Statistics Canada

Canada's principal government institution in charge of statistics and census data

Statistics Canada, formed in 1971, is the agency of the Government of Canada commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and culture. It is headquartered in Ottawa.

Also known as...StatCan and Statistique Canada
Canada's Economic Performance

Canada's Economic Performance Canada's labor market surprises with 88,000 new jobs in May, lowering unemployment to 6.6%, despite recent recession.