Press Release Job vacancies, second quarter 2021 There were 25.8% (+150,300) more vacancies in the second quarter of 2021 than in the same quarter two years earlier. Continue reading Canadian…
Criminal victimization in Canada, 2019 In 2019, one in five Canadians—19%, or close to 6 million people 15 years and older—indicated that they or their household had been a victim…
Press Release Canadian international merchandise trade, June 2021 In June, a sharp increase in exports resulted in Canada’s merchandise trade balance returning to a surplus position, reaching $3.2 billion. This…
Press Release National Indigenous Peoples Day Today marks National Indigenous Peoples Day, a unique opportunity to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit…
Press Release Consumer Price Index, May 2021 The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.6% on a year-over-year basis in May, up from a 3.4% gain in April. On a seasonally…
Press Release New data tables on various topics related to Indigenous peoples are now available. Data are from the 2017 Aboriginal Peoples Survey and include information on engagement in activities and sense…
Press Release Research and development in Canadian industry: Flash estimates, 2019 (actual), 2020 (preliminary) and 2021 (intentions) Research and development (R&D) is a key factor that drives innovation among businesses.…
Press Release Digital supply and use tables, 2017 to 2019 The contribution of the digital economy to gross domestic product trended up from 5.2% ($103 billion) in 2017 to 5.4%…
Press Release Retail trade, January 2021 Retail sales fell for the second consecutive month, down 1.1% to $52.5 billion in January, primarily because of lower sales at clothing and clothing…
Press Release Building permits, January 2021 January rang in the new year with a record high total value of building permits issued, rising 8.2% to $9.9 billion and surpassing the…