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
And U.S. investors acquire second-highest amount of Canadian bonds on record
But Canada’s international assets and liabilities grew strongly in the capital and financial account
12-month change in July’s IPPI is almost double the year-over-over increase in June
Decline was due to decreases in Ontario, Quebec and B.C.