Largest quarterly gain on record (StatsCan-Capacity)
Export, import volumes rise despite major drop off in European sales
Rating agency says deficit must be cut faster
Gains in non-residential sector offset residential declines
Canada's economic growth rate hits 6.1% in first quarter
Strong growth in U.S., Japan
Current account deficit narrows
Six of seven sectors up
Sales beat expectations, pave way for strong 1st quarter growth
April sales down, too, preliminary data show