The resiliency in much of the country is the result of the concentration of oil production in only a few regions
The value of building permits for multi-family homes rose 39.1% to $2.3 billion
Sales were up in 14 of the 21 industries, boosted by the primary metal, petroleum and coal and chemical sectors
Some exporters remain optimistic their sales will benefit from strengthening foreign demand
Alberta posts first gain in six months
However, U.S. economic growth is a source of optimism
Second-quarter drop offsets first quarter gain
Oil prices remain the number one challenge to the Canadian economy, survey finds
Survey points to stagnating export sales, despite support from the loonie’s depreciation against the U.S. dollar
Corporate R&D lowest of 16 countries