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December 22, 2023

Where To Look For Hallmark-Style Romance

As the holiday season approaches, many are drawn to Hallmark Christmas movies with their charming small-town romances. This year, we’re bringing these storylines to life by analyzing demographic data across Canada, focusing on the best locales for singles. Our study zeroes in on areas with favorable male-to-female ratios and a high percentage of singles aged 20-39. From Squamish BC’s snowy scenes to Halifax NS’s vibrant community, we’re spotlighting the top Canadian destinations for finding love this holiday season. Join us in this festive and data-driven journey to uncover Canada’s most romantic cities! […]

November 29, 2023

The Value of a Top-Notch Analytics Team: Billy Beane to Analytics

In a world driven by data, the value of a proficient analytics team cannot be overstated. This article explores the significance of a well-structured analytics team, drawing inspiration from the billion-dollar insights of “Billion Dollar” Billy Beane, the unconventional data sources that fuel Major League Baseball (MLB) teams, and the strategic implications of sabermetrics in Japanese baseball. We’ll uncover how the collective wisdom of analytics teams transcends industries and why it’s akin to holding a billion-dollar treasure. […]

October 18, 2023

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. […]

October 5, 2023

Unleashing the Power of 2023/2024 Data: Navigating Population Growth, Census Amendments, and COVID Challenges

In the ever-evolving realm of data analytics, staying ahead is non-negotiable. As we venture into the years 2023 and 2024, discover why harnessing fresh data, amidst significant population growth, Census amendments, and the lasting effects of COVID-19 […]

September 20, 2023

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. […]

August 15, 2023

How are Canadians Coping with Grocery Price Surge?

Discover how Canadians are navigating the challenge of rising grocery prices. Explore their ways for adapting and coping in the face of economic shifts and changing consumer habits. […]

June 1, 2023

Understanding Longevity: Quality of Life, Chronic Conditions and Social Support

The big finale! In the final instalment of our Social Determinants of Health series, we talk about the correlation between chronic disease, quality of life, and longevity. Health is so much more than physiological; […]

May 11, 2023

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! […]

April 20, 2023

Social Support and Community Engagement for Chronic Disease Management

In part 1 of a 3-part series, we explore how social determinants of health play a role in quality of life when living with chronic disease. Using Manifold’s data, we map and chart the prevalence of chronic disease and provide insights into health risk factors. Read more to understand the […]

February 15, 2023

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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