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Times of uncertainty, interest rates and the value of the US dollar all play a role in gold prices

October 5, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Gold is often viewed as a safe haven in times of turmoil, and no time in recent history has been more tumultuous globally than the last three years.

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Merge into these data: the numbers on Canada’s roads and road trips

October 4, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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We are at the end of the road for summer driving season! Many Canadians may have taken a trip already, and some are still eager to hit the open road as we head into the fall.

Canada is a vast landscape, and as you might expect, so is the road network.

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Living solo

September 29, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Living alone: by choice or circumstance? Whatever the answer, more and more Canadians live alone, reflecting a long-term pattern of growth over the years. In 2021, 4.4 million people lived alone, up from 1.7 million in 1981.

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Explore Canada’s progress with these new Sustainable Development Goals infographics

September 28, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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This year, Statistics Canada will be releasing 17 infographics, one for each Sustainable Development Goal (SDG). This series will highlight Canada’s progress made towards each goal. 

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Who pays for a university education?

September 27, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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There’s no doubt that university pays off for those who graduate with a degree. Studies have shown that bachelor’s degree graduates earn about a half-million dollars more than their counterparts with a high school diploma over a 15-year follow-up period (roughly between the ages of 30 and 45).

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What we know about COVID-19 today and what you can learn with a few clicks

September 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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It has long been known that older Canadians and Canadians with underlying health conditions are among the most susceptible to die from COVID-19. Recent studies reveal, however, that the likelihood of dying from COVID-19 goes well beyond simply looking at the age and health of Canadians, as it can also be associated with their type of residence, income, ethnicity and gender, among other factors.

 

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