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INDUSTRY DATA
Government
Government of Canada - Canada Business Network – Market Research Statistics
The Government of Canada, via Canada Business Network has explained what market research is and how to create an effective market research campaign. You will also find numerous information resources and statistics that you can use to learn more about your industry, your customers and the markets you serve.
Government of Canada – Canada Business Network – Canadian Economy
The Government of Canada, via Canada Business Network has compiled a site to find current economic indicators for the Canadian economy. This data offers insight into the performance of several different segments of the Canadian economy.
Government of Canada – Canada Business Network – Economic Indicators
The Government of Canada, via Canada Business Network has compiled summary tables of key economic indicators. Construction, labour, international trade, prices and price indexes, and economic accounts can all be accessed.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/dai-quo/economic_indicators-indicateurs_economiques-eng.htm
Bank of Canada – Banking and Financial Statistics
The Bank of Canada's banking and financial statistics reports are available here. Past and present monthly reports are available.
Alberta Treasury Board and Finance
The Alberta Treasury Board and Finance provides forecasts of the Alberta economy, analysis of current economic conditions, demographic information, population projection scenarios, and quantitative economic impact analyses of major developments within the province
The City of Calgary – Corporate Economics – Calgary and Region Outlooks
The City of Calgary monitors and forecasts key indicators for the local and regional economy and the results are published twice a year in the spring and the fall.
http://www.calgary.ca/CA/fs/Pages/Corporate-Economics/Economic-Outlook-Population-Outlook.aspx
Calgary Economic and Development – Economic Studies and Reports
Calgary Economic Development produces research reports, sector profiles, economic outlooks and specialized research studies for the Calgary business community. This link contains past presentations from Calgary Economic Development’s annual Economic Outlook event, as well as economic forecasts from The City of Calgary.
http://www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/economic-research/studies-reports/economic
Real Estate
Altus Group
Backed by over 40 years of industry data and expertise, Altus Group’s Construction Cost Guide is the premier publication for those involved in the development, infrastructure and construction industries.
CBRE - Canadian Market Reports
CBRE Research prepares Canadian MarketViews on office, industrial, retail, investment and multi-housing sectors and other specialty reports.
http://www.cbre.ca/EN/research/Pages/canadian-market-reports.aspx
Avison Young - Market Reports
Avison Young's research team provide comprehensive and original intelligence on the commercial real estate market. Including vacancy rate and absorption details for your local office, industrial or retail market, or capitalization rates (cap rates) and sale prices for recent investment properties, Avison Young offers up-to-date, reliable data.
http://www.avisonyoung.com/research/research-reports/archives
Financial
RBC – Forecasts & Special Reports
RBC presents forward-looking reports provide in-depth forecasts for the economy and financial markets in Canada, the United States and around the world and forecasts for each Canadian provincial economy.
