Research Guides: MBAB 5P21: Business Strategy: External Analysis: Macro Environment & Covid-19

External Analysis: Macro Environment

The intelligence sources listed on this page can assist you in understanding your organization's external environment.

Analysing the Macro Environment (External Analysis Guide)
Key intelligence sources that provide information regarding multiple aspects of the macro environment in Canada or other countries, as well as individual PESTEL factors.

Global Insights by Country - Canada (Global Edge, Michigan State University)
How Canada Performs: A Report Card on Canada (Conference Board of Canada)
Living in Niagara Report (Niagara Connects)
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The 12 sectors are: Arts, Culture & Heritage; Belonging, Volunteering, Giving & Leadership; Crime, Safety & Security; Economic Development, Poverty & Prosperity; Environment; Health & Wellness; Housing & Shelter; Learning & Education; People Getting Started; Recreation & Sports; Transportation & Mobility; Work & Employment.
Vital Signs (Community Foundations of Canada)

COVID-19 and the Charitable Sector (Imagine Canada)
"Insights and resources to help navigate the pandemic and the expected economic downturn. Find out how Canadian charities are responding to COVID-19 and how to meet the needs of your nonprofit organization".
StatCan COVID-19: Data to Insights for a Better Canada (Statistics Canada)
A series of articles on various subjects which explore the impact of COVID-19 on the socio-economic landscape. New articles will be released periodically.
Coronavirus Insights (IBISWorld Industry Insider - Canada)
"IBISWorld is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on industries and providing insights and analysis to keep you in the know. Scroll down to find insightful articles, on demand webinars and useful statistics".
Coronavirus Insights (Euromonitor Blog)
News & insight on the impact of the Coronavius on markets and industries. Consult our Passport GMID database for the full reports.
COVID-19 News (Mintel.com)
"In these unprecedented times, our experts are providing ongoing insight and analysis across a range of industries to help you understand how and why consumer sentiment and behaviour are changing." Consult the Library's Mintel Academic database for available reports & analysis.
COVID19/Coronavirus (Statista)
Consult the Library's Statista database for full access to the reports and data cited on this page.