Statistics Canada
More than a quarter of Saskatchewan children living in poverty: U of R study
Saskatchewan has the third highest child poverty rate in the country. Continue reading
London-St. Thomas jobless rate falls in December as 2k jobs added
London-St. Thomas added 2,000 jobs in December to end the year on a high note. Continue reading
Edmonton Social Planning Council waits to see how city fares with new poverty rate
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The national statistics office is looking at changes to the federally adopted poverty line which, if approved, could mean more people are considered to live below the low-income threshold. Continue reading
Canadian inflation up 2.2% in November amid higher gasoline prices
But the year-over-year increase is partly a reflection of sharply lower gasoline prices in November 2018, Statistics Canada said. Continue reading
‘Language being valued’: French spoken more than ever in Saskatchewan homes
The French language is being spoken more than ever in Saskatchewan homes, according to Statistics Canada report. Continue reading
Police-reported family violence against children and youth highest in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan continues to see the highest numbers of police-reported family violence against children and youth among Canadian provinces, according to a report. Continue reading
Bilingualism on the rise among young Quebecers and New Brunswickers: Statistics Canada
Young Quebecers were the most likely to remain bilingual once they learned the two languages. Continue reading
Canada’s maple syrup production reaches record high while honey output drops
Maple syrup output in Eastern Canada reached a record high last season, while honey volumes on the Prairies dropped to its lowest level in several years. Continue reading
In one year, Canadians spent $908M on legal cannabis
As of July, Canada had 407 cannabis retail stores, with the most being located in Alberta. Continue reading
Watchdog calls for modernized privacy laws following Statistics Canada data collection investigation
“Canadians were deeply troubled by these initiatives,” said commissioner Daniel Therrien following an investigation into two projects from Statistics Canada to collect financial and credit information. Continue reading