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Navigating the Shifting Tides of Data: How Our Firm Masters the Details

Navigating the Shifting Tides of Data: How Our Firm Masters the Details

In the world of data analytics, change is the only constant. Explore the vital importance of adapting to changing data landscapes and discover how our firm excels at managing the details through a real-life example of unraveling population mysteries driven by evolving Census Subdivisions and Metropolitan Areas. […]

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New Boundaries and Names from the 2021 Census

New Boundaries and Names from the 2021 Census

In the world of demographics and statistical analysis, population counts are vitally important for population estimates to understand social, economic, and political trends. However, 1,000 CSDs changed boundaries or names from 2016-2021. […]

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Social Economic Risk for Chronic Disease Management

Social Economic Risk for Chronic Disease Management

Part 2 of our 3-part series on the social determinants of health is here! In this post, we discuss socioeconomic status (SES) as an influence of well-being and chronic conditions. Keep reading to learn more about behavioural, social, and demographic health risks! […]

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An Overview of the Canadian Mortgage Market

An Overview of the Canadian Mortgage Market

Based on Census 2021, our adjustments for undercount and other items, we estimate that there will be around 15.8 million households in Canada for the year 2023. 10.8 million of these households are homeowners, and 6.5 million of these homeowners have mortgages on their homes. The average outstanding mortgage value […]

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How Has COVID-19 Affected Your Lifestyle?

How Has COVID-19 Affected Your Lifestyle?

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, socialise, and spend our money. We tapped into our 6-digit postal code level data to see how Canadians’ consumer behaviour and spending habits changed in the past few years. We highlight changes we see in Canadians’ grocery item consumption, travel, online shopping, and restaurant visits. […]

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6 Contributors to Extreme Canadian Housing Demand

6 Contributors to Extreme Canadian Housing Demand

The real estate market in Canada has been a hot topic the past few years! Prices are at an all time high, leaving Canadians wondering why this is happening. While it can be broken down as a basic supply and demand issue, the reasoning behind why demand is high and supply is limited is a complex issue. In this post we will explore 6 factors contributing to the housing […]

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