Statistics Canada published data on sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, 2018. Self-reported sexualized and discriminatory behaviours in the Canadian Armed Forces declined significantly from 2016 to 2018, while the prevalence of self-reported sexual assault and certain inappropriate behaviours did not change. However, increased awareness and positive perceptions of responses to sexual misconduct suggest … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on investment in building construction, March 2019. Total investment in building construction decreased 1.2 per cent in March to $14.2 billion. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on milled wheat and wheat flour produced, Canada and United States, 2017 and 2018. Canadian millers milled 3 190 189 … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on the impact of spring flooding in key areas across Canada. Many areas in Eastern Canada reported record snowfall and heavy spring rainfall, which caused increased levels of flooding in some areas. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada posted data on asylum claimants. The number of asylum claimants—those individuals … Read more
Statistics Canada posted the Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, March 2019. Manufacturing sales increased 2.1 per cent to $58.0 billion in March, following a 0.2 per cent decrease in February and a 0.9 per cent gain in January. The transportation equipment, petroleum and coal product, and primary metal industries posted the largest gains in March. The … Read more
Statistics Canada published a new Health Report: Does geography matter in mortality? An analysis of potentially avoidable mortality by remoteness index in Canada. Canadians who live in remote areas are more likely than those in easily accessible areas to die prematurely of preventable and treatable causes. This is one of the findings of a new study released … Read more
Statistics Canada published the Consumer Price Index, April 2019. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.0 per cent on a year-over-year basis in April, following a 1.9 per cent increase in March. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3 per cent in April. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada posted a new … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on trade by exporter and importer characteristics: Goods, 2018. Almost 180,000 Canadian enterprises imported or exported over $1 trillion in goods in 2018. Nearly 90 per cent of this activity was attributable to a relatively small number of enterprises (30,369) that both export and import goods. The full release is available … Read more
Statistics Canada published a new study: The Impact of Immigrant Business Ownership on International Trade. Understanding the impact of immigrants on international trade is particularly important for Canada as it is an open economy with a relatively large immigrant population. While there are many studies that identify a link between immigrants and international trade, few … Read more
Statistics Canada published the Labour Force Survey, April 2019. Employment rose by 107,000 in April, with notable gains in part-time work for youth. The unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percentage points to 5.7 per cent as more people participated in the labour market. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on building permits, March … Read more
Statistics Canada released data on Canadian international merchandise trade, March 2019. Canada’s exports rose 3.2 per cent in March, while imports increased 2.5 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $3.4 billion in February to $3.2 billion in March. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published its New … Read more
