Tuesday, December 14, 2004

Capacity use rising

CANADIAN industries increased their rate of capacity utilization for the fifth consecutive quarter between July and September, thanks mainly to the manufacturing sector where the rate took a substantial jump.    more >>

Roller-coaster year for crops

DESPITE a rather roller-coaster year, Canadian farmers recorded higher production for all major field crops except grain corn, oats and flaxseed, according to the third and final crop survey for 2004.    more >>

Rebound in building permits

THE VALUE of building permits rose for the first time in four months in October in the wake of a strong demand for new single-family dwellings in the housing sector.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: 15-year-old students

This week’s Spotlight is on 15-year-old Canadian students. A new study shows they scored third out of 41 nations on an international test of skills in mathematics.    more >>

Note: Infomat will not be published on December 28, 2004, or January 4, 2005. The staff of Infomat wishes all our readers a happy holiday.

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