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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 1,838,742 1,939,593
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 36,170 39,298 40,182
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 141,701 136,007 155,016
Utilities 40,343 41,427 43,285
Construction 144,554 134,398 141,851
Manufacturing 187,914 188,962 200,856
Wholesale trade 97,598 94,253 99,758
Retail trade 91,276 94,633 101,458
Transportation and warehousing 77,060 80,983 87,794
Information and cultural industries 56,130 59,473 62,506
Finance and insurance 111,814 121,385 127,443
Real estate and rental and leasing 222,014 234,251 244,363
Professional, scientific and technical services 104,517 106,553 113,065
Management of companies and enterprises 11,360 10,110 9,451
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services 50,049 50,970 51,429
Educational services 96,452 98,244 102,193
Health care and social assistance 124,221 128,970 135,454
Arts, entertainment and recreation 13,677 14,322 15,046
Accommodation and food services 38,971 41,069 43,534
Other services 37,097 36,672 37,383
Public administration 121,309 124,195 130,310
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 Annual percent change (appearing as column headers).
Annual percent change
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 1.0
2017 3.2
2018 2.0
2019 1.7
Note: 2012 chained dollars.
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0104-01.

Table 21
Exchange rates in Canadian dollars
Table summary
This table displays the results of Exchange rates in Canadian dollars 1999, 2009 and 2019 (appearing as column headers).
1999 2009 2019
United States dollar 1.486 1.142 1.327
Japanese yen 0.013 0.012 0.012
United Kingdom pound sterling 2.404 1.780 1.695
Mexican peso 0.156 0.084 0.069
European euro 1.585 1.585 1.485
Sources: Bank of Canada and Statistics Canada, table 33-10-0163-01 and 10-10-0009-01.

Table 22
Consumer Price Index, selected components
Table summary
This table displays the results of Consumer Price Index 1980 to 1989, 1990 to 1999, 2000 to 2009 and 2010 to 2019, calculated using percent change units of measure (appearing as column headers).
1980 to 1989 1990 to 1999 2000 to 2009 2010 to 2019
percent change
All-items Consumer Price Index 6.1 1.9 2.0 1.7
Food 5.1 1.6 3.0 2.2
Shelter 6.6 1.3 2.7 1.8
Rented accommodation 5.4 1.8 1.4 1.3
Owned accommodation 6.8 0.5 3.1 1.8
Water, fuel and electricity 6.9 3.2 3.3 2.2
Electricity 6.1 3.1 2.6 2.1
Water 7.3 4.3 6.0 4.8
Natural gas 5.6 4.5 2.5 -0.1
Fuel oil and other fuels 6.6 0.6 4.2 2.9
Household operations 5.3 1.8 1.9 1.9
Household furnishings and equipment 4.7 1.0 -0.2 0.2
Clothing and footwear 4.2 1.7 -0.8 0.5
Transportation 6.6 2.9 1.7 2.0
Gasoline 7.6 0.3 3.1 1.6
Health and personal care 6.0 2.1 1.6 1.1
Recreation, education and reading 5.9 2.9 0.7 1.3
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products 10.4 1.8 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), 2009, 2014 and 2019, calculated using millions of dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
2009 2014 2019
millions of dollars
Retail trade 415,716 509,347 615,620
Motor vehicle and parts dealers 88,470 122,726 165,483
New car dealers 69,724 100,028 132,096
Used car dealers 5,826 6,943 12,359
Other motor vehicle dealers 6,860 7,802 10,612
Automotive parts, accessories and tire stores 6,061 7,952 10,416
Furniture stores 14,469 16,105 19,094
Home furnishings stores 4,989 6,070 7,084
Electronics and appliance stores 14,730 13,812 14,050
Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers 27,354 28,231 38,419
Food and beverage stores 101,666 111,709 128,358
Supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores 72,703 78,234 88,075
Beer, wine and liquor stores 17,620 20,331 24,273
Health and personal care stores 30,615 36,968 48,082
Gasoline stations 42,108 64,636 65,285
Clothing and clothing accessories stores 23,200 28,237 35,265
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores 10,219 11,403 12,356
General merchandise stores 51,567 63,247 72,258
Miscellaneous store retailers 11,317 12,273 16,970
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 (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).
Current account Goods and services Primary and secondary income
billions of dollars
2006 21.63 41.20 -19.57
2007 12.99 34.33 -21.34
2008 2.44 29.27 -26.83
2009 -45.71 -22.67 -23.05
2010 -59.35 -31.21 -28.14
2011 -48.11 -20.26 -27.85
2012 -64.58 -34.53 -30.05
2013 -59.76 -29.81 -29.95
2014 -46.28 -18.06 -28.21
2015 -69.57 -49.07 -20.50
2016 -62.55 -47.78 -14.78
2017 -60.19 -47.38 -12.82
2018 -55.50 -43.56 -11.94
2019 -47.01 -38.88 -8.12
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, 2018 and 2019, calculated using millions of dollars units of measure (appearing as column headers).
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
millions of dollars
Canadian portfolio investment abroad 60,108 12,885 84,657 57,532 32,960
Foreign money market instruments -1,568 -1594 3,765 2,290 -1,470
Foreign bonds 36,314 -5,528 12,263 48,087 28,955
Foreign equity and investment fund shares 25,363 20,006 68,629 7,156 5,475
Foreign portfolio investment in Canada 106,351 150,160 183,808 53,497 37,522
Canadian money market instruments 6,549 5,859 -11,399 16,090 4,527
Canadian bonds 88,078 92,908 138,098 11,194 35,214
Canadian equity and investment fund shares 11,724 51,393 57,109 26,213 -2,219
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
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 2,449.42 2,809.47 -360.04
2013 2,982.08 3,009.10 -27.02
2014 3,430.27 3,398.54 31.74
2015 4,136.53 3,689.20 447.33
2016 4,432.45 4,024.20 408.25
2017 4,957.52 4,221.38 736.13
2018 5,073.22 4,303.24 769.98
2019 5,788.95 4,777.44 1,011.51
Source: Statistics Canada, table 36-10-0485-01.


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