The Daily Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Press Release
Securities statistics, fourth quarter 2020
Net issuances of debt securities by Canadian governments and corporations totalled $23.0 billion in the fourth quarter. Canadian entities—led by the federal government—issued a net $83.6 billion of bonds. Net retirements of $60.6 billion in the form of money market instruments moderated the overall activity.
Energy statistics, December 2020
December was marked by some gains in energy production and higher energy prices. Oil sands production and renewable energy generation (including hydro, wind and solar energy) rose, while natural gas, electricity and coal production declined.
Registered retirement savings plan contributions, 2019
Just over 5.9 million Canadians contributed to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) in 2019, down 1.5% from a year earlier. However, the amount they contributed rose 1.8% to $44.3 billion for a median contribution of $3,260. Contribution figures in this release could be affected by changes in tax rules specific to the 2019 tax year which permitted later tax filing because of the COVID-19 pandemic (please see “Note to readers” for more information).
Forage seed usage, 2019
Forage seed usage data are now available for 2019.
Electric Power Selling Price Index, January 2021
The Electric Power Selling Price Index (2014=100) is now available for January.
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