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Consumer Price Index, October 2020
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.7% on a year-over-year basis in October, up from a 0.5% increase in September. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the CPI rose 0.3% in October, following a 0.1% increase in September.
Largest deficit in seven years in 2019; full impact of pandemic yet to be seen
The consolidated Canadian general government (CGG)—federal, provincial, territorial and local governments combined—recorded a deficit of $25.3 billion in 2019, compared with a surplus of $2.6 billion in 2018. That deficit equalled 1.1% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019, the largest in seven years (2.1% in 2012).
Incomes grow for the top 1% and bottom half of tax filers in 2018, stays flat for the rest
Over each two-year period, some Canadians fall into low income while others rise out. Among tax filers who were not in low income in 2017, 3.9% entered into low income in 2018.
Employer pension plans (trusteed pension funds), second quarter 2020
The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds rose 3.2% to $2.08 trillion in the second quarter (+3.7% year over year). These gains brought the assets back to their pre-COVID levels in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Public Sector Universe, 2019
The contribution of public sector institutions is vital to the social and economic well-being of Canadians. Together, these institutions support the generation and redistribution of income and wealth, offering a wide array of essential services such as health, education, public order and safety, and economic affairs.
Crime reported by police serving areas with majority Indigenous populations, 2018
Self-reported data have repeatedly shown high rates of victimization in Canada among First Nations people, Métis and Inuit. In the criminal justice system, Indigenous peoples are notably over-represented, particularly among offenders in correctional services. There has been much discussion of the ongoing impact of colonization on First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada. Many communities are dealing with the effects of socioeconomic marginalization, violence and intergenerational trauma that can be factors in crime. A Juristat article released today examines “Crime reported by police serving areas where the majority of the population is Indigenous, 2018.”
Almost half of Canadians’ daily calories come from ultra-processed foods
Just under half (46%) of total daily energy consumed by Canadians in 2015 came from ultra-processed foods, and children and youth were the highest consumers. These findings are from a new study released today in Health Reports that also makes comparisons to Canadians’ diet in 2004, when ultra-processed foods accounted for 48% of total energy intake. This study used the internationally-recognized NOVA classification system, which classifies food and drink products such as soft drinks, instant noodles, packaged cookies and snacks, and fast-food and frozen meals as ultra-processed.
Weekly aircraft movements, October 31 to November 6, 2020
Data on weekly aircraft itinerant movements are now available for October 31 to November 6, 2020.
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