The odds of being absent from work were almost four times higher for obese young men aged 18 to 34 than for those with normal weight, according to a survey by Statistics Canada. Obesity was also related to reduced work activities, more disability days, and higher rates of work injury for women aged 35 to 54.
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OTTAWA – President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper today agreed the United States and Canada will pursue economic recovery measures and efforts to strengthen the international financial system to counter the global economic recession.
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The most commonly reported chronic health conditions among Métis adults were arthritis or rheumatism, high blood pressure and asthma. In all three cases, rates among Métis were higher than they were in the general population, after standardizing for age.
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Canada's Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney Spoke Out Against Anti-Semitism at the Inter-Parliamentary Commission for Combating Anti-Semitism in London (UK).
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Canadian investors began to reduce their holdings of foreign debt securities, especially short-term instruments, in August of 2007 at the outset of global credit concerns. Overall, about $17 billion was shed in the second half of 2007, over 70% in short-term paper.
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Sales of new motor vehicles fell 14.8% in December 2008 to 109,831 units. This was the largest monthly decline and lowest sales level since January 1998, when an ice storm crippled parts of the country.
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WASHINGTON - A commercial plane has crashed into a house a few miles from the airport in Buffalo, New York.
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The anti-racism group 'EveryoneGroup' is calling for better treatment of striker Mario Balotelli by Inter coach Jose Mourinho as they believe that punishment levied to the player is fuelling racism websites to turn against the Italian-born player.
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Exports and imports dropped in December amid a global economic downturn with exports falling at a faster pace than imports. This resulted in a trade deficit of $458 million compared with a trade surplus of $1.2 billion in November. This was the first trade deficit since March 1976.
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Increasing numbers of Canadian households are taking advantage of energy and water-saving devices in their home, and environmental issues are influencing household purchasing decisions and consumer habits.
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