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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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Drought drags down Saskatchewan economy in 2021

September 23, 2022, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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Saskatchewan (-0.3%) was the lone province to see its economy contract in 2021. While activity was up in most sectors of the economy, those gains were entirely negated by the worst drought in nearly two decades, which slashed crop production by almost half from a year earlier.

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