Press Release
Investment in building construction, August 2020
Total investment in building construction increased 5.0% to $16.0 billion in August.
Participants with long-term conditions and disabilities report that the pandemic is taking a toll on their mental and physical health
A recent crowdsourcing survey found that over half of participants with long-term conditions and disabilities reported that their mental health was worse than before the pandemic. Almost half also reported that their overall health was worse than before the pandemic.
Canadian Centre for Energy Information
The energy sector is a major economic driver—in 2019, it generated over $150 billion in economic activity, representing approximately 7% of gross domestic product. It also employed over 280,000 Canadians.
Asphalt roofing material, August 2020
Shipments of asphalt shingles totalled 3.7 million metric bundles in August, down 5.3% from the previous month, but up 47.8% higher from August 2019.
Canadian Data Science Network
Today, Statistics Canada is launching the Data Science Network for the Federal Public Service (powered by StatCan stewardship). The Network provides a dynamic space for data science enthusiasts to collaborate, share information, learn about the latest tools, and more!
Provincial monthly average retail prices for selected products, August 2020
Data on monthly average retail prices for selected products, by province, are now available for August.
Weekly aircraft movements, September 19 to 25, 2020
Data on weekly aircraft itinerant movements are now available for September 19 to 25, 2020.
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