The Canadian PressStatistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.7 per cent in January to $35.7 billion, driven partly by consumers rushing to take advantage of the final month of the federal government’s Home Renovation Tax Credit.The agency says sales volumes rose 0.1 per cent, with significantly higher prices at new car dealers and gasoline stations.Sales […]
Automotive products sector up 4.8%
After third straight quarter of gains, wealth remains 21% below pre-recession level
Value of residential permits up 4.1%
Annualized rate of GDP grew 5% in the fourth quarter
Petroleum and coal prices rebound 4.4%
Higher public-sector investment to continue
Energy leads export increases
Increase was led by a doubling of sales in China
Five of eight sectors gain ground