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Tuesday,
January 25, 2005
Factory shipments edge up
FACTORY shipments barely edged up in November amid indications that rising
costs and a strong dollar are continuing to take a toll on manufacturers.
It was the first increase in the value of shipments in three months. more >>
Inflation rate eases
THE RATE of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, eased
slightly in December as drivers got a break with gasoline prices. more >>
Degree of success
UNIVERSITY students received a record number of bachelor's and masters
degrees in 2001 as the overall level of degrees, certificates and diplomas
granted by universities rose for the third straight year. more >>
SPOTLIGHT:
Police officers
This week’s Spotlight is on police officers in Canada. A new report
shows that police forces are recruiting more and more women, to the point
where they now account for one out of every six police officers. more >>
© 2004, 2005 Statistics Canada. |
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| CPI |
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CA |
2.1% |
Dec. |
 |
US |
3.3% |
Dec. |
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UK |
1.6% |
Dec. |
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JA |
0.8% |
Nov. |
| Unemployment rate |
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CA |
7.0% |
Dec. |
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US |
5.4% |
Dec. |
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UK |
4.7% |
Nov. |
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JA |
4.5% |
Nov. |
| GDP |
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CA |
3.2% |
Q3 |
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US |
4.0% |
Q3 |
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UK |
3.1% |
Q3 |
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JA |
0.2% |
Q3 |
| Current trends |

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Editor:
Marie-Paule Robert |
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