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
Firms are having an easier time obtaining loans
Tentative signs of a peak are emerging in Canada, the UK and Brazil