National Child Day is just around the corner. It’s a time to celebrate children as active participants in their own lives, and as citizens who can help shape decisions that affect them.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
No, we’re not talking about the pop. The kind of coke we’re talking about today is an energy source which, among other uses, is an important element in some of Canada’s major industries, including oil refining and steelmaking.
Through 2025, price changes for traveller accommodation have remained relatively stable and subject to seasonal demand. But if you’re booking now for an overnight stay this fall or winter and it seems expensive, you might be wondering why!
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Over 2.3 million Canadians have served in our country’s military over our 158-year history, with more than 118,000 making the ultimate sacrifice.
Canada has a sweet tooth! Canadian households spent an average of $119 on chocolate bars in 2023, according to the Survey of Household Spending. From Halloween trick-or-treat bags to gift boxes during the upcoming holiday season, chocolate is part of everyday life across the country.
On November 7, 1885, the ceremonial last spike was driven at Craigellachie, in the interior of British Columbia, marking the completion of Canada’s transcontinental railway. While the railway plays a lessor role in Canada’s transportation chain today compared with 140 years ago, it remains a major contributor to the economy overall and is an important source of employment in railway towns across the country.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Renters who recently moved into their dwelling can pay substantially more than longstanding renters. This tenure-based discrepancy in rents paid can have important implications for affordability and residential mobility. A recent study found that the gap between recent and long-term renters’ shelter costs widened from 1996 to 2021.
