The Daily Friday, January 29, 2016
Press Release
January 29, 2016
Gross domestic product by industry, November 2015
Real gross domestic product rose 0.3% in November, primarily as a result of increases in wholesale and retail trade, oil and gas extraction as well as manufacturing. The gain in November follows a 0.5% decline in September and no growth in October.
Industrial product and raw materials price indexes, December 2015
The Industrial Product Price Index declined 0.2% in December, mainly as a result of lower prices for energy and petroleum products. The Raw Materials Price Index fell 5.0%, led by lower prices for crude energy products.
Couriers and Messengers Services Price Index, December 2015
The Couriers and Messengers Services Price Index (CMSPI) increased 0.2% in December, led by higher fuel surcharge rates as large companies adjusted to increased demand during the holiday season.
Traveller Accommodation Services Price Index, fourth quarter 2015
The Traveller Accommodation Services Price Index (TASPI) decreased 15.2% in the fourth quarter compared with the previous quarter, reflecting low seasonal demand for accommodation services. This followed two consecutive quarters marked by large gains at a time when Canada hosted large international sporting events. This was the largest decline since the fourth quarter of 2002.
Commercial Software Price Index, December 2015
The Commercial Software Price Index (CSPI) increased 1.8% in December compared with the previous month.
Computer and peripherals price indexes, December 2015
In December, prices for commercial and consumer computers declined 0.1% from November. In the case of computer peripherals, monitor prices decreased 1.3% and printer prices were up 0.1%.
Physical flow accounts: Intensities and demand-based measures, 2012
Personal expenditure by households (45.7%) and international export (35.7%) remained the dominant triggers for energy use in Canada in 2012, changing slightly from their 2011 shares of 46.8% and 34.8% respectively.
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