June 1st was International Children’s Day. We thought it was a good opportunity to look at the number of children living here. Toronto’s total population grew roughly 43% between 1981 and 2026, while the share of residents under 20 has

Beer is a manufacturing business, bringing together production, science and skilled trades. Breweries employ brewers, cellar technicians, packaging operators and quality-control staff. Behind the finished product are fermentation systems, pumps, refrigeration equipment and automated packaging lines that require maintenance and

When people think of apprenticeships and skilled trades, occupations such as electricians, welders, or heavy equipment technicians often come to mind. Less frequently discussed is the work of arborists; specialized professionals who plant, inspect, maintain, and safely remove trees in

We seem to refer to Toronto a lot in statistics. But it can mean different things to different people at……different times. Imagine leaving Toronto City Hall in 1961. You would be leaving Old City Hall; the building we know today

AI headlines have taken a dramatic turn lately, with researchers and technology experts in the area warning that increasingly powerful AI systems could eventually pose risks to humanity. While much of that conversation is about what might happen months or

As GO Transit continues to expand its network, including the launch of new service to Stratford today, this chart shows transit usage in the Toronto region over the past eight years. TTC (red) represents average weekday ridership by month, while

Right now, Canada is locked in negotiations over the US’s threat to impose 50% Tariffs on Canadian goods.  Donald Trump’s tariffs and repeated tariff threats created real uncertainty for Ontario employers, particularly in manufacturing, steel, autos and other trade-dependent sectors. That

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

This week marks International Sewing Machine Day, making it a fitting time to look at one of Toronto’s oldest industries. The Toronto CMA is still home to 416 textile and apparel establishments, including 165 cut-and-sew clothing manufacturers. While much smaller

President Trump is considering renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.” He has also caught fish and seafood in his tariff net: 25% U.S. tariffs briefly applied to Canadian seafood in March 2025 before being suspended, while Canada is now preparing a