Statistics Canada announced that monthly provincial prices received by farmers in June for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs and dairy products are now available online. Statistics Canada released data from the Architectural, Engineering and Related Services Price Index (2018=100) are now available for the second quarter of 2023. The full release is available online. Statistics … Read more
Statistics Canada released a study on the quality of employment of health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand for health care professionals reached record levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study released today reports on the employment experiences of health care workers during the pandemic. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada … Read more
Statistics Canada released data on Building permits, June 2023. The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 6.1 per cent in June to $11.6 billion. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published the main highlights on Income of families and individuals: Subprovincial data from the T1 Family File, 2021. Following 10 consecutive … Read more
Statistics Canada released Canadian international merchandise trade, June 2023. In June, Canada’s merchandise exports decreased 2.2 per cent, while imports were down 0.5 per cent. As a result, Canada’s merchandise trade deficit with the world widened from $2.7 billion in May to $3.7 billion in June. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data on … Read more
Statistics Canada published results from its Labour Force Survey, July 2023. Employment was little changed in July (-6,000; -0.0 per cent). The unemployment rate increased 0.1 percentage points to 5.5 per cent, marking the third consecutive monthly increase. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data on sawmills, May 2023. Lumber production decreased 1.6 per … Read more
Statistics Canada released data on university finances in the second year of the pandemic, 2021/2022. In 2021/2022, despite the ongoing challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, universities collectively reported a $1.5 billion budget surplus. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada released data tables from the Canadian COVID-19 Antibody and Health Survey – Cycle 2 on self-reported positive COVID-19 tests and … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on industrial research and development, 2021 (actual), 2022 (preliminary) and 2023 (intentions). Research and development (R&D) plays a vital role in fostering innovation and technological advancement, driving economic growth and Canadian competitiveness in a global economy. R&D can lead to the development of new or improved products and processes that enhance … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on indicating that a majority of people planning to retire would continue working longer if they could reduce their hours and stress. As the Canadian population ages, the number of retirees increases, which puts downward pressure on labour supply and can lead to shortages of skilled and experienced workers. It may … Read more
Statistics Canada released the building construction price indexes, second quarter 2023. Residential building construction costs increased 1.9 per cent in the second quarter, following 1.8 per cent growth in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, non-residential building construction costs rose 1.5 per cent in the second quarter, following a 1.7 per cent increase in the previous quarter. The … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on gross domestic product by industry, May 2023. Real gross domestic product rose 0.3 per cent in May, as services-producing industries advanced 0.5 per cent while goods-producing industries contracted 0.3 per cent. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada published results from its Survey of Advanced Technology, 2022. In 2022, 62.1 … Read more
