Gains in Alberta push index higher
Single-detached starts edge higher
The only regional decline in consumer confidence across Canada last month occurred in Ontario, according to the Conference Board’s Index of Consumer Confidence, September 2006.“While consumer confidence can ebb and flow from one month to the next, it is on a downward trend in Ontario over the past six months compared to other parts of […]
Municipalities issue $5.8 billion worth of permits
Construction spending rises in August
Finance and insurance industries grew strongly on back of increased brokerage activity
All items index reaches new high, up almost 113% from cyclical low in October 2001
Falling energy prices and insurance premiums have helped businesses ramp up capital investments
But business spending remained strong and manufacturing weakness appeared to moderate
But prices paid by consumers continue upward trend for second consecutive month