Investors will get a closer look at the finances of three Canadian provinces this week, as Alberta, Ontario and Quebec table their budgets.

There will also be plenty of economic news to mull over.

On Monday, Statistics Canada will release figures on international securities transactions for January. Economists expect a net inflow of $3 billion.

On Tuesday, StatsCan reports on January retail sales. Economists forecast an increase in retail trade of 1.2%

Separately, the government agency releases the leading indicators for February. Economists expect a rise of 0.5%.

On Wednesday, the Alberta government tables its budget.

On Thursday, the governments of Ontario and Quebec table budgets.

On Monday, the U.S. Conference Board releases leading indicator figures for February. Economists forecast a decline of 0.3%.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Labor Department releases producer price index numbers for February. Economists forecast a decrease of 0.3% from January.

On Thursday, the U.S. Labor Department releases initial jobless claims data for the week ended March 18. Economists forecast 305,000 new claims.

Separately, the U.S. National Association of Realtors issues existing home sales figures for February. Economists forecast annualized sales of 6.5 million units.

On Friday, the U.S. Commerce Department reports new home sales figures for February. Economists forecast annualized sales of 1.2 million units.

Commerce also releases data on durable goods orders for February. Economists forecast an increase of 1.5%.

Investors will be betting on Tim Hortons’ growth prospects when its shares begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange, under the symbol THI.
The stock is expected to begin trading on Thursday.
Its initial price hasn’t been set yet, but in a filing last week, Tim Hortons said it will be between $21 and $23.