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Statistically speaking: E does not always stand for excellent

August 2, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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We have full confidence in the vast majority of data we publish. That is why most data that you will find in our reports and tables are unadorned with any symbol. At Statistics Canada, an unadorned data point is a number you can trust.

Upon occasion, however, you will find a superscripted capital E behind a number, and at that point you should exercise caution.

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Who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit? Newest research takes a closer look

July 27, 2022, 10:59 a.m. (EDT)
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In 2020, the federal government implemented the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program to provide financial support to employees and self-employed Canadians directly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Statistically speaking: X marks the spot

July 12, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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At Statistics Canada, an X is a mark of privacy that we take pride in.

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Canada’s population clock: Data modelled in real time

July 11, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Ever wondered about how many births take place every minute or about the number of immigrants who arrive in the country in real time? The population clock is the tool to give you a sense of the pace of the country's population renewal!

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Getting out to the “green gym”

July 8, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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The summer months are upon us, and the great outdoors now provide the landscape we need for some of our favourite activities. In 2019, 90% of Canadian households had a park or greenspace within 10 minutes of their home. 

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A sweet (data) bite: Canada’s love for chocolate

July 7, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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July 7 is World Chocolate Day, an annual celebration of the tasty food that traces its introduction to Europe on that day in 1550. Centuries later, Canadians have a collective sweet tooth. So you know their national statistical agency has some delectable data on consumers and the industry.

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A Canada Day with local flavour

June 30, 2022, 11:18 a.m. (EDT)
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What does it mean to be Canadian? Canada Day, on July 1, is a unique opportunity to reflect on this question and celebrate our culture, diversity and contributions. Here are some statistics that define us.

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New data indicates that hopefulness is declining across Canada

June 28, 2022, 11:03 a.m. (EDT)
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In 2021/2022, 64% of people in Canada said they were hopeful about the future, down from 75% in 2016.

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Canadian Men’s Health Week

June 6, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Today marks the beginning of Canadian Men’s Health Week. To celebrate, let’s do some push-ups!

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