The Small Business Accelerator Program provides market research guides for small business entrepreneurs in British Columbia. It covers a wide variety of industries - everything from "Food & Drink" to "Tourism and Hospitality". To get started, select an industry from the list of market research guides.

"Small Business is BC" is a government-supported organisation that provides information and support to small business operating in the province of BC. This website has lots of information that may be useful for your research.
Check out the "Articles & Blog" section for articles on a wide variety of topics related to small businesses, from market research to industry regulations. Check out the "Free Tools" section to access checklists for setting up and operating a business.

Although your assignment may not focus on starting a new business, you may propose embarking on a new business line for your existing company. Use the Start-up Checklists from the Government of Canada to find key resources for industry statistics, supply chain, compliance, and more.