Press Release
Natural resource indicators, third quarter 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) of the natural resources sector rose 2.9% in the third quarter, led by energy (+3.4%). In comparison, the economy-wide real GDP rose 1.3% in the third quarter.
National culture indicators, third quarter 2021
Real gross domestic product (GDP) for the culture and sport sectors in Canada increased 2.9% to $13.5 billion in the third quarter, marking five consecutive quarterly increases, nearing pre-pandemic levels. By comparison, real GDP for the total economy rose 1.3% during the same period. Household spending on recreational and culture services was up again in the third quarter, which helped bolster growth in GDP for the culture and sport sectors.
Differences in the characteristics of caregivers and caregiving arrangements of Canadians, 2018
Informal unpaid caregiving provided by family and friends has become increasingly recognized as serving an important role in society and in the economy. Informal caregiving can give people who help friends or family a sense of well-being, lower the economic burden for families, and reduce costs to governments and other organizations associated with health services and institutionalization. In addition, care recipients benefit from this support when they can remain at home and maintain a more positive quality of life.
Detailed preliminary data on confirmed cases of COVID-19, January 15, 2020 to January 9, 2022 (revised data)
An updated set of preliminary data on the number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reported by provincial and territorial public health authorities to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is now available. Along with this dataset are two aggregated tables that summarize the information available in the dataset. The updated information covers the period from January 15, 2020, to January 9, 2022.
Canadian Tourism Activity Tracker, October 2021
In October, overall tourism activity in Canada was 35.8% below the level reached in October 2019, before the pandemic. This was the fifth consecutive month of improvement since May 2021, when activity dipped 68.6% below the pre-pandemic level from May 2019.
Real-time local business conditions, January 3 to 9, 2022
Weekly data on real-time local business conditions are now available for January 3 to 9, 2022.
For-hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index, third quarter 2021
The For-hire Motor Carrier Freight Services Price Index (2013=100) is now available for the third quarter.
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