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Our health is the most important thing when it comes to our bodies, and what “healthy” looks like can vary for each person. While discussions about weight can be a sensitive subject, it is important to examine how our weight may be affecting our current and future health outcomes.

English and French are Canada’s two official languages, but many other languages and distinct dialects are spoken daily across the country, whether at home, while shopping, dining, or at family or social gatherings. The likelihood of speaking a non-official language at home depends on which non-official language is being spoken and whether all household members know it. 

Across Canada, people from all walks of life enjoy participating in sports, recreationally or competitively. According to the General Social Survey on Social Identity, participation in a sports organization is the most common form of civic engagement, and represents a key well-being indicator in the Quality of Life Framework. 

March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is an opportunity to reflect on the social and economic achievements of the more than 20 million women who live in Canada.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

The cost of living in two of Canada’s most northerly cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife, is well above the national average. However, while prices may be high, wages are also higher than the national average. Let’s take a closer look at household earnings and expenses in these two cities under the northern lights.

Canadians, individually or as a team, have been winning Oscars since their inception in the late 1920s. In fact, Toronto-born Mary Pickford was the very first winner of “best actress in a leading role,” Canada’s first of 94 Oscars. While the spotlight shines brightest on the stars, most of Canada’s Oscars have been won for behind-the-scenes work rather than on screen.

In 2021, the Government of Canada introduced the Quality of Life Framework, a tool for assessing and understanding the well-being of people living in Canada across multiple domains. This initiative marked a significant step in understanding and improving the factors that contribute to quality of life nationwide.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

The Kichi Zibi, or Ottawa River, has been the heart of Algonquin territory from time immemorial. The name Ottawa likely comes from the Algonquin word “adawe,” which means “to trade.” The fur trade was prominent in the early years of European settlement, while lumber was king for much of the 19th century. Today, a large number of Ottawa and Gatineau residents work in the public service.