Fast Facts Friday: February 2, 2024

Catch up on the latest facts and read more via the links below in case you missed them this week!

1. In 2022, there was enough tea available to provide every Canadian with just over one cup of hot tea per day. – Read more
2. In 2021, 56% of people reported being very or somewhat concerned about whether they could afford housing or rent. – Read more
3. Regulations will require at least 20% of new vehicles sold in Canada to be Zero Emission Vehicles by 2026, at least 60% by 2030 and 100% by 2035. – Read more
4. Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 0.2% in November 2023, after remaining essentially unchanged for three consecutive months. – Read more
5. In November 2023, primary energy production increased 2.9% with crude oil and equivalent products (+3.8%) leading the increase. – Read more
6. Residential building construction costs increased 0.9% in the fourth quarter, following a 1.2% increase in the previous quarter. Non-residential building construction costs rose 0.7% in the fourth quarter, following a 1.3% increase in the previous quarter. – Read more
7. The number of active businesses fell by 0.2% (-1,986) in October, its third decline in four months. This decrease was driven by the 0.4 percentage-point drop in the opening rate (4.2%), as the closure rate remained relatively unchanged at 4.8%. – Read more
8. More than 15% of immigrants left Canada within 20 years of landing. – Read more
9. Cancer (24.7%) remained the leading cause of death in Canada in 2022. – Read more