Key Small Business Statistics - January 2009
This semi-annual publication provides information on the most frequently asked questions pertaining to small businesses in Canada. Fully 98% of businesses in Canada are considered small and they employ 48% of the labour force. Updated sections include data on the number of businesses in Canada, survival of small businesses, job creation and characteristics of the self-employed.
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