Statistics Canada poste the natural resource indicators, fourth quarter 2023. Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector rose 1.4 per cent in the fourth quarter, after two consecutive quarterly declines. In 2023, real GDP of the natural resources sector decreased 1.7 per cent, following two consecutive yearly increases.. The full release is available … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on retail trade, January 2024. Retail sales decreased 0.3 per cent to $67.0 billion in January. Sales were down in three of nine subsectors and were led by decreases at motor vehicle and parts dealers (-2.4 per cent). The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published data on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on Employment Insurance, January 2024. The number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance benefits was little changed in January (+0.3 per cent; +1,600) and stood at 468,000. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on trends in online banking and shopping. Internet use in Canada is prolific, with 94 per … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on the National Insights into Non-profit Organizations, Canadian Survey on Business Conditions, 2023. During the first quarter of 2024, the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions dedicated a special module to non-profit organizations, including community, business, and government non-profit organizations. The results highlight the profound impact that non-profit organizations have on Canadians’ … Read more
Statistics Canada posted the Consumer Price Index, February 2024. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.8 per cent on a year-over-year basis in February, down from a 2.9 per cent gain in January. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.1 per cent in February. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published … Read more
Statistics Canada posted the industrial product and raw materials price indexes, February 2024. The Industrial Product Price Index rose 0.7 per cent on a monthly basis in February and fell 1.7 per cent relative to February 2023. The Raw Materials Price Index increased 2.1 per cent month over month in February 2024 and decreased 4.7 per cent … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on Canada’s international transactions in securities, January 2024. Foreign investment in Canadian securities amounted to $8.9 billion in January, led by acquisitions of government debt securities. Meanwhile, Canadian investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by $7.6 billion, led by sales of equity securities. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data on … Read more
Statistics Canada posted results from its Monthly Survey of Manufacturing, January 2024. Manufacturing sales rose 0.2 per cent in January, mainly on higher sales of motor vehicles and chemical products. Meanwhile, production of aerospace product and parts posted the largest decline. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data on charitable donors; less money donated in … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on the national balance sheet and financial flow accounts, fourth quarter 2023. Households were wealthier in the fourth quarter as their net worth—the value of all assets minus all liabilities—increased $289.8 billion (+1.8 per cent) to $16,419.9 billion. This increase was driven by strength in financial markets as both bonds and equities rallied after … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on Canada’s international investment position, fourth quarter 2023. Canada’s net foreign asset position, the difference between its international financial assets and international liabilities, continued its upward trend in the fourth quarter and reached $1,677.3 billion at the end of 2023, a significant increase of $288.2 billion from the third quarter to … Read more
