The Daily Thursday, March 4, 2021
Press Release
Alcohol and cannabis use during the pandemic: Canadian Perspectives Survey Series 6
The pandemic has been a source of significant stress and concern for many Canadians because of the social and economic upheavals it has caused. New evidence suggests it may have also had an influence on Canadians’ alcohol and drug consumption habits.
Labour productivity, hourly compensation and unit labour cost, fourth quarter 2020
Labour productivity of Canadian businesses fell 2.0% in the fourth quarter, while hours worked rose faster than business output.
Detailed preliminary data on confirmed cases of COVID-19, January 15, 2020 to February 28, 2021 (revised data)
An updated set of preliminary data on the number of confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reported by provincial and territorial public health authorities to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is now available. Along with this dataset are two aggregated tables that summarize the information available in the dataset. The updated information covers the period from January 15, 2020, to February 28, 2021.
Strong growth in operating revenue, software development and computer service industries, 2019
Total operating revenue for software development and computer service industries reached $87.3 billion in 2019, up 14.2% from 2018. The operating revenue of these industries has been growing significantly faster than the Canadian economy since 2013, and these industries were the largest professional services employer in 2019.
Farm Product Price Index, December 2020
The Farm Product Price Index (FPPI) rose 6.5% in December compared with the same month a year earlier, primarily as a result of higher prices for most principal crops.
Architectural, Engineering and Related Services Price Index, fourth quarter 2020
The Architectural, Engineering and Related Services Price Index (2018=100) is now available for the fourth quarter.
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