50 h. ago ‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost

TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League Division Series on Saturday, local businesses and industry groups say they welcome the expected boost in tourism and consumer spending amid a tough year for the Canadian economy. The first-ever playoff meeting between […]

Economics

3 d. ago Deux Canadiens sur trois en surpoids: l’obésité et l’embonpoint ont pris de l’ampleur depuis la pandémie

Deux personnes sur trois ont un surplus de poids, selon les plus récentes données de Statistique Canada.

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6 d. ago Deloitte forecast sees Canada avoiding technical recession this year

A new forecast by Deloitte Canada suggests the country will avoid a technical recession this year as the economy is expected to grow in the third quarter before posting stronger gains in 2026. Statistics Canada reported last month that real gross domestic product fell 1.6 per cent on an annualized basis in the second quarter […]

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9 d. ago Statistics Canada says tourism spending up 0.9% in second quarter at $26.5B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says total tourism spending in the second quarter rose 0.9 per cent as an increase in domestic travel was offset in part by fewer visitors from the U.S. The agency says total tourism spending for the second quarter totalled $26.5 billion. The results come as Canadians have been opting to spend […]

Economics

9 d. ago Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.2% in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product grew 0.2 per cent in July, the first increase in four months. However, its early estimate for August indicated that real GDP for that month was essentially unchanged. The agency says the growth in July was driven by goods-producing industries which grew 0.6 per cent for […]

Economics

1 week ago Canada's top baby names are out and one has been #1 for nine years in a row

The top baby names picked by Canadian parents for the year have been released, and the latest Statistics Canada figures released on Sept. 24 show two familiar names maintaining their grip on the top spots for 2024.Statistics Canada releases an annual list of the top baby names in the country, compiled each September using data from the Canadian Vital Statistics – Birth Database covering the previous calendar year.For the 2024 list, Canadian parents leaned on some familiar favourites — so much so that both of the top baby names are unchanged from 2023, with one of the two names now having held the top position for nine consecutive years.So, if you're an expecting parent looking for a bit of inspiration, or perhaps want to steer clear of the most popular names, the top 20 male and female baby names in Canada of 2024 are a great place to kick off your search.Popular boy namesNoah remained the most popular name for boys born in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year t...

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1 week ago Canadians can get money from the government 3 different ways this week

September is almost over, yet some Canadians are still eligible to receive money from the government in the form of pensions.In the next few days, Canadians will receive money from the government through pensions such as the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Pension, and the Veteran Disability Pension.As affordability remains a concern, federal support and benefits are more crucial than ever. According to recent data from Statistics Canada, as of August, the cost of shelter has increased by 2.6 per cent since last year. And if you're still feeling the pinch at the checkout aisle, you're not imagining it — the cost of groceries went up by 3.5 per cent since last year.Be sure to find out if you qualify for these government benefits and review their eligibility requirements.Canada Pension Plan (CPP) — Sept. 25The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a monthly taxable benefit that replaces part of the income of eligible Canadians once they retire, providing...

Politics

2 w. ago Statistics Canada reports retail sales down 0.8 per cent in July at $69.6 billion

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.8 per cent to $69.6 billion in July as shoppers spent less at supermarkets and grocery stores. However, the agency said its advance estimate for August pointed to an increase of 1.0 per cent for overall retail sales for that month though it cautioned the figure would […]

Economics

2 w. ago Un Canadien sur deux réussit à avoir des soins dans une langue officielle minoritaire

Un rapport de Statistique Canada révèle de fortes disparités provinciales et régionales.

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2 w. ago Canada’s inflation rate ticked up slightly in August: StatsCan

The Consumer Price Index, measuring inflation for consumer goods and services, was measured at 1.9 per cent in August by Statistics Canada.

Economics

2 w. ago Canada’s inflation rate ticked up slightly in August: StatCan

The Consumer Price Index, measuring inflation for consumer goods and services, was measured at 1.9 per cent in August by Statistics Canada.

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation ticks higher to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations

OTTAWA — Some stubbornness at the gas pumps pushed the headline inflation rate a couple ticks higher to 1.9 per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Gasoline prices rose 1.4 per cent month-over-month in August as higher refining margins offset lower crude costs, StatCan said. The price of gas was still down 12.7 per […]

Economics

2 w. ago Inflation ticks up to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation accelerated to 1.9 per cent in August, from 1.7 per cent in July. The agency says gas prices were up on a monthly basis and fell less year-over-year in August than in July, pushing the headline inflation rate higher. More coming.

Economics

2 w. ago Statistique Canada sur le point de publier les données sur l’inflation d’août

Les économistes consultés par Reuters anticipent un taux de 2% en août, contre 1,7% en juillet.

Economics

2 w. ago New vehicle sales are accelerating in Canada, but not for EVs, data shows

New data out from Statistics Canada shows new vehicle sales overall increased nearly seven per cent in July, but zero-emissions options continue to see sharp drops.

Transport

2 w. ago Manufacturing sector shows ‘tentative signs of a recovery’ in July, economist says

A rise in manufacturing sales in July could indicate early signs of a recovery after the sector was hit hard by tariffs, one economist says. Statistics Canada reported on Monday that manufacturing sales rose 2.5 per cent to $70.3 billion in July, helped by strength in the transportation equipment subsector. Sales of transportation equipment rose […]

Economics

2 w. ago Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 2.5 per cent in July at $70.3B

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 2.5 per cent to $70.3 billion in July, helped by strength in the transportation equipment subsector. The agency says sales of transportation equipment rose 8.6 per cent to $11.4 billion, boosted by an 11.4 per cent increase in sales of motor vehicles and a 7.2 per cent […]

Economics

3 w. ago Lorne Gunter: Ideology killing Canada's home construction numbers

On Tuesday, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) released statistics on housing starts for the first half of the year in seven major Canadian cities. The federal housing agency also projected the number of new housing unit starts (apartments, condos, row houses and single-family detached houses) that will be achieved across the country in […]

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