Canada
Canada: Property Prices Set Records
The Canadian average property price for the month of August set records in every province except Alberta. Demand continued to improve in Canada’s more expensive housing markets, drawing the average price upwards.
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Canadian Employment Edges Upwards
Canadian employment increased in August led by part-time workers and private sector employees. Employment increases were in a number of industries, with the largest in retail & wholesale trade and finance, insurance, real estate & leasing.
ContinuedCanadian Self Employment Increasing
Since October, Canadian self-employment has risen, mostly in finance, insurance, real estate and leasing; professional, scientific and technical services; and “other services.”
ContinuedAverage Canadian Weekly Wage $823
Canadian average weekly earnings, including overtime, of employees was $823 in June 2009, up 1.8% from June 2008.
ContinuedState-of-the-Art Security for Canadian Residency Cards
New Canadian permanent residents will automatically receive the new card as part of the immigration process. Current permanent residents will receive a new card only when their existing card expires. In the meantime, their existing card is still valid.
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