Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please "contact us" to request a format other than those available.
Lower revenues contributed to declines in profits as Canadian corporations
reported operating profits of $55.1 billion in the first quarter
of 2009, down 11.8% from the prior quarter. Declines were prevalent
across the economy as 18 of 22 industries reported lower
profits.