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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 reports that payroll employment in Canada rose by 32,800 jobs in July 2024, reflecting a 0.2% increase after a decline in June. Over the past year, payroll employment has grown by 157,700 jobs, or 0.9%. The health care and social assistance sector led the
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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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Durham Region Transit (DRT) has added six electric buses to its fleet as part of the E-Mission Zero program. This initiative is aimed at achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2037 through a sustainable network of vehicles, infrastructure, and facilities. The introduction of these electric buses is a step in
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A parking lot located next to 132 Church Street in Bowmanville will be closed temporarily during specific hours over two days. According to the local municipal authority, the closure will take place from 11 p.m. on December 3 to 3 p.m. on December 4, and again from 11
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In 2023, apprenticeship programs across Canada, excluding Alberta, experienced an increase in new registrations and certifications. According to data, there were 70,521 new registrations, marking an 8.0% rise from 2022 and surpassing pre-pandemic levels observed in 2019. The number of Canadians receiving trade certificates also grew by 3.
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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 2022 Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) evaluated the literacy, numeracy, and adaptive problem-solving skills of Canadians aged 16 to 65. The results indicate that Canadians scored above the average of the 27 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries involved in the assessment. The
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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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Statistics Canada released the Labour Force Survey for November 2024, indicating a national employment figure of 20,647,000. This reflects a 0.2% increase from the previous month. Employment gains were primarily in full-time positions, with an addition of 54,000 jobs. The unemployment rate rose to 6.8%
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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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Statistics Canada has released data on labour productivity, hourly compensation, and unit labour costs for the third quarter of 2024. The report indicates a decline in labour productivity by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter. This marks the third consecutive quarter of declining productivity, following decreases of 0.1%