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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic are among the most prominent root-vegetable “fixin’s” at Thanksgiving feasts. You might even come across some rutabagas, beets or parsnips tucked away on the dinner table. Let’s dig into some of these lesser-known root vegetables.  

As the data from the Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) and other surveys and analysis show, workforce participation for Canadians with disabilities has increased. However, there is still room to improve inclusivity in the economy, as more than one in four Canadians (27%) aged 15 years and older had one or more disabilities in 2022.

Women continue to contribute vitally to the economy, and those contributions have long included innovation and technology. Recently, Statistics Canada released two studies on patent performance and technology adoption by women-owned businesses in Canada.

From October 6 to 12, it is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada. This national campaign seeks to inform and educate Canadians about mental illness and provides us with an opportunity to address misconceptions about that reality and improve our understanding of mental health. This in turn promotes our acceptance, respect and equitable treatment of those living with mental illness, while reducing stigma.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

You may be familiar with the terms “barrels of crude oil” or “cubic metres of natural gas.” These units of measure help us quantify things—in this instance, crude oil and natural gas. 

Labour shortages, construction and land costs, and development fees are among the challenges to building enough new housing to meet demand. The conversion of non-residential buildings for residential use is an idea often discussed among builders, policymakers and Canadians alike.

Almost two-thirds of Canadian households in the lowest income quintile were very concerned about their ability to meet day-to-day expenses in 2022 in the face of rising consumer prices. One way to find financial relief among Canada’s most financially vulnerable is to live in social or affordable housing.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.