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In this issue
Latest indicators
| Population 2007 to 2008 Percentage change |
1.2% |
|---|---|
| Gross domestic product, monthly June 2009 Percentage change |
0.1% |
| Greenhouse gas emissions 2006 to 2007 Percentage change |
4.0% |
| Particulate matter (PM2.5) 2000 to 2006 |
No significant trend |
| Ground-level ozone 1990 to 2006 Median percent change per year |
0.7% |
| Natural resource wealth 2007 to 2008 Percentage change |
45.3% |
Articles
Canada’s natural resource wealth, 2008
Joan Forbes
Natural resources contribute to Canada’s overall economic performance. This article examines the value of key natural resource stocks, focusing on timber, energy and minerals. In 2008, these selected assets contributed 22% to Canada’s total wealth. The value of these natural resources rose 45% to $1,723 billion in 2008. Full article: HTML
Agricultural water use in 2007—A profile of irrigation
Marie-Ève Poirier
Water is essential for crop production, whether it is provided by rain or irrigation. Although relatively few farms in Canada irrigate, this use of water can represent a significant portion of water use in some areas of the country. This article presents information on the use of irrigation in 2007. Farms in Alberta and British Columbia were most likely to irrigate and also accounted for the largest volumes of water used for irrigation purposes. Full article: HTML
Quick fact: Canadians hang it out to dry—Clothesline and drying rack use in Canada
Full article: HTML
