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  • 161. Terms of trade in central Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-010-X200801210765
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    This paper examines Ontario's and Quebec's adjustments to the resource boom. Higher commodity prices, an appreciating dollar, and increased foreign competition between 2002 and 2007 led to a restructuring of the Central Canadian economies. The restructuring manifested itself in all areas of the economy: manufacturing employment and output declined, while services and construction rose; within manufacturing there were declines across most industries in Ontario, and a shift away from consumer products towards capital products in Quebec; purchasing power increased in Ontario and Quebec as export and import prices adjusted.

    Release date: 2008-12-11
  • 162. Terms of Trade in Central Canada Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-624-M2008022
    Geography: Province or territory
    Description:

    This paper examines Ontario's and Quebec's adjustments to the resource boom. Higher commodity prices, an appreciating dollar, and increased foreign competition between 2002 and 2007 led to a restructuring of the Central Canadian economies. The restructuring manifested itself in all areas of the economy: manufacturing employment and output declined, while services and construction rose; within manufacturing there were declines across most industries in Ontario, and a shift away from consumer products towards capital products in Quebec; purchasing power increased in Ontario and Quebec as export and import prices adjusted.

    Release date: 2008-12-11
  • 163. Canadian Agriculture in 2007: Better Farm Prices and Incomes as World Demand for Food Increases Archived
    Articles and reports: 21-004-X200800210669
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The objective of this article is a comprehensive statistical review of Canadian agriculture in 2007, a compilation of key statistical information along with the analysis and interpretations of Statistics Canada's commodity specialists.

    Release date: 2008-10-02
  • 164. Over a barrel? Canada and the rising cost of energy Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-010-X200800810675
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    A look at how higher prices have affected households, and how consumers are adapting, as well as the impact of higher energy prices on exports and imports.

    Release date: 2008-08-14
  • 165. Consumer Prices: The Year 2007 in Review Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2008074
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Description:

    Using data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), this study examines the annual change in consumer prices for goods and services in Canada for 2007. This annual review also describes the sources of change in consumer prices. The analysis also includes a review of price movements in the provinces and an international comparison with OECD countries.

    Release date: 2008-06-26
  • 166. Food prices: A boon for producers, a buffer for consumers Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-010-X200800610626
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Canada stands to profit from the surge in food prices. Producers already have seen food exports hit a record high early in 2008. While consumers pay more for bread and cereals, this has been offset by stable or lower prices for other foodstuffs.

    Release date: 2008-06-12
  • 167. New Motor Vehicle Sales: 2007 in Review Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2008069
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Description:

    This study examines new motor vehicle sales in 2007. It looks at the evolution of sales in the last 10 years with respect to the origin of the vehicle (North American-built or overseas-built). It also offers analysis of sales of cars and trucks by province in 2007.

    Release date: 2008-04-23
  • 168. Loonie tunes: Industry exposure to the rising exchange rate Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-010-X200800310537
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    A study of which industries are most reliant on exports for their output, and which import the most inputs.

    Release date: 2008-03-13
  • 169. Retail Trade: How the Provinces Fared in 2006 Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2007057
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Description:

    Using data from the monthly Retail Trade Survey this study examines the sales for the year 2006. This annual review describes sales growth and trends by trade groups such as new motor vehicle dealers, supermarkets and general merchandise stores. This study focuses on provincial sales.

    Release date: 2007-06-27
  • 170. New Motor Vehicle Sales: 2006 in Review Archived
    Articles and reports: 11-621-M2007054
    Geography: Canada, Province or territory
    Description:

    This study examines new motor vehicle sales in 2006. It looks at the evolution of sales in the last 15 years with respect to the origin of the vehicle (North American-built or overseas-built). It also offers analysis of sales of cars and trucks by province in 2006 together with a summary of the number of dealers.

    Release date: 2007-04-23
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  • 41. Gold and silver prices amid pandemic Archived
    Stats in brief: 45-28-0001202000100013
    Description:

    This article examines the behaviour of gold and silver price trends amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Release date: 2020-05-07
  • 42. Study: Gold and silver prices amid the COVID-19 pandemic March 2020 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X202012823763
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2020-05-07
  • 43. Consumer Price Index: 2019 in Review Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2020005
    Description:

    This infographic details the annual average consumer inflation in Canada and the regions in 2019 while also examining the noteworthy average commodity movements of the year.

    Release date: 2020-01-22
  • 44. A First Complete Look at Residential Property Prices Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019059
    Description:

    The Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) measures the price change for new and resale houses and condominium apartments and brings these sectors together into one single aggregated price indicator. This infographic includes key statistics and illustrates market trends in the residential real estate market.

    Release date: 2019-11-14
  • 45. What is happening to the prices of new houses in Canada? Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2019056
    Description:

    Several trends were observed in the New Housing Price Indexes and average prices over the last five years. Using data from the New Housing Price Survey, this infographic shows which of the selected census metropolitan areas (CMA) surveyed are leading the way in annual price movements over the last 5 years, and provides the average price in 2013 compared to the average price of 2018 for selected CMAs.

    Release date: 2019-09-12
  • 46. Study: Recent trends in wholesale and retail softwood lumber prices Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201924621703
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-09-03
  • 47. Study: Income Growth per Capita in the Provinces since 1950 Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-001-X201914320403
    Description: Release published in The Daily – Statistics Canada’s official release bulletin
    Release date: 2019-05-23
  • 48. Trade values of products subject to tariffs, customs basis, 2017 Archived
    Stats in brief: 89-28-0001201800100002
    Description:

    On June 1, 2018, the United States implemented additional tariffs on selected Canadian steel and aluminum products exported to the United States. The additional tariff rates are 25% and 10% respectively. In response, on July 1, 2018, Canada imposed tariffs on the imports of certain products from the United States. These tariff rates are also at the 25% and 10% levels, and cover a diverse range of products and primarily fall under the categories of aluminum products; articles of iron and steel; prepared foodstuffs; paper products; machinery and electrical equipment; and other miscellaneous manufactured items. This table provides the Canadian International Merchandise Trade Import and Export Statistics for the items subject to the tariffs.

    Release date: 2018-08-24
  • 49. Average prices for selected products by origin of manufacture, Canada and provinces Archived
    Stats in brief: 89-28-0001201800100001
    Description:

    Average prices for a selection of products, some of which are referenced in the July 1st, 2018 Countermeasures in Response to Unjustified Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum Products. Data are provided at the Canada and province level. Prices are classified by origin of manufacture and are available beginning with the June 2017 reference month.

    Release date: 2018-08-17
  • 50. Tariffs: No impact yet on consumer prices Archived
    Stats in brief: 11-627-M2018027
    Description:

    This infographic looks at the prices of select Canadian made and U.S. made consumer products for the period of July 2017 to July 2018.

    Release date: 2018-08-17
Articles and reports (152)

Articles and reports (152) (0 to 10 of 152 results)

  • 1. High Inflation in 2022 in Canada: Demand–pull or supply–push?
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202400500005
    Description: Headline inflation in Canada reached a 40-year high in 2022. Rising prices reduced the purchasing power of people whose incomes were not keeping pace with inflation and the current high inflation in Canada, as well as in many other countries, may be caused by both demand and supply factors. This article examines whether the current high inflation in Canada is demand–pull or supply–push.
    Release date: 2024-05-22
  • 2. From Shelf to Statistic: An Overview of Food Price Measurement in the Consumer Price Index
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2024003
    Description: This technical paper describes the collection of food price data and the methodologies that are used to provide Canadians with accurate and timely food inflation data in both the CPI and the monthly average retail prices table.
    Release date: 2024-05-21
  • 3. Evaluating different approaches to measuring owned accommodation in the Consumer Price Index
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2024002
    Description: In collaboration with the Bank of Canada, this research paper focuses on constructing analytical price index series for Canada, using the main owned accommodation measurement concepts proposed by the International Consumer Price Index Manual and adopted by other countries. This analysis explores these alternative treatments of owned accommodation in the Canadian context, examining their impact on the all-items Consumer Price Index. Additionally, it provides an explanation for the gap between perceived inflation and estimated inflation.
    Release date: 2024-03-28
  • 4. The Canadian Consumer Price Index Enhancement Timeline
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023008
    Description: An interactive timeline of the modernization of the CPI and related programs with dates, links, and summary of key developments.
    Release date: 2024-02-20
  • 5. Shelter in the Canadian CPI: An overview, 2023 update
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023007
    Description: This article is an overview of the treatment of Shelter in the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI). It describes the concepts and methodologies related to the construction of that component and briefly discusses considerations to be taken into account when using the estimates.
    Release date: 2023-12-19
  • 6. Technical guide for the Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing Services Price Index (CIMERLSPI)
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023006
    Description: This article presents the data sources and methodology for the Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing Services Price Index (CIMERLSPI). The index measures changes in the prices for the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing industry in Canada. It is used by businesses to monitor trends in this sector and to assess their performance. At Statistics Canada, the CIMERLSPI is used by the System of Macroeconomic Accounts to derive the real production value of the commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing industry.
    Release date: 2023-10-13
  • 7. Technical guide for the For-hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index (FHMCFSPI)
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023005
    Description: This article presents data sources and methodology for the For-hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index (FHMCFSPI). The FHMCFSPI measures the monthly and quarterly change in the price of shipping services provided by trucking companies in Canada. The index is an important indicator of economic activity within the truck transportation industry, as well as a tool that can be utilized by the industry for cost monitoring, contract assessment and benchmark comparisons.
    Release date: 2023-08-31
  • 8. Corporate profitability and inflation: 2017 to 2022
    Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023004
    Description: This paper looks at how profitability has evolved for key Canadian industries from 2017 to 2022. A specific focus is given to the post-lockdown period between the second quarters of 2021 and 2022, during which year-over-year inflation exceeded the Bank of Canada’s inflation-control target range ceiling of 3%. In addition to industry-wide trends, energy and food sectors are analyzed given their day-to-day relevance for Canadians.
    Release date: 2023-07-27
  • 9. Switching stores to cope with high inflation: Food sales at food and beverage stores and general merchandise stores
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202300700005
    Description: Increases in grocery prices have outpaced headline consumer inflation since late 2021. While the pace of food inflation has eased recently, prices for many grocery items continue to rise month after month. This article examines data from recent business and household surveys on how Canadians have been adjusting to higher food prices.
    Release date: 2023-07-26
  • 10. Labour market imbalances: Evidence from the Canadian Economic Tracker
    Articles and reports: 36-28-0001202300600001
    Description: The Canadian Economic Tracker, released on May 16th 2023, is a new data visualization tool combining selected monthly indicators of economic activity from Statistics Canada’s Common Output Database Repository (CODR) into a unified, customizable interface. The Tracker includes six indicators: business openings and closures, employment and weekly earnings, job vacancies and vacancy rates, gross domestic product, the consumer price index, and the industrial product price index. Each data release for these series is automatically incorporated into the Tracker, ensuring that the statistics remain timely and up to date. This article is the first in a series which will uncover insights that can be collected from the Canadian Economic Tracker.
    Release date: 2023-06-28
Journals and periodicals (4)

Journals and periodicals (4) ((4 results))

  • 1. Prices Analytical Series
    Journals and periodicals: 62F0014M
    Geography: Canada
    Description: The Prices Analytical Series provides research and analysis pertaining to price indices. The Analytical series is intended to stimulate discussion on a variety of topics related to the analysis of the evolution of prices through time or space.
    Release date: 2024-05-21
  • 2. Exploring the first century of Canada's Consumer Price Index
    Journals and periodicals: 62-604-X
    Description:

    This paper surveys the history of Statistics Canada's Consumer Price Index (CPI) from its origins to today. It discusses changes in the construction, scope and uses of the CPI within the context of historical events.

    Release date: 2015-02-06
  • 3. Canada Year Book
    Journals and periodicals: 11-402-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Presented in almanac style, the 2012 Canada Year Book contains more than 500 pages of tables, charts and succinct analytical articles on every major area of Statistics Canada's expertise. The Canada Year Book is the premier reference on the social and economic life of Canada and its citizens.

    Release date: 2012-12-24
  • 4. Canada E-Book Archived
    Journals and periodicals: 11-404-X
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The Canada e-Book is an online version of the Canada Year Book with texts, tables, charts and audio clips that present the country's economic and social trends. The Canada e-Book illustrates Canada and Canadians under four broad headings: The Land, The People, The Economy, and The State. You will find a wealth of information on topics including the human imprint on the environment, population and demography, health, education, household and family life, labour force, arts and leisure, industries, finance, government and justice. All Canadians will enjoy this useful reference that helps explain the social, economic and cultural forces that shape our nation.

    Release date: 2003-05-26
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