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Chart of the Week
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.
Number of active businesses in Canada edges up 0.2 percent in September
The number of active businesses is a good indicator of economic strength. Rising numbers of active businesses generally indicate economic expansion, while declines typically signal contraction. Explore the latest data from Statistics Canada to see how Canada’s doing.