Analysis in Brief

Journals and periodicals: 11-621-M
Description: The papers published in the Analysis in Brief analytical series shed light on current economic issues. Aimed at a general audience, they cover a wide range of topics including National Accounts, business enterprises, trade, transportation, agriculture, the environment, manufacturing, science and technology, services, etc.
Frequency: Occasional
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Workforce insights: Demographics in the food services and drinking places subsector, 2017 to 2023 September 23, 2025 More information
Impact of tariffs on businesses in Canada: Expectations and strategic responses, third quarter of 2025 September 18, 2025 More information
Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2025 September 11, 2025 More information
Easing revenue growth for service industries in 2024 June 23, 2025 More information
Workforce insights: Demographics in the travel arrangement, reservation and accommodation services industries, 2017 to 2023 June 20, 2025 More information
Analysis on artificial intelligence use by businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2025 June 16, 2025 More information
Impact of tariffs on businesses in Canada: Expectations and strategic responses, second quarter of 2025 June 9, 2025 More information
The Canadian Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sector, 2022 May 12, 2025 More information
Impacts of rising costs and claims on personal automobile insurance profitability and consumers in Canada April 2, 2025 More information
Analysis of businesses outsourcing work in Canada, first quarter of 2025 March 20, 2025 More information
Analysis on majority women-owned businesses, first quarter of 2025 March 13, 2025 More information
Workforce Insights: Demographics in the publishing industries subsector, 2015 to 2023 January 9, 2025 More information
The state of business financing and debt in Canada, fourth quarter of 2024 December 19, 2024 More information
Workforce insights: Demographics in the motion picture, video and sound recording industries, 2015 to 2023 December 18, 2024 More information
Analysis of labour challenges in Canada, fourth quarter of 2024 December 12, 2024 More information
Workforce insights: Demographics in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector from 2015 to 2023 November 28, 2024 More information
Analysis on Federal Business Innovation and Growth Support to Canadian Exporters, 2021 November 14, 2024 More information
Gender pay gaps among board directors and officers in Canada October 15, 2024 More information
Analysis on inventory management among businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2024 October 3, 2024 More information
Analysis on expected use of artificial intelligence by businesses in Canada, third quarter of 2024 September 12, 2024 More information
Shifting Economic Conditions Impact Service Industries in 2023 August 22, 2024 More information
The evolving landscape of Canadian lending: Key trends in mortgage and non-mortgage loans August 14, 2024 More information
Short-term rentals in the Canadian housing market July 30, 2024 More information
Analysis on artificial intelligence use by businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2024 June 20, 2024 More information
Analysis on small businesses in Canada, second quarter of 2024 June 13, 2024 More information
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on inbound visitors to Canada June 10, 2024 More information
The Canadian Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sector, 2021 June 10, 2024 More information
Gross domestic product, 2023: An in-depth look at provincial and territorial economies June 7, 2024 More information
Insights into the impact of extreme weather trends in Canada on homeowners insurance profitability and consumers May 15, 2024 More information
A comparison of investments of official language minority owned businesses in rural and urban areas May 2, 2024 More information
Analysis on majority women-owned businesses, first quarter of 2024 March 8, 2024 More information
A portrait of official language minority owned businesses that received federal business innovation and growth support, 2020 February 29, 2024 More information
The expectations and economic outlook among businesses majority-owned by racialized individuals, fourth quarter of 2023 December 21, 2023 More information
Chipping away at economic growth: Jobs, gross domestic product, and research in the semiconductor industry November 10, 2023 More information
Analysis on interprovincial trade in Canada, third quarter of 2023 October 5, 2023 More information
Analysis of payment methods accepted by businesses, third quarter of 2023 September 14, 2023 More information
Commuting to work by car and public transit grows in 2023 August 22, 2023 More information
Return to life after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic: A look at culture, arts, entertainment and recreation services in 2022 August 22, 2023 More information
Strong revenue growth for service industries in 2022 August 15, 2023 More information
Analysis on Federal Business Innovation and Growth Support to Clean Technology, 2016 to 2020 July 20, 2023 More information
The growing share of private short-term rental revenue in the Canadian accommodation services subsector: Trends from 2017 to 2021 June 30, 2023 More information
Analysis on labour challenges in Canada, second quarter of 2023 June 22, 2023 More information
Exporters in Canada: Expected obstacles and perceived competitiveness in international markets, second quarter of 2023 June 20, 2023 More information
Gross domestic product, 2022: An in-depth look at provincial and territorial economies June 8, 2023 More information
Enduring effects of the pandemic: The case of the passenger car rental industry in New Brunswick April 11, 2023 More information
Analysis on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2023 March 23, 2023 More information
Analysis on businesses majority-owned by women, first quarter of 2023 - ARCHIVED March 16, 2023 More information
Analysis on supply chain challenges and conditions in Canada, first quarter of 2023 - ARCHIVED March 9, 2023 More information
Retail e-commerce and COVID-19: How online sales evolved as in-person shopping resumed February 21, 2023 More information
Sawmill industry in Canada: 15 years in review February 20, 2023 More information
The Canadian Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sector, 2020 January 30, 2023 More information
Analysis of challenges to worker recruitment and retention, fourth quarter of 2022 December 22, 2022 More information
Analysis on businesses majority-owned by immigrants to Canada and businesses majority-owned by racialized persons, fourth quarter of 2022 December 15, 2022 More information
Immigrant women among board directors and officers: From admission in Canada to executive roles December 8, 2022 More information
The state of business financing and debt in Canada, fourth quarter of 2022 December 8, 2022 More information
Expectations and economic outlook among businesses majority-owned by immigrants, third quarter of 2022 September 20, 2022 More information
Analysis on business expectations of rising prices in Canada, third quarter of 2022 September 12, 2022 More information
Analysis on supply chains in Canada, third quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED September 1, 2022 More information
Grants, subsidies, donations, corporate sponsorships and fundraising take centre stage in the not-for-profit performing arts industries in Canada August 22, 2022 More information
Gross domestic product, 2021: An in-depth look at provincial and territorial economies - ARCHIVED August 12, 2022 More information
Adjusting to life in a pandemic: Embracing culture, arts and other leisure services in 2021 July 27, 2022 More information
Forging ahead during the pandemic: How selected service industries bounced back in 2021 - ARCHIVED July 18, 2022 More information
National Gross domestic product by industry, April 2022 - ARCHIVED June 30, 2022 More information
Analysis on labour challenges in Canada, second quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED June 23, 2022 More information
Analysis on businesses majority-owned by women, second quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED June 9, 2022 More information
Analysis on supply chains in Canada, second quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED June 2, 2022 More information
When the world changed: How the rental vehicle industry in British Columbia adjusted to the pandemic May 3, 2022 More information
Analysis on supply chains in Canada, first quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED March 17, 2022 More information
Analysis on businesses majority-owned by various sub-population groups and visible minorities, first quarter of 2022 - ARCHIVED March 10, 2022 More information
Analysis on small businesses in Canada, first quarter of 2022 March 3, 2022 More information
The Canadian Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sector, 2019 January 28, 2022 More information
Finding their way through the pandemic: Half-year 2021 flash estimates of selected service industries January 12, 2022 More information
Extensions of indicators on base erosion and profit shifting in Canada December 2, 2021 More information
Trends in household non-mortgage loans: The evolution of Canadian household debt before and during COVID-19 August 23, 2021 More information
Overview of Canadian registered aircraft (as of December 31, 2020) May 13, 2021 More information
The Canadian Research and Development Pharmaceutical Sector May 7, 2021 More information
Trends in the Canadian mortgage market: Before and during COVID-19 February 17, 2021 More information
The Retail Cannabis Market in Canada: A Portrait of the First Year - ARCHIVED December 11, 2019 More information
Wastewater-based Estimates of Cannabis and Drug Use in Canada: Pilot test Detailed Results - ARCHIVED August 26, 2019 More information
Classifying Cannabis in the Canadian Statistical System - ARCHIVED July 24, 2019 More information
Indicators of profit shifting by multinational enterprises operating in Canada - ARCHIVED June 18, 2019 More information
Exploring the significance of Asia's corporate control in Canada - ARCHIVED June 11, 2019 More information
Multinational enterprises in Canada - ARCHIVED April 1, 2019 More information
Where did Vancouverites Go to Shop in 2016?: A Snapshot of Vancouver Retail Store Sales by Shopping Centre Type - ARCHIVED September 12, 2017 More information
Inflation in Atlantic Canada fuelled more by oil-linked products - ARCHIVED June 23, 2017 More information
Local Manufacturing Data: A longitudinal analysis of manufacturing sales and employment for Canada’s largest CMAs - ARCHIVED November 14, 2016 More information
Retail E-Commerce in Canada - ARCHIVED November 14, 2016 More information
Wholesale Trade: The Year 2015 in Review - ARCHIVED September 26, 2016 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2014 in Review - ARCHIVED September 2, 2015 More information
Retail: The Year 2014 in Review - ARCHIVED August 4, 2015 More information
Performance of oil and gas field machinery manufacturing - ARCHIVED February 3, 2015 More information
Retail: The Year 2013 in Review - ARCHIVED December 17, 2014 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2013 in Review - ARCHIVED September 22, 2014 More information
2002-2012: A Decade of Change in Canadian Manufacturing Exports - ARCHIVED March 19, 2014 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2012 in Review - ARCHIVED September 9, 2013 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2011 in Review - ARCHIVED August 3, 2012 More information
An Overview of the Lumber Industry in Canada, 2004 to 2010 - ARCHIVED January 19, 2012 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2010 in Review - ARCHIVED June 20, 2011 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2009 in Review - ARCHIVED June 24, 2010 More information
Housing Market Prices in Canada: The Year 2009 in Review - ARCHIVED June 17, 2010 More information
Consumer Price Inflation by Frequency of Purchase - ARCHIVED June 9, 2010 More information
Producer Prices: The Year 2009 in Review - ARCHIVED May 20, 2010 More information
Legal and Accounting Services: A Profile - ARCHIVED December 2, 2009 More information
Indebtedness and Liquidity of Non-financial Corporations - ARCHIVED November 17, 2009 More information
Age of Education Infrastructure: Recent Trends - ARCHIVED September 3, 2009 More information
Retailers Competing for Market Share: 2008 Retail Sales - ARCHIVED July 31, 2009 More information
Wholesale Trade: The Year 2008 in Review - ARCHIVED May 5, 2009 More information
Retail Trade: How the Provinces Fared in 2008 - ARCHIVED May 1, 2009 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2008 in Review - ARCHIVED April 29, 2009 More information
Consumer Prices: The Year 2008 in Review - ARCHIVED March 23, 2009 More information
Retailers Competing for Market Share: 2007 Retail Sales in Review - ARCHIVED July 31, 2008 More information
Consumer Prices: The Year 2007 in Review - ARCHIVED June 26, 2008 More information
Wholesale Trade: The Year 2007 in Review - ARCHIVED May 29, 2008 More information
Retail Trade: How the Provinces Fared in 2007 - ARCHIVED May 26, 2008 More information
Federal Public Service Retirements: Trends in the New Millennium - ARCHIVED May 9, 2008 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2007 in Review - ARCHIVED April 29, 2008 More information
New Motor Vehicle Sales: 2007 in Review - ARCHIVED April 23, 2008 More information
Age of Public Infrastructure: A Provincial Perspective - ARCHIVED February 13, 2008 More information
Employment Trends in the Core Public Administration: A Geographical Profile - ARCHIVED January 10, 2008 More information
Christmas Shopping: 2006 in Review - ARCHIVED December 6, 2007 More information
International Trade by the Information and Communication Technologies Sector - ARCHIVED November 26, 2007 More information
Science and Engineering PhDs: A Canadian Portrait - ARCHIVED October 24, 2007 More information
Heavy Fuel Oil Consumption in Canada - ARCHIVED September 6, 2007 More information
Female Employment in the Core (Federal) Public Administration - ARCHIVED September 4, 2007 More information
Retailers Competing for Market Share: 2006 Retail Sales in Review - ARCHIVED July 25, 2007 More information
Retail Trade: How the Provinces Fared in 2006 - ARCHIVED June 27, 2007 More information
The Canadian Lumber Industry: Recent Trends - ARCHIVED June 7, 2007 More information
Wholesale Trade: The Year 2006 in Review - ARCHIVED May 10, 2007 More information
New Motor Vehicle Sales: 2006 in Review - ARCHIVED April 23, 2007 More information
Employment Trends in the Federal Public Service - ARCHIVED March 5, 2007 More information
National Survey of the Work and Health of Nurses 2005: Provincial Profiles - ARCHIVED December 11, 2006 More information
Gift Cards: The Gift of Choice - ARCHIVED December 4, 2006 More information
Research and Development for New Energy Technologies in the Private Sector - ARCHIVED November 30, 2006 More information
From the Vine to the Glass: Canada's Grape and Wine Industry - ARCHIVED October 16, 2006 More information
Competing for the Retail Drug Market - ARCHIVED September 18, 2006 More information
Boom Times: Canada's Crude Petroleum Industry - ARCHIVED September 11, 2006 More information
Death of a Spouse: The Impact on Income for Senior Men and Women - ARCHIVED July 10, 2006 More information
Manufacturing: The Year 2005 in Review - ARCHIVED June 28, 2006 More information
An Analysis of the Transportation Industry in 2005 - ARCHIVED June 14, 2006 More information
Review of Non-residential Construction in 2005 - ARCHIVED May 23, 2006 More information
An Analysis of Consumer Prices in 2005 - ARCHIVED May 17, 2006 More information
Foreign Banks in the Canadian Market - ARCHIVED May 3, 2006 More information
Between the Producer and Retailer: A Review of Wholesale Trade for 2005 - ARCHIVED April 28, 2006 More information
Canadian Retailers Competing for the Consumer's Food Dollar - ARCHIVED April 11, 2006 More information
The Dynamics of Overqualification: Canada's Underemployed University Graduates - ARCHIVED April 6, 2006 More information
Feeding the Dragon: Canadian Exporters and a Booming China - ARCHIVED March 14, 2006 More information
Canada's Private Colleges: The Lesser Known Players in Postsecondary Education - ARCHIVED February 17, 2006 More information
The Age of Public Infrastructure in Canada - ARCHIVED January 30, 2006 More information
Christmas Shopping: A Provincial Perspective - ARCHIVED December 7, 2005 More information
How Business-to-business Sales Dominate E-commerce - ARCHIVED November 16, 2005 More information
Provincial Retail Trade Since the Turn of the Millennium - ARCHIVED October 17, 2005 More information
Chronic Unemployment: A Statistical Profile - ARCHIVED September 6, 2005 More information
Does Inflation Vary with Income? - ARCHIVED June 17, 2005 More information
Gift Cards: A Win-win Way to Give - ARCHIVED May 24, 2005 More information
Is Inflation Higher for Seniors? - ARCHIVED May 17, 2005 More information
Too Many Trucks on the Road? - ARCHIVED May 13, 2005 More information
Wholesalers: A Key Link in Canada's Economy - ARCHIVED April 27, 2005 More information
Manufacturing in 2004: Year-end Review by Province - ARCHIVED April 25, 2005 More information
Federal Personal Income Tax: Slicing the Pie - ARCHIVED April 22, 2005 More information
Canada, a Big Energy Consumer: A Regional Perspective - ARCHIVED March 23, 2005 More information
Stretching or Shrinking? The Textile and Clothing Industries in Canada - ARCHIVED March 21, 2005 More information
Canadian Direct Investment in 'Offshore Financial Centers' - ARCHIVED March 14, 2005 More information
Sport Utility Vehicles: Driving Change - ARCHIVED February 16, 2005 More information
Consumer Holiday Shopping Patterns - ARCHIVED December 9, 2004 More information
The Pumpkin: A Growing Vegetable - ARCHIVED October 28, 2004 More information
Earnings of Highly and of Less Educated Couples in the Canadian Labour Market, 1980 to 2000 - ARCHIVED October 13, 2004 More information
Broadband Internet: Removing the Speed Limit for Canadian Firms - ARCHIVED September 27, 2004 More information
Widowhood: Consequences on Income for Senior Women - ARCHIVED July 22, 2004 More information
The Soaring Loonie and Prices: Lower Inflation for Consumers? - ARCHIVED June 24, 2004 More information
Cross-border Acquisitions: A Canadian Perspective - ARCHIVED May 25, 2004 More information
On the Move with Homebuyers: Shopping for Furniture - ARCHIVED May 13, 2004 More information
The Performance of Interprovincial and International Exports by Province and Territory Since 1992 - ARCHIVED March 5, 2004 More information
Information and Communication Technology Use: Are Small Firms Catching up? - ARCHIVED February 23, 2004 More information
Mad Cow Disease and Beef Trade: An Update - ARCHIVED February 18, 2004 More information
Diamonds: Adding Lustre to the Canadian Economy - ARCHIVED January 13, 2004 More information
Christmas: Consumers' Season - ARCHIVED December 11, 2003 More information
A New Look: Retail Clothing Sales in Canada - ARCHIVED November 12, 2003 More information
Mad Cow Disease and Beef Trade - ARCHIVED November 5, 2003 More information