Fast Facts Friday: February 16, 2024

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

1. Among immigrants admitted to Canada from 2012 to 2016, those who intended to reside in Ontario, British Columbia or Alberta were the most likely to stay in those provinces five years after their admission. – Read more
2. In 2021, in the Maritime provinces, nearly three-quarters (72%) of elementary school-aged children eligible for instruction in French were attending or had attended French-language elementary school. – Read more
3. Following a 1.5% increase in November, manufacturing sales fell 0.7% to $71.2 billion in December 2023. – Read more
4. Investment in building construction edged up 0.3% month over month to $19.8 billion in December 2023. – Read more
5. In 2018, about 19% (1.5 million) of youth aged 15 to 30 provided care or help to family members or friends with a long-term condition, a physical or mental disability, or problems related to aging. – Read more
6. Wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) grew 0.3% to $82.9 billion in December 2023. – Read more
7. According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, most youth aged 15 to 17 years (85%) reported having an adult that they could talk with to get help or advice on puberty, sexual development or sexual health. Read more