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The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) figures for February 2025 have been released by Statistics Canada. This index tracks the fluctuations in the selling prices of new residential homes. These prices are negotiated between contractors and buyers, exclusive of taxes like the federal Goods and Services Tax and the provincial
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Statistics Canada reported that job vacancies in Canada remained virtually unchanged in the fourth quarter of 2024, standing at 547,800. This stable trend follows nine consecutive quarters of decline from a high of 983,600 in the second quarter of 2022, while sectors such as education and law and
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada experienced a 2.6% increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to data released by Statistics Canada. This follows a 1.9% increase recorded in January. The February increase was partly attributed to the discontinuation of
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Income and Mobility Analysis for Journeypersons in 2022 According to recent data from Statistics Canada, newly certified journeypersons in 2022 earned a median income of $56,580 one year post-certification, reflecting a 1.0% increase from the previous year. The report highlights variations across different trades. For instance, welders have
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Statistics Canada has released the Electric Power Selling Price Index for January 2025, providing key insights into the fluctuations in electricity prices for commercial and industrial consumers across the country. This monthly index is compiled by Statistics Canada and tracks variations in electricity pricing, offering data broken down by regions
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Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for February 2025 indicates that employment in Canada remained largely unchanged, with the total number of employed individuals reaching 20,995,000. Notable growth was observed among core-aged women, those aged 25 to 54, where employment increased by 27,000 positions. During the
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According to Statistics Canada, the Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) declined by 1.2% in December 2024 compared to December 2023. This decrease was primarily due to reductions in the grains and oilseeds indexes. Gains in the livestock and animal products index partially offset these declines. The FPPI serves as
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Statistics Canada has reported that in January 2025, Canada's merchandise trade exhibited significant growth. The country's exports rose by 5.5%, while imports saw a 2.3% increase. These statistics reflect record highs for both exports and imports for the month of January.
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Statistics Canada reports that labour productivity in Canadian businesses increased by 0.6% during the fourth quarter of 2024. This growth marks the highest recorded increase of the year, following fluctuations observed in the earlier quarters.
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Statistics Canada reports a total of 2,655 head office locations across Canada in 2023. This marks a marginal decline of 0.3% compared to the previous year. Additionally, since 2012, there has been an overall decrease of 4.9% in the number of head offices. The data provides a
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Statistics Canada has released new data on payroll employment, earnings, and job vacancies for December 2024. According to their release, employment in general medical and surgical hospitals increased by 32,700 jobs, or 5.2%. Child day-care services also experienced a rise, adding 12,400 jobs, marking a 6.8%
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Statistics Canada reported a slight change in the number of Canadians receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in December 2024. The data indicates a minor decrease of 0.4%, which translates to 1,900 fewer individuals compared to the peak in August. On a year-over-year comparison, there is an increase