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Discover powerful insights, one chart at a time. Each week, we feature a data-driven visual that highlights a key trend, issue, or story shaping Canada. Whether it’s the economy, environment, health, or trade, our weekly chart provides context, commentary, and credible sources to help you make sense of the numbers. Our Canada Facts series explores insights about Canada, all backed by solid data and designed to keep you informed and intrigued.
Ontario net debt is highest among Canadian provinces
Canadian provinces and territories had a combined total of $841 billion in debt at the end of the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Almost half ($409 billion) of that belongs to Ontario, the most indebted province in the country, followed by Quebec. See where the provinces and territories rank.
New Housing Plan, Less Federal Money Ahead
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.
Canadian government spending reaches new high in 2024
Spending across all levels of government, including the federal, provincial, territorial, and other entities combined, reached an all-time high in 2024. Here’s a breakdown of how the money was spent.