Statistics Canada

Employment increases in accommodation and food services sector: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Employment was little changed in June, but accommodation and food services led gains with 15,000 new jobs, Statistics Canada said.

Canadian economy rebounds in April with GDP growth: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.5% in April, after contracting 0.1% in March.

Gen X Shoppers Want Global Flavours, But Discovery Still Happens in Store: Study

Evan Nagy -
A new Cashew Research study finds Gen X shoppers are increasingly seeking international foods, but product discovery still happens primarily in-store, creating merchandising opportunities for grocery retailers.

Tourism spending edges up in Q1 2026: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tourism spending in Canada (+0.1%) edged up in the first quarter of 2026, as increased spending by international visitors (+0.9%) more than offset lower tourism spending by Canadians in Canada (-0.2%).

Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

Sylvain Charlebois -
Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.

Consumer prices continue to rise: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Excluding gasoline, the CPI still rose at a faster pace year over year in May (+2.2%) compared with April (+2.0%)

Fuel boosts retail sales growth to $73 billion in April: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The largest increase in retail sales in April was observed at gasoline stations and fuel vendors (+5.1%).

Household net worth rises in the face of volatile equity markets: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
On a per capita basis, household net worth increased from $442,896 to $448,433 in the first quarter of 2026.

Jobs increase in May, unemployment rate edges down: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Accommodation and food services sees employment growth while wholesale and retail trade experience decrease.

Businesses brace for more cost-related obstacles: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Nearly half (48.8%) of businesses expect inflation to be an obstacle over the next three months, marking it as the most commonly expected obstacle among businesses.

Jobs in retail and hospitality sectors continue to decline: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in retail trade was down by 20,300 (-1.0%).

Retail sales jump to $72.7 billion in March: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Retail sales were up 2.1% in the first quarter of 2026, marking a seventh consecutive quarterly increase.

High energy prices drive spike in consumer prices: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 2.8% year over year in April, up from an increase of 2.4% in March.

International arrivals to Canada rise in April for first yearly increase since early 2025: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canada recorded 4.7 million international arrivals in April, up 3.5 per cent from the same month in 2025.

Jobs declining in the retail sector: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment in retail trade was down by 26,400 (-1.3%) in February 2026.

Canadian GDP rises slightly in February: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Real gross domestic product (GDP) was up 0.2% in February, with goods-producing industries driving the growth for the second consecutive month.

Sales in food services and drinking place rise: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
In February, the largest increase in sales came from full-service restaurants (+1.4%).

Retail sales surpass $72 billion in February: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Core retail sales, which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers, were up 0.6% in February.

Sales at greenhouses rise for 5th consecutive year: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Total greenhouse area increased by 1.4% to 35.9 million square metres in 2025. Ontario accounted for just under two-thirds (64.9%) of total greenhouse area nationally in 2025.

Consumer Price Index accelerates in March: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Prices for food purchased from stores rose 4.4% on a yearly basis in March, after increasing 4.1% in February.

Soft Start to 2026 Masks Resilient Consumer Spending in Canada

J.C. Williams Group -
Canada’s retail sector shows a soft start to 2026, but resilient consumer spending and strong discretionary demand signal underlying strength.

Canadian GDP on the rise in January, retail sector up: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retail trade sector expanded 0.8% as six of its nine subsectors were up in January

Fast Food Is No Longer the Cheap Option in Canada

Sylvain Charlebois -
Fast food is losing its value edge in Canada as prices rise and consumers shift spending to grocery and more selective dining choices.

Tourism sector sees growth in Q4 2025: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Annually, real tourism GDP grew 2.2% in 2025. By comparison, economy-wide real GDP by industry grew 1.6%.

Payroll employment declines in retail trade: Statistics Canada

Mario Toneguzzi -
Payroll employment in retail trade decreased by 6,600 (-0.3%) in January, partially offsetting the gain in December (+4,700; +0.2%).
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