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Friday, August 28, 2009

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Canada's balance of international payments, second quarter 2009

Canada's current account deficit expanded to $11.2 billion during the second quarter of 2009, which also marked the first quarterly deficit on international trade in goods in more than 30 years. Non-residents continued to supply substantial funds to the Canadian economy through securities markets, led by a surge in purchases of new issues of Canadian bonds.

Industrial product and raw materials price indexes, July 2009

The Industrial Product Price Index and the Raw Materials Price Index declined 0.5% and 3.8% respectively in July compared with June, mainly due to falling petroleum prices.

Payroll employment, earnings and hours, June 2009 

Total non-farm payroll employment fell by 47,000 in June, down 0.3% from May, bringing total losses to 442,600 since the peak in October 2008. The proportion of industries experiencing job losses in June edged down to 60%.

Computer and peripherals price indexes, July 2009

Commercial Software Price Index, July 2009 

Placement of hatchery chicks and turkey poults, July 2009 

Poultry and eggs, April to June 2009

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