The Daily. Thursday, December 20, 2001

Specialized design services

In 1999, the specialized design industry reported revenues of $1.75 billion, an increase of 7% from 1998. The industry's profit margin (before taxes) was 19%.

The 1999 data for the specialized design industry are now available. These data provide information such as the industry's revenue, expenses, wages and salaries and profit margin. Information is also available on the industry's revenue distribution by type of design activity and type of client.

Available on CANSIM: table 360-0002.

For more information about the concepts, methodology or data quality of this survey, contact Pat Adams (613-951-3473; adam.pat@statcan.gc.ca), Services Industries Division (fax: 613-951-6696).