Whether you’re an early riser, a notorious snoozer or a mid-afternoon napper, the need for sleep is one thing we all have in common. In honour of World Sleep Day on March 15, we’re taking a look at some sleepy findings and figures from the 2020 Canadian Community Health Survey.
Geopolitical conflicts continued to cause uncertainty in the crude oil markets in 2023, although prices subsided from the elevated levels of 2022. Annual production of crude oil and equivalent products rose for the third consecutive year, up 1.4% to 286.4 million cubic metres in 2023, resulting in the highest volume since the start of this data series in 2016. Based on the latest available international data (2022), Canada remained among the top four oil producers worldwide.
Forests are an important part of life in Canada; in fact, Canada has the third-largest forested area in the world. From coast to coast, millions of trees grow everywhere around us. So, wherever you live in this country, you have likely had the chance to spend some time surrounded by trees in one of Canada’s many beautiful forests.
Total electricity generated in Canada fell 3.9% year over year to 615.3 million megawatt-hours (MWh) in 2023. For reference, 1 MWh of electricity is equivalent to the power needed to light two 60-watt bulbs for an entire year. Overall, 2023 marked the lowest level of electricity generation since changes were introduced to this data series in 2016, which is notable considering that additional generating capacity comes online every year. Nearly all of the decline in electricity generation in 2023 was weather-related.
Weight can be a touchy subject, but one worth looking at as an important factor in overall health outcomes.
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is just around the corner. It’s a time to celebrate the numerous contributions of women—including their inventions and innovations.
It’s February 29, and guess what? You get an extra StatsCAN Plus article to read. Happy Leap Day! You know we aren’t here to disappoint, so let’s skip over the formalities and jump right to the content. We’ve got it in leaps and bounds.
Nominees all start somewhere, whether that be a small local theatre, film school, or perhaps a minor role in a show or movie that might just eventually lead to the biggest stage of them all.
Across Canada, employment is measured on a monthly basis using the Labour Force Survey. While this survey is most commonly known for its estimates of employment and unemployment, it also captures key information on specific demographic groups, including working parents. Following a study on the “Labour market participation of parents with young children,” let’s take a closer look at the profile of moms and dads in Canada who have young children under the age of 6.
