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Canada’s smallest province led all others in economic growth for the fourth time in five years in 2021, with its gross domestic product rising 6.6% following a 1.8% decline in 2020.

The odds of winning the lottery are highly remote. Take Lotto 6/49 as an example. There are almost 14 million different number combinations in every ticket, so the probability of you winning the jackpot are 14 million to 1. The chances of a Canadian buying a lottery ticket, however, are much higher.

Farmers work hard to put food on our tables. Data from 2021 Census of Agriculture show that livestock inventories and acreage for prominent crops have remained quite stable and even increased modestly since 2016.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the habits of Canadians in multiple areas of their lives. With the worlds of work and education forced to change, parents and children found themselves at home, under the same roof, looking for spaces to attend their professional and academic activities.

But what about before the crisis? Were homeowners and renters using these spaces efficiently? At a time when affordability and homeownership are on many people’s minds, a more detailed picture of bedroom use can help people better understand the space they have at home. 

Whether it’s a friend, a family member or even a stranger, having someone we can depend on when we need it contributes to our sense of belonging and overall well-being. That is, people who say they have someone to count on are more likely to report a strong sense of belonging to their local community, high life satisfaction, and positive self-rated general and mental health.