The Daily Monday, December 8, 2025
Press Release
The median entry wage of new immigrants decreased by 10.6% in 2023 but remained above its pre-COVID-19 pandemic level
The real median entry wage of newcomers decreased by 10.6% from 2022 to 2023. This was the largest decline in the real median entry wage of newcomers since 1991, but remained above its 2019 pre-pandemic level. This decline is partly related to the fact that the proportion of immigrants admitted under the relatively higher entry wage “Canadian Experience Class” fell from 2022 to 2023.
Study: Portrait of the South Asian populations in Canada
A new analytical portrait provides in-depth information on the diverse South Asian populations in Canada. It takes a close look at the South Asian populations by disaggregating the data based on place of birth—that of the people themselves or, for those born in Canada, of their parents—and it outlines the characteristics of these different populations.
Trade by exporter and importer characteristics: Services, 2023
The year 2023 was marked by strong growth in exports and imports of commercial services by enterprises in Canada. Exports increased 12.0% year over year to $134.7 billion, while imports rose 8.8% to $125.0 billion. In comparison, movements in the value of goods exported and imported in 2023 were more moderate, with exports down by 1.6% and imports up by 1.0%.
Study: Powering Progress: Toward a Better Understanding of Canada’s Green Economy
A new study—”Powering Progress: Toward a Better Understanding of Canada’s Green Economy”—provides evidence that industries with higher green-intensity have higher labour productivity levels and growth, greater economic dynamism, and strong resilience during periods of economic disruption.
Accommodation services, 2024
The accommodation services subsector reached a record-high operating revenue of $35.9 billion in 2024, representing a 2.9% increase from 2023. This marks the first year since 2019 that the subsector experienced single-digit growth, signalling a return to more typical market conditions following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trafficking in persons in Canada, 2024
From 2014 to 2024, just over 5,000 human trafficking incidents were reported by police services in Canada, and the vast majority of identified victims were women and girls.
Canadian Housing Statistics Program, 2023
Today, the Canadian Housing Statistics Program is releasing new data on residential property owners for the 2023 reference year.
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