The Daily Friday, February 12, 2021
Press Release
Wholesale trade, December 2020
Wholesale sales fell 1.3% in December to $66.5 billion, the first decline after seven consecutive increases. The decrease was attributable to sharply lower sales of motor vehicles and motor vehicle parts and accessories; and machinery, equipment and supplies.
New motor vehicle sales, December 2020
New motor vehicle sales data for Canada and the provinces are now available for December.
Industrial Product Price Index: Flash estimates, January 2021
According to flash estimates, the Industrial Product Price Index increased 1.9% in January.
Personal Protective Equipment Survey, December 2020
More than two-thirds (66.9%) of Canadian businesses reported that they needed, or expected to need, personal protective equipment (PPE) to operate in accordance with COVID-19–related public health guidance in December, essentially unchanged from October.
Leading indicator of international arrivals to Canada, January 2021
In January, international arrivals to Canada by land and air remained low as restrictions on non-essential travel continued throughout the month.
Hours worked and labour productivity in the provinces and territories, 2019
Revised data on provincial and territorial labour productivity and related measures from 2016 to 2019 are now available.
Weekly update: Canadian Economic Dashboard and COVID-19
The Canadian Economic Dashboard and COVID-19 presents selected indicators to help monitor the impact of the pandemic on economic activity in Canada.
Small area data on field crops, 2020
Small area data on field crops are now available for the 2020 crop year.
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