The Daily Friday, March 6, 2026
Press Release
March 6, 2026
Census of Environment: Ecosystem integrity and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems
In 2024, nearly 1.4 million square kilometres of Canada’s terrestrial area, accounting for 13.7% of its land and freshwater, was conserved through protected areas or other effective conservation measures.
Financial and taxation statistics for enterprises, 2024
Canadian enterprises recorded a net income before taxes (NIBT) of $620.3 billion in 2024, up $17.5 billion (+2.9%) from the previous year. Ontario (+$14.9 billion; +6.1%) was the province that had the highest increase in NIBT in 2024. Increases were recorded in 6 of the 13 provinces and territories.
Retail Commodity Survey, December 2025
Retail sales reached $73.6 billion in December, an increase of 2.2% compared with the same month one year earlier. Higher sales were recorded in 13 of the 18 commodity classes.
Stocks of frozen and chilled meats, January 1, 2026
Stocks of frozen and chilled meats in cold storage facilities totalled 133 588 tonnes as of January 1, 2026, a decrease of 0.8% compared with January 1, 2025.
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