Statistics Canada released figures on Canadian international merchandise trade for March 2014. Canada’s merchandise exports declined 1.4 per cent in March, while imports edged up 0.4 per cent. As a result, Canada’s trade surplus with the world narrowed from $847 million in February to $79 million in March. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-0325.
Statistics Canada released figures on gross domestic product by industry for February 2014. Real gross domestic product grew 0.2 per cent in February. The output of goods-producing industries rose 0.5 per cent, led by increases in mining and oil and gas extraction as well as manufacturing, while services industries edged up 0.1 per cent. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-9277. … Read more
Statistics Canada released figures on gross domestic product by industry: provinces and territories, 2013. Real gross domestic product (GDP) by industry increased in all provinces and territories in 2013 except New Brunswick, where it was unchanged. Nationally, real GDP by industry expanded 2.0 per cent in 2013. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-1026. Statistics Canada released figures on payroll employment, earnings … Read more
The stock of Canadian direct investment abroad grew by 9.4 per cent in 2013, reflecting both increased investment activity as well as the upward revaluation effects of a weaker Canadian dollar. The level of foreign direct investment in Canada (+9.5 per cent) advanced at a similar pace during the year, led by investment from the United States. The … Read more
Statistics Canada released figures on principal field crop areas, March 31, 2014. Farmers expect to plant less wheat in 2014 than they seeded in 2013, while both soybean and dry field pea areas are forecasted to increase. Soybean areas could reach another record in 2014, which would mark the sixth consecutive year of historic highs. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-4636.
Statistics Canada released retail trade for February 2014. Retail sales rose 0.5 per cent to $41.0 billion in February. Gains were reported in 7 of 11 subsectors, representing 56 per cent of total retail sales. Excluding sales at gasoline stations and motor vehicles and parts dealers, sales advanced 0.8 per cent. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-0502. Statistics Canada released figures on … Read more
Statistics Canada released figures on wholesale trade for February 2014. Wholesale sales rose for a second consecutive month in February, up 1.1 per cent to $50.7 billion. Sales in all subsectors increased, led by motor vehicle and parts. Excluding this subsector, wholesale sales rose 0.8 per cent. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-8090.
Statistics Canada released figures on Consumer Price Index for March 2014. Consumer prices rose 1.5 per cent in the 12 months to March, following a 1.1 per cent increase in February. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index rose 0.2 per cent in March, following a 0.3 per cent increase in February. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-4636. Statistics … Read more
Statistics Canada released figures on Canada’s international transactions in securities for February 2014. Foreign investment in Canadian securities advanced $6.1 billion in February and was focused on corporate instruments. This was matched by Canadian acquisitions of foreign securities at $6.0 billion. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-3282. Statistics Canada released figures on investment in non-residential building construction, … Read more
Statistics Canada released its Monthly Survey of Manufacturing for February 2014. Canadian manufacturing sales increased 1.4 per cent to $51.2 billion in February. The sales level was the highest since July 2008, the peak that was reached before the last recession began. The full release is available online. Call 613-951-9832.
