Transit agencies reported 1.6 billion passenger trips in 2024, equivalent to 40 transit rides for every Canadian. Many Canadians rely on public transit to get around every day, with over 1 in 10 commuters taking it to get to work, while others seldom or never use it. One factor often overlooked in the time spent “on public transport” is the time it takes to reach the nearest transit stop from home on foot.
In 2024, over 264,000 ZEVs were sold in Canada, valued at $17.3 billion. Unlike overall new sales, which hit their highest point in May, ZEV sales peaked in September, with 30,318 units sold.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Let’s have a look at some key Statistics Canada data to see how many Canadians and Canadian businesses have been affected by fraud.
A sure sign of spring in Canada is snow melting and maple taps running on a sunny March day. However, a good maple run requires a stretch of mild spring days and frosty nights. For the fourth spring in six years, Mother Nature, in combination with the hard work of maple farmers, delivered a record-breaking maple run.
In the spring of 2020, toilet paper flew off store shelves amid a bout of panic buying—both here in Canada and globally—at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Readers will be relieved to know that during the crisis, toilet paper production in Canada held steady, at levels more than sufficient to meet domestic demand.
Statistics Canada's look at the week.
Our health is the most important thing when it comes to our bodies, and what “healthy” looks like can vary for each person. While discussions about weight can be a sensitive subject, it is important to examine how our weight may be affecting our current and future health outcomes.
English and French are Canada’s two official languages, but many other languages and distinct dialects are spoken daily across the country, whether at home, while shopping, dining, or at family or social gatherings. The likelihood of speaking a non-official language at home depends on which non-official language is being spoken and whether all household members know it.
