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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.

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of recognition for the Survivors of Canada’s residential school system, their families and their communities. It is also a day when we honour those who lost their lives to the residential school system, mostly children, who never returned home.

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They cover a broad range of social and economic development issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, gender equality and much more.

Perhaps no sector was harder hit by the COVID-19 pandemic than the tourism sector. Indeed, many key travel metrics have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. As the world marks World Tourism Day on September 27, let’s take a guided tour of our travel data.

Canada’s population is rapidly aging, with baby boomers mostly retired or retiring soon, Canadians living longer and fewer births. 

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

We’re not glassing over these stats—there are a lot of windows in Canada. The 2021 Census of Population counted close to 37 million Canadians and nearly 15 million private dwellings occupied by their usual residents.