Average earnings up 3.1% in 2005
Surplus grows by $5.5 billion in Q4
Growth slows in fourth quarter
Sales up 5.4% in 2005
Jump in wholesale inflation could lead to interest rate hike
Business inventories rise
Consumer spending forecast to rise by 3% in 2006
Natural gas exports drive growth
Hits record high of US$725.8 billion for 2005
Higher mortgage rates expected to slow building activity: CMHC