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March 2009 (Previous release)

The price index for commercial computers decreased 0.67% from February to 37.23 (2002=100) in March. The index for consumer computers declined 4.83% to 18.71.

In the case of computer peripherals, monitor prices increased 0.42% from a month earlier to 52.77 and printer prices decreased 1.28% to 43.18.

These indexes are available at the Canada level only.

Available on CANSIM: tables 331-0004 and 331-0005.

Definitions, data sources and methods: survey number 5032.

For more information, contact Client Services (toll-free 1-866-230-2248; 613-951-9606; prices-prix@statcan.gc.ca). To enquire about the concepts, methods or data quality of this release, contact Lu Li (613-951-1290; lu.li@statcan.gc.ca), Producer Prices Division.