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In 2023, Statistics Canada reported that 5.3 million Canadians—about 3 in 10 employees—were covered by collective bargaining agreements. Of which 76.7% of public sector employees were unionized compared to 15.5% of employees in the private sector.
In 2023, the agriculture sector in Canada employed 280,798 people, of which 79,734 or 28% were temporary foreign workers. This represents an increase of 15,085 people from the year before.
The Labour Force Survey provides insights into shifting national, provincial, territorial, and regional labour trends such as employment across industrial sectors, hours worked, labour force participation, and unemployment rates.
Across Canada, healthcare spending varies by province and territory. Learn which region of Canada spends the most per capita on healthcare.
Discover what lands Canadians in the hospital most often. In 2023–2024, the top causes were childbirth, COPD/bronchitis, heart failure, pneumonia, and knee osteoarthritis.
Canada’s health care costs reached $336 billion in 2022, averaging $8,645 per person. See how spending has shifted since 1975 and what public funds cover.
Who lives the longest in Canada? In 2023, the longest life expectancies are in Quebec, Ontario, BC, while Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Saskatchewan rank lowest.
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The most recent federal election (2025) is estimated to have cost $570 million or $17.79 per registered voter.
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The Canadian federal government launched Build Canada Homes, a federal agency responsible for accelerating new home construction across the country. While this comes with new funding, overall government spending on housing is expected to drop by more than half between 2025-26 and 2028-29. Learn more about government spending on housing.
Despite decades of growth, Ontario education funding per student has dropped to its lowest level in 10 years, with further declines expected.
The number of active businesses is a good indicator of economic strength. Rising numbers of active businesses generally indicate economic expansion, while declines typically signal contraction. Explore the latest data from Statistics Canada to see how Canada’s doing.
Favourable weather conditions in 2025 helped contribute to another good year for maple syrup producers. A total of 18.8 million gallons of maple syrup was harvested in 2025, the second-highest production year on record. The previous record of 19.8 million gallons was set the year before.
Registered Retirement Saving Plans or RRSPs are an important part of the retirements savings equation for many Canadians. These plans provide additional funds upon retirement, giving people an added level of financial security. Learn how many Canadians invest in RRSPs.