Statistics Canada posted data on crimes related to the sex trade in Canada. Sex trade-related crime includes several Criminal Code offences, such as purchasing sexual services and profiting from others’ sexual services. In December 2014, the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) was implemented, shifting the focus of criminalization away from those who sell … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on engineering services industry, 2024. The operating revenue of the engineering services industry continued to grow in 2024, increasing by 6.5% to $46.8 billion. This represents a more moderate pace of growth compared with the 9.8 per cent gain recorded in 2023 and the 12.4 per cent increase seen in 2022. The … Read more
Statistics Canada posted results from its Labour Force Survey, January 2026. Employment edged down in January (-25,000; -0.1 per cent) and the employment rate decreased 0.1 percentage points to 60.8 per cent. The unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points to 6.5 per cent, as fewer people searched for work. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada … Read more
Statistics Canada published a new study: Who experiences persistent low income? A study of various demographic groups from 2016 to 2022. From 2016 to 2022, 9 per cent of tax filers aged 15 and older experienced persistent low income, meaning they fell under the low-income measure after tax for at least four of the seven … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data indicating that rising enrolment drives compensation growth and capital investments in elementary and secondary schools in 2023/2024. In 2023/2024, expenditures on salaries, wages, and benefits for instructional and educational services staff in Canadian public schools rose 8.7 per cent to $54.9 billion, the largest single year increase since 1976/1977. These costs … Read more
Statistics Canada announced that collection for the 2026 Census of Population has begun in select communities in northern and remote areas of the country. For the rest of Canada, it will begin in May 2026. The full release is available online. Contact statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca. Statistics Canada posted data on screened passenger traffic at Canadian airports, December 2025. In … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on gross domestic product by industry, November 2025. Real gross domestic product was essentially unchanged in November. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data on the total income of farm families, 2023. The average total income of farm families operating a single farm in Canada edged up 0.9 per cent compared with … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on population projections for Canada, provinces and territories, 2025 to 2075. During a time of rapid demographic change, including historically low fertility rates and several recent changes in immigration and temporary resident policies, today Statistics Canada releases a new edition of its population projections for Canada (2025 to 2075) and the provinces and territories … Read more
Statistics Canada issued data on fertility and intentions: Socioeconomic factors. Using data from the 2024 Survey on Family Transitions, this release first examines the proportion of Canadian women of childbearing age, that is, women aged 20 to 49 years who do not have children, and then examines their fertility intentions. It also highlights certain sociodemographic characteristics associated with … Read more
Statistics Canada posted data on retail trade, November 2025. Retail sales increased 1.3 per cent to $70.4 billion in November. Sales were up in eight of nine subsectors, led by increases at food and beverage retailers. The full release is available online. Statistics Canada issued data on travel between Canada and other countries, November 2025. In November, the … Read more