Statistics Canada issued data on wholesale trade, August 2020. Wholesale sales grew for a fourth consecutive month in August, though at a much slower pace compared with the previous three months. Sales edged up 0.3 per cent to $65.7 billion in August after growing 5.2 per cent in July. The full release is available online. … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on Canada’s international transactions in securities, August 2020. Non-resident investors acquired $15.5 billion of Canadian securities in August, largely purchases of debt securities. At the same time, Canadian investors increased their holdings of foreign securities by $5.7 billion, led by acquisitions of U.S. shares. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data indicating that the vast majority of students attended public schools prior to the pandemic. Over 5.6 million students in Canada were enrolled in elementary and secondary school programs in 2018/2019, prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. These students were attending public schools, private/independent schools, or were home-schooled. The full release … Read more
Statistics Canada released data showing that Canadians spend more money and time online during pandemic and over two-fifths report a cyber incident. The onset of the pandemic did not diminish the volume of cyber incidents faced by Canadians, and led to some new, targeted attacks directly related to information about COVID-19. The full release is available … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on the leading indicator of cross-border traveller volume, September 2020. The number of American residents and returning Canadians crossing the border from the United States by automobile was low in September as restrictions on non-essential travel remained in effect throughout the month. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada posted data on … Read more
Statistics Canada published results from the Labour Force Survey, September 2020. Following an increase of 246,000 (+1.4 per cent) in August, employment rose by 378,000 (+2.1 per cent) in September. The unemployment rate declined 1.2 percentage points to 9.0 per cent in September, down from the peak of 13.7 per cent in May. The full release … Read more
Statistics Canada published a new Consumer Price Index with adjustments for the new spending realities during the pandemic. Many Canadians have spent a lot more time and money at home during the COVID-19 pandemic and a lot less on travel and other items. Statistics Canada has adapted to these changes in spending habits by developing the … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on investment in building construction, August 2020. Total investment in building construction increased 5.0 per cent to $16.0 billion in August. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data indicating that participants with long-term conditions and disabilities report that the pandemic is taking a toll on their mental and physical health. A … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on the Canadian international merchandise trade, August 2020. After two months of strong growth, Canadian merchandise exports and imports stabilized in August. Imports fell 1.2 per cent, while exports were down 1.0 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed slightly from $2.5 billion in July … Read more
Statistics Canada issued energy statistics, July 2020. Canadian economic activity has continued to increase since COVID-19-related shutdowns imposed in spring have been gradually lifted. Demand for energy products has grown and energy prices have risen. However, overall energy production remained below levels of one year ago. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released farm … Read more
