No, we’re not talking about the pop. The kind of coke we’re talking about today is an energy source which, among other uses, is an important element in some of Canada’s major industries, including oil refining and steelmaking.
Through 2025, price changes for traveller accommodation have remained relatively stable and subject to seasonal demand. But if you’re booking now for an overnight stay this fall or winter and it seems expensive, you might be wondering why!
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Over 2.3 million Canadians have served in our country’s military over our 158-year history, with more than 118,000 making the ultimate sacrifice.
Canada has a sweet tooth! Canadian households spent an average of $119 on chocolate bars in 2023, according to the Survey of Household Spending. From Halloween trick-or-treat bags to gift boxes during the upcoming holiday season, chocolate is part of everyday life across the country.
On November 7, 1885, the ceremonial last spike was driven at Craigellachie, in the interior of British Columbia, marking the completion of Canada’s transcontinental railway. While the railway plays a lessor role in Canada’s transportation chain today compared with 140 years ago, it remains a major contributor to the economy overall and is an important source of employment in railway towns across the country.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Renters who recently moved into their dwelling can pay substantially more than longstanding renters. This tenure-based discrepancy in rents paid can have important implications for affordability and residential mobility. A recent study found that the gap between recent and long-term renters’ shelter costs widened from 1996 to 2021.
October is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate women and girls’ past, present and future. Always important among their achievements is their labour market participation, which, as our latest data show, continues to increase, though there is always room for improvement. Let’s have a look at some key numbers.
The transition from school to work can be challenging at the best of times, and since 2024, young Canadians have encountered more difficult labour market conditions, with higher unemployment persisting in the summer of 2025 and into September.
