Fresh evidence that the economies in both Canada and the U.S. are moving forward
Output moderated primarily by a decline in services industries
Jobless rate unlikely to break below 8% on a sustained basis
StatsCan reports that 35,800 new jobs were created in August
Strong dollar hampers exports, boosts imports
New home prices retreat
Real estate and construction display weakness
Consumer expenditures on goods and services grow at a slower rate
Goods surplus with the United States shrinks by $2.3 billion
Second monthly gain in a row