Fast Facts Friday: November 10, 2023

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

1. More than one-third of Canadians reported they had not visited a dental professional in the past year. - The Daily — More than one-third of Canadians reported they had not visited a dental professional in the previous 12 months, 2022
2. The price of groceries in Canada has risen significantly. - The Daily — Food Price Data Hub
3. In September 2023, Canada's merchandise exports increased 2.7%, while imports rose 1.0%. - The Daily — Canadian international merchandise trade, September 2023
4. From 2017 to 2018, a higher proportion of bisexual individuals and lesbian women reported at least some difficulty in a functional health domain. - The Daily — Study: Functional health difficulties among lesbian, gay and bisexual people in Canada
5. Canada's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 3.8% in 2022, following a 5.3% increase in 2021. Growth in real GDP was driven by household spending, inventory accumulation and exports. - The Daily — Provincial and territorial economic accounts, 2022
6. The total monthly value of building permits in Canada decreased 6.5% in September 2023 to $11.2 billion. - The Daily — Building permits, September 2023