Exporters reap the benefits of a recovery in global demand
Canada’s stimulus plan has only added 1% to gross domestic output
Exports to U.S. drop 1%
Value of building permits jumps 25% from a year ago
Goods-producing industries rose 0.6%
Sales drop in six of 11 retail sectors
Poor weather hurts agricultural sales
Canadian leading economic indicators continue to reflect recovery’s strength
Motor vehicle and parts industries boost sales
Both exports and imports increase