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Over the period from April 2023 to March 2026, wages in Toronto increased by approximately 15.7%, compared to a 9.9% rise in prices as measured by the Ontario Consumer Price Index. While this suggests that wages have outpaced inflation overall,

With National Pet Day this Saturday, Toronto’s pet economy, and especially its dogs, comes into sharper focus. As the chart shows, registered dogs across the city have remained consistently high from 2023 to 2026, with popular breeds like Labradors and

In constant 2025 dollars, the Easter basket tells a clear story.  The price of eggs and tulips, the holiday’s staples, have remained relatively stable over time.  Lamb, however, stands apart. Traditionally the centrepiece of an Easter meal, it has increased

While the decline in visits from U.S. residents to Ontario have been well documented, and attributed to changing attitudes of Americans to Canada, a closer look shows this is not unique to the U.S. Similar declines are evident across several

Employment Insurance (EI) beneficiaries in the Toronto CMA rose from about 47,000 in January 2023 to over 78,000 by December 2025, indicating growing reliance on EI. The data shows a typical seasonal pattern, with numbers dipping in late spring and

The last year has not been kind to workers in highschool or less working for work in Construction or Manufacturing. In the summer of 2023, there were 2776 new job posts for construction labourers. By winter of this year, it

Almost half of all household expenditures for toys, games and hobbies occur in November and December. Over the past decade (even after accounting for inflation), Ontarians are spending ore on Toys and Games. This trend accelerated during the COVID impacted

The latest data from Stats Can shows business openings in the Toronto CMA steadily contracting over the past year, an early sign of tougher conditions for local entrepreneurs and the jobs they create. It’s a reminder of how important small