Article

There are no true deserts in Canada per se, but Osoyoos in South Central British Columbia comes pretty close to meeting the definition. The Prairies, however, are prone to drought and our colleagues at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada regularly monitor regions experiencing drought across Canada. To mark the upcoming World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, let’s take a look at our vast reservoir of drought-related data.

Thanks to better spring growing conditions, Canadian farmers produced 25 907 tonnes of fresh strawberries in 2024, the highest amount since 26 446 tonnes were produced in 2019.

Indigenous Peoples have consistently emphasized the importance of language as the primary tool to share culture, world views and values as well as pass them on to future generations. In Canada, more than 70 distinct Indigenous languages are spoken by First Nations people, Métis and Inuit. 

Summary