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Economic accounts
Canada's international transactions in securities, March 2025
Canadian investors acquired $15.6 billion of foreign securities in March, mainly in US bonds. Meanwhile, foreign investors reduced their exposure to Canadian securities by $4.2 billion, marking a second consecutive monthly divestment.
International trade
Trade in goods by exporter characteristics, 2024
There were 48,036 Canadian exporting enterprises in 2024, down 1.4% from the previous year. This marked the first year since 2020 that the number of goods exporters declined. Fewer small and medium-sized enterprises (-1.5%) exported goods in 2024, while the number of large exporting enterprises edged up 0.6%.
Transportation
Urban public transit, March 2025
In March, Canada's urban transit systems logged nearly 136 million passenger trips, 2.0% higher than in March 2024.
Survey of Marine Vessel Operators, 2023
In 2023, there were 870 marine vessel owners and operators in Canada who earned an estimated $10.9 billion in revenue from their vessel operations.
Immigration and ethnocultural diversity
Study: Citizenship acquisition and active presence of immigrants in Canada
In recent years, concerns have emerged about immigrants emigrating from Canada after admission to the country. A key question is whether emigration increases after immigrants have acquired Canadian citizenship. If a significant number of new citizens leave Canada, it may signal that there are challenges regarding social integration, the motivations behind acquiring Canadian citizenship or lack of economic opportunities.
Energy
Coal mining, 2023
National data on the coal mining industry's operating revenue and expenses, as well as employment and payroll, are now available on request for 2023.
Electric Utility Financial Report, 2023
Data from the annual Electric Utility Financial Report survey are now available for 2023 upon request.
New products
Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series: "Citizenship Acquisition and Active Presence of Immigrants in Canada", No. 485
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Statistics Canada - Data Visualization Products: "Trade in Goods by Exporter and Importer Characteristics: Interactive Tool"
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