How much does the City of Toronto collect and spend? — Fun With Data Toronto ranks eighth overall among all governments in Canada by budget size, ahead of many provinces and territories, and all other municipalities. Learn how much the city collects and where it…

Toronto ranks eighth among all Canadian governments by budget size. About 1/3 of the city's revenues come from taxes, and about 25% come from government transfers. We explore Toronto's revenue streams and its biggest expenses. bit.ly/Toronto-budget

Canada’s EV charging station is growing — Fun With Data Canada has committed to expanding its electric vehicle charging network. Since 2016, it has spent $1.2 billion to build out a network of more than 14,000 charging stations with 38,000-plus charging…

Happy Friday! We're back with another #Chartoftheweek! Today, we're taking a look at Canada's EV infrastructure, specifically the growth of its network of public charging stations. As of Feb. 12, 2026, there were over 14,000 locations with plans for more to come. www.funwithdata.ca/canada-facts...

Canada among top spenders on health care — Fun With Data How and what countries spend money on provides insight into their priorities. In 2023, total health care spending in Canada represented 11.18% of its GDP, placing it sixth overall among OECD…

Each week, we share bite-sized insights on Canada through our Chart of the Week series. Our latest focuses on how Canada compares to other OECD countries on total health care spending. Dive into the data here: www.funwithdata.ca/canada-facts...

Ever wonder how the UN is funded? Its regular budget comes from member nations, with the United States and China being by far the largest contributors. See how much they contribute annually and explore who the other major contributors are. www.funwithdata.ca/trendlines/d...

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What are housing starts and why do they matter? — Fun With Data Housing starts signal demand for labor, materials, appliances, home furnishings, and mortgages, making them a key economic indicator. In 2024, housing starts in Canada rose 2% from 2023 to 245,367 uni...

What are housing starts and why does it matter? Our team digs into why housing starts are a closely followed economic metric and explores housing construction trends across Canada. bit.ly/what-are-hou...

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How much crude oil does Canada export to the United States? — Fun With Data In 2023, the United States imported 3.8 million barrels per day from Canada, representing about 60% of the total crude oil it imported that year. Between 2013 and 2023, Canada’s share of the United St...

In 2023, Canada was the top source of crude oil imported by the United States, accounting for about 60% of its total crude oil imports. Between 2013 and 2023, crude oil imports into the United States from Canada increased by 33%. bit.ly/crude-oil-ex...

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What is Canada's gross domestic product? — Fun With Data In 2023, Canada’s gross domestic product (GDP) was $2.38 trillion, up about $40 billion or 1.5% from $2.34 trillion in 2022. Among the provinces, Ontario's real GDP reached $932 billion, accounting fo...

In 2023, Canada’s GDP reached $2.38 trillion, up 1.2% from 2022. The three sectors that contributed the most to Canada’s GDP were real estate and rental and leasing; manufacturing; and health care and social services. bit.ly/GDP-of-Canada

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How much money does the federal government spend? — Fun With Data In fiscal 2022-2023, the Canadian government spent a total of $483.1 billion, down $20.5 billion, or 4.1 per cent, from 2021–22. Government expenses peaked in 2020-2021 reaching $6...

Interested in learning more about government finances? We dig into the Canadian government's finances to learn about how much it spends annually, and what it spends the money on. Here's what we found: bit.ly/federal-gove...

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What is the median household income in Canada? — Fun With Data In 2022, the median after-tax household income in Canada was $70,500, a decline of 3.4% or $2,500 from $73,000 in 2021. Regionally, Alberta led the pack with a median after-tax household income of $82...

In 2022, Canada's median after-tax household income was $70,500, a decline of 3.4% or $2,500 from $73,000 in 2021. We look at how median after-tax household income has changed over the years. bit.ly/median-house...

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What are the leading causes of death in Canada? — Fun With Data In 2023, cancer, heart disease, and accidents were the top causes of death, accounting for over 163,000 or about 50% of the nearly 325,000 deaths that year. Cerebrovascular diseases, such as strokes a...

In 2023, cancer, heart disease, and accidents were the leading causes of death in Canada, accounting for over 163,000 or about 50% of the nearly 325,000 deaths that year. bit.ly/leading-caus...

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How many people live in Canada? — Fun With Data The population of Canada is estimated to have reached 41,288,599 people on July 1, 2024, up 3% or an increase of 1,205,115 people compared to the same period in the year prior.

How many people live in Canada? How has the country's population shifted over the past 20 years? We dive into these questions and more here: bit.ly/4gNmIFT

Who are Ontario's top trade partners? — Fun With Data Combining imports and exports, the United States was Ontario’s top trade partner in 2024, with more than $438 billion of goods exchanged. The United States made up 61% of Ontario’s total international...

Following our article on Canada's largest trade partners, we explore two-way trade between Ontario and its global trading partners. bit.ly/ontario_trad...

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What the largest cities in Canada by population? — Fun With Data In 2024, Toronto, Ontario's population reached 3,273,119, making it the most populous city in Canada. About 42% of Canadians live in the 20 largest cities in the country. The top five—Toronto, Montrea...

What are the largest cities in #Canada? In 2024, #Toronto's population reached 3,273,119, making it the most populous city in Canada. About 42% of Canadians live in the 20 largest cities in the country. Read more: www.funwithdata.ca/canada-facts...

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Who Are Canada's Top Trade Partners? — Fun With Data In 2023, the United States was Canada’s top trade partner with nearly $968 billion of goods and services exchanged between the two nations.

Who are Canada's top trade partners? In 2023, the United States was Canada’s top trade partner with nearly $968 billion of goods and services exchanged between the two nations. Read more: bit.ly/410T8bA

Today, we’re launching a new series called “Canada Facts” where we explore insights about Canada, all backed by solid data from Canadian government agencies/departments. Come check it out: www.funwithdata.ca/canada-facts...

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Charted: Where North America gets its electricity — Fun With Data As the world races to decarbonize and bring on cleaner sources of electricity, it got us wondering how North America’s electricity grid stacks up against the rest of the world. In this story, we expl...

#DYK about two-thirds of Canada's electricity comes from renewable sources? We wanted to know how Canada's electricity sources compared with its southern neighbours -- Mexico and the United States. Here's what we found. www.funwithdata.ca/charted/wher...

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Two world maps with blue lines showing approximate distances from Taiwan to various locations where navy warships can reload missiles. The left map focuses on the western Pacific region, showing 800 miles to Japan and 2,000 miles to Australia. The right map shows greater distances in the northern and southern Pacific, including 10,000 miles to Pago Pago in American Samoa. Published in The Wall Street Journal.

An isotype chart comparing sales of electric vehicles with conventional (internal combustion) engine cars. Each car icon represents 10,000 cars sold. The chart highlights that 2.7 million combustion engine cars were sold in 2023, compared to just 1.7 million electric, with notable sales in Latin America and the Middle East. The text notes that China's gasoline cars were popular in middle- and lower-income countries due to their cost-effectiveness. Published in Bloomberg.

A packed circle chart illustrating different foods and their respective weights in grams. The foods include mangosteen (38.5g), cocoa powder (13g), avocado (14g), and more. Each food item is represented by a circular icon with a cute illustration. The size of each circle proportional to the weight of the item. Published in Graphicacy.

It's the final week of the #30DayMapChallenge! 🗾🗺️📍 Explore the latest Data Vis Dispatch to discover our favorites, along with many more maps and other visualizations.

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United States National Parks by the Numbers — Fun With Data In 2023, more than 92 million visited U.S. national parks, a record high. With 63 national parks across 30 states and two territories, there is something for everyone. In this story, we use data from ...

Our team loves nothing more than spending our free time hiking with our dogs and friends. We've had the opportunity to hike trails all over and US National Parks have some of our favourites. These trails inspired us to learn more about the US National Parks system. www.funwithdata.ca/stories/usa-...