Thursday, March 25, 2004Released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time MAJOR RELEASES National balance sheet accounts, fourth quarter, 2003 National net worth advanced at a faster pace in the fourth quarter, to reach $124,700 per capita. This is attributed to a further decline in net foreign debt combined with a gain in national wealth. Annually, national wealth advanced 4.9% - 7.1% if the increase in the value of natural resources is included. Study: Permanent layoff rates, 1983 to 1999 Contrary to popular perception, most workers were no more likely to lose their job in the 1990s than their counterparts were in the 1980s. However, companies hired far fewer workers in the 1990s. As a result, a worker's chances of finding a new job in the event of a layoff fell markedly. OTHER RELEASES The exchange rate and terms of international trade, 2003 Management, scientific and technical consulting services, 2002 Census topic-based tabulations and user guides, 2001 Stocks of frozen and chilled meats, March 2004 FEATURED PRODUCT Canadian economic observer, March 2004 NEW PRODUCTS
