Recovery in external demand expected to boost Q1 GDP
Exports prices and volumes grow
Residential construction intentions drop 7.5% on decline in multiple-dwelling permits
Value of exports drops sharply in 2009
Report suggests broader economy is recovering
Manufacturing up 1.9%
Consensus is that GDP grew by 0.5% in January
Growth spurt unlikely to be repeated this year
Household demand leads the increase
The Canadian PressStatistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.7 per cent in January to $35.7 billion, driven partly by consumers rushing to take advantage of the final month of the federal government’s Home Renovation Tax Credit.The agency says sales volumes rose 0.1 per cent, with significantly higher prices at new car dealers and gasoline stations.Sales […]