13 stories tagged #Statistics Canada

  1. Canada's Hidden Breast Cancer Hotspots: Rural Risks and Screening Gaps
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    Canada's Hidden Breast Cancer Hotspots: Rural Risks and Screening Gaps

    New StatCan data reveals highest breast cancer risks in rural Quebec, Ontario, Prairies, and immigrant-heavy urban centers.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Canadian Inflation Hits 2.8% as Gas Prices Surge
    finance

    Canadian Inflation Hits 2.8% as Gas Prices Surge

    Canadian inflation jumped to 2.8% in April, driven by soaring gas prices linked to geopolitical tensions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Financial Toll Mounts for Canada's Caregivers as Unpaid Labor Soars
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    Financial Toll Mounts for Canada's Caregivers as Unpaid Labor Soars

    A new report reveals nearly 60% of Canadian caregivers struggle balancing work and care, with unpaid labor valued at $97 billion annually.

    3w ago 2 min read
  4. Millennials Twice as Likely as Boomers to Live with Parents
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    Millennials Twice as Likely as Boomers to Live with Parents

    A new Statistics Canada study shows 16.3% of millennials lived with parents in 2021, nearly double the 8.2% of boomers at the same age.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Canada Posts First Trade Surplus in Six Months, Led by Gold and Oil
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    Canada Posts First Trade Surplus in Six Months, Led by Gold and Oil

    Canada recorded a $1.8 billion trade surplus in March, ending six months of deficits, as gold and crude oil exports surged amid global uncertainty.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Canada Tourism Outpaces GDP Growth, Boosted by International Visitors
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    Canada Tourism Outpaces GDP Growth, Boosted by International Visitors

    Canada's tourism sector grew faster than its GDP in 2025, aided by a 3.6% rise in spending by international tourists.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Canadian Women Now Outpace Men in Post-Secondary Attainment
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    Canadian Women Now Outpace Men in Post-Secondary Attainment

    In 2025, 71% of Canadian women aged 25-64 held college or university credentials-surpassing men as education becomes key to economic resilience.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Statistics Canada Reveals Nearly 40 Percent of Youth Exceed Screen Time Limits
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    Statistics Canada Reveals Nearly 40 Percent of Youth Exceed Screen Time Limits

    New longitudinal data links excessive screen time to poor mental health and lower grades among Canadian youth. Statistics Canada findings urge adherence to movement guidelines.

    2mo ago 1 min read