Solid growth in exports and investment spending will offset U.S. housing sector slowdown
The high-flying dollar is expected to diminish Canada’s economic growth over the remainder of this year, according to the Conference Board’s Canadian Outlook – Summer 2007.“The surge in the Canadian dollar during the second quarter of 2007 exceeded anything we have seen recently, and it put additional strain on manufacturers and exporters,” said Pedro Antunes, […]
Best grade comes in education and skills domain, Conference Board says
Confidence levels dip in Ontario and the West
The downturn in the U.S. housing market is cutting production substantially in Canada’s wood products industry, causing profits to decline for the third consecutive year in 2007, according to the Conference Board of Canada.“At $1.5 billion this year, profits will be down from their 2004 peak but will still fall within the historical range for […]
The Atlantic provinces are expected to post solid economic gains in 2007, but the west remains the fastest growing region in Canada, according to the Conference Board of Canada.“While most of the provinces will perform well this year, weakness in Central Canada will persist due to the troubles in the manufacturing sector,” said Marie-Christine Bernard, […]
Sector is expected to return to the black in 2008, Conference Board says
Export growth, business spending remain solid
Consumers, provincial treasuries cash in on strong Canadian economy in 2007
Manufacturing sector set to rebound in 2008, Conference Board says