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Climbing up the data tree on International Day of Forests

March 6, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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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.

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Hydroelectricity generation dries up amid low precipitation and record high temperatures: Electricity year in review 2023

March 5, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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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.

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An overview of weight and height measurements on World Obesity Day

March 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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Weight can be a touchy subject, but one worth looking at as an important factor in overall health outcomes.

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Women inventors: A growing and diverse contribution

March 1, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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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.

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Leap over here for some extra data

February 29, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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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.

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The nominees for the best film-related statistical categories are…

February 28, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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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.

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A labour profile of working parents with young children

February 27, 2024, 11:25 a.m. (EST)
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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.

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The odds of bachelor’s degree graduates landing a job in their field of study

February 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m. (EST)
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Graduating high school students are now considering their field of study as they apply for university or college. Newsflash: those getting a bachelor’s degree in certain programs, such as nursing or pharmacy, have much better odds of landing a job in their field of study than those with degrees in say… history or sociology.

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