Economic Data and Research Reports

York Region Manufacturing Sector Study: prepared by Ipsos Reid in 2009 is a survey of 301 York Region manufacturers on 92 key performance indicators. The manufacturing symposium held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Vaughan on March 8, 2010 discussed the results of the study and future directions for York Region manufacturers. Click here for  a copy of the research report.

Food Statistics 2008: This report from Statistics Canada details Canadians food consumption. Click here for the report.

EnviroStats Report Winter 2008: A Statistics Canada report that uses statistics to illustrate topical environmental issues, includes data tables on sustainable development indicators, and updates on realted statistical behaviour. Click here for the report. 

Manufacturing in Canada 2007: A Statistics Canada report on the manufacturing sector's performance in 2007 including revenues trends by industry and province plus employment levels. Click here for the report. 

Spending Patterns in Canada 2007: This report presents statistical highlights and key tables from the Survey of Household Spending. This annual survey collects information about expenditures by households and families in Canada on a wide variety of goods and services, as well as their dwelling characteristics and possession of household equipment such as appliances, audio and video equipment, and vehicles.  Click here for the report.

KPMG’s Guide to International Business Location: The Competitive Alternatives Guide contains valuable information for companies looking to expand their business operations internationally.  The study measures the combined impact of 27 significant business cost components, and compares data on a variety of non-cost competitiveness factors, in 10 countries.  Click here to view the detailed results. 

Consumer Prices in Canada 2007: Consumer prices accelerated slightly on average last year in Canada, but the rate of increase was lower than in most industrialized nations. The rate of inflation increased to 2.2% in 2007 as measured by the average annual Consumer Price Index (CPI). This increase was marginally faster than the average of 2.0% a year earlier. Click here for the full report. 

C Suite Survey 2007: Results from the 4thQ on the opinions of Canadian CEO's on the current state f the economy and the issues going forward. Click here for a PDF of the presentation. 

Trends in Foreign Direct Investment: Released in February 2008, this is a Conference Board of Canada report on the outbound and incoming corporate investments. Click here for the report 

Innovation in Canada May 2007: A new overview of the impact innovation and technology is having in this country. Click on this link to download the PDF for the Innovation Bulletin May 2007. 

Global Competitiveness Rankings: A World Economic Forum ranking of economies around the world and how well they are faring on a relative basis. It offers excellent insight for York Region exporters interested in entering new foreign markets. Click on this link to open the PDF file