Statistics Canada have realeased the April 2020 edition of their Business and Community Newsletter, which focuses on COVID-19.

From Statistics Canada:

Our Commitment to serving Canadians

Statistics Canada is responding to the COVID-19 challenge by collecting information vital to the economy and society—remotely and safely. Our employees are working hard to support critical government operations with data, analytics and methodological expertise.

The pandemic is unprecedented in the scope of issues that are affected. From the onset of this event, Statistics Canada has been committed to quickly collecting and publishing information to shed light on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country's economy and the social and employment situation as well as the physical and mental health of Canadians.

This special edition of the Business and Community Newsletter aims to assist Canadian business and community leaders to better understand the effects of the pandemic through relevant and timely data. Given the fluidity of the evolving situation, this edition contains critical and time-sensitive information that can assist in evidence-based decision-making.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our data collection teams for their adaptability and dedication in these unusual circumstances and, of course, Canadians from coast to coast for the generosity of spirit they continue to display by participating in our surveys. We are counting on all of you!

Click here to read the full newletter.