Fuel high-performance marketing and AI with ResponseCanada™ Business — the most complete, continuously updated database of Canadian companies. Designed for clean joins, precise targeting, and superior SMB reach.
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Why ResponseCanada™ Business
Unrivaled SMB Coverage
Reach the companies that matter most. Canada’s most complete, current, and accurate view of 2.5M+ SMBs — verified, standardized, and ready to drive performance.
Continuously Updated
Fresh data, clean joins, and consistent schemas mean faster integration and smarter decisions, every time.
New Business Targeting
Be first in the door at newly established businesses as Cleanlist identifies them for you, well ahead of your competition.
AI-Ready by Design
Predictable IDs and rich firmographics power ICP modeling, lead scoring, and GenAI applications with precision.
Built for Marketing Performance
From TAM sizing to direct mail acquisition and ABM targeting, maximize ROI with the only database built for real-world execution.
Flexible & Secure
License by geo, industry, or size. Access by extract, subscription, or API — fully Canadian-built, hosted, and SOC 2 Type II certified.
What you get
Every Canadian business — from small independents and SOHOs to national brands — complete with company name, address, phone, and contact names.
Rich Firmographic Detail
Industry codes (SIC/NAICS), employee counts, and revenue for precise targeting and segmentation.
Advanced Data Hygiene
Standardized, de-duplicated, and validated for clean joins and accurate analytics.
Geospatial Intelligence
Latitude/longitude coordinates and trade-area keys for mapping, territory design, and spatial modeling.
Business Signals
Opening and closure indicators, multi-location flags, and web presence checks for smarter targeting.
Customizable Delivery
Select data by region, industry, or size band. Receive via extract, subscription, or API feed.
Update Cadence
Monthly or quarterly updates by default—with custom refresh schedules available.
AI & Analytics Ready
Persistent IDs and consistent structures ensure effortless integration across CRMs, BI tools, and GenAI workflows.
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Use cases (with outcomes)
ABM & Direct Mail Activation
Build postal-ready prospect lists by NAICS, company size, and region—ideal for compliant, high-response campaigns under CASL.
ICP Modeling & Lead Scoring
Train AI and scoring models to identify high-fit SMB accounts—boosting SDR efficiency and win rates.
TAM Analysis & Territory Planning
Quantify market potential, balance rep territories, and uncover whitespace with precision.
Partner & Channel Mapping
Identify and target the right resellers, service partners, and referral networks across Canada’s SMB landscape.
RAG & GenAI Enablement
Ground AI assistants and chatbots with authoritative Canadian business data for context-aware answers and routing.
Data Hygiene & Enrichment
Standardize, de-duplicate, and append firmographics to your CRM or data warehouse to maintain data accuracy and improve analytics.
Business Segments
(license stand-alone or add to the full file)
Start-Ups
Target Canada’s lucrative new businesses by subscribing to the ResponseCanada™ Start-Ups, with stand-alone on added to your ResponseCanada™ Business subscription.
Start-Ups
Best for:
Telcom, insurance, financial solutions, office equipment & furniture, advertising services, staffing and HR solutions, bookkeeping and accounting.
AI angle:
Train timing/offer propensity; evaluate promo elasticity during the post-startup period.
Latency:
Published on a regular cadence; talk to us to arrange for optimal timing.
Packaging & add-ons
By geography:
License Canada-wide data or narrow by region, province, metro area, or custom trade territory. Target precisely where you sell and serve.
By Industry:
Filter by NAICS or SIC—or choose curated industry packs that align with your vertical markets.
By Size:
Select by employee count or revenue band. Choose HQ-only records or the full branch universe for maximum reach.
By Refresh Frequency:
Get updates one-time, quarterly, or monthly — or connect via API for near-continuous data access.
Add-Ons:
Link with ResponseCanada™ Consumer for complete B2B2C analytics, or integrate the Canadian Deceased Registry™ for enhanced hygiene in credit, compliance, and collections workflows.
Data design
for AI & analytics
Stable Entity Keys
Persistent enterprise and location IDs enable reliable entity resolution across systems and datasets.
Consistent Taxonomies
Standardized NAICS and SIC classifications support feature engineering and cross-model comparability.
Snapshot Versioning
Time-stamped releases make back-testing, drift monitoring, and audit reviews seamless and transparent.
Modeling Notes
Detailed metadata in the data dictionary accelerates feature pipeline development and simplifies ICD/QA validation.
How we work (fast, predictable)
Scope
(20 minutes)
We align on your use case — geographies, industries, size bands, refresh cadence, and any AI or analytics objectives.
Sample
You receive a masked CSV sample for fit testing, profiling, and match-rate evaluation.
Proposal
Clear license terms, permitted uses (including CASL compliance), pricing, and SLA — no surprises.
DELIVERY
Data delivered securely via transfer or API, with full schema documentation and field mapping support.
OPTIMIZE
Quarterly reviews, scheduled refreshes, and optional model performance check-ins keep your data — and results — sharp.
Trust, compliance & AI governance
- SECURITY: SOC 2 Type II controls; data hosted and processed in Canada.
- PRIVACY: Clear sourcing, strict permitted-use frameworks, and suppression options.
- AI GOVERNANCE: Guidance to minimize bias, respect consent/suppression, and version training data via snapshots.
- REGULATORY: CASL enforced — not licensed for email campaigns.
- CONTRACTS: NDA available; optional data-handling addendum and deletion attestations.
FAQs (Business)
Can I license only HQ records or only branches?
Yes. Choose HQ-only, full family, or specific branch filters.
How fresh is the data?
Monthly or quarterly by default; we’ll provide current snapshot and next refresh dates.
Do you provide revenue and employee counts?
Yes—reported or modeled to be suitable for ICP and territory models.
Can I filter by NAICS/SIC?
Yes. You can license specific codes or curated industry packs.
Is email permitted?
No. CASL prohibits using Cleanlist data for email campaigns. We’ll outline permitted uses in your license.
How do samples work?
We provide a masked CSV aligned to your filter criteria for fit testing, profiling, and match-rate checks.
Can I join Business with Consumer?
Yes—many clients link ResponseCanada™ Business with Consumer for B2B2C analysis, trade-area planning, and omni-channel modeling (non-email).
Start Powering Smarter Growth
ResponseCanada™ Business gives you the clarity, coverage, and confidence to outperform in Canada’s SMB market. Whether you’re running acquisition DMs, optimizing sales territories, training AI models, or driving ABM performance, it starts with better data — clean, complete, and built for action.
