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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.
Fewer Canadians are visiting the United States
In August 2025, Canadians made 2.25 million trips to the U.S., down 29.7% from 3.1 million recorded at the same time the year prior. There have been eight straight months of year-over-year decreases in travel to the U.S. by Canadian residents since the start of the year.
Unemployment rate in Canada remains stable
The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 7.1 percent, remaining steady and unchanged from the previous month. The unemployment rate has hovered within a narrow range between 6.9 and 7.1 percent since April.