The Daily Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Press Release
Study: Potential earnings losses among high school and postsecondary graduates due to the COVID-19 economic downturn
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted young people particularly hard, as the unemployment rate for youth (15 to 24 year-olds) rose from 10.3% in February to a historical high of 29.4% in May. This could have long-term ramifications for class of 2020 high school and postsecondary graduates as they enter the labour market.
Purchasing power parities, 2019
In 2019, the purchasing power of a Canadian dollar was US$0.83, down 0.4% from 2018. The estimate indicates that the equivalent goods and services bought by CAN$100 in Canada would require US$83 to purchase in the United States. The annual exchange rate of a Canadian dollar fell from US$0.77 in 2018 to US$0.75 in 2019.
Recent developments in the Canadian economy, 2020: COVID-19, third edition
As the COVID-19 virus began to spread globally earlier in 2020, countries began to put measures in place to limit the contagion. This included locking down all but essential services, while trying to keep frontline workers safe from the virus. The result was a severe decline in economic activity in Canada and across the globe.
Freight Rail Services Price Index, February to June 2020
The Freight Rail Services Price Index (2018=100) is now available for February to June.
Survey of Maintenance Enforcement Programs: Child and spousal support, 2018/2019
Data from the Survey of Maintenance Enforcement Programs for 2018/2019 are now available.
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