11 h. ago Statistics Canada reports February wholesale trade figures up 0.3 per cent

OTTAWA — Wholesale trade, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.3 per cent to $85.7 billion in February, Statistics Canada said Monday. The overall increase in sales came as just two of the seven subsectors posted gains. Statistics Canada said sales in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector […]

Economics

14 h. ago Statistics Canada reports February wholesale trade figures up 0.3%

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale trade, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.3 per cent to $85.7 billion in February. The overall increase in sales came as just two of the seven subsectors posted gains. Statistics Canada says sales in the machinery, equipment and supplies subsector gained […]

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3 d. ago ‘The Maple Leaf belongs’: U.S. tourist locations desperate for Canadians to return

Ron De Harte said that Canadians make up a significant component of their travel industry, with roughly 300,000 Canadians coming to Palm Springs every year.

Society

3 d. ago Canadians' U.S. visits keep dropping, and local tourism may benefit

U.S.-Canada trade tensions led to a steep drop in Canadians heading south last month – a trend that, if it continues, could help boost the London region’s tourism sector, an industry watcher says. Some 1.5 million Canadians made return trips to the U.S. by car in March, a 31.9 per cent drop from the same […]

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3 d. ago Don’t just read the stats, change the future for seniors with your vote

Toronto, Ontario, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In this federal election, your vote holds the power to change the future for seniors in Canada. Alarming statistics show that 1 in 3 seniors is at risk of social isolation, 1 in 10 experiences elder abuse, and a shocking 91% of plastic waste goes unrecycled. These […]

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4 d. ago Canadian travel to U.S. dropped again in March amid Trump tariffs: StatCan

While Canadians' travel to the U.S. declined for a third straight month based on returns across the border, Statistics Canada data shows there's an increase in trips elsewhere.

Economics

4 d. ago Canadian travel to the U.S. dropped — again — in March, new data shows

While Canadians' travel to the U.S. declined for a third straight month based on returns across the border, Statistics Canada data shows there's an increase in trips elsewhere.

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4 d. ago Costco Canada bringing back iconic sandwich to food courts but still no Chicken Bakes

Many food items have come and gone from the Costco food court over the years, from chicken wings to churros. However, the big-box store has just teased the return of a Canadian classic.Taking to its social media accounts, Costco revealed that it would be bringing back the Montreal smoked meat sandwich to its food courts across Canada.For those who remember, Costco used to have a smoked meat sandwich available at the food court years ago. However, it was one of the items that disappeared without a trace.After posting the announcement, plenty of Canadians were thrilled to see the return of the dish.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Costco Canada (@costco_canada)"SMOKED MEAT BABYYYYYYY. IVE MISSED YOU," one person commented.However, many Canadians were disappointed that Costco isn't bringing back other fan favourites from the past, and many are calling for the re...

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4 d. ago Canadians turn their backs on U.S. travel, as return trips plunge: StatCan

Canadian visits to the United States plummeted last month amid anger over tariffs and annexation threats from its president, on top of growing fears about treatment at the border. In March, the number of Canadians returning home by car from the U.S. fell nearly 32 per cent compared to March 2024, the third consecutive month […]

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4 d. ago Statistics Canada data shows drop in Canadians making return trips from U.S.

OTTAWA — New travel numbers suggest Canadians made fewer return trips from the United States last month compared to the same time last year, with a sharp decline in trips by car. Statistics Canada says the number of Canadians returning from the U.S. by car was down almost 32 per cent compared to March 2024, […]

Economics

1 week ago Le taux de chômage a grimpé à 6,7 % au Canada et à 5,7 % au Québec en mars

Il s’agit de la plus forte perte d’emplois pour l’économie canadienne depuis 2022.

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1 week ago London jobless rate improves, but U.S. tariffs toll hasn't yet hit

The London region’s unemployment rate improved in March as the local economy added 2,200 new jobs, a strong showing that doesn’t yet reflect the impact of the trade war between Canada and the U.S. The region’s jobless rate now sits at 5.9 per cent, down from February’s 6.6 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Friday. Including […]

Economics

1 week ago Le taux de chômage a grimpé à 6,7% au Canada et à 5,7% au Québec en mars

Il s’agit d’une hausse de 0,1 point de pourcentage au pays et de 0,4 point dans la province, selon Statistique Canada.

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1 week ago Canadian economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, biggest loss since 2022

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy lost 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher. The agency says the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February. The drop in jobs reverses some of the gains made by […]

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1 week ago Les chiffres de l’emploi donneront un aperçu de l’impact des droits de douane

Statistique Canada publiera ses plus récentes données sur l’emploi et le taux de chômage ce matin.

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1 week ago Canadian women’s soccer team ’turning a new leaf’ under coach Casey Stoney

VANCOUVER — Returning to B.C. Place is a bit surreal for Casey Stoney. Ten years ago, she played there as part of the England squad that finished third in the 2015 World Cup. On Friday, she’ll return to the turf as head coach of the Canadian women’s soccer team. “Full circle moment for me,” Stoney […]

Sport

1 week ago Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell. The federal agency says the result compared with a surplus of $3.1 billion in January. Total exports dropped 5.5 per cent to $70.1 billion in February as exports of energy products fell 6.3 […]

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s slumping growth hints at recession starting in second quarter, economists say

Statistics Canada releases GDP flash estimate for February showing growth flatlined

Culture

2 w. ago Canada’s economy got hot in January, but StatCan points to February chill

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth hit a wall in February. The agency says real gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in January thanks largely to a boom in the oil and gas and mining industries. Canada’s goods-producing industries […]

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2 w. ago Theatre Calgary's new season to include murder, musicals and much loved favourites

Theatre Calgary’s 58th season will include two classics seen through a contemporary lens, a world premiere musical, a take on a Canadian musical, an unprecedented return of a hit show, plus the 38th edition of A Christmas Carol. The season will begin on Aug. 26 with the return of Farren Timoteo’s Made in Italy which […]

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