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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Much has been written about temporary foreign workers in Canada in recent months. A new study looks at 2021 tax data (the most recent year for which data are available) to explore the role temporary foreign workers play in the Canadian economy and workforce.

December is right around the corner, and for many, the countdown to the holiday season has already begun. While hundreds will scour busy shopping centres over the next few weeks, baking is a great way to slow down and spend quality time with loved ones.

In 2023, the number of work days lost due to strike action was reminiscent of the 1980s. However, union coverage rates have fallen notably, particularly in the private sector, since peaking in the early 1980s.

This weekend marks some of the most lucrative days of the year for retailers and great deals for consumers: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In 2023, the $69.2 billion in sales in November were just above the $69.1 billion Canadian retailers sold in December.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Two-thirds of Canadian households reported being a homeowner during the 2021 Census of Population. However, most Canadians rent at some point, whether it be when they are young and starting out in life or older and downsizing. Some Canadians are renters their entire life, either by choice or circumstance.