The Daily Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Press Release
Canada’s international investment position, fourth quarter 2018
Canada’s net foreign asset position decreased by $109.1 billion to $528.6 billion in the fourth quarter, after reaching a record high $637.7 billion at the end of the third quarter. The decline mainly reflected the weaker performance of foreign stock markets relative to the Canadian stock market.
Survey of Innovation and Business Strategy
In 2017, over 4 in 10 enterprises (42.8%) used some type of advanced technology. Business intelligence technologies (22.5%), such as cloud-based computing systems and big data analytical tools, were the most common type of advance technology adopted by enterprises.
Employer pension plans (trusteed pension funds), third quarter 2018
The market value of assets held by Canadian trusteed pension funds edged down 0.7% in the third quarter, to just under $1.9 trillion. On a year-over-year basis, the market value of assets grew 7.3% compared with the third quarter of 2017.
Study: How Do Women in Male-dominated Apprenticeships Fare in the Labour Market?
Over the last several decades, women’s labour force participation rose substantially in Canada. Although this increase has contributed to more women entering male-dominated occupations, they continue to be underrepresented within the skilled trades.
Family Matters: Long-lasting relationships
A new infographic illustrating the characteristics of individuals in long-lasting couples is now available.
Asphalt roofing material, January 2019
Shipments of asphalt shingles totalled 4.4 million metric bundles in January, up 176.7% from the previous month. Compared with January 2018, shipments were 9.7% higher.
Immigrant income by admission year and pre-admission experience, 2016
Data on the income of immigrants admitted to Canada from 1980 to 2005 are now available.
New products
Statistics Canada – Infographics: “Family Matters: Long-lasting relationships”
Catalogue number Catalogue number11-627-M2019019, (HTML | PDF)
Analytical Studies Branch Research Paper Series: “How Do Women in Male-dominated Apprenticeships Fare in the Labour Market?”, No. 420
Catalogue number Catalogue number11F0019M2019008, (HTML | PDF)
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