link opens in a new windowAccess to data from over 18,000 sources including industry reports, dossiers, and statistics, including Statistics Canada. Download images, PPT slides, Excel files and more.
Permitted Uses - Euromonitor: Passport This link opens in a new windowEuromonitor
Extensive industry reports and city data. Includes over 200 Canadian Industrial sector reports. Permitted Uses - SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowA web-based mapping, analytics and data visualization program providing demographic information including census data from Statistics Canada, current year estimates and 5-year projections of demographic data from Environics, household spending data on hundreds of goods and services, and over 1 million Canadian business profiles from Dun & Bradstreet. Data is available at the following geographies: Province/Territories, Census Metro Areas, Census Divisions, Forward Sortation Areas, Census Subdivisions, Census Tracts and Dissemination Areas.
Up to 5 users at a time. Users will be prompted to sign up for an account, but this is not required. Sign in as a guest for this option.
Permitted Uses - eMarketer PRO (Insider Intelligence) This link opens in a new windoweMarketer
Collection of reports, interviews, market data and international trends analysis related to digital and mobile marketing, media and commerce. Permitted Uses - Vividata Dapresy This link opens in a new windowData on Canadian usage of over 3500 products. Information includes demographics, attitudes, media consumption, retail outlets, and frequency of usage.
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Note: Access and use of Vividata studies and data are restricted for educational purposes only by Sheridan students and faculty. Data cannot be shared with external partners. Projects involving external partners must be reported for review before work commences. Please submit a ticket to the Library Helpdesk for assistance.
Permitted Uses
Government resources
- Canadian major economic indicatorsGet the latest statistics from Statistics Canada on output, domestic demand, labour, international trade, manufacturing, and prices
- SME Research and StatisticsFind research reports and statistics on small business and entrepreneurship in Canada
- Key Small Business StatisticsThis publication provides information on the most frequently asked questions pertaining to small businesses in Canada.
- Financial Performance DataYou can view financial data based on industry averages, with an option to include your own income statement and balance sheet information in the report.
- Bank of Canada StatisticsAccess daily exchange rates, interest rates, and money market yields, as well as financial tools.
- Department of Finance Canada - Publications and reportsFind information on government spending and revenue performance, as well as an analysis of the factors affecting these results.
- RBC Economics ResearchProvides analysis and forecasts of the Canadian economy and financial markets. Also included are the indicators for the United States and key international markets.
