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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

A few things stand out when you visit the produce section of a Canadian grocery store: the organic section is a lot smaller than the “conventional” produce section, and prices are generally higher. The same holds true at the national level, where, in 2025, organic vegetables accounted for 5.7% of total vegetable farmgate sales and organic fruits accounted for 5.3% of total fruit farmgate sales.

Ahead of this year’s wildfire season, two experts appeared on the Eh Sayers podcast to discuss both the science and the economic impacts. This week, Statistics Canada released an analysis of the effects of wildfires on Indigenous communities. 

Canada’s population is rapidly aging. Indeed, in 2023, the median age of Canadians was 40.6 years. In other words, half of the total population was over the age of 40. A recent study found that older adults (65 years or older) were more likely to use specialist care than middle-aged adults (45 to 64 years) and were less likely to report experiencing difficulties accessing care.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Approximately 26.8 million road motor vehicles were registered in Canada in 2024, and every one of those vehicles needs a place to park, whether it be on the street, in the driveway, under a carport or behind a garage door. For those considering adding a garage or carport to their home this year, we’ve got you covered in terms of price changes over time to build these features in 15 select census metropolitan areas across Canada.

Late July in Canada means plenty of hot weather, which means many Canadians head for the water—either to beat the heat, to enjoy their favourite water-related activity, or both!

Marketed production of fresh lettuce totalled 84 343 tonnes in 2025, up for the second year in a row. This was the highest haul since 2019, when production totalled 84 896 tonnes.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Gardening and lawn care bring much joy to those who love to tend them, but they are also hard work and a constant balancing act. Plants need fertilization to remain healthy and grow and may also need a helping hand to fend off harmful weeds, insects, bugs or slugs. Excluding apartment dwellers, almost all (96%) Canadian households reported having a lawn or garden in 2023, with over half (56%) applying fertilizer or pesticide to maintain their yard.

Most goods need to be transported before reaching the consumer. Higher energy costs can have a significant effect on getting these goods to market, whether they move through wholesalers, warehouses or other points in the supply chain before ending up on a store shelf.

New data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) for the reference period from 2022 to 2024 were recently released, including data on more than 100 environmental chemicals measured in Canadians.