Most of the Island’s industries, such as french fries, are insulated from U.S. slowdown
Economists continue to be optimistic because of a combination of positive factors
The strong global demand for resources should keep the three territories’ economies humming
Olympic Games in 2010 and commodity prices are among B.C.’s economic drivers; challenges include troubled forestry sector
While forestry and fishery may take a hit, natural gas projects and financial services will provide a big boost
Although Ontario manufacturers will be stung by a U.S. slump, several factors will help save the day
Economic growth will continue but be tempered by low natural gas prices, inflation and negative interprovincial migration
The big question for 2008 is what becomes of the economies of Ontario and Quebec if the U.S. slides into recession. Will they avoid the U.S.’s fate, given the volumes their manufacturing sectors sell south of the border? It doesn’t seem possible, yet Central Canada thinks it can weather a U.S. downturn. Quebec is relying […]
GDP in Western provinces to be boosted by commodity prices
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