Latest News About Statistics Canada

Here are the latest public updates from Statistics Canada (StatCan) as of now.

• Key indicators update: Population estimate for January 1, 2026 is 41,472,081 with a quarterly change of -0.2%. The March 2026 unemployment rate stands at 6.7%, with CPI around 2.4% year over year. These figures come from StatCan’s recent releases and summaries. [statcan.gc.ca: en start]

• Recent StatCan news highlights:

  • A new release notes shifting trends in unemployment and consumer prices, with analysis focused on how wage growth, inflation, and job markets interact across provinces. [globalnews.ca tag stats-canada]
  • Reports on income and wealth gaps expanding in 2025, indicating widening disparities between top and bottom income groups. [globalnews.ca tag stats-canada]

• Where to read directly: Statistics Canada’s official start page provides daily analysis of statistical releases and hundreds of publications you can view or download, including quarterly population estimates, CPI, and labour data. [statcan.gc.ca start]

If you’d like, I can pull the most recent StatCan release PDFs or build a quick summary by topic (population, labour, prices) and include key figures for your area (NJ/US isn’t covered by StatCan, but I can compare to US equivalents if you want). Would you like a topic-specific briefing or the latest figures table? [statcan.gc.ca start]