The Toronto Reference Library automatically receives all Statistics Canada publications designated as depository items. Over 300 titles are being received on a regular basis. The scope of the collection mainly consists of publications which include economic, financial, industrial and trade statistics. A particular strength of the collection is the publications containing data on various specific industries. Among the many highly used titles are such publications as the Canadian Economic Observer, Consumer Price Index, Quarterly Financial Statistics for Enterprises, Manufacturing Industries of Canada, Exports by Commodity and Imports by Country.
Coverage is primarily at the federal and provincial levels.
There is not as much coverage of information at the municipal level, aside from the census materials. Other statistical areas of interest covered include population, health, justice, labour and social surveys. Along with the specific publication, Market Research Handbook , these publications provide a wealth of data for the market researcher. The majority of publications received are in print format, but some titles are also available on microfiche. The centre houses census materials dating back to 1851.