By the numbers: The growth of household debt in Canada
1.57 Trillion
Canadians’ household debt in the second quarter of 2011, reaching an all-time high this year.
Canada's Private Sector Union
Hours of work in Canada
32 Percentage of two-parent families working full-time, year-round in 2005, more than double what it was in 1980 (15%).
By the numbers: Vacation time around the world
30 days – the number of statutory holidays citizens in Finland, Brazil and France enjoy every year
By the Numbers: Youth Employment
Across the world, the economic crisis had a more dramatic effect on young people seeking decent work. On the global scale, between 2008 and 2009, the youth unemployment rate registered the largest annual increase on record, up to 13%.
By the Numbers: The Canadian Beef Industry
An overview of the Beef and Cattle Industry
After peaking in mid-2005, Canada’s cattle inventory continues to decline.
By the Numbers: Income distribution and the poverty line
In 2009,1 in 10 Canadians was considered poor.
The poverty rate for all persons rose from 9.4% to 9.6% compared to 2008.
Child poverty rose from 9.1% in 2008 to 9.5% in 2009.
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