Question
I have a researcher looking for export data that seems to be available from the Exporter Register. He is looking for export value by destination and by firm size (either in terms of number of employees or, even better, in terms of revenue). An example of what the data would look like is table 1.2 in this publication:<https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/061.nsf/vwapj/KSBS-PSRPE_June-Juin2011_eng.pdf/$FILE/KSBS-PSRPE_June-Juin2011_eng.pdf>
Is it is possible to get this data for more countries and as a time series. Is there any chance he can have access to the Exporter Register directly?
Answer
Unfortunately, we are not disseminating any data from the Importer/Exporter registries at this time as they are currently under review. Which means that the database’s methodologies are being re-examined. The database is hence temporarily not available for dissemination to the general public. At this point we do not have a time estimate as of when the databases will be available for access again.
It is important to note that this database’s micro-level records can only be accessible for research purposes via the Canadian Centre for Data Development and Economic Research. The researcher will have to have a formalized proposal of research topic approved by Statcan before they can gain access.
There is no way for students to access these directories free of charge, so if and when they do become available again, it would be on a cost recovery basis.
