20 episodes

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.

Eh Sayers Statistics Canada

    • Government
    • 4.8 • 39 Ratings

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.

    Why Food Inflation Is Such a Hard Nut to Crack

    Why Food Inflation Is Such a Hard Nut to Crack

    Are you feeling like it's a little bit harder to bring home the bacon... from the grocery store? The latest data indicate that food prices have mostly stabilized... but why does it feel like the cost of feeding your family is still going up?
    Today we're talking food inflation with StatCan's resident smart cookie Taylor Mitchell.

    • 10 min
    It's 8 pm...Do You Know What Your Kids Are Googling?

    It's 8 pm...Do You Know What Your Kids Are Googling?

    StatCan released new analysis into the online culture our kids are growing up in, and it’s far from the best of all possible worlds: misinformation, bullying, violence… and worse.
    Analyst Rachel Tsitomeneas joins us to dive into the findings. 

    • 10 min
    How Do You Say "Language Revitalization" in Cree?

    How Do You Say "Language Revitalization" in Cree?

    More than 70 distinct Indigenous languages are spoken by First Nations people, Métis and Inuit in Canada, but these languages are under threat. 
    In this episode, we speak with Randy Morin and Belinda kakiyosēw Daniels, who share their knowledge of the Cree language with learners at the Nêhiyawak Language Experience, about the wisdom encoded in Indigenous languages, as well as the opportunities for these languages and the barriers they face. 

    • 29 min
    When Out in the Pod There Arose Such a Clatter, We Turned Our Mics On to See What Was the Matter

    When Out in the Pod There Arose Such a Clatter, We Turned Our Mics On to See What Was the Matter

    'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the studioNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
    The stockings were hung by the audio mixer with care,In hopes that a special guest soon would be there.

    • 4 min
    A Little Less Misinformation, a Little More True Facts, Please

    A Little Less Misinformation, a Little More True Facts, Please

    In the age of social media, AI, and deepfakes, discerning fact from fiction is a crucial skill. Nowadays, we’re not just getting our information from the six o’clock news. Friends, family, researchers, influencers, entertainers, news anchors, advertisers… Who can you trust?  
    Timothy Caulfield, misinformation/disinformation expert, author, University of Alberta professor, and member of the Order of Canada, and Eric Rancourt, Assistant Chief Statistician at StatCan, join us to explore the challenges posed by our information environment and what can be done to counter misinformation. 

    • 38 min
    I Got 99 Problems But Being Misgendered on the Census Ain't One

    I Got 99 Problems But Being Misgendered on the Census Ain't One

    Ladies, Gentlemen, and Gentlethem! 
    While every census is special, the 2021 Census was historic. It was the first to include a question about gender, making Canada the first country to collect and publish data on gender diversity from a national census. 
    In this episode, we explore gender with drag king Cyril Cinder and we talk Census 2021 with StatCan’s Anne Milan. 
    Join us for a new kind of gender reveal.
    The Daily - Canada is the first country to provide census data on transgender and non-binary people Filling the gaps: Information on gender in the 2021 Census 2021 Census: Sex at birth and gender - the whole picture  

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

JMR 1 ,

Eh sayers rocks

Who knew that stories related to statistics would be so entertaining! Informative and easy to listen to, accessible science and facts, and cool topics. Loved the most recent episode on indigenous languages.
JR

Moet3232 ,

Who knew stats could be fun?!

Just listened to the most recent episode on gender and LOVED it! The title made me laugh immediately and I had to listen! I love when I get to learn something while being entertained. Fantastic interviews 🙂. Keep up the great work!

JVo12 ,

exceptional

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