Consumer Spend Trend: 2021 Was A Year Of Recovery
One year after the COVID pandemic began, total spending volumes began to recover beyond pre-pandemic levels, alongside key industries including restaurants, retail, and travel.
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Consumer Spend Trend: Mountain Destinations Pre and During COVID
Mountain destinations in Canada have seen some strong recovery post COVID. With things slowly getting back to normal or adapting to the ‘new normal,’ travel is picking up pace.
Al Speaks with the Toronto Region Board of Trade (TRBOT)
Al Grego sits down with Marcy Burchfield, VP Economic Blueprint Institute (EBI) at the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
Data Stories from Giving Tuesday 2021
Get a high-level look at Giving Tuesday numbers in Canada over the years and see what kind of impact COVID might have on how we give in the future.
Data Stories from Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone again, and we’re taking a look back at spending numbers from across the country.
Summer Spending Was a Bright Spot for Many Across Canada
From bowling alleys to movie theatres, many businesses that help us have fun saw a big boost in sales.
Data Stories from Stage 3 of Alberta’s Reopening
Step 3 of Alberta’s reopening began July 1, 2021 kicking off a long weekend of spending on local travel throughout the province compared to the week before.
Data Stories from Stage 3 of BC’s Reopening
Step 3 of British Columbia’s reopening began July 1, 2021 kicking off a long weekend of spending on local travel throughout the province.
Data Stories from Phase 2 of Ontario's Reopening
Step 2 of Ontario’s reopening plan kicked off on June 30, 2021 leading to line-ups for haircuts and a rise in spending on local travel and entertainment categories for the long weekend.
Data Stories from Phase 3 of Ontario's Reopening
There was a moderate increase at restaurants with the return of indoor dining but tourist attractions, recreational sports leagues, and gyms were where Ontarians spent the most money.
Restaurants Were the Real Winners of the Stanley Cup Finals
The Montreal Canadiens may not have brought home the cup, but that didn’t stop fans from filling theirs at their favourite watering holes across the province as they cheered on their Habs.