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.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
If you’ve ever waited at a level railway crossing as a train rumbled by, you’ve probably noticed the variety of freight cars rolling past, pulled or pushed by locomotives. Let’s take a closer look at Canada’s mainline railway rolling stock, from the mighty locomotives to the diverse freight cars, the cargo they carry and, of course, the dedicated people who keep the trains moving.
Every year, the National Travel Survey (NTS) collects detailed data on trip purpose, number of travellers, province of origin and destination, among others. The most recent data are from 2024, so as we continue our series of travel stories, let’s take a drive back through the data to see where Canadian travellers went in the Atlantic provinces and what they did.
The weather’s getting cooler, which is nature’s way of reminding you to check your furnace to make sure you’re not left out in (rather, inside with) the cold!
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
