Tuesday, July 27, 2004

Gas prices again keep inflation rate at 2.5%

Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, remained at 2.5% in June, unchanged from May when it hit its highest level in almost a year.    more >>

Auto sector puts a brake on wholesale gains

Wholesale sales rose slightly in May, mainly because of strong increases in food products and computers and other electronic equipment.  Declining sales of motor vehicles and automotive products put a brake on the increase.    more >>

Becoming a widow has economic consequences

The death of a spouse can be one of life’s most traumatic situations, but a new study reveals widowhood also has a direct impact on the standard of living of senior women.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Health Reports

This week’s Spotlight is on the July edition of Health Reports, a Statistics Canada publication. A feature article shows that the proportion of Canadians aged 15 or older who admit using cannabis has nearly doubled in 13 years, with the highest rates among teenagers.     more >>

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