Statistics Canada posted data on Canadian international merchandise trade, January 2019. Canada’s exports were up 2.9 per cent in January, mainly on the strength of higher crude oil export prices. Imports rose 1.5 per cent, led by higher aircraft imports. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world narrowed from $4.8 billion in … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data from the Childhood National Immunization Coverage Survey, 2017. According to the World Health Organization, every year more than two million deaths are prevented worldwide due to immunization. In Canada, routine childhood vaccines are provided free to families as part of provincial and territorial publicly-funded programs. The full release is available online.
Statistics Canada issued data on natural resource indicators, fourth quarter 2018. Real gross domestic product of Canada’s natural resources sector decreased by 0.4 per cent in the fourth quarter. Natural resources prices fell 7.0 per cent from October to December, led by decreases in energy products (-9.4 per cent). The full release is available online. Statistics … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on job vacancies, fourth quarter 2018. The number of job vacancies increased by 78,000 (+16.6 per cent) from the fourth quarter of 2017 to 548,000 in the fourth quarter. At the same time, the job vacancy rate was up 0.4 percentage points to 3.3 per cent, the third successive quarter above … Read more
Statistics Canada published the Consumer Price Index, February 2019. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.5 per cent on a year-over-year basis in February, up from a 1.4 per cent increase in January. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI increased 0.3 per cent in February. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued … Read more
Statistics Canada announced wholesale trade for January 2019. Wholesale sales rose 0.6 per cent to $63.5 billion in January, a second consecutive monthly gain. In volume terms, wholesale sales increased 0.7 per cent. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data on Employment Insurance for January 2019. The number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits fell … Read more
Statistics Canada published a new edition of Health Reports: Tinnitus in Canada. An estimated 37 per cent of adult Canadians (9.2 million) experienced tinnitus in the past year. It was bothersome for 7 per cent, affecting sleep, concentration or mood. Tinnitus is the perception of noise, such as ringing or hissing, without an external, sound-producing source and … Read more
Statistics Canada released a new study: Projections to 2036 of the labour force in Canada and its regions. In recent years, the participation rate—defined as the size of the labour force relative to the total population aged 15 and older—has decreased, despite a relatively robust economy, low unemployment and higher levels of immigration. This is … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on food services and drinking places, January 2019. On a seasonally adjusted basis, sales in the food services and drinking places subsector decreased 1.0 per cent to $6.1 billion in January. Sales were down at full-service restaurants (-2.1 per cent), limited-service restaurants (-0.5 per cent) and drinking places (-1.2 per cent). … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on Canada’s international transactions in securities, January 2019. Foreign investors acquired $28.4 billion of Canadian securities in January, following a significant divestment in December. Meanwhile, Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $8.8 billion, led by sales of US shares. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released the … Read more
