Tuesday, June 7, 2005

Slight gain in economic output

THE ECONOMY grew 0.6% in the first quarter of 2005, a slight acceleration from the previous quarter, pushed by rebounds in consumer spending and business investment in plants and equipment.    more >>

Current account surplus falls

CANADA'S current account surplus with the rest of the world tumbled to its lowest level in almost two years during the first quarter of 2005 as imports of goods surged.    more >>

Raw materials cost more

THE COST of raw materials increased at a far faster pace in April than prices factories received for their products as they left the plant.    more >>

SPOTLIGHT: Commuting

This week’s Spotlight is on commuting in Canada’s largest metropolitan areas. Commuting patterns have become more complex as a result of stronger job growth in the suburbs than in city core areas.    more >>

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