Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Factory shipments edge up

MANUFACTURERS held their own in April despite less-than-ideal economic influences, including record high prices for crude oil, increased global competition and an appreciating Canadian dollar.    more >>

Jobs brighter for Aboriginals

LABOUR market conditions have improved for off-reserve Aboriginal people in western Canada. However, gaps still persist between the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal population.    more >>

Government surplus soars

RISING revenues in the wake of strong economic growth pushed the consolidated surplus for all.    more >>

Statistics Canada halts publication of Infomat

STATISTICS CANADA will publish its last issue of Infomat, its weekly summary of economic and social news, on June 28, 2005. Infomat’s declining subscriber base no longer justifies producing the publication.    more >>

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