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Friday, June 19, 2009
Released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time
Canada's international investment position, first quarter 2009
Canada recorded a $10.1 billion net foreign asset position in the first quarter of 2009. As in the fourth quarter of 2008, the revaluation of foreign assets owing to the depreciation of the Canadian dollar more than offset the impact of a current account deficit.
Retail sales fell by 0.8% in April, offsetting in part three consecutive increases. Sales declined in five of eight sectors, with the automotive sector the largest contributor to this decline. In volume terms, retail sales decreased 0.6%.
Construction Union Wage Rate Index, May 2009
Large urban transit, April 2009
Refined petroleum products, April 2009
Crude oil and natural gas production, April 2009
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Perspectives on Labour and Income, summer 2009 print edition
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