Real gross domestic product grew 0.2% in October, a second consecutive monthly advance. Production increased in most major sectors, as was the case in September.
(Full Story)
|
On October 1, 2009, Canada's population was estimated at 33,873,400. In the third quarter, Canada's population grew by 133,500 (+0.40%).
(Full Story)
|
Non-farm payroll employment increased by a moderate 34,500 in October. Since June, the trend in non-farm payroll employment has been flat, as a number of industries have shown a marked shift away from the large cuts that occurred during the first eight months in the economic downturn.
(Full Story)
|
The number of people receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in October edged down 0.5% to 809,600.
(Full Story)
|
Retail sales in current dollars rose 0.8% in October to $35.3 billion, the eighth gain in 10 months. Excluding the automotive sector, sales edged down 0.2%.
(Full Story)
|
Gross domestic product (GDP) of the core non-profit sector accounted for 2.5% of the nation's economic activity in 2007, up from 2.2% in 1997 when the time series begins. GDP in the core non-profit sector amounted to $35.6 billion in 2007.
(Full Story)
|
WASHINGTON - The demonstrated bravery and resolve of the nearly 3,000 Canadian forces serving in Afghanistan reflects the commitment necessary to achieve success there, the commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan said in the Canadian capital yesterday.
(Full Story)
|
Wholesale sales in current dollars edged up 0.3% to $41.1 billion in October, the fourth increase in five months. In terms of the volume of sales, wholesale sales were up 0.4%.
(Full Story)
|
On average, each Canadian household spent $71,360 in 2008, up 2.0% from 2007. This was slightly below the rate of inflation of 2.3% as measured by the Consumer Price Index.
(Full Story)
|
Canadian securities continued to draw significant foreign investment in October. Non-residents acquired $5.8 billion during the month, mainly federal government bonds
(Full Story)
|