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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Every day should be Computer Security Day. Why? Our data highlight the role that cyberspace plays in the criminal world today. Indeed, about 4% of the crimes reported by police services across Canada in 2024 had a cyber component. Cyberspace is the Internet-enabled digital world in which online communication, data exchange, and digital interactions take place.

Black Friday is just around the corner. It’s an opportunity to load up on bargains galore, and for some, to get a head start on holiday shopping. This year might feel different on both sides of the cash register. For many consumers, affordability and inflation are top of mind. For retailers, the current economic environment might influence sticker prices and inventory. 

November is Financial Literacy Month in Canada—a time for Canadians to strengthen their financial knowledge and skills, with the goal of improving their financial well-being. Let’s have a look at the latest financial snapshot of Canadians, who have faced ever-increasing price pressures that aren’t always matched by upticks in income.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

A decade ago, Canada stood alongside all United Nations member states and adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity.

National Child Day is just around the corner. It’s a time to celebrate children as active participants in their own lives, and as citizens who can help shape decisions that affect them.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

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!