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According to Statistics Canada, the median employment income for newly certified journeypersons in Canada was $56,580 in 2022, reflecting a 1.0% rise from the previous year. Despite this increase, certain trades such as early childhood educators and ironworkers reported income levels that have not returned to pre-pandemic standards.
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Statistics Canada has released the Electric Power Selling Price Index (EPSPI) for January 2025. This index tracks price changes in electricity sales from distributors to commercial and industrial users across Canada. The January 2025 data show regional and provincial variations in electricity pricing, providing a comprehensive view of the current
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Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey for February 2025 reports that employment in Ontario rose by 0.2%, with a total of 8,257,000 individuals employed in the province. The unemployment rate in Ontario dropped by 0.3 percentage points to reach 7.3%. On a national level,
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According to Statistics Canada, the Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) in Canada decreased by 1.2% in December 2024 from December 2023. This downturn was predominantly driven by reductions in the grains and oilseeds indexes. Conversely, the index for livestock and animal products recorded gains, offering some counterbalance to the
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According to Statistics Canada, the country's merchandise trade statistics for January 2025 reported significant changes. Exports increased by 5.5% and imports rose by 2.3%, marking record levels for both. The data indicates a widening trade surplus with global markets during this period. This activity unfolds against
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Statistics Canada has released data on the average retail prices of selected products for January 2025. This release provides insights into pricing trends across various consumer goods. The information is derived from transaction records collected from retailers across Canada, offering a comprehensive overview of market prices at the beginning of
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Statistics Canada reports an increase in labour productivity for Canadian businesses by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This quarterly growth represents the highest rate recorded in the past year, with the annual productivity growth rate for 2024 also reaching 0.6%. The productivity increase was predominantly observed
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Statistics Canada's 2023 data shows that Canada had 2,655 head office locations, representing a 0.3% decrease from the previous year. Employment figures in these offices rose modestly, with an additional 250 individuals employed, bringing the total to 211,445. The majority of these jobs are concentrated
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Statistics Canada has reported that job vacancies in Canada rose by 15,500 (+3.0%) in December 2024, reaching a total of 536,100. This increase occurred despite a year-over-year decline, with vacancies down by 98,100 (-15.5%) compared to December 2023. Additionally, the average weekly earnings in Canada
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According to Statistics Canada, the national new housing price index fell by 0.1% in January 2025. This decline follows a similar decrease reported in December 2024. Among 27 surveyed census metropolitan areas (CMAs), housing prices remained stable in 15 areas. Nine CMAs reported an increase in new housing prices,
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In December 2024, the latest statistics from Statistics Canada indicate changes in Employment Insurance (EI) across Canada. The number of Canadians receiving regular EI benefits experienced a slight decrease of 0.4%, equating to about 1,900 fewer recipients compared to the previous month. This continued a downward trend observed
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According to Statistics Canada, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 1.9% in January 2025 compared to the previous year. This follows a 1.8% rise recorded in December 2024. The CPI without gasoline also saw an increase of 1.7% in the same period. Gasoline and natural gas