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Friday, February 27, 2009

Released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time

Canada's balance of international payments, fourth quarter 2008

The current account balance with the rest of the world (on a seasonally-adjusted basis) was a deficit of $7.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008, the first since the second quarter of 1999. In the capital and financial account (unadjusted for seasonal variation), Canadians repatriated funds in the fourth quarter of 2008, as investors reduced their holdings of foreign securities by a record amount.

Industrial product and raw materials price indexes, January 2009

The Industrial Product Price Index declined 0.1% in January compared with December, while the Raw Materials Price Index rose 1.4%. The strong downward movement registered by these two indexes during the previous two months halted in January, with petroleum prices strengthening on world markets.

Food services and drinking places, December 2008 

Crude oil and natural gas: Supply and disposition, December 2008 

Computer and peripherals price indexes, January 2009

Commercial Software Price Index, January 2009 

Placement of hatchery chicks and turkey poults, January 2009 

Production and disposition of tobacco products, January 2009

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Upcoming releases: March 2009