The Daily Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Press Release
Natural resource indicators, first quarter 2019
Real gross domestic product of the natural resources sector fell 1.9% in the first quarter, after a 1.2% decline in the previous quarter. Despite rebounds in energy and mineral resource prices, total volumes continued to decline.
Principal field crop areas, June 2019
According to the June Field Crop Survey, Canadian farmers expect to plant more barley, corn for grain, dry peas, lentils and oats in 2019, but fewer acres of wheat, canola and soybeans.
Study: Debt and financial distress among Canadian families
In recent years, the debt-to-income ratio—which indicates how much debt is owed for each dollar of household income—rose considerably in Canada. However, the debt-to-income ratio may not be the best indicator of financial distress for Canadian families, according to a new study.
Air fares, fourth quarter 2018
Base air fares in Canada, domestic and international combined, averaged $224.60 in the fourth quarter, down 1.1% from the same quarter in 2017.
Railway carloadings, April 2019
The volume of rail freight carried in Canada totalled 32.7 million tonnes in April, up 6.3% from the same month a year earlier.
Annual telecommunications statistics, 2017 (final)
In 2017, operating revenues for the telecommunications industry rose 2.4% from the previous year to $62.4 billion. During the same period, operating expenses increased 2.5% to $48.8 billion. Overall, the industry generated a 21.7% operating profit margin.
Television broadcasting, 2018 (final)
Data on the television broadcasting industry for 2018 are now available.
Did you know?
Did you know? In 2018, oil and gas extraction was the highest-paying industry in Canada (on average $2,727 per week).
New products
Insights on Canadian Society
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New studies and articles
Catalogue numberDebt and financial distress among Canadian families
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