Canada added 82,000 of the less desirable part-time positions in July while losing 28,000 full-time jobs
There were fewer multiple unit projects after strong numbers in June
Exports increased by 4.1% from May to a record $50.7 billion, thanks in most part to energy products and aircraft
StatsCan report says health status, age, marital status and location of residence more important factors in life satisfaction
Gains in the manufacturing and utilities sectors more than offset declines in construction and in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
The unemployment rate remained at 5.8% as the economy posted a net loss of 1,100 jobs during the month
The February numbers nudged the national unemployment rate down to 5.8% from 5.9% in January
Decline in bond AUM of 2.5% more than offset the 1.2% rise in stock holdings during the quarter
StatsCan reports that imports fell by 4.3% in January while exports fell by 2.1% as seven of 11 sectors dropped
Government promises funding in budget to expand Statistics Canada’s work on several fronts