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Table 20
Gross domestic product at basic prices, by industry
Table summary
This table displays the results of Gross domestic product at basic prices 2014, 2016 and 2018, calculated using millions of 2012 chained dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
2014 2016 2018
millions of 2012 chained dollars
All industries 1,804,500 1,839,238 1,937,021
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 36,170 39,371 40,158
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 141,701 133,050 151,595
Utilities 40,343 41,021 42,737
Construction 144,554 134,927 141,557
Manufacturing 187,914 190,340 201,869
Wholesale trade 97,598 95,305 103,606
Retail trade 91,276 93,849 100,047
Transportation and warehousing 77,060 81,356 87,787
Information and cultural industries 56,130 57,797 58,502
Finance and insurance 111,814 122,076 128,226
Real estate and rental and leasing 222,014 235,390 245,187
Professional, scientific and technical services 104,517 104,423 110,662
Management of companies and enterprises 11,360 11,630 10,731
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 50,049 50,790 51,342
Educational services 96,452 99,198 103,293
Health care and social assistance 124,221 128,931 135,065
Arts, entertainment and recreation 13,677 14,409 15,238
Accommodation and food services 38,971 41,213 43,870
Other services 37,097 36,752 37,475
Public administration 121,309 123,635 128,630
Note: North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0434-01.

Chart 13 Real gross domestic product at market prices

Data table for Chart 13 
Data table for Chart 13
Table summary
This table displays the results of Data table for Chart 13. The information is grouped by Year (appearing as row headers), Annual % change (appearing as column headers).
Year Annual % change
1993 2.7
1994 4.5
1995 2.7
1996 1.6
1997 4.3
1998 3.9
1999 5.2
2000 5.2
2001 1.8
2002 3.0
2003 1.8
2004 3.1
2005 3.2
2006 2.6
2007 2.1
2008 1.0
2009 -2.9
2010 3.1
2011 3.1
2012 1.8
2013 2.3
2014 2.9
2015 0.7
2016 1.1
2017 3.0
2018 1.8
Note: 2012 chained dollars.
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01.
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Table 21
Exchange rates in Canadian dollars
Table summary
This table displays the results of Exchange rates in Canadian dollars 1998, 2008 and 2018 (appearing as column headers).
1998 2008 2018
United States dollar 1.385 1.067 1.296
Japanese yen 0.011 0.010 0.012
United Kingdom pound sterling 2.459 1.961 1.730
Mexican peso 0.163 0.096 0.067
European euro Note ..: not available for a specific reference period 1.560 1.531
.. not available for a specific reference period
Note: Annual average.
Sources: Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada, table 33-10-0163-01.

Table 22
Consumer Price Index, selected components
Table summary
This table displays the results of Consumer Price Index 1979 to 1988, 1989 to 1998, 1999 to 2008 and 2009 to 2018, calculated using % change units of measure (appearing as column headers).
1979 to 1988 1989 to 1998 1999 to 2008 2009 to 2018
% change
All-items Consumer Price Index 6.6 2.2 2.3 1.7
Food 5.9 1.9 2.6 2.0
Shelter 6.7 1.7 3.1 1.7
Rented accommodation 5.4 2.1 1.4 1.2
Owned accommodation 6.8 1.1 3.3 1.6
Water, fuel and electricity 8.2 3.5 5.2 2.4
Electricity 6.8 3.7 2.5 2.4
Water 7.1 5.1 5.4 5.2
Natural gas 7.4 2.8 7.4 -0.7
Fuel oil and other fuels 9.0 2.5 12.7 4.8
Household operations 6.1 2.1 1.7 2.2
Household furnishings and equipment 5.2 0.8 -0.2 0.1
Clothing and footwear 5.1 1.9 -0.7 0.1
Transportation 7.4 3.1 2.9 2.3
Gasoline 8.9 0.9 7.6 3.3
Health and personal care 6.6 2.4 1.5 1.3
Recreation, education and reading 6.5 3.2 0.9 1.3
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products 10.6 2.5 5.8 2.8
Note: Compound annual growth rates.
Source: Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0005-01

Table 23
Retail sales, by industry
Table summary
This table displays the results of Retail sales. The information is grouped by (appearing as row headers), 2008, 2013 and 2018, calculated using millions of dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
2008 2013 2018
millions of dollars
Retail trade 427,956 484,474 604,535
Motor vehicle and parts dealers 94,179 113,087 162,345
New car dealers 74,454 91,429 130,371
Used car dealers 5,715 6,490 11,418
Other motor vehicle dealers 7,938 7,653 10,379
Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores 6,071 7,515 10,178
Furniture stores 10,172 9,687 11,528
Home furnishings stores 5,655 5,751 7,055
Electronics and appliance stores 15,532 13,691 16,521
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers 27,526 27,413 37,587
Food and beverage stores 97,933 108,126 124,200
Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores 69,756 76,093 84,100
Beer, wine and liquor stores 17,065 19,631 23,808
Health and personal care stores 29,469 35,328 46,451
Gasoline stations 51,791 61,563 66,785
Clothing and clothing accessories stores 23,967 27,234 34,390
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores 9,910 10,823 12,656
General merchandise stores 50,573 59,823 69,365
Miscellaneous store retailers 11,251 11,948 15,652
Source: Statistics Canada, table 20-10-0008-01.

Chart 14 Current account balances

Data table for Chart 14 
Data table for Chart 14
Table summary
This table displays the results of Data table for Chart 14. The information is grouped by Year (appearing as row headers), Current account, Goods and services and Primary and secondary income, calculated using billions of dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Year Current account Goods and services Primary and secondary income
billions of dollars
2008 1.63 28.47 -26.83
2009 -46.19 -23.15 -23.05
2010 -60.00 -31.86 -28.14
2011 -49.08 -21.23 -27.85
2012 -65.68 -35.91 -29.77
2013 -61.12 -31.25 -29.88
2014 -47.78 -19.58 -28.20
2015 -70.54 -50.09 -20.45
2016 -64.88 -49.56 -15.32
2017 -60.13 -50.42 -9.71
2018 -58.68 -47.14 -11.54
Note: Primary and secondary income includes investment income, compensation of employees and current transfers.

Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0014-01.

Table 24
International transactions in securities
Table summary
This table displays the results of International transactions in securities 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, calculated using millions of dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
2015 2016 2017 2018
millions of dollars
Canadian portfolio investment abroad 60,108 12,885 84,657 58,140
Foreign money market instruments -1,568 -1594 3,765 2,289
Foreign bonds 36,314 -5,528 12,263 48,087
Foreign equity and investment fund shares 25,363 20,006 68,629 7,764
Foreign portfolio investment in Canada 121,659 170,094 189,166 69,570
Canadian money market instruments 6,530 4,180 -12,097 17,755
Canadian bonds 101,520 112,700 144,713 24,268
Canadian equity and investment fund shares 13,609 53,214 56,550 27,546
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0471-01.

Chart 15 Canada's international investment position, market value

Data table for Chart 15 
Data table for Chart 15
Table summary
This table displays the results of Data table for Chart 15. The information is grouped by (appearing as row headers), Assets, Liabilities and Net international investment position, calculated using billions of dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
Assets Liabilities Net international investment position
billions of dollars
1998 1,096.51 1,307.13 -210.63
1999 1,214.22 1,325.16 -110.93
2000 1,336.51 1,399.30 -62.79
2001 1,351.30 1,447.11 -95.81
2002 1,272.08 1,437.40 -165.32
2003 1,339.67 1,540.51 -200.83
2004 1,494.16 1,657.14 -162.98
2005 1,641.06 1,820.87 -179.81
2006 1,984.84 2,047.30 -62.46
2007 2,065.99 2,249.59 -183.59
2008 1,854.49 2,002.23 -147.75
2009 2,067.09 2,288.73 -221.64
2010 2,241.81 2,543.19 -301.38
2011 2,221.66 2,524.39 -302.73
2012 2,447.76 2,774.61 -326.85
2013 2,964.71 2,978.08 -13.37
2014 3,377.72 3,372.54 5.19
2015 4,074.99 3,716.70 358.29
2016 4,370.19 4,120.26 249.93
2017 4,833.64 4,391.83 441.82
2018 4,958.11 4,429.52 528.58
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0485-01.


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