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You might say the Consumer Price Index is part of the furniture here at Statistics Canada—we’ve been tracking prices for over a century.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Canada is a major player in the aerospace product and parts manufacturing industry, ranking among the top five countries in terms of exports in 2024. To mark the upcoming National Aviation Day, let’s take a look at Canada’s aviation industry from the ground up.

Canada is a battery powerhouse when it comes to the raw materials needed to make them, and it’s a rapidly growing manufacturer of batteries too. 

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’d love for you to be our Plus-one. While we can only send you survey and census forms (not flowers or chocolate), we can certainly deliver on the numbers.

Making progress toward a cleaner environment includes the economy, and a Statistics Canada study released late last year suggests some industries are performing well on that front.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Heart disease was the second leading cause of death in Canada in 2023, claiming 57,890 lives. Cerebrovascular diseases, more commonly known as strokes, ranked fourth, taking 13,833 people. Both afflictions are cardiovascular in nature—that is, diseases affecting blood vessels or the heart. 

Pulses, more commonly known as the humble bean or musical fruit, are chock full of protein, fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Canada is positively pulsating with pulses, ranking as the third-largest pulse producer in the world in 2024. 

February is Black History Month—an opportunity to honour and reflect on the vibrant diversity, achievements and deep-rooted legacy of Black communities in Canada.