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The article provides information on the economic trends including the increase in commodity prices and the exchange rate in Canada. The world trade goods' inflation has generated a resource boom in the country, which has been attached relatively to the Canadian-U.S. exchange rate. The case stemmed from the integration of China which affected the productivity growth in the global manufacturing sector. Other structural shifts in the Canadian economy are also explored.

The article presents information on several economic events in September 2005 in Canada and the world. The Bank of Canada had raised the Bank Rate to 3%, by a quarter point. In another development, Suncor Inc. restarted its upgrading unit in Alberta, nine months after it was damaged by fire, boosting production of synthetic crude by 200,000 barrels a day. Norampac Inc. announced that it will permanently close a paper machine at its linerboard mill in Red Rock, Ontario. In a major development, commercial banks around the world raised their prime rates to 6.75%.

The article presents information on economic events that took place in October 2005 with emphasis on the events that took place in Canada. The Bank of Canada has increased its bank rate by 0.25 to take it to 3%. All the residents of Alberta will receive a $400 rebate in January 2006. Ontario has signed a $500 million deal in exchange of hydroelectric power from Manitoba. Brazil's beef exports are banned in over 30 countries due to the report of foot-and-mouth disease that affects cattle. General Motors and Ford Motor Co. have announced further plant closures due to losses.

The article presents information related to data on economic conditions in Canada as of October 8, 2004. The data was retrieved from Statistics Canada's Canadian Socio-Economic Information Management System.

The article presents a study related to the economic trends between 1987 and 2005 and self-employment in the unincorporated sector in Canada. It discusses the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of unincorporated enterprises and corporations and the cumulative growth of Canadian economy based on the type of business. It is stated that incorporated self-employment grew during the years unlike the unincorporated self-employed.

The article focuses on the impact of recessions in the U.S. on Canada. The exports in Canada fell by over 12% due to the drying up of key markets. The prolonged drop in Canada's exports in the second year of recession in 1975 was concentrated in forestry products. Business investment in plant and equipment fell by nearly 10% or more in the deeper recessions of 1954, 1957, 1981-82 and 1990-91. In severe recessions, the year-over-year increase in the unemployment rate hit 5% in 1982.

The article focuses on the economic conditions in Canada. Some of the key economic indicators that helped in the growth of the economy are discussed. An impact of the increased energy prices on consumer price index for the month of October and November 2010 is mentioned. The employment remained stable in December 2010 whereas household spending increased by 2.5 percent. It informs that the gradual increase in exports have resulted in the continued improvement in the manufacturing sector.

Several charts are presented that show the financial markets in Canada in November 2008 including the interest rates and exchange rates, money supply and credit and corporate finances.

Several charts are presented that show the condition of the goods-producing industries in Canada in November 2008 including the manufacturing shipments, orders and inventories, petroleum and natural gas and energy, minerals and mining.

Several charts are presented that show industrial, commodity and farm product price index in Canada in November 2008.

The article discusses the role of natural resource sector in the economy in Canada. Natural resources have always been a key sector in Canada's exports and business investment, where their share has hit new highs in the current cycle.. It offers information on the exports, profits and investment flows of the country. It states that the commodity-price boom has had a large impact on key sectors of the Canada's economy.

Several charts that show the national pricing accounts of Canada as of July 2008 are presented including gross domestic product (GDP) price indexes, consumer price indexes, raw materials, housing and unit labour costs.

The article examines the food prices in Canada, in terms of domestic and international factors. It also determines how each food dollar extends to the farmer and food manufacturer as the main beneficiaries of commodity price increases. Overall, the consumer prices for food consumed at home has increased only to 1.2% in 12 months, and ending in April 2008.

Several graphs and tables are presented depicting statistics on the financial industry in Canada, including interest rates from 2004-2008, stock markets from 2003-2007, and money supply and credit from 2006-2007.

Several graphs and tables are presented depicting statistics on the financial industry in Canada, including interest rates from 2004-2008, stock markets from 2003-2007, and money supply and credit from 2006-2007.

Several graphs and tables are presented depicting statistics on the goods-producing industries in Canada, including shipments by the manufacturing industry from 2003-2007, record in production and exports by the energy and mining industries, and building permits in the construction industry.

Several graphs and tables are presented depicting statistics on the goods-producing industries in Canada, including shipments by the manufacturing industry from 2003-2007, record in production and exports by the energy and mining industries, and building permits in the construction industry.

Several graphs and tables are presented depicting prices in Canada, including consumer price index from 2004-2008, industrial product price indexes by commodity from 2006-2007, and unit labor costs in the same period.

Several graphs and tables are presented depicting prices in Canada, including consumer price index from 2004-2008, industrial product price indexes by commodity from 2006-2007, and unit labor costs in the same period.

The article focuses on which industries stand in gaining or losing on the rise of the exchange rate in Canada. It examines which industries depends on the exports markets for their output. Also, it presents input/output (I/O) tables in tracing imported inputs by industry. It indicates that the net exposure of exported outputs and imported inputs is a significant determinant for the fortunes of industry.

The article focuses on the revival of Canada's resource sector and discusses how it affects the economy of the country. For the last five years, Canadian economy has rediscovered its resource sector through the historic surge of commodity prices, where growth on Canadian economy was observed. Moreover, the resource sector has created changes on the economy like the shifting of oil output from conventional oil and gas to oilsands and fishing industry's switch from groundfish to shellfish.

Several charts are presented that depict the status of the financial markets in Canada from 2003 to 2007 including interest and exchange rates, stock exchange and corporate finances.

Several charts are presented that depict the status of the financial markets in Canada from 2003 to 2007 including interest and exchange rates, stock exchange and corporate finances.

Several charts are presented that depict the economic status of the different industries in Canada from 2003 to 2007 including petroleum and natural gas, energy and mining, and construction.

Several charts are presented that depict the economic status of the different industries in Canada from 2003 to 2007 including petroleum and natural gas, energy and mining, and construction.

Several charts are presented that depict the price indexes of the economic indicators in Canada from 2003 to 2007 including gross domestic product, raw materials and unit labor costs.

Several charts are presented that depict the price indexes of the economic indicators in Canada from 2003 to 2007 including gross domestic product, raw materials and unit labor costs.

The article focuses on the trends in Canada's economic output and employment. The slowdown in output growth, accompanied with continued steady employment gains is one of the major economic developments in 2006. Survey shows that growth shifted to industries where productivity declined. It was found out that many industries are struggling with labor shortages. The shift of resources between the industries and regions indicates that the resources will not be productive during the transition.

The economy ended the third quarter on a weak note, as a retreat in the auto sector reduced GDP in September. Job growth resumed in October and November, while the stock market hit a record high and commodity prices remained strong. After hovering around 3% for the past year and a half, the year-over-year growth of real GDP eased to 2.5% in the third quarter. Business investment remained the fastest-growing component of demand, buoyed by a rebound in corporate profits after a dip in the first half of the year. Consumer spending picked up, stimulated by the cut in the GST and continued low unemployment. But housing demand slumped, while inventory growth slowed. Exports bounced back weakly from declines in the first half of the year. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

There were increasing signs that the recent slowdown in the economy was at least temporarily coming to an end. Both GDP and employment posted back-to-back gains after several months of little change. Meanwhile, commodity prices rebounded in October, with metals setting new highs while energy firmed. This helped the stock market rally for the third time in four months, recovering most of its losses in the spring. The upturn in commodity and stock market prices did not prevent the exchange rate from easing slightly, providing some relief to the beleaguered manufacturing industry. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article surveys economic conditions in Canada and selected countries as of February 2006. The new year began with high commodity prices, especially for metals, sending the stock market to a new record helping push the Canadian dollar to a 14-year high. Household spending and business investment remained strong, while exports slipped in November 2005. While manufacturers in Ontario again slashed jobs in January, overall employment rose due to gains in resources and government.

The article focuses on the current economic condition in Canada in 2005. The second half of the year experienced accelerated economic growth. The real gross domestic product increased in the third quarter. Increased growth resulted due to net exports and business investment. It has been observed that employment rate increased 0.2 percent in November 2005. Part-time jobs are replaced by full-time jobs. Healthy industrial growth experienced during the period was the result of better performance in business services, education and construction.

The article presents information on the economic conditions of Canada in the year 2005. Outputs increased, resulting in taking employment back to its former glory. The upturn in all round growth boosted both manufacturing and exports. There were reports of labor shortages in Alberta. Demand in household slowed down due to inflation in various commodities including inflation in gasoline prices. Alberta's exports increased by approximately $1.5 billion as operations recovered; earlier it slowed down following the outbreak of fire.

The article focuses on the current economic conditions in Canada. Exports in June 2005 continued to rise, helped by a 0.7% fall in prices. Prices of durable goods continued to follow a downward trend. Commodity prices continued to rise, as a result of record high prices of oil and gas. Non-energy commodity prices did not vary a great deal. Despite the rise in the price of energy stocks, the overall market leveled off in July 2005, following steady gains in the second quarter. The latter increase was a result of internal demand, as $2.5 billion worth of equities were sold by foreigners.

Presents figures showing the condition of the financial markets in Canada as of June 2005. Interest rates; Stock exchange; Money supply; Operating profit by industry.

Reports on economic conditions in Canada as of June 2005. Labor markets; Economic indicators; Household demand; Merchandise trade; Financial markets.

Reports on the economic conditions in Canada as of April 2005. Growth of industrial output and employment moderately; Percentage of the consumer price inflation; Acceleration of new factory orders reflecting strength in investment, construction and metals; Increase in real gross domestic product.

Presents charts and graphs depicting the good producing industries in Canada as of December 2004.

Assesses the ratio of gross national income to gross domestic product in Canada. Evaluation of the economic maturity; Contribution of dividends and interest to changes in international investment outcomes; Increase in the net flow of dividend receipts from abroad by Canadians; Decline of the average interest rate the country receives from foreign assets.

Presents charts and graphs depicting the financial markets in Canada as of November 2004.

Presents charts and graphs depicting the performance of the good-producing industries in Canada.

Presents charts and graphs depicting the prices for gross domestic product, consumer price indexes, raw materials, housing and unit labor costs in Canada.

The article presents graphs and tables depicting data related to financial markets in Canada. Data focusing on interest rates and exchange rates, stock exchange rates, money supply and credit, corporate finances, operating profits by major industries, net new issues of securities and retirements of securities have been mentioned.

Provides an overview on the import market of Canada. Decline in the United States share of Canada's imports; Continental distribution of imports; Imports by commodity; Major importing countries to Canada in 2003.

Provides information the economic indicators in Canada. Increase in the share of financial assets in household net; Percentage on the increase in employment rate; Expansion of jobs in the public sector; Housing index; Real gross domestic product.

The article presents a study of financial market in Canada during the last five years. The bank interest rate was 2.71 % in 2002 and 3.19 % in 2003. The prime interest rate was 4.21 % in 2002 and 4.69 % in 2003. The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar decreased from 1.570 in 2002 to 1.401 in 2003. The amount for mutual funds was $341,894 million in 2002 and $345,309 million in 2003. Household credit was increased to $756,174 million in 2003 from $698,893 million in 2002. The business credit was $887,699 and $903,500 million in 2002 and 2003. Operating profits by major industry was $146,312 million in 2002 and $168,345 million in 2003.

Provides an overview of prices in Canada as of March 2004. Gross domestic product price indexes; Consumer price indexes; Industrial produce price indexes by commodity and by industry; Commodity prices; Housing; Unit labor costs.

Provides an overview of financial markets in Canada as of March 2004. Interest rates; Exchange rates; Stock exchange; Money supply and credit; Corporate finances; Operating profits by major industry; Security issues and retirements.

Provides an overview of good-producing industries in Canada as of March 2004. Manufacturing shipments, orders and inventories; Miscellaneous manufacturing statistics; Capacity utilization rates; Farm cash receipts; Ratio of manufacturing stocks to shipments.

This article highlights the economic conditions of Canada as of 2004. Capped by a 0.5 percent gain in December, real gross domestic products rose 0.9 percent in the fourth quarter, after virtually no growth over the previous two quarters. The fourth-quarter rebound returned Canada to among the growth leaders in the G7, matching the U.S. and Great Britain and markedly better than the average 0.3 percent gain in continental Europe. Only Japan posted faster growth, although its 1.6 percent increase was tainted by a 1.1 percent drop in prices.