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The 2011 edition of the Canada Year Book, available today, has been redesigned with a bold, red-and-gold cover and a fresh interior layout. The book has been expanded to just over 500 pages to include international comparisons and online search terms that help readers find updated and related data on Statistic Canada's website.

The 31 almanac-style chapters contain charts, tables, maps and easy-to-read articles that feature the latest statistics from Canada's economic, political and social life.

Each chapter covers issues and trends that influenced Canada during the year, such as the aging of the population, energy consumption and conservation, and Canada's economic recovery following the 2008-2009 downturn.

For the first time, an "International perspective" page in almost every chapter provides charts showing a quick comparison between Canada and other Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations.

For example, in the chapter on population and demography, the International perspective page shows Canada's total fertility rate was 1.66 births per woman aged 15 to 49 in 2007. This compares with 2.12 in the United States and 1.68 across the OECD.

In the chapter on the economy, it shows that Canada's gross domestic product per capita in 2008 was US$38,975, seventh among OECD countries. Canada's average was above the OECD average of US$33,732.

First published in 1867, the Canada Year Book has become the premier reference on the social and economic life of Canadians.

The 2011 issue of the Canada Year Book (11-402-X, $24.95) is now available. See How to order products.

As well, the Canada Year Book Historical Collection is available online. It currently contains all year books from 1867 to 1967; by spring 2012, the collection will include 1968 to 2006.

For more information, contact (canadayearbook-annuaireducanada@statcan.gc.ca) or France Mondoloni (613-951-6000; fax: 613-951-5116; france.mondoloni@statcan.gc.ca), Communications Division.