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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

While rents in the housing rental market have been trending downward in the past year, rents in all three components of the commercial sector continue to climb.

Caregiving touches every stage of life: From caring for a newborn or young child, to supporting an aging parent or a family member with an illness or disability.

Once Halloween is over in Canada, the costumes and decorations are put away for another year, and we start working through our pile of treats. For some Canadians, however—especially those with Latin roots—the celebrations are just about to begin at that point, as the first two or three days of November are marked by honouring and remembering the dead.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

You know how that old saying goes: you reap what you sow. And with October well underway, pumpkins might be at the top of the harvest list for many Canadians. 

Fall is apple season in Canada, whether you grow your own, pick your own at an orchard, bob for apples at a fair, or crunch on a fresh or candied apple at home. The year 2025, however, was a tough one for apple farmers, with marketable production falling 10.8% year over year to 340 620 metric tonnes, the lowest level since 2012. 

Operating a business continues to involve challenges, from rising costs to uncertainty surrounding the current trade environment. To better understand how businesses are navigating these pressures, the Canadian Survey on Business Conditions (CSBC) recently surveyed businesses about their current experiences and outlook.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

World Food Day is observed annually by the United Nations (UN) and the international community on October 16 to bring awareness to global food insecurity. The day also serves as a reminder here at home that food insecurity also affects many Canadians—let’s have a look at our food-related data.