Value of Canadian building permits hit record high in 2007
Bank of Canada has room to manoeuvre with rate cuts
But economists say challenges still to come
Growth in holdings of foreign debt securities led to a 19% increase of foreign securities in 2005
An estimated 158,000 jobs were created in Q1, the strongest Q1 since 2002
Third quarter surplus hits $5.1 billion
Finance and insurance industries grew strongly on back of increased brokerage activity
Foreign investments more than double Canadian stock gains
But business spending remained strong and manufacturing weakness appeared to moderate
But prices paid by consumers continue upward trend for second consecutive month