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Canada Imports

Imports in Canada increased to 40834.50 Million CAD in April of 2013 from 40340.90 Million CAD in March of 2013. Imports in Canada is reported by the STCA - Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, Canada Imports averaged 17351.77 Million CAD reaching an all time high of 40834.50 Million CAD in April of 2013 and a record low of 1112 Million CAD in January of 1971. Canada imports mostly machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, electronics, chemicals, electricity and durable consumer goods. Canada’s main imports partners are: United States, European Union, China and Mexico. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Imports.

source: STCA - Statistics Canada

Canada Exports

Exports in Canada decreased to 40267.90 Million CAD in April of 2013 from 40337.80 Million CAD in March of 2013. Exports in Canada is reported by the STCA - Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, Canada Exports averaged 19027.88 Million CAD reaching an all time high of 44538.30 Million CAD in July of 2008 and a record low of 1366 Million CAD in February of 1971. International trade makes up a large part of the Canadian economy. Exports amount to more than 45% of its GDP. Canada is one of the few developed nations that are a net exporter of energy. Canada also exports motor vehicles and parts, industrial machinery, aircraft, telecommunications equipment and electronics. The United States is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 79% of exports. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Exports.

source: STCA - Statistics Canada

Canada Wages in Manufacturing

Wages in Manufacturing in Canada decreased to 23.72 CAD in March of 2013 from 23.81 CAD in February of 2013. Wages in Manufacturing in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Canada Wages in Manufacturing averaged 19.06 CAD reaching an all time high of 23.90 CAD in December of 2012 and a record low of 14.96 CAD in January of 1991. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Wages in Manufacturing.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Wages

Wages in Canada increased to 23.11 CAD in March of 2013 from 22.85 CAD in February of 2013. Wages in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Canada Wages averaged 17.46 CAD reaching an all time high of 23.11 CAD in March of 2013 and a record low of 13.73 CAD in January of 1991. In Canada, wages are benchmarked using average hourly earnings. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Wages.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Unemployed Persons

Unemployed Persons in Canada decreased to 1347.60 Thousand Persons in May of 2013 from 1361.70 Thousand Persons in April of 2013. Unemployed Persons in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1976 until 2013, Canada Unemployed Persons averaged 1240.53 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 1748.90 Thousand Persons in November of 1992 and a record low of 691.50 Thousand Persons in March of 1976. In Canada, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Unemployed Persons.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Producer Prices

Producer Prices in Canada decreased to 115.80 Index Points in April of 2013 from 116.70 Index Points in March of 2013. Producer Prices in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1956 until 2013, Canada Producer Prices averaged 61.87 Index Points reaching an all time high of 116.70 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 17.20 Index Points in January of 1956. In Canada, the Producer Price Index measures the average change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Producer Prices.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Productivity

Productivity in Canada increased to 101.95 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 101.79 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. Productivity in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Canada Productivity averaged 89.60 Index Points reaching an all time high of 106.30 Index Points in November of 2011 and a record low of 70 Index Points in August of 1981. In Canada, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Productivity.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Personal Savings

Personal Savings in Canada increased to 58380 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 57144 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Personal Savings in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Canada Personal Savings averaged 29070.76 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 69512 CAD Million in May of 2010 and a record low of 1200 CAD Million in May of 1961. In Canada, Personal Savings refer to the total personal income saved during a certain period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Personal Savings.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada New Orders

New Orders in Canada decreased to 48136925 CAD THO in April of 2013 from 48594335 CAD THO in March of 2013. New Orders in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Canada New Orders averaged 34844527.60 CAD THO reaching an all time high of 53861145 CAD THO in December of 2006 and a record low of 14816411 CAD THO in October of 1982. In Canada, because new orders heavily affect business confidence they are a leading indicator for growth in gross domsestic product. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada New Orders.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Money Supply M3

Money Supply M3 in Canada increased to 1647154 CAD Million in April of 2013 from 1640126 CAD Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M3 in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1970 until 2013, Canada Money Supply M3 averaged 527978.84 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 1647154 CAD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 37982 CAD Million in January of 1970. Canada Money Supply M3 includes M2 plus long-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Money Supply M3.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Money Supply M2

Money Supply M2 in Canada increased to 1186446 CAD Million in April of 2013 from 1180542 CAD Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M2 in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1968 until 2013, Canada Money Supply M2 averaged 380155.05 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 1186446 CAD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 25523 CAD Million in January of 1968. Canada Money Supply M2 includes M1 plus short-term time deposits in banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Money Supply M2.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Money Supply M1

Money Supply M1 in Canada decreased to 693873 CAD Million in April of 2013 from 700980 CAD Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M1 in Canada is reported by the Bank Of Canada. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Canada Money Supply M1 averaged 211961.41 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 700980 CAD Million in March of 2013 and a record low of 30706 CAD Million in March of 1975. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Money Supply M1.

source: Bank Of Canada

Canada Money Supply M0

Money Supply M0 in Canada increased to 67066 CAD Million in April of 2013 from 66903 CAD Million in March of 2013. Money Supply M0 in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1955 until 2013, Canada Money Supply M0 averaged 22485.67 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 67066 CAD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 2214 CAD Million in February of 1955. Canada Money Supply M0 is the most liquid measure of the money supply including coins and notes in circulation and other assets that are easily convertible into cash. Money Supply M0 and M1, are also known as narrow money. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Money Supply M0.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Loans to Private Sector

Loans to Private Sector in Canada increased to 208114 CAD Million in April of 2013 from 203652 CAD Million in March of 2013. Loans to Private Sector in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1969 until 2013, Canada Loans to Private Sector averaged 94977.39 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 208114 CAD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 10151 CAD Million in January of 1969. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Loans to Private Sector.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Labour Costs

Labour Costs in Canada decreased to 112.72 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 112.84 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. Labour Costs in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Canada Labour Costs averaged 94.42 Index Points reaching an all time high of 126.60 Index Points in November of 2011 and a record low of 58.30 Index Points in February of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Labour Costs.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Interbank Rate

Interbank Rate in Canada increased to 1.01 percent in May of 2013 from 1 percent in April of 2013. Interbank Rate in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1975 until 2013, Canada Interbank Rate averaged 6.61 Percent reaching an all time high of 21.57 Percent in August of 1981 and a record low of 0.24 Percent in May of 2009. In Canada, the interbank rate is the rate of interest charged on short-term loans made between banks. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Interbank Rate.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Import Prices

Import Prices in Canada remained unchanged at 110.70 Index Points in April of 2013 from 110.70 Index Points in March of 2013. Import Prices in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Canada Import Prices averaged 89.75 Index Points reaching an all time high of 111.70 Index Points in June of 2012 and a record low of 73.80 Index Points in July of 1988. In Canada, Import Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services purchased by residents of that country from, and supplied by, foreign sellers. Import Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Import Prices.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Housing Index

Housing Index in Canada increased to 200.18 Thousand in May of 2013 from 175.92 Thousand in April of 2013. Housing Index in Canada is reported by the Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation. Historically, from 1977 until 2013, Canada Housing Index averaged 182.96 Thousand reaching an all time high of 291.60 Thousand in March of 1978 and a record low of 90.70 Thousand in August of 1982. In Canada, Housing Index is measured by the number of housing starts. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Housing Index.

source: Canada Mortgage And Housing Corporation

Canada Government Spending

Government Spending in Canada increased to 349368 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 347624 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Government Spending in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Canada Government Spending averaged 202263.33 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 349368 CAD Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 60608 CAD Million in February of 1961. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Government Spending.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Government External Debt

Government External Debt in Canada increased to 582 CAD Billion in 2012 from 550 CAD Billion in 2011. Government External Debt in Canada is reported by the Department of Finance Canada. Historically, from 1962 until 2012, Canada Government External Debt averaged 275.37 CAD Billion reaching an all time high of 582 CAD Billion in June of 2012 and a record low of 15 CAD Billion in June of 1962. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Government External Debt.

source: Department of Finance Canada

Canada GDP Deflator

GDP Deflator in Canada increased to 110.50 Index Points in the first quarter of 2013 from 110.10 Index Points in the fourth quarter of 2012. GDP Deflator in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Canada GDP Deflator averaged 67.26 Index Points reaching an all time high of 128.20 Index Points in November of 2011 and a record low of 15.50 Index Points in February of 1961. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada GDP Deflator.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Foreign Exchange Reserves

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Canada decreased to 70695 USD Million in May of 2013 from 71635 USD Million in April of 2013. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1953 until 2013, Canada Foreign Exchange Reserves averaged 15294.90 USD Million reaching an all time high of 71635 USD Million in April of 2013 and a record low of 1678.10 USD Million in May of 1962. In Canada, Foreign Exchange Reserves are the foreign assets held or controlled by the country central bank. The reserves are made of gold or a specific currency. They can also be special drawing rights and marketable securities denominated in foreign currencies like treasury bills, government bonds, corporate bonds and equities and foreign currency loans. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Foreign Exchange Reserves.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada External Debt

External Debt in Canada increased to 582 CAD Billion in 2012 from 550 CAD Billion in 2011. External Debt in Canada is reported by the Department of Finance Canada. Historically, from 1962 until 2012, Canada External Debt averaged 275.37 CAD Billion reaching an all time high of 582 CAD Billion in June of 2012 and a record low of 15 CAD Billion in June of 1962. In Canada, external debt is a part of the total debt that is owed to creditors outside the country. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada External Debt.

source: Department of Finance Canada

Canada Export Prices

Export Prices in Canada decreased to 109.30 Index Points in April of 2013 from 110 Index Points in March of 2013. Export Prices in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1986 until 2013, Canada Export Prices averaged 94.63 Index Points reaching an all time high of 123.90 Index Points in July of 2008 and a record low of 73.80 Index Points in September of 1991. In Canada, Export Prices correspond to the rate of change in the prices of goods and services sold by residents of that country to foreign buyers. Export Prices are heavily affected by exchange rates. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Export Prices.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Employed Persons

Employed Persons in Canada increased to 17749.40 Thousand Persons in May of 2013 from 17654.40 Thousand Persons in April of 2013. Employed Persons in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1976 until 2013, Canada Employed Persons averaged 13646.79 Thousand Persons reaching an all time high of 17749.40 Thousand Persons in May of 2013 and a record low of 9636.70 Thousand Persons in January of 1976. In Canada, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Employed Persons.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Disposable Personal Income

Disposable Personal Income in Canada increased to 1061400 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 1054408 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Disposable Personal Income in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Canada Disposable Personal Income averaged 405869.75 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 1061400 CAD Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 26768 CAD Million in February of 1961. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Disposable Personal Income.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Core Consumer Prices

Core Consumer Prices in Canada remained unchanged at 120.80 Index Points in April of 2013 from 120.80 Index Points in March of 2013. Core Consumer Prices in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1984 until 2013, Canada Core Consumer Prices averaged 93.31 Index Points reaching an all time high of 120.80 Index Points in April of 2013 and a record low of 61.70 Index Points in January of 1984. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Core Consumer Prices.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Consumer Spending

Consumer Spending in Canada increased to 933598 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 931611 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Spending in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Canada Consumer Spending averaged 486808.04 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 933598 CAD Million in February of 2013 and a record low of 162251 CAD Million in February of 1961. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Consumer Spending.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI)

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada decreased to 122.70 Index Points in April of 2013 from 122.90 Index Points in March of 2013. Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1950 until 2013, Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI) averaged 55.81 Index Points reaching an all time high of 122.90 Index Points in March of 2013 and a record low of 12.10 Index Points in January of 1950. In Canada, the Consumer Price Index or CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Consumer Price Index (CPI).

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Changes in Inventories

Changes in Inventories in Canada increased to 6031 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2013 from 3875 CAD Million in the fourth quarter of 2012. Changes in Inventories in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1981 until 2013, Canada Changes in Inventories averaged 2465.06 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 19650 CAD Million in November of 2007 and a record low of -18754 CAD Million in August of 1982. In Canada, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Changes in Inventories.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Capacity Utilization

Capacity Utilization in Canada increased to 81.10 percent in the first quarter of 2013 from 80.50 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. Capacity Utilization in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1987 until 2013, Canada Capacity Utilization averaged 82.35 Percent reaching an all time high of 87.60 Percent in February of 1988 and a record low of 70.70 Percent in May of 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Capacity Utilization.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Capital Flows

Capital Flows in Canada increased to 1331 CAD Million in the second quarter of 2012 from 1298 CAD Million in the first quarter of 2012. Capital Flows in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1950 until 2012, Canada Capital Flows averaged 644.44 CAD Million reaching an all time high of 3613 CAD Million in August of 1993 and a record low of -158 CAD Million in February of 1978. In Canada, international capital flows are measured using the Capital and Financial Account Balance of the Balance of Payments. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Capital Flows.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Prime Lending Rate

Bank Lending Rate in Canada remained unchanged at 3 percent in June of 2013 from 3 percent in May of 2013. Bank Lending Rate in Canada is reported by the Bank of Canada. Historically, from 1960 until 2013, Canada Prime Lending Rate averaged 7.75 Percent reaching an all time high of 22.75 Percent in August of 1981 and a record low of 2.25 Percent in April of 2009. In Canada, the prime lending rate rate is the average rate of interest charged on loans by commercial banks to companies. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Prime Lending Rate.

source: Bank of Canada

Canada Bankruptcies

Bankruptcies in Canada increased to 288 Companies in March of 2013 from 278 Companies in February of 2013. Bankruptcies in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 2004 until 2013, Canada Bankruptcies averaged 466.87 Companies reaching an all time high of 872 Companies in March of 2004 and a record low of 219 Companies in July of 2011. In Canada, bankruptcies account for insolvent corporations who cannot repay their debts to creditors and carry on with their business. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Bankruptcies.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Population

The total population in Canada was last recorded at 35.1 million people in 2012 from 17.9 million in 1960, changing 96 percent during the last 50 years. Population in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1960 until 2012, Canada Population averaged 26.42 Million reaching an all time high of 35.06 Million in December of 2012 and a record low of 17.91 Million in December of 1960. The population of Canada represents 0.50 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 202 people on the planet is a resident of Canada. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Population.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Current Account

Canada recorded a Current Account deficit of 14.10 Billion CAD in the first quarter of 2013. Current Account in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1946 until 2013, Canada Current Account averaged -1.4 Billion CAD reaching an all time high of 12.0 Billion CAD in December of 2005 and a record low of -18.9 Billion CAD in September of 2012. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Current Account.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada GDP Annual Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada expanded 1.40 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the same quarter of the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1962 until 2013, Canada GDP Annual Growth Rate averaged 3.3 Percent reaching an all time high of 8.8 Percent in March of 1962 and a record low of -3.7 Percent in December of 1982. Like in many developed nations, in Canada services account for more than 70 percent of GDP. Within services the most important are: Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing and management of companies and enterprises (21 percent of total GDP); Retail and wholesale trade (12 percent), Health (8 percent) and Public administration (6 percent). Manufacturing accounts for 13 percent of the output and Construction for 6 percent. Mining and oil and gas extraction constitute only 4 percent of GDP, yet Canada is a net exporter of energy. Also, although Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting account for 2 percent of output, the country is one of the world's largest suppliers of agricultural products. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada GDP Annual Growth Rate.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Unemployment Rate

Unemployment Rate in Canada decreased to 7.10 percent in May of 2013 from 7.20 percent in April of 2013. Unemployment Rate in Canada is reported by the STCA - Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1966 until 2013, Canada Unemployment Rate averaged 7.76 Percent reaching an all time high of 13.10 Percent in December of 1982 and a record low of 2.90 Percent in June of 1966. In Canada, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Unemployment Rate.

source: STCA - Statistics Canada

Canada Consumer Confidence

Consumer Confidence in Canada decreased to 77.60 in the first quarter of 2013 from 79 in the fourth quarter of 2012. Consumer Confidence in Canada is reported by the Decima Research Inc. Historically, from 2001 until 2013, Canada Consumer Confidence averaged 82.16 reaching an all time high of 93.40 in November of 2003 and a record low of 60 in November of 2008. In Canada, the Index of Consumer Confidence is calculated from the combination of responses to five survey questions. Those questions, assess the current and future perception that consumers have about their own financial situation, the country´s future economic and financial situation, changes in unemployment and expectations regarding major purchases of household items. The index is based on a sample of around 2000 people. Consumer confidence is measured on a scale of 0 to 100, where 0 indicates an extreme lack of confidence, 50 neutrality and 100 extreme confidence. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Consumer Confidence.

source: Decima Research Inc.

Canada Industrial Production

Industrial Production in Canada increased 1.58 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1962 until 2013, Canada Industrial Production averaged 2.95 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.92 Percent in May of 1984 and a record low of -14.40 Percent in August of 2009. In Canada, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy such as manufacturing, mining, and utilities. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Industrial Production.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Business Confidence

Business Confidence in Canada increased to 63.10 in May of 2013 from 52.20 in April of 2013. Business Confidence in Canada is reported by the Purchasing Management Association. Historically, from 1999 until 2013, Canada Business Confidence averaged 57.43 reaching an all time high of 75 in May of 2006 and a record low of 36.10 in January of 2009. The Ivey PMI measures month to month changes in dollars of purchases as indicated by a panel of purchasing managers that have been carefully selected geographically and by sector of activity to match the Canadian economy as a whole. The PMI includes both the public and private sectors and is based on month end data Ivey PMI panel members indicate whether their organizations activity is higher than, the same as, or lower than the previous month across the following five categories: purchases, employment, inventories, supplier deliveries and prices.A headline value above 50 indicates an increase in purchases from the previous month and a value below 50 indicates a decrease. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Business Confidence.

source: Purchasing Management Association

Canada Balance of Trade

Canada recorded a trade deficit of 567 Million CAD in April of 2013. Balance of Trade in Canada is reported by the STCA - Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1971 until 2013, Canada Balance of Trade averaged 1729.32 Million CAD reaching an all time high of 8590 Million CAD in January of 2001 and a record low of -2530 Million CAD in July of 2012. International trade makes up a large part of the Canadian economy. Exports amount to more than 45% of its GDP. The United States is by far its largest trading partner, accounting for about 79% of exports and 54% of imports as of 2008. Canada is one of the few developed nations that are a net exporter of energy. Canada imports mostly machinery and equipment, motor vehicles and parts, electronics, chemicals, electricity and durable consumer goods. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Balance of Trade.

source: STCA - Statistics Canada

Canada Interest Rate

The benchmark interest rate in Canada was last recorded at 1 percent. Interest Rate in Canada is reported by the Bank of Canada. Historically, from 1990 until 2013, Canada Interest Rate averaged 6.0 Percent reaching an all time high of 16.0 Percent in February of 1991 and a record low of 0.3 Percent in April of 2009. In Canada, interest rate decisions are taken by the Bank of Canada's (BoC) Governing Council. The official interest rate is the Bank Rate. Since 1996 the Bank Rate is set at the upper limit of an operating band for the money market overnight rate. Previously, from March 1980 until February 1996 the Bank Rate was set at 25 basis points above the weekly average tender rate for 3-month Treasury bills. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Interest Rate.

source: Bank of Canada

Canada GDP Growth Rate

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada expanded 0.60 percent in the first quarter of 2013 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1961 until 2013, Canada GDP Growth Rate averaged 0.82 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.33 Percent in December of 1963 and a record low of -1.80 Percent in March of 2009. Canada's economy is diversified and highly developed. The foundation of Canadian economy is foreign trade and the United States is by far the nation's largest trade partner. Foreign trade is responsible for about 45 percent of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). Canada is one of the few developed nations that is a net exporter of energy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada GDP Growth Rate.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Retail Sales MoM

Retail Sales in Canada decreased 0 percent in March of 2013 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1991 until 2013, Canada Retail Sales MoM averaged 0.37 Percent reaching an all time high of 3.70 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -4.50 Percent in January of 1998. In Canada, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Canada, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Retail Sales.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Retail Sales YoY

Retail Sales in Canada increased 1.10 percent in March of 2013 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1992 until 2013, Canada Retail Sales YoY averaged 4.51 Percent reaching an all time high of 10.50 Percent in December of 1997 and a record low of -6.50 Percent in December of 2008. In Canada, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page includes a chart with historical data for Retail Sales YoY in Canada.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Inflation Rate

The inflation rate in Canada was recorded at 0.40 percent in April of 2013. Inflation Rate in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1915 until 2013, Canada Inflation Rate averaged 3.23 Percent reaching an all time high of 21.60 Percent in June of 1920 and a record low of -17.80 Percent in June of 1921. In Canada, the most important categories in the CPI basket are Shelter (27.5 percent of the total weight) and Transportation (19.3 percent). Food accounts for 16.1 percent; Household Operations, Furnishings and Equipment for 11.8 percent; Recreation, Education and Reading for 11.8 percent; Clothing and Footwear for 5.7 percent; Health and Personal Care for 5 percent; Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products for the remaining 3 percent. The CPI basket is reviewed every four years on the basis of household surveys. The current weights are based on spending patterns in 2009. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Inflation Rate.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada Government Budget

Canada recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in the fiscal year 2011-12. Government Budget in Canada is reported by the Department of Finance Canada. Historically, from 1949 until 2012, Canada Government Budget averaged -1.90 Percent of GDP reaching an all time high of 5.10 Percent of GDP in June of 1950 and a record low of -8.30 Percent of GDP in June of 1985. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Government Budget.

source: Department of Finance Canada

Canada Government Debt To GDP

Canada recorded a Government Debt to GDP of 84.60 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Government Debt To GDP in Canada is reported by the International Monetary Fund. Historically, from 1988 until 2012, Canada Government Debt To GDP averaged 83.4 Percent reaching an all time high of 101.7 Percent in December of 1996 and a record low of 66.5 Percent in December of 2007. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Government Debt To GDP.

source: Department of Finance Canada

Canada Current Account to GDP

Canada recorded a Current Account deficit of 3.70 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2012. Current Account to GDP in Canada is reported by the Statistics Canada. Historically, from 1980 until 2012, Canada Current Account to GDP averaged -1.18 Percent reaching an all time high of 2.70 Percent in December of 2000 and a record low of -4.20 Percent in December of 1981. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada Current Account to GDP.

source: Statistics Canada

Canada GDP per capita PPP

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Canada was last recorded at 40369.59 US dollars in 2011, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Canada, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 184 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Canada is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1980 until 2011, Canada GDP per capita PPP averaged 24731.91 USD reaching an all time high of 40369.59 USD in December of 2011 and a record low of 11030.90 USD in December of 1980. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada GDP per capita PPP.

source: World Bank

Canada | Credit Rating

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Canada stands at AAA. Moody's rating for Canada sovereign debt is Aaa. Fitch's credit rating for Canada is AAA. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Canada thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Canada as reported by major credit rating agencies.

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Canada GDP

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada was worth 1736.05 billion US dollars in 2011. The GDP value of Canada represents 2.80 percent of the world economy. GDP in Canada is reported by the The World Bank Group. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Canada GDP averaged 499.0 USD Billion reaching an all time high of 1736.1 USD Billion in December of 2011 and a record low of 40.8 USD Billion in December of 1961. The gross domestic product (GDP) measures of national income and output for a given country's economy. The gross domestic product (GDP) is equal to the total expenditures for all final goods and services produced within the country in a stipulated period of time. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada GDP.

source: The World Bank Group

Canada GDP per capita

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Canada was last recorded at 25933.29 US dollars in 2011. The GDP per Capita in Canada is equivalent to 209 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Canada is reported by the World Bank. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Canada GDP per capita averaged 18087.5 USD reaching an all time high of 26192.9 USD in December of 2007 and a record low of 9374.9 USD in December of 1960. The GDP per capita is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by inflation, by the total population. This page includes a chart with historical data for Canada GDP per capita.

source: World Bank

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