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What does it cost to operate the Toronto Public Library?
How much does the Ontario government spend on research funding?
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What is the average turnout for Canadian general elections?
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Elections, Voter Turnout
What are majority and minority governments?
How much does it cost to run a federal election?
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Which countries owns the most US government debt?
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What percentage of the world uses the internet?
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Which country has the most publicly listed firms?
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Economics, Finance
Which countries produce the most oil?
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Charted: NATO defense spending by country
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Which provinces and territories have the most debt?
How much does the Ontario Government collect?
How much money does the Government of Alberta collect?
What percentage of Canadians are falling behind on mortgage payments?
How much does the City of Toronto collect and spend?
How many electric car charging stations are in Canada?
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What does it cost to operate the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)?
How Ontario’s public transit system is funded
What are the most commonly spoken languages in Canada other than English and French?
What is the fastest growing city in Canada?
How fast are provinces getting older?
How many international students are enrolled in Canadian colleges and universities?

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Which provinces and territories spend the most on healthcare per capita?
Which provinces and territories spend the most on healthcare per capita?

Across Canada, healthcare spending varies by province and territory. Learn which region of Canada spends the most per capita on healthcare.

What are the top reasons people are admitted to hospitals in Canada?
What are the top reasons people are admitted to hospitals in Canada?

Discover what lands Canadians in the hospital most often. In 2023–2024, the top causes were childbirth, COPD/bronchitis, heart failure, pneumonia, and knee osteoarthritis.

How much is spent on health care in Canada?
How much is spent on health care in Canada?

Canada’s health care costs reached $336 billion in 2022, averaging $8,645 per person. See how spending has shifted since 1975 and what public funds cover.

Which province has the highest life expectancy?
Which province has the highest life expectancy?

Who lives the longest in Canada? In 2023, the longest life expectancies are in Quebec, Ontario, BC, while Manitoba, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Saskatchewan rank lowest.

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What are conservation authorities?
What are conservation authorities?
What are critical minerals and where are they found in Canada?
What are critical minerals and where are they found in Canada?
How much forest does Canada have?
How much forest does Canada have?
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Which countries owns the most US government debt?
Which countries owns the most US government debt?

As of November 2025, U.S. government debt reached $36.2 trillion, with foreign investors holding $9.35 trillion—about 26%—through U.S. Treasury securities. Learn which country holds the most US debt.

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What percentage of the world uses the internet?
What percentage of the world uses the internet?

The internet has changed the way the world works, learns, and forms connections. In 2023, about 7 in 10 people globally had access to the internet via a computer, mobile phone, games machine, streaming services, etc. Learn about how access and usage trends have changed between 2015 and 2023.

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Which country has the most publicly listed firms?
Which country has the most publicly listed firms?

Stock exchanges link companies and investors globally, fueling growth and innovation. Find out which country has the most publicly listed firms.

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Which countries produce the most oil?
Which countries produce the most oil?

Explore global oil production in 2024—from the U.S., Russia, Saudi Arabia to Canada and Iran—powered by data from the 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy.

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Which country has the highest area of land covered by forest?
Which country has the highest area of land covered by forest?

Forests are present on every continent except Antarctica and present in all but four countries. Explore which countries have the most forest area.

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How long is the average retirement period across the OECD?
How long is the average retirement period across the OECD?

Across the OECD, men typically spend 18.6 years in retirement while women enjoy 22.8 years after leaving the workforce. Find out how retirement periods compare across OECD nations.

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Which OECD countries spend the most on public pensions?
Which OECD countries spend the most on public pensions?

For many, pensions are an essential source of income during retirement. Find out how much members of the OECD spend on public pension expenditures.

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When do people in OECD countries typically retire?
When do people in OECD countries typically retire?

Workers across the 38 Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) member states are retiring later. Learn who works the longest and who retires the earliest.

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