Statistics Canada posted data on cancer screening tests, 2024. This release provides an overview of proportions of Canadians who have undergone tests commonly used for early detection of colorectal, cervical and breast cancer. It also examines differences by sex, age, province, area type, racialized group, immigrant status, Indigenous group and disability status. The full release is available … Read more
Statistics Canada posted the Canadian international merchandise trade, June 2025. In June, Canada’s merchandise imports were up 1.4 per cent, while exports increased 0.9 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $5.5 billion in May to $5.9 billion in June. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on Canadian … Read more
Statistics Canada published the Couriers and Messengers Services Price Index, June 2025. The full release is available online.
Statistics Canada announced that the real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in May. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published a study on purchasing power parities for consumption and household income across the Canadian provinces and territories. In 2021, the standard of living from earning $75,000 in one province or territory is … Read more
Statistics Canada published the energy statistics for May. Energy production in May was impacted by planned annual maintenance activities and some disruptions due to the ongoing wildfire situation in several provinces. Overall, primary energy production increased 2.2%, while secondary energy production decreased 8.2%. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on stocks … Read more
Statistics Canada published the wait times to see a medical specialist in Canada. In 2024, 35% of Canadians who had an initial consultation with a medical specialist in the 12 months prior to the survey reported a wait time of less than a month, while 30% waited from one to less than three months, and … Read more
Statistics Canada posted the monthly estimates of business openings and closures. In April, the business closure rate edged down 0.1 percentage points to 4.7%, after edging up 0.1 percentage points the previous month. The opening rate held steady at 4.8% in April after posting a 0.1 percentage point increase in March. The full release is … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on railway carloadings, May 2025. In May, the volume of cargo carried by Canadian railways edged up (+0.1 per cent) from May 2024 to 32.7 million tonnes, on higher shipments of wheat, iron ores and potash. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada posted data on milled wheat and wheat flour produced, second … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on retail trade, May 2025. Retail sales decreased 1.1 per cent to $69.2 billion in May. Sales were down in three of nine subsectors and were led by decreases at motor vehicle and parts dealers. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on Employment Insurance, May 2025. The number of Canadians receiving … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on travel between Canada and other countries, May 2025. In May, the number of trips to Canada by US residents decreased 5.6 per cent year over year while for overseas residents, the number of trips fell 6.6 per cent. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published the July 2025 … Read more
