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MNI DATA: TEXT: StatsCan Restricted to 'Mission Critical' Data

By Greg Quinn
     OTTAWA (MNI) - Following is a statement from Statistics Canada Wednesday on
a reduced publication schedule amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It was sent to the
Parliamentary Press Gallery in Ottawa:
     Impact of COVID-19 on Statistics Canada publishing activities
     In the context of the rapidly-evolving situation around the novel
coronavirus (also known as COVID-19), Statistics Canada remains committed to
providing Canadians with the information they need. The agency plans to continue
releasing data from programs identified as 'mission-critical' to the proper
functioning of the Government of Canada, and to the Canadian economy and
society. All other data releases will be postponed until further notice.
     The agency will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves, and may
further adapt its publishing activities as needed.
     Statistics from the following programs will continue to be released in The
Daily:
Balance of payments
     Building permits
     Canada's population estimates
     Canadian international merchandise trade
     Canadian international trade in services
     Consumer Price Index
     Government finance statistics
     Gross domestic product (quarterly and monthly)
     Industrial product and raw materials price indexes
     Investment in building construction
     Labour Force Survey
     Monthly Survey of Manufacturing
     National balance sheet and financial flow accounts
     Non-residential capital and repair expenditures
     Payroll employment, earnings and hours
     Quarterly financial statistics for enterprises
     Retail trade
     Wholesale trade.
--MNI Ottawa Bureau; +1 613-314-9647; email: greg.quinn@marketnews.com
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