Industry Associations
Industry and trade associations collect data and publish reports about that industry and can be a great source of information.
You can find associations through a Google search by searching for your industry's name and adding "association" or "trade group". For example, "cleantech association canada". Or you can find associations from the resources below.
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Canada Info Desk This link opens in a new windowCanada Info Desk, also known as Canada’s Information Resource Centre, integrates the content of 6 directories into a single online Canadian resource.
Canada Info Desk provides users with access to over 100,000 Canadian organizations, contacts, facts and figures in one easy-to-use online resource. The directories include Associations Canada, Major Canadian Cities, Canadian Almanac & Directory, Canadian Environmental Directory, Financial Services Canada, Governments Canada, and Careers and Employment Canada.
Maximum of 1 simultaneous user.
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National industry organizationsA list of industry organizations in Canada. This page is no longer updated but many of the associations listed are still active. Follow the links to their websites for more up-to-date information.
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IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowFind associations in each industry report by clicking 'About this Industry' (top left above the menu) and scrolling down to Additional Resources.