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  • Pulses: It's not just beans that are magical!

    October 9, 2026 · 12 min

    2021 Census of Agriculture saw record growth in bean production in Canada, making Canada the third largest pulse producer in the world. Both chickpea and lentil production rose 31% and 38% respectively year over year and Lentil farmers…

  • A Honeybee Trivia Showdown

    August 13, 2026 · 9 min

    Think your honeybee knowledge is as sweet as honey? Time to put it to the test!   In this special episode of Eh Sayers, our colleagues face off in a trivia showdown all about Canada’s honeybee industry and the tiny pollinators that play a…

  • Orange Skies, Smoky Air and Billions at Risk of Going Up in Smoke

    June 29, 2026 · 26 min

    Orange skies, record breaking fire seasons, and smoke that travels thousands of kilometres have made wildfires impossible to ignore. But beyond the visible destruction lies another story, one measured not only in burned forests and…

  • The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The Story Behind Canada’s Aging Population

    May 13, 2026 · 19 min

    Canada’s population is getting a makeover, and it is changing the way we live. We are digging into new demographic data with Patrick Charbonneau, Section Chief in Demography at Statistics Canada, to see how big boomer and millennial…

  • Canada’s Happiness Crisis (And Why It’s Not All Doom and Gloom)

    April 9, 2026 · 24 min

    Everyone wants to be happy, but just how happy are Canadians? On this episode of the Eh Sayers podcast, join quality of life experts from Statistics Canada and Engage Nova Scotia to explore the importance of quality of life programs and…

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  • GDP Explained Without Putting You to Sleep (We Promise!)

    January 8, 2026 · 11 min

    The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) tells us about the health and size of Canada’s economy. But for those of us who don’t own or operate multi-million-dollar companies, why does it matter at all? In this episode, Amanda Sinclair, Assistant…

  • A Christmas Tree Trivia Showdown

    December 10, 2025 · 9 min

    Think your Christmas tree knowledge is top‑notch? Time to put it to the test! In this holiday special of Eh Sayers, our colleagues face off in a trivia showdown all about Canada’s Christmas tree industry. Discover which nation first…

  • Screens Replaced Play, and Our Bodies Noticed

    November 13, 2025 · 22 min

    Has Canada become a sedentary nation?  Health data have never been more accessible. We have smart watches to count our steps, notifications about our screen times and apps to track our daily diets.  Despite the futuristic tech, researchers…

  • Canadians Just Aren't California Dreamin' These Days

    August 12, 2025 · 11 min

    Calllllll-i-forrrrr-nia... here we come?  If you've changed your plans to visit the US recently, you're not alone. Nowadays, Canadians are more likely to be singing along to "Bobcaygeon" than "Sweet Home Alabama."  Today, we're sitting…

  • A Tariff on Both Your Houses

    July 15, 2025 · 14 min

    Two countries, both alike in dignity,  In North America, where we lay our scene,  From ancient friendship break to new trade tragedy,  Of data on trade and tariffs, what might we glean?    Join us as we speak with Guy Gellatly, Chief…

  • Losing Our Religion? It's Not That Simple

    May 6, 2025 · 38 min

    Is that Canada in the corner? In the spotlight? Are we losing our religion?  The census found that 12.6 million people reported no religious affiliation in 2021, more than 1/3 of Canada's population. But is there more to the picture?  With…

  • What Does It Take to Exit Homelessness?

    March 10, 2025 · 24 min

    What is it that helps someone transition from homeless to housed? We’re looking at new analysis of data from the Canadian Housing Survey to explore exactly that. In conversation with Peter Tilley, the CEO of the Ottawa Mission, and Jeff…

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Listen to the Eh Sayers podcast to meet the people behind the data and explore the stories behind the numbers. Join us as we meet with experts from Statistics Canada and from across the nation to ask and answer the questions that matter to Canadians.