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  • 381. Two Decades of Financial Intermediation by the Canadian Insurance Business Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1997011
    Description:

    This paper describes the financial intermediation activity of insurance companies and its similarities to the activity of the other financial intermediaries. The financial intermediation activity encompasses the issue of financial instruments such as claims, the use of the funds collected to make loans and the acquisition of a variety of other financial assets. An insurance policy is a claim on the insurance company, albeit a contingent one, just as a bank deposit is a claim on the bank.

    Several major trends seem to be emerging regarding the product mix of these companies. With regard to life insurance, the decline of whole life policies in favour of term policies for almost 20 years seems to be irreversible. Furthermore, there has been a substantial increase in the share of annuities (especially individual annuities) at the expense of life insurance.

    The paper also outlines a cross country comparison of life and non-life insurance industry asset structures. Each type of company establishes its own investment strategy to suit its own needs: life insurance companies prefer long-term assets with returns that maintain purchasing power, and non-life insurance companies generally prefer more liquid assets. Regulation also seems to affect the asset structure at the national and international levels. For a number of countries, including Canada, regulation seems to favour investments in less risky assets, such as government bonds, instead of in the stock market.

    Release date: 1998-11-20
  • 382. Business Demographics, Volatility and Change in the Service Sector Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998014
    Description:

    This article utilizes information on business startups and closures to examine change and volatility in the service economy. Industries on the cutting edge of technology experience more volatility and are also the fastest growing. Many firms enter the business services and communication industries to seize opportunities offered by technological advances but many are also forced out by the stiff competition. The information-intensive industries (software developers and advertising services firms) are almost twice as volatile as the knowledge-based industries. The latter have low business entry and exit rates because the amount of human capital required to set up a professional practice is large and takes years to acquire.

    Release date: 1998-11-20
  • 383. How Resilient Is the Services Sector to Recession? Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998015
    Description:

    This brief paper looks at how the services sector fared during the 1981/82 and 1990/92 recessions, offering insights into how the sector could be affected in the event of another recession. It examines recession-period changes in the sector's gross domestic product (GDP), employment patterns and workforce remuneration, compared to those in the rest of the economy. The article concludes that during recessions, these indicators of economic health declined less for services than for the rest of the economy, suggesting that recessions have relatively less impact on the services sector.

    Release date: 1998-11-20
  • 384. Re-engineering Growth: A Profile of the Architectural, Engineering and Other Scientific and Technical Services Industry Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998016
    Description:

    This article looks at the rapid growth of the architectural, engineering and other scientific and technical services (AES) industry and, when possible, its three sub-industries, from 1982 to 1994. Industry growth, employment and remuneration patterns are compared to those in the overall Canadian economy. The article also examines characteristics of the AES industry's workforce, particularly the employees' education qualifications, occupations and demographic characteristics.

    Release date: 1998-11-20
  • 385. The Software Development and Computer Services Industry: An Overview of Developments in the 1990s Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998017
    Description:

    This article describes and quantifies the growth of Canada's dynamic software and computer services industry in the 1990s. Results show that the industry's ouput has doubled in the 1990s, and that its workforce's size and remuneration levels also grew rapidly. The article explores the industry's three largest growth areas (professional services, data processing services and software products development) and offers insights into why these areas are growing. Also examined are international policy developments affecting the industry, including the Voorburg Group and recent trade agreements. The article also discusses the new North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) and how it will improve statistical measurements of this, and other, service industries.

    Release date: 1998-11-20
  • 386. The Emergence of Logistics Services: Measurement Issues Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998018
    Description:

    The logistics services industry, an emerging component of the services sector, strives to ensure an efficient flow of products through the supply chain. Logistics services have grown in importance with deregulation, technological change, and the greater integration of production and distribution across national boundaries. This article looks at how these factors affected the evolution of logistics services. It also discusses the challenges associated with statistically measuring the emerging logistics services industry.

    Release date: 1998-11-20
  • 387. Job Gains and Job Losses: A Study of the Service Sector Archived
    Articles and reports: 63F0002X1998019
    Description:

    This paper demonstrates the extent to which jobs are simultaneously created and eliminated in service industries. This job reallocation tends to be higher in knowledge- and information-intensive industries such as business services. However, job reallocation patterns are not necessarily similar across all dynamic industries. This is largely because of differences between various industries': markets; regulatory environments; and abilities to absorb displaced workers into the production of new goods and services. The study further illustrates that high job reallocation causes significant movement of workers between firms and industries, and that this has important implications for training and knowledge flows in the economy.

    Release date: 1998-10-28
  • 388. Leasing services industries in the 1990's Archived
    Articles and reports: 63-016-X19980013843
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Leasing, rather than buying, is increasingly becoming an attractive option for both consumers and businesses in today's economy. This article examines recent leasing services activities in Canada by focusing on two major industry groups: automobile and truck rental and leasing services. Also analyzed are each industry group's structure, characteristics and performance, with an emphasis on the 1991-95 period. In some instances, attention is focused on sub-industries within each broad industry group.

    Release date: 1998-07-10
  • 389. The software development and computer service industry Archived
    Articles and reports: 63-016-X19970043642
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The purpose of this paper is twofold: to examine the components of growth in the software development and computer service industry; and to juxtapose this against developments in international policy circles affecting both this industry and service industries in general. Part I offers a description of the major components of this industry with respect to classification. Part II examines recent trends at the industry and subsector level, showing how this industry has evolved through the 1990s.

    Release date: 1998-04-15
  • 390. The emergence of logistic services: Measurement issues Archived
    Articles and reports: 63-016-X19970043662
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This article will first identify key factors that have led to the emergence of logistics. It will then look at the considerations and challenges associated with measuring the emerging logistics services industry.

    Release date: 1998-04-15
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  • 221. National balance sheet, sales, finance and consumer loan companies, annual, 1961 - 2011 Archived
    Table: 36-10-0528-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Annual
    Description:

    This table contains 60 series, with data for years 1961 - 2011 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Valuation (2 items: Book value; Market value);  Categories (30 items: Total assets; Non-financial assets; Non-residential structures; Machinery and equipment; ...).

    Release date: 2012-10-15
  • 222. National balance sheet, insurance and pension funds, quarterly, 1990 - 2012 Archived
    Table: 36-10-0555-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Quarterly
    Description:

    This table contains 64 series, with data for years 1990 - 2012 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Valuation (2 items: Book value; Market value);  Categories (32 items: Total assets; Non-financial assets; Non-residential structures; Machinery and equipment; ...).

    Release date: 2012-10-15
  • 223. National balance sheet, life insurance business, quarterly, 1990 - 2012 Archived
    Table: 36-10-0556-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Quarterly
    Description:

    This table contains 60 series, with data for years 1990 - 2012 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Valuation (2 items: Book value; Market value);  Categories (30 items: Total assets; Non-financial assets; Non-residential structures; Machinery and equipment; ...).

    Release date: 2012-10-15
  • 224. National balance sheet, segregated funds of life insurance companies, quarterly, 1990 - 2012 Archived
    Table: 36-10-0557-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Quarterly
    Description:

    This table contains 42 series, with data for years 1990 - 2012 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Valuation (2 items: Book value; Market value);  Categories (21 items: Total assets; Non-financial assets; Non-residential structures; Machinery and equipment; ...).

    Release date: 2012-10-15
  • 225. National balance sheet, property and casualty insurance companies, quarterly, 1990 - 2012 Archived
    Table: 36-10-0559-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Quarterly
    Description:

    This table contains 58 series, with data for years 1990 - 2012 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Valuation (2 items: Book value; Market value);  Categories (29 items: Total assets; Non-financial assets; Non-residential structures; Machinery and equipment; ...).

    Release date: 2012-10-15
  • 226. National balance sheet, sales, finance and consumer loan companies, quarterly, 1990 - 2012 Archived
    Table: 36-10-0562-01
    Geography: Canada
    Frequency: Quarterly
    Description:

    This table contains 60 series, with data for years 1990 - 2012 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 item: Canada);  Valuation (2 items: Book value; Market value);  Categories (30 items: Total assets; Non-financial assets; Non-residential structures; Machinery and equipment; ...).

    Release date: 2012-10-15
  • 227. Personal services, summary statistics, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), inactive Archived
    Table: 21-10-0108-01
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: This table contains 375 series, with data for years 1997 - 2010 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2012-09-17. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (15 items: Canada; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and Labrador ...), North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (5 items: Personal and laundry services; Dry cleaning and laundry services; Personal care services; Funeral services ...), Summary statistics (5 items: Operating revenue; Operating expenses; Operating profit margin; Salaries; wages and benefits ...).
    Release date: 2012-09-17
  • 228. Personal services, operating expenses, by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), inactive Archived
    Table: 21-10-0109-01
    Frequency: Annual
    Description: This table contains 105 series, with data for years 2007 - 2010 not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and was last released on 2012-09-17. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (1 items: Canada ...), North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (5 items: Personal and laundry services; Personal care services; Dry cleaning and laundry services; Funeral services ...), Industry expenditures (21 items: Total operating expenses; Salaries; wages and benefits; Commissions paid to non-employees; Professional and business services fees ...).
    Release date: 2012-09-17
  • 229. Quarterly industry revenue indices for selected service industries, inactive Archived
    Table: 21-10-0132-01
    Frequency: Quarterly
    Description: This table contains 616 series, with data for years 2006 - 2011 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (14 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Nova Scotia; ...), North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) (22 items: Newspaper, periodical, book and directory publishers; Offices of real estate agents and brokers; Consumer goods rental; General rental centres; ...), Seasonal adjustment (2 items: Unadjusted; Seasonally adjusted).
    Release date: 2012-09-17
  • 230. Personal Services Archived
    Table: 63-240-X
    Description:

    This product provides an overview of trends in the personal services industry. It provides users with information required for making corporate decisions, monitoring programs and reviewing policies. The tables focus on financial and operating data.

    Release date: 2012-02-28
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  • 141. Canada's International Legal Services, 1995 to 1996 Archived
    Articles and reports: 67F0001M1997015
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper examines the significance of Canada's trade in legal services and provides statistics on this aspect of the new global economy.

    Release date: 1997-07-24
  • 142. Canada's International Management Consulting, 1990 to 1996 Archived
    Articles and reports: 67F0001M1997016
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    This paper looks at the imports and exports of Canada's international management consulting services from 1990 to 1996.

    Release date: 1997-07-24
  • 143. Traveller Accommodation Survey - 1995-96 results Archived
    Stats in brief: 87-003-X19980013474
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    The Traveller Accommodation Survey is by far the largest and most comprehensive survey of the traveller accommodation industry service industries. Since the redesign in 1992, the survey has continued to be expanded to include a collection of other business operating characteristics and marketing information to meet the needs of increased interests from outside users.

    Release date: 1997-01-23
  • 144. A sure bet industry Archived
    Articles and reports: 75-001-X19960032898
    Geography: Canada
    Description:

    Gambling is a growth industry that is creating new jobs and generating increasing revenue for government. This article explores the industry's employment growth and the characteristics of its workers and jobs, as well as the revenue generated by lotteries, casinos and video lottery terminals.

    Release date: 1996-09-03
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