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Alberta could overtake B.C. in population in the next 10 years: Statistics CanadaB.C. Premier David Eby said that the province has grown by about 300,000 people in a few years, but he believes that immigration numbers have been reduced by Ottawa.LifestyleJan 28
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There were 3 unemployed Canadians for every vacant job in December: StatCanThere were three unemployed Canadians for every job vacancy in December, according to a report from Statistics Canada released Thursday.CanadaFeb 26
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Alcohol sales in Canada just saw ‘largest’ annual drop since tracking beganThis was reported as 'the largest annual decrease since Statistics Canada began tracking this series in 2004/2005,' as sales dropped by three per cent to 2,898 million litres.EconomyMar 5
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Statistics Canada is slashing hundreds of jobs, including executivesAbout 850 jobs jobs are being cut at Statistics Canada, plus a portion of the executive team, the federal agency said in a written statement.CanadaJan 13
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Unemployment rate dropped to 6.5% in January, StatCan saysCanada's unemployment rate dropped to 6.5 per cent in January as fewer people were looking for a job compared with the month before, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyFeb 6
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Canada’s population could hit 76 million by 2075 in high-growth scenarioStatistics Canada said the newest projection for population growth in Canada 'takes into account the most recent trends in Canadian demographics.'CanadaJan 27
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Canada’s GDP saw 0% growth in latest report, StatCan saysThe economy stalled in November 2025, according to Statistics Canada, which says GDP was measured at zero per cent following a 0.3 per cent drop in October.EconomyJan 30
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Canada posted a trade deficit of $2.2B in November, says StatCanCanada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $2.2 billion for November as exports of gold as well as motor vehicles and parts fell in the month, Statistics Canada said Thursday.EconomyJan 29
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Inflation ticked up to 2.4% in December: StatCanStatistics Canada says the end of the federal government’s tax holiday a year earlier pushed the annual pace of inflation up two ticks to 2.4 per cent in December.EconomyJan 19
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Life expectancy in Canada nearly back to pre-pandemic levels: StatCanLife expectancy at birth in Canada increased for the second consecutive year in 2024, with women living longer on average than men, Statistics Canada said.CanadaJan 13
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Canadian return trips from U.S. by car decline for 12th straight month: StatCanIn December, 1.3 million Canadians returned from the U.S. by automobile, a 'steep decline' of 30.7 per cent from the same month in 2024, according to new Statistics Canada data.CanadaJan 12
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Fredericton researcher hopes to combat loneliness among seniors one phone call at a timeA Statistics Canada report shows mood disorders among seniors are on the rise, and advocates say loneliness is playing a role.CanadaJan 7
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Canadian return trips from U.S. tank nearly 30% in October: StatCanCanadian residents continued to take fewer trips to the United States in October, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.ConsumerDec 23, 2025
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Canadians are still avoiding U.S. travel, but not vice versa: StatCanLast February, Canadian resident return trips from the United States totalled 1.5 million, down 14.5 per cent from the same month one year earlier.Canada8 hours
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Canada’s GDP shrank 0.3% in October, erasing September’s gain: StatCanCanada's GDP fell 0.3 per cent in October, which more than offset the previous increase of 0.2 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyDec 23, 2025
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Canadian business jets boosted total exports in December, says StatCanCanada boosted its exports 2.6 per cent in December, especially for Canadian metal products like gold and silver, as well as aircraft like business jets.EconomyFeb 19
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Inflation cooled to 2.3% in January but food prices up again: StatCanThe annual rate of consumer inflation in Canada cooled slightly in January, according to the latest data, while prices continue to rise for food and other essentials.EconomyFeb 17
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Amid 2026 uncertainty, new data set to show how Canada’s economy ended 2025New economic data coming on Friday is set to give the clearest picture yet of how hard U.S. tariffs and the trade war hammered the Canadian economy for the full year of 2025.EconomyFeb 25
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Canada sees record population drop, driven by fewer temporary residentsStatistics Canada said Wednesday the national population fell by 76,068 people, or 0.2 per cent, in the third quarter of this year.CanadaDec 17, 2025
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Canadian police report massive jump in online child sexual exploitationBetween 2014 and 2024, the rate of online child sexual exploitation rose by 347 per cent, with hundreds of children in Manitoba estimated to be impacted every year.CrimeMar 10