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High oil prices boost Canada’s trade surplus: StatsCan Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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High oil prices boost Canada’s trade surplus: StatsCan

The value of exports hit an all-time high in May

By James Langton |July 7, 2022

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Inflation marched higher in May: OECD Inflation marched higher in May: OECD

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Inflation marched higher in May: OECD

Ongoing rise in food and energy prices continues to drive increase

By Staff |July 5, 2022

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Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.3% in April, but contracted in May Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.3% in April, but contracted in May

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Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.3% in April, but contracted in May

The surprise contraction may have been due to temporary factors

By Craig Wong, The Canadian Press |June 30, 2022

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U.S. economy slipped 1.6% to start year U.S. economy slipped 1.6% to start year

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U.S. economy slipped 1.6% to start year

American consumer spending substantially weaker than earlier thought

By Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press |June 29, 2022

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