The Daily Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Press Release
April 22, 2026
Economic and Social Reports, April 2026
There are five new articles available in today’s release of Economic and Social Reports.
Study: Prevalence of having a regular health care provider among immigrants and racialized people, 2024
Having a regular health care provider, such as a family doctor, a medical specialist or a nurse practitioner, may be limited by various factors, such as the service availability, waiting times, the distance from a person’s home to the services offered and familiarity with the health care system.
Greenhouse, sod and nursery industries, 2025
Sales at greenhouse, nursery, field-grown cut flower and sod operations increased 7.5% to $6.5 billion in 2025, marking a fifth consecutive annual increase.
Wool disposition and farm value, 2024
Canadian wool producers saw a rebound in wool prices in 2024, despite a further decline in wool purchases. The average price paid to Canadian wool producers increased 37.1% in 2024 to $0.48 per kilogram. The volume of raw wool purchased directly from Canadian producers declined by one-fifth (-20.4%) year over year to 555 900 kilograms in 2024.
New Housing Price Index, March 2026
The New Housing Price Index (December 2016=100) is now available for March.
Public Use Microdata File: Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating, 2023
The public use microdata file (PUMF) for the 2023 Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Participating is now available. This survey is an important source of information on the behaviour of Canadians regarding donations, volunteer activities and participation. It also explores why some individuals may be unable to participate in these types of activities, for reasons that could include health issues and scheduling conflicts.
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