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Statistics Canada has reported that the national new housing price index decreased by 0.1% in January 2025. This follows a similar decline noted in December 2024. According to the report, prices stayed the same in 15 of the 27 surveyed census metropolitan areas (CMAs), while nine CMAs saw increased
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Statistics Canada has released its report detailing wage growth and job vacancies for the second quarter of 2024. According to the data, average hourly wages for all employees increased by 5.1% compared to the same period last year, maintaining the growth rate observed in the previous quarter. The report
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Statistics Canada has released the Electric Power Selling Price Index (EPSPI) for November 2024. This index, which uses 2014 as a base year with a value of 100, tracks the price variations in electricity sales by distributors to commercial and industrial users across Canada. The EPSPI provides data on changes
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Statistics Canada has released the Electric Power Selling Price Index (2014=100) for July 2024. This index tracks the price variations in electricity sales by distributors to commercial and industrial users across Canada. The data is available for Canada, as well as by region and province. Statistics Canada notes that
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The latest data on farm product prices for October 2024 reveals varied trends across different agricultural commodities and provinces in Canada. Statistics Canada released the monthly provincial prices for grains, oilseeds, specialty crops, cattle, hogs, poultry, eggs, and dairy products. * Canola Prices: Canola prices experienced mixed movements, with a 0.
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The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) for September 2024 has been reported at 179.7, marking a decrease of 3.1% from the previous month. On a year-over-year basis, the FPPI fell by 5.9% compared to September 2023. This decline was primarily driven by a significant drop in the
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In October 2024, Canada's merchandise trade figures showed an increase in both exports and imports. According to Statistics Canada, merchandise exports rose by 1.1% to reach $64.2 billion, while imports increased by 0.5% to $65.1 billion.
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for October 2024 has been released, indicating a national monthly decrease of 0.4%. This index measures the changes in the selling prices of new residential houses across Canada. In Ontario, the index showed a monthly decrease of 0.7% for October 2024. Year-over-year,
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In October 2024, the Industrial Product Price Index (IPPI) in Canada increased by 1.2% compared to the previous month. This index, which excludes energy and petroleum products, saw a monthly rise of 0.9%. The Raw Materials Price Index (RMPI) also experienced an increase, rising by 3.8% from
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October 2024 indicates a rise in inflation across all provinces compared to the previous month. Statistics Canada reports that property taxes and other special charges increased by 6.0% year-over-year, marking the highest annual increase since 1992. Newfoundland and Labrador experienced the most significant
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In September 2024, Canada's merchandise trade deficit with the world decreased to $1.3 billion, down from $1.5 billion in August. According to Statistics Canada, merchandise exports were valued at $63.9 billion, marking a slight decline of 0.1% from the previous month. Imports also saw
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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for September 2024 has been released, showing no change in the overall index for Canada compared to the previous month. The index measures changes in the selling prices of new residential houses, excluding value-added taxes like the federal goods and services tax and the