Payroll employment inches higher in April
Fatih Sahin Canada’s payroll employment rose modestly in April, with hiring in health care and public administration offsetting declines in…
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Older workers now make up a growing share of Canadian businesses, study finds
Canada’s workforce has grown older over the past two decades, few households have adopted alternative energy systems, fewer…
Building Construction Investment Rises to $23.6 Billion in April
Canada’s investment in building construction rose to $23.6 billion in April, driven by stronger residential construction activity, particularly…
Inflation Rate Climbs to 3.2% in May as Gasoline and Food Prices Rise
Canadian inflation accelerated in May, with consumer prices rising 3.2 percent from a year earlier, up from 2.8…
Retail Sales Edge Higher in April as Fuel and Vehicle Purchases Offset Broader Weakness
Canadian retail sales rose 0.5 percent to $73.0 billion in April, supported by stronger sales at gasoline stations…
Manufacturing and Raw Material Prices Continue to Rise in May
Prices charged by Canadian manufacturers increased for a fifth consecutive month in May, driven by higher costs for…
Canada’s population falls in first quarter as immigration slows and non-permanent resident numbers decline
Canada’s population declined by an estimated 55,025 people in the first quarter of 2026, the first quarterly decrease…
Manufacturing sales hit record $77.1B in April as energy prices drive gains
Canadian manufacturers posted record sales in April as higher petroleum production and stronger energy prices pushed shipments to…
Smith renews push for Alberta role in North American energy security
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith renewed her call for closer economic ties between Canada, the United States and Mexico.…
Wholesale sales rise in April as building materials and metals drive gains
Canadian wholesale sales increased in April, with stronger demand for building materials and metal products offsetting weaker sales…