Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Factory shipments down again

FACTORY shipments fell for the second consecutive month in March, while manufacturers continued to stock up on inventories.    more >>

After-tax income hits plateau

AFTER FIVE consecutive years of strong growth, Canadian families of all types have experienced no significant change in after-tax income for two years in a row.    more >>

Trade balance stable

CANADA’S merchandise trade with the world remained relatively stable in March as imports stayed flat and declines in automotive products and industrial goods and materials dampened export growth.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Adult literacy

This week’s Spotlight is on the adult literacy rate. A new report shows that the challenge to improve literacy performance among Canadian adults is far from over.    more >>

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