Q2 2007 the highest on record for the total value of building permits
Spending on durable goods plunges
Canadian economic activity increased 0.3% in May, after remaining essentially unchanged in April, Statistics Canada reported today.Significant increases in retail and wholesale trade propelled the growth in May, while an important drop in oil and gas exploration dampened it. The 0.5% gain in service industries more than offset the 0.1% decrease in the production of […]
Companies remain bullish about production and employment prospects
Fourth straight monthly increase
Largest gains observed in machinery and electronic equipment
Core inflation rate climbs to 2.5%
Downward trend resumes
Real GDP at 0.7%, 2.7% annualized
Imports and exports decline