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The Weekly Review, July 22 to 26, 2024
Government
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Article
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Watermelon: A slice of summer
Agriculture and food
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Article
While it sure tastes like fruit, did you know that the big juicy watermelon belongs to the cucumber, squash and pumpkin vegetable family? Canadian farmers grew and sold record amounts of this sweet summer treat in 2023, delighting consumers nationwide.
A profile of women working in the environmental and clean technology sector
Labour
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Article
The environmental and clean technology (ECT) sector is growing every year. A recent paper, entitled “Women in the environmental and clean technology sector,” looks at the role women are playing in that sector and their rates of pay.
Sweet summer in Canada: A vacation in New Brunswick
Population and demography
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Article
Our Sweet summer in Canada series explores vacation destinations across the country that report the highest levels of life satisfaction. This month, we’re exploring some popular vacation destinations in the province that reported the third-highest levels of life satisfaction: New Brunswick.
This data’s on ice
Retail and wholesale
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Databyte
It’s a long weekend on the horizon for much of the population in Canada. For many, that might mean hitting the road to head for the cottage, the beach, or a fishing trip. For others, perhaps some backyard entertaining is in order.
The Weekly Review, July 15 to 19, 2024
Business and consumer services and culture
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Article
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Take care to self-care this Self-care Day
Business and consumer services and culture
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Article
International Self-care Day (July 24) is just around the corner, but let’s face it—self-care is a year-round activity that brings in billions of dollars annually to Canadian businesses. The cost of self-care can range from absolutely free to thousands of dollars or more.
Exports value to the Netherlands increases in 2023
International trade
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Article
On a balance-of-payments basis, the combined value of Canada’s imports increased 1.4% to $770.2 billion from 2022 to 2023, while exports decreased by the same percentage to $768.3 billion. Moderating this decline was the $7.6 billion worth of exports to the Netherlands, a 14.5% increase from 2022 to 2023.
A walk in the park
Environment
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Article
Canada is filled with all kinds of beautiful greenery and landscapes, much of which comes alive in the summer months. Whether you enjoy a stroll through your local park or venture out to explore a national park, the natural beauty of the season shines in parks and green spaces across the country.
Olympic gold, silver and bronze
Economic accounts
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Article
Canadian athletes will soon be competing in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. During the last Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Canada had its best showing since the 1992 games in Barcelona, placing 11th overall with 7 gold medals, 7 silver and 10 bronze. Canada also ranks highly when it comes to producing the minerals needed to make Olympic medals.