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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

There are no true deserts in Canada per se, but Osoyoos in South Central British Columbia comes pretty close to meeting the definition. The Prairies, however, are prone to drought and our colleagues at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada regularly monitor regions experiencing drought across Canada. To mark the upcoming World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, let’s take a look at our vast reservoir of drought-related data.

Alongside any increase in housing—whether that be in an existing neighbourhood or a newly planned one—there is always a need for local shops and services, such as schools, stores and gas stations.

These stirring lyrics from La Marseillaise will likely echo through French communities across Canada on July 14, which commemorates Bastille Day. If you are looking to celebrate in Canada this year, your best bet is to head to Montréal, home to just over half of the 121,525 people who had immigrated from France to Canada at the time of the 2021 Census of Population.

According to a recently released Statistics Canada analysis on interprovincial trade flows and frictions, the manufacturing industry contributed one-third (33.3%) of total trade between provinces and territories in 2021. 

While the hot days of summer are not generally associated with the cold or flu season, approximately one in seven Canadians reported having a respiratory infection in the summer of 2024. This is what they told us about their experience. 

The Canadian electricity sector saw another challenging year in 2024. Many of the factors and trends observed in 2023 played a role again in 2024, particularly the persistent dry conditions that continued to reduce hydroelectricity generation, Canada’s largest electricity generation source. 

Canada has by far the longest coastline in the world, but relatively few employees sailing the deep blue sea or the Great Lakes or working in offices ashore.

Radishes are among the first vegetables to be planted and harvested during Canada’s short growing season, generally taking only one month to grow from seed to harvest.