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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