Guides: Government Information & Data: Socio-Economic Statatistics

Economic Conditions

Conference Board of Canada's e-Library This link opens in a new window
Conference Board of Canada’s publications library. It contains all of the Conference Board's periodical publications, research reports, economic studies as well as special reports and presentations by Conference Board staff dating back to 1998.
Canadian Economic Insights This link opens in a new window
Highlights issues related to the growth and development of Canada's economy. This series replaced the Canadian Economic Observer.

Consumer Price Index (monthly stats)
Consumer Price Index (historical)
Industry Canada
Provincial and Territorial Economic Accounts Review
An overview of recent economic developments in the provinces and territories. The overview covers several broad areas:1) gross domestic product (GDP) by income and by expenditure, 2) GDP by industry, 3) labour productivity and other related variables
Provincial Economics Service
A print quarterly published by the RBC Financial Group with economic forecasts and key economic indicators provided for each province of Canada.

Canada at a Glance
Current Canadian demographic, education, health and aging, justice, housing, income, labour market, household, economic, travel, financial, agricultural, foreign trade and environmental statistics. Also includes important international comparisons.
Canadian Council on Social Development
Poverty and welfare statistics
Insights on Canadian Society
Various aspects of Canadian society, including labour, income, education, social, and demographic issues, that affect the lives of Canadians. This title replaces Canadian Social Trends (available in our journal stacks and online.)
Juristat
This publication provides in-depth analysis of justice-related topics and issues. Topics include crime, victimization, homicide, civil, family and criminal courts, and correctional services
Survey of Household Spending (2013-2017)
Survey of Household Spending: detailed food expenditures 2013-2017
Canada, by region or province, in annual dollars

Labour Force Information
Current monthly labour market statistics with a brief commentary highlighting recent developments in the Canadian labour market. Also includes a series of charts and tables on a variety of labour force characteristics, such as employment and unemployment for Canada, the provinces, metropolitan areas and economic regions.
Perspectives on Labour and Income
Journal analyzing recent findings on labour and income topics: pensions, retirement, work arrangements, training, family income, youth employment. Discontinued in 2012.

Spending Patterns in Canada
Highlights and key tables from the annual Survey of Household Spending (SHS) on expenditures by households and families, possessions, and dwelling characteristics. See E-STAT / CANSIM for SHS tables.

Income Statistics and GST/HST Statistics This link opens in a new window
Includes an analysis of annual personal tax returns from the Canada Revenue Agency