One notable element of the provincial Throne Speech that opened the current session of Legislature a few days ago centred on the province’s population. …
Economy
We’re Not Alone
When the quarterly forecasts for provincial economic performance are issued by the chartered banks we start to get a feel for which way things are headed: …
Consensus is Building on Outlook
The quarterly reports or forecasts on the provincial economy issued by the nation’s chartered banks are starting to flow. And there is a consistency …
A Good Omen – Retail Sales Rise
The easiest way to track consumer spending is through the monthly report on retail sales volumes. It compiles total revenues at stores and the like to see …
Sharp Increase in Construction Investment
Make it five consecutive months. The construction industry in this province has been in the doldrums compared to the growth period at the beginning of this …
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A Nice Bump
Over the past few years this province’s manufacturing sector has been one of the brighter lights, often filling the gap left by declining commodity prices which …