Women continue to contribute vitally to the economy, and those contributions have long included innovation and technology. Recently, Statistics Canada released two studies on patent performance and technology adoption by women-owned businesses in Canada.
From October 6 to 12, it is Mental Illness Awareness Week in Canada. This national campaign seeks to inform and educate Canadians about mental illness and provides us with an opportunity to address misconceptions about that reality and improve our understanding of mental health. This in turn promotes our acceptance, respect and equitable treatment of those living with mental illness, while reducing stigma.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
You may be familiar with the terms “barrels of crude oil” or “cubic metres of natural gas.” These units of measure help us quantify things—in this instance, crude oil and natural gas.
Labour shortages, construction and land costs, and development fees are among the challenges to building enough new housing to meet demand. The conversion of non-residential buildings for residential use is an idea often discussed among builders, policymakers and Canadians alike.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Almost two-thirds of Canadian households in the lowest income quintile were very concerned about their ability to meet day-to-day expenses in 2022 in the face of rising consumer prices. One way to find financial relief among Canada’s most financially vulnerable is to live in social or affordable housing.
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of recognition for the Survivors of Canada’s residential school system, their families and their communities. It is also a day when we honour those who lost their lives to the residential school system, mostly children, who never returned home.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. They cover a broad range of social and economic development issues, including poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, gender equality and much more.
Perhaps no sector was harder hit by the COVID-19 pandemic than the tourism sector. Indeed, many key travel metrics have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. As the world marks World Tourism Day on September 27, let’s take a guided tour of our travel data.
