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Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Data Privacy Week 2025 takes place from January 27 to 31. This year’s theme is “Put Privacy First.” It is important for individuals, businesses and federal institutions to be aware of the impact that technology may be having on privacy rights, and to prioritize the protection of personal information.

Picture this: you’re embarking on a cross-country road trip, exploring the diverse cities and towns along the way. But instead of highways, your journey is through the rich landscape of social data. Perhaps you’re curious about a friend’s community in another province, or a parent’s hometown.

During the depths of winter, many Canadians seek to escape to warmer climes. Some book their trip through a tour operator or travel agency. In 2023, the operating revenue at tour operators and travel agencies rose by almost two-thirds (+66.0%) to a record high of $11.9 billion.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

Long wait times are an unfortunate reality for many Canadians when it comes to health care. Whether that means hours in the emergency department, weeks and months to see a specialist, or perhaps a year or two to get surgery, the challenges for both patients and staff are evident.

Skiers and snowboarders embrace the snow like few others, sometimes literally when they fall down. Up, however, best described the Canadian ski industry in 2023 with many records broken.

For many Canadians, high prices for groceries are part of an ongoing strain on their household budgets. Further, some people might need to take a longer walk or transit ride to get to their closest store.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.