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March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is an opportunity to reflect on the social and economic achievements of the more than 20 million women who live in Canada.

Across Canada, people from all walks of life enjoy participating in sports, recreationally or competitively. According to the General Social Survey on Social Identity, participation in a sports organization is the most common form of civic engagement, and represents a key well-being indicator in the Quality of Life Framework. 

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

The cost of living in two of Canada’s most northerly cities, Whitehorse and Yellowknife, is well above the national average. However, while prices may be high, wages are also higher than the national average. Let’s take a closer look at household earnings and expenses in these two cities under the northern lights.

In 2021, the Government of Canada introduced the Quality of Life Framework, a tool for assessing and understanding the well-being of people living in Canada across multiple domains. This initiative marked a significant step in understanding and improving the factors that contribute to quality of life nationwide.

Canadians, individually or as a team, have been winning Oscars since their inception in the late 1920s. In fact, Toronto-born Mary Pickford was the very first winner of “best actress in a leading role,” Canada’s first of 94 Oscars. While the spotlight shines brightest on the stars, most of Canada’s Oscars have been won for behind-the-scenes work rather than on screen.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.

The Kichi Zibi, or Ottawa River, has been the heart of Algonquin territory from time immemorial. The name Ottawa likely comes from the Algonquin word “adawe,” which means “to trade.” The fur trade was prominent in the early years of European settlement, while lumber was king for much of the 19th century. Today, a large number of Ottawa and Gatineau residents work in the public service.

This seems to be a question that many people ask themselves these days. With work, school, children, relationships and chores taking up most of our time, there is always something that needs to be done, and the constant feeling of playing catch-up leaves little time for yourself. If you’ve been feeling this way, you are not alone.

Statistics Canada's look at the week.