Stronger growth in Europe, but weakness in the U.S., Japan
Exporters reap the benefits of a recovery in global demand
Canada’s stimulus plan has only added 1% to gross domestic output
Exports to U.S. drop 1%
Value of building permits jumps 25% from a year ago
Goods-producing industries rose 0.6%
Sales drop in six of 11 retail sectors
Poor weather hurts agricultural sales
Canadian leading economic indicators continue to reflect recovery’s strength
Motor vehicle and parts industries boost sales