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Report on the Nation 2012

B.C. faces headwinds, Alberta continues to lead and Ontario faces sluggish growth in this province-by-province economic report from Investment Executive newspaper.

February 6, 2012

P.E.I.’s saving grace

Continued sluggishness in the U.S. and European economies

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N.B. outlook tied to U.S.

With forestry still listing and call centres suffering, N.B. continues to struggle

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Two diverse economic tales

The Rock has seen substantial growth in the past few years, but it must now deal with a declining fisheries industry

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Public spending helps offset floods, debt

Manitoba is keeping its head above water despite a devastating flood and overburdened consumers

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Looking toward a brighter future

Despite mill closures and high debt, forecasters are expecting better days for Nova Scotia

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Mining fuels territories’ growth

Continued exploration for precious and base metals, as well as energy, will ensure that the North remains on a steady path

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Solid but slower growth in Saskatchewan

Continued resources boom means that the Prairie province will remain among the top performers in 2012 and beyond

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Slow U.S. demand hampers growth

Quebec is grappling with a slack economy but forecasters say that 2013 is looking much brighter

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Alberta continues to lead

After a tough 2009-10, during which the province was hit hard by the recession, Alberta is surging on rising global oil prices

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B.C.’s economy faces headwinds

Although the level of exports to Asian economies has surpassed those to the U.S., the province still has many challenges

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