Two-thirds of Canadian households reported being a homeowner during the 2021 Census of Population. However, most Canadians rent at some point, whether it be when they are young and starting out in life or older and downsizing. Some Canadians are renters their entire life, either by choice or circumstance.
According to the 2021 Census of Population, there were more than half a million employed Canadians (approximately 540,000) living in a different province or territory in 2021 from where they lived in 2016, representing 3.1% of the employed population.
It is the month of the moustache. During the month of November, the annual campaign for men’s health, Movember, encourages men to grow out their moustaches to heighten awareness for men’s mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
When nature calls, the vast majority of Canadians have access to indoor plumbing and a flush toilet. To mark World Toilet Day, let’s lift the lid on our (ahem) toilet and wastewater data.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
If you’re a homeowner, chances are you’ve had to do all types of repairs to your home. Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, the bill can be steep, no matter what the job might be.
We’re always in our statistical era here at Statistics Canada, so let’s take a data snapshot of local economies that could get a bit of a gold rush from the upcoming concerts… ready for it?
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
