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Not a vintage year for wine sales

May 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Statistically speaking, the fiscal year 2022/2023 was not “a vintage year” in terms of the volume of wine sold nor its share of the alcoholic beverage market. However, sparkling wine was the toast of the grape in 2022/2023, according to the statistical sommelier of sales, while red wine was in the red.

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Canadians are facing higher levels of food insecurity

May 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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We’ve all seen prices in grocery stores lately. Wherever you live in Canada, there is no question that grocery bills are getting more expensive. From 2021 to 2022, prices for food purchased from stores increased by 9.8% on average nationally.

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So you want to have a baby

May 15, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Are you thinking about starting or expanding your family? If so, we have all the bases covered, from the expenses related to raising a child, government supports available to parents, day care costs, even potential names!

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Civil courts: Number of cases increases again in 2022/2023

May 14, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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According to the latest data from the Civil Court Survey (CCS), there were 768,615 active cases in Canada’s civil courts in the 2022/2023 fiscal year, up from 765,967 in 2021/2022 (+0.3%) and 697,320 in 2020/2021 (+10.2%). The number of inactive cases also increased, from 392,367 in 2021/2022 to 456,315 in 2022/23 (+16.3%).

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Just moved? Check out the latest census tool to learn more about your new home!

May 13, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Are you new to the neighbourhood? You are not alone. In 2023, approximately 333,000 Canadians moved from one province or territory to another, the second-highest number recorded since the 1990s and the third straight year that interprovincial migration topped 300,000. 

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The Weekly Review, May 6 to 10, 2024

May 10, 2024, 2:00 p.m. (EDT)
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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

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Let’s get local: Exploring the Municipal Diversity Dashboard

May 10, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Ethnocultural and religious diversity is an important part of Canada’s beauty. Each person has a unique set of characteristics, and we all contribute to shaping the diverse landscape of the country.

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Roller coaster ride continues at amusement parks and arcades

May 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Following a long winter slumber, seasonal amusement parks spring to life during the May long weekend. Operating revenue in the amusement parks and arcades industry has been on a roller coaster ride since the onset of the pandemic, with 2022 marking a series of record highs.

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