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Outside of evergreen trees, such as pine and fir, and lawns, if they are not already covered by snow, you won’t find much “green” in most Canadian cities come mid-November. However, three short months ago, during the height of summer, just under three-quarters (74.1%) of the land area of 1,016 cities and towns across Canada was classed as green, up slightly from a year earlier but down 7.9 percentage points from the beginning of the millennium.

Throughout Canada’s history, migration flows have contributed to shaping and reshaping the country’s language geography.

In the spring and summer of 2022, we asked Canadians about their health status and use of healthcare services during the previous year. 

As we approach Remembrance Day during Veterans’ Week, it’s a time for all Canadians to reflect and honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom and peace, as well as those who have served and are still with us today.

Credit is a key element to modern economic life in Canada. For example, if a person wants to rent a car, a credit card is typically required. If a person wants to attend postsecondary school, they may require a student loan, or if they want to buy a house, they may need a mortgage.

We’re well into the fall hunting seasons in most regions of the country, and many Canadians have made the trek out to their favourite spots in the hopes of catching some wild game.

Almost one in five Canadian seniors (19%) aged 65 and older reported experiencing loneliness in 2019 and 2020. Senior women were more likely to report being lonely than senior men (23% versus 15%), according to a recent study.