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A-tread by a century: 100 years of tractor data

May 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
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We’re well into spring, which means a lot of plowing, seeding and other activities are in full swing on farms in Canada. So, you’re likely to see a lot of tractors on the move, and you can bet Statistics Canada can tell you how many. Our friends at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum have helped out with some fun facts and photos! So, let’s go back in time.

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Raising the roof: Prices, materials, labour shortages

May 23, 2023, 2:02 p.m. (EDT)
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We all need a roof over our head, as the saying goes. And if that’s not the shingle reason to look into whether your roof needs to be redone, some other numbers might be reason enough to truss your instincts and plan ahead.

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My StatCan: new features to make your experience easier!

May 23, 2023, 9:30 a.m. (EDT)
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Do you have a passion for data? Do you like to keep up with the trends that affect the Canadian population? Do you enjoy being a walking encyclopedia of statistics of all kinds, just to win the battle of the board games? Whatever your interests, we have the solution for you! Subscribe to My StatCan, an updated interface that is now more modern and user-friendly.

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