The Daily Monday, June 17, 2026
Press Release
Canada’s population estimates, first quarter 2026
The population of Canada was estimated at 41,417,056 on April 1, 2026, a decrease of 55,025 people (-0.1%) from January 1 to April 1, 2026.
Workplace artificial intelligence use: A profile of sociodemographic and job characteristics, September 2024 to July 2025
From September 2024 to July 2025, more than one in five Canadian workers (22%) reported having used generative artificial intelligence (AI) at work. Generative AI use was higher in natural and applied science occupations and in the professional, scientific and technical services industry.
Health Reports, June 2026
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid expansion in the use of virtual care through telephone, video and other digital forms of communication. This shift was driven by infection control measures to reduce in-person contact. Although the use of virtual care declined following the easing of public health restrictions, it has remained an important component of health care delivery. The continued use of virtual care highlights the need to better understand patient experiences to inform sustainable, patient-centred models of care.
Employer pension plans (trusteed pension funds), fourth quarter 2025
At the end of the fourth quarter of 2025, the market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds reached $2.6 trillion, a year-over-year increase of $151.9 billion (+6.2%).
Waste Management Survey: Waste Disposal, 2024
In 2024, 27.5 million tonnes of non-hazardous waste were sent to private and public waste disposal facilities in Canada, up approximately 1.5% from 2022.
New Housing Price Index, May 2026
The New Housing Price Index (December 2016=100) is now available for May.
Telecommunications services producer price indexes, first quarter 2026
Data from the first quarter of the telecommunications services producer price indexes (first quarter of 2020=100) are now available upon request.
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