Strategis is the premiere Canadian business site. Industry information is listed by sector . Depending on the industry you choose, you can find links to associations, companies, market analysis, etc. Statistics Canada electronic publications site enables you to search for internet publications produced by Statistics Canada. Contains industry, census, economic and demographic series.
Provinces have their own statistical bodies.
The U.S. Bureau of the Census offers state and national economic data, demographic and business information. A unique resource for competitive analysis and economic research featuring coverage of public and private sector activities. Most countries have an official statistics site, National Statistics , United Kingdom.