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The number of employees receiving pay and benefits from their employer—measured as "payroll employment" in the Survey of Employment, Payrolls and Hours—rose by 26,800 (+0.1%) in January, following an increase of 66,400 (+0.4%) in December 2024. On a year-over-year basis, payroll employment was up 198,900 (+1.1%) in January 2025.

Canadian farmers reported planting more wheat, oats, soybeans, lentils, corn, and dry peas, but fewer acres of canola and barley in 2025.

Most older Canadians prefer to live independently, but this can become more difficult with age if they need help with daily tasks such as personal care, home maintenance, transportation, meal preparation, etc.

Retail sales decreased 0.4% to $69.3 billion in February. Sales were down in four of nine subsectors and were led by decreases at motor vehicle and parts dealers.

Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were up 0.5% in February.

In volume terms, retail sales decreased 0.4% in February.

Retail sales decreased 0.4% to $69.3 billion in February. Sales were down in four of nine subsectors and were led by decreases at motor vehicle and parts dealers.

Core retail sales—which exclude gasoline stations and fuel vendors and motor vehicle and parts dealers—were up 0.5% in February.

In volume terms, retail sales decreased 0.4% in February.