Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Inflation slowest in over two years

Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, increased at its slowest pace in more than two years in February.    more >>

Factory shipments edge down

Canada’s manufacturers, many of whom rely on export markets, couldn't quite hold their own in terms of shipments in January as the Canadian dollar strengthened against the US greenback.    more >>

Rebound in new vehicle sales

New motor vehicle sales rebounded in January, halting five consecutive months of declines, and the outlook is for an even better month in February.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Working women

This week’s Spotlight is on working women. A new study shows Canadian women made the greatest gains in labour force participation among six major industrialized nations during the past three decades.    more >>

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