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Diversion helps stop non-residential waste from topping an 18-year high
In 2024, there were over 16.4 million tonnes of waste generated from non-residential sources, the highest amount since 2008 (almost 16.6 million tonnes) but still shy of the record in 2006 (over 16.7 million tonnes).
Young adults at home, work and school
Millions of post-secondary students will be heading to university or college in the weeks ahead. For some students, it will be their first foray into independent living away from the family nest. For many others, however, they will be hitting the books while living at their parental home.
The Weekly Review, August 3 to 7, 2026
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Overall, more trash is at Canadian curbs—but what parts of the country are tossing out less?
Digging deeper by province and territory and on a per-capita basis, using annual population estimates, let’s get the details on the 11.1 million tonnes of residential waste generated nationwide in 2024, up by 158 046 tonnes from 2022 (+1.4%). Over the same period, the estimated population increased 5.9%.
International Youth Day: The power of participating
In the spirit of the upcoming International Youth Day, let’s explore the many ways young people participate in their communities and how these connections shape their sense of belonging.
Are horses going the way of the bison?
Just over a century ago in Canada, there were millions of working horses across the land, pulling wagons or plows and transporting people, while bison remained on the cusp of extinction. By 2021, there were almost as many bison (149,539) on Canadian farms as horses (183,733).
The Weekly Review, July 27 to 31, 2026
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Organic produce: A small slice of Canada’s fruit and veggie pie
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.
A data-driven look at wildfire season
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.
Difficulties accessing specialist care among middle-aged and older Canadians
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.
