The Daily Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Press Release
Consumer Price Index, January 2020
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.4% on a year-over-year basis in January, up from a 2.2% increase in December. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.1% in January.
Canadian postsecondary enrolments and graduates, 2017/2018
Student enrolment at Canadian public universities and colleges rose for the third consecutive academic year in 2017/2018, largely driven by higher enrolments by international students, particularly from China and India.
Health Reports: What has changed since cannabis was legalized?
Slightly more Canadian adults used cannabis in the first full year after legalization than before legalization. From 2018 to 2019, rates of cannabis use increased from 15% to 17%. Where Canadians obtain cannabis continued to evolve over the same period: more Canadians reported using legal sources, fewer used illegal sources, and fewer obtained cannabis from friends and family.
Nursing and residential care facilities, 2017 and 2018
The nursing and residential care facilities industry posted higher growth in operating revenue compared with overall growth of the Canadian economy in 2017 and 2018. Operating revenue was up 4.8% from 2016 to $27.2 billion in 2017, and grew a further 4.4% in 2018 to $28.4 billion.
Canadian Health Measures Survey
The Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) Indoor Air Sampler file for Cycle 4 (2014 to 2015) is now available with new data. This file now includes additional data on chemicals used in the home.
Family Matters: Sharing housework among couples in Canada: Who does what?
When it comes to sharing household chores, women still do the majority of the laundry (61%) and meal preparation (56%), but men are also increasingly pulling their weight around the home.
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