Tuesday, April 13, 2004

Jobless rate edges up

Canada’s unemployment rate edged up from 7.4% to 7.5% in March as the number of people working slipped for the second consecutive month.    more >>

Housing intentions slip again

Construction intentions in Canada’s housing sector fell for the second consecutive month in February. However, the decline was offset by a strong rebound in proposed non-residential projects.    more >>

Raw materials cheaper

Raw materials cost Canada’s manufacturers 7.4% less in February than they did in the same month a year earlier, the result of much lower prices for mineral fuels.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Canada's population

This week’s Spotlight is on Canada's population. Canada’s fastest growing age group, seniors aged 80 and over, has surpassed the 1-million mark, according to the latest demographic statistics.     more >>

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