Tuesday, December 7, 2004

Job growth slower

EMPLOYMENT remained virtually unchanged in November following two months of robust growth in which the economy created 77,000 jobs.    more >>

Economy expands

THE CANADIAN economy, as measured by real gross domestic product, grew at an annualized rate of 3.2% during the third quarter, bolstered by strong growth in manufacturing and consumer spending.    more >>

Current account surplus shrinks

CANADA'S current account surplus with the rest of the world recorded its first quarterly decline in almost two years during the third quarter.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Panic disorder

This week’s Spotlight is on panic disorder, characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, which can be chronic and disabling. Just under 1 million people have suffered from panic disorder at some point in their life.    more >>

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