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Table and Charts

Table

Table Change in employment, selected industries, 12-month averages

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Chart A Employment growth in Canada surpasses the pace in the U.S. between 2002 and 2008

Chart B Since 2003, Canada's employment rate has exceeded the U.S. rate

Chart C In 2008, the U.S. umemployment rate jumped above Canada's

Chart D Since 2003, Canada's participation rate maintained at least a one point edge over the U.S. rate

Chart E Real GDP quarterly growth rates contracted steeply in both countries toward the end of 2008

Chart F U.S. housing starts dropped by two thirds between 2006 and 2008

Chart G In 2008, Canadian housing starts remained above their 2000 level, despite declines late in the year

Date Modified: 2010-03-29

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