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Inflation rises to 3.1%, as fuel prices push higher: StatsCan: Statistics Canada says the pace of inflation picked up in September, as prices for gasoline ...
cbc.ca/news/business/inflation-september-2026-9.7386437
Why are so many trades apprentices struggling to complete their programs? : Canada has big ambitions to build major infrastructure projects – and those projects ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-why-trades-apprentices-struggling-complete-their-programs/
Higher gas prices drove inflation up to 3.1% in September: StatCan: Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation rose to 3.1 per cent in September as war ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/10/19/higher-gas-prices-drove-inflation-up-to-31-in-september-statcan/
Changing lifestyles may be behind Canada’s near historic low fertility rate: Canada’s fertility rate remained at a record low in 2025, while the average age of ...
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/10/09/why-canadas-fertility-rate-remains-at-a-record-low/
Cross-border travel for Canadian, U.S. tourists saw September surge compared to 2025: StatCan
ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tariffs/article/cross-border-travel-for-canadian-us-tourists-saw-september-surge-compared-to-2025-statcan/
Only 12% of Canadians ‘very hopeful’ about democracy: StatCan: A new Statistics Canada study revealed that only 12 per cent of respondents were “very hopeful” ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/only-12-of-canadians-very-hopeful-about-democracy-statcan/
Canadian economy lost 68,000 jobs in September: The decline marks a second straight month of job losses. Economists polled ahead of the release predicted ...
cbc.ca/news/business/canada-jobs-numbers-september-2026-9.7375345
Are you 55 years or older and looking for a job? Tell us your story: Canada’s employment rate rose to 6.5 per cent in September with a net total of 68 ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/are-you-55-years-or-older-and-looking-for-a-job-tell-us-your-story/
Trump says Canada ‘destroying itself’ with high immigration levels, data show numbers going down
ctvnews.ca/politics/article/trump-claims-canada-destroying-itself-by-welcoming-millions-of-people-unchecked/
Exports to the U.S. spiked in August before Trump’s 50% tariffs: StatCan - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.ca/news/12089828/donald-trump-tariffs-exports-august/
StatCan says fertility rate remains at the all-time low seen the previous year: Statistics Canada says the country’s fertility rate in 2025 remained at an ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/statcan-says-fertility-rate-remains-at-the-all-time-low-seen-the-previous-year/
macleans.ca Sep 23
The Great Generational Rip-Off - Macleans.ca: Boomers are hoarding Canada's wealth. Millennials are fighting for scraps. A radical case for redistribution.
macleans.ca/longforms/the-great-generational-rip-off/
What Canada's wastewater reveals about drug use in 8 cities: New StatCan data shows sharply different drug-use patterns across eight Canadian cities ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/wastewater-drug-use-by-city-canada-9.7357584
Canadian retail sales drop for the first time in almost a year: Canadian consumers pulled back on spending in July, a slowdown after stronger sales during the ...
financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-retail-sales-drop-july
‘One of the highest in the world’: StatCan applauds 2026 census response rate: The 2026 census saw record high response rates despite a “return to sender” social ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/2026-census-response-rate-among-highest-ever-recorded-statcan-says/
Canada's inflation rate holds firm at 3% in August: Canada's annual inflation rate held firm at three per cent in August, Statistics Canada said Monday ...
cbc.ca/news/business/inflation-august-2026-9.7342791
Canada's economy posts fastest growth in three years: Canada's GDP rebounded in the second quarter, posting the highest growth in three years. Read more
financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-gdp-fastest-growth-3-years
The US wants to win Canadian visitors back, but tourists say ‘it’s a wasted effort’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-us-canada-tariffs-travel-tourism-b3045515.html
Economy sheds 42,000 jobs, unemployment rate steady in August, says StatCan: StatCan said there was little change in the private sector and self-employment in ...
globalnews.ca/news/12047702/economy-sheds-42000-jobs-unemployment-rate-steady-august-statcan/
Key FactsCanada loses 42,000 jobs in August
Sep 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- The employment decline ended a streak of 181,000 jobs added between April and July.
- Public-sector employment fell by 20,000, while manufacturing unexpectedly added 22,000 jobs.
- Annual wage growth cooled to two per cent in August, from 2.8 per cent in July and 3.3 per cent in June.
- Workers aged 15 to 24 lost 19,000 jobs; students’ unemployment rate averaged 15.9 per cent from May to August, two points below 2025.
the economy was showing signs of a rebound heading into the re-escalating trade war, which puts Canada on more solid footing to handle the new duties.— Governor Tiff Macklem of the Bank of Canada, describing the economy ahead of the new U.S. tariffs.
OpinionOpinion: An elite summit won't fix Canada's economic woes: Despite what misleading headlines say, Canada's economy continues to steadily fall behind ...
financialpost.com/opinion/elite-summit-wont-fix-canada-economic-woes
Inflation stayed at 3% in August as travel costs soared, says StatCan: Consumer inflation held steady at three per cent last month compared to a year earlier as ...
globalnews.ca/news/12058045/inflation-august-2026/
Economy grew 3.3 per cent annualized in Q2: StatCan: Statistics Canada says real gross domestic product rose at a healthy rate of 3.3 per cent on an annualized ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/08/28/statcan-set-to-report-q2-gdp-results-after-surprise-q1-contraction/
OpinionWhy Canada should treat AI as a productivity challenge, not a countdown to white-collar extinction
thestar.com/business/opinion/why-canada-should-treat-ai-as-a-productivity-challenge-not-a-countdown-to-white-collar-extinction/article_dbdb16c0-e384-44db-9b36-f545727a845b.html
Paid articlePaywall Canadian travellers increasingly exploring their home base and it’s costing Americans
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Canada lost almost 42,000 jobs in August: Statistics Canada: Alex Grassino, global chief economist and multi-asset solutions for Manulife Investment Management ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/video/shows/the-street/2026/09/04/canada-lost-almost-42000-jobs-in-august-statistics-canada/
‘Wasted effort’: Trade war blocks U.S. tourism groups from winning Canadian visitors
ctvnews.ca/world/trumps-tariffs/article/wasted-effort-trade-war-blocks-us-tourism-groups-from-winning-canadian-visitors/
OpinionOpinion: Alberta has a hate problem — even if we don't acknowledge it: Call this what it is. Alberta has a real, accelerating problem with hate directed at South ...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-alberta-hate-crime-sikh
StatCan figures show minor economic bump from FIFA World Cup soccer matches: New figures from Statistics Canada show the FIFA World Cup modestly boosted economic ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/08/28/statcan-figures-show-minor-economic-bump-from-fifa-world-cup-soccer-matches/
Statistics Canada numbers show Canadians becoming less accepting of gender diversity
cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/statistics-canada-numbers-show-canadians-becoming-less-accepting-of-gender-diversity-9.7308026
The 15 US states most dependent on Canadian tourists: Canadians are traveling to the US less and less amid Trump's presidency. It's hurting many state economies ...
businessinsider.com/us-states-most-dependent-on-canadian-tourists-2026-8
Canada’s weaker loonie helped drive a wider trade surplus in June: StatCan - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.ca/news/12008543/canada-exports-trade-surplus-june-2026/
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.6 per cent in June at $74.3B: Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.6 per cent to $74.3 billion in June ...
ctvnews.ca/business/article/statistics-canada-reports-retail-sales-up-06-per-cent-in-june-at-743b/
Canada added 75K jobs in July ‘summer surge,’ but uncertainty remains: Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, according to Statistics Canada, as the national ...
globalnews.ca/news/12012749/jobs-unemployment-report-july-2026/
Key FactsCanada adds 75,000 July jobs as recovery remains incomplete
Aug 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cp24.com
- Statistics Canada reported 75,000 new positions in July, well above the 15,000 gain expected by economists polled by Reuters, with both full- and part-time work increasing.
- The country had 181,000 more jobs than in April and 196,000 more than a year earlier, according to Statistics Canada.
- Wholesale and retail trade gained 21,000 positions but remained 50,000 below its year-earlier level, while finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing added 18,000 and professional, scientific and technical services added 17,000.
- The Bank of Canada kept its policy rate at 2.25% for a sixth consecutive meeting in July, while Desjardins economist Royce Mendes said a rate increase was unlikely before 2027.
That said, even with the big gains seen in July, the labour market isn’t back to full health. As evidence of that, the annual pace of wage growth decelerated further … right around the rate of inflation.— Nathan Janzen, RBC assistant chief economist, in a note to clients.
Gordie Howe bridge saw more than 41K crossings into Canada in first 5 days: StatCan
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/08/11/gordie-howe-bridge-saw-more-than-41k-crossings-into-canada-in-first-5-days-statcan/
Consumer inflation ticked up to 3% in July, Statistics Canada says: Consumer inflation rose in July as gas prices increased, according to Statistics Canada ...
globalnews.ca/news/12023818/consumer-price-index-inflation-july/
Here's a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces: Canada’s annual inflation rate was 3.0 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/08/17/heres-a-list-of-july-inflation-rates-for-canadian-provinces/
Manufacturing sales rise for fifth consecutive month in June: StatCan: Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose for a fifth straight month in June ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/08/14/manufacturing-sales-rise-for-fifth-consecutive-month-in-june-statcan/
Alleged spy worked for Canadian government agencies before NATO internship, CBC finds
cbc.ca/news/investigates/canadian-nato-intern-espionage-arrest-biwei-zhang-9.7290088
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus grew to $3.9B in June: Statistics Canada says the country’s merchandise trade surplus rose to $3 ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/08/04/statistics-canada-reports-merchandise-trade-surplus-grew-to-39b-in-june/
The Globe and Mail Aug 07
Canada adds 75,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate hits two-year low: Economy added far more positions than expected, with gains in both the full-time and ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-canada-labour-force-survey-jobs-unemployment-rate-july-2026/
Key FactsUS Payrolls Fell by 23,000 in July
Aug 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businessinsider.com
- Employment fell by 23,000 jobs in July, marking the first negative monthly payroll reading since February.
- The unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped from 4.2% to 4.1%.
- The BLS revised June’s job gain from 57,000 to 20,000 and May’s from 129,000 to 63,000, leaving 103,000 fewer jobs than previously reported.
- Leisure and hospitality lost 40,000 jobs in July, while healthcare, construction, and information were among the sectors adding employment.
Today's weak payrolls print may ease the pressure on the Fed to raise rates at its September meeting, but next week's inflation data will still likely be the deciding factor. If those numbers come in hotter than expected, a cooler labor market may not be enough to quiet the calls for hikes inside the Fed, or lower expectations outside of it.— Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, on today's payrolls data.
Canada’s tourism industry saw massive boom in early 2026: StatCan: According to Statistics Canada, 2026 first-quarter tourism spending in Canada saw a 5 ...
ctvnews.ca/business/article/canadas-tourism-industry-saw-massive-boom-in-early-2026-statcan/
thecanadianpressnews.ca Jul 22
National crime rates and crime severity both fell in 2025: StatCan: OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says both the crime rate and the severity of crimes decreased in ...
thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/national-crime-rates-and-crime-severity-both-fell-in-2025-statcan/article_145993a2-0f65-5197-979b-027201741510.html
Inflation cooled to 2.8% in June as gas prices fell, says StatCan: Consumers paid less for gas at the pump in June compared to May, and that helped cool annual ...
globalnews.ca/news/11972303/consumer-price-index-inflation-june-2026/
Trump's aggressive policies are backfiring: They are turning away from the USA
fnp.de/wirtschaft/trumps-aggressive-politik-raecht-sich-sie-wenden-sich-von-den-usa-ab-zr-94421589.html
The Globe and Mail Aug 06
Alleged NATO spy worked for more federal departments than previously reported, court documents show
theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-alleged-nato-spy-more-federal-departments-previously-reported-court/
A biological male who now identifies as a woman was recently charged with sexually assaulting children as young as four while babysitting them ... Show more
Canadians spent $3.3B less on travel to US after Trump returned to White House: Report
thehill.com/policy/international/5994814-canadian-us-travel-declines-report/
Crime down in Toronto and Ontario, new StatCan data reveals: Both the crime rate and an index that captures the severity of crimes committed in Toronto and ...
cp24.com/local/toronto/2026/07/22/crime-down-in-toronto-and-ontario-new-statcan-data-reveals/
OpinionYou might already be a millionaire. Average household net worth tops $1M in Canada: Dale Jackson
bnnbloomberg.ca/investing/opinion/2026/07/24/you-might-already-be-a-millionaire-average-household-net-worth-tops-1m-in-canada-dale-jackson/
Labour productivity increases with age in Canada — until it doesn't: Labour productivity at Canadian companies increases with age, but only until workers are in ...
financialpost.com/news/economy/labour-productivity-increases-with-age-in-canada-until-it-doesnt
Paid articlePaywall Nearly 80 per cent of Canada's past year job gains were in one province: Alberta: Alberta added nearly 80,000 jobs in the past 12 months, while all of Canada ...
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Crime is down across Canada, while public safety remains a fear for many: Canadian crime rates fell across nearly every category in 2025, offering some ...
ctvnews.ca/canada/article/crime-is-down-across-canada-while-public-safety-remains-a-fear-for-many/
for some students Jul 20
Airfares jump and hotel prices soar on World Cup demand spike: Customers paid a lot more for travel services last month, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver — ...
nsnews.com/national-business/airfares-jump-and-hotel-prices-soar-on-world-cup-demand-spike-12569178
Ontario loses 16.7K jobs in June, wiping some previous gains: New figures released by Statistics Canada revealed Ontario lost 16,700 jobs in the past month ...
globalnews.ca/news/11961500/ontario-job-figures-june/
Canadian trips to U.S. inch up despite months-long travel boycott: Canadian resident return trips from the U.S. edged up in June by 3.2 per cent compared to the ...
cbc.ca/news/business/canada-us-travel-increase-9.7268692
Manufacturing sales increase for fourth consecutive month in May to hit record high
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/07/15/manufacturing-sales-increase-for-fourth-consecutive-month-in-may-to-hit-record-high/
Bank of Canada ready to move ‘in either direction,’ Devlin says after rate hold : The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady for the sixth consecutive ...
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/economics/2026/07/15/boc-ready-to-move-in-either-direction-veteran-investor-says-after-sixth-straight-interest-rate-hold/
Canadian Visitors Are Slowly Returning To US—But Significantly Lag 2024 Volume: More Canadian visitors came to the U.S. in June than a year ago—but the numbers ...
forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2026/07/14/canadian-visitors-to-us-up-june-but-down-since-2024/
Canada’s exports were up for the 4th straight month, says StatCan: Canada's economy was in a trade surplus for the third straight month in May and exports were ...
globalnews.ca/news/11956257/canada-exports-trade-surplus/
Canadian travel to U.S. ticks up in June, but remains far below pre-Trump levels: Statistics Canada says residents travelled more to the U.S. last month ...
cp24.com/news/money/2026/07/13/canadian-travel-to-us-ticks-up-in-june-but-remains-far-below-pre-trump-levels/
Unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in June with 18K new jobs, says StatCan: The Canadian economy kept adding jobs at a steady pace in June, in part because the youth ...
globalnews.ca/news/11960902/unemployment-jobs-report-june-labour-force-survey/
Key FactsUS Job Growth Slows Sharply in June
Jul 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- Job creation in the United States slowed to just 57,000 positions in June, less than half of the previous month’s total.
- The unemployment rate declined to 4.2% mainly because many unemployed people stopped looking for work.
- Sectors like restaurants and retail shed jobs despite expectations of a boost from the World Cup events.
- A growing mismatch exists between employer demands for experienced workers and the qualifications of available job seekers, partly influenced by AI adoption.
"We continue to hear that a lot of Americans are struggling to make ends meet," he said. "If you're catering to the upper-end of the K, you're doing fine. If you're catering to the lower part of the K, you're seeing some challenges in the last couple of months."— Chad Moutray, chief economist at the National Restaurant Association, commenting on consumer spending and the 'K-shaped' economy
The Globe and Mail Jul 11
Youth job market brightens in summer after prolonged slump: Employment for group aged 15 to 24 adds 33,000 positions in June, pushing down cohort’s jobless rate ...
theglobeandmail.com/business/article-youth-job-market-brightens-in-summer-after-prolonged-slump/
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The inflation rate that actually matters most in retirement: Watching prices rise while you’re living on a fixed income sounds like a recipe for stress ...
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/retirement/article-the-inflation-rate-that-actually-matters-most-in-retirement/
Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: StatsCan: Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/gun-related-intimate-partner-violence-statistics-canada-9.7264967
StatCan study examines the role real estate investors play in housing price increases
bnnbloomberg.ca/business/real-estate/2026/07/08/statcan-study-examines-the-role-real-estate-investors-play-in-housing-price-increases/
How extreme weather makes life more expensive for Canadians: Wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories. Floods in Manitoba. Heat waves in Eastern Canada ...
cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/extreme-weather-canada-expensive-9.7261826
OpinionColby Cosh: How long before Statistics Canada loses complete touch with the economy?
nationalpost.com/opinion/colby-cosh-statistics-canada-is-getting-dumber
Canadians paid 45% more for tomatoes and 25% more for beef chuck in May: StatCan inflation report
nationalpost.com/news/canada/consumer-price-index-may-2026
Condo fees are out of control. Here's how buyers can keep them in check: Robert McLister: Most condo buyers tend to gloss over the cost and fallout of condo fees ...
financialpost.com/real-estate/condo-fees-out-of-control-buyers-keep-check
OpinionMatthew Lau: Why are food prices so high? Ottawa, investigate thyself: The Competition Bureau wants to know why food prices keep rising. It should start with ...
financialpost.com/opinion/why-food-prices-high-ottawa-investigate-thyself
‘It’s insane’: Groceries keep squeezing Canadians as tomato prices spike 45%, StatCan says
ctvnews.ca/business/article/tomato-prices-increased-45-in-a-year-as-inflation-accelerates-statcan-says/
Key FactsTomato Price Surge Drives Rising Inflation
Jun 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bnnbloomberg.ca
- Inflation climbed to 3.2% in May, marking the highest level in over two years.
- Grocery prices increased 4.3% compared to last year, steadily straining consumers’ finances.
- Fresh produce saw sharp price hikes, with tomatoes alone rising by 45%.
- Despite recent fuel price drops, inflation near three percent is expected to persist in the coming months.
"The price is increasing. The rent is. The food. But our salary is not changing," she said. "So I have a big frustration about that."— Alisson Zani, a shopper who hunts for deals from store to store; she points to the gap between rising prices and stagnant wages