About the BDL

We are democratizing data on Canadian business conditions. By providing future-focused, real-time and local insights, we help organizations better understand and navigate the Canadian economy. 

 

We empower organizations by offering:

  • Easy-to-use, always-on tools for real-time data on Canadian business trends and conditions.
  • Critical insights from our leading economists and data experts on Canada’s largest quarterly business conditions survey.
  • In-depth studies exploring topical business subjects and trends.

We know that turning the overwhelming amount of economic data out there into actionable insights is a challenge for many organizations. That’s why the Business Data Lab (BDL), launched in February 2022 by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, provides free tools and real-time insights that help organizations understand Canada’s economy as it is now and as it could be in the future. With support from Statistics Canada and funding from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, we strive to ensure that rapid economic change and shifting business dynamics don’t leave Canada’s decisionmakers behind.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS

Meet the Team

Stephen Tapp

Chief Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Patrick Gill

Senior Director, Operations and Partnerships, Canadian Chamber Commerce

Marwa Abdou

Senior Research Director, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Andrew DiCapua

Senior Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Alissa Gorelova

Economist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Kaviraj Singh

Senior Data Scientist, Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Shamanth Chedde

Data Scientist

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I’m a partner at a Saskatchewan-based private equity firm, and we like to consolidate some of the surveys that give a sense of forward-looking sentiment. I like all the tools, but use the Business Conditions Terminal the most. There’s lots of good information out there, but I find this is one of the better consolidators of economic information for Canada—it’s easy to use and concise. Thanks again for creating the platform and tool.

Jason Moser, CFA, CBV

Senior Director of Investments & Partner

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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has a new tool to democratize data – and it’s pretty good.

David Parkinson,

Globe and Mail

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I have appreciated our partnership with the Business Data Lab. Working with them has advanced our monitoring of regional business conditions, giving us access to tools we did not have previously. The BDL is a positive contributor that supports Greater Vancouver businesses to navigate the shifting economic landscape

David van Hemmen,

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade

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The Business Data Lab has been a very useful tool for the Halifax Chamber. The data they provide us on business conditions in Halifax allow our Policy team to monitor key local economic trends. These insights help support our Chamber’s advocacy through informed analysis and educate our members on conditions in the region. The team at the BDL are not only very skilled at data management but are very responsive to our requests. We would highly recommend partnering with the BDL.

Kent Roberts,

Halifax Chamber of Commerce

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We are grateful for the creation and evolution of Business Data Lab as a critical tool for decision making and calibrating efforts in the private, public and third sectors. The pandemic revealed a significant information gap that was costly to our national economy and every community. Access to timely and relevant data and insights is the way for us to be competitive, ensure inclusivity, grow our economy, and address our biggest challenges.

Sueling Ching,

Ottawa Board of Trade

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