StatsCAN Plus

Let’s have a look at some key Statistics Canada data to see how many Canadians and Canadian businesses have been affected by fraud.

A sure sign of spring in Canada is snow melting and maple taps running on a sunny March day. However, a good maple run requires a stretch of mild spring days and frosty nights. For the fourth spring in six years, Mother Nature, in combination with the hard work of maple farmers, delivered a record-breaking maple run.

In the spring of 2020, toilet paper flew off store shelves amid a bout of panic buying—both here in Canada and globally—at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers will be relieved to know that during the crisis, toilet paper production in Canada held steady, at levels more than sufficient to meet domestic demand.

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.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

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.