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Canadian economic accounts, first quarter 2008 and March 2008
Real gross domestic product edged down 0.1% in the first quarter of 2008, its first quarterly decline since the second quarter of 2003. The economy, which had started to lose momentum in the second half of 2007 as exports declined, stalled in the first quarter due to widespread cutbacks in manufacturing, most notably in motor vehicles. In addition, weather disruptions hampered economic activity in the quarter. Economic output contracted 0.2% in March. Final domestic demand advanced 0.6% in the quarter on the strength of consumer spending. Inventory accumulation eased considerably in the first quarter, after two quarters of large build-ups. A more detailed analysis is available in Canadian Economic Accounts Quarterly Review.
Industrial product and raw materials price indexes, April 2008
In April, a second consecutive strong monthly increase in petroleum prices caused indexes for manufactured goods and raw materials prices to reach record levels.
Food services and drinking places, March 2008
Computer and peripherals price indexes, April 2008
Commercial Software Price Index, April 2008
Electric power selling price indexes, January to April 2008
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