Press Release
Building permits, February 2017
Canadian municipalities issued $7.5 billion worth of building permits in February, down 2.5% from January. The national decrease was mainly the result of lower construction intentions for single-family dwellings and institutional structures.
Commercial Rents Services Price Index, fourth quarter 2016
The Commercial Rents Services Price Index increased 0.6% in the fourth quarter, following a 0.3% gain the previous quarter. The increase was mainly attributable to higher average rents for retail buildings.
Canadian Economic News, March 2017
The March issue of Canadian Economic News is now available.
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