Fast Facts Friday: October 13, 2023

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

1. Total exports of culture and sport products grew 7.9% to reach $19.1 billion in 2021, representing 2.5% of Canada's total exports in the year. This growth was a reversal from the 13.5% decline in 2020. The Daily — Trade of culture and sport products, 2021 
2. Among those who participated in some type of sport over the previous 12 months, swimming was the most common, reported by over one-third (35%) of people. This was closely followed by cycling (33%) and running (27%). The Daily — Participation in Canadian society through sport and work 
3. In July 2023, primary energy production rose 1.0%, with a notable gain in natural gas (+2.7%) being partially offset by a loss in primary electricity (-10.9%). The Daily — Energy statistics, July 2023 
4. The total monthly value of building permits in Canada increased 3.4% in August to $11.9 billion, with strong gains in the non-residential sector offsetting modest declines in residential construction intentions. The Daily — Building permits, August 2023 
5. Preliminary estimates from the Canadian Housing Statistics Program show that from 2021 to 2022, the residential property stock—all residential properties, excluding vacant land—grew by 1.3% in Ontario, slower than the 1.5% rate of growth from 2020 to 2021. The Daily — Canadian Housing Statistics Program: New residential properties, 2022 
6. In September 2023, the number of international arrivals to Canada, including non-resident trips and returning Canadian-resident trips, increased from September 2022. The Daily — Leading indicator of international arrivals to Canada, September 2023 
7. In the summer of 2021, beef farmers' grazing cattle averaged 19.3 weeks without supplemental feed, down from 21.9 weeks in 2017. The Daily — Farm Management Survey: Livestock, 2021
8. Firms in the consumer goods rental and general rental centres industry groups generated $3.3 billion in operating revenue in 2022, up 7.4% from 2021. The Daily — Consumer goods rental sector, 2022
9. The four provinces with the largest shares of operating revenue in 2022 were Ontario (60.1%), Quebec (19.0%), British Columbia (7.9%) and Alberta (6.4%). The Daily — Consumer goods rental sector, 2022