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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Here’s a tongue-twisting riddle for you: how many outdoor potted plants did producers pack onto pallets in 2023? Just under 146.0 million pots to be exact, according to our most recent Canadian greenhouse and nursery data.

We’ve all seen prices in grocery stores lately. Wherever you live in Canada, there is no question that grocery bills are getting more expensive. From 2021 to 2022, prices for food purchased from stores increased by 9.8% on average nationally.

Are you thinking about starting or expanding your family? If so, we have all the bases covered, from the expenses related to raising a child, government supports available to parents, day care costs, even potential names!

According to the latest data from the Civil Court Survey (CCS), there were 768,615 active cases in Canada’s civil courts in the 2022/2023 fiscal year, up from 765,967 in 2021/2022 (+0.3%) and 697,320 in 2020/2021 (+10.2%). The number of inactive cases also increased, from 392,367 in 2021/2022 to 456,315 in 2022/23 (+16.3%).

Are you new to the neighbourhood? You are not alone. In 2023, approximately 333,000 Canadians moved from one province or territory to another, the second-highest number recorded since the 1990s and the third straight year that interprovincial migration topped 300,000. 

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Ethnocultural and religious diversity is an important part of Canada’s beauty. Each person has a unique set of characteristics, and we all contribute to shaping the diverse landscape of the country.

The number of agriculture employees in Canada reached 278,373 in 2022, up 0.5% from 2021. 

Following a long winter slumber, seasonal amusement parks spring to life during the May long weekend. Operating revenue in the amusement parks and arcades industry has been on a roller coaster ride since the onset of the pandemic, with 2022 marking a series of record highs.