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March 8 is International Women’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the social and economic progress of women’s rights in Canada.

All eyes are on Italy as 207 athletes from across Canada compete to bring home gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Of course, Italy has much more to offer Canadians than just a place on the podium. It is also an important travel destination, a key trade partner and the ancestral home of over 1.5 million Canadians.

On October 20, the United Nations observes the fourth World Statistics Day, a day to celebrate the power of statistics in fostering trust and confidence among citizens, policymakers and institutions. This year’s theme is “Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone.” 

Needless to say, it’s better for everyone to move more people more efficiently—not only does it reduce the number of cars on the road, it’s also better for the planet. In 2023, the transportation sector accounted for almost one-quarter of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Curious about how your province, city or town ranks in terms of life satisfaction and other measures of happiness and well-being? 

In 2023, Canada imported 110.3 million kilograms of avocados (fresh or dried), an all-time high since we started tracking the current data series in 1988.

It’s mid-November, which means many Canadians have swapped summer tires for winter tires on their vehicles. Although the inflation rate, including prices for parts and maintenance, has decelerated over the past two years (no, we’re not talking about proper air pressure), prices are continuing to increase.

It’s a long weekend on the horizon for much of the population in Canada. For many, that might mean hitting the road to head for the cottage, the beach, or a fishing trip. For others, perhaps some backyard entertaining is in order.

E-commerce sales totalled $45.1 billion in 2023, accounting for 5.7% of total retail sales from Canadian-based retailers. Based on that number, and the steady stream of packages landing on doorsteps, the number of deliveries necessary to get all the goods to Canadian households certainly isn’t slowing down.

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.