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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

How much time do you spend online? From scrolling to watching or reading, most of us use the Internet in some way. In 2022, 95% of people 15 years and older in Canada used the Internet, up from 91% in 2018. With more Canadians using the Internet than ever before, learning about cybersecurity is important at any age.

Weather-related catastrophic events once again plagued Canada in 2024. Let’s take a look at the price Canadians have paid and continue to pay for these weather-related catastrophes. 

Why is sexual and reproductive health important? According to the World Health Organization, it is “fundamental to the overall health and well-being of individuals, couples and families, and to the social and economic development of communities and countries.”

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic are among the most prominent root-vegetable “fixin’s” at Thanksgiving feasts. You might even come across some rutabagas, beets or parsnips tucked away on the dinner table. Let’s dig into some of these lesser-known root vegetables.  

As the data from the Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) and other surveys and analysis show, workforce participation for Canadians with disabilities has increased. However, there is still room to improve inclusivity in the economy, as more than one in four Canadians (27%) aged 15 years and older had one or more disabilities in 2022.

Women continue to contribute vitally to the economy, and those contributions have long included innovation and technology. Recently, Statistics Canada released two studies on patent performance and technology adoption by women-owned businesses in Canada.

From October 6 to 12, it is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada. This national campaign seeks to inform and educate Canadians about mental illness and provides us with an opportunity to address misconceptions about that reality and improve our understanding of mental health. This in turn promotes our acceptance, respect and equitable treatment of those living with mental illness, while reducing stigma.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.