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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.
Employment in Canada drops in July
Employment fell by 41,000 (-0.2%) in July, and the employment rate declined by 0.2 percentage points, reaching 60.7%. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate remained steady, showing no change at 6.9%. This overall decline in employment during July was primarily concentrated in full-time work, which dropped by 51,000 (-0.3%).
Canada’s oldest age group is also its fastest-growing
As of 2024, there were 11,672 Canadians aged at least 100. According to Statistics Canada, this age group is the fastest-growing in Canada, having more than tripled between 2000 and 2024.