Canadian economic conditions, statistics and major events

The Canadian Economic Observer is Statistics Canada's flagship publication for Canadian economic statistics. Here are a few pointers to the wealth of information contained there. The July 2008 issue analyses current economic conditions and summarizes the major economic events that occurred in June. A separate statistical summary contains a wide range of tables and graphs on the principal economic indicators for Canada, the provinces and the major industrial nations. Recent Feature Articles contains a chronological index to feature articles from January 1990 to June 2008. Browse through this list to view the topics covered, such as cross border shopping, Canada-China trade, the gender divide in the labour force, household use of the Internet. To view one of the feature articles go to the Chronological Index available from the Canadian Economic Observer Main page
The Canadian Economic Observer, Historical Statistical Supplement contains annual historical data for all series reported monthly in Canadian Economic Observer (annual data up to 2007).

Analog-to-digital television transition

The final date for analog-to-digital television transition in Canada is August 31, 2011. In the United States. In the United States the date of transition is February 17, 2009. Why are we switching? What will it mean for you and your television? What do you need to know when buying a new television? To get the answers to all these questions, go to Canada's Office of Consumer Affairs.