Eh Sayers podcast

Listen to the Eh Sayers podcast to meet the people behind the data and explore the stories behind the numbers. Join us as we meet with experts from Statistics Canada and from across the nation to ask and answer the questions that matter to Canadians.

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Eh Sayers Episode 36 - Out of the Coffin and Onto the Mic

Release date: October 29, 2026

In this special Halloween episode of Eh Sayers, Vlad the Vampire wakes up after 400 years and turns to Max for help understanding modern Canada and finding his long-lost love, Gertrude.

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Pulses: It's not just beans that are magical!

Release date: October 9, 2026

2021 Census of Agriculture saw record growth in bean production in Canada, making Canada the third largest pulse producer in the world.

A Honeybee Trivia Showdown

Release date: August 19, 2026

Think your honeybee knowledge is as sweet as honey? Test it in this Eh Sayers trivia showdown. Discover honey production, beekeeper numbers, colony counts and the vital role bees play in our food supply.

Wildfires

Release date: July 6, 2026

Orange skies are only part of the story. Wildfires are also reshaping Canada's economy. How are these impacts measured, and what do they reveal about the future? Experts Mike Flannigan and Mark Brown explain.

The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The story behind Canada’s aging population

Release date: May 15, 2026

Canada’s population is changing fast. Fewer kids, longer lives and aging boomers are reshaping housing, schools and care. With Patrick Charbonneau of Statistics Canada, we explore the sandwich generation squeeze and the upside of aging.

Canada's Happiness Crisis (And Why It's Not All Doom and Gloom)

Release date: April 9, 2026

Everyone wants to be happy, but how happy are Canadians? On this episode, join quality of life experts from Statistics Canada and Engage Nova Scotia to explore the importance of quality of life programs and what they tell us about our well-being.

GDP Explained Without Putting You to Sleep (We Promise!)

Release date: February 2, 2026

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) tells us about the health and size of Canada's economy. But for those of us who don't own or operate multi-million-dollar companies, why does it matter at all?

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