Statistics Canada

Mapping Canada’s Urban and Rural Landscape

Reading Time: 7 minutesDisponible en français. More than 80 percent of Canadians live in cities and towns, while the remaining population is spread across the country’s vast rural and remote areas. These rural communities represent a demographic with unique characteristics, contributions and challenges. The… Read More ›

Poverty Reduction Efforts in Canada

Reading Time: 7 minutesDisponible en français. There are numerous ways to define and measure poverty. For example, Indigenous Peoples’ conceptions of poverty go beyond financial considerations, and the concept may be discussed in a way that places an emphasis on well-being. Views of… Read More ›

Understanding Precarious Work in Canada

Reading Time: 5 minutes(Disponible en français : Le travail précaire au Canada) The world of work is constantly changing. Full-time positions with job security that were commonplace in previous generations are being replaced by precarious arrangements that have no benefits, fewer protections and… Read More ›