Importers of large quantities of chicken, cheese and butter are compelled to pay taxes exceeding 200 per cent.

At least 86 per cent of plastic waste entering the ocean from land comes via a handful of rivers in Asia.

Cities that build more homes when they’re most needed tend to see less home-price volatility.

Canada’s energy sector employed (directly and indirectly) and supported more than 830,000 jobs.

The auditor general noted there were 3.8 million more social insurance numbers for Canadians 20 years and older than actual people in that age group.

Governments can find themselves at a new baseline spending level far in excess of revenues.

The subsidy will be available for businesses that can show a 30 per cent decline in revenue.