The Daily Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Press Release
Canada’s international transactions in securities, June 2021
Canadian investors acquired a record $28.1 billion in foreign securities in June, largely purchases of US shares. Meanwhile, non-residents added $19.6 billion in Canadian securities to their holdings, mainly in the form of money market instruments.
Study: Urban greenness
Canadian cities consistently rank among the most livable in the world. The quality of the urban environment, including parks and green space and the overall level of greenness, plays an important role in promoting well-being. Trees and vegetation can improve urban air quality, moderate urban heat island effects, reduce or delay storm water runoff, provide wildlife habitat and provide recreational opportunities and beauty. Urban greenness reflects the presence and health of vegetation in urban areas and is a measure of the condition of an urban ecosystem.
Survey of Drinking Water Plants, 2019
Total per capita potable water use in Canada was 4% lower in 2019 compared with 2017. Households accounted for half of the water used in Canada in 2019, most of which (88%) was drawn from a river or lake.
Study: Financial impacts of the pandemic on the culture, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2020
The article “Financial impacts of the pandemic on the culture, arts, entertainment and recreation industries in 2020” was published today.
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