ECONOMY

 

Links to resources that provide a wide range of economic statistics. Sources of international trade statistics are listed in the “Exporting” sections of this website.

Canadian Economic Observer
http://www.statcan.ca/bsolc/english/bsolc?
catno=11-010-XWB
This monthly publication from Statistics Canada summarizes current economic conditions in Canada. [English, French]
Canadian source

Economist Country Briefing – Canada
http://www.economist.com/countries/Canada/
The Economist. Political and economic outlook, basic data, 10 economic indicators over 4 years, history in brief, political structure and key political players, economic strengths and weaknesses, and links to recent articles from The Economist. [English]

Background Note: Canada
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2089.htm
U.S. State Department provides this political and economic background document about Canada including its people, history, government, political conditions, economy, foreign relations, U.S. relations, and travel/business. [English]

 

Current Economy
http://www.canadianeconomy.gc.ca/english/
economy/about.html
Government of Canada. This one-stop guide to the Canadian economy, national & regional, helps you to find statistics and federal government information, including current economy, families and workers, money, international issues, and business. [English, French]
Canadian source

Invest in Canada – Industry Sectors
http://www.investincanada.com/en/industry-sectors.aspx
Government of Canada. Canada has focused its policies, business incentives and university support around key industries. On this website you will find overviews of ten key industries: aerospace, agri-food, automotive, biotechnology, corporate services centres, chemical sector, information and communications technologies, medical devices, oil & gas, life sciences, pharmaceuticals and plastics. [English, French, Spanish]
Canadian source

Consumer Price Indexes, by Province
http://www40.statcan.ca/l01/ind01/
l3_3956_2178.htm?hili_none
Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is given for Canada, provinces, 18 major cities, and selected products. [English, French]
Canadian source