Statistics Canada
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worldCanada’s Population Declines for Second Straight Quarter Amid Policy Shifts
Statistics Canada reports a 103,504-person drop from October 2025 to January 2026-the first back-to-back quarterly decline on record-as non-permanent residents fall sharply and immigration slows.
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healthCanadian Functional Health Declines Sharply Since 2015, Especially Among Young Adults
Statistics Canada reports steep drops in functional health nationwide, with emotional well-being and pain levels driving the decline-particularly among adults under 35.
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financeEV Sales Drop 39% in Jan. 2026
New data shows a steep decline in zero-emission vehicle sales across Canada, prompting renewed federal incentives to boost adoption.
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financeCanada's Inflation Drops to 1.8% in February Amid Tax Holiday Distortion
Statistics Canada reports annual inflation fell to 1.8% in February 2026, but warns the GST/HST tax holiday created a misleading base-year effect-especially for food, alcohol, and toys.
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financeCanada Sees Steepest Annual Alcohol Sales Drop on Record
Canadian alcohol sales experienced the largest annual decline since tracking began, with significant drops in beer and imported wine.