For many Canadians, prescription medications are essential in the management of many health issues and chronic conditions.
In 2021, over two-thirds (67%) of Canadians reported taking or being prescribed medication in the last 12 months.
According to the 2021 Census of Population, the fastest-growing municipalities were inside or close to urban centres. Increasing shares of recent immigrants were also settling outside Canada’s three largest urban centres.
We’re into December, and many Canadians have already swapped out their summer or all-season tires for winter tires before the arrival of the snow and ice. And we don’t tread lightly with our stats on tires! Here are some numbers to give you a better grip on understanding the industries and prices.
Canadian farmers have experienced a rise in production costs, as tracked by our Farm Inputs Price Index. In the second quarter (April to June) of 2022, total input prices nationwide have risen by nearly one-fifth (+17.4%) from the same quarter a year ago.
Last month, the Bank of Canada issued its sixth straight hike to the policy interest rate, which now sits at 3.75%.
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, and Giving Tuesday are all around the corner, each day offering a different approach to the way we shop and share gifts. Take a look at some statistics related to each day.
