Real GDP decreased by 0.1%, in line with consensus expectations
Wholesale and manufacturing sales also declined for the month
Both wholesale and manufacturing sales fell
The increase is likely due in part to a change in methodology
New StatsCan research finds that having a pension plan has a “positive but modest effect on TFSA performance”
But even in the tightened job market, wage growth remained well below inflation
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