Canada recorded 91,359 new businesses in April 2026, a sharp surge from March, while 38,298 businesses closed, signaling a major increase in activity alongside continued market volatility.
April Mover Activity Climbs as Spring Momentum Builds
Canada recorded 45,270 mover households in April 2026, up 18% from March, as the spring moving season continues to accelerate and housing transactions convert into relocations.
April Pre-Mover Activity Sustains Spring Momentum Across Canada
Canada recorded 70,569 pre-mover households in April 2026, up 15% from March, signaling continued momentum in the spring moving season and sustained growth in in-market consumers.
March Business Activity Rebounds, But Closures Remain Elevated
Canada recorded 11,296 new businesses in March 2026 (up 89% from February), while 40,388 businesses closed, highlighting a rebound in activity but continued net contraction in the market.
March Mover Activity Rebounds as Housing Transactions Accelerate
Canada recorded 38,419 mover households in March 2026, up 47% from February, as housing transactions convert into relocations and the spring moving season gains momentum.
March Pre-Mover Activity Shows Strong Spring Rebound Across Canada
Canada recorded 61,450 pre-mover households in March 2026, up 36% from February, signaling the start of the spring moving season and a sharp increase in in-market consumers.
February 2026 New Business Factoid: Formation Stabilizes While Closures Surge
Canada recorded 5,986 new businesses in February 2026, up 10% from January — but closures surged to 73,421, resulting in a significant net contraction and highlighting continued volatility in the SME landscape.
February 2026 Mover Factoid: Seasonal Slowdown Deepens Before Spring Reset
Canada recorded 26,204 mover households in February 2026, a 45% decline from January — reflecting the typical late-winter trough before spring move activity resumes.
February 2026 Pre-Mover Factoid: Momentum Builds as Spring Planning Accelerates
Canada recorded 45,173 pre-mover households in February 2026, a 25% increase over January — signaling accelerating move planning as the spring season approaches.
January 2026 New Business Factoid: Year-End Spike Gives Way to a Slow Start
Canada recorded 5,450 new businesses and 8,754 closures in January, resulting in net contraction after December’s year-end spike. See what this slowdown means for teams targeting new businesses early.
January 2026 Mover Factoid: Moving Activity Eases After Year-End Surge
Canada recorded 47,473 movers in January, as completed moves eased after December’s year-end surge. See what this seasonal slowdown means for brands targeting high-intent households.