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National Child Day, observed every year on November 20, is an opportunity to consider the current needs of the youngest generation. And for working parents and guardians, one of the top needs for their kids is quality child care.

It’s a balancing act, living in the digital age. Are Canadian youth and adults spending enough time exercising when they’re not in front of a screen? And when they are in front of one, is that screen time too much?

A recent study found that one in four Canadian youth had experienced at least one form of cybervictimization in the previous 12 months, with transgender and non-binary youth, females attracted to the same gender or unsure of their attraction, and adolescents living with chronic conditions at a higher risk of cybervictimization.

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.