The Daily Friday, June 12, 2020
Press Release
National balance sheet and financial flow accounts, first quarter 2020
National net worth, the sum of national wealth and Canada’s net foreign asset position, fell to $12,640.3 billion in the first quarter, down $126.9 billion from the fourth quarter of 2019.
Industrial capacity utilization rates, first quarter 2020
Canadian industries operated at 79.8% of their capacity in the first quarter, down from 81.4% in the previous quarter. This was the third consecutive quarterly decline and was because of the slowdown in most sectors caused by physical distancing measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
Industrial Product Price Index: Flash estimates, May 2020
According to flash estimates, the Industrial Product Price Index increased by 1.2% in May, the first gain in 2020.
Retail Commodity Survey, March 2020
In March, retail sales decreased 10.9%, to $43.4 billion. Lower sales were reported in 12 of the 19 product categories. Retailers and consumers experienced the economic effects of COVID-19, including the effects of physical distancing and self-isolation regulations.
New motor vehicle sales, March and April 2020
New motor vehicle sales data for Canada and the provinces are now available for March and April.
Sawmills, February 2020
Lumber production increased 7.3% from January to 4 705.7 thousand cubic metres in February. Production was 2.5% higher than in February 2019.
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