St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario local economy
St.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 140 in June 2026, down 66.7% from May 2026 and down 27.8% from June 2025.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 245,800 in August 2026, flat 0.1% from July 2026 and up 3.2% from August 2025.
Catharines - Niagara, Ontario ranks in the 3rd percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 140 in June 2026, down 66.7% from May 2026 and down 27.8% from June 2025. Payrolled or covered employment was 245,800 in August 2026, flat 0.1% from July 2026 and up 3.2% from August 2025. No current data is available for New business applications or registrations in St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario.
Frequently asked questions
- How does St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario rank among Canada metro areas?
- St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario ranks in the 3rd percentile of Canada metro areas as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario was 140 in June 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario?
- Payrolled or covered employment in St. Catharines - Niagara, Ontario was 245,800 in August 2026.
Nearby and related
Sources and methodology
- Statistics Canada — Building permits, value by type of structure and type of work
- Statistics Canada — Labour force characteristics by census metropolitan area, 3-month moving average, seasonally adjusted
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 70% of weighted components available.
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