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While the hot days of summer are not generally associated with the cold or flu season, approximately one in seven Canadians reported having a respiratory infection in the summer of 2024. This is what they told us about their experience. 

The Canadian electricity sector saw another challenging year in 2024. Many of the factors and trends observed in 2023 played a role again in 2024, particularly the persistent dry conditions that continued to reduce hydroelectricity generation, Canada’s largest electricity generation source. 

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

For the fourth consecutive year, production of crude oil and equivalent products reached a record high, up 4.3% from 2023 to 298.8 million cubic metres in 2024.

March is Nutrition Month in Canada, and this year’s theme is Nourish to Flourish. Food plays an important role in everyone’s life and is essential to all aspects of our health and well-being. From physical and mental health to social and cultural connections, we nourish to flourish. 

Transit agencies reported 1.6 billion passenger trips in 2024, equivalent to 40 transit rides for every Canadian. Many Canadians rely on public transit to get around every day, with over 1 in 10 commuters taking it to get to work, while others seldom or never use it. One factor often overlooked in the time spent “on public transport” is the time it takes to reach the nearest transit stop from home on foot.

In 2024, over 264,000 ZEVs were sold in Canada, valued at $17.3 billion. Unlike overall new sales, which hit their highest point in May, ZEV sales peaked in September, with 30,318 units sold. 

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Let’s have a look at some key Statistics Canada data to see how many Canadians and Canadian businesses have been affected by fraud.

A sure sign of spring in Canada is snow melting and maple taps running on a sunny March day. However, a good maple run requires a stretch of mild spring days and frosty nights. For the fourth spring in six years, Mother Nature, in combination with the hard work of maple farmers, delivered a record-breaking maple run.