What is it: A monthly economic overview of GTA including the City of Toronto, and the regional municipalities of Durham, York, Peel and Halton.

How you can use it: Learn about new government funding for the GTA (for example, $200 million dollars was given for construction which will create 7,000 jobs). Use this information to target your job search and put your energy into industries that are growing.

What is it: Monthly tracking of key economic indicators (employment, housing, non-residential construction) in 27 cities across Canada.

How you can use it: If you want a quick snapshot of how major cities across Canada are doing each month, this 2-page list of cities/indicators can provide it for you. This link also has many more economical reports and analysis if you are interested in economic data.

What is it: A monthly overview of employment and unemployment for Ontario.

How you can use it: This report reveals which industries had the highest paying jobs, which industries did well and which performed poorly. This information might be able to help you with a career decision and understanding how well your industry did in Ontario. Also includes a breakdown of occupations and major cities in Ontario.

What is it: Data collected from members of the CFIB representing small business in Ontario.

How you can use it: Learn what CFIB Ontario members are thinking! Quick, one page snapshot of business constraints, hiring trends, major cost concerns and more.

What is it: This feature report draws on data from Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey to provide a retrospective view of Ontario's labour market in 2008.

How you can use it: Learn what industries grew (public sector, health, education, etc.) in 2008 and which industries were in decline (manufacturing). If you want an overview of the Ontario economy in 2008, this report can give you the highlights.

What is it: Daily news releases on current social and economic conditions and announcements of new products.

How you can use it: Sign up for a free subscription to The Daily to learn about the latest statistics for employment and economic conditions of various industries. You can also search for statistics by subject as well as search for archived information. This gives you a broad-based information about the economy and industries. You can take this general information to do more local research based on where you live and your specific occupation.

What is it: Daily online newspapers with a business/economic focus.

How you can use it: Reading the business sections of newspapers will keep you up-to-date and informed like nothing else! For example, if you didn't read Report on Business, you wouldn't know the biggest job losses in 2008/09 have been in manufacturing, natural resources, construction and transportation; but some sectors expanded, including: information, culture and recreation as well as in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing. If you want to stay on top of business and economic news, focus your attention on the newspapers!

What is it: Quarterly report of the employment outlook (employers who anticipate hiring).

How you can use it: Learn which industries employers expect to hire or decrease staff, or remain the same. Get an overview of Canada as well as a breakdown between Canadian regions.

What is it: A one stop guide to the Canadian economy with statistics, economic concepts and events.

How you can use it: If you like numbers, this website is for you! It is current information about Canada's economy, including unemployment rate, inflation and analyses of the economy. This site can be used to get an understanding of the current state of the Canadian economy.

What is it: Lists seven trends in the workplace and information for each.

How you can use it: Read about the current trends that will affect you and your career, such as globalization, a computerized workforce, small business, and more. You will have a better understanding of why people must stay current with their skills and knowledge and always be ready to go to the next job opportunity.