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Discover powerful insights, one chart at a time. Each week, we feature a data-driven visual that highlights a key trend, issue, or story shaping Canada. Whether it’s the economy, environment, health, or trade, our weekly chart provides context, commentary, and credible sources to help you make sense of the numbers. Our Canada Facts series explores insights about Canada, all backed by solid data and designed to keep you informed and intrigued.
Newfoundland and Labrador sees the fastest GDP growth among Canadian provinces
The latest figures from Statistics Canada show that Canada’s economy grew by 1.9% in 2025. Growth varied across the country. All provinces and territories experienced growth except for the Northwest Territories, which reported the lone decline. See how growth varied across the country.
Alvin Tedjo wins Mississauga’s mayoral race
Tedjo’s focus on affordability and safety propelled him to victory, toppling incumbent Carolyn Parrish, former mayor Bonnie Crombie, and Councillor Dipika Damerla along the way.
Canada’s inflation rate inches upward in September, driven by higher fuel prices
In September, Canada’s consumer price index, a core inflation metric, rose to 3.1%, up 0.1 points from August, driven by higher fuel prices. Economists are closely monitoring inflation to gauge whether the Bank of Canada will raise rates at its next interest rate announcement scheduled for October 29, 2026.
Women in Canada are having children later in life
Canadian mothers are having children later than ever. The average age at childbirth reached a record 31.9 years in 2025, up from 27.8 in 1991. Discover the factors behind this shift and its impact on fertility rates.
Canada records sixth consecutive monthly trade surplus
Canada recorded its sixth consecutive trade surplus in August, driven by higher exports and lower imports. That month, exports reached $77.8 billion while imports were valued at $73.7 billion for a trade surplus of $4.1 billion.
Latest estimates shows modest population growth in Canada
Canada’s population is estimated to have reached 41,798,407 on July 1, 2026, according to the latest data released by Statistics Canada. Here’s a breakdown of Canada’s population by province and territory.
Noah is the most popular boy's' baby name in Canada
Noah continues its reign as Canada's most popular boy’s name, according to data from Statistics Canada, followed by Theodore and Liam. Here are the top 10 boys’ baby names in 2025.
The average cost of milk in Canada inches upward
The average price of 2 litres of milk across Canada in February 2026, was $5.47, up $0.06 from the month before, and $0.13 more expensive than the same period from a year ago. Explore how the price of milk has changed across provinces.
The average price of regular gasoline in Canada is $1.74 per litre
Canadians are spending more at the pumps. On April 23, 2026, the average price of regular unleaded gasoline across Canada was 174.3 cents per litre. Learn how gasoline prices in Canada have been fluctuating since the start of the conflict in the Middle East.
Canadians are choosing to retire later
In 2025, the average age of Canadians exiting the workforce and starting their retirement reached 64.5 years, the same as the previous year, and up from 61.6 years in 2000.
One in three adults in Canada is obese
The proportion of Canadian adults aged 18 and older with obesity has been increasing steadily over the past few decades. In 2024, one in three (30.8%) adults in Canada had obesity, compared to one in five (20.5%) in 2000.
Ontario net debt is highest among Canadian provinces
Canadian provinces and territories had a combined total of $841 billion in debt at the end of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Almost half ($409 billion) of that belongs to Ontario, the most indebted province in the country, followed by Quebec. See where the provinces and territories rank.
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate steady at 2.25%
On March 18, 2026, the Bank of Canada announced it would hold its key interest rate at 2.25%. The Bank of Canada cited uncertainties caused by changing US trade policies and the ongoing war in the Middle East as headwinds for the Canadian economy.
Before- or after-school programs are the most common child care arrangement in Canada
Data from Statistics Canada indicates that in early 2025, 35% of Canadian children aged 6–12 attending school were in child care, with usage highest among ages 6–8 (47%) and declining with age, and before- or after-school programs (52%) and care by relatives other than parents (38%) being the most common arrangements.
Canadians are buying less alcohol
From April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the volume of alcohol sold in Canada reached 2.8 billion litres, down three percent from the same period the previous year.
Average monthly mortgage payments keep rising
The average monthly mortgage payment across Canada reached $1,839 in the third quarter of 2025. Average monthly mortgage payments have been rising steadily since 2019, climbing 43.5% between the first quarter of 2019 and the third quarter of 2025.
The average Canadian household spent $752 on pet expenses in 2023
In 2023, the average Canadian household spent $752 on pet expenses, which includes food and the cost of pet care (veterinary visits). Among provinces, average household pet expenses were highest in Nova Scotia at $996 and lowest in Quebec at $532.
Canada’s EV charging station network is growing
Canada has committed to expanding its electric vehicle charging network. Since 2016, it has spent $1.2 billion to build out a network of more than 14,000 charging stations with 38,000-plus charging ports. It plans to scale this up over the next few years by adding more than 8,000 new charging locations. See how the network has grown since 2016.
Canada among top spenders on health care
How and what countries spend money on provides insight into their priorities. In 2023, total health care spending in Canada represented 11.18% of its GDP, placing it sixth overall among OECD countries in overall health care spending as a percentage of GDP and puts it in a group of higher health care spending countries alongside France, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. See where other countries rank.
Canada is the fifth-largest holder of US debt
The US national debt stands at $37.64 trillion, about a quarter of which is owned by foreign countries through US Treasury Securities such as T-bills, T-notes, and Treasury bonds. As of November 2025, Canada is the fifth-largest foreign owner of US debt. See how Canada’s ownership of US debt has changed since 2020.