5 h. ago Statistics Canada says population rose to 41,528,680 at Jan. 1 as growth slowed

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the population grew to 41,528,680 people as of Jan. 1 as the pace of growth continued to slow after peaking in the third quarter of 2023. The total number of people was up 63,382 compared with Oct. 1, 2024, for a quarterly growth rate of 0.2 per cent. The agency […]

Economics

31 h. ago La fin du congé de TPS fait bondir l’inflation à 2,6% en février au Canada

Il s’agit d’une hausse marquée par rapport à l’augmentation de 1,9 % enregistrée en janvier.

Economics

31 h. ago Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. That marks a sizeable jump from the 1.9 per cent increase seen in January, when Canadians saw GST and HST taken off a variety […]

Economics

32 h. ago Statistique Canada s’apprête à publier les données sur l’inflation de février

La plupart des économistes s’attendent à une accélération de l’indice des prix à la consommation.

Economics

3 d. ago End of federal tax holiday in February expected to lift inflation: Economists

OTTAWA — Economists are expecting the annual rate of inflation accelerated in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month. Statistics Canada is set to release February inflation figures on Tuesday. Economists polled by Reuters expect the annual inflation rate rose to 2.2 per cent last month, up from 1.9 […]

Economics

7 d. ago Canadians overwhelmingly oppose MPs getting hefty salary increase in April

The country's 338 members of Parliament are expecting a significant salary increase in April, and most Canadians aren't happy about it.According to government information-based estimates by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), backbench MPs currently earn an annual salary of $203,100. This is well above the Canadian average of $67,282, according to Dundas Life.Per Statistics Canada's latest data, the average income from salaries, wages, and commissions stood at $56,300 (median: $44,000) in 2022.The pay rise kicks in on April 1. Based on contract data published by the federal government, the CTF estimates this would be a 3.2 per cent pay bump. That means MPs would get paid $209,800 — a $6,700 increase.The CTF is a Saskatchewan-founded advocacy group "dedicated to lower taxes, less waste, and accountable government."It shared the results of a Leger poll published on March 5, 2025, showing that 79 per cent (or eight in 10) of Canadians oppose the upcoming MP raise.A look at C...

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1 week ago Minimal job gains in February as unemployment rate holds at 6.6%: StatCan

OTTAWA — Jobs figures from Statistics Canada show Canadian employers largely put their hiring plans on ice in February. The agency says employment was “virtually unchanged” last month amid a gain of just 1,100 jobs across the country, falling short of economists’ expectations. Canada’s unemployment rate held steady at 6.6 per cent as population growth […]

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1 week ago Tariff turmoil: How much of a hit would the national capital region take?

According to Statistics Canada data, more than $16.2 billion in goods were imported to the national capital region in 2023, with more than $8 billion of that total originating from the U.S.

Economics

1 week ago Statistics Canada reports $4B merchandise trade surplus for January

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade surplus in January rose to its highest level since May 2022, as both exports and imports surged higher in the face of tariff threats by the United States. The agency says Canada posted a trade surplus of $4 billion for January, following a revised surplus of […]

Economics

2 w. ago Ontario to withhold critical mineral the U.S. needs to make batteries

Speaking on NBC's Meet the Press, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has stated his intention to disrupt the U.S. battery supply chain by stockpiling Canadian nickel.Canada has been working on establishing a world-class battery manufacturing pipeline as EV manufacturing becomes more prominent in the country, but now Ontario Premier Doug Ford is prepared to disrupt that."We'll respond strongly, and we don't want to. On the critical minerals, I will stop shipments going into the U.S. for nickel. It will shut down manufacturing," said Ford.In 2023, Canada produced 150,000 tons of nickel, placing the country among the top ten producers of the mineral. However, countries like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Russia outperformed Canada, according to Statistica.Canada still produces much more nickel than the U.S., and is America's largest nickel supplier, normally providing up to 40 percent of the total nickel used in the U.S., according to CRU mining. While nickel is growing in popularity due ...

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2 w. ago GOLDSTEIN: New Statistics Canada data reveals standard of living on downward spiral

This is part of a longstanding crisis in the Canadian economy that has accelerated under the Trudeau Liberals

Economics

2 w. ago Economy grew at 2.6% annualized rate in final quarter of 2024, StatCan says

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the economy ended last year stronger than expected. The agency says real gross domestic product rose 2.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the final quarter of last year. That’s well ahead of expectations from economists and the agency’s own early estimates for growth of 1.8 per cent annualized. […]

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2 w. ago Quelle fraction du PIB du Canada est consacrée à l’environnement ?

Cette proportion, qui représente une somme considérable, est «relativement stable» depuis 2007, note Statistique Canada.

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2 w. ago Quelle fraction du PIB du Canada est consacré à l’environnement ?

Cette proportion, qui représente une somme considérable, est «relativement stable» depuis 2007, note Statistique Canada.

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3 w. ago Statistique Canada rapporte une hausse de 2,5% des ventes au détail en décembre

En raison de l’incertitude récente concernant les tarifs douaniers, un recul est toutefois possible pour janvier.

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4 w. ago Inflation ticks back up to 1.9% in January after rise in gas prices

OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate ticked back up in January to 1.9%, Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday. Prices got a full month-long effect of the federal government’s tax break but a spike in gas prices to start the year offset the government’s relief, with underlying inflation accelerating. The agency reported prices at the pump […]

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