Next 12 months will shape industry’s longer-term well-being
Slowdown in manufacturing weighs on Ontario cities
Poor economic conditions curbing demand for new homes
All provinces are expected to bounce back in 2010
Wages will be the top issue dominating negotiations this year
Planned spending on infrastructure and housing will be slow to kick in
Economy to contract for three consecutive quarters in 2009
Third-straight monthly decline
$20 billion deficit is a price worth paying for a faster recovery and a return to consumer confidence
Continental trade has stagnated, Conference Board says