Canada, December and inflation rate
Statistics Canada projects the population could grow to just 45.2 million in the next 50 years on the low-end, or 80.8 million on the high-end.
Canadian retail sales were unchanged in November from October at C$67.57 billion ($46.99 billion), as higher sales at motor vehicle and parts dealers were offset by lower sales at food and beverage retailers,
Canada's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.8% in December, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday, slightly lower than expected and a tick below the prior month's 1.9%. Market reaction: [CAD/] Link: COMMENTARY DOUG PORTER,
OTTAWA--The overall share of after-tax income held by Canada's middle-class households declined over a one-year period, as investment gains failed to keep pace with higher debt payments, the country's data-gathering agency said Wednesday.
Youth unemployment rates in British Columbia have risen, leaving young job seekers like Cassandra Ogalino struggling to find steady employment.
Canada's biggest job gains in two years capped off 2024 on a high note before the economy is potentially thrown into a tariff war with the US.
Canada's annual inflation rate dropped to 1.8% in December, Statistics Canada said on Tuesday, slightly lower than expected and a tick below the prior month's 1.9%.
Despite the decline, Tuesday’s Statistics Canada data reveals B.C. has the highest rate of inflation among all provinces. The national rate hit 1.8 per cent in December, as Canadians more broadly saw consumer prices drop 0.4 per cent.
Retail sales in Canada grew 1.8% YOY, but gains from Black Friday were offset by postal strikes, harsh weather, and the timing of Cyber Monday.
Staff Sergeant Ryan Hoetmer presented the November 2024 statistics to Council at the January 15 regular council meeting. He told council that the property crime has seen a six percent increase compared to November 2023, explaining that the increase was the result of mischief calls the RCMP have been responding to.
Ikea Canada has announced its latest round of price cuts on more than 550 products as part of the company’s push to make home furnishing 'more affordable.'